Sony DSC-P8 Operating Instructions

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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
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    user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Never expose the battery SONY Model No.: DSC-P10 Responsible Party: Sony approved in this manual could void your limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
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    , please contact your nearest Sony service station. Attention for the camera. USB cable again. Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority. "Memory Stick" and battery DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. 3
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    or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission. Do not get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be careful not to get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, see page 107 and follow the instructions on how
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    manual are of DSC-P8 unless noted otherwise. The 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. Trademarks • "Memory Stick," and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony
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    Memory Stick 17 Setting the still image size 18 Image size and quality 19 Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode 21 Checking the last image you shot - Quick Review Bracket (DSC-P10/P12 only 48 Adjusting color tones - White Balance 49 Adjusting the flash level - Flash Level 50
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    users 84 Creating a Video CD 85 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 87 Warnings and messages 95 Self-diagnosis display 97 Additional information Number of images that can be saved or shooting time 98 Menu items 100 SET UP items 104 Precautions 107 On "Memory Stick 108 On "InfoLITHIUM" battery
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    ) B POWER lamp (14) C Shutter button (21) D Hook for wrist strap E Flash (26) F Speaker (bottom surface) G Microphone H Finder window I Self-timer lamp (25 You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. • Do not touch the microphone while
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    shoot movies, Clip Motion images or Multi Burst mode images : To view or edit images J Zoom button (for shooting) (23)/ Index button (for viewing) (31) K Battery/"Memory Stick" cover L RESET button (87) M Access lamp (17) N Battery eject lever (10) O Jack cover P (USB) jack (78) 9
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    off your camera when charging the battery pack (page 14). • Your camera operates with the "InfoLITHIUM" NP-FC11 battery pack (C type) (supplied). You can use only C type battery pack (page 109). 2 Battery eject lever , Install the battery pack, then close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Insert
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    when charging is completed. /CHG /CHG lamp • After charging the battery pack, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camera. To remove the battery pack Battery eject lever Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Slide the battery eject lever in the direction of the arrow, and remove
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    changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on the conditions of use. Shooting still images Under the average conditions1) Image NP-FC11 (supplied) size LCD No. of Battery life screen images (min.) DSC-P10/P12 5.0M VGA
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    to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by. If any trouble occurs while using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the using the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the DC IN jack of the camera. • The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains)
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    power-off function only operates when the camera is operating using a battery pack. The auto power-off function also will not operate in the following circumstances. • When viewing movies • When playing back a slide show • When a connector is plugged into the (USB) jack or the A/V OUT (MONO) jack
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    on the control button, then press z. Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year). • If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power for saving the time data, is ever fully discharged (page 108), the Clock Set screen will appear again. When
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    Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2003 / 1 / 1 OK 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel 4 , Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button. The item to be set is indicated with v/V. Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2003 / 7 / 4 OK 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel 5 , Set the
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    record or display images with the "Memory Stick." 3 Access lamp , Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. To remove a "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 an image
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    Setting the still image size Mode dial DSC-P10/P12 5.0M 4.5M(3:2) 3.1M 1.2M VGA Image Size DSC-P8 3.1M 2.8M(3:2) 2.0M 1.2M VGA Image Size DSC-P10/P12 5.0M 4.5M(3:2) 3.1M 1.2M VGA Image Size DSC-P8 3.1M 2.8M(3:2) 2.0M 1.2M VGA Image Size 1 , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the power. • You
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    means you can save fewer images in your "Memory Stick." Choose an image size and quality level appropriately DSC-P10/P12) 2592×1944 Very fine print 4.5M(3:2)1) 2592 (3:2) 3:2 prints1) (DSC-P10/P12) 3.1M 2048×1536 Printing A4 size images 2.8M(3:2)1) (DSC-P8) 2048 (3:2) 3:2 prints1) 2.0M (DSC
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    Memory Stick"2) The number of images that can be saved in Fine (Standard)3) mode are shown below. (Units: number of images) Capacity 16MB Image size 5.0M 6 (DSC-P10/P12) (11) 4.5M(3:2) 6 (DSC-P10/P12) (11) 3.1M 10 (18) 2.8M(3:2) 10 (DSC Sony models are played back on this camera,
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    be stored in the "Memory Stick" (page 40). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position the subject in the center of the focus frame. Do not cover the lens, flash or microphone (page 8) with your fingers. • The minimum focal distance to a subject is as follows: DSC-P10/P12: Approx.50
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    Memory Stick." When the recording lamp (page 9) goes out, you can shoot the next image. • When operating the camera using a battery pack, if you do not operate the camera for a while during recording or playback, the camera to flashing shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the camera
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    Shooting still images Checking the last image you shot - Quick Review 60min Review VGA 101 8/8 101-0029 2003 7 4 10:30PM . The minimum focal distance to the subject DSC-P10/P12: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T) from the lens surface DSC-P8: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches
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    9 (Focus) is set to [Multi AF] or [Center AF], or flashes and the centrally-located subject has priority to focus on. 60min VGA 101 96 the zoom is set all the way to the T side: DSC-P10/P12: Approx. 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) from the lens surface DSC-P8: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) from the lens
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    in the frame, and press the shutter button fully down. The self-timer lamp (page 8) flashes and a beep sounds after you press the shutter button until the shutter operates (approximately 10 seconds button while standing in front of the camera, the focus and the exposure may not be correctly set. 25
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    mode dial is set to or (Clip Motion). • When [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the menu settings, the recommended shooting distance using the flash is as follows: DSC-P10/P12: Approx. 0.5 m to 3.5 m (19 3/4 inches to 11 feet 5 3/16 inches) (W)/0.6 m to 2.5 m (23 5/8 inches to 8 feet 2 7/16 inches
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    UP settings (page 104). indicator appears on the LCD screen, and the flash pre-strobes before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. m Shooting The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there are no problems with safety, directly looking into the AF illuminator emitter at close
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    VGA 101 96 S AF The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD turned off, the AF Mode is set to [Single] (page 43). • If you press (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro) with the LCD screen turned off, the image will be
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    dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. • When images are shot with the date and time superimposed, the date and time cannot be removed during playback only. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is displayed as and (page 104). 1 2 2 , Select 1 (Camera1) (DSC-P10/ P12) or (Camera) (DSC-P8) with v on the
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    Value: F2.8 Shutter Speed: 1/30 Exposure Value: 0.0 ISO: 100 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM SINGLE DISPLAY BACK/NEXT You can view images shot with your camera almost immediately on the screen. You can select the following three methods for viewing images. Single (single-image) screen You can view
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    Viewing still images Viewing an index screen (nine-image or triple-image) 60min VGA 101 3/9 101-0003 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME SINGLE DISPLAY MOVE Aperture Value: F2.8 Shutter Speed: 1/30 Exposure Value: 0.0 ISO: 100 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM SINGLE DISPLAY BACK/NEXT 2 ,
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    of this switch may differ depending on your TV. For a details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME 3 , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Press b/B on the control button to select the desired image. • When using your
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    you need a TV with a video input jack and a A/V connecting cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru
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    Exit OK BACK/NEXT 1 , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Press b/B on the control button to select the image you want to delete. 2 with v on the control button, then press z. When the message "Memory Stick access" disappears, the image has been deleted. To continue and delete
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    Deleting still images Deleting images in index (nine-image) mode Delete Exit Select All In Folder Delete Exit Select All In Folder SELECT MOVE TO NEXT 1 , While an index (nine-image) screen (page 31) is displayed, press (Delete). 2 , Select [Select] with b/B on the control button, then
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    0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM OK BACK/NEXT 4 , Press (Delete) and select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z. When the message "Memory Stick access" disappears, the images have been deleted. To cancel deleting Select [Exit] with b on the control button, then press z. 1 , While an index
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    "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 turning off partway through formatting. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is displayed as and (page 104). 1 2 37
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    60min Format All data will be erased Ready? O K Cancel OK 3 , Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The "Formatting" message appears. When this message disappears, the format is complete. 38
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    in the SET UP screen a Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Camera Moving Image: AF Mode: 1 Smart Zoom: Date/Time: 2 Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: MPEG Movie other than SET UP. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is displayed as and (page 104). 1 2 39 Before advanced operations
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    when the mode dial is set to (Multi Burst) (page 52). Creating or selecting a folder Mode dial: SET UP 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 as the recording
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    is created with a number one higher than the largest number in the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. To cancel folder creation Select [Cancel a new folder, you cannot delete the new folder with the camera. • Images are recorded in the newly created folder until a
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    the focus operation according to the AF response and the battery consumption. MENU Control button Mode dial 42 Choosing a focus range finder Mode dial: /SCN/ Multipoint AF ( ) The camera calculates the distance in three areas to the left and flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed.
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    Battery consumption may be faster than in Single AF mode. Continuous AF (C AF ) The camera adjusts following cases, and the C AF indicator flashes. The camera operates in Monitoring AF mode. - When shooting screen off, the camera operates in Single AF mode. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is displayed
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    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 halfway down. When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. AE/
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    • If the focus preset indicator flashes while [0.5m] is selected, press the zoom W button until the indicator stops flashing (DSC-P10/P12 only). Adjusting the exposure - 0EV. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not
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    camera automatically adjusts the exposure. If the image is too dark or too bright as shown below, we recommend that you adjust the exposure manually or - When the menu is displayed - During Quick Review of an image recorded in Exposure Bracket mode (DSC-P10/P12 only) - When using playback zoom - When
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    image size is [4.5M(3:2)] (DSCP10/P12) or [2.8M(3:2)] (DSC-P8) - When rotating a Review. In particular a large difference may appear in the following cases: - When the flash strobes camera judges the subject position and background brightness, and determines a well-balanced exposure. The camera
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    the exposure shifted - Exposure Bracket (DSC-P10/ P12 only) Mode dial: / /SCN The camera records three images in succession, each Shutter a Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. b Select (Camera 2) with v/V 2 and [Bracket Step] with B, then press B. c Select the desired bracket
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    focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images. • When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 45), the adjusted value is used for the center value. • The recording interval is approximately 0.5 second. • If the subject is too bright
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    (Flash) mode). Shooting techniques The image is affected by the lighting conditions. For example, the entire image appears blue under sunlight in the summer, and white items gain a reddish tint under incandescent light bulbs, etc. The human eye can resolve these problems, but digital still cameras
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    . Press the shutter button to shoot the next frame, then repeat this operation until you have shot the desired number of frames. f Press z. All the frame images are recorded on the "Memory Stick." To delete images before finishing the Clip Motion recording 1 Press b (7) in step 4 or 5. The frame
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    not recorded on the "Memory Stick" until you carry out from the actual image. • GIF files not created on this camera may not be displayed correctly. Shooting in Multi Burst mode - images recorded in Multi Burst mode using this camera. • For the number of images that can be recorded in Multi Burst mode
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    Shooting three or two images continuously - Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12)/ Burst 2 (DSC-P8) Mode dial: / /SCN This mode is used for continuous shooting. Each time you press the shutter button in this mode, the camera records three (DSCP10/P12) or two (DSC-P8) images in succession. MENU Control button Mode
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    , you can shoot the next image. To return to normal mode Select [Normal] in step 3. • For instructions on how to attach images to an e-mail message, consult the User's Manual for your e-mail software. • For the number of images you can record in E-mail mode, see page 98. Shooting still images
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    to shoot moving subjects outdoors or in other bright places. • The shutter speed becomes faster, so images shot in dark places become darker. • The flash is set to (Force flash) or (No flash). Beach mode When shooting seaside or lakeside scenes, the blue of the water is clearly recorded. Snow mode
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    You cannot shoot in macro mode. • You cannot use the flash. 56 a Set the mode dial to SCN. b Press MENU record in Exposure Bracket (DSC-P10/P12 only), Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12) or Burst 2 (DSC-P8) mode, the shutter the shutter speed is slow, the camera automatically enters the NR slow shutter function
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    Adding special effects - Picture Effect Mode dial: /SCN/ You can digitally process images to obtain special effects. Solarize B&W (DSC-P8 only) MENU Control button Mode dial The light contrast is The picture is clearer and the picture monochrome looks like an (black and white).
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    menu appears. c Select [Folder] with b, then press z. When multiple folders are created in the "Memory Stick" When the first or last image in the folder is displayed, the following indicators appear on the screen . • You can play back images from a last-shot one without selecting the folder. 58
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    W button while a nonenlarged image is displayed, the LCD screen switches to the index screen (page 31). • You can enlarge the images displayed with the Quick Review function (page 23) by performing steps c to e. 59
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    sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min Image Folder:Plays back all images in the selected folder. All: Plays back all images stored in the "Memory Stick." Repeat On: Plays back images in a continuous loop. Off: After all the images have been played back, the slide show ends. d Select [Start] with V/B, then
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    Multi Burst images. • You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the application software. Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode Mode dial: You can play back Multi Burst
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    Multi Burst image is played back continuously. c Press z when the desired frame is displayed. "Step" appears. 60min Step 12/16 101 14/14 To delete shot images When using this mode, you cannot delete only certain frames. When you delete images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at the same
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    you want to protect with b/B. This function protects images against accidental erasure. Note that when you format a "Memory Stick" (page 37), all the images recorded on that "Memory Stick" will be deleted even if they are protected. c Press MENU. The menu appears. d Select [Protect] with b/B, then
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    h Select [OK] with B, then press z. The - indicator turns white. The selected images are protected. To exit the Protect function Select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8, then press z. To cancel individual protection Select the image to be unprotected with v/V/b/B in step 5, then press
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    can resize to the following sizes. 5.0M (DSC-P10/P12), 3.1M, 2.0M (DSCP8), 1.2M, can mark still images shot with your camera that you want to have printed. This function is convenient when you have images printed at a shop or using a printer that conforms with the DPOF (Digital
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    In single-image mode a Set the mode dial to . b Display the image you want to mark with b/B. c Press MENU. The menu appears. d Select [DPOF] with b/B, then press z. The mark is marked on the displayed image. 60min VGA 101 2/9 DPOF Exit OK BACK/NEXT e To continue and mark other images,
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    Still image editing In index (triple-image) mode a Set the mode dial to , then press the zoom W (index) twice to display the index (triple-image) screen. b Display the image you want to mark in the center position with b/B. c Press MENU. The menu appears. d Select [DPOF] with v, then press z. The
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    the screen and the camera starts recording the image and sound. Before starting Set [Moving Image] to [MPEG Movie] in the SET UP settings (pages 39 and 104). 60min VGA 101 REC 00:00:02[00:10:48] Control button Mode dial Shutter • Recording stops when the "Memory Stick" is full. e Press the
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    . • The procedure for viewing movies on a TV is the same as that for viewing still images (page 32). • The moving images recorded using earlier Sony models may be also displayed a size smaller. 101_0010 2003 7 4 10:30PM STOP REV/CUE VOLUME Playback bar To stop playback Press z again. To adjust
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    with b/B. c Press (Delete). The movie has not yet been deleted at this point. d Select [Delete] with v, then Press z. When the message "Memory Stick access" disappears, the movie has been deleted. e To continue and delete other movie, display the movie you want to delete with b/B, then
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    press z. 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 cut movies are
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    Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 101_0001 101_0003 1 2 3 101_0002 1. Cutting scene A. 1 A 2 B 3 Divide point 101_0002 2. Cutting scene B. 101_0004 1 3 A 2 B 101_0005 Divide point 3. Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary. 101_0004 101_0007 1 3 A 2 B
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    Deleting unnecessary portions of movies a Cut an unnecessary portion of a movie (page 72). b Display the portion of the movie you want to delete. c Press (Delete). The image has not yet been deleted at this point. d Select [Delete] with v, then press z. The movie currently displayed on the
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    For Windows users Recommended computer environment 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/ 74 Contents of the CD-ROM x USB Driver This driver is needed in order to connect the camera
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    the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time. The model selection screen appears. If it does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t [ImageMixer] in that order. b Click [Cyber-shot] on the model selection screen. c Click [USB Driver] on the installing menu screen. The
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    Installing "Image Transfer" You can use the "Image Transfer" software to copy images to your computer automatically when you connect the camera to your computer with the supplied USB cable. a Click [Cyber-shot] on the model selection screen. c Click [Next]. When "Licence Agreement" screen appears,
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    asks if you want to install the driver will appear. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Installing "ImageMixer" You can use the "ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony" software to copy, view and edit images. For details, see the software's help files. a Click [ImageMixer] on the installing
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    on the AC Adaptor, see page 10. • For further details on the "Memory Stick," see page 17. b Turn on your computer and the camera. • When you use a desktop computer, we recommend that you connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear panel. • When using Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard
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    cable from your computer, removing the "Memory Stick" from your camera or turning off the power during USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click on the tasktray. 2 Click (Sony DSC), then click [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation screen, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK
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    The contents of the "Memory Stick" inserted in your camera appear. • This section Sony DSC]. (When using Windows 2000, rightclick [ Sony DSC].) 2 Click [Remove] (or [Uninstall] in Windows 2000). The "Confirm Device Removal" screen appears. 3 Click [OK]. The device is deleted. Try the USB driver
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    XP AutoPlay Wizard a Make a USB connection (page 78). 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
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    Image file storage destinations and file names Image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the "Memory Stick". Example: For Windows Me users Folder containing image data recorded using a camera without the folder creation function Folder containing image data recorded with this
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    .THM MBL0ssss.GIF MBL0ssss.THM MOV0ssss.MPG File meaning • Still image files shot in - Normal mode (page 21) - Exposure Bracket mode (DSC-P10/P12 only) (page 48) - Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12)/Burst 2 (DSC-P8) mode (page 53) • Image files shot in Multi Burst mode (page 52) • Still image files recorded
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    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 Cyber-shot] on the model selection screen. The installing menu appears. 3 Click [USB Driver]. The "USB Driver Sony USB Driver • Sony USB
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    Close down all applications running on the computer before installing the USB driver and application. • You can use the "ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony" software to copy images to your computer and to view images on your computer. See the operation manual supplied with the CD-ROM for details about the
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    d Click . You can preview the image. e Click . The disc creating dialogue appears. f Insert a blank CD-R into the CD-R drive and click [OK] button. The disc creation starts. • You cannot use CD-RW discs. • The CD-R drive is required to create a Video CD. For the Macintosh edition • Roxio-
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    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 2 Should your camera still not work properly, press the RESET button inside If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. the battery/"Memory Stick" cover using a fine-tripped object, then turn on the power again. (All the settings
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    10). p Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 13). p Install a charged battery pack (page 10). p Replace the battery pack with a new one. p Turn on the camera again (page 14) or use the AC Adaptor (page 13). p Install a charged battery pack (page 10). Shooting still images/movies Symptom The LCD
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    set to [5.0M] or [4.5M(3:2)] (DSC-P10/P12), or [3.1M] or [2.8M (3:2)] (DSC-P8). - p Set [Smart Zoom] [5.0M] or [4.5M(3:2)] (DSC-P10/P12), or [3.1M] and [2.8M (3:2)] (DSC-P8) (page 18). The (P. Effect) is set to [B&W] (DSC-P8 only). p Cancel the B&W place. • The camera is functioning to increase
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    Symptom Cause Solution Your camera cannot record images. • No "Memory Stick" has been 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 record images while charging the flash. • The mode dial
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    Troubleshooting Deleting/Editing Images Symptom Cause Solution Your camera cannot delete an image. You have deleted an image by mistake. The resizing function does not work. • The image is protected. p Cancel the protection (page 63). • The write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick
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    your computer is compatible. You cannot install the USB driver. Your computer does not recognize your camera. Cause - - • The camera is turned off. • The battery level is low. • You are not using the supplied USB cable. • The USB cable is not connected firmly. • [USB Connect] is set to [PTP] in the
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    79. p If you are using the "ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony" application software, click on HELP. After making a USB - connection, "Image Transfer" does not - automatically start. p Select [Launch Image Transfer automatically when your camera, etc., is connected.] at [Basic] setting (page 80
  • Sony DSC-P8 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
    (wall socket) (page 13). p Disconnect, and then, after one minute, reconnect all power sources and turn on the camera. If this does not work, press the RESET button located inside the battery/"Memory Stick" cover with a pointed object, then turn the power on again. (This will clear the date and time
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    first three digits of the name is "999" exists in the "Memory Stick." You cannot create any folders. Cannot record • The camera cannot record The battery pack is not the "InfoLITHIUM" type. Image size over • You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera. Can
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    even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left. • The amount of lights is not sufficient, so you are not holding the camera steady enough. Use the flash, mount the camera on a tripod, or otherwise secure the camera in place. • A problem with the lens caused an error. 96
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    battery/"Memory Stick" cover, then turn the power on again. If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code. Self-diagnosis display Troubleshooting
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    of the "Memory Stick," the image size, and the image quality. Refer to the following charts when you choose a "Memory Stick." • 358 (788) 718 (1580) 1190 (2381) 2420 (4841) 4940 (9881) Voice 16MB 5.0M (DSCP10/P12) 6 (11) 4.5M(3:2) (DSC-P10/ 6 (11) P12) 3.1M 9 (17) 32MB 12 (22) 12 (22) 19 (34
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    64MB 358 1971 128MB 718 3951 MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G 1190 2420 4940 3571 7261 14821 Normal: When 10 frames are shot Mobile: When two frames are shot MPEG Movie 16MB 32MB 640 (VGA) 42 87 160 (Mail) 673 1363 64MB 176 2740 128MB 354 5494 (Units: seconds) MSX-256
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    . Factory settings are indicated with x. When the mode dial is set to Item Mode (REC Mode) Setting Voice E-Mail Exp Brktg (DSC-P10/P12 only) Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12)/Burst 2 (DSCP8) xNormal Description - Records an audio file (with a still image) in addition to the JPEG file (page 54). - Records
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    (White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) ± (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Sharpness) (Saturation) (Contrast) Setting WB / / / / 400 / 200 / 100 / xAuto / xAuto xFine / Standard Voice E-Mail Exp Brktg (DSC-P10/P12 only) Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12)/Burst 2 (DSCP8) xNormal High / xNormal / Low Solarize
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    / / / / xAuto Sets the white balance (page 49). Solarize / B&W (DSC-P8 only)/ Sepia Sets the image special effects (page 57). / Neg.Art /xOff (page 49). High / xNormal / Low Selects the amount of flash light (page 50). Solarize / B&W (DSC-P8 only)/ Sepia Sets the image special effects (page 57).
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    set to Item Folder Protect DPOF Slide Setting OK / Cancel - - Interval Image Repeat Resize Rotate Divide Start Cancel 5.0M (DSC-P10/P12)/ 3.1M / 2.0M (DSC-P8)/ 1.2M / VGA / Cancel (counter clockwise) / (clockwise) / OK / Cancel OK / Cancel Description Selects the folder containing the image
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    xOff Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using a flash (page 27). AF Illuminator xAuto / Off Selects whether to emit an AF assist light in the dark. Helps when it is hard to focus on the subject under dark lighting (page 27). (Camera 2) (DSC-P10/P12 only) 2 Item Setting Bracket Step ±1.0EV
  • Sony DSC-P8 | Operating Instructions - Page 105
    OK / Cancel Description Formats the "Memory Stick." Note that formatting erases all data on a "Memory Stick," including even protected images (page 37 Save mode (page 12). Displayed only when you are using the camera with the battery pack. Selects the LCD brightness. This has no effect on the
  • Sony DSC-P8 | Operating Instructions - Page 106
    (Setup 2) 2 Item USB Connect Video Out Setting PTP / xNormal NTSC PAL Description Switches the USB mode (page 74). - Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., USA, Japan). - Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., Europe). 106
  • Sony DSC-P8 | Operating Instructions - Page 107
    or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired. On cleaning Cleaning the LCD condensation When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place, seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at
  • Sony DSC-P8 | Operating Instructions - Page 108
    are two types of "Memory Stick": an ordinary "Memory Stick" and a "MagicGate Memory Stick" that is 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-P8 | Operating Instructions - Page 109
    insert a "Memory Stick Duo" without a "Memory Stick Duo" Adaptor into "Memory Stick" compatible equipment, as this may cause equipment trouble. Note on using "Memory Stick PRO" (not supplied) "Memory Stick PRO" with a capacity up to 1GB can be used with this camera. On "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack
  • Sony DSC-P8 | Operating Instructions - Page 110
    varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment for each battery pack. Specifications x Camera [System] Image device DSC-P10/P12 9.04 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD Primary color filter DSC-P8 6.67 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD Primary color filter Total pixels number of
  • Sony DSC-P8 | Operating Instructions - Page 111
    (780 mAh) Accessories • NP-FC11 battery pack (DSC-P12: 2, DSC-P8/ P10: 1) • AC-LS5 AC Adaptor • Power cord (mains lead) • A/V connecting cable • USB cable • Wrist strap • "Memory Stick" (DSC-P10/P12: 32MB, DSC- P8: 16 MB) • CD-ROM (USB driver SPVD-010) • Operating instructions • Soft carrying case
  • Sony DSC-P8 | Operating Instructions - Page 112
    battery warning indicator (96) J Histogram indicator (46) K AF range finder (42) L Spot metering cross hair (47) M Image quality indicator (19, 40) N Recording folder indicator (40) O Remaining number of recordable images indicator (20) P Remaining "Memory Stick (96) W Menu/Guide menu (39) •
  • Sony DSC-P8 | Operating Instructions - Page 113
    indicator (68) B Battery remaining indicator (11) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity indicator K Multi AF /Center AF indicator (42)/Focus preset value (44) L Self-diagnosis display (97)/ EV level indicator (45) M Macro indicator (24) N Self-timer indicator (25) O Menu/Guide
  • Sony DSC-P8 | Operating Instructions - Page 114
    (58) R Playback folder indicator (58) S Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder T Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity indicator U Counter (69) V Playback image (69) W Menu/Guide menu (39) Page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information.
  • Sony DSC-P8 | Operating Instructions - Page 115
    battery pack 10, 109 charging time 11 Cleaning 107 Clip Motion 51 Clock Set 15 Computer copying images 79, 85 Image Transfer 76 ImageMixer 77 USB cable 78 USB driver Finder 28 Flash Daylight synchro 26 Flash Level 50, 101, 102 Red Eye Reduction 27, 104 selecting a flash mode 26
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    screen 30 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 109 Installation Image Transfer 76 ImageMixer 77 USB driver 75 ISO 101 J Jog playback 62 JPEG 83 L LCD screen brightness 105 on/off 28 screen display 112, 113, 114 M Memory Stick formatting a "Memory Stick 37 inserting a "Memory Stick 17 number of
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    the date and time 29 using auto adjustment mode 21 using the flash 26 using the self-timer 25 White Balance 49 Still image viewing delete and time 29 T Trimming 60 TV color system 32 U USB 74, 79, 85 USB connection 78 Using your camera abroad 13 V Video CD 85 Viewing images on the
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    308089212 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 frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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3-080-892-
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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-P8/P10/P12
Serial No.
DSC-P8/P10/P12
© 2003 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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Enjoying movies
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Enjoying images on your computer
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Troubleshooting
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Additional information
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Index
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