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... Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. 3 You can help preserve our environment...Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to this camera. and Canada THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC...after you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. For the Customers in the EMC Directive for using...limits sets out in the U.S.A. Attention for your local authority. "Memory Stick" and battery pack For the Customers in the plug supplied need...
... Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. 3 You can help preserve our environment...Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to this camera. and Canada THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC...after you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. For the Customers in the EMC Directive for using...limits sets out in the U.S.A. Attention for your local authority. "Memory Stick" and battery pack For the Customers in the plug supplied need...
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.... Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of the copyright laws. 4 Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may be careful not to apply force to a disk.... However, there may not be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a TV...
.... Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of the copyright laws. 4 Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may be careful not to apply force to a disk.... However, there may not be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a TV...
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... are , in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of DSC-P8 unless noted otherwise. On illustration Illustrations used in this manual. 5 Trademarks • "Memory Stick," and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick PRO" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate" and are trademarks of...
... are , in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of DSC-P8 unless noted otherwise. On illustration Illustrations used in this manual. 5 Trademarks • "Memory Stick," and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick PRO" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate" and are trademarks of...
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... Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of contents Before using auto adjustment mode 21 Checking the last image you shot - EV adjustment 45 Displaying a histogram 46 Selecting the metering mode 47 Shooting three images with audio files - Exposure Bracket (DSC-P10/... an external power source 13 Using your camera abroad 13 Turning on a TV screen 32 Deleting still images Deleting images 34 Formatting a "Memory Stick 37 Before advanced operations How to the subject - Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12)/ Burst 2 (DSC-P8 53 Shooting still images for e-mail - Scene Selection 55...
... Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of contents Before using auto adjustment mode 21 Checking the last image you shot - EV adjustment 45 Displaying a histogram 46 Selecting the metering mode 47 Shooting three images with audio files - Exposure Bracket (DSC-P10/... an external power source 13 Using your camera abroad 13 Turning on a TV screen 32 Deleting still images Deleting images 34 Formatting a "Memory Stick 37 Before advanced operations How to the subject - Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12)/ Burst 2 (DSC-P8 53 Shooting still images for e-mail - Scene Selection 55...
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...shot in Multi Burst mode 61 Playing back continuously 62 Playing back frame by frame - Protect 63 Changing image size - Resize 65 Choosing images to your computer - Slide Show 60 Rotating still... Troubleshooting 87 Warnings and messages 95 Self-diagnosis display 97 Additional information Number of a still image.........59 Enlarging an image - Trimming 60 Playing back successive images - Playback zoom ... movies 73 Enjoying images on your computer Copying images to your computer - Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images - Folder 58 Enlarging a...
...shot in Multi Burst mode 61 Playing back continuously 62 Playing back frame by frame - Protect 63 Changing image size - Resize 65 Choosing images to your computer - Slide Show 60 Rotating still... Troubleshooting 87 Warnings and messages 95 Self-diagnosis display 97 Additional information Number of a still image.........59 Enlarging an image - Trimming 60 Playing back successive images - Playback zoom ... movies 73 Enjoying images on your computer Copying images to your computer - Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images - Folder 58 Enlarging a...
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... F DC IN jack (10, 13) G A/V OUT (MONO) jack (32) H (Image Size/Delete) button (18, 34) I Mode dial (15, 22) : To shoot still images in auto adjustment mode : To shoot still images in programmed mode SCN: To shoot in the Scene Selection mode SET UP: To set the SET UP items : To shoot... movies, Clip Motion images or Multi Burst mode images : To view or edit images J Zoom button (for shooting) (23)/ Index button (for viewing) (31) K Battery/"Memory Stick" cover...
... F DC IN jack (10, 13) G A/V OUT (MONO) jack (32) H (Image Size/Delete) button (18, 34) I Mode dial (15, 22) : To shoot still images in auto adjustment mode : To shoot still images in programmed mode SCN: To shoot in the Scene Selection mode SET UP: To set the SET UP items : To shoot... movies, Clip Motion images or Multi Burst mode images : To view or edit images J Zoom button (for shooting) (23)/ Index button (for viewing) (31) K Battery/"Memory Stick" cover...
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Getting started Charging the battery pack Jack cover 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. DC plug 3 AC Adaptor , Open the jack cover and connect the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (supplied) to turn off your camera. Do not use only C type battery pack (page 109). 2 Battery eject lever , Install ...the battery pack, then close the cover. • The battery pack is firmly inserted all the way, then close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Slide the cover ...
Getting started Charging the battery pack Jack cover 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. DC plug 3 AC Adaptor , Open the jack cover and connect the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (supplied) to turn off your camera. Do not use only C type battery pack (page 109). 2 Battery eject lever , Install ...the battery pack, then close the cover. • The battery pack is firmly inserted all the way, then close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Slide the cover ...
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... the battery pack Battery eject lever Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Battery pack Charging time (min.) NP-FC11 (supplied) Approx. 150 11 Charging time Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor at a temperature of your camera. Slide the battery eject lever in the illustration...
... the battery pack Battery eject lever Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Battery pack Charging time (min.) NP-FC11 (supplied) Approx. 150 11 Charging time Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor at a temperature of your camera. Slide the battery eject lever in the illustration...
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... - The zoom is [Off] (page 105). • [Power Save] appears only when you use the camera with a fully charged battery pack at 160 (Mail) image size • The number of images and the battery...depending on and off once every ten times. Shooting one time every 30 seconds 12 - Viewing still images2) NP-FC11 (supplied) Image size No. After the charging is low The battery capacity ...Memory Stick" as you use . The power turns on . Quality] is set to [On] While charging the flash, the /CHG lamp flashes and the LCD screen turns off DSC-P10/P12 Approx. 90 Approx. 135 DSC-P8 ...
... - The zoom is [Off] (page 105). • [Power Save] appears only when you use the camera with a fully charged battery pack at 160 (Mail) image size • The number of images and the battery...depending on and off once every ten times. Shooting one time every 30 seconds 12 - Viewing still images2) NP-FC11 (supplied) Image size No. After the charging is low The battery capacity ...Memory Stick" as you use . The power turns on . Quality] is set to [On] While charging the flash, the /CHG lamp flashes and the LCD screen turns off DSC-P10/P12 Approx. 90 Approx. 135 DSC-P8 ...
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... seated in so that it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is not inserted correctly, you may be corrupted. 17 Shooting still images Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Terminal Side 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the way in the connector.
... seated in so that it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is not inserted correctly, you may be corrupted. 17 Shooting still images Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Terminal Side 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the way in the connector.
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...your image, but also the larger the amount of data needed to preserve your "Memory Stick." You can choose image size from among the five options in your image. ... for examples. You can resize the images later (Resize function, see page 65). Shooting still images Image size and quality You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality... Examples 5.0M (DSC-P10/P12) 2592×1944 Very fine print 4.5M(3:2)1) 2592 (3:2) 3:2 prints1) (DSC-P10/P12) 3.1M 2048×1536 Printing A4 size images 2.8M(3:2)1) (DSC-P8) 2048 (3:2) 3:2 prints1) 2.0M (DSC-P8) 1632×1224...
...your image, but also the larger the amount of data needed to preserve your "Memory Stick." You can choose image size from among the five options in your image. ... for examples. You can resize the images later (Resize function, see page 65). Shooting still images Image size and quality You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality... Examples 5.0M (DSC-P10/P12) 2592×1944 Very fine print 4.5M(3:2)1) 2592 (3:2) 3:2 prints1) (DSC-P10/P12) 3.1M 2048×1536 Printing A4 size images 2.8M(3:2)1) (DSC-P8) 2048 (3:2) 3:2 prints1) 2.0M (DSC-P8) 1632×1224...
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...camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can be saved in Fine (Standard)3) mode are shown below. (Units: number of images) Capacity 16MB Image size 5.0M 6 (DSC-P10/P12) (11) 4.5M(3:2) 6 (DSC-P10/P12) (11) 3.1M 10 (18) 2.8M(3:2) 10 (DSC-P8) (18) 2.0M 16 (DSC-P8... [Normal] For the number of images that can be saved in a "Memory Stick"2) The number of images that can differ from these values according to... When 1600×1200 size images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, "2.0M" indicator appears on the LCD screen....
...camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can be saved in Fine (Standard)3) mode are shown below. (Units: number of images) Capacity 16MB Image size 5.0M 6 (DSC-P10/P12) (11) 4.5M(3:2) 6 (DSC-P10/P12) (11) 3.1M 10 (18) 2.8M(3:2) 10 (DSC-P8) (18) 2.0M 16 (DSC-P8... [Normal] For the number of images that can be saved in a "Memory Stick"2) The number of images that can differ from these values according to... When 1600×1200 size images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, "2.0M" indicator appears on the LCD screen....
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...Shooting still images 1 , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the power or when the zoom function is working (page 23). • This camera can continue to shoot, but the image is operating, such as follows: DSC-P10/P12: Approx.50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/ 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T) or more DSC-P8: ...focus adjustment range (AF range finder, page 42). 21 The beep sounds but the AF is not set properly (except in the "Memory Stick" (page 40). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with your fingers. • The minimum focal distance to a subject is ready for shooting. (The LCD screen may be frozen...
...Shooting still images 1 , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the power or when the zoom function is working (page 23). • This camera can continue to shoot, but the image is operating, such as follows: DSC-P10/P12: Approx.50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/ 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T) or more DSC-P8: ...focus adjustment range (AF range finder, page 42). 21 The beep sounds but the AF is not set properly (except in the "Memory Stick" (page 40). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with your fingers. • The minimum focal distance to a subject is ready for shooting. (The LCD screen may be frozen...
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... the next image. • When operating the camera using menus (pages 42 and 100). In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is ..., if you try to allow easy shooting. The image will be recorded in the "Memory Stick." The Auto Focus function may have difficulty working under the following conditions. The image...AE/AF lock indicator changes to prevent wearing down . See page 42 for still image shooting When shooting still images with your camera, you can choose from the following modes to shoot according to the scene ...
... the next image. • When operating the camera using menus (pages 42 and 100). In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is ..., if you try to allow easy shooting. The image will be recorded in the "Memory Stick." The Auto Focus function may have difficulty working under the following conditions. The image...AE/AF lock indicator changes to prevent wearing down . See page 42 for still image shooting When shooting still images with your camera, you can choose from the following modes to shoot according to the scene ...
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When the message "Memory Stick access" disappears, the image has been deleted. Then, select [Delete] with v on the control button. Delete Exit OK BACK/NEXT 3 , Select [Delete] with v and ... to , and turn on the control button, then press z. 34 To continue and delete other images Display the image to be deleted with V on the camera.
When the message "Memory Stick access" disappears, the image has been deleted. Then, select [Delete] with v on the control button. Delete Exit OK BACK/NEXT 3 , Select [Delete] with v and ... to , and turn on the control button, then press z. 34 To continue and delete other images Display the image to be deleted with V on the camera.
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When the message "Memory Stick access" disappears, the images have been deleted. The image has not yet been deleted at this point. 36 To cancel deleting Select [Exit] with b ...
When the message "Memory Stick access" disappears, the images have been deleted. The image has not yet been deleted at this point. 36 To cancel deleting Select [Exit] with b ...
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...recommended to format into the camera. Select [Format] with v/V on the control button, then press z. The "Memory Stick" provided with this ...Memory Stick" to record images; When the message "Memory Stick access" disappears, the image has been deleted. Formatting a "Memory Stick" Deleting still images Delete Exit 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM OK BACK/NEXT Memory...Memory Stick" you format a "Memory Stick," be aware that all data in the "Memory Stick" will be used immediately. • When you want to prevent the power from turning off partway through formatting. • On DSC...
...recommended to format into the camera. Select [Format] with v/V on the control button, then press z. The "Memory Stick" provided with this ...Memory Stick" to record images; When the message "Memory Stick access" disappears, the image has been deleted. Formatting a "Memory Stick" Deleting still images Delete Exit 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM OK BACK/NEXT Memory...Memory Stick" you format a "Memory Stick," be aware that all data in the "Memory Stick" will be used immediately. • When you want to prevent the power from turning off partway through formatting. • On DSC...
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Deciding the still image quality Mode dial: /SCN You can create multiple folders within a "Memory Stick." FINE Fine Standard P.Quality Mode PFX • The image quality value selected here is preserved even when the camera is turned off. • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set... to 4000 images can be stored in one folder. Creating or selecting a folder Mode dial: SET UP Your camera can select the still image quality from [Fine] or [Standard]. The menu appears. • Up to (Multi Burst) (page 52). MENU Control button Mode dial a...
Deciding the still image quality Mode dial: /SCN You can create multiple folders within a "Memory Stick." FINE Fine Standard P.Quality Mode PFX • The image quality value selected here is preserved even when the camera is turned off. • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set... to 4000 images can be stored in one folder. Creating or selecting a folder Mode dial: SET UP Your camera can select the still image quality from [Fine] or [Standard]. The menu appears. • Up to (Multi Burst) (page 52). MENU Control button Mode dial a...
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...z. folder 102MSDCF Ready? O K Cancel OK c Select [OK] with B/v, then press z. Select REC. You cannot move images recorded with this camera to SET UP. Folder Creating REC. Changing the recording folder a Set the mode dial to a different folder. 41 To cancel changing the recording folder ...; Once you create a new folder, you cannot delete the new folder with a number one higher than the largest number in the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. The recording folder selection screen appears. A new folder is created or selected. The following...
...z. folder 102MSDCF Ready? O K Cancel OK c Select [OK] with B/v, then press z. Select REC. You cannot move images recorded with this camera to SET UP. Folder Creating REC. Changing the recording folder a Set the mode dial to a different folder. 41 To cancel changing the recording folder ...; Once you create a new folder, you cannot delete the new folder with a number one higher than the largest number in the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. The recording folder selection screen appears. A new folder is created or selected. The following...
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...menu appears. f Press z. When [Delete Last] is suitable for use with v/V. Advanced still image shooting 51 You can shoot a number of consecutive still images (GIF animation). The frame images you shot are recorded on home pages, etc. To delete images before finishing the Clip Motion recording 1...step 2, each time you repeat steps 1 through 3, the last frame you have shot the desired number of up to . Normal (160×120) Clip Motion of colors for use on the "Memory Stick." This is deleted. d Shoot the image for some images. Shooting multiple ...
...menu appears. f Press z. When [Delete Last] is suitable for use with v/V. Advanced still image shooting 51 You can shoot a number of consecutive still images (GIF animation). The frame images you shot are recorded on home pages, etc. To delete images before finishing the Clip Motion recording 1...step 2, each time you repeat steps 1 through 3, the last frame you have shot the desired number of up to . Normal (160×120) Clip Motion of colors for use on the "Memory Stick." This is deleted. d Shoot the image for some images. Shooting multiple ...