Sony DSC-P2 Operating Instructions (primary manual)

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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
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    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-P2 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack
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    replaced, Sony service specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this digital camera. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again. "Memory Stick" and battery
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    the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, see page 94 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera. The power zoom lens This camera is equipped with a power zoom
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    Memory Stick," , "MagicGate Memory Stick," and , are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of
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    Setting the date and time 15 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 17 Deciding the still image size and quality 18 Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode 20 Checking the last image shot (Quick Review 21 Using the zoom feature 22 Shooting close-ups (Macro
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    Still image editing Protecting images (Protect 64 For the single screen 64 For the Index (nine images) screen.....64 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 71 For the single screen 71 The "Memory Stick 95 The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack ......... 95 Specifications 96 The LCD screen 98 Index 101
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    J Lens K Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) 8 1 7 2 8 3 4 5 9 0 6 qa • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the
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    22) selection mode B Finder (26) : To shoot still images Self-timer/recording : To view or edit images lamp Zoom button (for shooting) (22)/ (11, 24) Index button (for viewing) (31) C LCD screen D DSPL/LCD ON/OFF button (26) E DC IN jack (10, 13) F MENU button (18) J Battery/"Memory Stick
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    Getting started OPEN 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. • When charging the battery pack, make sure the camera is not turned on (page 14). • The camera operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery NP-FC10 battery pack (C type) (supplied). You
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    starts, and the /CHG lamp lights. Battery eject lever Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, and push down the battery eject lever in the arrow direction as power adaptor both from the camera and the wall outlet (wall socket). Battery remaining indicator The battery remaining indicator shows the
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    Memory Stick" as necessary. Actual results may differ slightly from these, depending on the conditions of use. 12 Shooting* still images NP-FC10 (supplied) Image LCD Battery frequently. - Using the zoom frequently. - When [POWER SAVE] is set to [OFF]. - Using the battery pack used repeatedly or
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    connect the AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of the camera. Connect the plug with the v mark facing up. • Connect the AC power adaptor using the AC power adaptor, disconnect it from the DC IN jack of the camera. • The set is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as
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    power is automatically shut off to preserve battery power. However, in the following circumstances, even if the battery is being used to power the camera, the Auto Power Off function will not work. • Movies are being played back • A slide show is being shown • A cable is connected to the USB jack or
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    using v/V on the control button, then press the center z. You can select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/ day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y]. • If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power for saving the time data, ever loses its charge (page 94), the CLOCK SET screen automatically reappears. If
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    Setting the date and time (continued) CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2002 / OK 1/ 1 12 : 00 O K AM CANCEL CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2002 / OK 7/ 1 12 : 00 O K AM CANCEL CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2002 / OK 7/ 4 10 : 30 O K PM CANCEL 4 , Select the year, month, day, hour, or minute
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    may not be carried out. 3 Access lamp , Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. To remove the "Memory Stick" Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, then push the "Memory Stick" to pop it out. • Whenever the Access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Never remove the
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    Deciding the still image size and quality FINE AUTO WHITE BAL ISO 1 MENU , Set the mode dial to , turn on the power, and then image quality, you can choose either [FINE] or [STANDARD]. • The image size and quality values chosen here will be preserved even when the camera is turned off. 18
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    attached to email The number of images** that can be saved in a "Memory Stick" The number of images that can be saved in FINE (STANDARD) mode are a computer. When the images are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can differ still images
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    Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode) Mode dial 60min 1600 FINE 4 F2.8 30 1 , Set the mode dial to , and turn on your camera. the zoom function is working (page 22). • When the mode dial is set to , the exposure and focus are adjusted automatically. 2 , Hold your camera with
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    still image is saved in the "Memory Stick." When the Recording lamp goes out, you can shoot the next image. • When you are shooting with the battery, if no tasks are performed for a while with the camera subject. Checking the last image shot (Quick Review) 60min REVIEW 1600 8/8 100-0029 2002 7
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    the SET UP settings (page 92). The T side of this line shows the extent of digital zoom W T • When you are using digital zoom, you cannot confirm the image using the finder. • When you are using the digital zoom feature, the auto focus frame is not displayed. For close-ups of small subjects like
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    Shooting still images 60min 1600 FINE 4 60min 1600 FINE Using the self-timer 60min 1600 FINE 4 1 , Set the mode dial to , and press B ( ) on the control button. (
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    you will hear a beeping sound. The image will be shot after approximately 10 seconds. To cancel the self-timer during Auto): Based on the lighting conditions, the camera will decide if there is enough light, ISO] is set to [AUTO]): - When the zoom is set all the way to the W side, 0.5 to 3.8
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    Shooting still images To reduce "red-eye" when shooting live subjects The AF illuminator light misses the center of the image somewhat, the camera will focus properly as long as it reaches the subject. • When the focus is adjusted manually, the AF illuminator does not function. • In the following
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    ON/OFF The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using on, you can start shooting (page 20). • When the LCD screen is turned off, the digital zoom does not function (page 22). • When the LCD screen is turned off, if you press (Flash
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    : DAY&TIME DATE OFF OK CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : MPEG MOVIE DATE O N OFF AUTO PAGE SELECT Shooting still images 1 , Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP menu is displayed. • When images are shot with the date and time inserted
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    modes listed below to increase the quality of your images. Twilight mode Under dark lighting conditions, you can shoot using the Twilight mode, and still get good images. However, because the shutter speed is slower under these conditions, we recommend you use a tripod. • The flash cannot be used
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    a 1/2 second is selected, "NR" is displayed before the shutter speed indication, and the camera automatically changes to the NR slow shutter mode. The NR slow shutter mode removes noise from recorded Finally, when "PROCESSING" disappears, the image has been recorded. 29 Shooting still images
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    screen of your camera Single (single see the images you shoot with this camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. This camera offers the following three methods for viewing items of image information will also be displayed. Viewing still images Viewing single images 60min 1600 8/8 100-0028
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    EXPOSURE VALUE : 0.0 ISO : 100 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30PM • SINGLE DISPLAY 2 , Select a still Image using b/B on the control button. b : Displays the previous image. B : Displays the next image. , Press the zoom W button once. The display switches to the Index (nine images) screen. To display
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    of the TV set. If your TV has stereo type input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V connecting cable to the Lch jack. • Connect the A/V connecting cable to the camera and the TV set only after confirming that both are turned off. 2 TV/Video toggle switch , Turn on the power of
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    view the playback picture on a TV, you need a TV having a video input jack and a video connecting cable. The color system of the TV must be the same as that of your digital still camera. Check the following list: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador
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    Deleting still images 60min 1600 5/5 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30PM FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME 1 , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Select [OK] using v on the control button, then press the center z. "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" appears on the screen. When this message disappears, the image has been
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    Deleting on the Index (nine images) screen Deleting still images DELETE PROTECT PRINT DELETE CANCEL SELECT ALL • SET MENU TO NEXT 1 MENU , While an Index (nine images) screen (page 31) is displayed, press MENU.
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    PRINT PROTECT DELETE 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30PM • OK 4 , Press MENU. Select [OK] using b/B on the control button, then press the center z. When "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" disappears, the images have been deleted. To cancel the deletion Select [EXIT] using b on the control button, then press the center
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    Deleting still images DELETE O K CANCEL 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30PM • OK 3 , Select [OK] using v on the control button, then press the center z. When "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" disappears, the image has been deleted. To cancel the deletion Select [CANCEL] using V on the control button, then press the
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    to SET UP, and turn on the power. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to record images; this process is also called "initialization." The "Memory Stick" provided with this camera, and those available commercially, are already formatted, and can be used immediately. • When you
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    mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. When a USB connector is not provided 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
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    1 Installing the USB driver Opening window Click here 1 , Turn on your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time. The opening window appears. If it does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t (ImageMixer) in order. •
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    ImageMixer for Sony" software. Click [DirectX] and follow instructions on each succeeding window. Your computer restarts when the installation is completed. "Memory Stick" 1 AC power 2 adaptor , Insert the "Memory Stick" with the images you want to copy into the camera. Connect the camera and the
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    computer USB MODE NORMAL a a a a 1 , Connect the supplied USB cable to your camera. Then, connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. • When using a desktop computer, connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear panel. • When using Windows XP, the copy wizard automatically
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    The contents of the "Memory Stick" inserted in your camera appear. • This section describes an example of copying images to the "My Documents" folder. • When the "Removable Disk" icon does not appear, see the next page. • You can use the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software to copy images to your
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    of the devices above, follow the steps below to delete them. 1 Click [ Sony DSC] or [ Sony Handycam]. 2 Click [Delete]. The "Device deletion confirmation" window appears. 3 Click [OK]. The device is deleted. Try the USB driver installation again using the supplied CD-ROM (page 40). 4 Copying images
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    Documents" folder is used as a copy-to folder for explanation. 5 2 , Click [Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures], then click [Next]. The "Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard" window appears. Copying still images to your computer 45
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    • When you want to continue copying other images, disconnect the USB cable once and reconnect it. Then, follow the process from Step 1. 1 • You can use the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software to view images on your computer. For details, see the software's help files. 2 , Double-click the
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    Removing the USB cable from your computer or the "Memory Stick" from your camera during a USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click on the task tray. 2 Click (Sony DSC), then click [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. This step
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    MOMLV100 File name DSC0ssss.JPG CLP0ssss.GIF CLP0ssss.THM MBL0ssss.GIF MBL0ssss.THM DSC0ssss.JPG MOV0ssss.MPG DSC0ssss.MPG File meaning • Still image files shot normally • Still image files shot in - E-MAIL mode (page 59) - VOICE mode (page 59) - Multi Burst mode (page 57) • Clip Motion files
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    • Sony USB Driver • Sony USB Shim 6 When the message for confirmation is shown, click [OK]. 7 Restart your computer. 2 Preparing your camera For details, see page 41. 3 Connecting your camera to your computer For details, see page 42. Removing the USB cable from your computer or the "Memory Stick
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    Press MENU. Changing items in the SET UP screen a Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : MPEG MOVIE OFF O N OFF AUTO SELECT Before advanced operations b Select the setting item you want to
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    frame changes from white to green. Multipoint AF 60min 1600 FINE 4 Advanced still image shooting • When you are shooting movies (MPEG movie) and you want to focus only on what you aim at. • When you use Digital zoom or AF illuminator, priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the
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    you are shooting two human subjects, and there is a gap between them, the camera may focus on the background visible in the gap. In a case like this lock to ensure the subjects are in correct focus. Shutter button a Compose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press
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    the mode dial to , SCN, or . b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (EV) using b/B. The value of the exposure adjustment is displayed. Advanced still image shooting a Set the mode dial to , SCN, or . b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select 9 (FOCUS) using b/B, then select the distance to the
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    using the flash, the adjustment may not work. Shooting techniques In normal shooting, the camera makes automatic exposure adjustments. Check the image to be shot, if it looks like the image below, you should make manual adjustments. If you are shooting a back-lit person or a snowy scene, make your
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    The Spot lightmetering aiming point disappears, and the camera returns to normal light-metering. Adjusting color tones special lighting conditions, you can select the settings manually. AUTO (no display) The white balance is manual setting is cancelled, and the shooting of the image is done
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    the correct color almost instantly. However, digital still cameras are greatly influenced by light. Normally, this camera adjusts automatically, but if you notice that ×120) The maximum number of frames you can shoot in one Clip Motion shot is 10. This is the best choice for use on a home page. MOBILE
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    Steps 1 to 3 to delete the images in order, from the latest one shot. • If you do not complete Step 6, the image will not be saved in the "Memory Stick." Up to that point, the image is saved temporarily in the camera. • In Clip Motion mode, the date and time will not be recorded. • When
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    frames will be recorded as one image (image size: 1280×960). To delete shot images When using this mode, you cannot delete only certain frames. When you frames you shot will all be displayed at the same time as part of one image. • When Multi Burst images are played back on a camera without the
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    the shutter button for up to 40 seconds. Advanced still image shooting • For instructions on how to attach your images to an e-mail message, refer to the Help files of To return to normal mode In Step 3, select [NORMAL]. the e-mail software
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    Adding special effects - Picture Effect Mode dial: /SCN/ You can add special effects to bring out the contrast in your images. SOLARIZE B&W Control button MENU Mode dial Like an illustration In black and white with clearly delineated bright and dark portions SEPIA NEG.ART Colored to look
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    view a portion of the right side of the image Advanced still image viewing e Press the zoom T button repeatedly, the portion of the image selected in zoom W button when you are viewing images that have not been enlarged, the Index screen will appear (page 31). • The images displayed in Quick Review
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    Recording an enlarged image - Trimming a After you have viewed an image using playback zoom, press MENU. b Select [TRIMMING] using B, then press the center z. c Select the image size using v/ V, then press the center z. The image is recorded, and the screen
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    ), or images recorded in Clip Motion/Multi Burst modes cannot be rotated. • Images shot on other cameras may not rotate correctly on this camera. • When viewing images on a computer, the image viewing software used may not handle the rotation information correctly. Advanced still image viewing 63
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    PRINT OK SLIDE To cancel the protection In Step 4, press the center z again. The - mark disappears. Still image editing For the Index (nine images) screen a Set the mode dial to , press the zoom W button once to switch to the Index (nine images) screen appears. b Press MENU. The menu appears
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    select [OFF], and press the center z. For the Index (three images) screen a Set the mode dial to , press the zoom W button twice to switch to the Index (three images) screen. b Move the image you want to protect to the center your images, repeat this process for each of them. 65 Still image editing
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    Changing image size - Resize Mode dial: You can change the size of your images, and record them as new files. You can change your images to the following sizes. 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 After the resizing is finished, the original image is retained. Control button MENU Mode dial c Press MENU.
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    in shops that follow DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) specifications. • Print marks cannot be nine images) screen a Set the mode dial to and press the zoom W button once to switch to the Index (nine images) screen on the selected image. Still image editing • SET MENU TO NEXT f To print other
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    the Print mark In Step 4, select [CANCEL], or select [EXIT] in Step 8. For the Index (three images) screen a Set the mode dial to , press the zoom W button twice to switch to the Index (three images) screen. b Move the image you want to print to the center using b/B. c Press MENU. The menu
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    fully down. "RECORDING" appears on the screen and the camera starts recording the image. 60min 160 REC0:01[ 5:28] • When the capacity of the "Memory Stick" is used up, recording stops. • For details date and time on the image. • You cannot use the zoom while shooting movies. Enjoying movies 69
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    : You can view movies on the LCD screen of the camera and hear sounds from the speaker of the camera. Control button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to . b Select the desired movie using b/B. Movies are displayed a size smaller than still images. 60min 160 6/8 0:00 c Press the center z. The movie
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    v, then press the center z. "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" appears on the screen. The movie has been deleted when the message disappears. To cancel the deletion In Step 5, select [CANCEL]. For the Index (nine images) screen a Set the mode dial to and press the zoom
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    b/B, then press the center z. The movies are deleted when the "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" message disappears. To cancel the deletion In Step 8, select [EXIT the Index (three images) screen a Set the mode dial to and press the zoom W button twice to switch to the Index (three images) screen. b Move the
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    Editing movies Mode dial: You can cut movies, or delete unnecessary portions of movies. This is the recommended mode to use when the "Memory Stick" capacity is insufficient, or when you attach movies to your e-mail messages. The file numbers assigned when movies are cut The files saved after a movie
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    cutting In Step 5, select [EXIT]. The movie appears on the screen again. • You cannot cut the following files. - Clip Motion files - Multi Burst files - Still image files - Files not long enough to cut - Protected MPEG movie files • You cannot restore files once you cut them. • The original file is
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    copy movies you shot to your computer. Before operation Prepare the camera and your computer following the procedures described on pages 40 to 42. For Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, Me users a Double-click (My Computer), then double-click (Removable Disk). The contents of the "Memory Stick" inserted into
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    "Memory Stick" inserted into your camera appear. 2 Double-click [MSSONY]. 3 Double-click [MOML0001]. 4 Drag and drop the movie files to the hard disk icon. The movie files are copied to your hard disk. To copy movie files using "ImageMixer" You can use the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software to
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    9) located inside the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, then turn on the power again. (This will erase the date/time settings, etc.) RESET Troubleshooting 3 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Troubleshooting Battery and power Symptom The battery pack is not charged
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    is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (when [POWER SAVE] is [OFF], after three minutes.) (page 14). • The battery pack is discharged. p Turn on the power again (page 14). p Replace it with a charged battery pack (page 10). Shooting still images / movies
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    dial is not set to when shooting a movie. p Insert a "Memory Stick" (page 17). p Delete the images saved in the "Memory Stick," or format it. p Change the "Memory Stick." p Set it to the recording position (page 95). - p Set it to or SCN (pages 20, 28). p Set it to (page 69). Troubleshooting 79
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    subject come out red. The date and time are recorded incorrectly. • When shooting still images, Scene selection is set to the Twilight mode. - • The date and p Set the mode dial to • You cannot play back the image on your camera, - if it is modified on a computer or its file name is changed.
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    camera cannot delete an image. • The image is protected. p Cancel the protection (page 64). • The write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick p The write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick" will prevent it. you from deleting be used with the camera. You cannot install the USB driver. Cause - -
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    . - p If you are using the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software, click on HELP. p Consult the computer or software manufacturer. The image and sound are • You are playing back the file directly from the affected by noise when "Memory Stick." you play back an image on a computer. p Copy
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    We recommend that you set the "Memory Stick" write-protect switch to the LOCK position to protect accidental erasure (page 95). Troubleshooting Others Symptom The camera does not work, no operations can be performed. Cause • An "InfoLITHIUM" battery is not used. • The battery level is low or zero
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    Others (continued) Symptom The lens gets fogged. Cause • Condensation is occurring. The camera gets hot if you - use it for a long time. Solution p Leave the camera for about an hour and then try to use it again (page 94). p This is not a malfunction. 84
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    Troubleshooting The following messages appear on the LCD 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
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    9) located inside the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, then turn the power on again. If your camera is not still functioning well after trying the countermeasure a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local autholized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code. Example: E:61
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    the capacity of the "Memory Stick," the image size, and the image quality. Refer to the following charts when you choose a "Memory Stick." • The number 450 900 1800 3600 NORMAL: When 10 frames are shot MOBILE: When two frames are shot Additional information MPEG movies (Units: seconds) 8M 320
  • Sony DSC-P2 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 88
    is set to SCN, this setting cannot be carried out.). x1600×1200 / 1600 (3:2) / 1280×960 / 640×480 Selects the image size used when shooting still images (page 18). xFINE / STANDARD Records images with fine image quality mode. / Records images in the standard image quality mode (page 18). 88
  • Sony DSC-P2 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 89
    EFFECT) (SHARPNESS) Setting VOICE E-MAIL xNORMAL HIGH xNORMAL LOW SOLARIZE / B&W / SEPIA / NEG.ART / xOFF +2 / +1 / x0 / -1 / -2 Description - Records an audio file (with a still image) in addition to the JPEG file (page 59). - Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in addition to the selected
  • Sony DSC-P2 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 90
    When the mode dial is set to (when [MOVING IMAGE] is set to [CLIP MOTION] in the SET UP settings) Item (EV) 9 (FOCUS) WB (WHITE BAL) (SPOT METER) (IMAGE SIZE) (FLASH LEVEL) PFX (P.EFFECT) (SHARPNESS) Setting Description +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / Adjusts the exposure (page 53). +1.0EV / +0.7EV
  • Sony DSC-P2 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 91
    OK CANCEL - Deletes the displayed image (pages 34, 71). - Cancels deleting of the image. - Protects images against accidental erasure (page 64). - Selects still images you want to print (page 67). INTERVAL REPEAT START CANCEL - Sets the slide show interval. (For the single screen only.) x3
  • Sony DSC-P2 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 92
    be displayed when the image is played back. CAMERA Item Setting Description MOVING IMAGE xMPEG MOVIE / (page 27). DIGITAL ZOOM xON / OFF Selects whether to use the digital zoom (page 22). Memory Stick" is changed. - Resets the file numbering and starts from 0001 each time the "Memory Stick
  • Sony DSC-P2 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 93
    . Selecting [BRIGHT] makes the screen bright and easy to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster. Displayed only when you are using your camera with the battery pack. When [POWER SAVE] is set to [ON], this item cannot be set
  • Sony DSC-P2 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 94
    for about one month it becomes completely discharged. In this case, be sure to charge this rechargeable button battery before using the camera. Note that even if this rechargeable button battery is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time. Charging the
  • Sony DSC-P2 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 95
    are two types of "Memory Stick": an ordinary "Memory Stick" and a "MagicGate Memory Stick" that are equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection technology. You can use both types of "Memory Stick" with your camera. However, because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards, data
  • Sony DSC-P2 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 96
    battery pack. Specifications System Image device 6.64 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD Primary color filter Total pixels number of camera Approx. 2 110 000 pixels Lens 3× zoom (Monaural) Audio with still image: MPEG1 conformity (Monaural) Recording media "Memory Stick" Flash Recommended distance
  • Sony DSC-P2 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 97
    mAh) Accessories • A/V connecting cable (1) • NP-FC10 battery pack (1) • AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) • USB cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • "Memory Stick" (16MB) (1) • CD-ROM (USB driver: SPVD-008) (1) • Operating Instructions (1) Design and specifications are subject
  • Sony DSC-P2 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 98
    indicator (60) I Low battery warning (11) J AF range finder (51) K Spot light-meter aiming point (55) L Image quality indicator (18, 19) M Scene selection indicator (28) N Remaining images indicator (19) Self-diagnostics display (86) O Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity indicator (19) P Center
  • Sony DSC-P2 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 99
    information A Recording mode indicator (69) B Remaining battery indicator display (11) C White balance indicator (55 Memory Stick" capacity indicator (19) J Center AF indicator (51)/ Focus preset value (53) K EV adjustment indicator (53) L Macro (22) M Self-timer indicator (23) N Menu/Guide
  • Sony DSC-P2 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 100
    (64)/Print mark indicator (67) C Zoom indicator (61) D File name (48) E Number of pages recorded in "Memory Stick" (19) F Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity indicator (19) G Image number (19) H Image size indicator (18, 19) I Date/time recorded indicator (27)/Menu/Guide menu (50) 100 J Image size
  • Sony DSC-P2 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 101
    Power Off feature 14 A/V connecting cable 32 B Battery pack Battery life 12 Charging the battery pack 10 Charging time 12 Remaining driver 40 ISO 88 J JPG 48 L LCD screen display DSPL/LCD ON/OFF 26 LCD brightness 93 M Memory Stick Formatting a "Memory Stick 38 Inserting a "Memory Stick
  • Sony DSC-P2 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 102
    that can be shot ...... 12 Using auto adjustment mode 20 Using the self-timer 23 White balance 55 Zoom 22 T Trimming 62 TV set 32 U USB 40, 42 Using your camera abroad 13 V Viewing single images 30 VOICE 59 W Warnings and messages 85 Z Zoom Digital zoom 22 Playback zoom 61 Using the
  • Sony DSC-P2 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 103
  • Sony DSC-P2 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 104
    307550912 Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Additional information on this product and answers to frequent asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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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-P2
Serial No.
DSC-P2
© 2002 Sony Corporation
Getting started
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Shooting still images
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Viewing still images
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Deleting still images
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Copying still images to your computer
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Before advanced operations
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Advanced still image shooting
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Advanced still image viewing
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Still image editing
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Enjoying movies
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Troubleshooting
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Additional information
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Index