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Digital Still Camera
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and
retain it for future reference.
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-P8/P10/P12
Serial No.
DSC-P8/P10/P12
© 2003 Sony Corporation
3-080-892-11(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 ______________________
Enjoying movies________________________
Enjoying images on your computer _________
Troubleshooting ________________________
Additional information ___________________
Index _________________________________
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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-P8/P10/P12 Serial No. -
Page 2: Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the... - Page 3 Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Attention for the Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant...
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Page 4: Before Using Your Camera
Before using your camera Trial recording Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. No compensation for contents of the recording Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc. - Page 5 • “Memory Stick PRO” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “MagicGate” and trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Before using your camera ... 4 Identifying the parts ... 8 Getting started Charging the battery pack ... 10 Using an external power source ... 13 Using your camera abroad ... 13 Turning on/off your camera ... 14 How to use the control button... - Page 7 Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images — Folder ...58 Enlarging a portion of a still image...59 Enlarging an image — Playback zoom...59 Recording an enlarged image — Trimming ...60 Playing back successive images — Slide Show...60 Rotating still images —...
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Page 8: Identifying The Parts
Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Attaching the strap A POWER button (14) B POWER lamp (14) C Shutter button (21) D Hook for wrist strap E Flash (26) F Speaker (bottom surface) G Microphone H Finder window I Self-timer lamp (25)/ AF illuminator (27, 104) - Page 9 A Control button (Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (14)/ (Menu off) ( / /7/ ) (26, 25, 23, (Display/LCD on/off) button (28) C Finder (28) Self-timer (25)/recording lamp (red) (22) AE/AF lock lamp (green) (21) /CHG /CHG lamp (orange) (11, 26) D LCD screen E MENU button (39, 100) F DC IN jack (10, 13) G A/V OUT (MONO) jack (32)
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Page 10: Getting Started
Charging the battery pack , Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. • Be sure to turn off your camera when charging the battery pack (page 14). • Your camera operates with the “InfoLITHIUM”... -
Page 11: To Remove The Battery Pack
2 To wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (mains lead) , Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and then to a wall outlet (wall socket). The /CHG lamp (orange) lights up when charging begins, and goes off when charging is completed. -
Page 12: Viewing Still Images
Number of images and battery life that can be recorded/ viewed The tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life that can be recorded/ viewed when you shoot images in normal mode with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). -
Page 13: Using An External Power Source
Using an external power source Jack cover DC plug Adaptor , Open the jack cover and connect the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of your camera. Connect the plug with the v mark facing • Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by. -
Page 14: Turning On/Off Your Camera
Turning on/off your camera POWER POWER button POWER lamp , Press POWER. The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the power is on. When you turn on your camera for the first time, the Clock Set screen appears (page 15). Turning off the power Press POWER again. -
Page 15: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the date and time Mode dial , Set the mode dial to • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to SCN, • To change the date and time, set the mode dial to SET UP, select [Clock Set] in Setup 1 (pages 39 and 105), and perform the procedure... - Page 16 Clock Set 2003 / , Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button. The item to be set is indicated with v/V. Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2003 Cancel , Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press z to enter it.
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Page 17: Shooting Still Images
Shooting still images Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” , Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. • For details on “Memory Stick,” see page 108. Terminal Side Label side , Insert the “Memory Stick.” Insert a “Memory Stick”... -
Page 18: Setting The Still Image Size
Setting the still image size Mode dial , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the power. • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to or SCN. DSC-P10/P12 DSC-P8 3.1M 5.0M 4.5M(3:2) 2.8M(3:2) 2.0M... -
Page 19: Image Size And Quality
Image size and quality You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of images you want to shoot. The larger you make the image size and the higher you make the image quality, the better your image, but also the larger the amount of data needed to preserve your image. - Page 20 3.1 MEGA PIXELS. • When 1600×1200 size images recorded using MSX-1G earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, “2.0M” indicator appears on the LCD screen. However, the actual image size is 1.9M (723) in these cases.
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Page 21: Basic Still Image Shooting (Using Auto Adjustment Mode)
Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode) Mode dial , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the power. The name of the folder where the image will be recorded appears on the LCD screen for approximately five seconds. •... -
Page 22: Auto Focus
, Press the shutter button fully down. The shutter sounds. The image will be recorded in the “Memory Stick.” When the recording lamp (page 9) goes out, you can shoot the next image. • When operating the camera using a battery pack, if you do not operate the camera for a while during recording or playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing... -
Page 23: Checking The Last Image You Shot - Quick Review
Checking the last image you shot — Quick Review Review 101-0029 2003 7 4 10:30 RETURN , Press b (7) on the control button. To return to the normal shooting mode, press lightly on the shutter button or press b (7) again. -
Page 24: Shooting Close-Ups - Macro
The maximum zoom scale depends on the image size. DSC-P10/P12 [3.1M]: 3.8× [1.2M]: 6.1× [VGA]: 12× DSC-P8 [2.0M]: 3.8× [1.2M]: 4.8× [VGA]: 9.6× When the image size is [5.0M] or [4.5M(3:2)] (DSC-P10/P12)/[3.1M] or [2.8M(3:2)] (DSC-P8), the smart zoom does not work. •... -
Page 25: Using The Self-Timer
FINE S AF F2.8 , Center the subject in the frame, and shoot the image. To return to normal recording mode Press B ( ) on the control button again. indicator disappears from the LCD screen. • Use the LCD screen to shoot when using the macro feature. -
Page 26: Selecting A Flash Mode
Selecting a flash mode S AF , Set the mode dial to , and press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly to select a flash mode. Each time you press v ( ), the indicator changes as follows. No indicator (Auto): The flash automatically strobes when shooting images in a dark place or against a light... - Page 27 To reduce the red-eye phenomenon when shooting live subjects Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] in the SET UP settings (page 104). indicator appears on the LCD screen, and the flash pre-strobes before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. • Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.
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Page 28: Shooting Images With The Finder
Shooting images with the finder Finder The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD screen. Each time you press , the display changes in the following order. Histogram on •... -
Page 29: Inserting The Date And Time On A Still Image
Inserting the date and time on a still image Camera Moving Image: MPEG Movie AF Mode: Single Smart Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto SELECT , Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. •... -
Page 30: Viewing Images On The Lcd Screen Of Your Camera
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Single (single-image) Index (nine-image) screen screen 60min 101-0008 2003 7 4 10:30 SINGLE DISPLAY BACK/NEXT VOLUME You can view images shot with your camera almost immediately on the screen. You can select the following three methods for viewing images. - Page 31 60min 101-0003 2003 7 4 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME , Select the desired still image with b/B on the control button. b : To display the preceding image B : To display the next image Viewing an index screen (nine-image or triple-image) SINGLE DISPLAY MOVE , Press the zoom W (index)
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Page 32: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen
Viewing images on a TV screen A/V OUT (MONO) jack A/V connecting cable (supplied) , Connect the supplied A/V connecting cable to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of the TV. If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V connecting cable to the left audio jack. - Page 33 Viewing images on a TV screen If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and a A/V connecting cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera.
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Page 34: Deleting Images
Deleting images 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Press b/B on the control button to select the image you want to delete. Delete Exit BACK/NEXT , Press (Delete). - Page 35 Deleting images in index (nine-image) mode Exit Select All In Folder Delete , While an index (nine-image) screen (page 31) is displayed, press (Delete). Exit Select All In Folder Delete , Select [Select] with b/B on the control button, then press z. To delete all the images in the folder Select [All In Folder] with B on the control button, then press z.
- Page 36 Delete Exit , Press (Delete) and select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z. When the message “Memory Stick access” disappears, the images have been deleted. To cancel deleting Select [Exit] with b on the control button, then press z.
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Page 37: Formatting A "Memory Stick
Delete Exit 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30 BACK/NEXT , Select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press z. When the message “Memory Stick access” disappears, the image has been deleted. To cancel deleting Select [Exit] with V on the control button, then press z. - Page 38 Format All data will be erased Ready? Cancel , Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The “Formatting” message appears. When this message disappears, the format is complete.
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Page 39: How To Setup And Operate Your Camera
How to setup and operate your camera The usage of the menus and SET UP screen items that are most frequently used for “Advanced operations” is described below. MENU Control button Mode dial Changing the menu settings a Press MENU. The menu appears. -
Page 40: Deciding The Still Image Quality
Deciding the still image quality Mode dial: /SCN You can select the still image quality from [Fine] or [Standard]. MENU Control button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to SCN. b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (P. Quality) with b/B, then select the desired image quality with v/V. -
Page 41: Creating A New Folder
Creating a new folder a Set the mode dial to SET UP. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V, [Create REC. Folder] with B/v/V, and [OK] with B/v, then press z. The following screen appears. 60min Create REC. Folder Creating REC. folder 102MSDCF Ready? Cancel c Select [OK] with v, then press... -
Page 42: Choosing An Auto Focus Method
Choosing an auto focus method There are two Auto Focus functions: “AF range finder frame” which sets the focus position according to the subject position and size, and “AF mode” which sets the focus operation according to the AF response and the battery consumption. MENU Control button Mode dial... -
Page 43: Choosing A Focus Operation
Choosing a focus operation —AF Mode Mode dial: SET UP You can select from the following three focus modes for your camera. The factory setting is Single AF. Single AF This mode allows accurate focusing over a wide range from near to distant subjects, and is useful for shooting stationary subjects. -
Page 44: Setting The Distance To The Subject
Shooting techniques Even if it is difficult to focus in AF shooting because the subject is not in the center of the frame, you can focus in this situation using Center AF. For example, when you are shooting two human subjects, and there is a gap between them, the camera may focus on the background visible in the gap. -
Page 45: Adjusting The Exposure
c Select (Focus) with b/B, then select the distance to the subject with v/V. You can select from the following distance settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, (unlimited distance) 1.0m 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m 0.5m Center AF Multi AF Focus WB ISO To return to auto focus mode In step 3, select 9 (Focus), then select [Multi AF] or [Center AF]. -
Page 46: Displaying A Histogram
Shooting techniques Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. If the image is too dark or too bright as shown below, we recommend that you adjust the exposure manually. When shooting a back-lit subject or a subject against a white (e.g. snowy) background, adjust the exposure toward the + side. -
Page 47: Selecting The Metering Mode
• appears in the following cases: – When recording in the smart zoom range – When the image size is [4.5M(3:2)] (DSC- P10/P12) or [2.8M(3:2)] (DSC-P8) – When rotating a still image • The histogram before recording represents the histogram of the image displayed on the LCD screen at the time. -
Page 48: Shooting Three Images With The Exposure
Shooting three images with the exposure shifted — Exposure Bracket (DSC-P10/ P12 only) Mode dial: /SCN The camera records three images in succession, each with the exposure value shifted. The exposure compensation value can be set between ±1.0EV from the appropriate exposure value in 1/3EV steps. -
Page 49: Adjusting Color Tones
• You cannot use the flash in this mode. • During shooting in this mode, the images are not displayed on the screen. Compose the image before pressing the shutter button. • The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images. -
Page 50: Adjusting The Flash Level
• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance adjustment function may not work correctly even though you select (fluorescent). • When the flash strobes, the manual setting is canceled, and the image is recorded in [Auto] mode (except in (Flash) mode). -
Page 51: Shooting Multiple Frames
Shooting multiple frames — Clip Motion Mode dial: You can shoot a number of consecutive still images (GIF animation). The GIF format has a small file size, making it convenient for creating home pages or attaching images to e-mail. • Due to the limitations of the GIF format, the number of colors for Clip Motion images is reduced to 256 colors or less. -
Page 52: Shooting In Multi Burst Mode
• Note that all images are not recorded on the “Memory Stick” until you carry out step 6. • For the number of images that can be recorded in Clip Motion, see page 99. • The date and time are not superimposed onto Clip Motion images. -
Page 53: Shooting Three Or Two Images Continuously
Shooting three or two images continuously — Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12)/ Burst 2 (DSC-P8) Mode dial: /SCN This mode is used for continuous shooting. Each time you press the shutter button in this mode, the camera records three (DSC- P10/P12) or two (DSC-P8) images in succession. -
Page 54: Shooting Still Images With Audio Files
c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [E-Mail] with v/V. d Shoot the image. When the “Recording” indication disappears, you can shoot the next image. To return to normal mode Select [Normal] in step 3. • For instructions on how to attach images to an e-mail message, consult the User’s Manual for your e-mail software. -
Page 55: Shooting According To Scene Conditions
Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene Selection Mode dial: SCN When shooting night scenes, shooting people at night, shooting landscapes, shooting at the shore or snowy scenes, shooting fireworks, or shooting with priority on the shutter speed such as motion scenes, use the modes listed below to increase the quality of your images. - Page 56 Twilight portrait mode Suitable for shooting portraits in dark places. Allows you to shoot sharp images of people in dark places without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. The shutter speed becomes slower, so we recommend that you use a tripod to prevent shaking.
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Page 57: Adding Special Effects
Adding special effects — Picture Effect Mode dial: /SCN/ You can digitally process images to obtain special effects. Solarize B&W (DSC-P8 only) The light contrast is The picture is clearer and the picture monochrome looks like an (black and white). illustration. -
Page 58: Advanced Still Image Viewing
Selecting the folder and playing back images — Folder Mode dial: Select the folder that images you want to play back are stored. MENU Control button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select [Folder] with b, then press z. -
Page 59: Enlarging A Portion Of A Still Image
Enlarging a portion of a still image Mode dial: You can enlarge a part of an image up to five times the original size. You can also record the magnified image as a new file. MENU Control button Mode dial Zoom button Enlarging an image —... -
Page 60: Recording An Enlarged Image - Trimming
Recording an enlarged image — Trimming a Press MENU after playback zoom. The menu appears. b Select [Trimming] with B, then press z. c Select the image size with v/V, then press z. The image is recorded, and the image on the screen returns to the normal size after recording. -
Page 61: Rotating Still Images
Rotating still images — Rotate Mode dial: You can rotate an image recorded in portrait orientation and display it in landscape orientation. MENU Control button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to , and display the image to rotate. b Press MENU. -
Page 62: Playing Back Continuously
Playing back continuously a Set the mode dial to b Select the Multi Burst image with b/B. The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously. 101-0014 2003 7 4 10:30 PAUSE BACK/NEXT VOLUME To pause playback Press z. To resume playback, press z again. -
Page 63: Still Image Editing
Protecting images — Protect Mode dial: This function protects images against accidental erasure. Note that when you format a “Memory Stick” (page 37), all the images recorded on that “Memory Stick” will be deleted even if they are protected. MENU Control button Mode dial Zoom button... - Page 64 h Select [OK] with B, then press The - indicator turns white. The selected images are protected. To exit the Protect function Select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8, then press z. To cancel individual protection Select the image to be unprotected with in step 5, then press z.
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Page 65: Changing Image Size - Resize
Changing image size — Resize Mode dial: You can change the image size of a recorded image, and save it as a new file. You can resize to the following sizes. 5.0M (DSC-P10/P12), 3.1M, 2.0M (DSC- P8), 1.2M, VGA The original image is retained even after resizing. - Page 66 In single-image mode a Set the mode dial to b Display the image you want to mark with b/B. c Press MENU. The menu appears. d Select [DPOF] with b/B, then press z. mark is marked on the displayed image. DPOF Exit BACK/NEXT...
- Page 67 In index (triple-image) mode a Set the mode dial to , then press the zoom W (index) twice to display the index (triple-image) screen. b Display the image you want to mark in the center position with b/B. c Press MENU. The menu appears.
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Page 68: Enjoying Movies
Shooting movies Mode dial: You can shoot movies using your camera. Before starting Set [Moving Image] to [MPEG Movie] in the SET UP settings (pages 39 and 104). Control button Mode dial Shutter MENU a Set the mode dial to b Press (Image Size). -
Page 69: Viewing Movies On The Lcd Screen
For a detailed description of the indicators, see page 114. • The procedure for viewing movies on a TV is the same as that for viewing still images (page 32). • The moving images recorded using earlier Sony models may be also displayed a size smaller. -
Page 70: Deleting Movies
Deleting movies Mode dial: You can delete unwanted movies. Control button Mode dial Zoom button In single-image mode a Set the mode dial to b Display the movie you want to delete with b/B. c Press (Delete). The movie has not yet been deleted at this point. -
Page 71: Editing Movies
g Select [OK] with B, then press When the message “Memory Stick access” disappears, the movies have been deleted. To cancel deletion Select [Exit] in step 3 or 7. To delete all movies in the folder Select [All In Folder] in step 3, then press z. -
Page 72: Cutting Movies
<Example> Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 101_0001 101_0003 101_0002 1. Cutting scene A. 101_0002 Divide point 2. Cutting scene B. 101_0004 101_0005 Divide point 3. Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary. 101_0004 101_0007 101_0006 Delete 4. Only the desired scenes remain. 101_0006 Cutting movies a Set the mode dial to... -
Page 73: Deleting Unnecessary Portions Of Movies
Deleting unnecessary portions of movies a Cut an unnecessary portion of a movie (page 72). b Display the portion of the movie you want to delete. c Press (Delete). The image has not yet been deleted at this point. d Select [Delete] with v, then press z. -
Page 74: Enjoying Images On Your Computer
When neither a USB connector nor a “Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. http://www.sony.net/ Contents of the CD-ROM x USB Driver This driver is needed in order to connect the camera to a computer. - Page 75 Installing the USB driver When using Windows XP, you need not install the USB driver. Once the USB driver is installed, you need not install the USB driver. a Start up your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time.
- Page 76 Installing “Image Transfer” You can use the “Image Transfer” software to copy images to your computer automatically when you connect the camera to your computer with the supplied USB cable. a Click [Cyber-shot] on the model selection screen. The installing menu screen appears. b Click [Image Transfer] on the installing menu screen.
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Page 77: Restart Your Computer
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Installing “ImageMixer” You can use the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” software to copy, view and edit images. For details, see the software’s help files. a Click [ImageMixer] on the installing menu screen. - Page 78 Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the “Memory Stick” with the images you want to copy into the camera. Connect the AC Adaptor, and plug the adaptor into a wall outlet (wall socket). To a wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor •...
- Page 79 For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click on the tasktray. 2 Click (Sony DSC), then click [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation screen, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP users.
- Page 80 1 Click [Device Manager]. 2 Double-click [ Other Devices]. 3 Confirm if there is a “ Sony DSC” with a mark. 3 If you find either of the devices above, follow the steps below to delete them. 1 Click [ Sony DSC].
- Page 81 • When using Windows XP, click [Start] t [My Documents] in that order. • You can use the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” software to view and edit images on your computer. For details, see the software’s help files. b Double-click the desired folder and image file.
- Page 82 Image file storage destinations and file names Image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick”. Example: For Windows Me users • Data in the “100MSDCF” or “MSSONY” folders is for playback only, and your camera cannot record images in these folders.
- Page 83 Folder File name 101MSDCF DSC0ssss.JPG up to 999MSDCF DSC0ssss.JPE DSC0ssss.MPG CLP0ssss.GIF CLP0ssss.THM MBL0ssss.GIF MBL0ssss.THM MOV0ssss.MPG • ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. • The numerical portions of the following files are the same. –A small-size image file shot in E-Mail mode and its corresponding image file –An audio file shot in Voice mode and its corresponding image file –An image file shot with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file File meaning...
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Page 84: Copying Images To Your Computer - For Macintosh Users
When neither a USB connector nor a “Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. http://www.sony.net/ Steps requires your OS Follow the steps below, according to your... -
Page 85: Creating A Video Cd
USB driver and application. • You can use the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” software to copy images to your computer and to view images on your computer. See the operation manual supplied with the CD-ROM for details about the installation method, or see the software’s help... - Page 86 d Click You can preview the image. e Click The disc creating dialogue appears. f Insert a blank CD-R into the CD-R drive and click [OK] button. The disc creation starts. • You cannot use CD-RW discs. • The CD-R drive is required to create a Video For the Macintosh edition •...
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Page 87: Troubleshooting
Install the battery pack while pushing the battery eject lever down using the front edge of the battery pack (page 10). p Install the battery pack correctly (page 10). p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. p Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 10). - Page 88 Symptom Cause The battery remaining • You have used the camera for a long time in an indicator is incorrect, or extremely hot or an extremely cold location. sufficient battery • A deviation has occurred in the remaining remaining indicator is battery time.
- Page 89 Symptom Cause The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close. • (Fireworks mode), (Twilight mode) is selected for the Scene Selection function. • The focus preset function is selected. Zoom does not work. • The zoom feature cannot be used while shooting movies (MPEG Movie).
- Page 90 Symptom Cause Your camera cannot • No record images. • The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is insufficient. • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to the LOCK position. • You cannot record images while charging the flash.
- Page 91 Viewing images Symptom Cause Your camera cannot play • The mode dial is not set to back images. • Your camera cannot play back image files copied from the hard disk of your computer if the folder/file name has been changed or the image has been modified.
- Page 92 Symptom Cause You cannot display a print • You cannot display print (DPOF) marks on (DPOF) mark. movies (MPEG Movie) and Clip Motion. You cannot cut a movie. • The movie (MPEG Movie) is not long enough to cut. • Protected movie (MPEG Movie), Clip Motion, Multi Burst files and still images cannot be cut.
- Page 93 Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 79 and 85). p If you use the “Image Transfer” software, see page 79. p If you are using the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” application software, click on HELP. p Select [Launch Image Transfer automatically when your camera, etc., is connected.] at [Basic] setting (page 80).
- Page 94 Symptom Cause You cannot record on a • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick.” is set to the LOCK position. • The “Memory Stick” is full. You cannot format a • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick.”...
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Page 95: Warnings And Messages
Warnings and messages The following messages may appear on the screen. Message Meaning/Corrective Action No Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 17). System error • Turn the power off and on again (page 14). Memory Stick error • The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used in your camera (page 108). •... - Page 96 Message Meaning/Corrective Action • The battery level is low or zero. Charge the battery pack (page 10). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left. •...
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Page 97: Self-Diagnosis Display
E:91: ss cannot reverse has occurred. If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code. Countermeasure •... -
Page 98: Additional Information
Number of images that can be saved or shooting time The number of images that can be saved and the shooting time differ, depending on the capacity of the “Memory Stick,” the image size, and the image quality. Refer to the following charts when you choose a “Memory Stick.”... - Page 99 Clip Motion 16MB 32MB 64MB Normal Mobile 1971 Normal: When 10 frames are shot Mobile: When two frames are shot MPEG Movie 16MB 32MB 64MB 640 (VGA) 160 (Mail) 1363 2740 Multi Burst 16MB 32MB 64MB 1.2M 24 (46) 50 (93) 101 (187) 202 (376) 357 (649) 726 (1320) 1482 (2694) (Units: images) 128MB...
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Page 100: Menu Items
Menu items Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the mode dial. The screen shows only the items you can operate in each specific mode. Factory settings are indicated with x. When the mode dial is set to Item Setting Mode (REC Mode) - Page 101 Item Setting WB (White Bal) 400 / 200 / 100 / xAuto (P.Quality) xFine / Standard Mode (REC Mode) Voice E-Mail Exp Brktg (DSC-P10/P12 only) Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12)/Burst 2 (DSC- xNormal ± (Flash Level) High / xNormal / Low PFX (P.Effect) Solarize / B&W (DSC-P8 only)/ Sepia / Neg.Art / xOff (Sharpness)
- Page 102 Item Setting (Metering Mode) Spot / xMulti WB (White Bal) PFX (P.Effect) Solarize / B&W (DSC-P8 only)/ Sepia / Neg.Art /xOff When the mode dial is set to Item Setting (EV) +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV /+1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV / –0.3EV / –0.7EV / –1.0EV / –1.3EV / –1.7EV / –2.0EV 9 (Focus)
- Page 103 Item Setting (Metering Mode) Spot / xMulti WB (White Bal) (Interval) 1/7.5 / 1/15 / x1/30 (NTSC) 1/6.3 / 1/12.5 / x1/25 (PAL) (P.Quality) xFine / Standard PFX (P.Effect) Solarize / B&W (DSC-P8 only)/ Sepia / Neg.Art /xOff When the mode dial is set to Item Setting Folder...
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Page 104: Set Up Items
SET UP items Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Factory settings are indicated with x. (Camera 1) (DSC-P10/P12)/ Item Setting Moving Image MPEG Movie Multi Burst AF Mode Single / Monitor / Cont Smart Zoom On / Off Date/time Day&Time / Date / x... -
Page 105: Memory Stick Tool
(Memory Stick Tool) Item Setting Format OK / Cancel File Number Series Reset Create REC. OK / Cancel Folder Change REC. OK / Cancel Folder (Setup 1) Item Setting Power Save On / xOff LCD Brightness Bright / xNormal / Dark LCD Backlight Bright / Normal /... - Page 106 (Setup 2) Item Setting USB Connect PTP / xNormal Video Out NTSC Description Switches the USB mode (page 74). – Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., USA, Japan). – Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., Europe).
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Page 107: Precautions
Precautions Do not leave the camera in the following places • In extremely hot place, such as in a car parked in the sun. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction. -
Page 108: On "Memory Stick
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. This rechargeable button battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. -
Page 109: On "Infolithium" Battery Pack
• Data may be corrupted in the following cases. – When the “Memory Stick” is removed or the camera is turned off during read or write operation – When the “Memory Stick” is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise •... -
Page 110: Specifications
Effective use of the battery pack • Battery performance decreases in low- temperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use: – Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera immediately before you start shooting. -
Page 111: Output Connectors
White balance Flash, Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent Data format (DCF compliant) Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2 JPEG compliant, GIF (for Clip Motion), DPOF compatible Audio with still image: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Moving images: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording media “Memory Stick” Flash Recommended distance (ISO set to Auto):... -
Page 112: The Lcd Screen
The LCD screen When shooting still images SOLARIZE A Image size indicator (18) B Recording mode indicator (48, 53-54) C AE/AF lock indicator (21) D Battery remaining indicator (11) E White balance indicator (49)/ Mode dial indicator/ Flash mode indicator (26)/ Red-eye reduction indicator (27) F ISO number indicator (101)/ Date/time indicator (29) - Page 113 When shooting movies 60min [ 00:28:25 ] STBY 00:00:00 SOLARIZE C:32:00 A Recording mode indicator (68) B Battery remaining indicator (11) C White balance indicator (49) D Picture effect indicator (57) E Spot metering cross hair (47) F AF range indicator (42) G Image size indicator (68) H Recording time [maximum recordable time] indicator (99)
- Page 114 When playing back still images 12/12 x1.3 BACK/NEXT VOLUME A Image size indicator (18) B Recording mode indicator (48, 53- C Protect indicator (63)/ Print (DPOF) mark indicator (65)/ Volume indicator (54) D Zoom indicator/Jog playback indicator (59) E Histogram indicator (46) F Folder-file name (82) G Playback folder indicator (58) H Remaining “Memory Stick”...
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Page 115: Index
Index Index AC Adaptor ...10, 13 Access lamp ...17 AE/AF lock ...44 AE/AF lock indicator ...21 AE/AF lock lamp ...9 AF illuminator ...8, 27, 104 AF Mode ...43 AF range finder frame ...42 Auto adjustment mode ...21 Auto Focus ...22, 42 Auto power-off function ...14 A/V connecting cable ...32 Battery pack... - Page 116 Image copying images to your computer .. 79, 80, 85 file names ... 83 image file storage destinations ... 82 image quality ... 19, 40 image size ... 18, 19, 98 Image Transfer ... 79 ImageMixer ... 77 Index screen ... 30 “InfoLITHIUM”...
- Page 117 movie ...68 Multi Burst ...52 Voice ...54 Slide show ...60 Spot ...47 Still image shooting auto adjustment mode ...42 EV adjustment ...45 image size ...18, 19 metering mode ...47 number of images that can be saved or shooting time ...12, 98 picture effect ...57 smart zoom ...23 superimposing the date and time ...29...
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