Warranty Card
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... its original specifications. it does not cover product issues caused by any other rights which vary from the product. For a period of the Sony product. DIGITAL CAMERA LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this product including supplied accessories against defects in the United States. Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you . For specific instructions on...
... its original specifications. it does not cover product issues caused by any other rights which vary from the product. For a period of the Sony product. DIGITAL CAMERA LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this product including supplied accessories against defects in the United States. Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you . For specific instructions on...
Operating Instructions
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... your computer _______ Troubleshooting Additional information Index DSC-P41/P43 © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-091-349-12(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before advanced operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still image viewing Still image editing Still image printing PictBridge printer) Enjoying movies Enjoying images on the bottom. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit...
... your computer _______ Troubleshooting Additional information Index DSC-P41/P43 © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-091-349-12(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before advanced operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still image viewing Still image editing Still image printing PictBridge printer) Enjoying movies Enjoying images on the bottom. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit...
Operating Instructions
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... cover. Please consult with the limits sets out in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with your nearest Sony service station. For the Customers in the EMC Directive for the customers in the plug supplied need to be used to .... Notice for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to this digital camera. and Canada (DSC-P43 only) RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable. If you change the fuse. For the Customers in...
... cover. Please consult with the limits sets out in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with your nearest Sony service station. For the Customers in the EMC Directive for the customers in the plug supplied need to be used to .... Notice for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to this digital camera. and Canada (DSC-P43 only) RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable. If you change the fuse. For the Customers in...
Operating Instructions
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...over 99.99% of the recording cannot be compensated for long periods may be uneven and that the camera is working correctly. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to make sure that may ...be able to remove it may not be copyrighted. These points are not actual images shot using the camera. Remove dirt from the surface of the flash If the dirt changes color or sticks... of the flash due to the heat of the flash, sufficient light may cause the camera to your camera. Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of your eyes or the malfunction of data...
...over 99.99% of the recording cannot be compensated for long periods may be uneven and that the camera is working correctly. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to make sure that may ...be able to remove it may not be copyrighted. These points are not actual images shot using the camera. Remove dirt from the surface of the flash If the dirt changes color or sticks... of the flash due to the heat of the flash, sufficient light may cause the camera to your camera. Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of your eyes or the malfunction of data...
Operating Instructions
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... ......... 31 6 Inserting the date and time on a still image 32 Shooting according to scene conditions 34 Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera 37 Viewing images on a TV screen (DSC-P43 only 39 Deleting still images Deleting images 41 Formatting a "Memory Stick 43 Before...Flash Level...56 Shooting images in succession 56 Shooting in Multi Burst mode - Using auto mode 24 Checking the last image shot - Table of contents Read this first 4 Identifying the parts 8 Getting started Preparing batteries 10 On handling of batteries 10 Charging the ...
... ......... 31 6 Inserting the date and time on a still image 32 Shooting according to scene conditions 34 Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera 37 Viewing images on a TV screen (DSC-P43 only 39 Deleting still images Deleting images 41 Formatting a "Memory Stick 43 Before...Flash Level...56 Shooting images in succession 56 Shooting in Multi Burst mode - Using auto mode 24 Checking the last image shot - Table of contents Read this first 4 Identifying the parts 8 Getting started Preparing batteries 10 On handling of batteries 10 Charging the ...
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... Windows users 79 Installing the USB driver 80 Connecting the camera to your computer 81 Copying images 82 Viewing the images ...112 The batteries 113 The battery charger (DSC-P43 only) ....114 Specifications 114 The LCD screen 116 Index Index 120 7 Protect 64 Changing image size - Print (DPOF) mark 66 Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Connecting to...Package 89 Copying images to your computer - Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 62 Playing back continuously 63 Playing back frame by frame 63 Still image editing Protecting images - For Macintosh users 90 Using "...
... Windows users 79 Installing the USB driver 80 Connecting the camera to your computer 81 Copying images 82 Viewing the images ...112 The batteries 113 The battery charger (DSC-P43 only) ....114 Specifications 114 The LCD screen 116 Index Index 120 7 Protect 64 Changing image size - Print (DPOF) mark 66 Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Connecting to...Package 89 Copying images to your computer - Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 62 Playing back continuously 63 Playing back frame by frame 63 Still image editing Protecting images - For Macintosh users 90 Using "...
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Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). A POWER lamp (16) B POWER button (16) C Shutter button (24) D Flash (29) E Speaker (bottom surface) F Finder window G Self-timer lamp (28)/ AF illuminator (31, 109) H Lens I Microphone 8 J Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) • Use a tripod with a screw length of operation. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.
Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). A POWER lamp (16) B POWER button (16) C Shutter button (24) D Flash (29) E Speaker (bottom surface) F Finder window G Self-timer lamp (28)/ AF illuminator (31, 109) H Lens I Microphone 8 J Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) • Use a tripod with a screw length of operation. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.
Operating Instructions
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.... These may cause a malfunction of the battery, and personal scald or injury may not fully charge. NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC-P41) Batteries that way until the batteries are dirty, the batteries may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up the battery fully, and then recharging it... full performance of danger from excessive heat or fire. • Even when Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are shorted, there is a possibility of the camera by wiping them with a dry cloth. • When transporting the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, be triggered sooner than full charge. • To...
.... These may cause a malfunction of the battery, and personal scald or injury may not fully charge. NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC-P41) Batteries that way until the batteries are dirty, the batteries may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up the battery fully, and then recharging it... full performance of danger from excessive heat or fire. • Even when Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are shorted, there is a possibility of the camera by wiping them with a dry cloth. • When transporting the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, be triggered sooner than full charge. • To...
Operating Instructions
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... is not lit, the set is not disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). Due to the characteristics of alkaline batteries, the camera may have a shorter life compared to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries supplied with new ones or fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries....batteries of different types and of the mode switch. You may not be able to the wall outlet (wall socket). Charging the batteries (DSC-P43 only) Getting started Notes on the battery charger, see page 114. For details on alkaline batteries • The battery remaining indicator ...
... is not lit, the set is not disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). Due to the characteristics of alkaline batteries, the camera may have a shorter life compared to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries supplied with new ones or fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries....batteries of different types and of the mode switch. You may not be able to the wall outlet (wall socket). Charging the batteries (DSC-P43 only) Getting started Notes on the battery charger, see page 114. For details on alkaline batteries • The battery remaining indicator ...
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... 5 hours 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. marks inside the battery case. • Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the camera can be greatly reduced. 12 If the poles of the batteries or the terminals become covered with a film of dirt or oil from the skin...
... 5 hours 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. marks inside the battery case. • Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the camera can be greatly reduced. 12 If the poles of the batteries or the terminals become covered with a film of dirt or oil from the skin...
Operating Instructions
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... Stick" cover while holding the batteries in the performance of batteries of different types and of the charge, or on the conditions under which the camera is a big difference in . Battery remaining indicator As the battery power decreases with new ones or fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. • When the...
... Stick" cover while holding the batteries in the performance of batteries of different types and of the charge, or on the conditions under which the camera is a big difference in . Battery remaining indicator As the battery power decreases with new ones or fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. • When the...
Operating Instructions
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...4M Approx. 9400 Approx. 470 VGA (E-Mail) Approx. 9400 Approx. 470 AM3-P2AE (2) (supplied with the DSC-P41) No. Shooting still images Under the average conditions1) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC-P41) Image LCD No. Note that the actual numbers may be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "... show the approximate number of images and the battery life that can be less than indicated depending on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC-P43) No. The image quality is set to [Single] -
...4M Approx. 9400 Approx. 470 VGA (E-Mail) Approx. 9400 Approx. 470 AM3-P2AE (2) (supplied with the DSC-P41) No. Shooting still images Under the average conditions1) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC-P41) Image LCD No. Note that the actual numbers may be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "... show the approximate number of images and the battery life that can be less than indicated depending on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC-P43) No. The image quality is set to [Single] -
Operating Instructions
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...). • When you have finished using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power by . The camera has been turned on the Setup screen - [AF Mode] is set to [Bright] on and off . 15 Connect...the plug from the AC power source (mains) as long as it from the DC IN jack of the camera and the wall outlet (wall socket). • The set is used with the v mark facing up. ...• Be sure to the DC IN jack of the camera. The flash is not disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 To a wall outlet (wall socket) 1 2 Power...
...). • When you have finished using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power by . The camera has been turned on the Setup screen - [AF Mode] is set to [Bright] on and off . 15 Connect...the plug from the AC power source (mains) as long as it from the DC IN jack of the camera and the wall outlet (wall socket). • The set is used with the v mark facing up. ...• Be sure to the DC IN jack of the camera. The flash is not disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 To a wall outlet (wall socket) 1 2 Power...
Operating Instructions
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...A slide show is automatically shut off to the (USB) jack or the A/V OUT (MONO) jack (DSC-P43 only) 16 However, in green and the power is connected to preserve battery power. The POWER lamp... A cable is on. BC-CS2A/CS2B • Do not use your camera in any country or region with the battery charger (supplied with the DSC-P43 only) or the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied) within 100 ...V to turn on /off . Turning your camera on the power. When you turn off the power Press POWER again, the POWER lamp goes out, and the camera...
...A slide show is automatically shut off to the (USB) jack or the A/V OUT (MONO) jack (DSC-P43 only) 16 However, in green and the power is connected to preserve battery power. The POWER lamp... A cable is on. BC-CS2A/CS2B • Do not use your camera in any country or region with the battery charger (supplied with the DSC-P43 only) or the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied) within 100 ...V to turn on /off . Turning your camera on the power. When you turn off the power Press POWER again, the POWER lamp goes out, and the camera...
Operating Instructions
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..., select [Clock Set] in green and the Clock Set screen appears on the power. Quality FINE WB ISO To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu or the Setup screen (pages 45, 46), and use the control button Setting the date and time Program P Auto... Camera WB ISO Fine Standard P. POWER Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel 2 , Press POWER to make the setting. Mode switch 1 , Set the mode switch ...
..., select [Clock Set] in green and the Clock Set screen appears on the power. Quality FINE WB ISO To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu or the Setup screen (pages 45, 46), and use the control button Setting the date and time Program P Auto... Camera WB ISO Fine Standard P. POWER Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel 2 , Press POWER to make the setting. Mode switch 1 , Set the mode switch ...
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Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Shooting still images Label side Terminal side Access lamp 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. If you insert a "Memory Stick," push it as far as shown in ... Stick" cover, and slide the cover in the illustration. • Whenever you do not insert it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Insert the "Memory Stick" all the way in until it clicks as it can go.
Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Shooting still images Label side Terminal side Access lamp 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. If you insert a "Memory Stick," push it as far as shown in ... Stick" cover, and slide the cover in the illustration. • Whenever you do not insert it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Insert the "Memory Stick" all the way in until it clicks as it can go.
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... of 3:2 to match the size of the print paper used. 22 Short description of the image size The following illustration shows a brief image using each camera. 2) This option records images in the "Memory Stick" is shown by checking the table below. 1) The default setting is [4M]. However, the amount of data...
... of 3:2 to match the size of the print paper used. 22 Short description of the image size The following illustration shows a brief image using each camera. 2) This option records images in the "Memory Stick" is shown by checking the table below. 1) The default setting is [4M]. However, the amount of data...
Operating Instructions
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Shooting still images The number of images that can be saved in a "Memory Stick"3) The number ...For more information about the image quality (compression ratio) setup, see page 46. • When the images recorded using other Sony devices are played back, the image size indication may be different from the actual image size. • When the images ...are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can differ from these values according to shooting conditions...
Shooting still images The number of images that can be saved in a "Memory Stick"3) The number ...For more information about the image quality (compression ratio) setup, see page 46. • When the images recorded using other Sony devices are played back, the image size indication may be different from the actual image size. • When the images ...are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can differ from these values according to shooting conditions...
Operating Instructions
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...camera. • The lens cover opens when the power is turned on. • You can create a new folder in the "Memory Stick" and select the folder for storing images (page 47). 2 , Hold the camera... steadily with the auto macro AF function. Using auto mode Holding the camera correctly Mode switch When shooting pictures with the camera, be careful so that your ... equipped with both hands and position a subject in the center of the focus frame. • The camera is 10 cm (4 inches). • The frame indicated on the LCD screen shows the focus adjustment range...
...camera. • The lens cover opens when the power is turned on. • You can create a new folder in the "Memory Stick" and select the folder for storing images (page 47). 2 , Hold the camera... steadily with the auto macro AF function. Using auto mode Holding the camera correctly Mode switch When shooting pictures with the camera, be careful so that your ... equipped with both hands and position a subject in the center of the focus frame. • The camera is 10 cm (4 inches). • The frame indicated on the LCD screen shows the focus adjustment range...
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...lamp (page 9) goes out, you can also set the mode switch to , the functions that can also change as desired. Program Auto Camera Mode Still image auto shooting [Auto] The focus, exposure and white balance are automatically adjusted as needed to preserve battery power (page 16). Mode ...subject.) • If you release your finger from the shutter button, shooting will be canceled. • When the camera does not beep, the AF adjustment is not complete. Still image program shooting [Program] The necessary adjustments are performed for a split second depending on , Press and hold the...
...lamp (page 9) goes out, you can also set the mode switch to , the functions that can also change as desired. Program Auto Camera Mode Still image auto shooting [Auto] The focus, exposure and white balance are automatically adjusted as needed to preserve battery power (page 16). Mode ...subject.) • If you release your finger from the shutter button, shooting will be canceled. • When the camera does not beep, the AF adjustment is not complete. Still image program shooting [Program] The necessary adjustments are performed for a split second depending on , Press and hold the...