Sony DSC-P92 - Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera User manual

3-082-719-11(1)
Getting started
Shooting still images
Viewing still images
Deleting still images
Before advanced operations
Adva nced still image sh ooti ng
Advanced still image viewing
Still image editing
Enjoying movies
Enjoying images on your computer_
Troubleshooting
Additional information
Index ×

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture,
CAUTI_ TO_EDUCETF_ERI_KOFEL,eThiCS_K.
nE_E_SERVICINGTOQUALnED_E_VlC__EnSONNL_
This symbol is intended to
Mat the user to the presence
of lminsulated "dangaous
voltage" within the product's
enclosme thai may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons
This symbol is intended to
alert the use_ to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
insnuctions in the literatme
accompanying the appliance.
If you have any questions about this pro&_ct,
you may call:
Sony Customer Infom_ation Services Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
The nmnber below is for the FCC related
matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
T:ade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-P92
Responsible Pmty: Sony Electronics Inc
Address: 680 Kinderkamack
Road, Oradell, NJ
07649 USA
Telephone No: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules Operation is subject to fl_e
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause tmnnfifl interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference
received, including interfelence that may
cause _mdesired operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
n:anual 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 Pa:t 15 of the FCC Rules
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmfifl
inteffe:ence in a residential installation This
eqmpment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmfifl inte:_rence to radio
commtmications. Howeve:, there is no
guarantee that inter:erence will not occur in a
pa:ticular installation If this equipment does
cause hannfid interference to radio or
television reception, which ca:: be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the use:
is encouraged to t:> to correct the interfe:ence
by one or more of the following measures:
_eorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
_ncrease the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipme::t into an outlet on a
circuit different fion: that to which the
receive: is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radioiTV technician for help.
The supplied intert:ace cable nmst be used
with the equipment in order to comply with
the limits for a digital device pmsuant to
S::bpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules

RECYCLING NICKEL METAL
HYDRIDE BATTERIES
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries .,_
are iecyclable.
"_bu can help preseive ore
environment by ietmmng yore
used iechargeable batteries to
the collection and recycling location nearest
you.
For more infomlation regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or
visit htlp: '/www.rbrc orgi
Caution: Do not handle damaged o_ leaking
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted to this equipment tbr your safety and
convenience
Should the fi_se in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a 5 AMP filse approved by ASTA or
BSI m BS 1362, (i.e., marked with @ or
mark) must be used
If the phlg supplied with this equiplnent has a
detachable fi_se cover, be sure to attach the
filse cover after you change the fuse. Never
use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the filse cover, please contact your
nearest Sony smvice station
This product has been tested and tbtmd
compliant with the limits sets out in the EMC
Directive for using connection cables sho_ter
than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Attention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the pic_ue and
sound of this digital camera.
Notice
If static electrici_, m electromagnetism canses
data tlansf_r to discontimm midway (fail),
restart the application or disconnect and
connect the USB cable again
Cmtain countries may regulate disposal of the
battm T used to power this product Please
consult with your local amhority.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
and Canada
THIS ('LASS B DIGITAL DEVICE
COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES AND THE CANADL_N ICES-003
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2)
THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT NL_Y
CAUSE UNDESIRED OPEt_a_TION.

using your camera
Trial recording
Before you :ecord one-time events, you may
want to make a trial recording to make sure
that the camera is working conectly.
No compensation for contents of the
recording
Contents of the :ecording cannot be
compensated for if recording or playback is
not possible due to a malfimction of your
camera or recording inedillnl, etc.
Back up recommendation
To avoid the potemial risk of data loss ahvays
copy (back up) data to a disk
Notes on image data compatibility
•This camera confolms with the Design role
tbr Camera File system universal standard
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics
and Intbrmation Technology Industries
Association).
•Playback of images recorded with your
camera on other equipment and playback of
images recorded or edited with other
equipment on yollr camera are not
guaranteed.
Precaution on copyright
Television p:og:ams, films, video tapes and
other malerials may be copyrighted.
Unanthorized recording of such materials may
be cmmary to the p:ovision of the copyrigN
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 occllr.
LCD screen, LeD finder (only models
with a LCD finder) and lens
•The LCD screen and _e LCD finder are
manufiac_ued using exnemely high-
precision teclmology so over 99.99% of the
pixels are operational tbr effective use.
However, thae may be some tiny black
points and/or bright poims (wNte, red, bh:e
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 wa}:
• Be carefifl when placing the camera near a
window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen, the finder or the lens to direct
sunlight tbr long periods may cause
malfimcfions.
• Do not press the LCD screen hardly The
screen may be uneven aild that nlay cause a
malfimcfion
• hnages may be tailed on the LCD screen in
a cold location. This is not a malfimcfion.
The power zoom lens
This came:a is equipped with power zoom
lens. Be carefifl not to bump the lens, and be
carefid not to apply tb:ce to it
Remove dirt from the surface of the
flash
If the di:_ changes colo: o: sticks to the
surface of the flash due to the heat of the flash,
sufficient light may not be emitted.
Do not get the camera wet
When taking pictures outdoo:s in the rain or
:rode: similar conditions, be carefid not to get
the camera wet If moisture condensation
occurs, see page 104 and follow the
instrucfions on how to relnove it before using
the camera.
Do not expose the camera to sand or
dust
Using the camera in sandy o: dusty locations
may cause a malfimction.
Do not aim the camera at the sun or
other bright light
This may cause inecoverable damage to your
eyes or the malfimction of your camera.
Notes on locations where you can
use the 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.
• Do not use the camera near a T\; radio, or
nmer This may cm:se noise to iNert)re the
camera.

The pictures used in this manual
Tile photographs used as examples of pictures
in this manual me repro&_ced images, and are
not actual images shot using this camera
Trademarks
•"Memo_ W Stick" _, _, and "MagicGate
Memm W Stick" me trademalks of Sony
Co!potation.
•"Memo_ W Stick Duo" and
MEMORY5TICK DUO are trademmks of Sony
Colporation.
•"Memo_ W Stick PRO" and
MEMIIRY5TIgKPRO ale tradelnarks of Sony
Colporation.
•"MagicGate" and MZ_G|CGZ_TE are
trademarks of Sony Co_oration.
• Microsoft and Windows are registaed
trademarks of the U S. Microsoft
Colpomtion in the United States and other
cotllltlies.
• Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iBook, and
Power Mac are tladelnarks or registered
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
•"Pentimn" is a trademark or a registered
trademark of Intel Corporation
• In addition, system and product names used
in ins manual are, in general, t_ademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective
developers or nlanu_lCtlll-ers. However, tile
•Mor 'K marks are not used in all cases in this
tllantlal.

Table of contents
Before using your camera ......................... 4
Identifying the parts .................................. 8
Preparing batteries .................................. 10
Charging the batteries ............................. 10
Inserting the batteries .............................. 12
Using an external power source .............. 15
Using your camera abroad ...................... 15
Ttmfing your camera o_off .................... 16
How to use the control button ................. 16
Setting the date and time ......................... 17
Inserting and removing a "Memo W Stick"
........................................................ 19
Setting the still image size ...................... 20
Image size and quality ............................ 21
Basic still image shooting
using auto mode ........................... 22
Checking the last image shot
Quick Review. ............................. 24
Using the zoom featme ....................... 25
Shooting close-ups Macro ............... 26
Using the self-timer ............................ 27
Selecting a flash mode ........................ 28
Shooting with the finder ..................... 30
Inserting the date and time on a still
image .............................................. 31
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your
camera ............................................ 32
Viewing images on a TV screen ............. 34
Deleting images ...................................... 36
Formatting a "Memo W Stick". ............... 40
How to setup and operate your camera .. 41
Changing menu settings ..................... 41
Changing items in the SET UP screen
........................................................ 41
Deciding the still image quality .............. 42
Creating or selecting a folder ................. 42
Creating a new folder ......................... 43
Selecting the recording i\)lder ............ 43
Choosing a focus method ....................... 44
Setting the distance to the subject
Focus preset ................................ 45
Adjusting the exposure
EV adiustlnent ............................. 46
Selecting a metering mode ..................... 47
Actiusting color tones "_\q_ite Balance...48
Actiusting the flash level Flash Level...49
Shooting multiple frames
Clip Motion ................................. 49
Shooting in Multi Burst mode
Multi Bttrst ................................... 51
Shooting three images in succession
Burst 3 ......................................... 51
Shooting still images for e-mail
E-Mail .......................................... 52
Shooting still images with audio files
Voice ............................................ 53
Shooting according to scene conditions
........................................................ 54
Adding special effects
Picture Effect ............................... 56
Selecting the folder and playing back
images Folder .............................. 57
Enlarging a portion of a still image ......... 58
Enlarging an image
Playback zoom ............................. 58
Recording an enlarged image
Trimming ..................................... 59
Playing back successive images
Slide show. .................................. 59
Rotating still images Rotate ................. 60

PlayingbackimagesshotinMultiBurst
mode...............................................61
Playingbackcontinuously..................61
Playingbackframebyframe
Jogplayback................................61
Protecting images Protect ..................... 63
On the single screen ............................ 63
On the Index (nine-image) screen ....... 63
On the Index (n-iple-ilnage) screen..... 64
Changing image size Resize ................. 65
Choosing images to print
Print (DPOF) mark ...................... 66
On the single screen ............................ 66
On the Index (nine-image) screen ....... 66
On the Index (n-iple-ilnage) screen ..... 67
Shooting movies ...................................... 68
Viewing movies on the LCD screen ....... 69
Deleting movies ...................................... 70
On the single screen ............................ 70
On the Index (nine-image) screen ....... 70
On the Index (n-iple-image) screen..... 71
Editing movies ........................................ 72
Cutting movies .................................... 72
Deleting unnecessa W portions of movies
........................................................ 73
Copying images to yore- COlnputer
For Windows users ...................... 74
Installing the USB driver .................... 75
Installing "hnage Transfer". ............... 76
Installing "hnageMixer". .................... 77
Colmecting the camera to your computer
........................................................ 7_
Copying images using "Image Transfer"
........................................................ 79
Changing "hnage Transfer" settings .. 80
Copying images withom using "Image
Transfer". ....................................... 80
Viewing the images on yottr computer
........................................................ Sl
Image file storage destinations and file
names .............................................. 82
Copying images to your COlnputer
For Macintosh users .................... 84
Creating a Video CD .............................. 86
Troubleshooting ...................................... 87
Warnings and messages .......................... 94
Self-diagnosis display Ifa code starting
with an alphabet letter appears ....... 96
The number of images that can be saved/
shooting time ................................... 97
Menu items .............................................. 98
SET UP items ........................................ 102
Precautions ............................................ 104
The "Memoly Stick". ............................ 105
The nickel-lnetal hydride batteries ........ 106
The battely charger ................................ 107
Specifications ........................................ 107
The LCD screen .................................... 109
Index ...................................................... 112

the parts
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[] POWER button (16)
[] Shutter button (22)
[] Flash (28)
[] Microphone
[] Self-timer lamp (27)/
AF illuminator (29)
[] Tripod receptacle (bottom
surface)
[] POWER lamp (16)
[] Finder window
[] Lens
[] Access lamp (19)
[] "Memory Stick" cover (19)
•Use a tripod with a screw length of less than
55111111(7/32 inch) You will be unable to
firmly secure the camera to tripods having
longer screws, and may damage the camera

.o
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[] RESET button (87)
[] DC IN jack (15)
[] _ (USB) jack (78)
[] A/V OUT (MONO) jack (34)
[] Battery cover
[] OPEN button (12)
[] Wrist strap hook
Attaching the wrist strap
[] Zoom buttons (during shooting)
(25)/Index buttons (during
playback) (33)
[] Control button
(Menu on) (,A.IVl41P,'IO) (16)1
(Menu off) (_1_._1_1_._)(28 27 2_
26)
[] Mode selector (17)
[_: To view or edit images
a'_: To shoot still images
H: To shoot movies/Clip Motion
images/Multi Burst mode images
SET UP: To set the SET UP items
[] Finder (30)
Self-timer/recording
lamp (red) (27/23)
AE/AF lock lamp
(green) (22)
(Flash charge)
lamp (orange) (28)
[] LCD screen
[] Speaker
[] MENU button (98)
[] IE]l (LCD status/LCD on/off)
button (30)
[] i.=/_ (Image Size/Delete)
button (2036)
[] Jack cover
9

10
batteries
Use the ±\_llowing batteries in this camera.
Acceptable batteries
HR 15/51 :HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal
Hydride batteries (2)
- NH-.%_-DA(2)(supplied)
- NH-.%_-2DAtwin-pack (not supplied)
R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2)
Batteries that cannot be used
Manganese batteries lithium batteries_ ni-
cad batteries
If you use the batteries described above, we
cannot guarantee full per±'onnance of the
camera by property of the batteries, such as
brownout of the batteries.
The batte W remaining indicator does not
display the correct information.
•When alkaline bakeries are used. takenote of
the following information.
- There is a big difference in the performance
of batteries of different types and of batieries
lnade by different manufacntrers This is
especially trite in low temperatures, where
some batteries are noticeably weaker
You may not be able to shoot in temperatures
below 5°C (41 °F)
- The battery remaining indicator may not
display the correct information
Charging the batteries
CHARGE lamp toawa outet
(wa!t socket)
=1_Insert Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries into the battery
charger (supplied) with the
correct polarity +/-
•You cannot charge alkaline batteries using the
battel 5, charger
• Be sure to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries supplied with your calnera before
using theln.
• Comlect the battery charger to an easily
accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by
• Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit. the set is
not discomlected from the A( power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet (wall socket) If some trouble occurs
while using the barrel3, charger, ilmnediately
shut off the power by discomlecting the plug
from the wall outlet (wall socket)
(mains lead)
_1_Connect the battery charger to
awall outlet (wall socket) using
the power cord (mains lead)
Charging struts, and the CHARGE lamp
lights. When the CHARGE lamp goes out,
charging is finished.
For details on the battery charger, see page
107.
To remove the batteries
Press the - end of the barteD' down in order
to raise the + en& then remove the batter.,,'.
• \_,q_en charging is finished, discomlect the
power cord (lnains lead) from the wall outlet
(wall socket), and remove the Nickel-Metal
Hydride batteries from the battery charger

Charging time
Nickel-Metal Hydride Charging time
battery
NH-AA-DA _ 2Approx 6 hours
(supplied)
Th:s represents the tmae reqinred to charge fully
deple:ed N:ckel-Metal Hydnde batteries usn:g
the supphed ba*tery- charger 111an e11vn-onmen:
where *he alnb:ent*emperatm-e is 25°C (77°]- ,.
•Charging is complete in approxima*ely six
horns. The CHARGE lamp :nay lemam ht
longer thin: six horns but tiffs is not a
malfimcti )11.
• If you use *lie BC-CSQ2 baUery chargeJ
supplied with *he STAMINA "Super Quick
charge" Pat (:tot supphedl fire ba:renes will
charge }aster.
Charging rime
When chsrgmng two N:ckeI-Metal Hydride
batteries: Approximately 2 horns 30 minutes
When chargmn8 fore Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries: Approx:mately 5 hours
Notes on the Nickel-Metal
Hydride batteries
• If*he poles of fire Nickel-Metal Hydride
batterws are rhlly, the battelles :nay not c_a_:-ge
properly. Occas:onally cleat1 the poles of the
batteries and _he terminals of the charger by
wiping them w:th a dry cloth
• When :rallspoHm_ *he N:ckal-Metal Hv&-lde
batteries, be sm-e to use *he battery case
_,lpplied). If the +/- metal termmals are
,ho:_ed. *here is a possibility of danger rio:l:
excessive heat or fire.
* At*he *ime of prochase, or when the Nickel-
Metal Hydr:de banenes have not bee:: used for
a long time, they :nay not fillly charge. This is
typical of*his type of battery, and is not a
malfimc*inn. If*his happens, repeatedly using
up the battery fuUy a11dthen recharging iT
shouM correct the problem
• Even whenNlckel-Metal Hydride bar:cues are
not being used lhey lose *herr charge rialtoall)
over ::me. It is recommellded *hN you recharge
the batter:es just before using them.
.If you recharge N:ckel-Metal Hyrh':de bavenes
before fillly using up *he existing c_:urge, the
so-called memory effect* can occm, and the
low battel_y•warning will be mggered soot:el
than expected. Charging the battel?z after fifil)
depleting the existtllg charge should corIect the
problem
The "memory effect" the SltUatlO11ill winch a
• To use tip the batter:es completely, pm the
camera m the slide show mode [page 59) and
leave It *hat way ,mill the baneries are used up
• Do not peel off the external seals or damage the
batteries. Never use batteries froln which the _.
_eals have been pamally or completel 3 t_
o_
lemoved or banenes that have been split m any
way. These may cause leakage, exploslo11, or .4,_.
heat-up of*he battery, and personal scald ol
mJm2¢may be caused. These may cause a
malfimctio11 of the battery charger
:_a,:ery _emporanly accepts a less than fuU
charge
11

Inserting the batteries
_1_ Open the battery cover.
Slide it in the direction of the alxo_ with the
OPEN button pressed, and it opens out.
_1_ Insert the batteries.
Match the + poles of the batteries to the +
marks inside the battely case.
•Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries
and the terminals of the battery cover by wiping
them with a dry cloth Iftbe poles of the
batteries or the terminals become covered with
a film of dirt or oil from the skin, the operating
time of the camera can be greatly re&iced
iiii
_1_ Close the battery cover.
Close the battery cover while holding the
batteries in. The cover is closed when it
clicks.
To remove the batteries
Stand the camera on end open the battel 3"
coxer upx_ ard, then remove the batteries.
•Make sure you do not (bop the batteries when
opening or closing the bakery cover
12

Battery remaining indicator The Power Save function
(When using the Nickel-Metal WhenthePowerSavef_non :__e::o On.
Hydride batteries) you can shoot for a longer period of time.
As the battery- power decreases w:th use. the Turn the mode selector to SET Lnp. and set
batte_ remaimng lnd:cator &splays the [Power Save] in Setup I to [On]. The
amount of power remmmng using the factory semng of the camera :s set 1o [On]
following symbols. *page 103)
Battery Battery remaining
remaining guidelines
indicator (A full charge is 100%)
( ] Sufficient power remaining
_L7 ] Battery half fllll
L;F7 Battery low, recording °
playback will stop soon.
_ Change the battelies for fiflly
charged ones. or charge these
batteries (The warning
indicator flashes.)
We recommend that you se: [Power Save]
to [On] when using alkalme bat_er:es
When the Power Save function is On
• In shooting still images, the focus only focuses
when the shutter is pushed down halg,vay
• While chargm_ *he flash, the _ lamp flashes
and the LCD screen is turned off. Af*el the
flash is completely charged, the LCD screen
nUllS on.
cn
• If the LCD screen is off. press I[[]1 *oiI11_1_iJ
on
• Based on the conditions under which the
camer_ is being used and the sTa_eof *l:e
charge or o1: the ellVlrO1311lenl,this infol-131a_ion
may not be correctly mchca*ed
• When *he AC Adap*or (nol supphed) :s being
used. the remaining battery infolrmation is :1oi
d:splayed.
13

Inserting the batteries (continued)
Battery life and the number of
images that can be recorded/
played back
The tables show approxmlaTe guidelines for the
length of time the camera can be used when you
shoot ill NolIrtal If!ode 11/an envlroI!lllent whele
the ambient *emperatm-e is 25°C 77°F1. and file
batteries are fully charged. The gindelines for the
mtmber of images that can be recorded ol played
back allow for changing the supplied "Memory
Stick" as necessary. Actual results may differ
slightly from these, depenrhng on tile conditions
of use.
Shooting still images
Under the average conditions 1)
NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied)
Image LCD No. of Battery
size screen =mages life (min.)
On Approx 270 Approx. 135
5.0M Off Approx 450 Approx. 225
On Approx 270 Approx. t35
VGA Off Approx 450 Approx. 225
R6 (Size AA) alkaline battery
(2) (not supplied)
Image LCD No. of Battery
size screen =mages life (min.)
On AppIox 50 Appmx 25
50M Off Approx 110 Approx 55
On Appmx 50 Approx 25
VGA Off Approx 110 Approx 55
When usmg Sony alkahne baUenes
•JShooting lmder the following conrhtIons:
- The image quslity is set to [Fine].
- Shooting one image every 30 seconds.
- Alternanvely pressing the zoom W and T
buttons tiflly for each shot.
- Using the flash once in every cwo shots.
- Tinrang on and off once in every len shots.
Playing back 2) still images
NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied)
No. of Battery life
Image size images (min.)
50M Approx 5400 App!ox. 270
VGA Approx 5400 Approx. 270
2Showing single images in order, one
appIoxmmtely every tluee seconds
Shooting 3) movies
NH-AA-DA {2) (supplied)
_. screen On ILCD screen Oft
Approx 160 _pp_ox 210
3)Continuous shooting with a picm*e size of 160
(MmB
• The battely life and the nmnber of images
recmdable decrease under the following
condlllOnS.
- At low temperanu'es.
- Using the flash
- Tmmng the camera on and off t}equemly.
- Using the zoom heawb
- \Vhen [LCD Bacldight] is set to [Bright].
- %Vhen [Power Save] is set m [Off]
- After using the batteries lepeatedl_ over a
tong peliod of time or after often allowing lr
to self-discharge after charging (page 106).
14

Using an external power source
@To a wail outlet
n
--I_ Open the jack cover, then
connect the AC-LS5 AC
Adaptor (not supplied) to the
DC IN jack of the camera.
Connect the plug with the • mark i;acing
toward the LCD screen
• Be sure to use the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor,
Other AC adaptors cannot be used with
this camera,
• Comlect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible
wall outlet (wall socket) close by If some
trouble occurs while using the adaptor,
imlnediately shut off the power by
discomlecting the plug fiom the wall outlet
(wall socket)
=1_ Connectthe powercord (mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor and to
a wall outlet (wall socket).
•When you have finished using tbe AC Adaptor.
disconnect it fiOln the DC IN jack oftbe
canlera
• 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 unit itself
has been turned off
Using your camera
abroad
Power sources
You can use your camera in an?" country or
area _ith the supplied batteLv charger or AC
Adaptor (not supplied) within 100 V to 240
V AC, 50,60 Hz. Use a cmmnercially
available AC plug adaptor [a]. ifnecessm3", _"
depending on the design of the _all outlet _.
(wall socket) [b]
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[a] [bl
• Do not use an electrical transformer (travel
converter), as fllis may cause a malfimction
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your camera on/off
POWER lamp
--I) Press POWER to turn on the
camera,
The POWER lamp lights in green and the
power is on. When you turn on the camera
for the first time, the Clock get screen
appears (page 17).
To turn off the power
The Auto Power Off function
If no tasks are performed for a while* when
shootmg, viewing images, or semng up the
camera while using the ba_terles, power is
aummancally shut off to preserve battery
power
However. m the following mrcumstances.
even if the batteries are being used to power
the camera, the Auto Power Off function
w111no_ work
• Movies are being played back
• A slide show is being shown
• A cable is connected to the t_ (USB)jack
or the A/V OUT (MONO) jack
* When [Power Sac'e] is setto [On]:
approxmlately 90 seconds
When [Power Save] is set to [Off]:
approximately three minutes
Press POWER again, the POWER lamp
goes out, and the camera turns off.
•Do not remove the batteries or AC
Adaptor with the lens portion pulled
out. This may cause a malfunction,
• _\rhen you turn the power Ollwith the mode
selector set to _ or _, the lens begins to
move Please be ealefitl not to touch the lens
How to use the
control button
To change the current settings of the
camera, bring up the menu or the SET UP
screen (page 41), and use the control button
to make the changes.
For each item, press &iV/41iI_ to select the
desired value, then press • or 41/I_ to make
the setting.
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Setting the date and time
=1_ Set the mode selector to a.
•You can can T out this operation even when the
mode selector is set to _ or []
• To set the time and the date again, set the mode
selector to SET UP, select [Clock Set] in
(Setup 1) (pages 4I, 103), then proceed froln
Step []
=1_ Press POWER to turn on the
camera.
The POWER lamp lights in green and the
Clock Set screen appears on the LCD
screen.
D
=1_ Select the desired date format
with A/V on the control button,
then press 0.
You can select from [YMD] (year, month,
day). [M D Y], and [D M,Y].
•If the rechargeable button bariery, which
provides the power for saving the time data.
ever loses its charge (page 105), the Clock Set
screen automatically reappears. If this happens,
stall flora Step [] to set up the date and time
again
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=1_ Select the year, month, day,
hour, or minute item you want
to set with _1/1_on the control
button.
• is shown above and • is sho_ n belox_ the
selected item.
=1_ Set the desired numerical
value with •IV on the control
button, then press 0.
After setting the current numerical value
set the next item. Repeat the above process
until all of the items have been set.
• If you select [D,M,Y] m Step [], set the time
on a 24- hour cycle
=1_ Select [OK] with I_ on the
control button, then press 0.
The date and time are set and the clock x_ill
start to keep time.
• To cancel the setting process, select [(ancel],
then press •
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Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick"
--I_ Open the "Memory Stick"
cover.
Slide the coxer in the direction of the arro_.
•For more information about the "Memory
Stick," see page t05
--I_ Insert the "Memory Stick."
Insert the "Memory Stick" all the way in
until it clicks as sho_n in the illustration.
•Whenever you insert a "Memols_ Stick," push it
as far as it can go If you do not insen it
correctly, a proper recording or playback may
not be carried out
--I_ Close the "Memory Stick"
cover.
To remove the "Memory Stick"
Open the "Memol 5" Stick" cover, then push
the "Memo W Stick" to pop it out.
• Whenever the access lamp is lit, the
camera is recording or reading out 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
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--I, Set the mode selector to I_,
and turn on the camera.
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Press :_-=/_ (image Size).
The hnage Size setup item appears.
•Formore info*mation aboutthe image size, see
page 2I.
--I, Select the desired image size
with &IV on the control button.
The image size is set.
After the setting is completed, press :_l /
(hnage Size). The Image Size setup item
disappears from the screen.
•The image size value selected here is p_ese_ved
even when file camera is turned off
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