Sony DSC P9 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-P9 Serial No. DSC - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
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-P9 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
digital camera. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again. "Memory Stick" and battery pack N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. Do not aim the camera - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
Memory Stick," , "MagicGate Memory Stick," and , are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
camera 4 Identifying the parts 8 Getting started Charging the battery pack 10 Using an external power source 13 Using your camera abroad 13 Turning on/off your camera 14 How to use the control button 14 Setting the date and time 15 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
screen 64 For the Index (nine images) screen.....64 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 77 Warnings and messages 85 Self-diagnostics display 86 For Deleting movies 71 For the single screen 71 The "Memory Stick 95 The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack ......... 95 Specifications 96 The LCD screen 98 - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
Identifying the parts Attaching the strap A POWER button (14) B POWER lamp (14) C Shutter button (20) D Wrist strap hook 9 0 6 qa • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
shooting) (22)/ (11, 24) Index button (for viewing) (31) C LCD screen D DSPL/LCD ON/OFF button (26) E DC IN jack (10, 13) F MENU button (18) J Battery/"Memory Stick" cover K RESET button (77) L Access lamp (17 - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
Getting started OPEN 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. • When charging the battery pack, make sure the camera is not turned on (page 14). • The camera operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery NP-FC10 battery pack (C type) (supplied). You - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
starts, and the /CHG lamp lights. Battery eject lever Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, and push down the battery eject lever in the arrow direction as power adaptor both from the camera and the wall outlet (wall socket). Battery remaining indicator The battery remaining indicator shows the - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
Approx.150 Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/ viewed The tables show approximate guidelines for the length of time the camera can be battery pack is fully charged. The guidelines for the number of images that can be recorded or viewed allow for changing the "Memory Stick" - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
connect the AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of the camera. Connect the plug with the v mark facing up. • Connect the AC power adaptor using the AC power adaptor, disconnect it from the DC IN jack of the camera. • The set is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
for a while* when shooting, viewing images, or setting up the camera while using the battery, power is automatically shut off to preserve battery power. However, in the following circumstances, even if the battery is being used to power the camera, the Auto Power Off function will not work. • Movies - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
using v/V on the control button, then press the center z. You can select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/ day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y]. • If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power for saving the time data, ever loses its charge (page 94), the CLOCK SET screen automatically reappears. If - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
Setting the date and time (continued) CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2002 / OK 1/ 1 12 : 00 O K AM CANCEL CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2002 / OK 7/ 1 12 : 00 O K AM CANCEL CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2002 / OK 7/ 4 10 : 30 O K PM CANCEL 4 , Select the year, month, day, hour, or minute - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
appears on the LCD screen. 3 Access lamp , Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. To remove the "Memory Stick" Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, then push the "Memory Stick" to pop it out. • Whenever the Access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Never remove the - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
screen. • For image quality, you can choose either [FINE] or [STANDARD]. • The image size and quality values chosen here will be preserved even when the camera is turned off. 18 - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
be saved in a "Memory Stick" The number of images that can be saved in FINE (STANDARD) mode are shown below. (Units: number of images) Capacity Image size 2272×1704 a computer. When the images are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
FINE 4 F2.8 30 1 , Set the mode dial to , and turn on your camera. • The lens cover opens when the power is turned on. • Do not touch is set to , the exposure and focus are adjusted automatically. 2 , Hold your camera with your both hands and position a subject in the center of the frame to focus - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
Memory Stick." When the Recording lamp goes out, you can shoot the next image. • When you are shooting with the battery, if no tasks are performed for a while with the camera subject • A flashing subject. Checking the last image shot (Quick Review) 60min REVIEW 2272 8/8 100-0029 2002 7 4 10:30PM - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
the SET UP settings (page 92). The T side of this line shows the extent of digital zoom W T • When you are using digital zoom, you cannot confirm the image using the finder. • When you are using the digital zoom feature, the auto focus frame is not displayed. For close-ups of small subjects like - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
Shooting still images 60min 2272 FINE 4 60min 2272 FINE Using the self-timer 60min 2272 FINE 4 1 , Set the mode dial to , and press B ( ) on the control button. (Macro) will appear on the LCD screen. • If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first to make the menu disappear. • You can - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
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. • If you stand in front of the camera and press the shutter button, the focus and the exposure may not be correctly - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
locks. 60min ON 2272 FINE 6 • 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 is adjusted manually, the AF illuminator does not function. • In the following Scene selection modes (page 28), the AF - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
) DSPL/LCD ON/OFF The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD you can start shooting (page 20). • When the LCD screen is turned off, the digital zoom does not function (page 22). • When the LCD screen is turned off, if - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
: DAY&TIME DATE OFF OK CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : MPEG MOVIE DATE O N OFF AUTO PAGE SELECT Shooting still images 1 , Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP menu is displayed. • When images are shot with the date and time inserted - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
Shooting according to scene conditions (Scene selection) Twilight mode Twilight portrait mode Landscape mode 0EV When shooting at night, shooting people at night, or shooting landscapes, use the modes listed below to increase the quality of your images. Twilight mode Under dark lighting - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
, when the shutter speed value slower or equal to than a 1/2 second is selected, "NR" is displayed before the shutter speed indication, and the camera automatically changes to the NR slow shutter mode. The NR slow shutter mode removes noise from recorded images, providing clear images. To eliminate - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
4 10:30PM • SINGLE DISPLAY You can see the images you shoot with this camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. This camera offers the following three methods for viewing your images. • For movies, see page 70 mode dial to , and turn on the power. The last image you shot will be displayed. 30 - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
Viewing still images Viewing Index (nine or three images display) 60min 2272 6/8 100-0026 2002 7 4 10:30PM FILE BACK/NEXT VOLUME • SINGLE DISPLAY APERTURE VALUE : F2.8 SHUTTER SPEED : 1/125 EXPOSURE VALUE : 0.0 ISO : 100 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30PM • SINGLE DISPLAY 2 , Select a still Image - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
connecting cable to the Lch jack. • Connect the A/V connecting cable to the camera and the TV set only after confirming that both are turned off. 2 TV/ may be different. 3 , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Press b/B on the control button to select an image. • When using this - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
TV having a video input jack and a video connecting cable. The color system of the TV must be the same as that of your digital still camera. Check the following list: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
BACK/NEXT VOLUME 1 , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Select an image to be deleted using b/B on the control button. DELETE PROTECT [OK] using v on the control button, then press the center z. "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" appears on the screen. When this message disappears, the image has - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
Deleting on the Index (nine images) screen Deleting still images DELETE PROTECT PRINT DELETE CANCEL SELECT ALL • SET MENU TO NEXT 1 MENU , While an Index (nine images) screen (page 31) is displayed, press MENU. Select [DELETE] using b/B on the control button, then press the center z. 2 , - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
PRINT PROTECT DELETE 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30PM • OK 4 , Press MENU. Select [OK] using b/B on the control button, then press the center z. When "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" disappears, the images have been deleted. To cancel the deletion Select [EXIT] using b on the control button, then press the center - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
still images DELETE O K CANCEL 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30PM • OK 3 , Select [OK] using v on the control button, then press the center z. When "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" disappears, the image has been deleted. To cancel the deletion Select [CANCEL] using V on the control button, then press the center z. 37 - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
to SET UP, and turn on the power. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to record images; this process is also called "initialization." The "Memory Stick" provided with this camera, and those available commercially, are already formatted, and can be used immediately. • When you - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
copy the images you shot to your computer. USB driver, 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 - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
1 Installing the USB driver Opening window Click here 1 , Turn on your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time. The opening window appears. If it does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t (ImageMixer) in order. • - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
ImageMixer for Sony" software. Click [DirectX] and follow instructions on each succeeding window. Your computer restarts when the installation is completed. "Memory Stick" 1 AC power 2 adaptor , Insert the "Memory Stick" with the images you want to copy into the camera. Connect the camera and the - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
NORMAL a a a a 1 , Connect the supplied USB cable to your camera. Then, connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. • 44. 2 "USB MODE NORMAL" appears on the LCD screen of your camera. When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs the used program - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
The contents of the "Memory Stick" inserted in your camera appear. • This section describes an example of copying images to the "My Documents" folder. • When the "Removable Disk" icon does not appear, see the next page. • You can use the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software to copy images to your - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
of the devices above, follow the steps below to delete them. 1 Click [ Sony DSC] or [ Sony Handycam]. 2 Click [Delete]. The "Device deletion confirmation" window appears. 3 Click [OK]. The device is deleted. Try the USB driver installation again using the supplied CD-ROM (page 40). 4 Copying images - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
Documents" folder is used as a copy-to folder for explanation. 5 2 , Click [Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures], then click [Next]. The "Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard" window appears. Copying still images to your computer 45 - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
" folder on pages 43 and 44. • When using Windows XP, click [Start]t[My Documents] in that order. • You can use the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software to view images on your computer. For details, see the software's help files. 2 , Double-click the desired image file. The image file opens. 46 - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
Removing the USB cable from your computer or the "Memory Stick" from your camera during a USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click on the task tray. 2 Click (Sony DSC), then click [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. This step - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
MOMLV100 File name DSC0ssss.JPG CLP0ssss.GIF CLP0ssss.THM MBL0ssss.GIF MBL0ssss.THM DSC0ssss.JPG MOV0ssss.MPG DSC0ssss.MPG File meaning • Still image files shot normally • Still image files shot in - E-MAIL mode (page 59) - VOICE mode (page 59) - Multi Burst mode (page 57) • Clip Motion files - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
• Sony USB Driver • Sony USB Shim 6 When the message for confirmation is shown, click [OK]. 7 Restart your computer. 2 Preparing your camera For details, see page 41. 3 Connecting your camera to your computer For details, see page 42. Removing the USB cable from your computer or the "Memory Stick - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
How to setup and operate your camera This section describes the most frequently used menus and the SET SET UP screen a Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : MPEG MOVIE OFF O N OFF AUTO SELECT - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
only on the center of the image, so it is convenient when you want to focus only on what you aim at. • When you use Digital zoom or AF illuminator, priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame. In this - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
camera may focus on the background visible in the gap. In a case like this, use AF lock to ensure the subjects are in correct focus. Shutter button a Compose the shot range finder AE/AF lock indicator b Return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. The shutter clicks, - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
;@Setting the distance to the subject - Focus preset Mode dial: /SCN/ When shooting an image using a previously set distance to the subject, or when shooting You can select from the following distance settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, ∞ (unlimited distance) ∞ 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m 0.5m CENTER AF MULTI AF - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
using the flash, the adjustment may not work. 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 - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
select [OFF]. The Spot lightmetering aiming point disappears, and the camera returns to normal light-metering. Adjusting color tones - White Balance when shooting under special lighting conditions, you can select the settings manually. AUTO (no display) The white balance is adjusted automatically. - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
color almost instantly. However, digital still cameras are greatly influenced by light. Normally, this camera adjusts automatically, but if you some images may deteriorate. NORMAL (160×120) The maximum number of frames you can shoot in one Clip Motion shot is ten. This is the best choice for use - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
Steps 1 to 3 to delete the images in order, from the latest one shot. • If you do not complete Step 6, the image will not be saved in the "Memory Stick." Up to that point, the image is saved temporarily in the camera. • In Clip Motion mode, the date and time will not be recorded. • When - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
interval between them. • 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 - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
shutter button for up to 40 seconds. Advanced still image shooting • For instructions on how to attach your images to an e-mail message, refer to the of To return to normal mode In Step 3, select [NORMAL]. the e-mail software you are using. • To view images recorded in VOICE mode, carry out the - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
Adding special effects - Picture Effect Mode dial: /SCN/ You can add special effects to bring out the contrast in your images. SOLARIZE B&W Control button MENU Mode dial Like an illustration In black and white with clearly delineated bright and dark portions SEPIA NEG.ART Colored to look - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 61
the zoom W button when you are viewing images that have not been enlarged, the Index screen will appear (page 31). • The images displayed in Quick Review (page 21) can be enlarged using the procedures outlined in Steps 3 to 5. Advanced still image viewing 61 - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
Recording an enlarged image - Trimming a After you have viewed an image using playback zoom, press MENU. b Select [TRIMMING] using B, then press the center z. c Select the image size using v/ V, then press the center z. The image is recorded, and the screen image returns to the size it was before - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
), or images recorded in Clip Motion/Multi Burst modes cannot be rotated. • Images shot on other cameras may not rotate correctly on this camera. • When viewing images on a computer, the image viewing software used may not handle the rotation information correctly. Advanced still image viewing 63 - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
Protecting images - Protect Mode dial: To prevent accidental erasure of an important image, you can protect it. Control button MENU Mode dial For the single screen a Set the mode dial to . b Display the image you want to protect using b/B. c Press MENU. The menu appears. d Select [PROTECT] using - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 65
f To protect other images, repeat Step 5. g Press MENU. The menu appears. h Select [OK] using the B, then press the center z. The selected image is protected. To cancel the protection Select [CANCEL] in Step 4 or select [EXIT] in Step 8. To release protection In Step 5, using v/V/b/B, select an - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 66
Changing image size - Resize Mode dial: You can change the size of your images, and record them as new files. You can change your images to the following sizes. 2272×1704, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 After the resizing is finished, the original image is retained. Control button MENU Mode dial c - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 67
is convenient when you want to have images printed in shops that follow DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) specifications. • Print marks cannot be placed on movies ( at the same time. • You can place a print mark on images shot using Multi Burst mode; all the images will be printed on one sheet - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 68
g Press MENU. The menu appears h Select [OK] using B, then press the center z. The setting of the completed. mark is To delete a Print mark To delete a mark, select an image using v/V/b/B, and press the center z. To delete all the Print marks placed on all of your images In Step 4, select [ - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 69
for each screen size. d Press the shutter button fully down. "RECORDING" appears on the screen and the camera starts recording the image. 60min 160 REC0:01[ 5:28] • When the capacity of the "Memory Stick" is used up, recording stops. • For details on the recording time for movies, see page 87 - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 70
Viewing movies on the LCD screen Mode dial: You can view movies on the LCD screen of the camera and hear sounds from the speaker of the camera. Control button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to . b Select the desired movie using b/B. Movies are displayed a size smaller than still images. 60min 160 - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 71
appears. d Select [DELETE] using b/B, then press the center z. The movie has not been deleted yet. e Select [OK] using v, then press the center z. "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" appears on the screen. The movie has been deleted when the message disappears. To cancel the deletion In Step 5, select [CANCEL - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 72
to delete other movies. g Press MENU. The menu appears. h Select [OK] using b/B, then press the center z. The movies are deleted when the "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" message disappears. To cancel the deletion In Step 8, select [EXIT]. To delete all the images In Step 4, select [ALL], then press the center - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 73
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 files saved after a movie - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 74
e Decide on a cutting point. Press the center z at the desired cutting point. 60min DIVIDE OK 160 6/8 0:04 DIVIDING POINT c C O K CANCEL EXIT When you want to adjust the cutting point, use [c/C] (frame forward/ rewind) and adjust the cutting point using b/ B. If you want to change the cutting - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 75
copy movies you shot to your computer. Before operation Prepare the camera and your computer following the procedures described on pages 40 to 42. For Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, Me users a Double-click (My Computer), then double-click (Removable Disk). The contents of the "Memory Stick" inserted into - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 76
"Memory Stick" inserted into your camera appear. 2 Double-click [MSSONY]. 3 Double-click [MOML0001]. 4 Drag and drop the movie files to the hard disk icon. The movie files are copied to your hard disk. To copy movie files using "ImageMixer" You can use the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software to - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 77
9) located inside the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, then turn on the power again. (This will erase the date/time settings, etc.) RESET Troubleshooting 3 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Troubleshooting Battery and power Symptom The battery pack is not charged - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 78
SAVE] is [OFF], after 3 minutes.) (page 14). • The battery pack is discharged. - p Fully charge the battery pack (page 10). p Replace the battery pack with a new one. p Install the battery pack properly (page 10). p Connect it securely to your camera (page 13). p Turn on the power again (page 14 - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 79
dial is not set to when shooting a movie. p Insert a "Memory Stick" (page 17). p Delete the images saved in the "Memory Stick," or format it. p Change the "Memory Stick." p Set it to the recording position (page 95). - p Set it to or SCN (pages 20, 28). p Set it to (page 69). Troubleshooting 79 - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 80
cannot be played back on a TV. The images cannot be played back on a computer. Unknown beeps are heard from the camera while viewing a movie. • The [VIDEO OUT] setting for your camera in SET UP is incorrect. • The connection is not correct. - • These beeps are heard when the auto focus is working - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 81
camera cannot delete an image. • The image is protected. p Cancel the protection (page 64). • The write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick p The write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick" will prevent it. you from deleting be used with the camera. You cannot install the USB driver. Cause - - - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 82
. - p If you are using the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software, click on HELP. p Consult the computer or software manufacturer. The image and sound are • You are playing back the file directly from the affected by noise when "Memory Stick." you play back an image on a computer. p Copy - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 83
We recommend that you set the "Memory Stick" write-protect switch to the LOCK position to protect accidental erasure (page 95). Troubleshooting Others Symptom The camera does not work, no operations can be performed. Cause • An "InfoLITHIUM" battery is not used. • The battery level is low or zero - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 84
Others (continued) Symptom The lens gets fogged. Cause • Condensation is occurring. The camera gets hot if you - use it for a long time. Solution p Leave the camera for about an hour and then try to use it again (page 94). p This is not a malfunction. 84 - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 85
95). • The capacity of the "Memory Stick" is insufficient. You cannot record images. Delete unnecessary images (page 34). NO FILE • No images have been recorded on the "Memory Stick." FILE ERROR • An error occurred while playing back the image. FILE PROTECT For "InfoLITHIUM" BATTERY ONLY FOLDER - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 86
9) located inside the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, then turn the power on again. If your camera is not still functioning well after trying the countermeasure a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local autholized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code. Example: E:61 - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 87
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 300 450 900 1800 3600 NORMAL: When 10 frames are shot MOBILE: When two frames are shot MPEG movies (Units: seconds) 8M 16M 32M 64M 128M - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 88
Menu items Menu items that can be changed differ depending on the position of the mode dial. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate based on the current position of the mode dial. Factory settings are indicated with x. When the mode dial is set to or SCN Item SCN (EV) 9 (FOCUS) WB ( - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 89
Item MODE (REC MODE) ± (FLASH LEVEL) PFX (P.EFFECT) (SHARPNESS) Setting VOICE E-MAIL xNORMAL HIGH xNORMAL LOW SOLARIZE / B&W / SEPIA / NEG.ART / xOFF +2 / +1 / x0 / -1 / -2 Description - Records an audio file (with a still image) in addition to the JPEG file (page 59). - Records a small-size (320× - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 90
When the mode dial is set to (when [MOVING IMAGE] is set to [CLIP MOTION] in the SET UP settings) Item Setting Description (EV) 9 (FOCUS) WB (WHITE BAL) (SPOT METER) (IMAGE SIZE) ± (FLASH LEVEL) PFX (P.EFFECT) (SHARPNESS) +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / Adjusts the exposure (page 53). +1.0EV / +0. - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 91
Item (INTERVAL) Setting 1/7.5 / 1/15 / x1/30 (NTSC) 1/6.3 / 1/12.5 / x1/25 (PAL) (P.QUALITY) PFX (P.EFFECT) (SHARPNESS) xFINE / STANDARD SOLARIZE / B&W / SEPIA / NEG.ART / xOFF +2 / +1 / x0 / -1 / -2 Description - In NTSC mode, choose the Multi Burst between-frame shutter interval. - In PAL mode - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 92
displayed when the image is played back. CAMERA Item Setting Description MOVING IMAGE xMPEG MOVIE / image (page 27). DIGITAL ZOOM xON / OFF Selects whether to use the digital zoom (page 22 Memory Stick" is changed. - Resets the file numbering and starts from 0001 each time the "Memory Stick - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
. 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 charge faster. Displayed only when you are using your camera with the battery pack. When [POWER SAVE] is set to [ON], this item cannot be set - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
all for about one month it becomes completely discharged. In this case, be sure to charge this rechargeable button battery before using the camera. Note that even if this rechargeable button battery is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time. Charging - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 95
capacity of a floppy disk. There are two types of "Memory Stick": an ordinary "Memory Stick" and a "MagicGate Memory Stick" that are equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection technology. You can use both types of "Memory Stick" with your camera. However, because your camera does not support - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 96
battery pack up on your camera, leave the POWER button to on in slide show playback mode (page 62) until the power goes off. Battery life • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity with still image: MPEG1 (Monaural) Recording media "Memory Stick" Flash Recommended distance 0.5 to 3.8 m (1.6 - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 97
DC 3.6 V Capacity 2.4 Wh (675 mAh) Accessories • A/V connecting cable (1) • NP-FC10 battery pack (1) • AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) • USB cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • "Memory Stick" (16MB) (1) • CD-ROM (USB driver: SPVD-008) (1) • Operating Instructions (1) Design and - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 98
indicator (60) I Low battery warning (11) J AF range finder (51) K Spot light-meter aiming point (55) L Image quality indicator (18, 19) M Scene selection indicator (28) N Remaining images indicator (19) Self-diagnostics display (86) O Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity indicator (19) P Center - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 99
) B Remaining battery indicator display ( Maximum recording time) indicator (12)/ Self-diagnostics display (86) I Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity indicator (19) J Center AF indicator (51)/ Focus preset value (53) K EV adjustment indicator (53) L Macro (22) M Self-timer indicator (23) N Menu/Guide - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 100
(70) M Playback indicator (70) N Image number/Number of images recorded in the "Memory Stick" (70) O Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (70) P Counter (70) Q Playback screen (70) R Playback bar (70) S Menu/Guide menu (50) The page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 101
feature 14 A/V connecting cable 32 B Battery pack Battery life 12 Charging the battery pack 10 Charging time 12 Remaining indicator driver 40 ISO 88 J JPG 48 L LCD screen display DSPL/LCD ON/OFF 26 LCD brightness 93 M Memory Stick Formatting a "Memory Stick 38 Inserting a "Memory Stick - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 102
external power source 13 Battery pack 10 Inserting battery pack 10 ON/OFF images) screen 31 Quick Review 21 ROTATE 63 Slide of images that can be shot ...... 12 Using auto adjustment camera abroad 13 V Viewing single images 30 VOICE 59 W Warnings and messages 85 Z Zoom Digital zoom 22 - Sony DSC P9 | Operating Instructions - Page 103
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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-P9
Serial No.
DSC-P9
© 2002 Sony Corporation
Getting started
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Shooting still images
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Viewing still images
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Deleting still images
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Copying still images to your computer
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Before advanced operations
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Advanced still image shooting
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Advanced still image viewing
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Still image editing
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Enjoying movies
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Troubleshooting
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Additional information
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Index