3-064-296-11(1) 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-P1 Serial No.
Regulatory Information WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For the Customers in the U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P1 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.
Battery pack For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. Precaution on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Table of contents Getting started Identifying the parts .............................. 6 Preparing the power supply .................. 8 Setting the date and time ..................... 12 Inserting the “Memory Stick” ............. 14 Basic operations B Recording Recording still images ........................ 15 Recording moving images .................. 21 B Playback Playing back still images .................... 22 Playing back moving images .............. 23 Viewing images using a personal computer ...
Getting started Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 qa 7 A POWER switch/lamp B Shutter button (15) (21) C MODE selector (32) D Built-in microphone Do not touch while recording. E Flash (20) F Photocell window for flash Do not block while recording. G Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm).
Attaching the wrist strap Getting started 1 2 3 0 qa 4 5 6 qs qd 7 qj qk ql 8 9 qf qg qh A Finder Self-timer/recording lamp (red) AE lock lamp (green) Strobe charge lamp (orange) I Speaker B (flash) button L Hook for wrist strap C (MACRO) button (43) M A/V OUT jack (50) D PROGRAM AE button (43) E VOLUME +/– button F LCD ON/OFF button Set to OFF to save the battery when using the finder. J DISPLAY button K Zoom button Audio output is monaural.
Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” NP-FS11 battery pack* (S series). You cannot use any other battery pack. Battery eject lever 1 Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 Install the battery pack. Insert the battery pack with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated. 3 Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
Charging the battery pack You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on. Be sure to turn off your camera before charging. Getting started Battery pack (S series) To the wall outlet (mains) Jack cover Power cord (mains lead) AC-LS1A AC power adaptor 1 Insert the battery pack into your camera. 2 Open the jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.
NP-FS11 battery pack When you record images in an extremely cold location or using the LCD screen, the operating time becomes short. When using the camera in an extremely cold location, place the battery pack in your pocket or other place to keep it warm, then insert the battery pack into the camera just before recording. When using a pocket heater, take care not to let the heater directly contact the battery. Charging time Battery pack Full charge (min.) Normal charge (min.
Notes Using the AC power adaptor To the wall outlet (mains) Jack cover Power cord (mains lead) AC-LS1A AC power adaptor 1 Open the jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (mains).
Setting the date and time When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera for recording. POWER switch Control button 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the power. The POWER lamp lights up. 2 Press v on the control button. The menu bar appears on the LCD screen. 3 Select [SETUP] with B on the control button, then press the center z.
Select [CLOCK SET] with v/V on the control button, then press the center z. 5 Select the desired date display format with v/V on the control button, then press the center z. Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year). 6 Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button. The item to be set is indicated with v/V. 7 Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press the center z to enter it.
Inserting the “Memory Stick” Access lamp 1 Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick.” Insert the “Memory Stick” with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated until it clicks. 3 Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Removing the “Memory Stick” Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, then press the “Memory Stick” once lightly.
Basic operations B Recording Recording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG format. To record still images, slide the POWER switch to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.” B Recording POWER switch 1 Set the MODE selector to STILL. 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down and check the image. While the AE lock indicator z (green) is flashing rapidly, the image freezes momentarily, but is not yet recorded.
The number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick” See pages 39 to 42. Notes • Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating. • While the image is being recorded on the “Memory Stick,” do not shake or strike the camera. Also, do not turn the power off, or remove the battery pack or “Memory Stick.” • When recording a bright subject, the LCD screen color may change after AE lock, but this does not affect the recorded image.
Recording images with the finder LCD ON/OFF B Recording Press LCD ON/OFF to turn off the LCD screen. Indicators on the finder Recording lamp (red) AE lock lamp (green) Strobe charge lamp (orange) Notes • When recording a subject closer than 3 1/4 feet (1 m), record using the LCD screen. When recording images with the finder, the positions of the finder and the lens differ, so the recording range may be slightly offset. • You cannot turn off the LCD screen when [DEMO] is set to [ON] in the menu settings.
Using the zoom feature The lens portion moves during zoom operation. Be careful not to touch the lens portion while it is operating. Zoom button W side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) Minimum focal distance to the subject W side: About 19 3/4 inches (50 cm) or more T side: About 19 3/4 inches (50 cm) or more To record even closer subjects, see page 43. Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function.
LCD screen indicators during recording Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. See page 67 for a detailed description of the indicated items. B Recording DISPLAY Notes • You cannot turn off the self-timer indicators and some of the indicators used in advanced operations. • The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded. Using the self-timer When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button.
Recording images with the flash The initial setting is auto (no indicator). In this mode, the flash automatically strobes when the surroundings become dark. When you change the flash mode, press the (flash) repeatedly so that the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen. (flash) Each time you press the (flash), the indicator changes as follows. (No indicator) t t t t (No indicator) Auto red-eye reduction: The flash strobes before recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Recording moving images Moving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format. To record moving images, slide the POWER switch to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.” B Recording POWER switch DISPLAY 1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE. 2 Press the shutter button fully down. “REC” appears on the LCD screen, and the image and sound are recorded on the “Memory Stick.” If you press the shutter button once The image and sound are recorded for five seconds.
B Playback Playing back still images POWER switch DISPLAY 1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen. 2 Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD screen. 3 Select the desired still image with the control button. Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select "b/B" on the LCD screen, then press b/B on the control button. "b: To display the preceding image. B": To display the next image.
Playing back moving images POWER switch VOLUME +/– DISPLAY B Playback 1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen. 2 Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD screen. 3 Select the desired moving image with the control button. Moving images are displayed one-size smaller than still images. Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select "b/B" on the LCD screen, then press b/B on the control button.
When the menu bar is not displayed You can directly select the image with b/B on the control button, and play back the image and sound by pressing the center z. When you press the center z during playback, playback is paused. Moving images recorded with the image of [320 (HQ)] The images are displayed over the entire screen in steps 3 and 4. Adjusting the volume Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume.
Viewing images using a personal computer You can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer and attach it to e-mail. This section describes the method for installing the USB driver and viewing images on a personal computer. Be sure to also see the operation manuals for your personal computer and application software. Note Recommended computer environment Recommended Windows environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional Standard installation is required.
Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camera to your personal computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for viewing images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camera. For Windows 98, Windows 98SE and Windows 2000 users 1 Turn on your personal computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal computer. The application software screen appears.
For Macintosh users Turn on your personal computer and allow the Mac OS to load. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal computer. 3 Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window. 4 Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open the window. 5 Move the following two files from the window opened in step 3 to the “System Folder” icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop).
4 Turn on the power of your camera. “PC MODE” appears on the LCD screen of the camera. 5 Open “My Computer” on Windows and double click the newly recognized drive. (Example: “Removable Disk (D:)”) The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed. 6 Select and double-click the desired image/sound file from the folder. For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations and image files” (page 30).
Notes on using your personal computer “Memory Stick” • “Memory Stick” operations on your camera cannot be assured if the “Memory Stick” has been formatted on your personal computer. • Do not optimize the “Memory Stick” on a Windows machine. This will shorten the “Memory Stick” life. • Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played back on your camera.
Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode. The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is “D.
Folder Imcif100 File Meaning DSC0ssss.JPG • Small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode (page 41) DSC0ssss.TIF • Uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode (page 42) Moml0001 MOV0ssss.MPG • Moving image file recorded normally Momlv100 DSC0ssss.MPG • Audio file recorded in VOICE mode (page 41) B Playback The numerical portions of the following files are the same.
Advanced operations Before performing advanced operations This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for “Advanced operations”. How to use the MODE selector The MODE selector selects whether you can use your camera to record or to play back and edit images. Set the selector as follows before starting to operate your camera.
Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu bar) on the LCD screen Press v to display the menu bar on the LCD screen. Press V to clear the menu bar from the LCD screen. Menu bar Note You cannot clear the menu bar during INDEX screen display (page 47). Selecting items and images on the LCD screen Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set or the image you want to display. The color of the selected item or the border of the selected image changes from blue to yellow.
How to change the menu settings Some of the advanced operations for your camera are executed by selecting menu items displayed on the LCD screen with the control button. MODE selector 1 Press v on the control button to display the menu bar. The menu bar appears as follows according to the setting of the MODE selector. MOVIE/STILL PLAY (single mode) PLAY (INDEX mode) 1 2 Select the desired item with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.
Menu settings Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the setting of the MODE selector. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Initial settings are indicated with x. (SELF TIMER) Records with the self-timer (page 19). EFFECT Item Setting Description MODE selector SOLARIZE Sets the image special effects (page 46). MOVIE B&W STILL SEPIA NEG.ART x OFF DATE/ TIME DAY&TIME Sets whether to insert the date and time STILL into the image (page 45).
Item IMAGE SIZE REC MODE REC TIME SET Setting PRINT MARK STILL 320 (HQ) 320×240 x 160×112 Selects the MPEG image size when recording moving images. MOVIE TIFF Records a TIFF (uncompressed) file in addition to the JPEG file. STILL TEXT Records a GIF file in black-and-white. VOICE Records an audio file (with still image) in addition to the JPEG file. E-MAIL Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in addition to the selected image size.
CAMERA Item DIGITAL ZOOM SHARPNESS WHITE BALANCE FLASH LEVEL Setting x ON Uses digital zoom. OFF Does not use digital zoom. +2 to –2 Adjusts the sharpness of the image. appears on the LCD screen except when set to 0. IN DOOR Sets the white balance (page 45). OUT DOOR HOLD x AUTO HIGH x NORMAL Makes the flash level higher than normal. MODE selector STILL STILL MOVIE STILL STILL Normal setting. Makes the flash level lower than normal. +2.0 EV to Adjusts the exposure. –2.
Item VIDEO OUT Setting NTSC PAL Description MODE selector MOVIE Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (North American countries, Japan, STILL etc.). PLAY Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (European countries, etc.). / x ENGLISH Displays the menu items in English. LANGUAGE /JPN Displays the menu items in Japanese. MOVIE STILL PLAY CLOCK SET MOVIE STILL PLAY BEEP Sets the date and time (page 12). — x ON OFF LCD BRIGHT MOVIE STILL PLAY SHUTTER Turns off the beep only.
B Various recording Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE) 1 2,3 1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. The number of images or the time that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB): Image size Number of images or time* 2048×1536 Approx. 5 2048 (3:2) Approx. 5 1600×1200 Approx. 8 1280×960 Approx. 12 640×480 Approx. 118 320 (HQ) Approx. 20 (15**) sec. 320×240 Approx. 80 (15**) sec. 160×112 Approx. 320 (60**) sec. 2 Select [FILE] and then [IMAGE SIZE] from the menu.
Creating Clip Motion Files Clip Motion is an animation function that plays back still images in succession. Clip Motion images are played back on this camera at approximately 0.5 s intervals. The images are stored in GIF format, which is convenient for creating home pages or attaching images to e-mail. 4,5 1 2,3 1 Set the MODE selector to STILL. 2 Select [FILE] and then [CLIP MOTION] from the menu. 3 Select the desired mode. 160×120 (NORMAL) Clip Motion of up to 10 frames can be recorded.
Recording still images for e-mail (EMAIL) Recording still images with audio files (VOICE) 3 1 E-MAIL mode records a small-size (320×240) image at the same time as a still image. Small-size images are convenient for e-mail transmission, etc. 3 1 2 Set the MODE selector to STILL. 2 Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [E-MAIL] from the menu. 3 Record the image. The number of images that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB) in E-MAIL mode: Image size Number of images 2048×1536 Approx.
Recording text documents (TEXT) Text is recorded in black and white GIF format to provide a clearer image. 3 1 Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF) This mode simultaneously records still images in both TIFF format (uncompressed) and JPEG format (compressed). 3 1 2 1 Set the MODE selector to STILL. 2 Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [TEXT] from the menu. 3 Record the image.
Recording images in macro Using the PROGRAM AE function 1 2 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. 2 Press MACRO so that the (auto macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen. You can record a subject as close as about 4 inches (10 cm) from the lens surface with the zoom set all the way to the W side. (About 19 3/4 inches (50 cm) on the T side) To return to normal recording mode Press MACRO again so that disappears from the LCD screen.
Spot light-metering mode Select this mode when there is backlight or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, etc. Position the point you want to record on the spot light-metering cross hair. Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE) 1 LCD screen 2,3 Spot light-metering cross hair To cancel PROGRAM AE Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until the indicator on the LCD screen goes out. Notes • You can focus only on distant subjects in Landscape mode.
Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE) Normally the white balance is automatically adjusted. Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME) 4 1 1 2,3 2,3 1 Set the MODE selector to STILL. Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. 2 2 Select [EFFECT] and then [DATE/TIME] from the menu. Select [CAMERA] and then [WHITE BALANCE] from the menu. 3 Select the date and time setting. 3 Select the desired white balance setting.
Enjoying picture effects (P.EFFECT) 1 2,3 1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. 2 Select [EFFECT] and then [P.EFFECT] from the menu. 3 Select the desired mode. SOLARIZE The light contrast is clearer and the picture looks like an illustration. B&W The picture is monochrome (black and white). SEPIA The picture is colored like an old picture. NEG.ART The color and brightness of the picture are reversed. To cancel picture effect Select [OFF] in step 3.
B Various playback To display the next (previous) index screen Select v/V at the lower left of the LCD screen. Playing back six images at once (INDEX) Displays the previous index screen 1 2 Set the MODE selector to PLAY. 2 Select [INDEX] on the LCD screen. Six images are displayed at once (index screen). Only the first frame of Clip Motion files is displayed. To return to normal playback (single image) • Select the desired image with the control button. • Select [3] (RETURN).
Notes Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming) 1 3 2,4 1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY. 2 Display the image to be enlarged. 3 Zoom in/out the image with the zoom button. The zoom scaling indicator appears on the LCD screen. 4 Press the control button repeatedly to select the desired part of the image.
Rotating a still image (ROTATE) 1 Playing back the images in order (SLIDE SHOW) This function is useful for checking the recorded images or for presentations, etc. 1 2,3,4 1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY. 2 3 Display the image to rotate. Select [FILE] and then [ROTATE] from the menu. 1 4 Set the MODE selector to PLAY. Rotate the image clockwise or counterclockwise , then select [RETURN]. 2 Select [FILE] and then [SLIDE SHOW] from the menu. Set the following items.
To skip to the next/previous image during slide show playback Select "b/B" at the lower left of the LCD screen. You can skip to the next/previous image by pressing the control buttons B/b while the menu bar is off. Viewing images on a TV screen Before connecting your camera, be sure to turn off the TV. Set the TV/VIDEO switch to “VIDEO.
B Editing The selected images are protected. Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT) The - (protect) indicator appears on protected images. 1 1,2,3 To release protection If you selected [ALL] in step 2, select [OFF]. If you selected [SELECT] in step 2, select the images to unprotect with the control button, then select [ENTER]. In single mode Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then display the image to protect. 2 Select [FILE], [PROTECT], and then [ON] from the menu.
The (delete) indicator appears on the selected images and these images are deleted. Deleting images (DELETE) You cannot delete protected files. 1 1,2,3 In single mode 1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then display the image to delete. 2 Select [DELETE] and then [OK] from the menu. The image is deleted. In INDEX mode 1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen. 2 Select [DELETE] and then [ALL] or [SELECT] from the menu. 3 When you select [ALL] Select [ENTER].
Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE) Copying images (COPY) You can copy images to another “Memory Stick.” 1 In single mode 1 1,2,3 Set the MODE selector to PLAY and display the image to resize. 2 Select [TOOL] and then [RESIZE] from the menu. 3 Select the desired image size. 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 The changed image is recorded, then the display returns to the image display before resizing. 1,2 1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then display the image to copy.
Notes In INDEX mode 1 1,2,3,4 1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen. 2 Select [TOOL], [COPY], and then [SELECT] from the menu. 3 Select the image to copy. The (select) indicator appears on the image. 4 Select [ENTER]. “MEMORY STICK ACCESS” appears. 5 When “CHANGE MEMORY STICK” is displayed, eject the “Memory Stick.” “INSERT MEMORY STICK” appears. 6 Insert another “Memory Stick.” “RECORDING” appears. When copying is completed, “COMPLETE” appears.
Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK) 4 Select [ENTER]. of the selected images change from green to white. You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with your camera. This mark is convenient when you have images printed at a shop that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. 1 1,2,3,4 In single mode Set the MODE selector to PLAY and display the image you want to print. 2 Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK], and then [ON] from the menu.
Additional information How to prevent moisture condensation Precautions When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place, seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over a period of time (about an hour). On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning cloth (not supplied) or a LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
On battery pack • Use only the specified charger with the charging function. • To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. • Keep the battery pack away from fire. • Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock. • Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack.
“Memory Stick”, , “MagicGate Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “MagicGate” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. PAL system countries Using your camera abroad PAL-M system country Power sources You can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (mains) [b].
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should your camera still not operate properly after you have made these checks, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If code displays (C:ss:ss) appear on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 64). Cause and/or Solution Your camera does not work. • You are not using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. t Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (page 8).
Symptom Cause and/or Solution The picture is noisy. • Your camera is placed near a TV or other equipment that uses strong magnets. t Move your camera away from the TV, etc. The picture is too dark. • You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. t Adjust the exposure (page 43). t Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen (page 38). The flash does not work. • The flash is set to . t Set the flash to auto (no indicator), or (page 20).
Cause and/or Solution Nothing appears in the display window or the indicators flash during charging. • The AC power adaptor is disconnected. t Firmly connect the power cord to the wall outlet (page 11). • The battery pack has malfunctioned. t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery pack is not installed correctly. t Install the battery pack correctly (page 8). The zoom does not work. • PROGRAM AE is set to the Panfocus mode. t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 43).
Symptom Cause and/or Solution A file error occurs when you play back a file. • The image size is larger than 2048×1536. t Reduce the image size on your computer to 2048×1536 or smaller so that it can be played back on this camera. The PROGRAM AE function does not work. • The camera is set to text mode. t Cancel text mode (page 42). The LCD screen freezes momentarily. • This is a characteristic of the system and is not a malfunction. The picture is monochrome (black and white).
Warning and notice messages Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding descriptions in the following list. Message Meaning No “Memory Stick” has been inserted. SYSTEM ERROR Turn the power off and on again. MEMORY STICK ERROR The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used with your camera, or the “Memory Stick” is damaged or not inserted correctly. FORMAT ERROR Failed to format the “Memory Stick.
Self-diagnosis display Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the camera condition on the LCD screen with a combination of a letter and four digits of numbers. If this occurs, check the following code chart. The code informs you of the camera’s current condition. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera. Self-diagnosis display • C:ss:ss You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself.
Specifications System General NP-FS11 battery pack Image device 1/1.8 type color CCD Lens 3× zoom lens f = 8 – 24 mm (39 – 117 mm when converted into a 35 mm still camera) F = 2.8 – 5.3 Exposure control Automatic exposure White balance Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, Hold Data system Movie: MPEG1 Still: JPEG, GIF (in TEXT mode, Clip Motion ), TIFF Audio with still image: MPEG1 (Monaural) Recording medium “Memory Stick” Flash Recommended recording distance: W side: 1 5/8 feet to 7 1/2 feet (0.5 m to 2.
Display window indicators A Macro indicator B Battery remaining indicator C Recording mode/EV level indicator D Image size indicator E Clip Motion indicator F Flash mode/flash level indicator G PROGRAM AE indicator White balance indicator Picture effect indicator Date/time indicator H Battery usable time indicator (displayed only during charging) Number of recorded images Error display : Some kind of misoperation has occurred.
LCD screen indicators The indicators during recording A Battery remaining indicator B PROGRAM AE/flash level/flash mode indicator I Self-diagnosis function/ recording time indicator J Number of recorded images C White balance/EV level/ sharpness indicator K Remaining memory capacity indicator D Picture effect indicator L Moving image/VOICE recording time indicator F AE lock indicator/Focus lock indicator G Recording mode/Clip Motion indicator H Image size indicator M Self-timer indicator N Spot ligh
When playing back still images A Protect indicator F Image number B Print mark indicator G Number of stored images in “Memory Stick” C File name H Remaining memory capacity indicator D Recording mode/Clip Motion indicator I Recording date of the playback image/menu bar and guide menu E Image size indicator When playing back moving images 45 1 min 320 VOL. 6 7 6/8 0:12 8 9 0 2 3 FILE INDEX DELETE SELECT OK A VOL.
J R Index JPEG ................................15 A L A/V OUT .........................50 Adjusting the exposure ....44 AE (Auto Exposure) ........15 Auto power-off function ..13 Auto red-eye reduction ....20 LCD screen ......................67 LCD screen indicators .....67 REC MODE.....................36 Recording Clip Motion .................40 images in macro ..........43 moving images ............21 still images...................15 still images for e-mail...........................
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