Sony DSC-P200 Fall 2005 User's Manual / Troubleshooting

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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
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Model No. DSC-P200
Serial No. ___________________________
DSC-P200
"Read This First" (separate volume)
Explains the set-up and basic operations
for shooting/playback with your camera.
© 2005 Sony Corporation
2-582-856-12 (1)
Enjoying the
camera
Using the menu
Using the Setup screen
Using your computer
Printing still images
Connecting your
camera to your TV
Troubleshooting
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  • Page 1 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-P200 Serial No. ___________________________ DSC-P200 “Read This First”...
  • Page 2: Regulatory Information

    (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 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. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P200...
  • Page 3: For Customers In Europe

    Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. For Customers in Europe...
  • Page 4: Notes On Using Your Camera

    Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. • “Memory Stick” • “Memory Stick Duo”: Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor •...
  • Page 5 Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for models with an LCD 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. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the...
  • Page 6 For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode “Read This First” (separate volume) 1 Charge the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a “Memory Stick” 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View images/Delete images...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Notes on using your camera ...4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images ...10 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully... 10 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ... 11 Color – On the effects of lighting... 12 Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ... 13 Identifying parts...14 Indicators on the screen ...16 Changing the screen display ...20...
  • Page 8 Viewing menu ... 36 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Using the Setup screen Using Setup items Camera 1 ... 44 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 ... 47 Enlarged Icon Memory Stick Tool...
  • Page 9 Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...53 Copying images to your computer...55 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera ...61 Using the supplied software ...62 Using your Macintosh computer...64 Printing still images How to print still images ...66 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer ...67 Printing at a shop ...70 Connecting your camera to your TV...
  • Page 10: Enjoying The Camera

    Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down. Press fully down straight away To shoot a still image difficult to focus on...
  • Page 11: Exposure Adjusting The Light Intensity

    Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Exposure: Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure Underexposure...
  • Page 12: Color - On The Effects Of Lighting

    Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. [ISO] adjusts the sensitivity t page 32 High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location.
  • Page 13: Quality - On "Image Quality" And "Image Size

    Quality On “image quality” and “image size” A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
  • Page 14: Identifying Parts

    See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A POWER button/lamp ( “Read This First”) B Shutter button ( First”) C Flash ( step 5 in “Read This First”) D Multi connector (bottom) (56) E Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
  • Page 15 L Battery/“Memory Stick” cover ( 1 and 3 in “Read This First”) M DC IN jack cover ( step 1 in “Read This First”) N RESET button (74) O Access lamp ( step 4 in “Read This First” P DC IN jack ( step 1 in “Read This First”) Q Battery eject lever (...
  • Page 16: Indicators On The Screen

    See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images When shooting movies 60min 00:00:00 STBY [ 00:28:25 ] C:32:00 +2.0 Display Indication Battery remaining ( 60min 1 in “Read This First”) AE/AF lock ( “Read This First”) Recording mode (23, 32) White balance (31) STBY...
  • Page 17 Display Indication Image size ( “Read This First”) FINE 1 6 0 FINE STD Image quality (32) Recording folder (48) Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity (21) 00:00:00 Recording time [maximum [00:28:05] recordable time] (21) 1/30" Multi Burst interval (34) Remaining number of recordable images (21) Self-timer ( “Read This First”)
  • Page 18 When playing back still images 60min BACK/NEXT When playing back movies 12/12 C:32:00 +2.0EV F2.8 VOLUME Display Indication Battery remaining ( 60min 1 in “Read This First”) Image size ( “Read This First”) FINE 1 6 0 Recording mode (23, 32) Playback ( “Read This First”) Volume (...
  • Page 19 Display Indication Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (69) +2.0EV EV level value (27) ISO number (32) Metering mode (30) Flash White balance (31) Shutter speed (24) F2.8 Aperture value (24) Playback image ( in “Read This First”) Display Indication Histogram (20, 28)
  • Page 20: Changing The Screen Display

    Changing the screen display Each time you press the on/off) button, the display changes as follows. Histogram on 60min Histogram display S AF (page 28) Indicators off S AF LCD screen off Indicators on 60min S AF • When you set the histogram display to on, image information is displayed during playback.
  • Page 21: Number Of Still Images And Recording Time Of Movies

    • Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can be only recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO”. • For image size and image quality, see page 13. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size.
  • Page 22: Battery Life And Number Of Images That Can Be Recorded/Viewed

    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 (supplied) at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 23: Using The Mode Dial

    Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Control button Still image shooting modes Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. “Read This First” Scene Selection mode SCN: Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. “Read This First”...
  • Page 24 To adjust the exposure manually 1 Press z on the control button when the mode dial is set to M. The “Set” indicator at the lower left of the screen changes to “Return,” and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode. 2 Adjust the settings using the control button.
  • Page 25: Using The Menu

    Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button z button Turn on the power and set the mode dial. Items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Press MENU to display the menu. Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button.
  • Page 26: Menu Items

    The menu items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Menu for shooting (page 27) SCN (Scene) (EV) 9 (Focus) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation)
  • Page 27: Shooting Menu

    Shooting menu The default settings are marked with SCN (Scene) For details step 5 in “Read This First” For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Macro Flash — —...
  • Page 28 z Adjusting [EV] by displaying a histogram FINE 80min A Number of pixels B Brightness • The histogram also appears in the following cases, but you cannot adjust the exposure. – When the mode dial is set to – When playing back a single image –...
  • Page 29: Focus)

    9 (Focus) You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. (unlimited distance) 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m 0.5m Spot AF Center AF Multi AF (Multipoint AF) ( • AF stands for Auto Focus. •...
  • Page 30: (Metering Mode)

    z If the subject is out of focus When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot AF]. the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame. In a case like this, do as follows. 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock).
  • Page 31: Wb (White Bal)

    WB (White Bal) Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of a image look strange. (One push SET) (One-push) (Flash) n (Incandescent) (Fluorescent) (Cloudy) (Daylight) Auto • For details on [WB] t page 12 •...
  • Page 32: Iso

    Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. Auto • For details on the [ISO] sensitivity t page 12 • Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases. (P.Quality) Selects the still image quality.
  • Page 33 On the [Multi Burst] • You can play back images shot with [Multi Burst] using the following procedure. – To pause/resume: Press z on the control button. – To play back frame-by-frame: Press b/B in pause mode. Press z to resume playback in series. •...
  • Page 34 (Interval) Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 32). 1/7.5 (1/7.5") 1/15 (1/15") 1/30 (1/30") • This does not appear when (Candle mode) is selected in the Scene mode (page 27). (Flash Level) Adjusts the amount of flash light. + ( +) Normal –...
  • Page 35 (Contrast) Adjusts the contrast of the image. Normal – ( (Sharpness) Adjusts the sharpness of the image. Normal – ( (Setup) See page 43. For details on the operation Toward +: Enhances the contrast. Toward –: Reduces the contrast. Toward +: Sharpens the image. Toward –:Softens the image.
  • Page 36: Viewing Menu

    The default settings are marked with (Folder) Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. Cancel 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. Select Folder Folder Name: 102MSDCF No. Of Files: Created: 2005 1 1 1: : 05:34 Cancel BACK/NEXT...
  • Page 37 - (Protect) Protects images against accidental erasure. Protect (-) Exit To protect images in single-image mode 1 Display the image you want to protect. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image.
  • Page 38: Dpof

    To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode.” In index mode 1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step index mode .” 2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray. 3 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected.
  • Page 39 Image Folder Repeat Start Cancel 1 Select [Interval], [Image] and [Repeat] with v/V/b/B on the control button. 2 Select [Start] with V/B, then press z. The slide show starts. To end the slide show, press z, select [Exit] with B, then press z. •...
  • Page 40 • When you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image. (Rotate) Cancel 1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. ] (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 3 Select [ ] with v, then rotate the image with b/B.
  • Page 41 Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration. 101_0001 101_0002 1 Cutting scene A. 101_0002 Divide 101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005. 2 Cutting scene B.
  • Page 42 5 Press z at the desired cutting point. 60min 10/10 Divide 00:00:02 Dividing Point Cancel Exit • When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [c/C] (frame rewind/forward) and adjust the cutting point using b/B. • If you want to change the cutting point, select [Cancel]. The playback of the movie starts again. 6 Select [OK] with v/V, and press z.
  • Page 43: Using The Setup Screen

    Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. v/V/b/B button z button Turn on the power. Press MENU to display the menu. Press B on the control button to select (Setup). Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set.
  • Page 44: Camera 1

    Camera 1 The default settings are marked with AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single (S AF) Monitor (M AF) • When shooting using the finder with the LCD screen off, the camera operates in the [Single] mode. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode.
  • Page 45: Date/Time

    • The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame. •...
  • Page 46: Af Illuminator

    AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The Auto •...
  • Page 47: Camera 2

    Camera 2 The default settings are marked with Enlarged Icon Enlarges the setting indicator temporarily when you press (Macro). For details on the operation (Flash mode), Enlarges the indicators. Does not enlarge the indicators. page 43 (Self-timer), or...
  • Page 48: Memory Stick Tool

    Memory Stick Tool The default settings are marked with Format Formats the “Memory Stick”. Both the supplied “Memory Stick” and a commercially available “Memory Stick” are already formatted, and can be used immediately. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick”, including even protected images. Cancel 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
  • Page 49: Change Rec. Folder

    Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. Cancel 1 Select [OK] with B/v on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. Select REC. Folder Folder Name: 102MSDCF No. Of Files: Created: 2005 1 1 1: : 05:34 Cancel BACK/NEXT...
  • Page 50: Setup 1

    Setup 1 The default settings are marked with LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Bright Normal Dark • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. • The setting is not displayed when using the camera with the AC Adaptor. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.
  • Page 51: Setup 2

    Setup 2 The default settings are marked with File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Series Reset USB Connect Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal.
  • Page 52: Clock Set

    Clock Set Sets the date and time. Cancel For details on the operation Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then, perform the procedure explained in “Setting the clock” ( step 2 in “Read This First”). Cancels setting the clock.
  • Page 53: Using Your Computer

    Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 64). Copying images to your computer (page 55) Viewing images on your computer Enjoying images using “PicturePackage” (page 62) Viewing images saved on your computer Storing images on a CD-R...
  • Page 54: Recommended Computer

    • When neither a USB connector nor a “Memory Stick” slot is provided on your computer, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details.
  • Page 55: Copying Images To Your Computer

    Copying images to your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows. For a computer with a “Memory Stick” slot Remove the “Memory Stick” from the camera and insert the “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 56 Connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor. AC Adaptor • When you copy images to your computer using the battery pack, copying may fail or image data may be corrupted if the battery shuts off too soon. Set the mode dial to on the camera and the computer.
  • Page 57 Stage 4-A: Copying images to a computer • For Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me, follow the procedure explained in “Stage 4-B: Copying images to a Computer (for Windows 98/98SE/ 2000/Me)” on page 58. This section describes an example of copying images to a “My Documents” folder.
  • Page 58 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. The “Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (page 60) and reconnect it.
  • Page 59 Double-click the [My Documents] folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste]. The image files are copied to the “My Documents” folder. • When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder, the overwrite confirmation message appears.
  • Page 60: Image File Storage Destinations And File Names

    For Windows 2000/Me/XP 1 Double-click on the tasktray. Double-click here 2 Click (Sony DSC) 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. • Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP. 5 Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal, remove the “Memory Stick”, or...
  • Page 61: Viewing Image Files Stored On A Computer With Your Camera

    “Memory Stick” folder in the following order. 1Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2Double-click [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer]. 3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste]. • sss stands for any number within the...
  • Page 62: Using The Supplied Software

    This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. Overview of the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains two software applications: “PicturePackage” and “ImageMixer.” PicturePackage What you can do: A Burning Video CD The “ImageMixer VCD2” screen appears. B Music Video/Slideshow Producer C Save the images on CD-R D Viewing video and pictures on PC...
  • Page 63 Remove the CD-ROM as the shortcut icons of “PicturePackage Menu” and “PicturePackage destination Folder” are displayed after the installation. To start up the software Double-click the “PicturePackage Menu” • icon on the desktop. For information on the use of the software Click [?] at the upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help.
  • Page 64: Using Your Macintosh Computer

    • When neither a USB connector nor a “Memory Stick” slot is provided on your computer, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. Copying and viewing images on a computer Prepare the camera and a Macintosh computer.
  • Page 65 To disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal/ remove the “Memory Stick”/ turn off the camera Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick” to the “Trash” icon, then remove the cable for multi-use terminal, remove the “Memory Stick”, or turn off the camera.
  • Page 66: Printing Still Images

    Printing still images How to print still images Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 67) Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer Printing using a computer Printing at a shop (page 70) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.
  • Page 67: Printing Images Directly Using A Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera &...
  • Page 68 Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the multi connector on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal. To the multi connector To the USB jack Turn on your camera and the printer.
  • Page 69 [Size] Select the size of the printing sheet. [Date] Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images. • When you choose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order you select ( “Read This First”). This function may not be provided depending on the printer.
  • Page 70: Printing At A Shop

    You can take a “Memory Stick” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
  • Page 71 Marking in index mode Display the index screen. ( 6 in “Read This First”) Press MENU to display the menu. Select DPOF with b/B, then press Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot add a mark in [All In This Folder].
  • Page 72: Connecting Your Camera To Your Tv

    Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal.
  • Page 73 On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central...
  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 85. 2 Press the RESET button using a pointed object, then turn on the power (reset). All the settings including date and time are cleared. 3 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. RESET button...
  • Page 75: Battery Pack And Power

    The battery pack is discharged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor and reconnect it, then charge the • battery pack. The battery pack has malfunctioned. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony • service facility. /Charge lamp does not light up when charging a battery pack.
  • Page 76: Shooting Still Images/Movies

    Install the battery pack correctly ( • Properly connect the AC Adaptor. • The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony • service facility. The battery pack is discharged. Install a charged battery pack ( •...
  • Page 77 The screen turns blue and the subject does not appear when recording movies. The image size is set to [640(Fine)] while the cable for multi-use terminal is connected to the • multi connector. Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal or set the image size to other than [640(Fine)].
  • Page 78 The date and time are recorded incorrectly. Set the correct date and time ( • The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 24). •...
  • Page 79: Viewing Images

    The image seen through the finder does not indicate the actual recordable range. The parallax phenomenon is occurring when the subject is close. To confirm the recordable • range, use the screen. Cannot shoot images in succession. The “Memory Stick” is full. Delete unnecessary images ( •...
  • Page 80 The resizing function does not work. You cannot resize movies and Multi Burst images. • You cannot display a DPOF (Print order) mark. You cannot display DPOF (Print order) marks on movies. • You cannot cut a movie. The movie is not long enough to cut (shorter than about two seconds). •...
  • Page 81 For Windows 98/98SE/Me, click the [Device Manager] tab. • The “Device Manager” appears. 3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] The device is deleted. 4 Install the USB driver (page 55). You cannot copy images. Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the supplied cable for multi-use •...
  • Page 82 “Memory Stick” Cannot insert a “Memory Stick”. Insert it in the correct direction ( • Cannot record on a “Memory Stick”. Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 88). • The “Memory Stick” is full. Delete unnecessary images ( •...
  • Page 83 Printing is canceled. You disconnected the cable for multi-use terminal before the • for multi-use terminal) mark disappears. Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode. The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether •...
  • Page 84 Cannot identify an indicator on the screen. See page 16. • The lens gets fogged. Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before • using it (page 92). The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time. This is not a malfunction.
  • Page 85: Warning Indicators And Messages

    If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32: There is trouble with your camera's •...
  • Page 86 Format error Format the “Memory Stick” again (page • 48). Memory Stick locked Set the write-protect switch on the • “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 88). No memory space Delete unnecessary images or files ( • step 6 “Read This First”). Read only memory Your camera cannot record or delete •...
  • Page 87 Enable printer to connect [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], • however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. Check the device. The connection is not established. • Disconnect and connect the cable for multi-use terminal again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
  • Page 88: On The "Memory Stick

    Others On the “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” functions.
  • Page 89 Notes on using a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the device.
  • Page 90: On The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    On the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This camera requires an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (R series). What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera. The “InfoLITHIUM”...
  • Page 91: Using The Cyber-Shot Station

    Using the Cyber-shot Station The Cyber-shot Station (not supplied) lets you easily charge the camera. Simply set the camera in the Cyber-shot Station and charging starts automatically. While charging the battery, you can check the battery level with the CHARGE lamps of the Cyber-shot Station.
  • Page 92: Precautions

    Do not leave the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
  • Page 93: Specifications

    Specifications Camera [System] Image device 9.11 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera Approx. 7 410 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 7 201 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 7.9 - 23.7 mm (38 - 114 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera)
  • Page 94 NP-FR1 battery pack Battery used Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage DC 4.2 V Nominal voltage DC 3.6 V Capacity 4.4 Wh (1 220 mAh) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 95: Index

    Index Index AC Adaptor t step 1 in “Read This First” AC power adaptor t step 1 in “Read This First” Accessories supplied t in “Read This First” AE/AF indicator t step 5 in “Read This First” AF Illuminator ...46 AF lock ...30 AF Mode...44 AF range finder frame ...29...
  • Page 96 Forced flash t step 5 in “Read This First” Format...48 High-speed shutter mode t step 5 in “Read This First” Histogram ...20, 28 Holding the camera t step 5 in “Read This First” Identifying parts ...14 Image file storage destinations and file names ...60 Image quality ...13, 32 Image size...13...
  • Page 97 Quick Review t step 5 in “Read This First” REC Mode ...32 Red Eye Reduction ...45 Reset ...74 Resize...39 Rewind/Fast forward t step 6 in “Read This First” Rotate...40 S AF ...44 Saturation ...34 Scene...27 t step 5 in “Read This First”...
  • Page 98 • “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • PicturePackage is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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