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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P200 User's Manual / Troubleshooting

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SONY
2582855121
Digi*al
S,ill
Camera
User's
Guide/
Troubleshooting
Operating
Instructions
Belorc operaling the unit, please read this manual and
"Read This First" (separale volume) lhoroughly, and retain
il tor fllttlrc rcl_rence.
Owner's Record
The
[llodel
alld
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located
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Record the serial number in lhe space pro_ ided below.
Rel?r
to these
nulnbers
whenever
you
call
upoll
your
Solly
dealer regarding lhis product.
Model No. DSC-P2(X)
Serial No,
Using the menu
Using the Setup screen
Using your computer
Printing still images
Connecting
your
camera to your TV
Troubleshooting
Others
Index
DSC-P200
Cybep-shot
Additional
information
on Ihis product
and answers
to frequently
asked queslkms
can be lk)und al our
Cuslomer
Supporl
Website.
http://www.sony.ned
Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile
Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
"Read
This First" (separate
volume)
Explains lhe set-up and basic operations
tor shooting/playback
wilh yotlr calnera.
2582856120
Printed in Japan
© 2005 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 Cuslomer Supporl Website. http://www.sony.ned Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile 2582856120 Printed in Japan © 2005 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 To prevent fire or shock hazard, do Regulatory Information not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc, Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127U.S,A.
  • Page 3 The supplied intmlace cable nmst be u_ed with tim equipment in order to comply with the limits lor a digilal device pursuant to Subpart B (11Part 15 ol Tiffs product has been tested and kmnd compliant F('C Rules. with the limits _t out in lfte EMC Direclive tor using conneclion cables shorter lhan 3 meters (9.8 feet).

  • Page 4: Noteson Usingyourcamera

    Noteson usingyourcamera Noteson the ACAdaptor Typesof "Memory Stick" that can be used • Do not shol_ tbe DC plug ol tile AC Ad+hotor with a nletallic object, its this Inay callse The IC recording mediutn ttsed by this mafihnction. camera is a "Memory Stick".
  • Page 5 Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for modelswith an LCDfinder) and lens • Tile LCD screen mid tile LCD finder mmmlhcmrcd using extremely high-precision technology so o_er 99.99c/+ oI the pixels operatiollal lor ell_cti\ e use. Howe_,er_ there be some tiny black points and/or...
  • Page 6 For full use of the digital still camera with • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual shooting) -...+ page 23 • Ei!]oy various shooting/playback u_,iug the menu _ page 25 • Change the def:mlt settings --+ page 43 3onnect your camera to a PC or a printer •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Notes on using your camera ..............Basic techniques for better images ............Focus Focusing on a subject successfully ........... Exposure Adjusting the light intensity ............Color On the effects of lighting ..............Quality On "image quality" and "image size"..........Identifying parts ..................
  • Page 8 Viewing menu ..................[:a"l (Folder) (Protect) DPOF r[_ (Print) (Slide) (Resizc) [']_=(Rotate) '_ (Divide) (Setup) Using Setup items ................,J_ Camera 1 ................... AF Mode Zoom Digital DatefFime Red Eye Reduction AF llluminalor Aulo Review Camera 2 ................... Enlarged Icon Memory Stick Tool ................
  • Page 9 Enjoying your Windows computer ............Copying images to your computer ............Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera ....61 Using the supplied software ..............Using your Macintosh computer .............. How to print still images ................Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant...

  • Page 10: Basic Techniquesfor Better Images

    _oyfng the _mem Basic techniquesfor better images This section describes the basics su you can ei_joy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functious such the mode dial (page 23), the menus (page 25), and so Press fully dowll Press halfway Press tully down straight away...

  • Page 11: Exposure Adjusting The Light Intensity

    Adjustingthe light intensity ges by adjusting tile exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is uf light that the camera will receive when yuu release the shutter. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of file opening alh)wing light to pass through...

  • Page 12: Color On The Effects Of Lighting

    Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is/lnit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how milch light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same. images differ depending oil the ISO sensitivity. [ISO] adjusts the sensitivity --+ page 32 High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image oxen when shooting in a dark location.

  • Page 13: Quality On "Image Quality" And "Image Size

    On "image quality" and "image size" is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If i{ us a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. "hnage 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: Identifyingparts

    Identifyingparts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. [] AE/AF lock lamp (green) (4 step 5 in [] POWER button/lamp (_ step 2 in "Read This Filwt") "Read This First") [] {€/Charge lamp (orange) (_ step 1 in [] Shutter button (_ step 5 in "Read This "Read This Filwt") First")
  • Page 15 Battery/"Memory Stick" cover snT) 1 and3 in "Read Thi,v First") DC lN.j_ck cover step 1 in "Read This First") RESET button (74) Access lamp (-_ step 4 in "Read This First" DC IN.jack step 1 in "Read This Firrt") Battery eject lever (4 step 1 in "Read This First")

  • Page 16: Indicatorson The Screen

    Indicatorson the screen See the pages in parentheses fer details of operation. _ig_iay _"m-160min Battery rcnminhlg (_ atep When shooting still images 1 in "Read This Fii:_t') • AE/AF lock (_ step 5 in "Read This Fii:_t') Recording mode(23, 32) _=._ _WB _v White balance (31) $TBY...
  • Page 17 Indication ..............CTm _ C_'sm hnage size (_ ,*f{'l) 4 i*_ Histogram (20, 28) "Read This First') EN L=hL'% • [] appears when histogram display is disabled. FINE STD hnage quality (32) gift NR slow shutter 124) Recording folder (48) Shutter speed (24) Remaining "Memory F2.8...
  • Page 18 When playing backstill images #'il60min Battery remaining sfep tC:32:00 1 in "Read This Fii:_t") _xL_3j__2.0 E v iso400 _" IL"_s M hnage size (_ sttT? 4 i_l E'd3M C'?IM K'_v6A "Read This Fii:_t") Recording mode (23, 32) N]-_2o05 1_ 9:3oAM Playback st_7) 6 in 4 _- BACK/NEXT...
  • Page 19 Do not disconnecl Ihe cable for multi-use terminal (69) +2.0EV EV level value (27) Is0400 ISO number (32) Metering mode (30) •_ Flash _uz_ ,_WB _ White balance (31 ) _ _. -:÷:- Shutter speed (24) F2.8 Aperture value (24) Playback image (_ stcp 6...

  • Page 20: Changingthe Screen Display

    Changingthe screen display Each time you press the [K3l (Display/LCD • A large difference in tile histogram displayed when shooting and playback may occur on/off) button, the display changes as during when: follows. The flash strobes. The shutter speed is changed. •...

  • Page 21: Number Ofstillimages And Recording Timeofmovies

    • Movies with tile size set to [640(Fine)] call be only recorded on a "Memol T Stick PRO". • D)r image size and image quality, see page 13. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on Ibis camera, the display may differ hon/the...

  • Page 22: Battery L Ifeand Number Ofimages Thatcan Berecorded/ Viewed

    Battery l ifeand number ofimages thatcan berecorded/ viewed When viewing still images The tables show the approximate number images and the battery life that can be recorded/viewed when you shoot images [Normal] mode with a fully charged battery pack (supplied) at an ambient temperature Approx.

  • Page 23: Usingthe Modedial

    Usingthe modedial Set tile mode dial to Ihe desired functien. Mode dial ___!v<o,.. / H: Shooting movies step 5 in "Read This First" i_'_['f_ ........... Control button step 6 m Read This First Still imageshooting modes Autoadjustment mode Allows easy shooting with tile settings ad.jusled aulonaafically.
  • Page 24 Toadjusttheexposure manually (_) Press • on the control button _hen the mode dial is set to M. The "Set" indicator at lhe lower lelt of lhe screen changes lo "Return," and the camera enlers lhe manual exposIlre _[/Ip nlode, (g) Acliust the settings using the control button.

  • Page 25: Usingmenuitems

    Usfi_g _fle m_m_ Usingmenuitems Control button Turn on the power set the mode dial. [ternsavailable vary depending on the mode dial position. Press MENU to display the menu. Select the desired menu item with <1/_ on the control button. • If tile desired item is invisible, keep pressing ,/Ib until il appears on the screen.

  • Page 26: Menu Items

    Menu items Fordetailson the operation_ page 25 The menu items available vary, depending an the made dial position. Only tile ax ailable items are displayed on tile screen. (,,/ : available) Mode dial position: Menu for shooting (page 27) SCN (Scene) (EV) (Focus) (Metering...

  • Page 27: Shootingmenu

    Shootingmenu Fo. .Jet., e.the o .e..tie. ..ge 2 s The default settings are marked with 8. For details _ step 5 in "Read This Firsf' For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. (,/ : you can select the desired setting) ¢a 0.Sm/l.0m...
  • Page 28 Ferdetailson the operation _ page 25 "_" Adjusting [EV] by displaying a histogram A histogram is a graph showing tile brightness an image. Set the mode dial to P or SCN adwmce, then press IEE][ repeatedly to display histogrmn. The graph display indicates a bright...
  • Page 29 For detailsonthe operation_ page 25 You can change the fl_cus method. Use tile menu when it is difficult to get tile proper focus in auto focus mode. oo (unlimited distance) Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to Ihe subject.
  • Page 30 Ferdetailson the operation _ page 25 "_" If the subject is out of focus When shooting with tile subject at tile edge ol the flame (or tile screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot AF]. tile camera inay nol focus on a subject at tile edge of tile fl'alne.
  • Page 31 For detailsonthe operation_ page 25 Ac[ju_,tstile color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of a image look strange. _As ET(One push SET) Memorizes the basic white color x_hich x_illbe used in t_m.,_ lOne push) mode.
  • Page 32 Fordetailson the operation_ page 25 Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger tile immber, tile higher tile sensitivity. Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small nmnber to obtain high image quality.

  • Page 33: Playback

    For detailsonthe operation_ page 25 On the [Multi Burst] • You can play back images shot wilh [Multi Burst[ using tile lolh)wing procedure. pause/rcs/llne: Press • tile control bulIon, To play back flame-by-hame: Press ,/_ in pause lnode, Press • to resume playback in series.
  • Page 34 Fordetailson the operation_ page 25 Selects the frame interval ht the [Multi Burst] mode (page 32). 1/7.5 (1/7.5") • This setting cannot be made when [Mode] (REC Mode) in the menu is set to other than [Multi Burst] (page 32). 1/15 (1/15") 1/30 (1/30") •...
  • Page 35 For detai/son the operation _ page 25 At{justs tile contrast of tile image. + ((_) Toward +: Enhances the contrast. Normal - ((]_) Toward : Reduces the contrast. At[justs tile sharpness of tile image. + ([_]) Toward +: Sharpens the image. Normal - ([7_) Toward :Sol'lens the image.

  • Page 36: Viewingmenu

    Viewingmenu Fordetai/s on the operation _ page 25 The default seltings o.re marked with *_. Selects the folder conlaining tile image want to play back. Cancel See the l_)llewing Cancels the selectien. procedure. (_) Selecl the desired felder wilh 4/1_- on the control button.
  • Page 37 For detai/son the operation _ page 25 Protects images against accidental erasure. Protect (c_n) Exit See the following Exits Ihe Proleclion procedure. lklnclion. Toprotectimages in single-image mode (_) Displa} the image }ou want to protect. Press MENU to display the menu. (_) Select [_..m] (Protect) with 4/_ on the control button, then press O.
  • Page 38 Ferdetailson the operation _ page 25 To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press • in step (_) or (_) of "To protect images in single-image mode." In index mode (_) Select image l_)r which want to remow: protection in step (_) of"To protect images...
  • Page 39 For detailsonthe operation_ page 25 Image Folder Plays hack all i,nagcs in tlw sch:ctedfokier. Phtys back all images slored on the 'Memory Stick. Repeat PhLvsback images in a continuous loop. After all the images have been played back, the slide shox_ ends.

  • Page 40: (Rotate)

    Ferdetailson the operation _ page 25 • When you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and lower black poJtions will be displayed on tile image. Rotates a still image. g" _ Rotates an image. See the lbllowing procedure. Determines the rotation. See the following procedure.
  • Page 41 For detai/son the operation _ page 25 Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101 0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting i1 in the follm,ving file configuration. 0003 0001 0002 Cutting scene A. 0002 Divide 101_0002 is divided...
  • Page 42 Ferdetailson the operation _ page 25 (_) Press • at the desired cutting point. • When you wahl l• adjust lhe cutling poinl, selecl [4|l/llkq (flanle rewind/k)rward) and adjust lhe curling point using ,/_. • lfyou wahl to change the cutting poinL _lecl [Cancel] The playback of the movie slarls again.

  • Page 43: Usingsetupitems

    U_;h_g t he Sehq_scree_ UsingSetupitems You call change Ihe default setlings using Ihe Setnp screen. dial Mode _MENU button 1 Turn on the power. Press MENU to display the menu. ra> Press 1_on the control button to select (Setup). Press A/V/4/_ on the control button to select the item you want to set.

  • Page 44: J_ Camera 1

    a Camera Fordetailson the operation_ page 43 The defaull seltings are marked wilh _. Selects tile auto focus operation mode. Single (S AF) Autonmtically ac[iusts the lk)cus when the shutter button pressed and held hall_wly down. This mode is useful for shooting stationaly subjects.

  • Page 45: Red Eye Reduction

    For detailsonthe operation_ page 43 • The lllaxilntlln zoolll scale of smart zoonl/preciskm zoonl includes lhe scale of file optical ZOOln. • Tile AF range finder hame does nol appear when using tile digital zoom. Tile m or m indicator flashes.
  • Page 46 Fordetailson the operation_ page 43 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 tile shutter button is pressed hall\ray, until the lk_cus is locked.

  • Page 47: Camera 2

    Camera 2 For detailsonthe operation_ page 43 The default settings are marked with 8. Enlarges tile setting indicator temporarily v,'hen you press _ (Flash mode). (Self-timer), (Mz_cro). _013 t Enlarges the indicalors. Does 13ol enlarge Ihe indicators.

  • Page 48: Memorystick Tool

    MemoryStick Tool Fordetai/s o, the operation _ page 43 The defaull seltings o.re marked wilh _. Formals the "Memory Stick". Both the supplied "Memory Stick" and a commercially available "Memory Stick" are already fl_rmatted, and can be used immediately. • Note lhal in-evocablyerases all dala on a "Memory Slick", including images.
  • Page 49 For detailsonthe operation_ page 43 Changes tile folder currently used recording imflges. Cancel See the l_)llowing procedure. Cancels changing Ihe recording folder. Select [OK] wilh I_/A on the control button, Ihen press lk)lder selection screen appears. 9el_ot REC. Folder FNd*r N am*:I02M$OCF Crated: 1 E31o2 _;n_...

  • Page 50: Setup 1

    SetupI Fordetai/s o, the operatio, _ page 43 The default settings are marked with _. Selects the brightness of tile LCD backlight. Bright Brightens. Normal Dark Darkens. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge taster. • Tile setting is not displayed when using the camera with the AC Adaptor.

  • Page 51: Setup2

    Setup2 For dota. o.tho o l, o,.io, l, go 4 3 The default settings are marked wflh _. Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the 'Memory Stick"...
  • Page 52 Fordetailson the operation_ page 43 Sets tile date and time. Select [OK] wilh • on Ibe control button, and press O. Them perform the procedure explained in "Setting the clock" (_ st_ 7) 2 i_l "Read This First'). Cancel & Cancels setting the clock.

  • Page 53: Enjoying Your Windows Computer

    Us#_g you_ comp_#er Enjoying your W indows computer For details on using a MacirJtosh c()mlguter, (v v " refer ( "Uin& _ OUl Matin compu el"' (page 64).._,_ Viewing images on your Installing driver. computer • A driver is not needed when using Windows...
  • Page 54 Slick" slot is provided on your computer, you DirectX 9.0b or later can copy images using an addilional device. See Sound card: 16-bit stere() sound card with file Sony }¥_bsite lor details. speakers Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more ix recommended.)

  • Page 55: Copying Images To Your Computer

    Copying images toyour c omputer This section describes the process using a • II tile install lllellU screell does not appear, Windows computer as an example. double-click Conlputer) (PICTUREPACKAGE). You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows. Click [Next].

  • Page 56: For Multi-Use

    Connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor. To the multi conneclor To a wall outlel (wall socket) AC Adaptor Cable for multi-use • When copy images to your computer To a USB colmector using the bauery pack, copying...
  • Page 57 Click the radio button of unwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not • For Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me, lollow copied, then click [Next]. procedul_: explained in "Stage 4-B: Copying images to a Computer (lot Windows 98/98SE/ 2000/Me)" on page 58. This section describes an example of copying images to a "My Documents"...
  • Page 58 5 Click the radio button next to 1 Double-click [My Computer] [Nothing. I'm finished working [Removable Disk] _ [DCIM]. with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. E..When you are not creating a folder, only The "Completing the Scanner and the "101M SDCF"...
  • Page 59 Click [Start]-, [My Documents]. Double-cUck the [My Documents] folder. Then, right-click on the "My Documents" window to display the menu and click [Paste]. The contents of the "My Documents" folder are displayed. • It you are not using Windows XP, double-click [My Documents] on the...
  • Page 60 3% Floppy i_! ,_ Local Disk Double-click here _+__ Local Disk CD Drive (g) Click (Sony DSC) [Stop]. i:af _ Sony MemoryS{ick Confirm the device on the confirmation [OK]. window_ then click DCIM Click [OK]. 100NSDCF--0 • Step 4 is unnecessary...

  • Page 61: Viewing Image Files Stored On A Computer With Your Camera

    [Copy]. @Double-click [Removable Disk] or • Step I is not necessal T if ll_e file name set wilh [Sony MemoryStick] in [My your calncra has not been cllanged. Computer]. • You may be unable to play back some images @Right-click...

  • Page 62: Using The Supplied Software

    Using t hesupplied software This section describes Ihe process using a Windows compuler as :m example. Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation men/t screen appears;. • If it does not appear, double-dick _ The supplied CD-ROM conlains two Compuler) _ _i_g) (PICTUREPACKAGE)
  • 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 tile "Piclu rePackage Menu" icon on Ihe desktop. For informationon the use of the software (-'lick17]at tile upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help.

  • Page 64: Using Your Macintosh Computer

    "Memoly Slick" sh)t is provided on your computer, can copy images using an additkmal device. lhe Sony W_bsite lot details. OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1,9.2, or Mac OS X (vlO.O/x lO. l/vlO.2/vlO.3) USB connector: Provided as standard Recommendedcomputerenvironment forusing"lmagelixer VCD2"...
  • Page 65 To disconnectthe cable for multi-use Afler Ihe user informltion screen appears, terminal/remove t he"MemoryStick"/ enler Ihe desired nalile password. hlstallafion of the software s[arts. turn offthe camera Drag :rod drop the drive icon or the icon of To start up "lmageMixer VCD2" the "Memory Stick"...

  • Page 66: Howto Print Still Images

    Pfi#_#_g s_i![ images Howto print still images sJPiclBridge compliant printer. You can print images by connecting the camera directly' _ to a You c_'_nprint images v,ith a "Memory Slick" complianl printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the prinler. Printing using a computer You can copy images...

  • Page 67: Printing Images Directly Using A Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    Printing images directly u sing a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not hax e a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting tile camera directly to a Prepare tile camera to connect it to the PictBridge compliant printer.
  • Page 68 iii l ! i! !iiiiii i !i!iiiiNi i! !i iii i ¸ i i!!hi iliiii i ! ii!ii i!i!i!i ii!i !! Regardless of what the mode dial is set to, the priel menu appears v,'hen you complete Slage 2. Connect the multi connector on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied cable Select the desired printing...
  • Page 69 [Size] To print other images Select the size of the printing sheet. After step 3, select [Select] :rod the desired image with I/V. then perform from step 1. [Date] Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert Toprint images on the indexscreen tile date and time on images.

  • Page 70: Printingat A Shop

    Printingat a shop You can take a "Memory Stick" coutaining images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo priming services cottformiug 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 To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exitl in step 8, then press Q To remove the mark in index mode Display the index screen. (_ step Select the images frem which you want to 6 in "Read This First') remove Ille mark in step 5, fl'_enpress 0.

  • Page 72: Viewing Images On A Tvscreen

    Oom_edifl_ _young c amera _oVo_r TV Viewing images on a TVscreen You Call view images on ,_1 screen connecting tile camera to a TV. Set the mode dial to [_, and turn on the camera. Turn elf bolb your camera and the TV before connecth_g...
  • Page 73 OnTVcolorsystems If you want to view images un a TV screen. you need a TV with a video input.jack and the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). The culor system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists: NTSC system Bah:m/a Isl:mds.

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following s;olutions. Checkthe items on pages 75 to 84. If a co_le such as "C/E:DD:D_" ;_ppc'_rs on the screen, scc pa_ze 85. O PresstheRESET button using a pointedobject,thenturnon thepower (reset). All the settings including date and time are cleared.
  • Page 75 • The batte U pack is fidly charged. • The battery pack is discharged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor and reconnect iL then charge the batte U pack. • The AC Adaptor has malfimctioned. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly.
  • Page 76 1 irl "Read This First'). • Properly connect the AC Adaptor. • The AC Adaptor has malfunctioned. Consuh your Sony dealer or local aulhorized Sony service facility. • The batte U pack is discharged. Install a charged batte U pack (_ step 1 i_I"Read This First').
  • Page 77 The screen turns blue and the subject does not appear when recording movies. • Tlw image size is set to [640(Fine)] _ bile the cable lbr 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 (_ step 2 in "Read Tiffs First'). F value shutter speed flash when press hold the shutter button halfway down. • The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (pcJgc 24).
  • Page 79 The image seen through the finder does not indicate the actual recordable range. • The p ircdlax phenomenonis occurring when the subject is close. To confirm the recordablc range, the screen. Cannot shoot images in succession. • Tile "Memory Stick" is fulh Delete unnccess_u-? inmges (_.
  • Page 80 The resizing function does not work. • You c_mnot resizc mo_its and Multi Burst images. YOUcannot display a DPOF (Print order) mark. • You cannot display DPOF lPrint order) marks on mo_ies. You cannot cut a movie. • The movie is not long enough to cut (shorlcr them ibout t_o seconds).
  • Page 81 Manager" appears. IOKI. 3 Right-click IN 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 l_)r n/ulti-usc terminal (plge 56).
  • Page 82 Cannot insert a "Memory Stick". • Insert it in the correct direction/_ aret_3 i_I"Read This First'). Cannot record on a "Memory Stick". • Set the _ rite-protect s_itch on tile '_MemoU Stick to the recording position (page 88). • The "Memory Stick" is fidh Delete unnecess, U images (_ stU) 6 irl "Read Thi.s First"). •...
  • Page 83 Printing is canceled. • You disconneclcd Ihc cable l_)r multi-use terminal before Ihc O_ (Do not disconnect cable for mulli-use lerminal) mark disappears. Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode. • The printer does not provide these functions.
  • 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 l_)r about an hour before using it (page 92). The camera becomes warm when it for a long time.

  • Page 85: Warning Indicators And Messages

    If you are unable to solve tile problmn even •A problem with tile lens has caused erroE after trying the following corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. •The battery le;el is low Charge battery pack (_ *t{,t? l in "Read This...
  • Page 86 Format error File error • Format Ihe Memory Stick" again/pagc • An error occurred _hilc phlying back the image. File protect Memory Stick locked • Release the protection (page 38). • Set tile _ rite protect switch on tile "Memory Stick"...
  • Page 87 Enable printer to connect Processing • [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], • The printer is cmlccling the current print however the job. You cannot print until it is finished. colner;i connected non-PictBridge compliant device. This may take time, depending on the Check the device.

  • Page 88: Onthe "Memory Stick

    Onthe "Memory Stick" A "Memory Stick" is a compact, portable Noteson using a "Memory Stick" IC recording medium. The types of (supplied) "Memory Stick" that can be used with this • You calmot recoM, edil or delete images if you camera are listed in the table below.
  • Page 89 Notes on usinga "Memory Stick Duo" (notsupplied) • To use a "Memory Stick Duo" with tile cmnel'a, be sure tit insert tile "Memory Stick Duo" into a Memory Stick Adaptor. It you insert "Memory Stick Duo' into _t "Menloly Stick" con_pliant device without...

  • Page 90: On The "Lnfolith Iu M" Battery Pack

    Onthe "InfoLITHIUM" batterypack This camera requires an "InfoLITHIUM" On the remaining batterytime indicator battery pack (R series). Tile power m+_ygo off Mthougll tile b+_tte D' remaining indic_tor shows there is enough power InfoLITHIUM to operate. Use the bnttery p_Lck up and charge tile tYP_ battery pack hilly i_g_dnso their tile indic_ltion on indiciltor is correct.

  • Page 91: Usingthe Cyber-Shot Station

    Usingthe Cyber-shot Station The Cyber-shot Station (not supplied) lets you easily charge the camera. Simply set tile camera in the Cyber-shot Station aud charging starts automatically. While charging the battery, you can check the battery level with tile CHARGE lamps of the Cyber-shot Station.

  • Page 92: Precautions

    Precautions N Onmoisture condensation _ Do not leave the camera in the following places II tile camera is brought directly fi'om a cold to a w_lrlll localion, Inoislure lnay condense hlside • hi an extrenlely hot place outsMe the camera. This moisture condensation In places such as in a car parked in tile sun, file nlay cau_...

  • Page 93: Specifications

    Specifications Camera [Power, g eneral] Battery pack used [System] NP-FR1 Image dex ice 9.1 l rain (111.8 type) color Power rcquirenlenls CCD, Prilnm T color filter 3.6 V Total pixel nmnber of camera Power consumption Approx. 7 410 fi00 pixels (during shooting with the LCD screen on) Ellcctive pixel number of camera 1.2 W...
  • Page 94 NP-FR1 battery pack Battery used Lithium-ion batteJy Ma×imum xolmge DC 4.2 V Nominal voltage DC 3.6 V Capacity 4,4 Wh (1 220 mAh) Design and specificalions arc subjecl 1o change witholll nolice,...

  • Page 95: Index

    Index Dale/Time ......Daylight ........ Cable till" multi-use terminal AC Adaptor _tU_ / in "Read T/lfi DC IN jack [_i: it" slU_ 1 in "Read 771i_ Canlcra 1 ......fi:_g" AC power adaptor Canlera 2 ......Delete _tU_ / in "Read Thfi Candle mode...
  • Page 96 Forced flash Language ......Number of image's/Recording -...+ _tep 5 in "Read Thi_ time ....... Fi£1g " Fif;Ig" Fornlat ........LCD Backlighl ..... One-push ......LCD screen ..see "Screen" Optical zoom ......High-speed shutter mode OS ........54, 64 stU) 5 in "R¢ad Thi_ M AF ........
  • Page 97 Driver......Shooting Movie Using your camera abroad Quick Review step 5 in "Read Thi_ vtep 1 in "Read This vtep 5 in "Read Thiv Fiy;yt" Fip;vt" Still image -...+ step 5 in "Read 7_ir Fi_yl" Mode ......Shooting menu .....
  • Page 98 MEMORY 5TIEK DUO, "Memory Stick PRO Duo", MEMORY 5TEK PR0 DU0, "MagicGate", and MZ_.G |CGZ_.TE arc trademarks of Sony Corporation, • "IntoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation, • PicmrePackage is a trademark of Sony Corporation, • Microsolt, Windows, Windows Media, and...

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