SONY DSC-P200 Service Manual L1 V1.2

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SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.2 2005.05

Revision History

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SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

LEVEL 1

US Model

Canadian Model

AEP Model

UK Model

E Model

Hong Kong Model

Australian Model

Chinese Model

Korea Model

Argentine Model

Brazilian Model

Tourist Model

Japanese Model

ORNAMENTAL PARTSSPECIFICATIONS

• INSTRUCTION MANUAL is shown at the end of this document.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

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Sony EMCS Co.

2005E0500-1

Published by DI Technical Support Section9-876-854-41

SPECIFICATIONS

Camera

[System]

Image device 9.11 mm (1/1.8 type) color

Total pixel number of camera

Effectiv e pix el number of camera

Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar

Exposure control Automatic exposure, Manual

White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,

File format (DCF compliant)

Recording media “Memory Stick” FlashRecommended distance (ISO

[Input and Output connectors]

Multi connector USB communication

[LCD screen]

LCD panel 5.1 cm (2.0 type) TFT drive Total number of dots

CCD, Primary color filter

Approx. 7 410 000 pixels

Approx. 7 201 000 pixels

3× zoom lens f = 7.9 - 23.7 mm (38 - 114 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 5.2

exposure, Scene Selection (9 modes)

Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, One push

Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural)

set to Auto): 0.2 m to 3.5 m (7 7/8 inches to 11 feet 5 3/4 inches) (W)/0.3 m to 2.5 m (11 7/8 inches to 8 feet 2 3/8 inches) (T)

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)

134 000 (560×240) dots

[Power, general]

Battery pack used

Power requirements

Power consumption (during shooting with the LCD screen on)

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

Dimensions 104.5×51.5×27.9 mm

Mass Approx. 180 g (6.3 oz)

Microphone Electret condenser microphone Speaker Dynamic speaker Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching II

PictBridge Compatible

NP-FR1

3.6 V

1.2 W

0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

(4 1/8×2 1/8×1 1/8 inches) (W/H/D, excluding maximum protrusions)

(including NP-FR1 battery pack, “Memory Stick”, and wrist strap)

Compatible

AC-LS5/LS5B AC Adaptor

Input rating 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz,

Output rating 4.2 V DC*

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

Dimensions Approx. 48×29×81 mm

Mass Approx. 130 g (5 oz) excluding

11 W

* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications.

0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

(1 15/16×1 3/16×3 1/4 inches) (W/H/D, excluding projecting parts)

power cord (mains lead)

NP-FR1 battery pack

Battery used Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage

Nominal voltage DC 3.6 V Capacity 4.4 Wh (1 220 mAh)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

DC 4.2 V

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SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY .

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ! LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS P AR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMA TIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly

4. Look for parts which, through functioning, sho w obvious signs

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connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

"pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.

transistors, that were installed during a previous repair . Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

•Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270°C

during repairing.

•Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the

circuit board (within 3 times).

•Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering

or unsoldering.

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SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

[Description on Self-diagnosis Display]

Self-diagnosis display

•C: ss: ss

You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself. (However, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility when you cannot recover from the camera malfunction.)

•E: ss: ss

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Display Code

C:32:ss

C:13:ss

E:61:ss

E:91:ss

Countermeasure

Turn the power off and on again. Format the “Memory stick”. Insert a new “Memory Stick”.

Checking of lens drive circuit.

Checking of flash unit or replacement of flash unit.

Cause

Trouble with hardware. Unformatted memory stick is inserted. Memory stick is broken.

When failed in the focus and zoom initialization.

Abnormality when flash is being charged.

Caution Display During Error

SYSTEM ERROR FORMAT ERROR MEMORY STICK ERROR

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1. MAIN PARTS

Note:

• Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items.

• The parts numbers of such as a cabinet are also appeared in this section. Refer to the parts number mentioned below the name of parts to order.

•Abbreviation AR : Argentina model AUS: Australian model BR : Brazilian model

1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS

CH : Chinese model CND: Canadian model HK : Hong Kong model

JE : Tourist model KR : Korean model

The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified.

Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiquens pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié.

DC jack lid 2-547-035-01 (silver) 2-547-035-11 (black) 2-547-035-21 (brown) (When change it, need dismantle the set.)

LCD window adhesive sheet 2-582-186-01

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LCD window 2-582-185-01

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Checking supplied accessories.

Power cord (1)

0 1-769-608-31 (AEP, E) 0 1-782-476-13 (CH) 0 1-783-374-12 (UK, HK) 0 1-790-107-22 (US, CND) 0 1-790-732-12 (JE) 0 1-823-947-12 (KR) 0 1-827-945-12 (AUS)

NP-FR1 battery pack (1) (not supplied)

USB, AV cable for multi-use terminal (1) 1-829-866-11

CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software) (1) 2-583-852-01 (US) 2-583-853-01 (CND, AEP, UK, E, HK, KR, AUS, JE) 2-583-854-01 (CH)

Conversion adaptor (1) 0 1-569-007-11 (E, JE)

AC adaptor AC-LS5/LS5B (1) 0 1-477-730-51

Wrist strap (1)

2-050-981-01

"Memory Stick" (32MB) (1) (not supplied)

Conversion adaptor (1) 0 1-569-008-21 (E)

Battery case (1) (not supplied)

Other accessories

2-582-853-11 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (ENGLISH)

(EXCEPT AEP, KR, CH)

2-582-853-21 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST)

(FRENCH, ITALIAN) (CND, AEP)

2-582-853-31 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST)

(SPANISH, PORTUGUESE) (AEP, E, JE)

2-582-853-41 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST)

(GERMAN, DUTCH) (AEP)

2-582-853-51 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST)

(TRADITIONAL CHINESE, SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)

(E, HK, CH, JE)

2-582-853-61 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST)

(RUSSIAN, SWEDISH) (AEP)

2-582-853-71 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST)

(ARABIC, PERSIAN) (E)

2-582-853-81 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (KOREAN)

(KR, JE)

2-582-853-91 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (POLISH, CZECH)

(AEP)

2-582-854-11 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST)

(HUNGARIAN, SLOVAKIAN) (AEP)

2-582-856-11 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (ENGLISH)

(EXCEPT AEP, AR, KR, BR, CH)

2-582-856-21 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (FRENCH, ITALIAN)

(CND, AEP)

2-582-856-31 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE)

(SPANISH, PORTUGUESE) (AEP, E, JE)

2-582-856-41 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (GERMAN, DUTCH)

(AEP)

2-582-856-51 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE)

(TRADITIONAL CHINESE, SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)

(E, HK, CH, JE)

2-582-856-61 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE)

(RUSSIAN, SWEDISH) (AEP)

2-582-856-71 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (ARABIC, PERSIAN)

(E) 2-582-856-81 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (KOREAN) (KR, JE) 2-582-856-91 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (POLISH, CZECH)

(AEP)

2-582-857-11 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE)

(HUNGARIAN, SLOVAKIAN) (AEP)

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The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified.

Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié.

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LEVEL 1

US Model

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.1 2005.02

SUPPLEMENT-1

File this supplement with the service manual.

•Addition of Red Model

• Change of Repair Parts

•Addition of Argentine and Brazilian Models

• Addition of Red Model

This supplement covers only differences from models other than red. Refer to the parts list of original service manual about other parts.

Canadian Model

AEP Model

UK Model

E Model

Hong Kong Model

Australian Model

Chinese Model

Korea Model

Argentine Model

Brazilian Model

Tourist Model

(PV04-027)

1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS

&: Points added portion.

DC jack lid 2-547-035-01 (silver) 2-547-035-11 (black) 2-547-035-21 (brown) 2-547-035-31 (red)

)

(When change it, need dismantle the set.)

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9-876-854-81

Sony EMCS Co.

2005B0500-1

Published by DI Technical Support Section

• Change of Repair Parts

• Addition of Argentine and Brazilian Models

&: Points added portion.

-: Points changed portion. !: Points deleted portion.

Checking supplied accessories.

Power cord (1)

0 1-769-608-31 (AEP, E) 0 1-782-476-13 (CH) 0 1-783-374-12 (UK, HK) 0 1-790-107-22 (US, CND) 0 1-790-732-12 (JE) 0 1-823-947-12 (KR) 0 1-827-945-12 (AUS) 0 1-783-952-11 (AR)

AC adaptor AC-LS5/LS5B (1)

0 1-477-730-71

[

Other accessories

2-582-853-11 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (ENGLISH)

(EXCEPT AEP, KR, CH)

2-582-853-21 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST)

(FRENCH, ITALIAN) (CND, AEP)

2-582-853-31 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST)

(SPANISH, PORTUGUESE) (AEP, E, AR, JE)

2-582-853-41 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST)

(GERMAN, DUTCH) (AEP)

2-582-853-51 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST)

(TRADITIONAL CHINESE, SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)

(E, HK, CH, JE)

)

NP-FR1 battery pack (1) (not supplied)

USB, AV cable for multi-use terminal (1) 1-829-866-11

CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software) (1) 2-583-852-01 (US) 2-583-853-01 (CND, AEP, UK, E, HK, KR, AUS, AR, BR, CH, JE) 2-583-854-01 (CH)

Wrist strap (1)

2-050-981-01

"Memory Stick" (32MB) (1) (not supplied)

Conversion adaptor (1)

0 1-569-008-21 (E)

)

Conversion adaptor (1) 0 1-569-007-11 (E, JE)

Battery case (1) (not supplied)

2-582-853-61 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST)

2-582-853-71 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST)

2-582-853-81 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (KOREAN)

2-582-853-91 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (POLISH, CZECH)

2-582-854-11 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST)

2-582-856-11 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (ENGLISH)

2-582-856-21 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (FRENCH, ITALIAN)

2-582-856-31 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE)

(SPANISH, PORTUGUESE) (AEP, E, AR, JE)

2-582-856-41 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (GERMAN, DUTCH)

2-582-856-51 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE)

(TRADITIONAL CHINESE, SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)

2-582-856-61 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE)

2-582-856-71 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (ARABIC, PERSIAN)

2-582-856-81 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (KOREAN) (KR, JE) 2-582-856-91 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (POLISH, CZECH)

2-582-857-11 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE)

(RUSSIAN, SWEDISH) (AEP)

(ARABIC, PERSIAN) (E)

(KR, JE)

(AEP)

(HUNGARIAN, SLOVAKIAN) (AEP)

(EXCEPT AEP, AR, KR, BR, CH)

(CND, AEP)

)

(AEP)

(E, HK, CH, JE)

(RUSSIAN, SWEDISH) (AEP)

(AEP)

(HUNGARIAN, SLOVAKIAN) (AEP)

(E)

• Abbreviation

AR : Ar gentine model AUS: Australian model BR : Brazilian model CH : Chinese model

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CND: Canadian model HK : Hong Kong model JE : Tourist model KR : Korean model

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The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified.

Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié.

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.2 2005.05

SUPPLEMENT-2

File this supplement with the service manual.

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LEVEL 1

US Model

Canadian Model

AEP Model

UK Model

E Model

Hong Kong Model

Australian Model

Chinese Model

Korea Model

Argentine Model

Brazilian Model

Tourist Model

Japanese Model

(PV04-030)

•Addition of Japanese Model

• Addition of Japanese Model

This supplement covers only differences from models other than Japanese. Refer to the parts list of original service manual about other parts.

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9-876-854-84

Sony EMCS Co.

2005E0500-1

Published by DI Technical Support Section

&: Points added portion.

-: Points changed portion.

Checking supplied accessories.

]

Power cord (1)

0 1-782-476-13 (CH) 0 1-783-374-12 (UK, HK) 0 1-790-107-22 (US, CND) 0 1-790-732-12 (JE, J) 0 1-823-946-12 (AEP, E)

AC adaptor AC-LS5/LS5B (1)

0 1-477-730-81

[

0 1-823-947-12 (KR) 0 1-827-945-12 (AUS) 0 1-783-952-11 (AR)

NP-FR1 battery pack (1) (not supplied)

USB, AV cable for multi-use terminal (1) 1-829-866-11

CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software) (1) 2-583-852-01 (US) 2-583-853-01 (CND, AEP, UK, E, HK, KR, AUS, AR, BR, CH, JE, J)

Wrist strap (1)

2-050-981-01

"Memory Stick" (32MB) (1) (not supplied)

Conversion adaptor (1)

0 1-569-008-21 (E)

)

[

Other accessories

2-582-853-11 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (ENGLISH)

(EXCEPT AEP, KR, CH)

2-582-853-21 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST)

(FRENCH, ITALIAN) (CND, AEP)

2-582-853-31 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST)

(SPANISH, PORTUGUESE) (AEP, E, AR, JE)

2-582-853-41 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST)

(GERMAN, DUTCH) (AEP)

2-582-853-51 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST)

(TRADITIONAL CHINESE, SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)

(E, HK, CH, JE)

2-582-853-61 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST)

(RUSSIAN, SWEDISH) (AEP)

2-582-853-71 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST)

(ARABIC, PERSIAN) (E)

2-582-853-81 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (KOREAN)

(KR, JE)

2-582-853-91 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (POLISH, CZECH)

(AEP)

2-582-854-11 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST)

(HUNGARIAN, SLOVAKIAN) (AEP)

2-582-856-11 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (ENGLISH)

(EXCEPT AEP, AR, KR, BR, CH)

2-582-856-21 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (FRENCH, ITALIAN)

(CND, AEP)

2-582-856-31 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE)

(SPANISH, PORTUGUESE) (AEP, E, AR, JE)

2-582-856-41 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (GERMAN, DUTCH)

(AEP)

2-582-856-51 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE)

(TRADITIONAL CHINESE, SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)

(E, HK, CH, JE)

2-582-856-61 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE)

(RUSSIAN, SWEDISH) (AEP)

2-582-856-71 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (ARABIC, PERSIAN)

(E) 2-582-856-81 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (KOREAN) (KR, JE) 2-582-856-91 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (POLISH, CZECH)

(AEP)

2-582-857-11 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE)

(HUNGARIAN, SLOVAKIAN) (AEP)

Conversion adaptor (1) 0 1-569-007-11 (E, JE)

• Abbreviation

AR : Argentine model AUS: Australian model BR : Brazilian model CH : Chinese model CND: Canadian model

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Battery case (1) (not supplied)

HK : Hong Kong model J: Japanese model JE : Tourist model KR : Korean model

2-634-580-01 INSTRUCTION (READ THIS FIRST) (JAPANESE) (J) 2-634-581-01 INSTRUCTION (USER’S GUIDE) (JAPANESE) (J)

The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified.

Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié.

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)

2-582-856-11 (1)

Digital Still Camera

User’s Guide/ Troubleshooting

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual and “Read This First” (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DSC-P200

Serial No. ___________________________

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Enjoying the camera

Using the menu

Using the Setup screen

Using your computer

Printing still images

Connecting your camera to your TV

Troubleshooting

Additional information on this product and answers

to frequently asked questions can be found at our

Customer Support Website.

Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.

Others

“Read This First” (separate volume)

Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your camera.

Index

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

For Customers in the U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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-P200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,

San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.

You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For Customers in Europe

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

Notice on the supplied AC Adaptor for customers in the United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked wi th an or mark) must be used.

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. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

“Memory Stick”

For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-

003.

Notes on using your camera

Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used

The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”.

• “Memory Stick”

• “Memory Stick Duo”: Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

• For details on “Memory Stick”, see page 88.

Notes on the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

• Charge the supplied NP-FR1 battery pack before using the camera for the first time.

t step 1 in“Read This First”)

(

• The battery pack can be charged even if it is not completely discharged. Also, even if battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is.

• If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time, use up the existing charge and remove it from your camera, then store it in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery pack's functions (page 90).

• For details on the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack, see page 90.

Carl Zeiss lens

This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast.

The lens for this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.

Notes on the AC Adaptor

• Do not short the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause malfunction.

• Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with a dry cotton swab, etc. Do not use the plug if it is dirty. Use of a dirty plug may not properly charge the battery pack.

Notes on recording/playback

• Before you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.

• Be careful not to get the camera wet. Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in some cases may not be repairable.

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes. Or it may cause the malfunction of your camera.

• Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly.

• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions.

• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera (page 92).

• Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss.

• Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission.

• To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to other medium.

• The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc.

Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for models with an LCD finder) and lens

• The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

• Exposing the LCD screen, the finder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors.

• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction.

• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction.

• This camera is equipped with a power zoom lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.

On image data compatibility

• This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system universal standard) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

• Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.

Warning on copyright

Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

The pictures used in this manual

The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.

For full use of the digital still camera

Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode

“Read This First” (separate volume)

1 Charge the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a “Memory Stick” 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode)

Shoot still images (Scene Selection)

6 View images/Delete images

Get more friendly with your camera

• Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/

Manual shooting) t page 23

• Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 25

• Change the default settings t page 43

Connect your camera to a PC or a printer

• Print images by connecting your camera directly to a printer

(PictBridge compliant printers only) t page 66

• Copy your images to a computer and enjoy editing them in

various ways t page 53

This manual

Table of contents

Notes on using your camera .....................................................................4

Enjoying the camera

Basic techniques for better images .........................................................10

Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 10

Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity .......................................................... 11

Color – On the effects of lighting ..................................................................... 12

Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ............................................... 13

Identifying parts.......................................................................................14

Indicators on the screen..........................................................................16

Changing the screen display ...................................................................20

Number of still images and recording time of movies..............................21

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed ............22

Using the mode dial.................................................................................23

Using the menu

Using menu items ..............................................................................25

Menu items ..........................................................................................26

Shooting menu ........................................................................................27

SCN (Scene)

(EV)

9 (Focus)

(Metering Mode)

WB (White Bal) ISO

(P.Quality)

Mode (REC Mode)

(Interval) (Flash Level)

PFX (P.Effect)

(Saturation) (Contrast)

(Sharpness)

(Setup)

Viewing menu .........................................................................................36

(Folder)

- (Protect)

DPOF

(Print)

(Slide)

(Resize) (Rotate)

(Divide)

(Setup)

Using the Setup screen

Using Setup items.............................................................................. 43

Camera 1...........................................................................................44

AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review

Camera 2...........................................................................................47

Enlarged Icon

Memory Stick Tool .............................................................................48

Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder

Setup 1...............................................................................................50

LCD Backlight Beep

Language

Setup 2...............................................................................................51

File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set

Using your computer

Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................53

Copying images to your computer...........................................................55

Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera ..................61

Using the supplied software....................................................................62

Using your Macintosh computer..............................................................64

Printing still images

How to print still images ..........................................................................66

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer .................67

Printing at a shop ....................................................................................70

Connecting your camera to your TV

Viewing images on a TV screen..............................................................72

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................74

Warning indicators and messages ..........................................................85

Others

On the “Memory Stick” ............................................................................88

On the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack .........................................................90

Using the Cyber-shot Station ..................................................................91

Precautions .............................................................................................92

Specifications ..........................................................................................93

.....................................................................................................95

Index

Enjoying the camera

Basic techniques for better images

Focus Exposure Color Quality

This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 23), the menus (page 25), and so on.

Focus

Focusing on a subject successfully

When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.

Press fully down straight away

To shoot a still image difficult to focus on

Press halfway down, then Flashing,lit/beeps Press fully down

min

S AF

t [Focus] (page 29)

101

FINE

VGA

F2.830

Hints for preventing blur

Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your side. Also, you can stabilize the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you. Using a tripod, and using the flash in dark places are also recommended.

Exposure

Adjusting the light intensity

You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.

Exposure:

Overexposure

= too much light Whitish image

Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives

Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass

ISO =

The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust it manually using

light

through

Recording sensitivity

the functions below.

Correct exposure

[Manual exposure]:

Allows you to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. t page 24

[EV]:

Underexposure

= too little light Darker image

Allows you to adjust the exposure that has been determined by the camera. t page 27

[Metering Mode]:

Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure. t page 30

Characteristics of “shutter speed” Characteristics of “aperture”

(F value)

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Faster

Moving objects appear stopped.

Slower

Moving objects appear to flow.

Open

In-focus range narrows, both backward and forward.

In-focus range widens, both backward and forward.

Adjusting the ISO sensitivity

ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. [ISO] adjusts the sensitivity t page 32

High ISO sensitivity

Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location. However, the image tends to become noisy.

Low ISO sensitivity

Records an image without noise. However, the image may become darker.

Color

The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.

On the effects of lighting

Example: The color of an image affected by light sources

Weather/lighting

Characteristics of light

The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 31).

Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish

Quality

On “image quality” and “image size”

A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.

Description of the pixels and the image size

1 Image size: 7M

3,072 pixels×2,304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels

2 Image size: VGA(E-Mail)

640 pixels×480 pixels = 307,200 pixels

Pixels

Selecting the image size (t step 4 in “Read This First”)

Pixel

Image size Usage guidelines

7M (3072×2304) (the default setting) For printing at a larger size with high density

3:2 (3072×2048) For printing at photo size with high density

5M (2592×1944) For printing at a larger size with high density

3M (2048×1536) For printing at A4 size

1M (1280×960) For printing at postcard size

VGA(E-Mail) (640×480) For sending an image by e-mail or creating home pages

Many (Fine image quality and large file size)

Few (Rough image quality but small file size)

Example: Printing at a larger size

Example: An attached image to be sent by e-mail

Enjoying the camera

Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 32)

You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size.

Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

4 5

7 8

1 2

4 5 6 7 8

9 q; qa qs qd

qf qg qh qj

A POWER button/lamp (

“Read This First”)

B Shutter button (

t step 5 in “Read This

First ”)

C Flash (

t step 5 in “Read This First”)

D Multi connector (bottom) (56) E Tripod receptacle (bottom)

• 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.

F Microphone G Finder window (

t step 5 in “Read This

First ”)

H Self-timer lamp (

t step 5 in “Read

This First”)/AF illuminator (46)

I Lens J Speaker (bottom)

t step 2 in

A AE/AF lock lamp (green) (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

B /Charge lamp (orange) (

t step 1 in

“Read This First”)

C Finder (

t step 5 in “Read This First”)

D LCD screen E (Display/LCD on/off) button (20) F MENU button (25) G Control button

Menu on: v/V/b/B/

z (t step 2 in

“Read This First”)

Menu off: /// (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

Mode dial “M”: Shutter speed/aperture value (24)

H (Image Size/Delete) button

t step 4 and 6 in “Read This First”)

(

I Mode dial (23) J For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button

t step 5 in “Read This First”)

(

For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (

t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

K Hook for wrist strap (

t “Read This

First”)

L Battery/“Memory Stick” cover (t step

1 and 3 in “Read This First”)

M DC IN jack cover (

t step 1 in “Read

This First”)

N RESET button (74) O Access lamp (

t step 4 in “Read This

First”

P DC IN jack (

t step 1 in “Read This

First”)

Q Battery eject lever (

t step 1 in “Read

This First”)

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Indicators on the screen

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

When shooting still images

When shooting movies

STD

101

00:00:00

640

[

00:28:25

C:32:00

]

60min

STBY

+2.0

Display Indication

60min

Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”)

z AE/AF lock (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

STBY REC

Recording mode (23, 32)

White balance (31)

Standby/Recording a movie

t step 5 in “Read This

( First”)

Scene Selection (

t step 5

in “Read This First”)

M Mode dial (23)

Flash mode (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

Red-eye reduction (45)

Sharpness (35)

5 Saturation (34)

6 Contrast (35)

AF illuminator (46)

Metering mode (30)

Picture effect (34)

Display Indication

Manual exposure setup mode (24)

t step 5 in “Read

Macro ( This First”)

S AF M A F

AF mode (44)

AF range finder frame (29)

1.0m Focus preset distance (29)

z Return Manual exposure

Display Indication

3:2

3M 1M VGA

FINE

STD

6 40

Image size (t step 4 in

“Read This First”)

160

FINE STD Image quality (32)

101

Recording folder (48)

Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity (21)

00:00:00 [00:28:05]

Recording time [maximum recordable time] (21)

1/30" Multi Burst interval (34)

400 Remaining number of

recordable images (21)

Self-timer (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (85)

Date/Time (45)

ISO number (32)

Display Indication

Vibration warning (10)

• Indicates vibration will prevent you from shooting clear images. Even if the vibration warning appears, you can still shoot images. However, we recommend holding the camera steadily and turning off the indicator to avoid the effects of vibration.

E Low battery warning (22)

+ Spot metering cross hair

(30)

AF range finder frame (29)

Display Indication

Histogram (20, 28)

• appears when histogram display is disabled.

NR slow shutter (24)

125 Shutter speed (24)

F2.8 Aperture value (24)

+2.0EV EV level value (27)

DPOF

Menu/Guide menu (25) (not displayed in the column on the left hand side)

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When playing back still images

60min

1.3

VGA

101

C:32:00

+2.0EV

VOLUMEBACK/NEXT

101

12/12

When playing back movies

Display Indication

60min

Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”)

3:2

F2.8500

3M 1M VGA

FINE

STD

6 40

Image size (

“Read This First”)

160

Recording mode (23, 32)

N Playback (

t step 4 in

t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

t step 6 in

Vo l u me ( “Read This First”)

- Protect (37)

Print order (DPOF) mark (70)

Change folder (36)

1.3

Zoom scaling ( “Read This First”)

t step 6 in

Step Frame by frame playback

(32)

Display Indication

101-0012 Folder-file number (36)

Playback bar (

t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

Display Indication

PictBridge connecting (68)

Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity (21)

101

Playback folder (36)

8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of

images recorded in selected folder (36)

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (85)

00:00:12 Counter (21)

Display Indication

Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (69)

+2.0EV EV level value (27)

ISO number (32)

Metering mode (30)

Flash

White balance (31)

500 Shutter speed (24)

F2.8 Aperture value (24)

Playback image ( in “Read This First”)

Display Indication

Histogram (20, 28)

• appears when histogram display is disabled.

2005 1 1

Recording date/time of the playback image (45)

DPOF

BACK/

Menu/Guide menu (25)

Select images

VOLUM E

Adjust volume

Enjoying the camera

t step 6

Changing the screen display

Each time you press the (Display/LCD on/off) button, the display changes as follows.

Histogram on

60min

S AF

101

VGA

Histogram display (page 28)

Indicators off

S AF

LCD screen off

Indicators on

60min

S AF

101

VGA

• A large difference in the histogram displayed when shooting and during playback may occur when:

– The flash strobes. – The shutter speed is changed.

• The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras.

• When you set the LCD screen to Off, the digital zoom does not function (page 44) and [AF Mode] is set to [Single] (page 44). When you select (flash)/ (self-timer)/ (macro), the image is displayed for about two seconds.

• When you set the histogram display to on, image information is displayed during playback.

• The histogram does not appear: When shooting in the following situations

– The menu is displayed. – You are using the digital zoom. – The image size is set to [3:2]. – Playback of movies. During playback in the following situations – The menu is displayed. – In index mode. – You are using playback zoom. – In the Multi Burst mode. – You are rotating still images. – Playback of movies.

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