Sony DSCP100 Operating Instructions

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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-P100/P120 Serial
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    this 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-P100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450
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    cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Attention for the Customers camera. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB multi cable again. "Memory Stick" and battery
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    laws. 4 Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur. LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with an LCD finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder
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    as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO Duo", , "MagicGate" and are trademarks
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    battery pack 11 Using the AC adaptor 14 Using your camera abroad 14 Turning on/off your camera 15 How to use the control button 15 Setting the date and time 16 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick Picture Effect 60 Using the Cyber-shot Station 60 Advanced still image
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    VCD2 93 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 95 Warnings and messages 105 Self-diagnosis display 107 Additional information Number of images that can be saved or shooting time 108 Menu items 109 SET UP items 113 Precautions 115 On "Memory Stick 116 On "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack .........117
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    surface) F Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) G POWER lamp (15) H Finder window I Self-timer lamp (27)/ AF illuminator (29, 113) 8 J Microphone q; qa qs K Lens L Speaker (bottom surface) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the
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    shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (24) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button (62)/ (Index) button (37) H DC IN jack cover (11, 14) I Battery/"Memory Stick" cover J RESET button (95) K Access lamp (18) L DC IN jack (11, 14) M Battery eject lever (11) N (Image Size/Delete) button (19, 40) 9
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    shooting functions using menus (pages 44 and 109). M (Manual exposure shooting) You can manually adjust the aperture value and the shutter speed (page 50). 44 and 109). SET UP (Set up) You can change the settings of the camera (pages 44 and 113). (Movie shooting) You can shoot movies (page 76). (
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    started Surface with the "InfoLITHIUM" logo DC IN jack cover Getting started 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. • Be sure to turn off your camera when charging the battery pack (page 15). • Your camera operates with the "InfoLITHIUM" NP-FR1
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    off when charging is completed. /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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    the "Memory Stick" as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on the conditions of use. • The battery capacity conditions: - The surrounding temperature is low - The flash is used - The camera has been turned on and off many times - The zoom is used frequently -
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    supplied) to the DC IN jack of your camera. Open the cover in the arrow direction as illustrated above. Connect the DC plug with the v mark facing the LCD screen side. • Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by. If any trouble occurs while using the adaptor
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    . • When viewing movies • When playing back a slide show • When connecting the USB or A/V multi cable How to use the control button Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Off Off Auto Off SELECT Setup 2 File Number
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    v/V 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 (page 116), which provides the power for saving the time data, ever becomes low, the Clock Set screen will appear again. When this
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    Getting started Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2005 / 1 / 1 10 : 00 OK AM Cancel Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2005 / 1 / 1 10 : 30 OK AM Cancel 4 , Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with b/B on the
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    to 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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    Shooting still images Setting the still image size Mode dial 5M 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) Image Size 1 , Set the mode dial to turn on the power. , and • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to P, M or SCN. 2 , Press (Image Size). The Image Size setup appears
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    data also increases and the number of images that can be recorded on a "Memory Stick" decreases. Refer to the table on the right and choose the image size and It is the highest image quality on this camera. 2) Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards
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    (normal) The number of images that can be saved in a "Memory Stick"3) The number of images that can be saved in Fine (Standard)4) mode ratio), see page 45. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size.
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    • Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating, such as when you press POWER to turn on the power or when the zoom function is working (page 24). • This camera can create new folders and select folders to be stored in the "Memory Stick" (page 46). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with both hands
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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 the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the camera and dark
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    last image you shot - Quick Review 60min Review VGA 101 8/8 lens portion while it is operating. • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting movie (page 76). Zoom Your camera is equipped with zoom functions that enlarge the image using optical zoom and two types of digital processing. Digital
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    zoom: • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The or indicators flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center. Smart zoom When you purchase your camera, it is set to smart zoom. The maximum zoom scale depends on the selected image
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    way to the W side: Approx. 6 cm (2 3/8 inches) from the lens surface When the zoom is set all the way to the T side: Approx. 30 cm (11 7/8 inches) from the lens surface 26 1 , Set the mode dial to , and press B ( ) on the control
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    Press V ( ) on the control button again. The indicator disappears from the LCD screen. • If you press the shutter button while standing in front of the camera, the focus and the exposure may not be correctly set. 27
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    Selecting a flash mode 60min VGA 101 96 S AF , Set the mode dial to , and press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly to select a flash mode. Each time you press v ( ), the indicator changes as follows. No indicator (Auto): The flash automatically strobes when shooting images in a dark place
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    to (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode) or (Fireworks mode) in the menu settings. • The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there are no problems with safety, directly looking into the AF illuminator emitter at close range is not recommended. m S AF 30 F2.8 When this function is not
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    60min VGA 101 96 The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the on, you can start shooting (page 23). • When the LCD screen is turned off: - The digital zoom does not function (page 25). - [AF Mode] is set to [Single] (page 48
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    Date Off Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Day&Time Off Auto Off PAGE SELECT 1 , Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. • The date and time is not inserted in Multi Burst mode. • When images are shot with
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    Shooting according to scene conditions - Scene Selection You can shoot more effectively by selecting the appropriate mode and then pressing the shutter button. Twilight mode Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. The shutter speed
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    other bright places. Candle mode You can record parties, candle services and other candlelit scenes without spoiling the candlelight atmosphere. The water is clearly recorded. • The shutter speed becomes faster, so images shot in dark places become darker. Fireworks mode You can record fireworks in
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    Scene SCN WB ISO Scene SCN WB ISO 1 MENU , Set the mode dial to SCN, then press MENU. The menu appears. 2 , Select SCN (Scene) with b on the control button, then select the desired mode with v/V. To return to normal mode Set the mode dial to a different mode. • The setting is maintained even
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    The NR slow shutter function reduces noise from recorded images, providing clear images. When the shutter speed is 1/6 second or slower, the camera automatically activates the NR slow shutter function and "NR" is indicated next to the shutter speed indicator. Press the shutter button fully down
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    Single screen 60min VGA 101 8/9 Index screen 101-0008 2005 1 1 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME • SINGLE DISPLAY You can view images shot with your camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. You can select the following two methods for viewing images. Single screen You can view one image at
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    Viewing still images 60min VGA 101 3/9 Viewing an index screen 101-0003 2005 1 1 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME • SINGLE DISPLAY • SINGLE DISPLAY 2 , Select the desired still image with b/B on the control button. b : To display the preceding image B : To display the next image 1 , Press (index)
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    the LCD screen facing upwards. If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V multi cable to the left audio jack. • Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV with the A/V multi cable. 2 TV/Video switch , Turn on the TV and set the
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    If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the A/V multi 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
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    2/9 60min VGA 101 2/9 101-0002 2005 1 1 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME Delete Exit 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. • Note that you cannot restore deleted images. 2 , Press (Delete). The image
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    Deleting still images Deleting images in index mode Delete Exit Select All In This Folder 1 , While an index screen (page 37) is displayed, press (Delete). • Note that you cannot restore deleted images. Delete Exit Select All In This Folder SELECT TO NEXT 2 , Select [Select] with b/B on the
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    a "Memory Stick" 1 , Insert the "Memory Stick" you want to format into the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to record images; this process is also called "initialization." • The "Memory Stick" supplied with your camera and commercially available "Memory Stick" are
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    1 2 60min Format All data will be erased Ready? OK Cancel 2 , Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the power. 3 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V on the control button. Select [Format] with B, then press B. Select [OK] with v, then press z. To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] with
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    Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera The usage of the menus and SET UP screen items is position. c Press b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set. 400 200 100 Auto ISO WB ISO • When the mode dial is set to , press z on the control button after
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    the items in the SET UP screen a Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Off Off Auto Off SELECT b Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to
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    number one higher than the largest number in the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. To cancel folder creation Select [Cancel] in step 2 or 3. • Once you create a new folder, you cannot delete the new folder with the camera. • Images are recorded in the newly created folder
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    focus position according to the subject position and size. AF mode This sets the focus operation start and stop timing. Mode dial Multipoint AF ( ) The camera calculates the distance in five areas to the left, right, top, bottom and in the center of the image, letting you shoot using the auto
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    Set the mode dial to SET UP. b Select (Camera) with v, [AF Mode] with B/v, and select the desired mode with B/v/V, then press z. Camera AF Mode: xSingle Digital Zoom: Monitor Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: • When shooting using the finder with the LCD screen
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    at the edge of the frame, or when using Center AF, the camera may focus on the center instead of on the subject at the 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. 60min P VGA FINE 101 98 S AF F2.8
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    lens up or down, the error increases. • The distance selection is limited according to the Scene Selection mode (page 35). Shooting with manual shutter speed and aperture settings - Manual Exposure You can manually changes to "Return", and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode. c Select
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    is set to (Forced flash) or (No flash). Return SAF 200 F2.8 0EV e Shoot the image. To use the Quick Review, closeups (Macro) or self-timer function, or to change the flash mode After step 4, press z to cancel the manual exposure setup mode. The "Return" indicator changes to "Set". To cancel the
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    pictures. Exposure is the amount of light that the CCD of the digital still camera is able to receive. This value changes according to the combination of aperture Aperture is the diaphragm of the lens part which adjusts the amount of light entering the camera. The aperture setting value is called the
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    the exposure - EV adjustment You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the camera. Use this mode when the proper exposure To reactivate auto exposure In step 4, select [0EV]. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment
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    playing back a single image (page 36) or during Quick Review (page 24). • The histogram does not appear in the following cases: - When recording in the digital zoom area - When the image size is while playing back a single-image or during Quick Review. In particular a large difference may appear in
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    for the image. In such cases, adjusting the exposure in the + (plus) direction is effective. When shooting a dark subject that fills the frame, the camera may judge that the subject is dark and set a brighter exposure for the image. In such cases, adjusting the exposure in the - (minus) direction
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    Mode dial MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to P, M, SCN or . b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Metering Mode) with b/B, then select the desired metering mode with v/V. 56 d When selecting [Spot] in step 3, position the spot metering cross hair on one point of the subject you want
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    lights that flicker, the white balance adjustment function may not work correctly even though you select (Fluorescent). • When the flash strobes, the manual setting is canceled, and the image is recorded in [Auto] (except in WB (Flash) mode). • The white balance selection is limited according
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    the battery power decreases with use or the capacity of the "Memory Stick" is camera records the maximum number of images in succession. If you release the shutter button, shooting will stop at that point. When "Recording" disappears, you can shoot the next image. The maximum number of images shot
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    M, you cannot set the shutter speed to lower than 1/30 second. • See page 64 to play back images recorded in Multi Burst mode using this camera. • For the number of images that can be recorded in Multi Burst mode, see page 108. • You may not be able to shoot images in
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    d Shoot the image. To cancel Picture Effects Select [Off] in step 3. Using the Cyber-shot Station Charging starts automatically when you set the camera in the Cyber-shot Station (not supplied). This lets you easily charge the camera so that it is ready for use at any time. The remote controller
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    button a Set the mode dial to . b Press MENU. The 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. : Moves to the previous folder
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    ) while a non- enlarged image is displayed, the LCD screen switches to the index screen (page 37) . • You can enlarge the images displayed with the Quick Review function (page 24) by performing steps c to e. 62
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    image size of 3:2. • You cannot trim images displayed with Quick Review. Playing back successive images - Slide Show You can play 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
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    then press z. • You cannot rotate protected images and movies and 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
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    Multi Burst image is played back continuously. c Press z when the desired frame is displayed. "Step" appears. 60min M 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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    is protected. The - (protect) indicator appears on the image. 60min VGA 101 2/9 MENU Control button • Note that formatting the "Memory Stick" erases all the data in the "Memory Stick" even if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered. • It may take some time to protect the
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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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    to print - Print (DPOF) mark You 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 Print Order Format) standard or a PictBridge compliant printer. Mode
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    Still image editing g Press MENU. h Select [OK] with B, then press z. The mark turns white. The mark setting is completed. To unmark marks Select the images to be unmarked with v/ V/b/B in step 5, then press z. To unmark all the marks in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 4, then press
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    Clock Set: PictBridge PNTTSPC Normal 2 The USB mode is set. Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the multi connector on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied USB multi cable, then turn on your camera and the printer. The camera turns to playback mode regardless of
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    USB multi cable and set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] (page 70). Printing images You can select the image and print it. Set up the camera following the procedure on page 70, and connect the printer. Control button MENU • You cannot print movies. • When an error does not support cannot be displayed.
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    f Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The image is printed. Do not disconnect the USB multi cable while the (Not disconnect USB multi cable) indicator appears on the LCD screen. Printing 1/3 Exit To cancel printing Select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 6. To print other images
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    Setting items that the printer does not support cannot be displayed. h Select [Quantity printed. Do not disconnect the USB multi cable while the indicator appears on "In index mode"). Set up the camera following the procedure on page 70, and movies. • When an error notification is received from
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    Date Off Quantity 1 Exit OK • Setting items that the printer does not support cannot be displayed. e Select [Index] with v, then select [On] The image is printed. Do not disconnect the USB multi cable while the (Not disconnect USB multi cable) indicator appears on the LCD screen. Printing Index
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    print with b/B. You can select the number up to 20. j Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The image is printed. Do not disconnect the USB multi cable while the indicator appears on the LCD screen. Printing Index 1/3 Exit To cancel printing Select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step
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    sound using your camera. "REC" appears on the screen and the camera starts recording the be recorded only on "Memory Stick PRO." • Recording stops when the "Memory Stick" is full. e size to [640(Fine)] while connecting the A/V multi cable to multi connector, the subject does not appear on the
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    . • The procedure for viewing movies on a TV is the same as that for viewing still images (page 38). • The moving images recorded using earlier Sony models may be also displayed a size smaller. 101_0010 2005 1 1 10:30PM STOP REV/CUE VOLUME Playback bar To stop playback Press z again. To adjust
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    Deleting movies You can delete unwanted movies. Mode dial Control button • You cannot delete protected movies. • Note that you cannot restore deleted movies. In single-image mode a Set the mode dial to . b Display the movie you want to delete with b/B. c Press (Delete). The movie has not yet
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    b, then press z. Cutting movies You can cut movies, or delete unnecessary portions of movies. This is the recommended function to use when the "Memory Stick" capacity is insufficient, or when you attach movies to your e-mail messages. Note that the original movie is deleted when you cut it. The
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    Mode dial MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to . b Select the movie you want to cut using b/B. c Press MENU. The menu appears. d Select (Divide) with B, then press z. Next, select [OK] with v, then press z. The playback of the movie starts. e Decide on a cutting point. Press the center z
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    users • Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB 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
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    using Windows XP, you need not install the USB driver. Once the USB driver is installed, you need not install the USB driver. a Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time. The install menu screen appears
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    Enjoying images on your computer Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the "Memory Stick" with the images you want to copy into the camera, then close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. b Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC Adaptor (supplied), then plug the adaptor into a wall
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    tasktray. Double-click here 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 multi cable, remove the "Memory Stick," or turn off the camera. For Windows 98 or 98SE
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    Manager] tab. 3 If [ Sony DSC] is displayed, delete it. 1 Right-click [ Sony DSC]. 2 Click [Uninstall]. The "Confirm Device Removal" screen appears. • For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users, click [Remove]. 3 Click [OK]. The device is deleted. Try the USB driver installation again using the CD-ROM (page 82
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    b Double-click the desired image file. The image is displayed. Image file storage 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 XP Folder containing image data which was recorded using the
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    Folder 101MSDCF to 999MSDCF File name DSC0ssss.JPG MOV0ssss.MPG MOV0ssss.THM File meaning • Still image files shot in - Normal mode (page 22) - Burst mode (page 58) - Multi Burst mode (page 59) • Movie files (page 76) • Index image files recorded simultaneously in movie
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    the range from 100 to 999. Installing "Picture Package" "Picture Package" is only for Windows computers. You can use the "Picture Package" software on your Windows computer to copy, view and edit the images shot with your camera. When you install "Picture Package," the USB driver is also installed
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    device is required in order to write to CD-Rs. a Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. • If you have not yet installed the USB driver (page 82), do not connect the camera to the computer before you install the "Picture
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    Remove the CD-ROM. Copying images using "Picture Package" Connect the camera and your computer with the USB multi cable. "Picture Package Direct X" screen appears after you install the application software, follow the instructions. 90 • Normally "Picture Package" and "Date" folders are created
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    the upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help. Technical support of "Picture Package" is provided by the Pixela User Support Center. For more information, refer to the enclosed information with the CD-ROM. Viewing images on a computer Click [Viewing video and pictures on PC] on the
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    - For Macintosh users Recommended computer environment OS camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. When a USB connector is not provided on your computer When neither a USB connector nor a "Memory Stick" slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony
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    83. Disconnecting the USB multi cable, removing the "Memory Stick," or turning off the camera during a USB connection Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the "Memory Stick" to the "Trash" icon, then remove the USB multi cable, remove the "Memory Stick," or turn off the camera. • If you are
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    installed at the factory. CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, PowerMac G3/G4 series Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended.) Hard Disk: Disk space the user information screen appears, enter the desired name and password. The installation of the software starts. b Creating a video CD 1
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    inside the battery/"Memory Stick" cover using a fine-tipped object, then turn on the power again. (All the settings including date and time are cleared.) 3 Should your camera still not work properly, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Troubleshooting RESET button
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    (page 11). p Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 14). p Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. p Install a charged battery pack (page 11). p Replace the battery pack with a new one. • If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the
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    multi cable is connected to the multi connector. p Disconnect the A/V multi cable. to position the lens farther away from cannot be used during shooting movies. p Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (pages 25, 45 and 113 Burst mode (pages 25 and 59). - Troubleshooting The image is too dark. • You
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    of low illumination. p There is no effect on the recorded image. Your camera cannot record images. • No "Memory Stick" has been inserted. • The capacity of the "Memory Stick" is full. • The write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick" is set to the LOCK position. • You cannot record images while
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    finder. p This condition is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting Viewing images Symptom Cause Solution Your camera cannot play back images. • The mode dial has been modified. • The camera is in USB mode. p Set it to (page 36). p See page 88. - p Cancel USB communication (pages 84 and 93).
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    camera cannot delete an image. You have deleted an image by mistake. The resizing function does not work. Cause Solution • The image is protected. p Cancel the protection (page 66). • The write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick set the "Memory Stick" write-protect install the USB driver. Cause
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    and your computer with the USB multi cable before you installed the "USB Driver" from the supplied CD-ROM. • The camera is not correctly connected to your computer. • You are not using the correct copy procedure for your OS. • You attempted to shoot using a "Memory Stick" formatted by a computer
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    viewed on the camera. • Copied to a wrong folder. p Copy them to an available folder, such as "101MSDCF" (page 88). "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 Stick" by mistake
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    Disconnect and connect the USB multi cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. You cannot print images. • The camera is not connected to the the date inserted. Set [Date] to [Off] and print it. Troubleshooting 103
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    it securely to the DC IN jack of your camera and to a wall outlet (wall socket) (page 14). 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
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    40 and 78). Read only memory • Your camera cannot record or delete images to this "Memory Stick." No file in this folder Folder error • No images have been recorded in this folder. • A folder with the same first three digits number already exists in the "Memory Stick." (For example: 123MSDCF and
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    battery time left. • 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. • 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded only using "Memory Stick PRO." Insert a "Memory Stick
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    (page 95) located inside the 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. Self-diagnosis display Troubleshooting 107
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    of images that can be saved and the shooting time differ, depending on the capacity of the "Memory Stick," the image size, and the image quality. Refer to the following charts when you choose a "Memory Stick." • The number of images is listed in Fine (Standard) order. • The values for the number of
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    Menu items Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the mode dial or the setting. Factory settings are indicated with x. When the mode dial is set to Item Mode (REC Mode) Setting Multi Burst Burst xNormal Description - Records a continuous burst of 16 frames within a
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    Item ISO Setting 400 / 200 / 100 / xAuto (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval)3) xFine / Standard Multi Burst Burst xNormal 1/7.5 / 1/15 / x1/30 (Flash Level)4) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation)5) + / xNormal / - B&W / Sepia / xOff + / xNormal / - (Contrast)5) + /
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    When the mode dial is set to Item (EV) 9 (Focus) (Metering mode) WB (White Bal) 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 / -1.7EV / -2.0EV Adjusts the exposure (page 53). / 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m /
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    When the mode dial is set to Item (Folder) (Protect) (DPOF) Setting OK / Cancel - - (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) - Interval Image Repeat Start Cancel 5M / 3M / 1M / VGA / Cancel (counter clockwise) / (clockwise) / OK / Cancel OK / Cancel Description Selects the folder containing
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    Camera) Item AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/time Setting xSingle / Monitor xSmart / Precision / Off Day&Time / Date / xOff Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review shoot the next image during this period. Additional information (Memory Stick Tool) Item Format Setting OK / Cancel Create REC.
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    Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set Setting Bright / xNormal / Dark Shutter xOn Off - Description Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting [Bright] makes the screen bright and easy to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery
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    the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the DC plug Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with a dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty plug. Use of the dirty plug may not properly charge the battery pack. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface
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    pack, and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off. • The rechargeable button battery is located behind a separate cover inside the battery/ "Memory Stick" cover. Never remove the rechargeable button battery. 116 On "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is a compact, portable IC recording
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    lock. Note on using "Memory Stick PRO" (not supplied) "Memory Stick PRO" with a capacity up to 1GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera. On "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack What is the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has
  • Sony DSCP100 | Operating Instructions - Page 118
    Automatic exposure, Manual exposure, Scene selection (9 modes) White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash File format (DCF compliant) Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording media "Memory Stick" Flash
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    ) (1) • NP-FR1 battery pack (DSC-P100:1, DSC- P120:2) • Battery case (DSC-P100:1, DSC-P120:2) • USB multi cable (1) • A/V multi cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • "Memory Stick" (32 MB) (1) • CD-ROM (USB driver SPVD-012) (1) • Operating instructions (1) • Soft carrying case (DSC-P120 only) (1) Design and
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    (55)/ Picture effect indicator (60) H Low battery warning indicator (106) I Manual exposure setup mode indicator (50) J Macro indicator Memory Stick" capacity indicator S Self-diagnosis display (107)/ Date/time indicator (31) T ISO number indicator (110) U Histogram indicator (54) V Menu/Guide
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    7 8 A Recording mode indicator (76) B Battery remaining indicator (12) C White balance indicator (56) D Low battery warning indicator (106) E Metering mode indicator ( 46) L Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity indicator M Self-diagnosis display (107) N Self-timer indicator (27) O Menu/Guide menu (44) P
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    ) F Not disconnect USB multi cable indicator (72) G EV level value indicator (53)/ ISO number indicator (110) H Folder-file number (86) I PictBridge connecting indicator (70) J Playback folder indicator (61) K Recording folder indicator (46) 122 L Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity indicator M Image
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    indicator (46) I Number of images recorded in selected folder J Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity indicator K Counter (77) L Playback image (77) M Playback bar (77) N Menu/Guide menu (44) • Pressing MENU switches the menu/guide menu on/off. Page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of
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    ImageMixer VCD2 93 Incandescent 56 Index screen 36 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 117 Inserting "Memory Stick 18 Install 82, 88, 94 ISO 110 J JPG 87 L Landscape mode 32 LCD Backlight 114 LCD backlight on/off 30 M Manual Exposure 50 Memory Stick 42, 116 Menu settings 44, 109 Metering mode
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    39, 114 Number of images that can be shot or viewed 13, 21, 108 P PAL system digital zoom 25 Print (DPOF) mark 68 Program auto shooting 10 Protect 66 PTP 81, 92, 114 Q Quick Review USB connection 70, 83 USB driver 82 USB jack 70, 83 USB mode 81 USB multi cable 70, 83 Using your camera
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    3091477110 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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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-P100/P120
Serial No.
DSC-P100/P120
© 2004 Sony Corporation
Getting started
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Shooting still images
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Viewing still images
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Deleting still images
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Before advanced operations
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Advanced still image shooting
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Advanced still image viewing
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Still image editing
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Still image printing
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(PictBridge printer)
Enjoying movies
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Enjoying images on your computer
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Troubleshooting
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Additional information
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Index
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