3-080-892-12(1) Getting started_________________________ Digital Still Camera Shooting still images___________________ Viewing still images ____________________ Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Deleting still images ___________________ Owner’s Record Before advanced operations ______________ The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
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Before using your camera Trial recording Do not shake or strike the camera Clean the flash surface before use 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.
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Table of contents Before using your 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.........................
Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images — Folder ............................58 Enlarging a portion of a still image.........59 Enlarging an image — Playback zoom...........................59 Recording an enlarged image — Trimming ...................................60 Playing back successive images — Slide Show.................................60 Rotating still images — Rotate.........................................61 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode ...........
Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 1 7 2 8 3 9 Attaching the strap 4 5 0 6 qa A B C D E F G H I POWER button (14) POWER lamp (14) Shutter button (21) Hook for wrist strap Flash (26) Speaker (bottom surface) Microphone Finder window Self-timer lamp (25)/ AF illuminator (27, 104) J Lens 8 K Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
1 9 2 0 3 qa 4 qs 5 qd 6 qf 7 qg 8 qh A Control button (Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (14)/ (Menu off) ( / /7/ ) (26, 25, 23, 24) B (Display/LCD on/off) button (28) C Finder (28) Self-timer (25)/recording lamp (red) (22) /CHG AE/AF lock lamp (green) (21) /CHG lamp (orange) (11, 26) SET UP: To set the SET UP items : To shoot movies, Clip Motion images or Multi Burst mode images : To view or edit images J Zoom button (for shooting) (23)/ Index button (for viewing) (31) K Battery/“Memory Stick” cover L
Getting started Charging the battery pack Jack cover DC plug 1 , Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. • Be sure to turn off your camera when charging the battery pack (page 14). • Your camera operates with the “InfoLITHIUM” NP-FC11 battery pack (C type) (supplied). You can use only C type battery pack (page 109). 2 Battery eject lever , Install the battery pack, then close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
To remove the battery pack 2 To wall outlet (wall socket) Battery remaining indicator 60min 3.1M 101 4 S AF 1 4 Getting started The battery remaining indicator on the LCD screen shows the remaining shooting or viewing time. Power cord (mains lead) , Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and then to a wall outlet (wall socket). The /CHG lamp (orange) lights up when charging begins, and goes off when charging is completed. Battery eject lever Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
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 a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the supplied “Memory Stick” as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on the conditions of use.
Using an external power source Using your camera abroad Jack cover DC plug 1 AC Adaptor 1 , Open the jack cover and connect the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of your camera. Connect the plug with the v mark facing up. • Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by. If any trouble occurs while using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).
Turning on/off your camera POWER Auto power-off function POWER button POWER lamp , Press POWER. The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the power is on. When you turn on your camera for the first time, the Clock Set screen appears (page 15). Turning off the power Press POWER again. The POWER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor with the lens portion extended, as this may cause malfunction.
Setting the date and time Mode dial 2003 / 1 / 1 Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 12 : 00 2003 / 1 / 1 OK AM Cancel Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel OK OK Getting started Clock Set POWER POWER button 2 1 , Set the mode dial to . • You can also carry out this operation when the , SCN, or . mode dial is set to • To change the date and time, set the mode dial to SET UP, select [Clock Set] in (Setup 1) 1 (pages 39 and 105), and perform the procedure from step 3.
Clock Set 2003 / 1 / 1 Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 12 : 00 2003 / 7 / 4 OK AM Cancel OK 4 , 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. Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 12 : 00 2003 / 7 / 4 OK AM Cancel OK 5 , Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press z to enter it. After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item. Repeat this step until all of the items are set.
Shooting still images Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” Terminal Side , Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. • For details on “Memory Stick,” see page 108. 2 Label side , Insert the “Memory Stick.” Insert a “Memory Stick” all the way in until it clicks as illustrated. • Push the “Memory Stick” all of the way in so that it is securely seated in the connector.
Setting the still image size DSC-P10/P12 Mode dial 1 , Set the mode dial to turn on the power. • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to or SCN. , Press DSC-P8 3.1M 2.8M(3:2) 2.0M 1.2M VGA 5.0M 4.5M(3:2) 3.1M 1.2M VGA 3.1M 2.8M(3:2) 2.0M 1.2M VGA Image Size Image Size Image Size Image Size 2 , and DSC-P10/P12 DSC-P8 5.0M 4.5M(3:2) 3.1M 1.2M VGA 3 (Image Size). The Image Size setup appears. • For details on the image size, see page 20.
Image size and quality You can choose image size from among the five options in the following tables. The below image size is a minimum setting for examples. When you want to improve image quality, select the larger image size. Image size Examples 5.0M (DSC-P10/P12) 2592×1944 Very fine print 4.5M(3:2)1) (DSC-P10/P12) 2592 (3:2) 3:2 prints1) 3.1M 2048×1536 Printing A4 size images 2048 (3:2) 3:2 prints1) 2.0M (DSC-P8) 1632×1224 Printing A5 size images 1.
The number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick”2) 3) The number of images that can be saved in Fine (Standard) mode are shown below. (Units: number of images) Capacity 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX256 MSX512 MSX-1G 5.0M (DSC-P10/P12) 6 (11) 12 (23) 25 (48) 51 (96) 92 (174) 188 (354) 384 (723) 4.5M(3:2) (DSC-P10/P12) 6 (11) 12 (23) 25 (48) 51 (96) 92 (174) 188 (354) 384 (723) 3.1M 10 (18) 20 (37) 41 (74) 82 (149) 148 (264) 302 (537) 617 (1097) 2.
Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode) 60min Mode dial VGA FINE 101 96 S AF F2.8 30 , Set the mode dial to turn on the power. , and The name of the folder where the image will be recorded appears on the LCD screen for approximately five seconds. • The lens cover opens when the power is turned on. • Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating, such as when you press POWER to turn on the power or when the zoom function is working (page 23).
60min VGA 101 95 Mode dial for still image shooting S AF When shooting still images with your camera, you can choose from the following shooting methods. 4 , Press the shutter button fully down. The shutter sounds. The image will be recorded in the “Memory Stick.” When the recording lamp (page 9) goes out, you can shoot the next image.
Checking the last image you shot — Quick Review 60min VGA 101 8/8 Review Using the zoom feature W (wide-angle) T (telephoto) 60min 101 S AF 60min VGA 101 96 x5.0 S AF 2003 7 4 10:30PM RETURN , Press b (7) on the control button. To return to the normal shooting mode, press lightly on the shutter button or press b (7) again. To delete the image displayed on the screen 1 Press (Delete). 2 Select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press z. The image is deleted.
Shooting close-ups — Macro The maximum zoom scale depends on the image size. DSC-P10/P12 [3.1M]: 3.8× [1.2M]: 6.1× [VGA]: 12× DSC-P8 [2.0M]: 3.8× [1.2M]: 4.8× [VGA]: 9.6× When the image size is [5.0M] or [4.5M(3:2)] (DSC-P10/P12)/[3.1M] or [2.8M(3:2)] (DSC-P8), the smart zoom does not work. • You cannot confirm the image with the finder when using the smart zoom function. • When using the smart zoom, the image on the LCD screen may look rough. However, this phenomenon has no effect on the recorded image.
Using the self-timer 60min 60min VGA FINE 101 VGA 101 60min 96 95 S AF To return to normal recording mode Press B ( ) on the control button again. The indicator disappears from the LCD screen. • Use the LCD screen to shoot when using the macro feature. If you use the finder, the limits of what you see and what you actually shoot may be different. 101 F2.8 30 1 2 , Set the mode dial to , and press V ( ) on the control button.
Selecting a flash mode 60min VGA 101 96 S AF , Set the mode dial to , and press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly to select a flash mode. Each time you press v ( ), the indicator changes as follows. 26 No indicator (Auto): The flash automatically strobes when shooting images in a dark place or against a light source. (Forced flash): The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding brightness. SL (Slow synchro): The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding brightness.
To reduce the red-eye phenomenon when shooting live subjects The AF illuminator is fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. Set [AF Illuminator] (page 104) to [Auto] in the SET UP settings. 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. VGA FINE 101 60min 96 S AF ON F2.8 30 • When 9 (Focus) is set to [Multi AF] or [Center AF], the AF range finder is not displayed.
Shooting images with the finder Histogram on Finder 60min VGA 101 96 S AF r Indicators off The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD screen. Each time you press , the display changes in the following order. r LCD screen off r Indicators on 60min VGA 101 96 S AF 28 • The image through the finder does not indicate the actual recordable range. To confirm the recordable range, use the LCD screen.
Inserting the date and time on a still image Camera Camera 1 2 MPEG Movie Single On Off Off Auto 1 2 SELECT Camera Day&Time Date Off 1 2 OK 1 2 , Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. • When images are shot with the date and time superimposed, the date and time cannot be removed later. • The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen during shooting, instead, indicator appears in the upper left corner of the LCD screen.
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Single (single-image) screen 60min Index (nine-image) screen 2003 7 4 10:30PM VOLUME SINGLE DISPLAY MOVE 101-0002 SINGLE DISPLAY F2.8 1/30 0.0 100 101 8/9 101-0008 BACK/NEXT 2003 7 4 10:30PM VOLUME 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT You can view images shot with your camera almost immediately on the screen. You can select the following three methods for viewing images.
Viewing an index screen (nine-image or triple-image) 60min VGA 101 3/9 Aperture Value: Shutter Speed: Exposure Value: ISO: 101-0003 BACK/NEXT 2003 7 4 10:30PM VOLUME 101-0002 SINGLE DISPLAY MOVE SINGLE DISPLAY F2.8 1/30 0.0 100 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT , Select the desired still image with b/B on the control button. , Press the zoom W (index) button once. , Press the zoom W (index) button once more.
Viewing images on a TV screen VGA 101 A/V OUT (MONO) jack 1 101-0002 , 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 input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V connecting cable to the left audio jack. • Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV with the A/V connecting cable.
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. PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
Deleting images 60min 60min VGA 101 101-0002 BACK/NEXT VGA 2/9 101 1 , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Press b/B on the control button to select the image you want to delete. VGA 101 Delete Exit 2003 7 4 10:30PM VOLUME 60min 2/9 OK Delete Exit BACK/NEXT OK 2 , Press 2/9 BACK/NEXT 3 (Delete). The image has not yet been deleted at this point. • You cannot delete the protected image (page 63). , Select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press z.
Deleting images in index (nine-image) mode Delete Exit Select All In Folder , While an index (nine-image) screen (page 31) is displayed, press (Delete). Exit Select SELECT All In Folder 2 , Select [Select] with b/B on the control button, then press z. To delete all the images in the folder Select [All In Folder] with B on the control button, then press z. Select [OK], then press z. All of the unprotected images in the folder are deleted. To cancel deleting, select [Cancel], then press z.
Deleting images in index (triple-image) mode Aperture Value: Shutter Speed: Exposure Value: ISO: Delete Exit 4 , Press (Delete) and select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z. When the message “Memory Stick access” disappears, the images have been deleted. To cancel deleting Select [Exit] with b on the control button, then press z. 36 101-0002 OK SINGLE DISPLAY F2.8 1/30 0.
Formatting a “Memory Stick” Memory Stick Tool OK Format: Cancel File Number: Create REC. folder: Change REC. folder: 1 Delete Exit 101-0002 OK 2 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT , Select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press z. When the message “Memory Stick access” disappears, the image has been deleted. To cancel deleting Select [Exit] with V on the control button, then press z. 1 , Insert the “Memory Stick” you want to format into the camera.
60min Format All data will be erased Ready? OK Cancel OK 3 , Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The “Formatting” message appears. When this message disappears, the format is complete.
How to setup and operate your camera Changing the menu settings a Press MENU. The menu appears. The usage of the menus and SET UP screen items that are most frequently used for “Advanced operations” is described below. Changing the items in the SET UP screen a Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. 0EV Camera 1 0EV 2 WB EV MENU Control button Mode dial ISO b Press b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set.
c Select (P. Quality) with b/B, then select the desired image quality with v/V. Deciding the still image quality Creating or selecting a folder FINE Mode dial: /SCN Mode dial: SET UP You can select the still image quality from [Fine] or [Standard]. Fine Standard P.Quality Mode PFX MENU Control button • The image quality value selected here is preserved even when the camera is turned off. • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to (Multi Burst) (page 52).
Creating a new folder a Set the mode dial to SET UP. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V, [Create REC. Folder] with B/v/V, and [OK] with B/v, then press z. The following screen appears. Changing the recording folder a Set the mode dial to SET UP. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V, [Change REC. Folder] with B/v/V, and [OK] with B/v, then press z. The recording folder selection screen appears. 60min Create REC. Folder Creating REC. folder 102MSDCF OK c Select [OK] with v, then press z.
Choosing an auto focus method There are two Auto Focus functions: “AF range finder frame” which sets the focus position according to the subject position and size, and “AF mode” which sets the focus operation according to the AF response and the battery consumption.
Choosing a focus operation —AF Mode Mode dial: SET UP You can select from the following three focus modes for your camera. The factory setting is Single AF. Single AF (S AF ) Monitoring AF ( M A F ) This shortens the time needed for focusing. The camera adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down, letting you compose images with the focus already adjusted. When the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down and AF lock is complete, the focus is locked.
Shooting techniques Even if it is difficult to focus in AF shooting because the subject is not in the center of the frame, you can focus in this situation using Center AF. For example, when you are shooting two human subjects, and there is a gap between them, the 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. But you cannot use this function in Continuous AF mode.
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) 1.0m 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m 0.5m Center AF Multi AF Focus WB ISO Adjusting the exposure , SCN b Press MENU. The menu appears. — EV adjustment Mode dial: a Set the mode dial to or . c Select /SCN/ This function lets you adjust the exposure value which is set by automatic adjustment. You can select values ranging from +2.0EV to –2.
Shooting techniques Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. If the image is too dark or too bright as shown below, we recommend that you adjust the exposure manually. When shooting a back-lit subject or a subject against a white (e.g. snowy) background, adjust the exposure toward the + side. When shooting a black subject that fills the screen, adjust the exposure toward the – side. Displaying a histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image.
• appears in the following cases: – When recording in the smart zoom range – When the image size is [4.5M(3:2)] (DSCP10/P12) or [2.8M(3:2)] (DSC-P8) – When rotating a still image • The histogram before recording represents the histogram of the image displayed on the LCD screen at the time. A difference occurs in the histogram before and after you press the shutter button. When this happens, check the histogram while playing back a single-image or during Quick Review.
c Select the desired bracket step value with v/V, then press z. Shooting three images with the exposure shifted ±1.0EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 1.0EV. ±0.7EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.7EV. ±0.3EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.3EV. — Exposure Bracket (DSC-P10/ P12 only) Mode dial: / /SCN d Set the mode dial to SCN. The camera records three images in succession, each with the exposure value shifted.
• You cannot use the flash in this mode. • During shooting in this mode, the images are not displayed on the screen. Compose the image before pressing the shutter button. • The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images. • When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 45), the adjusted value is used for the center value. • The recording interval is approximately 0.5 second.
• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance adjustment function may not work correctly even though you select (fluorescent). • When the flash strobes, the manual setting is canceled, and the image is recorded in [Auto] mode (except in WB (Flash) mode). Adjusting the flash level — Flash Level Mode dial: /SCN You can adjust the amout of flash light. Shooting techniques The image is affected by the lighting conditions.
Shooting multiple frames Before operation Set [Moving Image] to [Clip Motion] in the SET UP settings (pages 39 and 104). — Clip Motion Mode dial: Control button You can shoot a number of consecutive still images (GIF animation). The GIF format has a small file size, making it convenient for creating home pages or attaching images to e-mail. Shutter b Press . (Image Size). The menu appears. c Select the desired mode with v/V. You can select from [Normal] or [Mobile].
• Note that all images are not recorded on the “Memory Stick” until you carry out step 6. • For the number of images that can be recorded in Clip Motion, see page 99. • The date and time are not superimposed onto Clip Motion images. • When viewing an image recorded in Clip Motion on the index screen, the image may appear different from the actual image. • GIF files not created on this camera may not be displayed correctly.
Shooting three or two images continuously — Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12)/ Burst 2 (DSC-P8) Mode dial: / d Shoot the image. /SCN This mode is used for continuous shooting. Each time you press the shutter button in this mode, the camera records three (DSCP10/P12) or two (DSC-P8) images in succession. Control button Shutter The menu appears. To return to normal mode Select [Normal] in step 3.
d Shoot the image. c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [E-Mail] with v/V. Shooting still images with audio files d Shoot the image. — Voice When the “Recording” indication disappears, you can shoot the next image. To return to normal mode Select [Normal] in step 3. • For instructions on how to attach images to an e-mail message, consult the User’s Manual for your e-mail software. • For the number of images you can record in E-mail mode, see page 98.
Shooting according to scene conditions High-speed shutter mode Use this mode to shoot moving subjects outdoors or in other bright places. — Scene Selection Snow mode When shooting snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white, use this mode to prevent sunken colors and record clear and sharp images.
Twilight portrait mode Suitable for shooting portraits in dark places. Allows you to shoot sharp images of people in dark places without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. The shutter speed becomes slower, so we recommend that you use a tripod to prevent shaking. NR slow shutter MENU Control button Mode dial The NR slow shutter mode removes noise from recorded images, providing clear images.
Adding special effects — Picture Effect Mode dial: MENU Control button /SCN/ Mode dial You can digitally process images to obtain special effects. Solarize B&W (DSC-P8 only) Sepia Neg.Art The picture is sepiatoned like an old photograph. The color and brightness of the picture are reversed as in a negative. a Set the mode dial to or . , SCN b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select [PFX] (P. Effect) with b/ B, then select the desired mode with v/V.
Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images d Select the desired folder with b/B. 60min 9/9 2/2 102MSDCF 9 2003 7 4 1:05:34 AM OK Cancel OK Select the folder that images you want to play back are stored. VGA 101 Select Folder 102 Folder Name: No. Of Files: Created: — Folder Mode dial: Single screen 101-0009 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME BACK/NEXT Index (nine-image) screen e Select [OK] with v, then press z.
Enlarging a portion of a still image Mode dial: a Set the mode dial to . b Display the image to be enlarged. c Press the zoom T button to zoom in on the image. d Select the desired portion of the image with v/V/b/B. MENU Control button Mode dial To cancel playback zoom Press v Press z. Press V • You cannot use playback zoom for movies (MPEG Movie), Clip Motion images and Multi Burst images.
Recording an enlarged image — Trimming a Press MENU after playback zoom. The menu appears. b Select [Trimming] with B, then press z. c Select the image size with v/V, then press z. The image is recorded, and the image on the screen returns to the normal size after recording. Playing back successive images — Slide Show Mode dial: You can play back recorded images in order. This function is useful for checking your images or for presentations, etc.
Rotating still images a Set the mode dial to , and display the image to rotate. — Rotate b Press MENU. The menu appears. Mode dial: c Select [Rotate] with b/B, then press z. d Select with v, then rotate the image with b/B. e Select [OK] with v/V, then press z. Mode dial: You can play back Multi Burst images continuously or play them back frame by frame. This function is used for checking the image. MENU Control button To cancel rotation Mode dial Select [Cancel] in step 4 or 5, then press z.
Playing back continuously Playing back frame by frame a Set the mode dial to — Jog playback . b Select the Multi Burst image with b/B. The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously. 60min 101 14/14 a Set the mode dial to . b Select the Multi Burst image with b/B. The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously. c Press z when the desired frame is displayed. 101-0014 PAUSE 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME “Step” appears. 60min 101 To pause playback Press z.
Still image editing Protecting images — Protect In single-image mode a Set the mode dial to In index (nine-image) mode . b Display the image you want to protect with b/B. Mode dial: This function protects images against accidental erasure. Note that when you format a “Memory Stick” (page 37), all the images recorded on that “Memory Stick” will be deleted even if they are protected. c Press MENU. The menu appears. d Select [Protect] with b/B, then press z.
h Select [OK] with B, then press z. The - indicator turns white. The selected images are protected. To exit the Protect function Select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8, then press z. To cancel individual protection Select the image to be unprotected with v/V/b/B in step 5, then press z. The indicator turns gray. Repeat this operation for all images that are to be unprotected. Press MENU, select [OK], and then press z.
Changing image size e Select the desired size with v/ V, then press z. — Resize Mode dial: You can change the image size of a recorded image, and save it as a new file. You can resize to the following sizes. 5.0M (DSC-P10/P12), 3.1M, 2.0M (DSCP8), 1.2M, VGA The original image is retained even after resizing. Control button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to . b Display the image you want to resize with b/B. The menu appears. The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file.
In single-image mode a Set the mode dial to . b Display the image you want to mark with b/B. c Press MENU. d Select [DPOF] with b/B, then press z. The mark is marked on the displayed image. VGA 101 g Press MENU. a Set the mode dial to , then press the zoom W (index) to display the index (nine-image) screen. h Select [OK] with B, then press z. 2/9 DPOF Exit BACK/NEXT e To continue and mark other images, display the desired image with b/B, then press z. To unmark the To unmark The menu appears.
In index (triple-image) mode To unmark the a Set the mode dial to , then press the zoom W (index) twice to display the index (triple-image) screen. Press z again in step 4. The mark disappears. Repeat this operation for all the images you want to unmark. mark b Display the image you want to mark in the center position with b/B. c Press MENU. The menu appears. The image. mark is marked on the center Still image editing d Select [DPOF] with v, then press z.
Enjoying movies d Press the shutter button fully down. Shooting movies Mode dial: You can shoot movies using your camera. “REC” appears on the screen and the camera starts recording the image and sound. 101 60min VGA REC 00:00:02[00:10:48] Before starting Set [Moving Image] to [MPEG Movie] in the SET UP settings (pages 39 and 104). Control button Mode dial Shutter • Recording stops when the “Memory Stick” is full. e Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording.
Viewing movies on the LCD screen 60min Indicators during viewing movies 160 101 10/10 00:00:00 Mode dial: You can view movies on the LCD screen with sound from the speaker. Control button 101_0010 PLAY 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME Movies with the image size [640 (VGA)] are displayed on the full screen. c Press z. Mode dial The movie and sound are played back. During playback, B (playback) appears on the screen. 60min a Set the mode dial to . b Select the desired moving image with b/B.
Deleting movies Mode dial: You can delete unwanted movies. In single-image mode a Set the mode dial to Mode dial Zoom button . b Display the movie you want to delete with b/B. c Press Control button In index (nine-image) mode (Delete). The movie has not yet been deleted at this point. d Select [Delete] with v, then Press z. When the message “Memory Stick access” disappears, the movie has been deleted.
g Select [OK] with B, then press z. When the message “Memory Stick access” disappears, the movies have been deleted. To cancel deletion Select [Exit] in step 3 or 7. To delete all movies in the folder Select [All In Folder] in step 3, then press z. To cancel deletion, select [Cancel] with b, then press z. In index (triple-image) mode a Set the mode dial to , then press the zoom W (index) twice to display an index (triple-image) screen.
Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 101_0003 101_0001 1 3 2 101_0002 A . b Select the movie you want to cut using b/B. 3 101_0002 2. Cutting scene B. d Select [Divide] with B, then press z. Next, select [OK] with v, then press z. The playback of the movie starts. 101_0004 e Decide on a cutting point. 1 3 A 2 B 101_0005 Divide point 3. Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary. 101_0004 1 3 B 2 101_0006 Delete 4. Only the desired scenes remain.
Deleting unnecessary portions of movies a Cut an unnecessary portion of a movie (page 72). b Display the portion of the movie you want to delete. c Press (Delete). The image has not yet been deleted at this point. d Select [Delete] with v, then press z. Enjoying movies The movie currently displayed on the screen is deleted.
Enjoying images on your computer Copying images to your computer — For Windows users Recommended computer environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional The above OS must be installed at the factory. Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded to the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
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. c Click [USB Driver] on the installing menu screen. e Click [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then click [Finish]. a Start up your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time. d Click [Next]. When the “Information” screen appears, click [Next].
Installing “Image Transfer” You can use the “Image Transfer” software to copy images to your computer automatically when you connect the camera to your computer with the supplied USB cable. c Click [Next]. When “Licence Agreement” screen appears, click [Yes]. e Select the folder to be installed, then click [Next]. Select the program folder, then click [Next]. a Click [Cyber-shot] on the model selection screen. The installing menu screen appears. b Click [Image Transfer] on the installing menu screen.
g Click [Finish]. Installing “ImageMixer” You can use the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” software to copy, view and edit images. For details, see the software’s help files. • The USB driver is needed in order to use “Image Transfer”. If the necessary driver is not already installed on your computer, a screen that asks if you want to install the driver will appear. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard” screen appears.
Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the “Memory Stick” with the images you want to copy into the camera. Connect the AC Adaptor, and plug the adaptor into a wall outlet (wall socket). c Open the jack cover, and connect the supplied USB cable to the (USB) jack of the camera. USB Mode Normal Access indicators* “USB Mode Normal” appears on the LCD screen of the camera.
P Disconnecting the USB cable from your computer, removing the “Memory Stick” from your camera or turning off the power during USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click 2 Click on the tasktray. Copying images using “Image Transfer” — Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me Connect the camera and your computer with the USB cable. “Image Transfer” launches and the images are automatically copied to the computer. When copying is complete, “ImageMixer” automatically launches and images appear.
Changing “Image Transfer” settings Copying images without using “Image Transfer” You can change “Image Transfer” settings. Right-click the “Image Transfer” icon on the tasktray, select [Open Settings]. The settings you can set are as follows: [Basic], [Copy], and [Delete]. — Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me Right-click here If you do not set to launch “Image Transfer” automatically, you can copy images as following procedure. a Double-click [My Computer], then double-click [Removable Disk].
— Windows XP Copying images using the Windows XP AutoPlay Wizard a Make a USB connection (page 78). Click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard], then click [OK]. b Click [Next]. The images stored on the “Memory Stick” are displayed. c Click the checkbox of images that you do not want to copy to your computer and remove the checkmark, then click [Next]. The “Picture Name and Destination” screen appears.
Image file storage destinations and file names Image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick”.
File name File meaning 101MSDCF up to 999MSDCF DSC0ssss.JPG • Still image files shot in – Normal mode (page 21) – Exposure Bracket mode (DSC-P10/P12 only) (page 48) – Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12)/Burst 2 (DSC-P8) mode (page 53) • Image files shot in Multi Burst mode (page 52) • Still image files recorded simultaneously in – E-Mail mode (page 53) – Voice mode (page 54) DSC0ssss.JPE • Small-size image files shot in E-Mail mode (page 53) DSC0ssss.MPG • Audio files shot in Voice mode (page 54) CLP0ssss.
Copying images to your computer — For Macintosh users Recommended computer environment OS: Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1/v10.2) The above OS must be installed at the factory. For the following models, update your OS to Mac OS 9.0 or 9.1. – iMac with Mac OS 8.6 installed at the factory, and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive – iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.
Removing the USB cable from your computer, the “Memory Stick” from your camera or turning off the power during a USB connection Drag and drop the drive icon or the “Memory Stick” icon to the “Trash” icon, then remove the USB cable or “Memory Stick” or turn off the power. • If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, remove the USB cable, etc., after you have turned your computer off. 1 Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop. The contents of the “Memory Stick” inserted in your camera appear.
d Click f Insert a blank CD-R into the CD-R drive and click [OK] button. . The disc creation starts. • You cannot use CD-RW discs. • The CD-R drive is required to create a Video CD. For the Macintosh edition You can preview the image. e Click . The disc creating dialogue appears. 86 • Roxio-manufactured “Toast” (not supplied) is required to create a Video CD. • The playback time of the movie file becomes shorter on the preview screen.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 First check the items on the tables below. If code displays “C:ss:ss” appear on the screen, the selfdiagnosis display function is working (page 97). 2 Should your camera still not work properly, press the RESET button inside the battery/“Memory Stick” cover using a fine-tripped object, then turn on the power again. (All the settings including date and time are cleared.
Symptom Cause Solution The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out soon. • You have used the camera for a long time in an extremely hot or an extremely cold location. • A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time. • The battery pack is discharged. • The battery pack is dead (page 110). — The battery pack runs down too quickly. • You are shooting/viewing images in an extremely cold location.
Symptom Cause The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close. (Landscape mode) (Fireworks mode), or (Twilight mode) is selected for the Scene Selection function. • The focus preset function is selected. • Solution p Record in the macro recording mode. Make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance when shooting (page 24). p Set it to other modes (page 55). p Set to the auto focus mode (page 44). Zoom does not work.
Symptom Cause Your camera cannot record images. • No “Memory Stick” has been inserted. • The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is insufficient. The flash does not work. • The mode dial is set to , SET UP or (MPEG Movie or Multi Burst). • The flash is set to (No flash). p Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 17). p Delete the images saved in the “Memory Stick” (pages 34 and 70), or format it (page 37). p Change the “Memory Stick” (page 17).
Viewing images Symptom Cause Your camera cannot play back images. • The mode dial is not set to . p Set it to (page 30). • Your camera cannot play back image files — copied from the hard disk of your computer if the folder/file name has been changed or the image has been modified. p Cancel USB communication (page 79). • The camera is in USB mode. The image appears rough — right after playback starts. Solution p This is not a malfunction.
Symptom Cause Solution You cannot display a print (DPOF) mark. • You cannot display print (DPOF) marks on movies (MPEG Movie) and Clip Motion. — You cannot cut a movie. • The movie (MPEG Movie) is not long enough to — cut. • Protected movie (MPEG Movie), Clip Motion, — Multi Burst files and still images cannot be cut. Computers Symptom Cause Solution You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible. — p Check “Recommended computer environment” (pages 74 and 84).
Symptom Cause Solution You cannot copy images. • The camera is not correctly connected to your computer. • You are not using the correct copy procedure for your OS. — — p Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the supplied USB cable (page 78). p Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 79 and 85). p If you use the “Image Transfer” software, see page 79. p If you are using the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” application software, click on HELP.
Symptom Cause You cannot record on a “Memory Stick.” • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” p Set it to the recording position (page 108). is set to the LOCK position. • The “Memory Stick” is full. p Delete unnecessary images (pages 34 and 70). Solution You cannot format a “Memory Stick.” • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” p Set it to the recording position (page 108). is set to the LOCK position. You have formatted a “Memory Stick” by mistake.
Warnings and messages The following messages may appear on the screen. Meaning/Corrective Action No Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 17). System error • Turn the power off and on again (page 14). Memory Stick error • The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used in your camera (page 108). • The “Memory Stick” is damaged, or the terminal section of the “Memory Stick” is dirty. • Insert the “Memory Stick” correctly (page 17).
Message Meaning/Corrective Action • The battery level is low or zero. Charge the battery pack (page 10). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left. • The amount of lights is not sufficient, so you are not holding the camera steady enough. Use the flash, mount the camera on a tripod, or otherwise secure the camera in place.
Self-diagnosis display – If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears 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 numerical digits. If this occurs, check the following code chart and attempt the corresponding corrective actions. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera. C:32:ss Cause Countermeasure C:32: ss There is trouble with your camera’s hardware.
Additional information E-Mail Number of images that can be saved or shooting time The number of images that can be saved and the shooting time differ, depending on the capacity of the “Memory Stick,” the image size, and the image quality. Refer to the following charts when you choose a “Memory Stick.” • The number of images is listed in Fine (Standard) order. • The values for the number of images that can be saved and the shooting time may vary, depending on the shooting conditions.
Clip Motion (Units: images) 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB Normal 88 178 358 718 MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G 1190 2420 4940 Mobile 486 982 1971 3951 3571 7261 14821 Normal: When 10 frames are shot Mobile: When two frames are shot MPEG Movie (Units: seconds) 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 640 (VGA) 42 87 176 354 641 1304 2663 160 (Mail) 673 1363 2740 5494 9935 20203 41239 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 24 (46) 50 (93) 101 (187) 202 (376) Multi Burst 1.
Menu items Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the mode dial. The screen shows only the items you can operate in each specific mode. Factory settings are indicated with x. When the mode dial is set to Item Setting Description Mode (REC Mode) Voice E-Mail – Records an audio file (with a still image) in addition to the JPEG file (page 54). – Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in addition to the selected image size (page 53).
Item WB (White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) Setting WB / Description / / / / xAuto 400 / 200 / 100 / xAuto This selects the ISO sensitivity. Selecting a large number augments the brightness when recording in dark locations. However, note that increasing the sensitivity may make recorded images appear coarser. (This setting cannot be made in SCN mode.) xFine / Standard Records images with fine/standard quality (page 40).
Item (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) PFX (P.Effect) Setting Description Spot / xMulti Matches the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 47). Set the metering region. WB / / When the mode dial is set to Item / / xAuto Sets the white balance (page 49). Sets the image special effects (page 57). (when [Moving Image] is set to [Clip Motion] in the SET UP settings) Setting Description (EV) +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV /+1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV / –0.3EV / –0.7EV / –1.0EV / –1.3EV / –1.
Item (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) (Interval) (P.Quality) PFX (P.Effect) Setting Description Spot / xMulti Matches the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 47). Set the metering region. WB / / / / / xAuto Sets the white balance (page 49). 1/7.5 / 1/15 / x1/30 (NTSC) 1/6.3 / 1/12.5 / x1/25 (PAL) – Selects the Multi Burst shutter interval in NTSC mode. – Selects the Multi Burst shutter interval in PAL mode.
SET UP items Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Factory settings are indicated with x. 1 (Camera 1) (DSC-P10/P12)/ (Camera) (DSC-P8) Item Setting Description Moving Image xMPEG Movie / Clip Motion / Selects the shooting mode (pages 51, 52 and 68). Multi Burst AF Mode xSingle / Monitor / Cont Selects the focus operation mode (page 43). Smart Zoom xOn / Off Selects whether to use the smart zoom (page 23).
(Memory Stick Tool) Item Setting Description Format OK / Cancel Formats the “Memory Stick.” Note that formatting erases all data on a “Memory Stick,” including even protected images (page 37). File Number xSeries – Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the “Memory Stick” is changed or the recording folder is changed. – Resets the file numbering and starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed.
2 106 (Setup 2) Item Setting Description USB Connect PTP / xNormal Switches the USB mode (page 74). Video Out NTSC PAL – Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., USA, Japan). – Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., Europe).
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 • In sandy or dusty places, be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera.
On 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.
Notes on using “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) • When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with your camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a “Memory Stick Duo” Adaptor. • When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a “Memory Stick Duo” Adaptor, check to make sure the “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing the correct direction. • When using a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted into a “Memory Stick Duo” Adaptor with this camera, make sure that the “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing the correct direction.
Effective use of the battery pack How to store the battery pack • Battery performance decreases in lowtemperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use: – Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera immediately before you start shooting. • Frequently operating the zoom or flash wears out the battery charge faster.
White balance Flash, Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent Data format (DCF compliant) Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2 JPEG compliant, GIF (for Clip Motion), DPOF compatible Audio with still image: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Moving images: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording media “Memory Stick” Flash Recommended distance (ISO set to Auto): DSC-P10/P12 0.5 m to 3.5 m (19 3/4 inches to 11 feet 5 3/16 inches) (W) 0.6 m to 2.5 m (23 5/8 inches to 8 feet 2 7/16 inches) (T) DSC-P8 0.5 m to 3.
The LCD screen When shooting still images 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa qd qf qg qh 60min 101 S AF C:32:00 SOLARIZE qs A Image size indicator (18) B Recording mode indicator (48, 53-54) C AE/AF lock indicator (21) D Battery remaining indicator (11) E White balance indicator (49)/ Mode dial indicator/ Flash mode indicator (26)/ Red-eye reduction indicator (27) F ISO number indicator (101)/ Date/time indicator (29) 112 VGA 3:2 F2.
When shooting movies 1 2 3 4 5 60min 640 STBY 00:00:00 [00:28:25] SOLARIZE C:32:00 + 6 WB PFX Recording mode indicator (68) Battery remaining indicator (11) White balance indicator (49) Picture effect indicator (57) Spot metering cross hair (47) AF range indicator (42) Image size indicator (68) Recording time [maximum recordable time] indicator (99) qs qd qf qg I Recording folder indicator (40) J Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity indicator K Multi AF /Center AF indicator (42)/Focus preset value (4
When playing back still images 7 1 When playing back moving images qj qk ql 2 60min 3 4 VGA 101 x1.
Index Index A AC Adaptor ................................................10, 13 Access lamp ......................................................17 AE/AF lock ......................................................44 AE/AF lock indicator .......................................21 AE/AF lock lamp ...............................................9 AF illuminator ......................................8, 27, 104 AF Mode ..........................................................43 AF range finder frame ...........
I Image copying images to your computer .. 79, 80, 85 file names .................................................... 83 image file storage destinations ................... 82 image quality ........................................ 19, 40 image size ....................................... 18, 19, 98 Image Transfer ................................................. 79 ImageMixer ..................................................... 77 Index screen .....................................................
T U USB ..................................................... 74, 79, 85 USB connection .......................................... 78 Using your camera abroad ............................... 13 V Video CD ......................................................... 85 Viewing images on the LCD screen .......... 30, 69 Viewing images on your computer .................. 81 Voice ................................................................ 54 W Warnings and notice messages ........................
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