Sony DSC-P41 Operating Instructions

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    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-P41/P43 Serial
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    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-P41, DSC-P43 Responsible Party:Sony this manual a Class B digital device, pursuant instructions,
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    DSC-P43 lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. For the Customers in Europe This product and sound of this digital camera. Notice If static electricity authority. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES
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    the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" instructions on how to remove it before using the camera. Do not expose the camera to sand or dust Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause a malfunction. Do not aim the camera
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    and screen status used in manual The illustrations and screen status used in this manual are of the DSC-P43 unless noted otherwise. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "MagicGate," are
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    images Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera 37 Viewing images on a TV screen (DSC-P43 only 39 Deleting still images Deleting images 41 Formatting a "Memory Stick 43 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera .. 45 Changing menu settings 45 Changing items on the
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    your computer - For Windows users 79 Installing the USB driver 80 Connecting the camera to your computer 81 Copying images 82 Viewing the images 106 Setup items 109 Precautions 111 The "Memory Stick 112 The batteries 113 The battery charger (DSC-P43 only) ....114 Specifications 114 The LCD
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    ) H Lens I Microphone 8 J Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) • 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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    (MONO) jack (DSC-P43 only) (39) K (Image Size/Delete) button (21, 41) L D-Zoom (W/T) buttons (27)/ (Index) button (38)/ / (Playback zoom) buttons (60) M Access lamp (20) N OPEN button (12) O Battery/"Memory Stick" cover (12) P Battery insertion slot (12) Q "Memory Stick" insertion slot (20
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    camera. Acceptable batteries HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2) - NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSCP43) - NH-AA-2DA twin-pack, etc. (not supplied) R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) - AM3-P2AE (supplied with the DSC-P41 with the DSC-P43). If the problem. * The "memory
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    DSC-P43 in temperatures below 5°C (41°F). • Alkaline batteries may characteristics of alkaline batteries, the camera may shut off if you Hydride batteries (supplied with the DSCP43 only) or that you use wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately
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    Approximately 5 hours 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Turn up the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, and slide the cover in the • Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the battery/"Memory Stick" cover by wiping them with a dry cloth. If the poles of the batteries
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    you do not drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Battery remaining indicator As the battery power decreases with off, press to turn it on. • Based on the conditions under which the camera is being used and the state of the charge, or on the environment, this
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    or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick" as necessary. Note that the actual Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC-P43) DSC-P43) LCD screen LCD screen On Off Approx. 170 Approx. 220 AM3-P2AE (2) (supplied with the DSC-P41
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    . • Be sure to use the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor. Other AC adaptors cannot be used with this camera. • Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by. If some trouble occurs while using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall
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    sources You can use your camera in any country or region with the battery charger (supplied with the DSC-P43 only) or the AC-LS5 an electrical transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction. Turning your camera on/off POWER POWER lamp POWER , Press POWER to turn on the power.
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    Getting started How to use the control button Setting the date and time Program P Auto Camera WB ISO Fine Standard P. Quality FINE WB ISO To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu or the Setup screen (pages 45, 46), and use the control button to make the changes. For
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    Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel 3 , Select the desired date format with v/V on the control button, then press 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
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    Getting started Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2005 / 1 / 1 10 : 30 OK AM Cancel 6 , Select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z. The date and time are set and the clock will start to keep time. • To cancel the setting process, select [Cancel], then press z. 19
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    or playback may not be carried out. 3 , 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 open the battery
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    Shooting still images Setting the still image size Mode switch 4M 4M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) Image Size 4M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) VGA Image Size 1 , Set the mode switch to and turn on the power. 2 , Press (Image Size). The Image Size setup item appears. • For more information about the
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    your image is larger and the number of images recordable in the "Memory Stick" is fewer. Choose an image size and quality level appropriate to the is [4M]. This size can give the highest image quality using each camera. 2) This option records images in a horizontal to vertical proportion of 3:2
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    "Memory Stick"3) The (121) 119 (216) 242 (440) 494 (898) 3M 10 (18) 20 (37) 41 (74) 82 (149) 148 (264) 302 (537) 617 (1097) 1M 24 (46) 46. • When the images recorded using other Sony devices are played back, the image size viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size.
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    is turned on. • You can create a new folder in the "Memory Stick" and select the folder for storing images (page 47). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position a subject in the center of the focus frame. • The camera is equipped with the auto macro AF function. The minimum focal
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    is completed, and the still image is saved in the "Memory Stick." When the recording lamp (page 9) goes out, you can shoot the next image. • When you are shooting with the batteries, if no tasks are performed for a while with the camera turned on, power is automatically shut off to preserve battery
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    position according to the subject position and size, and "AF mode" which sets when the camera starts and stops focusing on. See page 49 for details. Checking the last image shot - Quick Review Review VGA 101 8/8 101-0008 2005 1 1 10:30PM RETURN , Press b (7) on the control button. To return
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    (4 inches) from the lens surface • You cannot use the zoom when you shoot a movie (page 74). Zoom Your camera is equipped with the following two types of digital zoom, smart zoom and precision digital zoom. These zoom functions can be selected on the Setup screen. The default setting is precision
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    is enlarged with almost no distortion. This lets you use smart zoom with the same feeling as optical zoom. To set smart zoom, set [Digital Zoom] in (Camera) to [Smart] on the Setup screen (page 109). The maximum zoom scale depends on the selected image size as follows. Image size Maximum zoom
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    second emission is to shoot the image. • You can change the brightness of the flash using [ ] (Flash Level) in the menu settings (page 56). (When (Camera) is set to [Auto] in the menu, you cannot change the brightness of the flash.) • Because the shutter speed is slower under dark conditions when
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    To reduce "red-eye" when shooting live subjects The flash pre-strobes before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set [Red Eye Reduction] in (Camera) to [On] on the Setup screen (page 109). appears on the LCD screen. m When flashed • The best performance may not be given depending on
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    on subjects located near the center. • The AF illuminator does not operate when (Camera) is set to (Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode). • The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there are no problems with safety, directly looking into the AF illuminator emitter at close range is not
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    displayed, see page 116. • This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off. Inserting the date and time on a still image Program Auto Camera Mode 1 MENU , Set the mode switch to press MENU. The menu screen appears. , and • The date and time cannot be inserted in Multi Burst mode
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    v on the control button, then press B. Select [Date/Time] with v/V on the control button, then press B. Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Precision Date Off Auto Off PAGE SELECT 4 , Select the date and time setting with v/V on the
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    Shooting according to scene conditions Select one of the following modes, then shoot by pressing the shutter button and this will have a positive effect on your photo. Twilight mode Under dark lighting conditions, you can shoot a distant night view. Because the shutter speed is slow, it is
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    Shooting still images Candle mode At a party, a candlelight service, and so on, you can shoot without spoiling the atmosphere effected by the candlelight. Because the shutter speed is slow, it is recommended that you use a tripod. Program Auto Camera Mode 1 MENU , Set the mode switch to , then
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    Functions available based on the mode When shooting in , , , , or mode, the combination of some functions, such as the flash mode, are fixed to suit shooting conditions. See the following table. Function Mode Flash mode AF range finder frame Focus preset White Burst/Multi balance Burst a ∞
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    the movies, see page 75. • For a detailed description of the LCD screen indicators, see page 118. 1 , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the camera. The newest image in the selected recording folder (page 59) is displayed. • The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to the image
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    Viewing on the index screen VGA 101 3/9 D-Zoom T 101-0003 2005 1 1 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME SINGLE DISPLAY SINGLE DISPLAY 2 , Select the desired still image with b/B on the control button. b : Displays the previous image. B : Displays the next image. 1 , Press (index). The display switches
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    Viewing still images Viewing images on a TV screen (DSC-P43 only) VGA 101 2/9 A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 A/V OUT (MONO) jack , Connect the supplied A/V connecting cable to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of the TV. If your TV has stereo type input
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    a TV having a video input jack and the A/V connecting cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match as that of your digital still camera. Check the following list: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru
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    VOLUME Delete Exit BACK/NEXT Delete Exit BACK/NEXT 1 , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the camera. Select the image you want to delete with b/B on the control button. • Note that the images once deleted cannot cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with V on the control button, then press z. 41
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    Deleting on the Index screen Delete Exit Select All In This Folder 1 , While an Index screen (page 38) is displayed, press (delete). • Note that the images once deleted cannot be recovered. Delete Exit Select All In This Folder SELECT TO NEXT 2 , Select [Select] with b/B on the control
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    the deletion, select [Cancel], then press z. Formatting a "Memory Stick" 4 , Press (delete). Select [OK] with B "Memory Stick" you want to format into the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" a "Memory Stick," be aware that all of the data in the "Memory Stick" will
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    : Format All data will be erased Ready? OK Cancel 2 MENU , Turn on the camera, then press MENU. Press B on the control button to advance to , then press B again. The Setup screen appears. 3 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V on the control button. Select [Format] with B on the control button
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    section describes how to operate the menu and the Setup screen. MENU Control button Changing menu settings a Press MENU. The menu appears. Program Auto Camera P WB ISO • The displayed items differ depending on the position of the mode switch. b Select the setting item you want to change with
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    the Setup items, see page 109. Deciding the still image quality You can select the still image quality from [Fine] or [Standard]. Before operation Set (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 45 and 106). MENU Control button Mode switch a Set the mode switch to . b Press MENU. The menu
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    b/B, then select the desired image quality with v/V. Fine Standard P. Quality FINE WB ISO Creating or selecting a folder Your camera can create multiple folders within a "Memory Stick." You can select the folder used to store images. When not creating a new folder, "101MSDCF" folder is selected
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    Selecting the recording folder a Display the Setup screen (page 46). b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V, [Change REC. Folder] with B/V, and [OK] with B/v , then press z. The recording folder is stored in the newly selected folder. You cannot move images to other folders using the camera. 48
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    menu to other than [Auto] (pages 45 and 106). MENU Control button Mode switch Choosing a focus range finder frame - AF range finder Multipoint AF ( ) The camera calculates the distance in five areas to the top, the bottom, the left, the right, and in the center of the image, letting you shoot
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    or flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed. • Some of the AF range finder settings are restricted based on the setting of (Camera) in the menu (page 36). Choosing a focus operation - AF Mode Single AF ( ) This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. The focus is not adjusted
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    at the edge of the frame, or when using Center AF, the camera may focus on the center instead of on the subject at the auto focus mode. In these cases, use of the Focus preset is convenient. Before operation Set (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 45 and 106). MENU Control button Mode
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    not show the exact distance. Use it as a guide. • Some of the distance settings are restricted based on the setting of (Camera) in the menu (page 36). 52 Adjusting the exposure - EV adjustment You can manually shift the exposure value determined by the camera. Use this mode when you do not get the
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    a darker exposure for the image. In such cases, adjustment of the exposure in the + plus direction is effective. When shooting a darker overall image, the camera judges that the subject is dark and may set a brighter exposure for the image. In such cases, adjustment of the exposure in the - minus
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    the exposure to the subject even when the subject is backlit or there is strong contrast between the subject and the background. Before operation Set (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 45 and 106). 54 Control button Mode switch a Set the mode switch to or . b Press B ( ) on the
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    white balance may not be properly adjusted. • When the flash strobes, the manual setting is canceled, and the image is recorded in [Auto] mode. • Some of the white balance settings are restricted based on the setting of (Camera) in the menu (page 36). a Set the mode switch to or . b Press
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    Flash Level You can adjust the amout of flash light. Before operation Set (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 45 and 106). settings. • When the battery level is insufficient or the capacity of the "Memory Stick" is used up, recording stops even if you press and hold the shutter button
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    self-timer, pressing the shutter button records up to five images in succession. • You may not shoot images in succession, depending on the setting of (Camera) in the menu (page 36). Shooting in Multi Burst mode - Multi Burst Pressing the shutter button once records 16 frames in a row. This is
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    special effects to bring out the contrast in your images. B&W In black and white Sepia Colored to look like an old photograph Before operation Set (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 45 and 106). MENU Control button Mode switch Shutter button a Set the mode switch to or . b Press
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    Cancel BACK/NEXT e Select [OK] with v , then press z. To cancel the selection In Step 5, select [Cancel]. When multiple folders are created in the "Memory Stick" When the first or last image in the folder is displayed, the following icons are indicated on the LCD screen. : Moves to the previous
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    press (playback zoom) when you are viewing images that have not been enlarged, the Index screen will appear (page 37). • The images displayed in Quick Review (page 26) can be enlarged using the procedures outlined in Steps 3 to 5. 60
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    /5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min Image Folder:Plays back all the images in the selected folder. All:Plays back all the images in the "Memory Stick." Repeat On:Plays the images back repeatedly. Off:Plays through the images one time and then stops. d Select [Start] with V/B, then press z. The slide show
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    images. • You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may switch • When Multi Burst images are played back on a computer or on a camera without the Multi Burst function, the 16 frames you shot will be displayed at
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    Playing back continuously a Set the mode switch to . b Select the Multi Burst image with b/B. The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously. 101 14/14 101-0014 2005 1 1 10:30PM PAUSE BACK/NEXT VOLUME To pause Press z. To resume playback, press z again. The playback starts from the
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    prevent accidental erasure of an important image, you can protect it. MENU Control button Mode switch • Note that formatting the "Memory Stick" erases all the data in the "Memory Stick" even if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered. • It may take some time to protect the images
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    h Select [OK] with B, then press z. The - mark turns white and the selected image is protected. To cancel the protection In Step 4, select [Cancel], or in Step 8, select [Exit]. To release protection In Step 5, select an image for which you want to release protection with v/V/b/B and press z. The -
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    images to be printed. This function is convenient when you want to print images at a shop or using a printer that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using PictBridge compliant printers. MENU Control button Mode switch • You cannot mark movies. • When you mark images shot
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    g Press MENU. h Select [OK] with B, then press z. The mark turns white and the setting is completed. To delete the mark In Step 5, select the image you want to delete the mark with v/V/b/B, and press z. To delete all the marks from the images in the folder In Step 4, select [All In This Folder],
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    to a PictBridge compliant printer. For preparation, you only need to select the USB connection on the Setup screen and connect the camera to the printer. Using a PictBridge compliant printer allows you to easily print the Index prints*. * An Index print function may not be provided depending on
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    . Disconnect the USB cable and set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] (page 68). Printing images You can select an image and print it. Set up the camera following the procedure on page 68, and then connect the printer. MENU Control button • You cannot print movies. • If an error message is sent from
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    f Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The image is printed. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the (Not disconnect USB cable) mark is indicated on the LCD screen. Printing 1/3 Exit To cancel printing In Step 4, select [Cancel] or in Step 6, select [Exit]. To print other images After Step
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    make a set by combining multiple different images and print the set in the specified number of copies (see "On the Index screen"). Set up the camera following the procedure on page 68, and connect the printer. * An index print function may not be provided depending on a printer. MENU Control button
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    On the single screen a Display the image you want to print with b/B. b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Print) with b/B, then press z. d Select [This image] with v/V, then press z. The Print screen appears. VGA 101 2/9 Print Index Off Date Off Quantity 1 Exit OK • Setting items not available
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    Still image printing (PictBridge printer) On the Index screen a Press (index) to switch to the Index screen. b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Print) with B, then press z. d Select [Select] with b/B, then press z. e Select the desired image with v/V/b/B, then press z. The mark is indicated
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    when you record the image into the "Memory Stick PRO." 74 d Press the shutter button fully down. "REC" appears on the LCD screen and the camera starts recording the image and sound. 101 The LCD screen turns blue (DSC-P43 only). • See page 105 for the recording time allowed for each image size.
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    screen You can view movies on the LCD screen of the camera and hear sounds from the speaker of the camera. Control button a Set the mode switch to . b viewing still images (page 39) (DSC-P43 only). • A movie recorded using other Sony devices may be displayed a size smaller than still images.
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    Deleting movies You can delete unwanted movies. Control button Mode switch • You cannot delete the protected movies. • Note that the movies once deleted cannot be recovered. 76 On the single screen a Set the mode switch to . b Select the movie you want to delete with b/B. c Press (delete). The
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    ] with b, then press z. Cutting movies 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. Note that the original movie is deleted after you cut it. The
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    MENU Control button Mode switch a Set the mode switch to . b Select the movie you want to cut with b/B. c Press MENU. The menu appears. d Select (Divide) with B, then press z. Next, select [OK] with v , then press z. The playback of the movie starts. 78 e Decide on a cutting point. Press z at the
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    a USB connector nor a "Memory Stick" slot is provided, you can Enjoying images on your computer copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. http://www.sony.net/ Contents of the CD-ROM x USB Driver This driver is needed in order to connect the camera to a computer. When
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    using Windows XP, you need not install the USB driver. Once the USB driver is installed, you need not install the USB driver. a 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 install menu screen appears
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    Enjoying images on your computer Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the "Memory Stick" with the images you want to copy into the camera. • Be sure to use batteries that have a sufficient battery capacity, or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). When you copy images to your computer using
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    P Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the "Memory Stick," or turning off the camera during a USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click on the tasktray. Double-click here 2 Click (Sony DSC), then click [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4
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    (page 81). Click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard], then click [OK]. The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" screen appears. b Click [Next]. The images stored on the "Memory Stick" are displayed. c Click the checkbox of images that you do not want to copy
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    and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the "Memory Stick." Example: when viewing folders on Windows XP (when using a "Memory Stick") Folder containing image data which was recorded using the camera not equipped with the folder creating function. Folder
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    Folder 101MSDCF to 999MSDCF File name DSC0ssss.JPG MOV0ssss.MPG MOV0ssss.THM File meaning • Still image files shot in - Normal mode (page 24) - Burst mode (page 56) - Multi Burst mode (page 57) • Movie files (page 74) • Index image files recorded in movie mode (page 74) • ssss stands for any
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    deleted from the "Memory Stick" using the camera. Copy the image files stored on your computer to a "Memory Stick" and view them on the camera. • Skip Step to manage the images shot with your camera. Installing the "Picture Package" software installs the USB driver at the same time. • When the
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    CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. • If you have not yet installed the USB driver (page 80), do not connect the camera to the computer before you install the "Picture Package" software (except Windows XP). b Click [Picture Package]. c Select the desired language
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    setup for Direct X" screen appears after you install the application software, follow the instructions. g Confirm if the checkbox of "Yes, I want to restart my computer the camera and your computer with the USB cable. "Picture Package" starts up automatically and the images in the "Memory Stick" are
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    use of the application software, click on the upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help. Technical support of "Picture Package" is provided by the Pixela User Support Center. For more information, refer to the enclosed information with the CD-ROM. Viewing images on a computer Click
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    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://www.sony.net/ a Connecting your camera to your computer For details, see page 81.
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    the newly recognized icon on the desktop. The contents of the "Memory Stick" inserted in your camera appear. 2 Double-click "DCIM." 3 Double-click the folder that install "ImageMixer VCD2." Technical support of "ImageMixer VCD2" is provided by the Pixela User Support Center. For more information,
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    OS: Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) The above OS must be installed at the factory CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac G3/G4 series Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recomended) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation: approximately 250 MB Display: 1024 × 768 dots or
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    camera again. (This will clear the date and time settings, etc.) Troubleshooting 3 Should your camera still not work properly, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service the battery/"Memory Stick" cover are dirty. • The nickel-metal hydride batteries are exhibiting the "memory effect"
  • Sony DSC-P41 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
    74). The shooting image is not displayed on the LCD screen during a movie shooting (DSC-P43 only). • The image size is set to [640 (Fine)] when the A/ p Unable to zoom. • The subject is too close. • When shooting still images, (Camera) is set to or . • You have set the focus preset distance. • The
  • Sony DSC-P41 | Operating Instructions - Page 95
    you are using the camera in a dark place. • [PFX] (P.Effect) is set to [B&W]. • The smear phenomenon is occurring. Solution p Set [Digital Zoom] to [Precision] (pages 27, 46, 109). - p Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart any mode other than [B&W] (page 58). p This is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting 95
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    page 36). p Cancel the Multi Burst or Burst mode. You cannot shoot in Burst • The capacity of the "Memory Stick" is full. p Delete unnecessary images (pages 41, 76). mode. • The camera can record only one image, since the p Install charged batteries or replace with new ones (pages 11, remaining
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    the camera on the played back on a TV (DSC- Setup screen is incorrect. P43 only). Troubleshooting Deleting/editing an image Symptom Cause Solution Your camera cannot delete an image. • The image is protected. p Cancel the protection (page 64). • The write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick
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    do not know whether or not your OS can be used with the camera. Cause - Solution p Check "Recommended computer environment" (pages 79, 90). You cannot install the USB driver. Your computer does not recognize your camera. - • The camera is turned off. • The battery level is too low. • You are not
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    for your OS (pages 82, 83, 90). p Use a "Memory Stick" that was formatted using the camera. p Run "Picture Package Menu" and check [Settings]. p Make " (page 84). Troubleshooting "Memory Stick" Symptom You cannot insert a "Memory Stick." You cannot record on a "Memory Stick." Cause • You are
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    . • All the data on the "Memory Stick" are erased by p We recommend that you set the "Memory Stick" write-protect formatting. You cannot restore on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. You cannot print images. • The camera is not connected to the printer. •
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    p Check the indicator (pages 116 to 119). The lens gets fogged. • Condensation is occurring. p Turn off the camera, leave the camera for about an hour and then try to use it again (page 111). The camera gets hot if you - use it for a long time. p This is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting 101
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    • The folder whose first three digits of the name is "999" exists on the "Memory Stick." You cannot create any more folders. Cannot record • You attempted to select the folder that is available only for viewing with your camera. Select other folders (page 48). • Camera shake may occur due to
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    not a movie. • You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than your camera. • A problem with the lens caused an error. • [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. Check the device. • Depending on the circumstances
  • Sony DSC-P41 | Operating Instructions - Page 104
    is trouble with your camera's hardware. Turn the power off and on again (page 16). The camera cannot read or write Re-insert the "Memory Stick" several data on the "Memory Stick." times. An unformatted "Memory Stick" Format the "Memory Stick" (page 43). is inserted. The inserted "Memory Stick
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    that can be saved and the shooting time are different, depending on the capacity of the "Memory Stick," the image size, and the image quality. Refer to the following charts when you choose a "Memory Stick." • The number of images is listed in Fine (Standard) order. • The values for the number of
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    1) (P.Quality) 1) Mode (REC Mode) Setting Description / / / / // Program / x Auto Selects the camera mode (page 25). +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / +1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV / an image using the normal recording mode. 1) When (Camera) is set to [Auto], this item is not displayed. 2) Some
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    flash light (page 56). Sets the special effects for the image (page 58). 1) When 3) When 4) When (Camera) is set to [Auto], this item is not displayed. (Camera) is set to , or , this item is not displayed. (Camera) is set to or , this item is not displayed. When the mode switch is set to
  • Sony DSC-P41 | Operating Instructions - Page 108
    Item (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) Setting Interval Image Repeat Start Cancel 4M / 3M / 1M / VGA / Cancel (counter-clockwise) / (clockwise) / OK / Cancel OK / Cancel Description - Sets the slide show interval (page 61). (For single-image screen only.) x3 sec/ 5 sec/ 10 sec/ 30 sec/ 1 min -
  • Sony DSC-P41 | Operating Instructions - Page 109
    (Camera) Item AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Setting xSingle / Monitor Smart / xPrecision Day&Time / Date / xOff Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Formats the "Memory Stick." Note that formatting erases all data on a "Memory Stick," including even protected images (page 43). Creates a
  • Sony DSC-P41 | Operating Instructions - Page 110
    the LCD screen bright and easy to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster Out (DSCP43 only) Clock Set PictBridge/PTP/ xNormal NTSC PAL OK / Cancel Description - Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the "Memory Stick" is changed
  • Sony DSC-P41 | Operating Instructions - Page 111
    range of 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (When using alkaline batteries: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)). Shooting in extremely cold or hot locations that exceed this range is not recommended. On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very
  • Sony DSC-P41 | Operating Instructions - Page 112
    with your camera is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection. 3) Supports high-speed data transmission using the parallel interface. 4) [640 (Fine)] size movies can be recorded or played back only using a "Memory Stick PRO" or "Memory Stick PRO Duo." • The "Memory Stick" formatted with
  • Sony DSC-P41 | Operating Instructions - Page 113
    Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) • Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor when using the "Memory Stick Duo" with the camera. If you insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the camera without attaching the Memory Stick battery (supplied with the DSC-P43) life is limited.
  • Sony DSC-P41 | Operating Instructions - Page 114
    charger (DSC-P43 only) • Do not charge any other batteries except the Sony nickel-metal malfunction. Specifications x Camera [System] Image device 6.85 mm (1/2.7 type Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording medium "Memory Stick" Flash Recommended distance (when ISO sensitivity is
  • Sony DSC-P41 | Operating Instructions - Page 115
    /CS2B Ni-MH Battery charger (1) (DSC-P43 only) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (DSC-P43 only) • USB cable (1) • A/V connecting cable (1) (DSC-P43 only) • Wrist strap (1) • "Memory Stick" (16MB) (1) • CD-ROM (USB driver: SPVD-012) (1) • Operating Instructions (1) Design and specifications are subject
  • Sony DSC-P41 | Operating Instructions - Page 116
    ) D Battery remaining indicator (13) qa E White balance indicator (55)/ qs Camera mode indicator/ qd Flash mode (29)/ qf Red-eye reduction (30) F Remaining number of recordable images indicator (23) M Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity indicator N Self-diagnosis display (104)/ Date/time
  • Sony DSC-P41 | Operating Instructions - Page 117
    time [Maximum recordable time] indicator (74) +2.0EV qg qh K Recording folder indicator (47) L Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity indicator M Self-diagnosis display (104) N Self-timer indicator (28) O EV adjustment indicator (52) P Menu/guide menu (45) • Pressing the MENU button switches the menu
  • Sony DSC-P41 | Operating Instructions - Page 118
    date/time of the image (32)/ Menu/guide menu (45) I PictBridge connecting indicator (68) J Playback folder indicator (59) K Image number L Number of images recorded in the playback folder M Recording folder indicator (47) N Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity indicator O Self-diagnosis display (104
  • Sony DSC-P41 | Operating Instructions - Page 119
    in the playback folder H Recording folder indicator (47) I Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity indicator J Counter (75) K Playback screen (75) L Playback bar (75) M Menu/Guide menu (45) • Pressing the MENU button switches the menu/ guide menu on/off. The page numbers in parentheses indicate the
  • Sony DSC-P41 | Operating Instructions - Page 120
    49 Auto Power Off function 16 Auto Review 109 B B&W 58 Battery remaining indicator Deleting movies 76 Deleting still images 41 Digital zoom 27 Divide 77 DPOF 66 43 I Image quality 46 Image size 21, 22 ImageMixer VCD2 91 Incandescent 55 Index screen 37 Index Inserting a "Memory Stick
  • Sony DSC-P41 | Operating Instructions - Page 121
    60 Power on/off 16 Precautions 111 Precision digital zoom 27 Print (DPOF) mark 66 Protect 64 Q Quick Review 26 R Red Eye Reduction 30 RESET button 54 T Twilight 34 Twilight portrait 34 U USB 81, 90 USB driver 80 Using your camera abroad 16 V VGA 22 Video CD 92 Viewing images on TV 39
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    Printed on 100% recycled paper 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-P41/P43
Serial No.
DSC-P41/P43
© 2004 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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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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Still image printing
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(PictBridge printer)
Enjoying movies
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Enjoying images on your computer _______
Troubleshooting
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Additional information
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Index ______________________________