Sony DSC-P92 Operating Instructions (primary manual)

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    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-P92 Serial No. DSC
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    product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P92 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack
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    contact your nearest Sony service station. For the cable again. Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART
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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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    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 Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick PRO" and are
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    camera on/off 16 How to use the control button 16 Setting the date and time 17 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 19 Setting the still image size 20 Image size and quality 21 Basic still image shooting - using auto mode 22 Checking the last image shot - Quick Review
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    shot USB driver 75 Installing "Image Transfer 76 Installing "ImageMixer 77 Connecting the camera to Creating a Video CD 86 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 87 Warnings and messages 94 104 The "Memory Stick 105 The nickel-metal hydride batteries ........106 The battery charger 107
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    (29) F Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) G POWER lamp (16) H Finder window I Lens 8 J Access lamp (19) K "Memory Stick" cover (19) • 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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    J RESET button (87) K DC IN jack (15) 1 q; L (USB) jack (78) 2 qa M A/V OUT (MONO) jack (34) 3 4 N Battery cover qs O OPEN button (12) qd P Wrist strap hook 5 qf Attaching the wrist strap 6 qg 7 qh 8 qj 9 A Zoom buttons (during shooting) D Finder (30) Q Jack cover (
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    your camera before using them. • Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by. • Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble
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    the existing charge should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" - the situation in which a battery temporarily accepts a less than full charge. • To use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the slide show mode (page 59) and leave it that way until the batteries are used up. • Do not
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    operating time of the camera can be greatly reduced. 1 3 , Close the battery cover. Close the battery cover while holding the batteries in. The cover is closed when it clicks. To remove the batteries Stand the camera on end, open the battery cover upward, then remove the batteries. • Make sure you
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    to SET UP, and set [Power Save] in Setup 1 to [On]. The factory setting of the camera is set to [On] (page 103). We recommend that you set [Power Save] to [On] when using alkaline batteries. When the Power Save function is On • In shooting still images, the focus only focuses when
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    for changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as necessary. Actual results may differ slightly from these, depending on the conditions of use. Shooting still images Under the average conditions1) Image size 5.0M VGA NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) LCD No. of Battery screen images life (min.) On Approx. 270
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    used with this camera. • Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by. If some trouble occurs while using been turned off. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger or AC Adaptor (not
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    power. However, in the following circumstances, even if the batteries are being used to power the camera, the Auto Power Off function will not work. • Movies are being played back • A slide show is being shown • A cable is connected to the (USB) jack or the A/V OUT (MONO) jack * When [Power Save
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    (pages 41, 103), then proceed from Step 3. 2 , Press POWER to turn on the camera. The POWER lamp lights in green and the Clock Set screen appears on the LCD screen. /month/ day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y]. • If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power for saving the time data, ever
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    Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2003 / OK 1/ 1 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. v is shown above and V is shown below the selected item. Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2003 / 7 / 4 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel OK 5 ,
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    , a proper recording or playback may not be carried out. 3 , Close the "Memory Stick" cover. To remove the "Memory Stick" Open the "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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    Setting the still image size Mode selector 1 , Set the mode selector to , and turn on the camera. 5.0M 5.0M 4.5M(3:2) 3.1M 1.2M VGA Image Size VGA 5.0M 4.5M(3:2) 3.1M 1.2M VGA Image Size 2 from the screen. • The image size value selected here is preserved even when the camera is turned off. 20
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    you can save fewer images in your "Memory Stick." Choose an image size and quality level number of images that can be saved in a "Memory Stick"2) The number of images that can be saved in is indicated. • When the images recorded using other Sony devices are played back, the image size indication
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    on the power or when the zoom function is working (page 25). • You can create a new folder in the "Memory Stick" and select the folder for storing images (page 42). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position a subject in the center of the focus frame. Do not cover the lens, flash
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    shooting 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
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    methods for Auto Focus function: Multipoint AF and Center AF (page 44). When (Camera) is set to [Auto] in the menu settings, the Multipoint AF is automatically selected. Checking the last image shot - Quick Review Review VGA 101 98 101-0008 2003 7 4 10:30PM RETURN , Press b (7) on the control
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    to touch the lens. • You cannot change the zoom scaling while shooting movies (page 68). Smart zoom You can zoom in on the image using a digital zoom process with no deterioration in the image quality. When the zoom exceeds 3×, enlargement is carried out using the smart zoom. When the smart zoom
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    Shooting close-ups - Macro VGA 101 98 VGA FINE 101 97 For close-ups of small subjects like flowers or insects, shoot using the macro feature. You can use this feature for close-ups of subjects up to the distances specified below. When the zoom is set all the way to the W side: 10 cm (4 inches)
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    the shutter button fully down. The Self-timer lamp (page 8) will flash in 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 V ( ) on the control button again. The indicator dissapears from the LCD
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    selector to , and press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly to select a flash mode. The flash mode has the following features. No indicator (Auto): The camera decides to use the flash based on lighting conditions. The flash will be used when there is not enough light or when shooting a subject
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    flashes and the centrallylocated subject has priority to focus on. • When (Camera) is set to one of the following items in the menu settings, the .) • If AF illuminator light misses the center of the image somewhat, the camera will focus properly as long as it reaches the subject. • When the focus
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    Shooting with the finder Finder All of the indicators are turned off The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD screen. Each time you press , the display changes in the following order.
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    : AF Illuminator: MPEG Movie On Off Off Auto SELECT Camera Moving Image: Smart Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Day&Time Date Off OK 1 , Set the mode selector to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. • When images are shot with the date and time inserted, the date and time
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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 the 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 on the index (nine- or triple-image) screen 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 , Select the
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    the TV before connecting the camera and the TV with the A/V connecting cable. 2 TV/Video switch , Turn on the TV, and set the TV/ Video switch to "Video." • The name and location of this switch may differ depending on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV
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    you want to view images on a TV, you need 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: SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia
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    :30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME 1 , Set the mode selector to , and turn on the camera. Select the image you want to delete with b/B on the control button. OK BACK/NEXT [Delete] with v on the control button, then press z. "Memory Stick access" appears on the screen. When this message disappears, the image
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    Deleting on the Index (nine-image) screen Deleting still images Delete Exit Select All In Folder Delete Exit Select All In Folder SELECT MOVE TO NEXT 1 , While an Index (nine-image) screen (page 33) is displayed, press (Delete). 2 , Select [Select] with b/B on the control button, then
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    BACK/NEXT Delete Exit 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM OK BACK/NEXT 4 , Press (Delete). Select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z. "Memory Stick access" appears on the screen. When this message disappears, all of the images with marks have been deleted. To cancel the deletion Select
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    Deleting still images Delete Exit 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM OK BACK/NEXT 3 , Select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press z. "Memory Stick access" appears on the screen. When this message disappears, the image has been deleted. To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with V on the
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    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 selector to SET UP, and turn on the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to record images; this process is also called "initialization." The
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    display Press MENU. Before advanced operations Changing items in the SET UP screen a Set the mode selector to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Camera Moving Image: Smart Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: MPEG Movie On Off Off Auto SELECT b Select the setting item you want to
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    even when the mode selector is set to (Multi Burst) (page 51). Creating or selecting a folder Mode selector: 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
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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 folder, you cannot delete recording folder. the new folder with the camera. • The image is stored in the newly selected • Recorded
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    only the center of the frame. You can shoot in desired image composition using the AF lock method. Before operation When shooting still images, set (Camera) to any mode other than [Auto] in the menu settings (page 23). Control button MENU Mode selector a Set the mode selector to or . b Press MENU
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    you are shooting two subjects, and there is a gap between them, the camera may focus on the background visible in the gap. In a case like AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. AE/AF lock indicator VGAFINE 101
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    AF]. • Focal point information may not show the exact distance. Use it as a guide. • If you point the lens up or down, the error increases. • If to -2.0EV, in 1/3EV increments. Before operation When shooting still images, set (Camera) to any mode other than [Auto] in the menu settings (page 23).
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    Shooting techniques In normal shooting, the camera makes automatic exposure adjustments. Check the image to be shot, if it looks like the image below, you should make manual adjustments. If you are shooting a back-lit person or a snowy scene, make your adjustments in the + plus direction; if you are
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    may not be properly adjusted. • When the flash is triggered, the manual setting of white balance is cancelled, and the shooting of the image is correct color almost instantly. However, digital still cameras are greatly influenced by light. Normally, this camera adjusts automatically, but if you
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    Mode selector: You can adjust the amout of flash light. Before operation Set (Camera) to any mode other than [Auto] in the menu settings (page 23). Control 120) The maximum number of frames you can shoot in one Clip Motion shot is 10. This is suitable for use on a home page. Mobile (120×108)
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    [Delete Last] in Step 2, repeat Steps 1 to 3 to delete the images in order, from the latest one shot. • If you do not complete Step 6, all the images will not be saved in the "Memory Stick." • In Clip Motion, the date and time cannot be inserted. • When you view Clip Motion images using the
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    your image. 16 frames will be recorded as one image (image size: 1.2M). • When you play back images recorded in Multi Burst mode on the camera, see page 61. • For the number of images that can be recorded, see page 97. • The flash cannot be used. • In Multi Burst, the date
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    "Recording" disappears from the LCD screen. To return to normal mode In Step 3, select [Normal]. • For instructions on how to attach your images to an e-mail message, refer to the Help files of the e-mail software you are using. • For the number of images that can be recorded, see page 97. a Set
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    Shooting still images with audio files - Voice Mode selector: You can record still images with audio files. Control button MENU Mode selector Shutter button If you hold down the shutter button, sound is recorded until you release the shutter button for up to 40 seconds. To return to normal mode In
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    Shooting according to scene conditions Mode selector: When shooting night scenes, shooting people at night, shooting landscapes, or shooting a waterfront or a snowscape, use the modes listed below to increase the quality of your images. Twilight mode Under dark lighting conditions, you can shoot a
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    selector NR slow shutter The NR slow shutter mode removes noise from recorded images, providing clear images. When the shutter speed is slow, the camera automatically works the NR slow shutter mode and "NR" is indicated next to the shutter speed indicator. Press the shutter F2.8 button fully down
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    selector: / You can add special effects to bring out the contrast in your images. Solarize Sepia Before operation When shooting still images, set (Camera) to any mode other than [Auto] in the menu settings (page 23). Control button MENU Mode selector Like an illustration Colored to look like
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    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 play back images from a last-shot one without selecting the folder. 101-0009 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME
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    the zoom W button when you are viewing images that have not been enlarged, the Index screen will appear (page 33). • The images displayed in Quick Review (page 24) can be enlarged using the procedures outlined in Steps 3 to 5. 58
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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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    image. Rotating still images - Rotate Mode selector: Images shot when holding the camera vertically can be rotated and displayed horizontally. Control button MENU be rotated. • You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. • Also, when viewing images on a computer, the image
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    the LCD screen. • When the images are played back on a computer, the 16 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 Multi Burst feature, the 16 frames will all be displayed at the same
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    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 time. 1 Display the Multi Burst image you want to delete. 2 Press (Delete). 3 Select [Delete], then press z. All of the frames are deleted. 62
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    Protecting images - Protect Mode selector: To prevent accidental erasure of an important image, you can protect it. Control button MENU Mode selector Zoom buttons On the single screen a Set the mode selector to . b Display the image you want to protect with b/B. c Press MENU. The menu appears. d
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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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    Changing image size - Resize Mode selector: You can change the image size of a recorded image, and save it as a new file. You can resize to the following sizes. 5.0M, 3.1M, 1.2M, and VGA. The original image is retained even after resizing. Control button MENU Mode selector d Select [Resize] with
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    you want to print images at a shop that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. Control button MENU Mode selector Zoom buttons • size image that was recorded at the same time. • When you mark images shot in Multi Burst mode, all the images are printed on one sheet 66 divided
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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 Folder], then
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    size. d Press the shutter button fully down. "REC" appears on the screen and the camera starts recording the image and sound. 160 101 REC 00:00:02[00:10:48] • When the capacity of the "Memory Stick" is used up, recording stops. e Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording
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    Mode selector: You can view movies on the LCD screen of the camera and hear sounds from the speaker of the camera. b Select the desired movie with b/B. Movies with the image size 34). • A movie recorded using other Sony devices is displayed a size smaller than still images. 69 Enjoying movies
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    you want to delete with b/B. c Press (Delete). The movie has not yet been deleted at this point. d Select [Delete] with v , then press z. "Memory Stick access" appears on the screen. When this message disappears, the movie has been deleted. e To delete other movies, display the movie you
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    Exit 101_0010 2003 7 4 10:30PM OK BACK/NEXT The movie has not yet been deleted at this point. d Select [Delete] with v , then press z. "Memory Stick access" message appears on the screen. When this message disappears, the movie has been deleted. To cancel the deletion In Step 4, select [Exit
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    Editing movies Mode selector: 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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    e Decide on a cutting point. Press z at the desired cutting point. Divide OK 160 101 10/10 00:00:02 Dividing Point O K Cancel Exit When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [c/C] (frame forward/ rewind) and adjust the cutting point with b/ B. If you want to change the cutting point,
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    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/ Contents of the CD-ROM x USB Driver This driver is needed in order to connect the camera to a computer. When using Windows XP
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    -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 title screen. The "InstallShield
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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. a Click [Cyber-shot] on the model selection screen. c Click [Next]. When "License Agreement" screen appears, click [Yes]. e Select the
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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 installation
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    if the camera shuts off due to weak batteries. • For further details on the AC Adaptor, see page 15. • For further details on the "Memory Stick," see page 19. b Turn on your computer and the camera. c Connect the supplied USB cable to the (USB) jack of the camera. d Connect the USB cable to your
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    -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]. Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP users. 5 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the "Memory Stick," or turn off the camera. For Windows 98 or 98SE users
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    contents of the "Memory Stick" inserted in your camera appear. • This Sony DSC]. (In case of Windows 2000, right-click [ Sony DSC].) 2 Click [Remove]. (In case of Windows 2000, click [Uninstall].) The "Confirm Device Removal" screen appears. 3 Click [OK]. The device is deleted. Try the USB driver
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    Camera Wizard], then click [OK]. The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" screen appears. b Click [Next]. The images stored on the "Memory Stick page 79 to disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it. Then, perform for Sony" software to view and edit images on your computer. For details, see the software's
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    destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the "Memory Stick." Example: when viewing folders on Windows Me Folder containing image data which was recorded using the camera not equipped with the folder creating function. Folder containing image
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    (page 52) - Voice mode (page 53) • Small-size image files shot in E-Mail mode • Audio files shot in Voice mode • Clip Motion files shot in Normal mode (page 49) • Index image files of Clip Motion files shot in Normal mode • Clip Motion files shot in Mobile mode (page 49) • Index image files of Clip
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    some equipment, including your camera, may not operate Memory Stick" slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. http://www.sony Cyber-shot] on the model selection screen. The installation menu appears. 3 Click [USB Driver]. The "USB Driver
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    connection Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the "Memory Stick" to the "Trash" icon, then remove the USB cable, remove the "Memory Stick," or turn off the camera • If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, remove the USB cable etc., after you have turned your computer off. c Copying images 1 Double
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    CD using your computer. The created Video CD can be played back on a Video CD-compatible DVD player. When playing back on a computer, use application software used to play back a Video CD. a Start "ImageMixer." b Click . The video CD creating mode turns on. c Drag & drop the desired file or album to
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    jack cover, then turn on the camera again. (This will clear the date and time settings, etc.) RESET Troubleshooting 3 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Troubleshooting Battery and power Symptom Cause Solution The battery remaining indicator is incorrect. Or
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    (when [Power Save] is [Off], after three minutes.) (page 13). • The batteries are discharged. p Turn on the camera again (page 16). p Install charged batteries (page 10). Shooting still images / movies Symptom Cause Solution The LCD screen is not turned on even when the power is turned on
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    camera in a dark place. p This will have no effect on the image you shoot. 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 the correct date and time (pages 17, 103). Troubleshooting 89
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    in focus preset mode (page 45). Deleting/editing an image Symptom Your camera cannot delete an image. You have deleted the image by mistake. 90 Cause Cancel the protection (page 63). • The write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick" p Set it to the recording position (page 105). is set to the
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    Burst files and still images cannot be cut. Troubleshooting Computers Symptom Cause Solution You do not know whether - or not your OS can be used with the camera. p Check "Recommended computer environment" (pages 74, 84). You cannot install the - USB driver. p In Windows 2000, log on as
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    from the "Memory Stick." - The error message - appears when loading the supplied CD-ROM. Solution p Connect the camera and your computer correctly (page 78). p Follow the copy procedure for your OS (pages 79, 80, 84). p If you are using the "ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony" software, click on
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    by p We recommend that you set the "Memory Stick" write-protect formatting. switch to the LOCK position to protect accidental erasure (page 105). Others Symptom Cause Solution The camera does not work, no operations can be performed. • The battery level is low or zero (The indicator appears
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    No Memory Stick • Insert a "Memory Stick" (page 19). System error Memory Stick error Memory Stick type error • Turn the power off and on again (page 16). • The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be used with your camera (page 105). • Insert the "Memory Stick" correctly (page 19). • The "Memory Stick
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    Message Turn the power off and on again Meaning/ Corrective Action • Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light. Use the flash, mount the camera on a tripod, or otherwise secure the camera in place. • A problem with the lens caused an error. Troubleshooting 95
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    digits (indicated by ss)will differ depending on the state of the camera. Code C:32: ss C:13: ss E:61: ss E:91: ss E:92: ss Cause Countermeasure There 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
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    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 Normal 88 178 Mobile 486 982 Normal: When 10 frames are shot Mobile: When two frames are shot MPEG movie 640 (VGA) 160 (Mail) 16MB 42 673 32MB
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    under dark conditions or shooting a fastmoving subject, use a high-number setting. When recording high-quality images, use a low-number setting. (When the (Camera) is not set to [Auto] or [Program], this setting cannot be carried out.) xFine / Standard Records images with fine image quality mode
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    an image using the normal recording mode. Selects the amount of flash light (page 49). Sets the special effects for the image (page 56). * When (Camera) is set to [Auto], these items are not displayed. When the mode selector is set to (when [Moving Image] is set to [MPEG Movie] in
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    When the mode selector is set to (when [Moving Image] is set to [Clip Motion] in the SET UP settings) Item (EV) 9 (Focus) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) Setting Description +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / +1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV / −0.3EV / −0.7EV / −1.0EV / −1.3EV
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    Sets the slide show interval. (For single-image screen only.) x3 sec/ 5 sec/ 10 sec/ 30 sec/ 1 min - Selects images from either folder or "Memory Stick." xFolder/All - Repeats the slide show. xOn/Off - Starts the slide show. - Cancels the settings and execution of the slide show. 5.0M / 3.1M / 1.2M
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    . The SET UP screen appears. Factory settings are indicated with x. (Camera) Item Moving Image Smart Zoom Date/Time Setting xMPEG Movie / Clip OK / Cancel Description Formats the "Memory Stick." Note that formatting erases all data on a "Memory Stick," including even protected images (page 40
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    recording images (page 42). Description Selects whether to use the Power Save mode (page 13). Displayed only when you are using the camera with the batteries. Selects the LCD brightness. This has no effect on the recorded images. Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting [Bright] makes
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    malfunction. • On rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place • On sandy or in dusty place Do not let sand get into the camera. Sand or dust may cause the camera to malfunction and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. Cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Clean the screen surface with an LCD
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    to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor (not supplied), or install charged batteries, and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power turned off. The "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is a new compact, portable and versatile IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds
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    on use of the "Memory Stick PRO" (not supplied) "Memory Stick PRO" with a capacity of up to 1 GB is verified for this camera. The nickel-metal hydride batteries Effective use of the battery • Battery performance decreases in lowtemperature surroundings, and the battery life is shortened under such
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    batteries from the battery charger, insert other batteries, such as new ones, and check that the battery charger works properly. When the battery charger works properly, the batteries may be the cause of the malfunction. Specifications x Camera Recording media "Memory Stick" Flash Recommended
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    oz) Accessories • HR6 (size AA) Ni-MH batteries (2) • Battery case • BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH Battery charger (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) • USB cable (1) • A/V connecting cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • "Memory Stick" (16MB) (1) • CD-ROM (USB driver: SPVD-010) (1) • Operating Instructions (1) Design
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    (56) J Low battery warning (94) K AF range finder (44) L Spot metering cross hair (47) M Image quality indicator (21, 42) N Recording folder indicator (42) O Remaining number of recordable images indicator (21)/ Self-diagnosis display (96) P Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity indicator Q Center
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    Battery remaining indicator (13) C White balance indicator (48) D Picture effect indicator (56) E Low battery Memory Stick" capacity indicator 110 L Center AF /Multi AF indicator (44)/ Focus preset value (45) M EV adjustment indicator (46) N Macro (26) O Self-timer indicator (27) P Menu/Guide
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    (69) O Low battery warning (94) P Change folder indicator (57) Q Playback folder indicator (57) R Image number/Number of images recorded in the playback folder S Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity indicator T Counter (69) U Playback screen (69) V Playback bar (69) W Menu/Guide menu (41) The
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    Battery Battery life 14 Charging the battery 10 Charging time 11 Remaining indicator 13 Beep/shutter sound 103 C Changing the recording folder 43 Charging Charging the battery 10 Charging time 11 Cleaning 104 Computer Copying images to your computer ........ 74, 84 USB cable 78 USB driver
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    56 Power An external power source 15 Battery 10 Inserting battery 12 On/Off 16 Precautions 104 -image) screen 32 Playback zoom 58 Quick Review 24 Rotate 60 Slide show 59 Viewing images 85 Installing the USB driver 75, 84 USB connection 78, 84 Using your camera abroad 15 V Viewing on
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    308271911 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-P92
Serial No.
DSC-P92
© 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 _______
Troubleshooting
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Additional information
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Index
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