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Sony DSC-P20 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

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Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DSC-P20
Serial No. ________________________
DSC-P20
©2001 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-P20 Serial No. ________________________ DSC-P20 ©2001 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.:...
  • Page 3 Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery.
  • Page 4 Attention for the Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out on the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera.
  • Page 5 Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes. LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with a finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high- precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Checks the image after recording images Recording still images: page 19 Playing back still images: page 27 Deleting images (DELETE): page 58 Captures images with your computer You can copy images onto your computer and view and modify images or attach images to e-mail on your computer using the supplied USB cable and application software.
  • Page 7 Table of contents Getting started Identifying the parts ... 8 Preparing the power supply ... 10 Setting the date and time ... 15 Inserting the “Memory Stick” ... 17 Basic operations B Recording Recording still images ... 19 Recording moving images ... 25 B Playback Playing back still images ...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting started Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A POWER button/lamp (15) Press and hold down this button for approximately one second to turn on the camera. B Mode dial (18, 38) To record in TWILIGHT mode To record still images To playback or edit...
  • Page 9 A MACRO switch (24) B Finder Self-timer/recording lamp (red) AE lock lamp (green) /CHG (flash charge/battery charge) lamp (orange) (21) C MENU button (39) D Jack cover (12, 14) E DC IN jack (12, 14) F USB jack (31, 33) G Control button (18, 38) Attaching the strap H LCD screen...

  • Page 10: Preparing The Power Supply

    The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is recommended for long operating times. Note that in this Operating Instructions, “batteries” refers to size AA alkaline batteries. Sony stamina alkaline batteries are recommended. When you use your camera with alkaline batteries, refer to “Notes on Using Batteries” on page 85.
  • Page 11 This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (S series). “InfoLITHIUM” S series battery packs have the mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. NP-FS11 battery pack (not supplied) When you record images in an extremely cold location or using the LCD screen, the operating time becomes short.
  • Page 12 Charging the battery pack (not supplied) You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on. Be sure to turn off your camera. Jack cover AC-LS1 AC power adaptor (not supplied) Insert the battery pack into your camera. Open the jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.
  • Page 13 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back Still image recording* SONY alkaline batteries Battery life (min.) LCD screen ON Approx. 30 LCD screen OFF Approx. 60 Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back 640×480 image size, standard picture quality, no flash...
  • Page 14 (mains). Using a car battery Use Sony DC adaptor/charger (not supplied). When using the AC power adaptor Be sure to use it near the wall outlet. If a malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.

  • Page 15: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera. Control button Select the item with vVbB, then set with the center z.
  • Page 16 Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press the center z to enter it. After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item. If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 3, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.

  • Page 17: Inserting The "Memory Stick

    Inserting the “Memory Stick” Open the “Memory Stick” cover. Insert the “Memory Stick.” Insert the “Memory Stick” with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated until it clicks. Close the “Memory Stick” cover. Removing the “Memory Stick” Open the “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 18: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Basic operations How to use the mode dial The mode dial switches the function which is used for recording, playback, or editing. Set the dial as follows before starting to operate your camera. How to use the control button When the menu is not displayed, the control button is used to perform the following operations.

  • Page 19: Recording Still Images

    Recording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG format. Before recording still images, press the POWER button to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.” Open the lens cover. Set the mode dial to Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The image freezes momentarily, but is not yet recorded.

  • Page 20: Holding The Camera Correctly

    Press the shutter button fully down. The shutter sounds. “RECORDING” appears on the LCD screen, and the image will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.” When “RECORDING” disappears, you can record the next image. The number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick” See pages 44 and 46 to 49.
  • Page 21 Recording images with the finder or the LCD screen You can extend the battery time by turning off the LCD screen and recording using the finder. Each time you press DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF, the status of the LCD screen changes as follows: See page 82 for a detailed description of the indicated items.
  • Page 22 Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review) You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu from the screen (page 39) and pressing b (7) on the control button. (You can perform this operation even when the LCD screen is off.) To return to the normal recording mode: press lightly on the shutter button or press b (7) again.

  • Page 23: Recording Images With The Flash

    Clear the menu (page 39), then press the control button V ( indicator appears on the LCD screen, and about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button, the subject is recorded. The self-timer lamp flashes and the beep sounds after you press the shutter button until the shutter is released.
  • Page 24 Adjusting the exposure for the subject Clear the menu, then press the control button B ( hair appears on the LCD screen. You can adjust the exposure (spot light-metering) for the point that you want to record, when there is a backlight or when there is a strong contrast between the subject and the background.

  • Page 25: Recording Moving Images

    Recording moving images Moving images are recorded in MPEG format (page 37). To record moving images, press the POWER button to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.” Open the lens cover beforehand. POWER DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF Set the mode dial to SET UP. ] (CAMERA) with v/V on the Select [ control button, then press B.
  • Page 26 Press the shutter button fully down. “REC” appears on the LCD screen, and recording of the image on the “Memory Stick” begins. Sound cannot be recorded with moving images. Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording. The recording stops. Or, the recording stops when the “Memory Stick” is full. For details on the image size, see “Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)”...

  • Page 27: Playing Back Still Images

    Playing back still images POWER DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF Set the mode dial to The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen. Select the desired still image with the control button b/B. b: To display the preceding image. B: To display the next image.

  • Page 28: Playing Back Moving Images

    Playing back moving images POWER DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF Set the mode dial to The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen. Select the desired moving image with the control button b/B. Moving images are displayed one-size smaller than still images.

  • Page 29: Viewing Images Using A Personal Computer

    PTP connection (page 66). This is set using [USB CONNECT] in the setup settings. Here describes the way using the [NORMAL] setting. Users will be informed at the Sony website when PTP connection is supported. The factory setting of USB mode is [NORMAL].

  • Page 30: Recommended Computer Environment

    Recommended computer environment Recommended Windows environment Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition The above OS is required to be installed at the factory. Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded to the operating systems described above.
  • Page 31 Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camera to your personal computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is included with the application software in the CD- ROM which is supplied with your camera. Be sure to complete installation of the USB driver before connecting the USB cable.
  • Page 32 Move the following two files from the window opened in step 3 to the “System Folder” icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop). • Sony USB Driver • Sony USB Shim When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click “OK.”...
  • Page 33 Viewing images When viewing moving images on a Windows system, RealPlayer, Windows Media Player or other moving image playback applications must be installed. When viewing moving images on a Macintosh system, QuickTime 3.0 or later must be installed. Turn on the power of your personal computer and allow Windows or Mac OS to load.

  • Page 34: For Macintosh Users

    Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder. For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations and image files” on page 36. Desired file type Still image “Dcim” folder Moving image* “Mssony” folder t “Moml0001” folder t Image file* Clip Motion “Dcim”...
  • Page 35 For Windows Me and Windows 2000 users The following procedures are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from your personal computer or ejecting the “Memory Stick” from the camera while it is connected to your personal computer. Stop the drive by clicking on the “Unplug/Eject” icon in the task tray. When the message appears confirming the safe removal of the hardware, disconnect the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”.

  • Page 36: Image File Storage Destinations And Image Files

    Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode. The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. For Windows Me users (The drive recognizing the camera is “E.”) Folder...
  • Page 37 Folder File IMCIF100 DSC0ssss.JPG DSC0ssss.TIF MOML0001 MOV0ssss.MPG The numerical portions of the following files are the same. – A small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file – An uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode and its corresponding image file –...

  • Page 38: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations Before performing advanced operations This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for “Advanced operations.” How to use the mode dial The mode dial switches the function which is used for recording, playback, or editing. Set the dial as follows before starting to operate your camera. How to use the control button When the menu or setup screen is displayed, the control button is used to select the buttons, images and menu items displayed on the LCD screen of your camera and...
  • Page 39 Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu) on the LCD screen Press MENU to display/ clear the menu on the LCD screen. You can perform this operation even when the LCD screen is off. Setting up the items in the setup or menu Set the mode dial to SET UP so that the setup screen appears, or press MENU so that the menu appears.
  • Page 40 Menu settings Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the positions of the mode dial. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Factory settings are indicated with x. When the mode dial is set to Item Setting +2.0EV to...
  • Page 41 Item Setting (SHARPNESS) –1 –2 When the mode dial is set to MPEG MOVIE in the setup settings.) Item Setting +2.0EV to (EV) –2.0EV HOLD x AUTO (WHITE BAL) IN DOOR OUT DOOR 320×240 x 160×112 (IMAGE SIZE) SOLARIZE (P. EFFECT) B&W SEPIA NEG.ART...
  • Page 42 Item Setting SOLARIZE (P. EFFECT) B&W SEPIA NEG.ART x OFF (SHARPNESS) –1 –2 When the mode dial is set to Item Setting DELETE CANCEL PROTECT – PRINT – SLIDE* INTERVAL REPEAT START CANCEL RESIZE* 1216×912 1024×768 640×480 CANCEL ROTATE* CANCEL DIVIDE* CANCEL Only in single-image mode.

  • Page 43: Setting The Image Size (Image Size)

    Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE) Set the mode dial to Press MENU. The menu appears. Select the desired image size from [ v/V. Still image sizes: 1216×912, 1216 (3:2)*, 1024×768, 640×480 The image is recorded in the ratio of three to two to fit the printing paper size. Using this image size, the margin of an image is not printed out.
  • Page 44 The number of images* or the time** that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (4 MB) Still images: Image size 1216×912 Printing in post card size 1216 (3:2) Printing in 3:2 ratio 1024×768 Viewing on PC 640×480 Attaching to e-mail Moving images: Image size 320×240...

  • Page 45: B Various Recording

    B Various recording Records images according to shooting conditions (TWILIGHT mode) Mode dial: This camera has a preset TWILIGHT mode. This mode is suitable for the night scene. Set the mode dial to Allows you to record bright subjects in dark places without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.

  • Page 46: Recording Still Images For E-Mail (E-Mail)

    Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL) Mode dial: In the E-MAIL mode, a small-size image which is suitable for e-mail transmission is also recorded at the same time as recording a normal still image. (The size of the normal still image is set using [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) in the menu settings (page 43).)

  • Page 47: Recording Text Documents (Text)

    Recording text documents (TEXT) Mode dial: The TEXT mode is suitable for recording a document to emphasize its character by the black and white colors. The LCD screen also turns to black and white, and the image is recorded in the GIF format. Set the mode dial to Press MENU.

  • Page 48: Creating Clip Motion Files

    Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF) Mode dial: Records the images without compression, so the image does not deteriorate. Images recorded in this mode are suitable for printing with a high-quality image. The JPEG (compressed) format image is also recorded with the TIFF format image.
  • Page 49 Record the image for the first frame. MAKING "CLIP MOTION" Before carrying out step 8, the images are temporarily stored in memory. These images are not recorded on the “Memory Stick”, yet. Record the image for the next frame. Image recording can be repeated up to the maximum number of recordable frames.

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Exposure (Exposure)

    Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE) Mode dial: Adjusts the exposure value which is set in the automatic adjustment. Set the mode dial to Press MENU. The menu appears. ] (EV) with b/B, the Select [ desired exposure value with v/V. Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background.

  • Page 51: Adjusting The White Balance (White Balance)

    Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE) Mode dial: Normally, the white balance is automatically adjusted (AUTO). When you record with the shooting condition fixed or under the specific lighting condition, you can manually adjust the white balance. Set the mode dial to Press MENU.

  • Page 52: Enjoying Picture Effects

    Enjoying picture effects (P. EFFECT) Mode dial: You can digitally process images to obtain special effect. Set the mode dial to Press MENU. The menu appears. Select [PFX] (P. EFFECT) with b/B, the desired mode with v/V. SOLARIZE The light contrast is clearer and the picture looks like an illustration.
  • Page 53 Record the image. The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen during shooting. These appear during playback only. 2 0 0 1 Notes • If you select [DATE] in step 3, the date is imposed onto the image in the order selected with “Setting the date and time”...

  • Page 54: B Various Playback

    B Various playback Playing back three or nine images at once Mode dial: You can display multiple images on the LCD screen at one time using the zoom buttons. Set the mode dial to Press the zoom W button repeatedly. The LCD screen display changes as follows: •...

  • Page 55: Enlarging A Part Of The Still Image (Zoom And Trimming)

    Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming) Mode dial: Set the mode dial to Display the image to be enlarged. Zoom in/out the image with the zoom T/W buttons. Press the control button repeatedly to select the desired portion of the image.

  • Page 56: Playing Back The Still Images In Order (Slide)

    Playing back the still images in order (SLIDE) Mode dial: This function is useful for checking the recorded images or for presentations, etc. Set the mode dial to Press MENU. The menu appears. Select [SLIDE] with b/B, then press z. Set the following items.

  • Page 57: Rotating A Still Image (Rotate)

    Rotating a still image (ROTATE) Mode dial: You can rotate the image recorded in portrait orientation and display it in landscape orientation. Set the mode dial to display the image to rotate. Press MENU. The menu appears. Select [ROTATE] with b/B, then press z.

  • Page 58: B Editing

    B Editing Deleting images (DELETE) Mode dial: You can delete unwanted files. In single-image or triple- image mode 2,4,5 Set the mode dial to In single-image mode: Display the image you want to delete with b/B. In triple-image mode: Press the zoom W button twice in the single-image mode to turn to the triple-image mode.

  • Page 59: Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect)

    To cancel deleting Select [CANCEL] with b/B in step 4 or [EXIT] with b/B in step 5, then press z. Note If there are files on the “Memory Stick” with names having the same last 4 digits as the file name of the image to be deleted, these files are also deleted at the same time.
  • Page 60 In index mode 3,4,5 Set the mode dial to display the index screen with the zoom W button. Press MENU. The menu appears. Select [PROTECT] with b/B, then press z. Select [ALL] or [SELECT] with b/B, then press z. When you select [ALL] Select [ON] with b/B, then press All the images in the “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 61: Changing The Recorded Still Image Size (Resize)

    Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE) Mode dial: You can change the image size of the recorded image. Set the mode dial to display the image of which you want to change the size. Press MENU. The menu appears. Select [RESIZE] with b/B, then press z.

  • Page 62: Selecting Still Images To Print (Print)

    Selecting still images to print (PRINT) Mode dial: You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with your camera. This mark is convenient when you have images printed at a shop that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard.

  • Page 63: Dividing A Moving Image File (Divide)

    To unmark selected print marks Select the images to be unmarked in step 5 with the control button, then press z. To unmark all the print marks Select [ALL] with b/B in step 4, then press z. Select [OFF] with b/B, then press z.
  • Page 64 You cannot divide the following types of files: • Clip Motion files • Still image files • Moving image files that are too short to divide The file number changes as follows when you divide a file. <eg.> If you divide the MOV00003.mpg file, the divided file numbers become MOV00004.mpg and MOV00005.mpg, and...

  • Page 65: Changing The Setup Settings (Setup)

    Changing the setup settings (SETUP) Set the mode dial to SET UP. The setup screen appears. You can set up the following items with the control button. Factory settings are indicated with x. CAMERA Item Setting x MPEG MOVIE Records the MPEG movie (pages 25, 48). MOVING IMAGE CLIP MOTION Records the Clip Motion.
  • Page 66 Item Setting BRIGHT x NORMAL BACKLIGHT BEEP SHUTTER x ON USB CONNECT x NORMAL x ON POWER SAVE x ON/STBY DEMO Notes on [DATE/TIME] • The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen during shooting. These appear during playback.

  • Page 67: Additional Information

    Additional information Precautions On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning cloth (not supplied) or a LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface dry.

  • Page 68: On "Memory Sticks

    • Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity. If any problem occurs, unplug your camera and contact your nearest Sony dealer. On internal rechargeable button battery This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off.

  • Page 69: About "Infolithium" Battery Pack (Not Supplied)

    “Memory Stick”, , “MagicGate Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “MagicGate” and trademarks of Sony Corporation. About “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (not supplied) What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (not supplied) is a lithium-ion battery pack that...

  • Page 70: Using Your Camera Abroad

    Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera in any country or area with the battery charger (not supplied) within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (mains) [b].

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    (If you press the reset button, the date and time setting is cleared.) Should your camera still not operate properly, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If code displays (C:ss appear on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 79).
  • Page 72 Symptom The LCD screen does not light when the power is turned on. The picture is out of focus. The resizing function does not work. Images recorded in TEXT mode are blurry. You cannot record images in TEXT mode. You cannot display a print mark.
  • Page 73 • The battery pack is not installed correctly. t Install the battery pack correctly (page 10). • The battery pack has malfunctioned. t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The digital zoom cannot be used when recording a moving image with [MOVING IMAGE] set to [MPEG MOVIE], or the LCD screen is OFF.
  • Page 74 Symptom Your camera cannot delete an image. The power turns off suddenly. A file error occurs when you play back a file. The picture is monochrome (black and white). Your personal computer does not recognize your camera. Cause and/or Solution •...
  • Page 75 Symptom No function works though the power is on. Cause and/or Solution t Remove the battery pack, then install it again after about one minute. If the function still do not work, press the reset button located on the bottom using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the reset button, the date and time setting is cleared.)
  • Page 76 [System]. “System properties” is displayed. Click the [Device Manager] tab located at the top. Click [ Sony DSC] in [ button located at the lower-right corner. For Windows 2000 Professional users: * Log in with the permission of administrator. Open [Control Panel] from [ [System].

  • Page 77: Warning And Notice Messages

    Warning and notice messages Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding descriptions in the following list. Message NO MEMORY STICK SYSTEM ERROR MEMORY STICK ERROR FORMAT ERROR MEMORY STICK LOCKED NO MEMORY SPACE NO FILE FILE ERROR FILE PROTECT DIRECTORY ERROR IMAGE SIZE OVER...
  • Page 78 Message LENS COVER CLOSED Meaning The amount of light is not sufficient or the shutter speed is too slow. (Mount the camera on a tripod or otherwise secure the camera in place.) The lens cover is closed.

  • Page 79: Self-Diagnosis Display

    AC adapter. t Turn the power off and on again. • A camera malfunction that you cannot reverse has occurred. t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony Self-diagnosis display • C:ss:ss You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself.
  • Page 80 If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective actions a few times and when the camera is not reset even if you press the reset button located on the bottom, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

  • Page 81: Specifications

    Specifications System Image device 6.56 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD Lens f = 6 mm (9/32 inches) (42 mm (1 11/16 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) F = 4.5 Exposure control Automatic exposure White balance Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, Hold Data system Movie: MPEG1...

  • Page 82: Lcd Screen Indicators

    LCD screen indicators The indicators during recording still images A Battery remaining indicator B Flash mode/red eye reduction/ white balance C Date/time/ISO number indicator D Sharpness indicator E Picture effect indicator F Spot light-metering cross hair G AE lock indicator H Recording mode indicator I Image size indicator J Image quality indicator...
  • Page 83 The indicators during recording moving images A Battery remaining indicator B White balance indicator C Picture effect indicator D Recording mode indicator E Image size indicator F Recording time [maximum recordable time] indicator/ Self-diagnosis function indicator 456 7 STBY SOLARIZE G Remaining memory capacity indicator H Macro...
  • Page 84 When playing back still images A Protect/print mark indicator B Zoom scaling indicator C File name D Recording mode indicator E Image size indicator F Image number When playing back moving images DELETE PROTECT PRINT A Recording mode indicator B Image size indicator C Image number/number of stored images in “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 85: Notes On Using Batteries

    • Size AA nickel-cadmium batteries (2) (not supplied) Notes • When using size AA alkaline batteries, we recommend Sony Stamina alkaline batteries. Other batteries may not bring out /CHG the full performance of the camera. • When using the camera in low temperature environments, use the “InfoLITHIUM”...

  • Page 86: Index

    Index Adjusting the exposure ... 50 AE lock ... 19 Auto power-off function ... 11 Auto red-eye reduction... 23, 65 Battery battery life ... 13 battery remaining indicator... 82 charging... 12 installing... 10 BEEP... 66 Charging the battery pack ... 12 Cleaning...
  • Page 88 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 306976111...

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