• INSTRUCTION MANUAL is shown at the end of this document.
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
DSC-P8
[Output connectors]
A/V OUT (MONO) (Monaural)
Minijack
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced,
sync negative
Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ load)
Output impedance 2.2 kΩ
USB jack mini-B
[LCD screen]
Used LCD panel
3.8 cm (1.5 type) TFT drive
Total number of dots
123 200 (560×220) dots
[General]
Used battery pack
NP-FC11
Power requirements
3.6 V
Power consumption (during shooting)
1.5 W
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
Dimensions
108×51.5×35.1 mm
(4 3/8×2 1/8×1 7/16 inches)
(W/H/D, excluding maximum
protrusions)
MassApprox. 200 g (7 oz) (including
battery pack NP-FC11, “Memory
Stick” and wrist strap)
x AC-LS5 AC Adaptor
Rated input voltage
100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 11 W,
0.16 to 0.09 A
Rated output voltage
DC 4.2 V, 1.5 A in operating mode
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
Dimensions
Approx. 48×29×81 mm
(1 15/16×1 3/16×3 1/4 inches)
(W/H/D)
Mass Approx. 130 g (5 oz)
x NP-FC11 battery pack
Used battery
Lithium-ion battery
Maximum voltage
DC 4.2 V
Nominal voltage
DC 3.6 V
Capacity 2.8 Wh (780 mAh)
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x Camera
[System]
Image device
Total pixels number of came ra
Effective pixels number of camera
Lens3× zoom lens
Exposure control
White balance
Data format (DCF compliant)
Recording media
FlashRecommended distance (ISO set to
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.
1.Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered
connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes
and bridges.
2.Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are
"pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.
3.Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly
transistors, that were installed during a previous repair . Point
them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
4.Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and
recommend their replacement.
6.67 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD
Primary color filter
Approx. 3 340 000 pixels
Approx. 3 210 000 pixels
f = 6.0 – 18.0 mm (1/4 –
23/32 inches) (39 – 117 mm
(1 9/16 – 4 5/8 inches) when
converted to a 35 mm still camera)
F2.8 – 5.2
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)
“Memory Stick”
Auto): 0.5 m to 3.5 m (19 3/4 inches
to 11 fe et 5 3/16 inches) (W)
0.5 m to 2.5 m (19 3/4 inches to 8 feet
27/16 inches) (T)
Built-in microphone
Built-in speaker
Exif Print Compatible
PRINT image matching II Compatible
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
SPECIFICATIONS
Electret condenser microphone
Dynamic speaker
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
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.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
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.
Accessories
•NP-FC11 battery pack
•AC-LS5 AC Adaptor
•Power cord (mains lead)
•A/V connecting cable
•USB cable
•Wrist strap
•“Memory Stick” (16 MB)
•CD-ROM (USB driver SPVD-010)
•Operating instructions
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
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DSC-P8
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[Description on Self-diagnosis Display]
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
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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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
AUS: Australian model
CH : Chinese model
CND: Canadian model
HK : Hong Kong model
JE : T ourist model
1. MAIN PARTS
J: Japanese model
KR : Korean model
1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS
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.
jack cover
3-081-742-01 (SILVER)
3-081-742-11 (BLUE)
3-081-742-21 (RED)
3-081-742-51 (WHITE)
(When change it, need dismantle the set.)
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and
retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and seria l nu mbers are located on the bot tom. Record the
serial number in the space prov id ed below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Son y dea l er regarding this product.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
For the 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.
Never expose the battery pack to temperature
above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked
in the sun or under direct s unlight.
If you have any questions about this product,
you may call:
Sony Customer Information 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-P8
Responsible Party: So ny Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road,
Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
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 interfe renc e , a nd
(2) this device must accept any int erferenc e
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
Y ou 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 interfe renc e 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 o utlet 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.
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For the Customers in the U .S.A.
and Canada
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION
BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion b a tteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to
the collection and recycling location nearest
you.
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.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTR IC SHOCK, DO NOT
USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR
OTHER OUTL ET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULL Y INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
Notice on the supplied AC
Adaptor for the 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 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or
BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with or
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipm e nt ha s 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.
Attention for the Customers in
Europe
This product has been tested and found compliant
with the limits sets out in the EMC Directive for
using connection cables shorter than 3 meters
(9.8 feet).
Attention
The electromagnetic field 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
USB cable again.
Certain countries may regulate disposal of the
battery used to power this product . Please
consult with your local authority.
“Memory Stick” and battery
pack
For the 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 THA T MAY
CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
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Before using your camera
Trial recording
Before you record one-time events, you may want
to make a trial recording to make sure that the
camera is working correctly.
No compensation for contents of the
recording
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.
Back up recommendation
To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always
copy (back up) data to a disk.
Notes on image data compatibility
• This camera conforms with the Design rule for
Camera File system universal standard
established by the 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.
Precaution on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contrary to
the provision of the copyright laws.
Do not shake or strike the camera
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.
LCD screen, LCD finder (onl y 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.
• Be careful when placing the camera near a
window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen,
the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long
periods may cause malfunctions.
• Do not press the LCD screen hardly. The screen
may be uneven and that may cause a
malfunction.
• Images may be trailed on the LCD screen in a
cold location. This is not a malfunction.
The power zoom lens
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.
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.
Do not get the camera wet
When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or
under similar conditions, be careful not to get the
camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, see
page 106 and follow the instructions on how to
remove it before using the camera.
Do not expose the camera to sand or
dust
Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may
cause malfunction.
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.
Notes on the camera locations
• Do not use the camera near a location that
generates strong radio wave or emits radiation.
The camera may not be able to record or play
back properly.
• Do not use the camera near a TV, radio, tuner.
Noise may be caused on the camera.
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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.
Trademarks
• “Memory Stick,” and “MagicGate
Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• “Memory Stick Duo” and
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “Memory Stick PRO” and
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “MagicGate” and are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and other countries.
• Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iBook and
Power Mac are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
• Pentium is a trademark or a registered
trademark of Intel Corporation.
• In addition, system and product names used in
this manual are, in general, trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective
developers or manufacturers. However, the
or ® marks are not used in all cases in this
manual.
™
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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.........................15
Shooting still images
Inserting and removing a
“Memory Stick”.............................17
Setting the still image size......................18
Image size and quality ............................ 19
Basic still image shooting (using auto
adjustment mode)...........................20
Checking the last image you sh ot
— Quick Review............ ................22
Using the zoom feature.......................22
Shooting close-ups — Macro .............23
Using the self-timer............................24
See the pages in parentheses for details of ope ra tion.
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A POWER button (14)
B POWER lamp (14)
C Sh utter button (20)
D Hook for wrist strap
E Flash (25)
F Speaker (bottom surface)
G Microphone
H Finder window
I Self-timer lamp (24)/
AF illumina tor (26, 104)
J Lens
8
2
3
Attaching the strap
4
5
6
K Tripod receptacle (bottom
surface)
• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than
5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to
firmly secure the camera to tripods having
longer screws, and may damage the camera.
• Do not touch the microphone while recording.
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9
0
qa
• The “3.2 MEGA PIXELS” indicated on the
camera shows the number of effective pixels.
The number of actually recorded pixels is
maximum 3.1 MEGA PIXELS. The effective
pixels number is determined according to the
recommendation of the JCIA (Japan Camera
Industry Association).
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
0
qa
qs
qd
qf
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) (22)/
Index button ( for viewing) (30)
K Battery/“Memory Stick” cover
L RESET button (86)
M Access lamp (17)
N Battery eject lever (10)
O Jack cover
P(USB) jack (77)
D LCD screen
E MENU button (38, 100)
F DC IN jack (10, 13)
G A/V OUT (MONO) jack (31)
H(Image Size/Delete)
button (18, 33)
I Mode dial (15, 21)
: To shoot still images in auto
adjustment mode
: To shoot still images in
programmed mode
SCN: T o shoot in the Scene
Selection mode
qg
qh
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Charging the batter y pack
Getting started
Jack cover
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 108 ).
10
2
Battery eject lever
, Install the battery pack, then
close the battery/“Memory
Stick” cover.
Insert the battery pack with the B mark
facing toward the battery compartment as
illustrated.
Make sure the battery pack is firmly
inserted all the way, then close the cover.
• The battery pack is easily inserted by pushing
the battery eject lever at the front of the battery
compartment down.
DC plug
AC
Adaptor
3
, Open the jack cover and
connect the AC-LS5 AC
Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN
jack of your camera.
Open the cover in the arrow direction as
illustrated above. Connect the plug with the
v mark facing up.
• 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 bud. Do not use the dirty plug. Use
of the dirty plug may not properly charge the
battery pack.
2 To wall outlet (wall socket)
1
Power cord
(mains lead)
4
, Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC Adapt o r and
then to a wall outlet (wall
socket).
The /CHG lamp (orange ) light s up w he n
charging begins, and goes off when
charging is completed.
To remove the battery pack
Battery eject lever
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.
Slide the battery eject lever in the direction
of the arrow, and remove the battery pack.
• Be careful not to drop the battery pack when
removing it.
Battery remaining indicator
The battery remaining indicator on the LCD
screen shows the remaining shooting or viewing
time.
min
60
• The black portion of the battery remaining
indicator in the illustration shows the actual
remaining time.
• When you switch the LCD screen on/off, it
takes about one minute for the correct battery
remaining time to appear.
• The displayed time remaining may not be
correct under certain circumstances or
conditions.
3.1M
101
4
S AF
Getting started
/CHG
/CHG lamp
• After char ging the battery pack, disconnect the
AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your
camera.
Charging time
Approximate time to charge a completely
discharged battery pack using the AC-LS5 AC
Adaptor at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
Battery pack
NP-FC11 (supplied)Approx. 150
Charging time
(min.)
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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.
Shooting still images
Under the average conditions
NP-FC11 (supplied)
Image
size
LCD
screen
No. of
images
3.1MOnApprox. 200 Approx. 100
OffApprox. 2 50 Approx. 125
VGAOnApprox. 200 Approx. 100
OffApprox. 2 50 Approx. 125
1) Shooting in the following situations:
– [P. Quality] is set to [Fine]
– Shooting one time every 30 seconds
– The zoom is switched alternately between
the W and T ends
– The flash strobes once every two times
– The power turns on and off once every ten
2) Viewing single images in order at about three
second intervals
Shooting movies
3)
NP-FC11 (supplied)
LCD screen onLCD screen off
Approx. 100Approx. 145
3) Shooting continuously at 160 (Mail) image
size
• The number of images and the battery life that
can be recorded/viewed are decreased under the
following conditions:
– The surrounding temperature is low
– The flash is used
– The camera has been turned on and off many
times
– The zoom is used frequently
– [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright] in the SET
UP settings
– [Power Save] is set to [Off] in the SET UP
settings
– The battery power is low
The battery capacity decreases as you use it
more and more and as time passes
(page 109).
– [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor] or [Cont] in the
SET UP settings
The Power Save function
When the Power Save functi on is activate d,
you can shoot for a longer period of time.
Set the mode d ial to SET UP, and set
[Power Save] in (Setup 1) to [On]. The
factory setting is [Off] (page 105).
• [Power Save] appears only when you use the
camera with the battery back.
When [Power Save] is set to [On]
While charging the flash, the /CHG lamp
flashes and the LCD screen turns o ff. After the
charging is complete, the lamp goes out and
the LCD screen turns on.
1
12
Using an external po wer source
Jack cover
DC plug
1
AC
Adaptor
2
Power cord
(mains lead)
2 To wall outlet
(wall socket)
1
Using your camera
abroad
Power sources
You can use your camera in any country or
area with the s upplied AC Adaptor withi n
100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. U se a
commercially available AC plug adaptor
[a], if necessary, depending on the design of
the wall out let (wall socket) [b].
AC-LS5
Getting started
, 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. I f any trouble
occurs while using the adaptor, immediately
shut off the power by disconnecting the plug
from the wall outlet (wall socket).
, Conn ect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor and
then to a wall outlet (wall
socket).
• When you have finished using the AC Adaptor,
disconnect it from the DC IN jack of the
camera.
• The set is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet (wall socket) even if the set itself has
been turned off.
• Do not use an electronic transformer (travel
converter), as this may cause a malfunction.
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Turning on/off your camera
POWER
, Press POWER.
The POWER lamp (g reen) li ghts u p and the
power is on. When you turn on your camera
for the first time, the Clock Set screen
appears (page15).
Turning off the power
Press POWER again. The P O WER lamp
goes out, and the cam era turns off.
• Do no t remove the battery pack or t h e
AC Adaptor with the lens portion
extended, as this may cause
malfunction.
• If you turn on the power when the mode dial is
set to , , SCN or , the lens portion
moves. Do not touch the lens portion while it is
operating.
POWER button
POWER lamp
Auto power-off function
If you do not operate the camera for a
while* during shooting or viewing or when
performing SET UP, the camera turns off
automatically to pr ev en t wearing down the
battery. The auto power -off function only
operates when the camera is operating using
a battery pack. Th e auto power -off f unction
also will not op erate in the following
circumstances.
• W hen viewing movies
• W he n playing back a slide show
• W he n a connector is plugged into the
(USB) jack or the A/V OUT (MONO)
jack.
* When [Power Save] is set to [On]:
approximately 90 seconds
When [Power Save] is set to [Off]:
approximately three minutes
How to use the
control button
0EV
0EV
WB
EVISO
400
200
100
Auto
WB
ISO
To change the curre nt settings of the
camera, bring up the menu or the SET UP
screen (page 38), and use the control button
to make the changes.
For each item, press v/V/b/B to select the
desired value, th en press the center z or
b/B to make the setting.
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Setting the date a nd time
Mode dial
1
, Set the mode dial to .
• You can also carry out this operation when the
mode dial is set to
• To change the date and time, set the mode dial
to SET UP, select [Clock Set] in
(pages 38 and 105), and perform the procedure
from step 3.
, SCN, or .
(Setup 1)
1
POWER
Clock Set
2003
1
/:
/
1
OK
12 00
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
AM
Cancel
OK
POWER button
2
, Press POWER to turn on the
power.
The POWER lamp (g reen) li ghts u p and th e
Clock Set screen appears on the LCD
screen.
Clock Set
2003
1
/:
/
1
OK
12 00
AM
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
OK
Cancel
3
, Select the desired date display
format with v/V on the control
button, then press z.
Select from [Y/M/D] (year/ month/day),
[M/D/Y] (month/day/yea r) or [D/ M / Y]
(day/month/year).
• If the rechargeable button battery, which
provides the power for saving the time data, is
ever fully discharged (page 107), the Clock Set
screen will appear again. When this happens,
reset the date and time, by starting from step 3
above.
Getting started
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Clock Set
2003
1
/:
/
12 00
1
OK
AM
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
OK
Cancel
Clock Set
2003
/:/
OK
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
4
12 00
7
AM
OK
Cancel
Clock Set
2003
/:/
OK
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
4
10 30
7
AM
OK
Cancel
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.
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5
, Set the numeri c v alue 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 un til all of
the items are set.
• If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 3, set the time
on a 24-hour cycle.
6
, Select [OK] with B on the
control button, then press z.
The date and time are entered and the clock
starts to keep time.
• To cancel the date and time setting, select
[Cancel] with v/V/b/B on the control button,
then press z.
Shooting still image
s
Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”
Terminal Side
Shooting still images
1
, Open the battery/“Memory
Stick” cover.
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.
• For details on “Memory Stick,” see page 107.
2
Label side
, Insert the “Memory Stick.”
Insert a “Memor y Stick” all the wa y in unti l
it clicks as illustrated.
• Push the “Memory Stick” all of the way in so
that it is securely seated in the connector. If the
“Memory Stick” is not inserted correctly, you
may not be able to record or display images
with the “Memory Stick.”
3
Access lamp
, Close the battery/“Memory
Stick” cover.
To remove a “Memory Stick”
Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover,
then push the “Memory Stick” to pop it out.
• Whenever the access lamp is lit, the
camera is recording or reading an
image. Never remove the “Memory
Stick” or turn off the power at this time.
The data may be corrupted.
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Setting the still image size
Mode dial
1
, Set the mode dial to , and
turn on the power.
• You can also carry out this operation when the
mode dial is set to
or SCN.
3.1M
3.1M
2.8M(3:2)
2.0M
1.2M
VGA
Image Size
2
, Press (Image Size).
The Image Size setup appears.
• For details on the image size, see page 19.
VGA
3.1M
2.8M(3:2)
2.0M
1.2M
VGA
Image Size
3
, Select the desired image size
with v/V on the control button.
The image size is set.
When the setting is compl ete, pre ss
(Image Size) so that the Image Size setup
disappears from the LCD screen.
• The image size selected here is maintained even
when the power is turned off.
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Image size and quality
You can choose image si ze (number of
pixels) and im age quality (c ompression
ratio) based on the kind of images you want
to shoot. The larger yo u ma ke the image
size and the higher you make the image
quality, the better your image, but also the
larger the amount of data needed to preserve
your image. This means you can save fewer
images in your “Memory Stick.”
Choose an image size and qu al it y le ve l
appropriately for the kind of i mages you
want to sho o t.
You can resize the images later (Resize
function, see page 64).
You can choose image si ze from among th e
five options in the following tables. The
below image size is a minimum setting for
examples. When you want to improve
image qual ity, select the larger image size.
Image sizeExamples
3.1M
2.8M(3:2)
2.0M
1.2M
2048×1536
2048 (3:2)
1632×1224
1280×960
Printing A4 size images
1)
3:2 prints
Printing A5 size images
Printing postcard size
images
VGA
640×480
1)
This option records images in a horizontal to
vertical proportion of 3:2 to match the size of
the print paper used.
Creating home pages
The number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick”
2)
The number of images that can be save d in Fine (Standard)3) mode are shown below.
When [REC Mode] is set to [Normal]
For the number of images that can be saved in
other modes, see page 98 .
3)
For more information about the image quality
mode, see page 3 9.
• The “3.2 MEGA PIXELS” indicated on the
camera shows the number of effective pixels.
The number of actually recorded pixels is
maximum 3.1 MEGA pixels.
• When 1600×1200 size images recorded using
earlier Sony models are played back on this
camera, “2.0M” indicator appears on the LCD
screen. However, the actual image size is 1.9M
in these ca s e s.
• When the images are viewed on the LCD
screen of the camera, they all look the same
size.
images is greater than 9999, the “>9999”
indicator appears on the LCD screen.
1428
(3571)
2904
(7261)
1482
(2694)
5928
(14821)
Shooting still images
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Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode)
Mode dial
1
2
3
min
60
AE/AF lock indicator
Flashes green t
Light up
101
FINE
VGA
96
S AF
F2.8
30
, Set the mode dial to , and
turn on the power.
The name of the folder where th e image will
be recorded ap pears on the LCD scr een 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 22).
• This camera can create new folder s and select
folders to be stored in the “Memory Stick”
(page 39).
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, Hold the camera steadily with
both hands and position t he
subject in the center of the
focus frame.
Do not cover the lens, flash or microp hone
(page 8) with your finge rs.
• The minimum focal distance to a subject is
50 cm (19 3/4 inches). To shoot subjects at
distances closer than this, use the macro mode
(page 23).
, Press and hold the shutter
button halfway down.
The beep sounds but the image is not yet
recorded. When the AE/A F lock indicator
changes from flashing to steadily lit, the
camera is ready for shooting.
(The LCD screen may be frozen for a split
second depending on the subjec t.)
• If you release the shutter button, shooting will
be canceled.
• When the camera does not beep, the AF
adjustment is not complete. Y ou can continue to
shoot, but the AF is not set properly (except in
Continuous AF, page 42).
• The frame indicated on the LCD screen shows
the focus adjustment range (AF range finder,
page 41).
60
min
101
VGA
95
S AF
4
, Press the shutter button fully
down.
The shutter sounds. The image will be
recorded in the “Mem or y St ick. ” Whe n the
recording lamp (page 9) goes out, you can
shoot the next imag e.
• When operating the camera using a battery
pack, if you do not operate the camera for a
while during recording or playback, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing
down the battery (page 14).
Mode dial for still image
shooting
When shooting still images with your
camera, you can choose from the following
shooting methods.
(Auto adjustment mode)
The focus, exposure and white balance are
automatically adjusted to allow easy
shooting. The image quality is set to [ F in e]
and the AF range finder frame is set to
[Multi AF] (page 41).
(Programmed mode)
You can set the desired shooting functions
using menus (pages 41 and 100).
SCN (Scene selection)
You can select from the following modes to
shoot according to the scene conditions
(page 52).
When you try to shoot a subject that is
difficult to f o cus on, the AE/AF lo ck
indicator changes to flas hi ng slowly.
The Auto Focus function may have
difficulty working unde r th e following
conditions. In such cases, release the shutter
button, then recompose the shot and focus
again.
• T he subj ect is distant from the camera
and dark.
• T he contrast between the subject and its
background is poor.
• The subject is seen through glass, such as
a window.
• A fa st-m oving subject.
• T he subj ec t refle c ts or has a lustrou s
finish, such as a mirror or a luminous
body.
• A fl ashi ng subject.
• A backlit subject.
There are two Auto Focus functions: “AF
range finder frame” which set s the focus
position according to the su bject position
and size, and “AF mode” which sets the
focus operation according to the AF
response and the battery consumption.
See page 41 for details.
Shooting still images
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Checking the last image you
shot — Quick Review
Using the zoom feature
60
min
VGA
8/8
Review
RETURN
101
10:30
2003 7 4101-0029
PM
, 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 d eleted.
W (wide-angle)
min
60
x1.1
T (telephoto)
101101
VGA
60
96
S AF
x5.0
min
VGA
96
S AF
, Press the zoom buttons to
choose the desired image size
for shooting.
The minimum focal distance to the
subject
Approximately 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) from
the end of the lens.
• The lens portion moves during zoom operation.
Do not touch the lens portion while it is
operating.
• The zoom feature cannot be used while
shooting movies (page 67).
Smart zoom
Digital processing lets you zoom in the
image without deteriorati on.
When the zoom exce eds 3×, enla rgement is
carried out usin g the smart zoom. When t he
smart zoom is not needed, set [Smart Zoom]
to [Off] in the SET UP settings (page 104).
When you press the zoom button, the zoom
scaling indicator appears on the LCD
screen.
Zoom scaling indicator
The T side of this line shows
the extent of smart zoom
x2.5
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Shooting close-ups — Macro
The maximum zoom scal e depends on the
image size.
[2.0M]: 3.8×
[1.2M]: 4.8×
[VGA]: 9.6×
When the image size is [3.1M] or
[2.8M(3:2)], 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.
• AF range finder is not shown when using the
smart zoo m . When 9 (Focus) is set to [Multi
AF] or [Center AF], or flashes and the
centrally-located subject has priority to focus
on.
The macro recordin g m ode is used when
zooming up a small subject, such as flowers
or insects. You can shoot close-ups of
subjects up to the distances specified below.
When the zoom is set all the way to
the W side:
Approx. 10 cm (4 inches) from the lens
surface
When the zoom is set all the way to
the T side:
Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) from the lens
surface
60
min
101
VGA
96
S AF
1
, Set the mode dial to , and
press B ( ) on the control
button.
The (macro) indicator appears on the
LCD screen.
• If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU
first so that the menu disappears.
• You can also carry out this operation when the
mode dial is set to
(Twilight mode), (Landscape mode)
or
(Fireworks mode), page 52) or .
or SCN (other than
Shooting still images
23
Using the self-timer
60
60
min
101
FINE
VGA
95
S AF
F2.8
30
min
101
VGA
96
S AF
60
min
FINE
101
VGA
96
S AF
F2.8
30
2
, Cent er the subje ct in the fram e,
and shoot the image.
To return to normal recording mode
Press B ( ) on the control but ton aga in.
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.
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1
, Set the mode dial to , and
press V ( ) on the control
button.
The (self-timer) indicator appears o n the
screen.
• If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU
first so that the menu disappears.
• You can also carry out this operation when the
mode dial is set to
, SCN or .
2
, Cent er the subje ct in the fra me,
and press the shutter button
fully down.
The self-timer lamp (page 8) flashes and a
beep sounds after you press the shutter
button until the shutter opera te s
(approximately 10 seconds later).
To cancel the self-timer in the middle
of the operation
Press V ( ) on the control butto n aga in.
The indicator disappears f r o m th e LCD
screen.
• If you press the shutter button while standing in
front of the camera, the focus and the exposure
may not be correctly set.
Selecting a flash mode
60
min
101
VGA
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.
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.
(Slow synchro): The flash strobes
SL
regardless of the surrounding brightness.
The shutter speed is slow in a dark place, so
you can clearly shoot the background that is
out of flash light.
(No flash): The flash does not strobe.
• If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU
first so that the menu disappears.
• You can also carry out this operation when the
mode dial is set to or (Clip Motion).
• When [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the menu
settings, the recommended shooting distance
using the flash is approximately 0.5 m to 3.5 m
(19 3/4 inches to 11 feet 5 3/16 inches) (W)/
0.5 m to 2.5 m (19 3/4 inches to 8 feet 2 7/16
inches) (T).
• You can change the brightness of the flash with
[Flash Level] in the menu settings (page 48).
(You cannot change the brightness of the flash
while the mode dial is set to .)
• Whe n using the (Slow synchro) or (No
flash) mode, the shutter speed becomes slower
in dark pla ces, so using a tripod is
recommended.
• While charging the flash, the /CHG lamp
flashes. After the charging is complete, the
lamp goes out.
• This setting is maintained even when the power
is turned off.
SL
Shooting images against a
light source
In auto adjustment mode, shooting a gainst a
light source automatica lly strobes even
when there is enough li ght around the
subject (Daylight synchro ).
Before strobed
When strobed
• Daylight synchro may not procedure the
desired effects depending on shooting
conditions.
• When you do not want to use the flash, set the
flash mode to (No flash).
Shooting still images
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