3-091-349-12(1) Getting started________________________ Shooting still images __________________ Digital Still Camera Viewing still images ___________________ Operating Instructions Deleting still images __________________ Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Before advanced operations _____________ Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For the Customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about 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-P41, DSC-P43 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.
For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada (DSC-P43 only) RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover.
Read this first Trial recording Do not shake or strike the camera Do not get the camera wet Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. 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. When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be careful not to get the camera wet.
The illustrations and screen status used in manual The illustrations and screen status used in this manual are of the DSC-P43 unless noted otherwise. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick,” , “Memory Stick PRO,” , “Memory Stick Duo,” , “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” , “MagicGate,” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Table of contents Read this first ............................................ 4 Identifying the parts .................................. 8 Getting started Preparing batteries .................................. 10 On handling of batteries.......................... 10 Charging the batteries (DSC-P43 only).............................. 11 Inserting the batteries.............................. 12 Using the AC Adaptor ............................ 15 Using your camera abroad ......................
Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode ...............................................62 Playing back continuously ..................63 Playing back frame by frame ..............63 Still image editing Protecting images – Protect.....................64 Changing image size – Resize.................65 Choosing images to print – Print (DPOF) mark ......................66 Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer..............................................
Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A B C D E F G POWER lamp (16) POWER button (16) Shutter button (24) Flash (29) Speaker (bottom surface) Finder window Self-timer lamp (28)/ AF illuminator (31, 109) H Lens I Microphone 8 J Tripod receptacle (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 camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.
E A Mode switch : To view or edit images : To shoot still images : To shoot movies B Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (17) Menu off: / /7/ (29/28/26/ 54) C Finder (31) Self-timer/recording lamp (red) (28/25) AE/AF lock lamp (green) (25) (Flash charge) lamp (orange) (29) (LCD status/LCD on/off) button (31) F MENU button (45, 106) G RESET button (93) H DC IN jack (15) I (USB) jack (81) J A/V OUT (MONO) jack (DSC-P43 only) (39) K (Image Size/Delete) button (21, 41) L D-Zoom (W/T) buttons (27)/ (Index) butt
Getting started Preparing batteries Use the following batteries in this camera. Acceptable batteries HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2) – NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSCP43) – NH-AA-2DA twin-pack, etc.
Charging the batteries (DSC-P43 only) • The battery remaining indicator may not display the correct information and the power may shut off even if the battery remaining indicator shows sufficient battery life remaining. • Do not mix new and old batteries. • There is a big difference in the performance of batteries of different types and of batteries made by different manufacturers. This is especially true in low temperatures, where some batteries are noticeably weaker.
Inserting the batteries Charging time Nickel-Metal Hydride battery Charging time NH-AA-DA × 2 Approx. 6 hours (supplied) This represents the time required to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries using the supplied battery charger in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F). • Charging is complete in approximately six hours. The CHARGE lamp may remain lit longer than six hours, but this is not a malfunction.
As the battery power decreases with use, the battery remaining indicator displays the amount of power remaining using the following symbols. Battery Battery remaining remaining guidelines indicator (A full charge is 100%) 3 , Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover while holding the batteries in. The cover is closed when it clicks. To remove the batteries Turn up the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, then remove the batteries.
Number of images and battery life that can be recorded/ viewed The tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life that can be recorded/ viewed when you shoot images in normal mode with fully charged nickel-metal hydride batteries or new alkaline batteries at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the “Memory Stick” as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on the conditions of use.
Using the AC Adaptor AC Adaptor (not supplied) DC plug 2 To a wall outlet (wall socket) Getting started • The number of images and the battery life that can be recorded/viewed are decreased under the following conditions: – The surrounding temperature is low – The flash is used – The camera has been turned on and off many times – [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright] on the Setup screen – [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor] – The battery power is low.
Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera in any country or region with the battery charger (supplied with the DSC-P43 only) or the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied) 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 (wall socket) [b]. BC-CS2A/CS2B • Do not use an electrical transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction.
How to use the control button Setting the date and time Clock Set P Auto Camera Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y POWER WB ISO 2004 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 OK Getting started Mode switch Program AM Cancel Fine FINE Standard P. Quality WB ISO To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu or the Setup screen (pages 45, 46), and use the control button to make the changes. For each item, press v/V/b/B to select the desired value, then press z or v/V/b/B to make the setting.
Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 Clock Set Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y OK AM Cancel 2004 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2005 / 1 / 1 OK AM 3 , Select the desired date format with v/V on the control button, then press 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, is ever fully discharged (page 112), the Clock Set screen will appear again.
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2005 / 1 / 1 10 : 30 OK Getting started Clock Set AM Cancel 6 , Select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z. The date and time are set and the clock will start to keep time. • To cancel the setting process, select [Cancel], then press z.
Shooting still images Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” Terminal side Access lamp Label side 1 , Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Turn up the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, and slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. • Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. • For details on “Memory Stick,” see page 112. 20 2 , Insert the “Memory Stick.” Insert the “Memory Stick” all the way in until it clicks as shown in the illustration.
Setting the still image size 4M Mode switch VGA(E-Mail) 1 , Set the mode switch to turn on the power. 2 and , Press VGA Image Size Image Size 3 (Image Size). The Image Size setup item appears. Shooting still images 4M 3:2 3M 1M 4M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) , Select the desired image size with v/V on the control button. The image size is set. • For more information about the image size, see page 22. After the setting is completed, press (Image Size).
Image size and quality 1) The default setting is [4M]. This size can give the highest image quality using each camera. 2) This option records images in a horizontal to vertical proportion of 3:2 to match the size of the print paper used. Short description of the image size The following illustration shows a brief image using the maximum image size and the minimum one.
The number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick”3) Capacity Image size 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G 4M 8 (14) 16 (30) 32 (60) 65 (121) 119 (216) 242 (440) 494 (898) 3:2 8 (14) 16 (30) 32 (60) 65 (121) 119 (216) 242 (440) 494 (898) 3M 10 (18) 20 (37) 41 (74) 82 (149) 148 (264) 302 (537) 617 (1097) 1M 24 (46) 50 (93) 101 (187) 202 (376) 357 (649) 726 (1320) 1482 (2694) VGA (EMail) 97 (243) 196 (491) 394 (985) 790 (1975) 1428 (3571) 2904 (7261)
Basic still image shooting – Using auto mode Holding the camera correctly Mode switch 1 , Set the mode switch to turn on the camera. When shooting pictures with the camera, be careful so that your fingers do not block the lens portion, finder window, flash emitter, or AF illuminator (page 8). 24 2 , and • The lens cover opens when the power is turned on. • You can create a new folder in the “Memory Stick” and select the folder for storing images (page 47).
VGA FINE 101 VGA 98 3 97 250 F2.0 AE/AF lock indicator Flashes in green t Remains on When you set the mode switch to , the functions that can be used change as follows according to (Camera) in the menu. SAF Program 4 , Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. , Press the shutter button fully down. When the focus is achieved, the camera beeps. When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, the camera is ready for shooting.
Checking the last image shot – Quick Review (Twilight mode) (page 34) (Twilight portrait mode) (page 34) (Landscape mode) (page 34) (Soft snap mode) (page 34) (Beach mode) (page 34) (Candle mode) (page 35) To switch the shooting method 1 Set the mode switch to . 2 Press MENU. 3 Select (Camera) with b on the control button. 4 Select the desired shooting mode with v/V on the control button.
Using the zoom feature W (wide-angle) T (telephoto) VGA 101 VGA 98 P x1.1 101 98 P x2.8 The minimum focal distance to the subject Approx 10 cm (4 inches) from the lens surface Your camera is equipped with the following two types of digital zoom, smart zoom and precision digital zoom. These zoom functions can be selected on the Setup screen. The default setting is precision digital zoom.
Using the self-timer Smart zoom • When using the smart zoom, the image on the LCD screen may look rough. However, this has no effect on the recorded image. • You cannot use the smart zoom in the Multi Burst mode. VGA 98 Smart zoom The image is enlarged with almost no distortion. This lets you use smart zoom with the same feeling as optical zoom. To set smart zoom, set [Digital Zoom] in (Camera) to [Smart] on the Setup screen (page 109).
Selecting a flash mode (No flash): The flash will not be used. VGA FINE 101 VGA 250 F2.0 SAF 2 , Center the subject in the frame. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus on, then press the shutter button fully down. The self-timer lamp (page 8) will flash, and you will hear a beeping sound. The image will be shot after approximately 10 seconds. To cancel the self-timer during the operation Press V ( ) on the control button again. The indicator disappears from the LCD screen.
When shooting against a light source To reduce “red-eye” when shooting live subjects In Auto mode, shooting against a light source automatically flashes even when there is enough light around the subject. (Daylight synchro) The flash pre-strobes before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set [Red Eye Reduction] in (Camera) to [On] on the Setup screen (page 109). appears on the LCD screen. Before flashed m When flashed • The best performance may not be given depending on shooting conditions.
Shooting images with the finder Shooting images with the AF illuminator Finder Shooting still images The AF illuminator is fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The ON appears on the LCD screen and the AF illuminator emits red light when the shutter button is pressed halfway until the focus is locked. operates with priority on subjects located near the center. • The AF illuminator does not operate when (Camera) is set to (Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode).
Inserting the date and time on a still image Indicators off r LCD screen off r Indicators on 32 • The image through the finder does not indicate the actual recordable range. This is due to the parallax effect. To confirm the recordable range, use the LCD screen. • Just as with the AE/AF lock indicator on the LCD screen, when the AE/AF lock lamp of the finder section stops flashing and remains on, you can start shooting (page 24).
Setup Mode Camera AF Mode: Single Digital Zoom: Precision Date/Time: Date Red Eye Reduction: Off AF Illuminator: Auto Auto Review: Off PAGE SELECT 2 , Press Bon the control button to advance to , then press B again. The Setup screen appears. 3 , Select (Camera) with v on the control button, then press B. Select [Date/Time] with v/V on the control button, then press B.
Shooting according to scene conditions Select one of the following modes, then shoot by pressing the shutter button and this will have a positive effect on your photo. Twilight mode Under dark lighting conditions, you can shoot a distant night view. Because the shutter speed is slow, it is recommended that you use a tripod. Twilight portrait mode Use this mode when shooting people in the foreground at night.
Candle mode Program Auto Program Camera Camera Mode 1 WB ISO MENU , Set the mode switch to then press MENU. The menu appears. 2 , Shooting still images At a party, a candlelight service, and so on, you can shoot without spoiling the atmosphere effected by the candlelight. Because the shutter speed is slow, it is recommended that you use a tripod. , Select (Camera) with b on the control button, then select the desired mode with v/V.
Functions available based on the mode NR slow shutter When shooting in , , , , or mode, the combination of some functions, such as the flash mode, are fixed to suit shooting conditions. See the following table. The NR slow shutter function reduces noise from recorded images, providing clear images. When the shutter speed is set to 1/6 second or slower, the NR slow shutter function automatically works and “NR” is indicated next to the shutter speed indicator.
Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Viewing on the single-image LCD screen VGA 101 Single screen 8/9 Index screen BACK/NEXT SINGLE DISPLAY 2005 1 1 10:30PM VOLUME 1 You can view images shot with the camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. You can select the following two methods for viewing images. , Set the mode switch to turn on the camera. Single screen You can view one image at a time, occupying the entire screen.
Viewing on the index screen VGA 101 3/9 D-Zoom T 101-0003 BACK/NEXT 2005 1 1 10:30PM 2 , Select the desired still image with b/B on the control button. b : Displays the previous image. B : Displays the next image. 38 SINGLE DISPLAY VOLUME 1 , Press SINGLE DISPLAY 2 (index). The display switches to the Index screen. , Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select an image. The image in the yellow frame is selected.
Viewing images on a TV screen (DSC-P43 only) VGA 101 101-0002 A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 A/V OUT (MONO) jack , Connect the supplied A/V connecting cable to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of the TV. If your TV has stereo type input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V connecting cable to the Lch audio input jack. 2 TV/Video switch , Turn on the TV, and set the TV/ Video switch to “Video.
Watching images on a TV screen If you want to view images on a TV, you need a TV having a video input jack and the A/V connecting cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match as that of your digital still camera. Check the following list: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
Deleting still images Deleting images VGA 101-0002 BACK/NEXT 101 VGA 2/9 2005 1 1 10:30PM VOLUME , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the camera. Select the image you want to delete with b/B on the control button. • Note that the images once deleted cannot be recovered. 101 Delete Delete Exit Exit BACK/NEXT BACK/NEXT 2 , Press VGA 2/9 2/9 3 (delete). The image has not yet been deleted at this point. , Select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press z.
Deleting on the Index screen Delete Exit Select Delete Exit All In This Folder 1 , While an Index screen (page 38) is displayed, press (delete). • Note that the images once deleted cannot be recovered. Select All In This Folder 2 , Select [Select] with b/B on the control button, then press z. SELECT TO NEXT 3 , Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z. The (delete) mark is indicated on the selected image.
Formatting a “Memory Stick” Delete Exit OK , Press (delete). Select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z. “Access” appears on the LCD screen and all of the images with marks will be deleted. To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with b on the control button, then press z. 1 , Insert the “Memory Stick” you want to format into the camera. Deleting still images 4 To delete all the images in the folder In Step 2, Select [All In This Folder] with B on the control button, then press z.
Memory Stick Tool Format: Create REC. Folder: Change REC. Folder: Format OK Cancel All data will be erased Ready? OK Cancel Setup Mode 2 MENU , Turn on the camera, then press MENU. Press B on the control button to advance to , then press B again. The Setup screen appears. 3 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V on the control button. Select [Format] with B on the control button, then press B. Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera Changing menu settings a Press MENU. The menu appears. This section describes how to operate the menu and the Setup screen. Program To turn off the menu display Camera WB ISO Control button • The displayed items differ depending on the position of the mode switch. 0EV EV WB ISO • When the mode switch is set to , press z on the control button after you select a setting. Press MENU. • You cannot select the dim items.
Changing items on the Setup screen a Press MENU. The menu appears. b Press B on the control button to advance to , then press B again. The Setup screen appears. To turn off the Setup screen display Press MENU again. Deciding the still image quality To return to the menu from the Setup screen You can select the still image quality from [Fine] or [Standard]. Press b on the control button to return to the position enclosed by the frame in Step 3, then press b again.
c Select (P. Quality) with b/B, then select the desired image quality with v/V. Fine FINE Standard P. Quality WB ISO Creating or selecting a folder Your camera can create multiple folders within a “Memory Stick.” You can select the folder used to store images. When not creating a new folder, “101MSDCF” folder is selected as the recording folder. You can create folders up to “999MSDCF.” a Display the Setup screen (page 46). b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V, [Create REC.
Selecting the recording folder a Display the Setup screen (page 46). b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V, [Change REC. Folder] with B/V, and [OK] with B/v , then press z. The recording folder selection screen appears. Select REC. Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 0 Created: 2005 1 1 1::05:34AM OK Cancel BACK/NEXT c Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v , then press z. To cancel changing the recording folder In Step 2 or 3, select [Cancel].
Advanced still image shooting Choosing an auto focus method You can set the AF range finder frame and the AF mode. AF range finder frame The AF range finder frame selects the focus position according to the subject position and size. AF Mode Before operation Set (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 45 and 106).
• When you are shooting movies and you choose Multipoint AF, the distance to the center of the LCD screen is estimated as an average, so the AF works even with a certain amount of vibration. The AF range finder frame indicator is . Center AF automatically focus only on selected frame, so this is convenient when you want to focus only on what you aim at. • When you use the zoom or AF illuminator, priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame.
Shooting techniques When shooting with the subject 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 edge of the frame. In a case like this, use AF lock to focus on the subject, and then recompose the picture and shoot. Compose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder frame, and press the shutter button halfway down.
b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select the distance to the subject with v/V. You can select from the following distance settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, ∞ (unlimited distance) 3.0m 1.0m 0.5m 0.5m MENU Adjusting the exposure Control button – EV adjustment Mode switch You can manually shift the exposure value determined by the camera.
d Select the desired exposure adjustment value with v/V. Make your adjustment while confirming the brightness of the background of the subject on the LCD screen. To cancel the EV adjustment In Step 4, return the exposure adjustment value to 0EV. Shooting techniques While shooting images, the camera automatically determines the exposure. When shooting a whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scene, the camera judges that the subject is bright and may set a darker exposure for the image.
Selecting the metering mode • When using spot metering, to focus on the same spot as used for metering, we recommend that you set 9 (Focus) to [Center AF] (page 49). Control button Mode switch You can select a metering mode to determine the exposure, depending on what part of the subject is used to measure. Multi-pattern metering (No indicator) The image is split up into multiple zones, each of which are evaluated individually.
Adjusting color tones – White Balance You can select the following modes according to your shooting situations. The color of the subject that you see will be captured according to the lighting conditions. When you want to fix the conditions under which the image is captured, or when the color of the entire image seems to be a bit unnatural, it is recommended that you adjust the white balance. (Incandescent) • Used when shooting, for example, at a party, where the lighting conditions change often.
c Select [ ] (Flash Level) with b/B, then select the desired setting with v/V. Adjusting the flash level – Flash Level You can adjust the amout of flash light. Before operation Set (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 45 and 106). MENU +: Makes the flash level higher than normal. Normal: Normal setting. –: Makes the flash level lower than normal. Shooting images in succession Used to shoot images continuously.
c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [Burst] with v/ V. d Shoot the image. • You may not shoot images in succession, depending on the setting of (Camera) in the menu (page 36). Shooting in Multi Burst mode – Multi Burst You can shoot images until the maximum number of images are shot when you press and hold the shutter button. The recording stops if you release the shutter button in the midst of the shooting. You can do the next shooting after “Recording” disappears from the LCD screen.
d Select (Interval) with b/B, then select the desired between-frame interval with v/ V. You can choose from [1/7.5], [1/15], [1/30]. Shooting with special effects MENU Control button Mode switch – Picture Effect Shutter button You can add special effects to bring out the contrast in your images. B&W 1/7.5 1/15 1/30 Interval Mode In black and white 1/30" PFX e Shoot the image. 16 frames in a row will be recorded in a single image (image size: 1M).
Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images – Folder Select the folder that images you want to play back are stored. d Select the desired folder with b/B. On the single screen VGA 101 Select Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 9 Created: 2005 1 1 1::05:34AM OK Cancel 101-0009 9/9 2005 1 1 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME BACK/NEXT On the Index screen e Select [OK] with v , then press z.
Enlarging a portion of a still image d Press v/V/b/B repeatedly to select the portion of the image you want to enlarge. – Playback zoom Press v You can enlarge an image up to five times the size of the original image. Press b MENU Press B Control button Mode switch Press V v: To view a portion of the top of the image V: To view a portion of the bottom of the image b: To view a portion of the left side of the image B: To view a portion of the right side of the image a Set the mode switch to .
Playing back successive images – Slide show You can play back recorded images in succession, one after another. This is useful for checking your images, or for giving a presentation. MENU Control button Mode switch c Select (Slide) with b/B, then press z. Set the following items with v/V/b/B. Press B (next) or b (previous). Interval settings 3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min • The interval setting time is approximate, and may vary according to the playback image size.
Rotating still images – Rotate Images shot when holding the camera vertically can be rotated and displayed horizontally. a Set the mode switch to , and display the image you want to rotate. b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Rotate) with b/B, then press z. Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode You can play back Multi Burst images continuously or play them back frame by frame. This function is used for checking the images. d Select with v , and rotate the image with b/B.
Playing back continuously Playing back frame by frame To delete shot images a Set the mode switch to a Set the mode switch to When using this mode, you cannot delete only certain frames. When you delete images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at the same time. . b Select the Multi Burst image with b/B. The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously. 101 14/14 . b Select the Multi Burst image with b/B. The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously.
Still image editing Protecting images – Protect To prevent accidental erasure of an important image, you can protect it. On the single screen a Set the mode switch to On the Index screen . b Display the image you want to protect with b/B. c Press MENU. The menu appears. MENU Control button Mode switch d Select - (Protect) with b/B, then press z. The image currently being displayed is now protected, and the - (Protect) mark is indicated on the screen.
h Select [OK] with B, then press z. The - mark turns white and the selected image is protected. To cancel the protection In Step 4, select [Cancel], or in Step 8, select [Exit]. To release protection In Step 5, select an image for which you want to release protection with v/V/b/B and press z. The - mark turns gray and repeat this operation for all the images for which you want to release protection. Then, press MENU, select [OK], and press z.
Choosing images to print – Print (DPOF) mark You can designate certain images to be printed. This function is convenient when you want to print images at a shop or using a printer that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using PictBridge compliant printers. On the single screen a Set the mode switch to On the Index screen . b Display the image you want to print with b/B. b Press MENU. c Press MENU. The menu appears. d Select (DPOF) with b/B, then press z.
g Press MENU. h Select [OK] with B, then press z. The mark turns white and the setting is completed. To delete the mark In Step 5, select the image you want to delete the mark with v/V/b/B, and press z. To delete all the marks from the images in the folder In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], then press z. Next, select [Off], then press z. To cancel the marking Still image editing In Step 4, select [Cancel], or in Step 8, select [Exit].
Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer Preparing the camera Set the USB mode on the camera to connect the camera with a printer. Control button Even if you do not have a computer, you can easily print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. For preparation, you only need to select the USB connection on the Setup screen and connect the camera to the printer.
When [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] on the Setup screen You cannot use the PictBridge function, even when you turn on the camera. Disconnect the USB cable and set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] (page 68). Printing images You can select an image and print it. Set up the camera following the procedure on page 68, and then connect the printer. On the single screen a Display the image you want to print with b/B. b Press MENU. The menu appears. Control button c Select (Print) with b/B, then press z.
f Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The image is printed. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the (Not disconnect USB cable) mark is indicated on the LCD screen. Printing 1/3 Exit To cancel printing In Step 4, select [Cancel] or in Step 6, select [Exit]. To insert the date and time on images In Step 5, select [Date], then select the date format with b/B. You can select from [Day&Time] or [Date].
g Press MENU. The Print screen appears. Print Index Date Quantity Exit Off Off 1 OK h Select [Quantity] with v/V, select the number of images with b/B. You can select the number up to 20. All the images selected are printed in the specified number. i Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The images are printed. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the mark is indicated on the LCD screen. In Step 4, select [Cancel] or in Step 9, select [Exit].
On the single screen a Display the image you want to print with b/B. b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Print) with b/B, then press z. d Select [This image] with v/V, then press z. The Print screen appears. VGA 101 f Select [Quantity] with v/V, select the number of images laid side-by-side with b/B. You can select the number up to 20. You can lay the specified number of images side-by-side. g Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The image is printed.
On the Index screen a Press (index) to switch to the Index screen. b Press MENU. The menu appears. d Select [Select] with b/B, then press z. You can select the number up to 20. j Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The images are printed. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the mark is indicated on the LCD screen. Printing Index 1/3 Exit To cancel printing In Step 4, select [Cancel] or in Step 0, select [Exit]. SELECT MENU In Step 4, select [DPOF image].
Enjoying movies d Press the shutter button fully down. Shooting movies “REC” appears on the LCD screen and the camera starts recording the image and sound. You can shoot movies with audio. Control button 101 REC 00:00:02[00:10:48] Mode switch Shutter button • When the capacity of the “Memory Stick” is used up, recording stops. e Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording. Indicators on the LCD screen while you are shooting movies a Set the mode switch to b Press . (Image Size).
a Set the mode switch to Viewing movies on the LCD screen You can view movies on the LCD screen of the camera and hear sounds from the speaker of the camera. b Select the desired movie with b/B. Movies with the image size [640 (Fine)] or [640 (Standard)] are displayed on the full screen. 101 Control button Mode switch . 101_0010 PLAY 10/10 00:00:00 VOLUME Movies with the image size [160] are displayed a size smaller than still images. c Press z.
Deleting movies You can delete unwanted movies. Control button Mode switch On the single screen a Set the mode switch to On the Index screen . b Select the movie you want to delete with b/B. c Press (delete). The movie has not yet been deleted at this point. d Select [Delete] with v , then press z. “Access” appears on the LCD screen and the movie is deleted. e To delete other movies, display the movie you want to delete with b/B, then repeat Step 4. • You cannot delete the protected movies.
To cancel the deletion In Step 3 or 7, select [Exit]. Cutting movies Cutting the movie numbered 101_0002 101_0003 101_0001 To delete all the images in the folder In Step 3, select [All In This Folder], then press z. Next, select [OK], then press z. To cancel the deletion, select [Cancel] with b, then press z. You can cut movies, or delete unnecessary portions of movies.
e Decide on a cutting point. MENU Press z at the desired cutting point. Control button Mode switch Divide 101 10/10 00:00:02 Dividing Point OK Cancel Exit a Set the mode switch to . b Select the movie you want to cut with 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. When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [c/C] (frame forward/ rewind) and adjust the cutting point with b/ B.
Enjoying images on your computer Copying images to your computer – For Windows users Recommended computer environment • This camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant). • Connecting with a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0compliant) allows advanced transfer (highspeed transfer).
Installing the USB driver When using Windows XP, you need not install the USB driver. Once the USB driver is installed, you need not install the USB driver. b Click [USB Driver] on the title screen. d Click [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then click [Finish]. a 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 install menu screen appears.
Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the “Memory Stick” with the images you want to copy into the camera. c Connect the supplied USB cable to the (USB) jack of the camera. USB Mode Normal Access indicators* Switch on MENU d Connect the USB cable to your computer. • If “USB Mode Normal” does not appear in Step 4, press MENU, select [USB Connect], and set it to [Normal]. • Be sure to use batteries that have a sufficient battery capacity, or the AC Adaptor (not supplied).
P Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the “Memory Stick,” or turning off the camera during a USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click on the tasktray. Copying images – Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me a Double-click [My Computer], then double-click [Removable Disk]. 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 is not shown, see page 83.
When a removable disk icon is not shown 1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties]. The “System Properties” screen appears. 2 Display [Device Manager]. 1 Click [Hardware]. 2 Click [Device Manager]. • For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users, Step 1 is unnecessary. Click the [Device Manager] tab. Try the USB driver installation again using the CD-ROM (page 80). Copying images using the Windows XP AutoPlay wizard a Make a USB connection (page 81).
Viewing the images on your computer Image file storage destinations and file names a Click [Start], then click [My Documents]. The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick.” The “My Documents” folder contents are displayed. • This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the “My Documents” folder. • When not using Windows XP, double-click [My Documents] on the desktop.
Folder File name File meaning 101MSDCF to 999MSDCF DSC0ssss.JPG • Still image files shot in – Normal mode (page 24) – Burst mode (page 56) – Multi Burst mode (page 57) MOV0ssss.MPG • Movie files (page 74) MOV0ssss.THM • Index image files recorded in movie mode (page 74) • ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. • The numerical portions of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same.
Viewing an image previously copied to a computer This operation is required for viewing image files that have been copied previously to a computer and already deleted from the “Memory Stick” using the camera. Copy the image files stored on your computer to a “Memory Stick” and view them on the camera. • Skip Step 1 if you have not changed the file name assigned by this camera. • You may not be able to view the image depending on the image size.
• This software is compatible with the DirectX technology. “DirectX” must be installed before using. • A separate environment for operating the recording device is required in order to write to CD-Rs. c Select the desired language, then click [Next]. a Turn on your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. e Click [Next]. The installation menu screen appears. b Click [Picture Package]. • This section describes the English screen. d Click [Next].
f Click [Install] on the “Ready to Install the Program” screen. The installation starts. h Remove the CD-ROM. Copying images using “Picture Package” Connect the camera and your computer with the USB cable. “Picture Package” starts up automatically and the images in the “Memory Stick” are copied to the computer automatically. After the images are copied, “Picture Package Viewer” starts up and the images copied are displayed.
Using “Picture Package” Start up the “Picture Package Menu” on the desktop to use the various functions. • The default screen may differ depending on your computer. You can change the order of the buttons using [Settings] in the lower-right corner of the screen. • For details on the use of the application software, click on the upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help. Saving images on a CD-R Click [Viewing video and pictures on PC] on the left side of the screen.
Creating a slide show Click [Automatic Slideshow Producer] on the left side of the screen. Click [Automatic Slideshow Producer] in the lower-right corner of the screen. Copying images to your computer – For Macintosh users Recommended computer environment OS: Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0/ v10.1/v10.2/v10.3) The above OS must be installed at the factory. USB connector: Provided as standard The screen used for creating a slide show appears.
Disconnecting the USB 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 cable, remove the “Memory Stick,” or turn off the camera. c Viewing the images on your computer • If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, remove the USB cable etc., after you have turned your computer off. • “Picture Package” cannot be used with Macintosh. b Copying images 2 Double-click “DCIM.
Required computer environment OS: Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) The above OS must be installed at the factory CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac G3/G4 series Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recomended) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation: approximately 250 MB Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more, 32000 colors or more • QuickTime 4 or later must be pre-installed (QuickTime 5 is recommended). • Operations are not guaranteed for all recommended computer environments mentioned above.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 2 Should your camera still not work properly, press the RESET button located inside the jack cover, then turn on the camera again. (This will clear the date and time settings, etc.) 3 Should your camera still not work properly, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 1 First, check the items on pages 93 to 101.
Symptom Cause The power cannot be turned on. • The batteries are not installed properly. p Properly install the batteries (page 12). • The AC Adaptor (not supplied) is disconnected. p Connect it securely to your camera (page 15). • The batteries are discharged. p Install charged batteries or replace with new ones (pages 11, 12). • The batteries are dead (page 113). p Replace the batteries with new ones. Solution The power turns off suddenly.
Symptom Cause Solution Precision digital zoom does not function. • [Digital Zoom] is set to [Smart] on the Setup screen. • This function cannot be used when you shoot a movie. p Set [Digital Zoom] to [Precision] (pages 27, 46, 109). • [Digital Zoom] is set to [Precision] on the Setup screen. • The image size is set to [4M] or [3:2]. p Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (pages 27, 46, 109). Smart zoom does not function. • You are shooting in Multi Burst mode.
Symptom Cause p Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 20). p Delete the images saved in the “Memory Stick” (page 41). p Change the “Memory Stick.” p Set it to the recording position (page 112). Recording takes a long time. • NR slow shutter function is activated. p See page 36. Cannot shoot images with the flash. • The mode switch is not set to . • The flash is set to (No flash). p Set the mode switch to (page 24). p Set the flash to “Auto” (No indicator), (Forced flash), or (Slow synchro) (page 29).
Symptom Cause Solution Unknown pattern appears on the finder. • This is due to the structure of the finder. p This is not a malfunction. Symptom Cause Solution The image cannot be played back. • The mode switch is not set to . p Set the mode switch to (page 37). • You changed the folder/file name on a computer. p See page 86. • You cannot play back the image on the camera if — you modify the image on a computer. • The camera is in USB mode. p Cancel USB communication (page 82).
Symptom Cause Solution You cannot cut a image. • The movie is not long enough to cut. • Protected movies cannot be cut. • Still images cannot be cut. — p Cancel the protection (page 64). — Computers Symptom Cause Solution You do not know whether or not your OS can be used with the camera. — p Check “Recommended computer environment” (pages 79, 90). You cannot install the USB driver. — p In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized Administrators) (page 79).
Symptom Cause Solution You cannot copy images. • The camera is not correctly connected to your computer. • The copy procedure differs depending on your OS. • You shot with a “Memory Stick” that was formatted using a computer. p Connect the camera and your computer correctly (page 81). After making a USB connection, “Picture Package” does not automatically start. — — p Run “Picture Package Menu” and check [Settings]. p Make a USB connection when the computer is turned on.
Symptom Cause You cannot format a “Memory Stick.” • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” p Set it to the recording position (page 112). is set to the LOCK position. Solution You have formatted a “Memory Stick” by mistake. • All the data on the “Memory Stick” are erased by p We recommend that you set the “Memory Stick” write-protect formatting. You cannot restore them. switch to the LOCK position to protect accidental erasure (page 112).
Symptom Cause Solution You cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode. • The printer does not provide these functions. p Consult with the printer manufacturer whether the printer provides these function or not. p Consult with the printer manufacturer. “---- -- --”is printed on the date-inserted part. • The recording date data is not recorded on the image. • The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer.
Warnings and messages The following messages appear on the LCD screen. Message Meaning/ Corrective Action No Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 20). System error • Turn the power off and on again (page 16). Memory Stick error • The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used with your camera (page 112). • The “Memory Stick” is damaged, or the terminal section of the “Memory Stick” is dirty. • Insert the “Memory Stick” correctly (page 20).
Message Meaning/ Corrective Action File protect • The image is protected against erasure. Release the protection (page 64). Image size over • You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera. No file in this folder • No images have been recorded in this folder. Cannot divide • The movie is not long enough to be divided. • The file is not a movie. Invalid operation • You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than your camera.
Self-diagnosis display –If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the condition of the camera on the LCD screen using a combination of a letter and four numerical digits. If this occurs, check the following code chart and take the corresponding countermeasure. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera.
Additional information The number of images that can be saved/ shooting time Multi Burst 1M (Units: images) 16MB 24 (46) 32MB 50 (93) 64MB 101(187) 128MB 202 (376) MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G 357 (649) 726 (1320) 1482 (2694) 16MB — 32MB — 64MB — 128MB — 0:00:42 0:01:27 0:02:56 0:05:54 0:10:42 0:21:47 0:44:27 0:11:12 0:22:42 0:45:39 1:31:33 2:51:21 5:47:05 11:44:22 Movie The number of images that can be saved and the shooting time are different, depending on the capacity of the “Memory
Menu items Menu items that can be changed differ depending on the position of the mode switch or the setting of the camera. Default settings are indicated with x. When the mode switch is set to Item Setting / / / / Program / x Auto (EV) 1) +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 52). ∞ / 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.
Item Setting Description (Interval) 1) 3) 1/7.5 / 1/15 / x1/30 Selects the Multi Burst between-frame shutter interval (Only when [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Multi Burst]) (page 57). (Flash Level) 1) 4) + / xNormal / – Selects the amount of flash light (page 56). B&W / Sepia / xOff Sets the special effects for the image (page 58). PFX (P.Effect) 1) 1) When 3) When 4) When (Camera) is set to [Auto], this item is not displayed. (Camera) is set to , or , this item is not displayed.
Item (Slide) Setting Description Interval – Sets the slide show interval (page 61). (For single-image screen only.) x3 sec/ 5 sec/ 10 sec/ 30 sec/ 1 min – Selects images from either folder or recording media. xFolder/All – Repeats the slide show. xOn/Off – Starts the slide show. – Cancels the settings and execution of the slide show.
Setup items The Setup screen appears when you advance to in the menu and press B again. Default settings are indicated with x. (Camera) Item Setting AF Mode xSingle / Monitor Description Selects the focus operation mode (page 50). Digital Zoom Smart / xPrecision Selects the digital zoom mode (page 27). Date/Time Day&Time / Date / xOff Selects whether to insert the date and time into the image (page 32).
(Setup 1) Item Setting Description LCD Backlight Bright/ xNormal/ Dark Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting [Bright] makes the LCD 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 the camera with the batteries. Shutter Off – Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
Precautions Do not leave the camera in the following places • In extremely hot place, such as in a car parked in the sun. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction. • On rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place • On sandy or in dusty place Do not let sand get into the camera.
The internal rechargeable button battery This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable button battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged.
• When you attach the supplied label, be sure to attach it to the labeling position. Be careful that the label does not stick out. • When you carry or store the “Memory Stick,” put it in the case supplied with it. • Do not touch the terminals of a “Memory Stick” with your hand or a metal object. • Do not strike, bend or drop a “Memory Stick.” • Do not disassemble or modify a “Memory Stick.” • Do not expose the “Memory Stick” to water.
• The battery life varies depending on storage, operating conditions, and environment, and is different for each battery. The battery charger (DSC-P43 only) • Do not charge any other batteries except the Sony nickel-metal hydride battery using the supplied battery charger. If you charge other types of battery (manganese, alkaline, lithium, ni-cd batteries, etc.), this may cause leakage, explosion, or overheating of the battery, and personal scald or injury may be caused.
[Input and output connectors] A/V OUT (MONO) jack (Monaural) (DSC-P43 only) Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ load) Output impedance 2.2 kΩ USB jack mini-B USB communication Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) [LCD screen] LCD panel used 3.8 cm (1.5 type) TFT drive Total number of dots 67 200 (280×240) dots [Power, general] Power Approx. 195 g (0.4 lb 6.
The LCD screen For shooting still images 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 VGA FINE 101 1/30" 400 C:32:00 DATE ISO400 SAF 9 The page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information. 116 250 F2.0 +2.
Q R S T U V Spot metering cross hair (54) AF range finder frame (49) Menu/guide menu (45) EV adjustment indicator (52) Aperture value indicator NR slow shutter indicator (36)/ Shutter speed indicator • Pressing the MENU button switches the menu/ guide menu on/off. For shooting movies 9 1 q; 2 3 qa 101 STBY 00:00:00 [00:28:25] C:32:00 qs 4 qd 5 qf 6 7 8 +2.
For still image playback 1 2 3 VGA 101 4 5 P x1.3 6 7 1 0 1 –0 0 1 2 BACK/NEXT 101 12 / 12 C:32:00 +2.0EV ISO400 AWB 2000 F5.
For movie playback • Pressing the MENU button switches the menu/ guide menu on/off. The page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information. 101 101 VOL.
Index Index Copying images to your computer ....... 82, 88, 90 Cutting movies ................................................. 77 A D A/V connecting cable ...................................... 39 AC Adaptor ...................................................... 15 Access lamp ..................................................... 20 AE/AF lock ................................................ 25, 26 AF .................................................................... 25 AF illuminator ..............
Picture Effect ....................................................58 Picture Package ................................................86 Playback zoom .................................................60 Power on/off .....................................................16 Precautions .....................................................111 Precision digital zoom ......................................27 Print (DPOF) mark ...........................................66 Protect ...................................
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