Sony DSC-P7 Operating Instructions (primary manual)

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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-P7/P9 Serial
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    ) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 Never expose the battery pack to temperature above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center
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    accordance with the instructions, may cause digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. For the Customers in Germany
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    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 product names used in this manual are, in general,
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    the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. Do not aim the camera
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    images) screen 38 Formatting a "Memory Stick 40 Copying still images to your computer Copying still images to your computer .. 41 1 Installing the USB driver 42 2 Preparing your camera 43 3 Connecting your camera to your computer 44 4 Copying images 45 5 Viewing the images on your computer 48
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    (nine images) screen.....66 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 79 Warnings and messages 86 SET UP items 93 Precautions 95 Enjoying movies Shooting movies 71 Viewing movies on the LCD screen .......72 Deleting movies 73 For the single screen 73 The "Memory Stick 96 The "InfoLITHIUM" battery
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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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    images (green) /CHG /CHG lamp (orange) SET UP: To set the SET UP items I Zoom button (for shooting) (24)/ (11, 26) Index button (for viewing) (33) C LCD screen D DSPL/LCD ON/OFF button (28) E DC IN jack (10, 14) F MENU button (19) J Battery/"Memory Stick" cover K RESET button (79) L Access
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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 15). • 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 camera and the wall outlet (wall socket). Battery remaining indicator The battery remaining indicator shows the remaining shooting or viewing
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    or viewed allow for changing the "Memory Stick" as necessary. Actual results may differ slightly from these, depending on the conditions of use. 12 Shooting* still images Image size DSC-P9 2272×1704 640×480 DSC-P7 2048×1536 640×480 LCD screen ON OFF ON OFF NP-FC10 (supplied) Battery life
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    set to [OFF]. - Using the battery Set the mode dial to SET UP, and set [POWER SAVE] in [SETUP 2] to [ON]. The factory setting is [ON] (page 94). When the POWER SAVE function is activated • The LCD screen will be darker than it is when [POWER SAVE] is set the Flash mode is normally set to " " (No
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    adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket). • When you have finished 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 it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) even if the
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    are performed for a while* when shooting, viewing images, or setting up the camera while using the battery pack, power is automatically shut off to preserve battery power. However, in the following circumstances, even if the battery pack is being used to power the camera, the Auto Power Off function
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    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 95), the CLOCK SET screen automatically reappears. If this happens, reset the date and time by following
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    be shown above, and a V will be shown below the item currently selected to be set. 5 , Set the desired numerical value using v/V on the control button, then press the center z. After setting the current numerical value, set the next item. Repeat the above process until all of the items have been
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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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    SIZE DSC-P7 DSC-P9 2 , Select (IMAGE SIZE) using b/B on the control button. Select the desired image size using v/V. The image size is set. FINE Select the desired image quality using v/V. The image quality is set. When the setting is completed, press MENU. The menu disappears from the screen.
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    preserve your image. This means you can save fewer images in your "Memory Stick." Choose an image size and quality level appropriate for the kind of images 2272×1704 (DSC-P9) Very fine prints 2272 (3:2) (DSC-P9) 3:2 prints* 2048×1536 (DSC-P7) Very fine prints 2048 (3:2) (DSC-P7) 3:2 prints
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    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 shown below. (Units: number of images) Capacity Image size 2272×1704 (DSC-P9) 2272 (3:2) (DSC-P9) 2048×1536 (DSC-P7) 2048 (3:2) (DSC-P7) 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 8MB
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    POWER to turn on the power or when the zoom function is working (page 24). • When the mode dial is set to , the exposure and focus are adjusted automatically. 2 , Hold your camera with your both hands and position a subject in the center of the frame to focus on. Do not cover the
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    Memory Stick." When the Recording lamp goes out, you can shoot the next image. • When you are shooting with the battery pack, if no tasks are performed for a while with the camera • A flashing subject. Checking the last image shot (Quick Review) 60min REVIEW 2272 8/8 100-0029 2002 7 4 10:30PM
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    feature is used, image quality deteriorates. When this feature is not needed, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the SET UP settings (page 93). 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
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    menu disappear. • You can carry out this operation even when the mode dial is set to SCN (other than the Landscape mode) (page 30) or . 2 , Center , the limits of what you see and what you actually shoot may be different. 1 , Set the mode dial to , and press V ( ) on the control button. (Self-timer
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    orange, and you will hear a beeping sound. The image will be shot after approximately 10 seconds. To cancel the self-timer during the operation Press the camera and press the shutter button, the focus and the exposure may not be correctly set. Selecting a flash mode 60min 2272 FINE 4 , Set the
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    before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set [RED EYE REDUCTION] to [ON] in the SET UP settings (page 93). " " appears on the LCD 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
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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 remains on, you can start shooting (page 22). • When the LCD screen is turned off, the digital zoom does not function (page 24). • When the LCD screen is turned off, if you press
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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 screen is displayed. • When images are shot with the date and time inserted
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    is convenient for shooting landscapes at a distance. • You cannot shoot in Macro mode. • The flash auto mode cannot be selected. 0EV SCN EV WB MENU 1 , Set the mode dial to SCN, and press MENU. The menu appears. 30
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    • The settings made here will be saved even when the power is turned off. NR slow shutter In Twilight or Twilight portrait mode, when the shutter speed value slower or equal to than a 1/2 second is selected, "NR" is displayed before the shutter speed indication, and the camera automatically changes
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    camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. This camera offers the following three methods for viewing your images. Single (single image display) You can view page 101. Viewing still images Viewing single images 60min 2272 8/8 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30PM FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME 1 , Set the mode
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    still images Viewing Index (nine or three images display) 60min 2272 6/8 100-0026 2002 7 4 10:30PM FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME • SINGLE DISPLAY APERTURE VALUE : F2.8 SHUTTER SPEED : 1/125
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    Viewing images on a TV screen A/V OUT (MONO) jack 60min 2272 8/8 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30PM FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME 1 A/V connecting cable (supplied) , Using the A/V connecting cable, connect the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the camera to the audio/video input jacks of the TV set. If your TV has
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    still images Watching the playback picture on TV If you want to 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
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    7 4 10:30PM FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME 1 , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Select an image to be deleted using b/B on the 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 33) is displayed, press MENU. Select [DELETE] using b/B on the control button, then press
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    on the Index (three images) screen DELETE EXIT 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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    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 center z. 39
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    OK FORMAT ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED READY? O K CANCEL OK 1 , Insert the "Memory Stick" you want to format into the camera. Set the mode dial 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
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    the steps below to copy the images you shot to your computer. Steps required by your the installation of the USB driver, Step 1 is 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
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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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    screen of your camera. When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs the used program to recognize your camera. Wait for a while. • If "USB MODE NORMAL" does not appear, confirm that [USB CONNECT] is set to [NORMAL] in the SET UP settings (page 94). 44
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    "Memory Stick" inserted in your camera appear Sony" software to copy images to your computer. For details, see the software's help files. 2 , Double-click [DCIM], then double-click [100MSDCF]. The "100MSDCF" folder opens. • The "100MSDCF" folder contains the image files you shot using your camera
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    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 42). 4 Copying images 1 2 1 , Click [Copy pictures to a folder on my
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    Options" window appears. • Here the "My 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 47
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    Viewing the images on your computer 6 Click here , Click [Finish]. The wizard window closes. • When you want to continue copying other images, disconnect the USB use the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software to view images on your computer. For details, see the software's help files. 2 , Double
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    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 is unnecessary
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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 61) - VOICE mode (page 61) - Multi Burst mode (page 59) • 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 43. 3 Connecting your camera to your computer For details, see page 44. Removing the USB cable from your computer or the "Memory Stick
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    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 USB CONNECT : POWER SAVE : SHUTTER O N OFF OK c Press the center z on the control button to enter the setting. To turn off the SET UP screen display Set
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    finder frame widens. Center AF The AF range finder frame is only the center of the frame. a Set the mode dial to either , SCN, or . b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select to focus only on what you aim at. • When you use Digital zoom or AF illuminator, priority AF movement is given to subjects in
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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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    auto focus mode. This is when use of the Focus preset is convenient. Control button MENU Mode dial You can select from the following distance settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, ∞ (unlimited distance) ∞ 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m 0.5m CENTER AF MULTI AF FOCUS WB 1.0m ISO To return to auto focus mode Press
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    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 Control button MENU Mode dial Shutter button Appropriate exposure a Set the mode dial to or . b Press MENU. The menu appears. , SCN,
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    select [OFF]. The Spot lightmetering aiming point disappears, and the camera returns to normal light-metering. Adjusting color tones - White Balance when shooting under special lighting conditions, you can select the settings manually. AUTO (no display) The white balance is adjusted automatically.
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    color almost instantly. However, digital still cameras are greatly influenced by light. Normally, this camera adjusts automatically, but if Two frames is the maximum number that can be shot in Clip Motion in this mode. • MOBILE mode has strict file size limits, so picture quality falls accordingly.
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    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 you view Clip Motion images using the Index
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    you delete images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at the same time. 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Press MENU and select [DELETE], then press the center 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 (IMAGE SIZE) item (page 19) is also recorded. a Set the mode dial to , or SCN. b Press MENU. The menu appears 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 you are using. • To view
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    Adding special effects - Picture Effect Mode dial: /SCN/ You can add special effects to bring and dark portions SEPIA NEG.ART Colored to look like an Made to look like a old photograph negative image a Set the mode dial to , SCN, or . b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select [PFX] (P.EFFECT)
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    file. Control button Mode dial Zoom button Enlarging an image - Playback zoom a Set the mode dial to . b Display the image you want to enlarge. c when you are viewing images that have not been enlarged, the Index screen will appear (page 33). • The images displayed in Quick Review (page 23) can
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    Recording an enlarged image - Trimming a After you have viewed an image using playback zoom, press MENU. b Select [ ] using v/V/b/B, then press the center z. The slide show begins. To cancel the Slide show setting In Step 3, select [CANCEL]. To stop the playback of the Slide show Press the center
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    Rotating still images Mode dial: Images shot when holding the camera vertically can be rotated and displayed horizontally. a Set the mode dial to , and display Images shot on other cameras may not rotate correctly on this camera. • When viewing images on a computer, the image viewing software used
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    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 c Select
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    z. To release all protection In Step 4, select [ALL], and press the center z. Then 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
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    can change the size of your images, and record them as new files. You can change your images to the following sizes. 2272×1704 (DSC-P9 only), 2048×1536 (DSC-P7 only), 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 After the resizing is finished, the original image is retained. Control button MENU Mode dial c Press
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    have images printed in shops that follow DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) specifications. • Print marks cannot mark on images shot using Multi Burst mode; all the images will be The mark disappears. For the Index (nine images) screen a Set the mode dial to and press the zoom W button once to
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    h Select [OK] using B, then press the center z. The setting of the completed. mark is To delete a 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)
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    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 . To shoot close-ups (Macro) Set the mode dial to and follow the procedure on page 24. To shoot with a self-timer Set the mode dial to and follow the
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    movies on the LCD screen Mode dial: 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
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    deleted yet. e Select [OK] using 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 W button
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    the "MEMORY STICK ACCESS " message disappears. To cancel the deletion In Step 8, select [EXIT]. To delete all the images In Step 4, select [ALL], then press the center z. To cancel the deletion, select [CANCEL] using b/B, then press the center z. For the Index (three images) screen a Set
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    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 scenes remain. 1 3 2 MOV00006.MPG Cutting movies Control button MENU Mode dial a Set the mode dial to . b Select the movie you want to cut using b/B. c
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    e Decide on a cutting point. Press the center z at the desired cutting point. 60min DIVIDE OK 160 6/8 0:04 DIVIDING POINT c C O K CANCEL EXIT When you want to adjust the cutting point, use [c/C] (frame forward/ rewind) and adjust the cutting point using b/ B. If you want to change the cutting
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    details, see pages 46 to 48. a Click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard], then click [OK]. The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" window appears. b Click [Next]. The movies stored in the "Memory Stick" are displayed. c Click to remove the checkmark from any
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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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    again (page 15). p Replace it with a charged battery pack (page 10). Shooting still images / movies Symptom Cause The LCD screen does not • The power was turned off with the LCD screen turned on when the power set to OFF the last time you used the camera. is turned on. The subject is not
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    a very bright subject. p This is not a malfunction. You cannot shoot images. • No "Memory Stick" is inserted. • The capacity of the "Memory Stick" is insufficient. • The write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick" is set to the LOCK position. • You cannot shoot while the flash is charging. • The
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    . viewing a movie. p This is not a malfunction. Set to the focus preset mode (page 55). Deleting/editing an image Symptom Your camera cannot delete an image. Cause Solution • The image is protected. p Cancel the protection (page 66). • The write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick" p Set it
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    p Set it to [NORMAL] (pages 52, 94). p Disconnect the USB cables except for those connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera. p Install the USB driver (page 42). p Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer, then install the USB driver (pages 42, 46). Troubleshooting 83
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    settings. p See "Choosing images to print" (page 69), or if you are using the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software, click on HELP. "Memory Stick" Symptom You cannot insert a "Memory Stick." You cannot record on a "Memory Stick." You cannot format a "Memory Stick." You have formatted a "Memory
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    inside the battery/"Memory Stick" cover with a pointed object, then turn the power on again. (This will clear the date/time settings, etc.) p Check the indicator (pages 99 to 101). p Replace it with a fully charged battery or use the AC power adaptor (pages 10, 14). p Leave the camera for about
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    ERROR • The "Memory Stick" format failed. Format the "Memory Stick" again (page 40). MEMORY STICK LOCKED • The write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick" is set to the LOCK position. Set it to the recording position (page 96). NO MEMORY SPACE • The capacity of the "Memory Stick" is insufficient
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    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:61:10 Troubleshooting
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    16M 32M 64M 128M 2272×1704 3 7 15 30 60 (DSC-P9) (7) (13) (28) (56) (112) 2272 (3:2) 3 7 15 30 60 (DSC-P9) (7) (13) (28) (56) (112) 2048×1536 4 9 19 39 78 (DSC-P7) (8) (16) (34) (69) (138) 2048 (3:2) 4 9 19 39 78 (DSC-P7) (8) (16) (34) (69) (138) 1600×1200 7 (13) 14 (26) 31 62 124 (54) (108
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    Description SCN (EV) 9 (FOCUS) WB (WHITE BAL) (SPOT METER) ISO (IMAGE SIZE) (DSC-P9) (IMAGE SIZE) (DSC-P7) (P.QUALITY) x/ / Selects one of the Scene selections (When the mode dial is set to , this setting cannot be carried out.) (page 30). +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / Adjusts the exposure
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    −1.0EV / −1.3EV / −1.7EV / −2.0EV ∞ / 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m / CENTER AF / x MULTI AF Chooses the auto focus method (page 53), sets the focus preset distance (page 55). / / / / xAUTO Sets the white balance (page 57). ON / x OFF Matches the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 56
  • Sony DSC-P7 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 91
    −1.0EV / −1.3EV / −1.7EV / −2.0EV ∞ / 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m / CENTER AF / x MULTI AF Chooses the auto focus method (page 53), sets the focus preset distance (page 55). / / / / xAUTO Sets the white balance (page 57). ON / x OFF Matches the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 56
  • Sony DSC-P7 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 92
    the slide show. xON/OFF - Starts the slide show - Cancels the settings and execution of the slide show 2272×1704 (DSC-P9 only) / Changes the recorded image size (page 68). (For single images only.) 2048×1536 (DSC-P7 only) / 1600×1200 / 1280×960 / 640×480 / CANCEL (counter-clockwise) / Rotates
  • Sony DSC-P7 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 93
    information CAMERA Item Setting MOVING IMAGE xMPEG MOVIE / CLIP MOTION / MULTI BURST DATE/TIME DAY & TIME / DATE / xOFF DIGITAL ZOOM xON sequence even if the "Memory Stick" is changed. - Resets the file numbering and starts from 0001 each time the "Memory Stick" is changed. - Displays
  • Sony DSC-P7 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 94
    PAL - Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (Japan, USA). - Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (Europe). PTP/xNORMAL Switches the USB mode (page 41). x ON / OFF Selects whether to use the POWER SAVE mode (page 13). Displayed only when you are using your camera with the battery pack
  • Sony DSC-P7 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 95
    moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images. The internal rechargeable button battery This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable button
  • Sony DSC-P7 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 96
    capacity of a floppy disk. There 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
  • Sony DSC-P7 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 97
    , and is different for each battery pack. Specifications System Image device DSC-P9 8.98 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD Primary color filter DSC-P7 8.93 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD Primary color filter Total pixels number of camera DSC-P9 Approx. 4 130 000 pixels DSC-P7 Approx. 3 340 000 pixels Lens
  • Sony DSC-P7 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 98
    DC 3.6 V Capacity 2.4 Wh (675 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
  • Sony DSC-P7 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 99
    ) H Picture effect indicator (62) I Low battery warning (11) J AF range finder (53) K Spot light-meter aiming point (57) L Image quality indicator (19, 20) M Scene selection indicator (30) N Remaining images indicator (21) Self-diagnostics display (87) O Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity indicator
  • Sony DSC-P7 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 100
    indicator (57) D Picture effect indicator (62) E Spot light-metering aiming point (57) F AF range finder (53) G Image size indicator (71) H Recording time remaining indicator (Maximum recording time) indicator (12)/ Self-diagnostics display (87) I Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity indicator (21) 100
  • Sony DSC-P7 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 101
    (72) M Playback indicator (72) N Image number/Number of images recorded in the "Memory Stick" (72) O Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (72) P Counter (72) Q Playback screen (72) R Playback bar (72) S Menu/Guide menu (52) The page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important
  • Sony DSC-P7 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 102
    the battery pack 10 Charging time 12 Computer Copying images 45, 51 Copying movies to your computer 77 USB cable 44 USB driver 42 USB driver 42 ISO 89 J JPG 50 L LCD screen display DSPL/LCD ON/OFF 28 LCD brightness 94 M Memory Stick Formatting a "Memory Stick 40 Inserting a "Memory Stick
  • Sony DSC-P7 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 103
    of images that can be shot ...... 12 Using auto adjustment mode 22 Using the self-timer 25 White balance 57 Zoom 24 T Trimming 64 TV set 34 U USB 42, 44 Using your camera abroad 14 V Viewing single images 32 VOICE 61 W Warnings and messages 86 Z Zoom Digital zoom 24 Playback zoom 63
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    307589611 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-P7/P9
Serial No.
DSC-P7/P9
© 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