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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P41 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual 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-P41/P43
Serial No.
DSC-P41/P43
© 2004 Sony Corporation
3-091-352-11(1)
Getting started________________________
Shooting still images __________________
Viewing still images ___________________
Deleting still images __________________
Before advanced operations _____________
Advanced still image shooting ___________
Advanced still image viewing ____________
Still image editing ______________________
Still image printing _____________________
(PictBridge printer)
Enjoying movies _______________________
Enjoying images on your computer _______
Troubleshooting _______________________
Additional information___________________
Index ______________________________

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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-P41/P43 Serial No.
  • Page 2 (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...

  • Page 3: Recycling Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries

    Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. For the Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found...

  • Page 4: Read This First

    Read this first 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 medium, etc.
  • Page 5 Duo,” , “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” “MagicGate,” trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Read this first ... 4 Identifying the parts ... 8 Getting started Preparing batteries ... 10 On handling of batteries... 10 Charging the batteries (DSC-P43 only)... 11 Inserting the batteries... 12 Using the AC Adaptor ... 15 Using your camera abroad ...
  • Page 7 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode ...62 Playing back continuously ...63 Playing back frame by frame ...63 Still image editing Protecting images – Protect...64 Changing image size – Resize...65 Choosing images to print – Print (DPOF) mark ...66 Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Connecting to a PictBridge compliant...

  • Page 8: Identifying The Parts

    Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A POWER lamp (16) B POWER button (16) C Shutter button (24) D Flash (29) E Speaker (bottom surface) F Finder window G Self-timer lamp (28)/ AF illuminator (31, 109) H Lens I Microphone J Tripod receptacle (bottom...
  • Page 9 A Mode switch : To view or edit images : To shoot still images : To shoot movies B Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (17) Menu off: / (29/28/26/ C Finder (31) Self-timer/recording lamp (red) (28/25) AE/AF lock lamp (green) (25) (Flash charge) lamp (orange) (29) D LCD screen...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Preparing batteries Use the following batteries in this camera. Acceptable batteries HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2) – NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC- P43) – NH-AA-2DA twin-pack, etc. (not supplied) R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) – AM3-P2AE (supplied with the DSC-P41) Batteries that cannot be used Manganese batteries Lithium batteries...

  • Page 11: Charging The Batteries (Dsc-P43 Only)

    Notes on alkaline batteries • The battery remaining indicator may not display the correct information and the power may shut off even if the battery remaining indicator shows sufficient battery life remaining. • Do not mix new and old batteries. •...

  • Page 12: Inserting The Batteries

    Charging time Nickel-Metal Hydride Charging time battery NH-AA-DA Approx. 6 hours × 2 (supplied) This represents the time required to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries using the supplied battery charger in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F). •...
  • Page 13 , Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover while holding the batteries in. The cover is closed when it clicks. To remove the batteries Turn up the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, then remove the batteries. •...
  • Page 14 Number of images and battery life that can be recorded/ viewed The tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life that can be recorded/ viewed when you shoot images in normal mode with fully charged nickel-metal hydride batteries or new alkaline batteries at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

  • Page 15: Using The Ac Adaptor

    • 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 –...

  • Page 16: Using Your Camera Abroad

    Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera in any country or region with the battery charger (supplied with the DSC-P43 only) or the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied) within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b].

  • Page 17: How To Use The Control Button

    How to use the control button Program Auto Camera Fine FINE Standard P. Quality To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu or the Setup screen (pages 45, 46), and use the control button to make the changes. For each item, press v/V/b/B to select the desired value, then press z or v/V/b/B to make the setting.
  • Page 18 Clock Set 2004 12 : , Select the desired date format with v/V on the control button, then press z. You can select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/ day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y]. • If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power for saving the time data, is ever fully discharged (page 112), the Clock Set screen will appear again.
  • Page 19 Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2005 10 : Cancel , Select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z. The date and time are set and the clock will start to keep time. • To cancel the setting process, select [Cancel], then press z.

  • Page 20: Shooting Still Images

    Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” , Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Turn up the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, and slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. • Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.

  • Page 21: Setting The Still Image Size

    Setting the still image size Mode switch , Set the mode switch to turn on the power. VGA ( E-Mail ) Image Size , Press (Image Size). The Image Size setup item appears. • For more information about the image size, see page 22.

  • Page 22: Image Size And Quality

    Image size and quality You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of images you want to shoot. The image size is shown by the number of pixels (dots) (horizontal × vertical), which compose an image.
  • Page 23 For the number of images that can be saved in other modes, see page 105. For more information about the image quality (compression ratio) setup, see page 46. • When the images recorded using other Sony devices are played back, the image size indication may be different from the actual image size.

  • Page 24: Basic Still Image Shooting - Using Auto Mode

    Basic still image shooting – Using auto mode Holding the camera correctly When shooting pictures with the camera, be careful so that your fingers do not block the lens portion, finder window, flash emitter, or AF illuminator (page 8). Mode switch , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the camera.
  • Page 25 FINE F2.0 AE/AF lock indicator Flashes in green t Remains on , Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. When the focus is achieved, the camera beeps. When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, the camera is ready for shooting.

  • Page 26: Checking The Last Image Shot - Quick Review

    (Twilight mode) (page 34) (Twilight portrait mode) (page 34) (Landscape mode) (page 34) (Soft snap mode) (page 34) (Beach mode) (page 34) (Candle mode) (page 35) To switch the shooting method 1 Set the mode switch to 2 Press MENU. 3 Select (Camera) with b on the control button.

  • Page 27: Using The Zoom Feature

    Using the zoom feature W (wide-angle) T (telephoto) x1.1 x2.8 , Press D-Zoom to choose the desired zoom position, and shoot your image. The minimum focal distance to the subject Approx 10 cm (4 inches) from the lens surface • You cannot use the zoom when you shoot a movie (page 74).

  • Page 28: Using The Self-Timer

    Smart zoom Smart zoom The image is enlarged with almost no distortion. This lets you use smart zoom with the same feeling as optical zoom. To set smart zoom, set [Digital Zoom] in (Camera) to [Smart] on the Setup screen (page 109).

  • Page 29: Selecting A Flash Mode

    FINE F2.0 , Center the subject in the frame. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus on, then press the shutter button fully down. The self-timer lamp (page 8) will flash, and you will hear a beeping sound. The image will be shot after approximately 10 seconds.
  • Page 30 When shooting against a light source In Auto mode, shooting against a light source automatically flashes even when there is enough light around the subject. (Daylight synchro) Before flashed When flashed • The best performance may not be given depending on shooting conditions. •...

  • Page 31: Shooting Images With The Finder

    Shooting images with the AF illuminator The AF illuminator is fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The appears on the LCD screen and the AF illuminator emits red light when the shutter button is pressed halfway until the focus is locked.

  • Page 32: Inserting The Date And Time On A Still Image

    Indicators off LCD screen off Indicators on • The image through the finder does not indicate the actual recordable range. This is due to the parallax effect. To confirm the recordable range, use the LCD screen. • Just as with the AE/AF lock indicator on the LCD screen, when the AE/AF lock lamp of the finder section stops flashing and remains on, you can start shooting (page 24).
  • Page 33 Setup Mode , Press Bon the control button to advance to , then press B again. The Setup screen appears. Camera AF Mode: Day&Time Digital Zoom: Date Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Review: , Select (Camera) with v on the control button, then press Select [Date/Time] with v/V on the control button, then press...

  • Page 34: Shooting According To Scene Conditions

    Shooting according to scene conditions Select one of the following modes, then shoot by pressing the shutter button and this will have a positive effect on your photo. Twilight mode Under dark lighting conditions, you can shoot a distant night view. Because the shutter speed is slow, it is recommended that you use a tripod.
  • Page 35 Candle mode At a party, a candlelight service, and so on, you can shoot without spoiling the atmosphere effected by the candlelight. Because the shutter speed is slow, it is recommended that you use a tripod. Program Auto Camera Mode MENU , Set the mode switch to then press MENU.
  • Page 36 Functions available based on the mode When shooting in as the flash mode, are fixed to suit shooting conditions. See the following table. Function AF range Flash finder mode Mode frame Center AF • a indicates that the function can be set to your preference. mode, the combination of some functions, such Focus White...

  • Page 37: Viewing Still Images

    Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Single screen You can view images shot with the camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. You can select the following two methods for viewing images. Single screen You can view one image at a time, occupying the entire screen. Index screen Nine images are displayed simultaneously in separate panels on the screen.
  • Page 38 101-0003 2005 1 1 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME , Select the desired still image with b/B on the control button. b : Displays the previous image. B : Displays the next image. Viewing on the index screen SINGLE DISPLAY , Press (index).

  • Page 39: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen (Dsc-P43 Only)

    Viewing images on a TV screen (DSC-P43 only) A/V connecting A/V OUT cable (supplied) (MONO) jack , Connect the supplied A/V connecting cable to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of the TV. If your TV has stereo type input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V connecting cable to the Lch audio input...
  • Page 40 Watching images on a TV screen If you want to view images on a TV, you need a TV having a video input jack and the A/V connecting cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match as that of your digital still camera. Check the following list: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central...

  • Page 41: Deleting Still Images

    Deleting images 101-0002 2005 1 1 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the camera. Select the image you want to delete with b/B on the control button. • Note that the images once deleted cannot be recovered.
  • Page 42 Deleting on the Index screen Delete Exit Select All In This Folder , While an Index screen (page 38) is displayed, press (delete). • Note that the images once deleted cannot be recovered. Delete Exit Select All In This Folder , Select [Select] with b/B on the control button, then press z.

  • Page 43: Formatting A "Memory Stick

    Delete Exit , Press (delete). Select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z. “Access” appears on the LCD screen and all of the images with marks will be deleted. To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with b on the control button, then press z.
  • Page 44 Setup Mode MENU , Turn on the camera, then press MENU. Press B on the control button to advance to , then press B again. The Setup screen appears. Memory Stick Tool Format: Create REC. Folder: Cancel Change REC. Folder: , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V on the control button.

  • Page 45: Before Advanced Operations

    How to setup and operate your camera This section describes how to operate the menu and the Setup screen. MENU Control button Changing menu settings a Press MENU. The menu appears. Program Auto Camera • The displayed items differ depending on the position of the mode switch.

  • Page 46: Changing Items On The Setup Screen

    Changing items on the Setup screen a Press MENU. The menu appears. b Press B on the control button to advance to , then press B again. The Setup screen appears. Setup Mode c Select the setting item you want to change with v/V/b/B on the control button.

  • Page 47: Creating Or Selecting A Folder

    c Select (P. Quality) with b/B, then select the desired image quality with v/V. Fine FINE Standard P. Quality Creating or selecting a folder Your camera can create multiple folders within a “Memory Stick.” You can select the folder used to store images. When not creating a new folder, “101MSDCF”...

  • Page 48: Selecting The Recording Folder

    Selecting the recording folder a Display the Setup screen (page 46). b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V, [Change REC. Folder] with B/V, and [OK] with B/v , then press z. The recording folder selection screen appears. Select REC. Folder Folder Name: 102MSDCF No.

  • Page 49: Advanced Still Image Shooting

    Choosing an auto focus method You can set the AF range finder frame and the AF mode. AF range finder frame The AF range finder frame selects the focus position according to the subject position and size. AF Mode The AF mode is set automatically when the camera starts and stops focusing on a subject.

  • Page 50: Choosing A Focus Operation

    • When you are shooting movies and you choose Multipoint AF, the distance to the center of the LCD screen is estimated as an average, so the AF works even with a certain amount of vibration. The AF range finder frame indicator .

  • Page 51: Setting The Distance To The Subject

    Shooting techniques When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame, or when using Center AF, the camera may focus on the center instead of on the subject at the edge of the frame. In a case like this, use AF lock to focus on the subject, and then recompose the picture and shoot.

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Exposure

    b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select the distance to the subject with v/V. You can select from the following distance settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, ∞ (unlimited distance) 3.0m 1.0m 0.5m 0.5m Center AF Multi AF Focus...
  • Page 53 d Select the desired exposure adjustment value with v/V. Make your adjustment while confirming the brightness of the background of the subject on the LCD screen. To cancel the EV adjustment In Step 4, return the exposure adjustment value to 0EV. •...

  • Page 54: Selecting The Metering Mode

    Selecting the metering mode You can select a metering mode to determine the exposure, depending on what part of the subject is used to measure. Multi-pattern metering (No indicator) The image is split up into multiple zones, each of which are evaluated individually. The camera calculates the best-fit exposure based on the subject’s position and background brightness.

  • Page 55: Adjusting Color Tones - White Balance

    Adjusting color tones – White Balance You can select the following modes according to your shooting situations. The color of the subject that you see will be captured according to the lighting conditions. When you want to fix the conditions under which the image is captured, or when the color of the entire image seems to be a bit unnatural, it is recommended that you adjust the white...

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Flash Level - Flash Level

    Adjusting the flash level – Flash Level You can adjust the amout of flash light. Before operation (Camera) in the menu to other than [Auto] (pages 45 and 106). MENU Control button Mode switch a Set the mode switch to b Press MENU.

  • Page 57: Shooting In Multi Burst Mode

    c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [Burst] with v/ d Shoot the image. You can shoot images until the maximum number of images are shot when you press and hold the shutter button. The recording stops if you release the shutter button in the midst of the shooting.

  • Page 58: Shooting With Special Effects

    d Select (Interval) with b/B, then select the desired between-frame interval with v/ You can choose from [1/7.5], [1/15], [1/30]. 1/7.5 1/15 1/30 1/30" Interval Mode e Shoot the image. 16 frames in a row will be recorded in a single image (image size: 1M). •...

  • Page 59: Advanced Still Image Viewing

    Selecting the folder and playing back images – Folder Select the folder that images you want to play back are stored. MENU Control button Mode switch a Set the mode switch to b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Folder) with b, then press z.

  • Page 60: Enlarging A Portion Of A Still Image

    Enlarging a portion of a still image – Playback zoom You can enlarge an image up to five times the size of the original image. MENU Control button Mode switch a Set the mode switch to b Display the image you want to enlarge with b/B.

  • Page 61: Playing Back Successive Images

    Playing back successive images – Slide show You can play back recorded images in succession, one after another. This is useful for checking your images, or for giving a presentation. MENU Control button Mode switch a Set the mode switch to b Press MENU.

  • Page 62: Rotating Still Images - Rotate

    Rotating still images – Rotate Images shot when holding the camera vertically can be rotated and displayed horizontally. MENU Control button Mode switch a Set the mode switch to , and display the image you want to rotate. b Press MENU. The menu appears.

  • Page 63: Playing Back Continuously

    Playing back continuously a Set the mode switch to b Select the Multi Burst image with b/B. The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously. 101-0014 2005 1 1 10:30 PAUSE BACK/NEXT VOLUME To pause Press z. To resume playback, press z again.

  • Page 64: Still Image Editing

    Protecting images – Protect To prevent accidental erasure of an important image, you can protect it. MENU Control button Mode switch • Note that formatting the “Memory Stick” erases all the data in the “Memory Stick” even if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered.

  • Page 65: Changing Image Size - Resize

    h Select [OK] with B, then press The - mark turns white and the selected image is protected. To cancel the protection In Step 4, select [Cancel], or in Step 8, select [Exit]. To release protection In Step 5, select an image for which you want to release protection with v/V/b/B and press z.

  • Page 66: Choosing Images To Print

    Choosing images to print – Print (DPOF) mark You can designate certain images to be printed. This function is convenient when you want to print images at a shop or using a printer that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using PictBridge compliant printers.
  • Page 67 g Press MENU. h Select [OK] with B, then press mark turns white and the setting is completed. To delete the mark In Step 5, select the image you want to mark with v/V/b/B, and delete the press z. To delete all the marks from the images in the folder In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], then...

  • Page 68: Connecting To A Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can easily print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. For preparation, you only need to select the USB connection on the Setup screen and connect the camera to the printer.

  • Page 69: Printing Images

    When [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] on the Setup screen You cannot use the PictBridge function, even when you turn on the camera. Disconnect the USB cable and set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] (page 68). Printing images You can select an image and print it. Set up the camera following the procedure on page 68, and then connect the printer.
  • Page 70 f Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The image is printed. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the (Not disconnect USB cable) mark is indicated on the LCD screen. Printing Exit To cancel printing In Step 4, select [Cancel] or in Step 6, select [Exit].

  • Page 71: Printing Index-Images

    g Press MENU. The Print screen appears. Print Index Date Quantity Exit • Setting items not available for a particular printer are not displayed. h Select [Quantity] with v/V, select the number of images with b/B. You can select the number up to 20. All the images selected are printed in the specified number.

  • Page 72: On The Single Screen

    On the single screen a Display the image you want to print with b/B. b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Print) with b/B, then press z. d Select [This image] with v/V, then press z. The Print screen appears. Print Index Date...
  • Page 73 On the Index screen a Press (index) to switch to the Index screen. b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Print) with B, then press z. d Select [Select] with b/B, then press z. e Select the desired image with v/V/b/B, then press z.

  • Page 74: Enjoying Movies

    Shooting movies You can shoot movies with audio. Control button Mode switch Shutter button a Set the mode switch to b Press (Image Size). The Image Size setup item appears. c Select the desired mode with v/V. You can choose from [640 (Fine)], [640 (Standard)], or [160].

  • Page 75: Viewing Movies On The Lcd Screen

    • The procedure for viewing movies on a TV is the same as that for viewing still images (page 39) (DSC-P43 only). • A movie recorded using other Sony devices may be displayed a size smaller than still images.

  • Page 76: Deleting Movies

    Deleting movies You can delete unwanted movies. Control button Mode switch • You cannot delete the protected movies. • Note that the movies once deleted cannot be recovered. On the single screen a Set the mode switch to b Select the movie you want to delete with b/B.

  • Page 77: Cutting Movies

    To cancel the deletion In Step 3 or 7, select [Exit]. To delete all the images in the folder In Step 3, select [All In This Folder], then press z. Next, select [OK], then press z. To cancel the deletion, select [Cancel] with b, then press z.
  • Page 78 MENU Control button Mode switch a Set the mode switch to b Select the movie you want to cut with b/B. c Press MENU. The menu appears. d Select (Divide) with B, then press z. Next, select [OK] with v , then press z. The playback of the movie starts.

  • Page 79: Enjoying Images On Your Computer

    When neither a USB connector nor a “Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. http://www.sony.net/ Contents of the CD-ROM x USB Driver This driver is needed in order to connect the camera to a computer.

  • Page 80: Installing The Usb Driver

    Installing the USB driver When using Windows XP, you need not install the USB driver. Once the USB driver is installed, you need not install the USB driver. a Turn on your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time.

  • Page 81: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer

    Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the “Memory Stick” with the images you want to copy into the camera. • Be sure to use batteries that have a sufficient battery capacity, or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). When you copy images to your computer using weak batteries, copying may fail or the data may be corrupted if the camera shuts off due to weak batteries.

  • Page 82: Copying Images

    For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click on the tasktray. Double-click here 2 Click (Sony DSC), then click [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP users.
  • Page 83 2 Click [Device Manager]. • For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users, Step 1 is unnecessary. Click the [Device Manager] tab. 3 If [ Sony DSC] is displayed, delete it. 1 Right-click [ Sony DSC]. 2 Click [Uninstall]. The “Confirm Device Removal”...

  • Page 84: Viewing The Images On Your Computer

    Viewing the images on your computer a Click [Start], then click [My Documents]. The “My Documents” folder contents are displayed. • This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the “My Documents” folder. • When not using Windows XP, double-click [My Documents] on the desktop.
  • Page 85 Folder File name 101MSDCF to DSC0ssss.JPG 999MSDCF MOV0ssss.MPG MOV0ssss.THM • ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. • The numerical portions of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same. File meaning •...

  • Page 86: Viewing An Image Previously Copied To A Computer

    “Memory Stick.” 1 Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2 Select and double-click the [DCIM] folder from [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer]. 3 Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste].
  • Page 87 • This software is compatible with the DirectX technology. “DirectX” must be installed before using. • A separate environment for operating the recording device is required in order to write to CD-Rs. a Turn on your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 88: Copying Images Using "Picture Package

    f Click [Install] on the “Ready to Install the Program” screen. The installation starts. If the “Welcome to setup for Direct X” screen appears after you install the application software, follow the instructions. g Confirm if the checkbox of “Yes, I want to restart my computer now”...

  • Page 89: Using "Picture Package

    Using “Picture Package” Start up the “Picture Package Menu” on the desktop to use the various functions. • The default screen may differ depending on your computer. You can change the order of the buttons using [Settings] in the lower-right corner of the screen.

  • Page 90: Copying Images To Your Computer - For Macintosh Users

    When neither a USB connector nor a “Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. http://www.sony.net/ a Connecting your camera to your computer For details, see page 81.

  • Page 91: Using "Imagemixer Vcd2

    Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the “Memory Stick,” or turning off the camera during a USB connection Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick” to the “Trash” icon, then remove the USB cable, remove the “Memory Stick,”...

  • Page 92: Creating A Video Cd

    Required computer environment OS: Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) The above OS must be installed at the factory CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac G3/G4 series Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recomended) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation: approximately 250 MB Display: 1024 ×...

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    Replace the batteries with new ones. p See page 113. p Fully charge the batteries (page 11). p Replace the batteries with new ones. 3 Should your camera still not work properly, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
  • Page 94 Symptom Cause The power cannot be • The batteries are not installed properly. turned on. • The AC Adaptor (not supplied) is disconnected. • The batteries are discharged. • The batteries are dead (page 113). The power turns off • If you do not operate the camera for about three suddenly.
  • Page 95 Symptom Cause Precision digital zoom • [Digital Zoom] is set to [Smart] on the Setup does not function. screen. • This function cannot be used when you shoot a movie. Smart zoom does not • [Digital Zoom] is set to [Precision] on the Setup function.
  • Page 96 Symptom Cause You cannot shoot images. • No “Memory Stick” is inserted. • The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is insufficient. • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to the LOCK position. • You cannot shoot while the flash is charging. •...
  • Page 97 Symptom Cause Unknown pattern appears • This is due to the structure of the finder. on the finder. Viewing images Symptom Cause The image cannot be • The mode switch is not set to played back. • You changed the folder/file name on a computer. •...
  • Page 98 Symptom Cause You cannot cut a image. • The movie is not long enough to cut. • Protected movies cannot be cut. • Still images cannot be cut. Computers Symptom Cause You do not know whether — or not your OS can be used with the camera.
  • Page 99 Symptom Cause You cannot copy images. • The camera is not correctly connected to your computer. • The copy procedure differs depending on your • You shot with a “Memory Stick” that was formatted using a computer. After making a USB —...
  • Page 100 Symptom Cause You cannot format a • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick.” is set to the LOCK position. You have formatted a • All the data on the “Memory Stick” are erased by “Memory Stick” by formatting.
  • Page 101 Symptom Cause You cannot insert the date • The printer does not provide these functions. or print images in the index mode. • The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. “---- -- --”is printed on the •...

  • Page 102: Warnings And Messages

    Warnings and messages The following messages appear on the LCD screen. Message Meaning/ Corrective Action No Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 20). System error • Turn the power off and on again (page 16). Memory Stick error •...
  • Page 103 Message Meaning/ Corrective Action File protect • The image is protected against erasure. Release the protection (page 64). Image size over • You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera. No file in this folder •...

  • Page 104: Self-Diagnosis Display - If A Code Starting With An Alphabet Letter Appears

    If your camera is not still functioning well after trying the countermeasure a couple of times, the camera may need to be repaired. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Countermeasure Turn the power off and on again (page 16).

  • Page 105: Additional Information

    The number of images that can be saved/ shooting time The number of images that can be saved and the shooting time are different, depending on the capacity of the “Memory Stick,” the image size, and the image quality. Refer to the following charts when you choose a “Memory Stick.”...

  • Page 106: Menu Items

    Menu items Menu items that can be changed differ depending on the position of the mode switch or the setting of the camera. Default settings are indicated with x. When the mode switch is set to Item Setting (Camera) Program / x Auto (EV) +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / +1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV...
  • Page 107 Item Setting 1) 3) (Interval) 1/7.5 / 1/15 / x1/30 1) 4) (Flash Level) + / xNormal / – PFX (P.Effect) B&W / Sepia / xOff When (Camera) is set to [Auto], this item is not displayed. When (Camera) is set to , this item When (Camera) is set to...
  • Page 108 Item Setting (Slide) Interval Image Repeat Start Cancel (Resize) 4M / 3M / 1M / VGA / Cancel (Rotate) (counter-clockwise) / (clockwise) / OK / Cancel (Divide) OK / Cancel Description – Sets the slide show interval (page 61). (For single-image screen only.) x3 sec/ 5 sec/ 10 sec/ 30 sec/ 1 min –...

  • Page 109: Setup Items

    Setup items The Setup screen appears when you in the menu and press B advance to again. Default settings are indicated with x. (Camera) Item Setting AF Mode Single / Monitor Digital Zoom Smart / Precision Date/Time Day&Time Date Red Eye Reduction On / AF Illuminator Auto / Off...
  • Page 110 (Setup 1) Item Setting LCD Backlight Bright/ Normal/ Dark Beep Shutter Language — (Setup 2) Item Setting File Number Series Reset USB Connect PictBridge/PTP/ xNormal Video Out (DSC- NTSC P43 only) Clock Set OK / Cancel Description Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting [Bright] makes the LCD screen bright and easy to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster.

  • Page 111: Precautions

    Precautions Do not leave the camera in the following places • In extremely hot place, such as in a car parked in the sun. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction.

  • Page 112: The "Memory Stick

    The internal rechargeable button battery This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable button battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera.

  • Page 113: The Batteries

    • When you attach the supplied label, be sure to attach it to the labeling position. Be careful that the label does not stick out. • When you carry or store the “Memory Stick,” put it in the case supplied with it. •...

  • Page 114: The Battery Charger (Dsc-P43 Only)

    The battery charger (DSC-P43 only) • Do not charge any other batteries except the Sony nickel-metal hydride battery using the supplied battery charger. If you charge other types of battery (manganese, alkaline, lithium, ni-cd batteries, etc.), this may cause leakage, explosion, or overheating of the battery, and personal scald or injury may be caused.
  • Page 115 [Input and output connectors] A/V OUT (MONO) jack (Monaural) (DSC-P43 only) Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ load) Output impedance 2.2 kΩ USB jack mini-B USB communication Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) [LCD screen] LCD panel used 3.8 cm (1.5 type) TFT drive...

  • Page 116: The Lcd Screen

    The LCD screen For shooting still images The page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information. FINE 1/30" DATE C:32:00 F2.0 +2.0 A Image size indicator (21)/ Multi Burst between-frame interval indicator (57) B Recording mode indicator (56, 57) C AE/AF lock indicator (25) D Battery remaining indicator (13)
  • Page 117 Q Spot metering cross hair (54) R AF range finder frame (49) S Menu/guide menu (45) T EV adjustment indicator (52) U Aperture value indicator V NR slow shutter indicator (36)/ Shutter speed indicator • Pressing the MENU button switches the menu/ guide menu on/off.
  • Page 118 For still image playback 1 0 1 –0 0 1 2 BACK/NEXT A Change folder indicator (59) B Image size indicator (21) C Recording mode indicator (56, 57) D Protect mark indicator (64)/ Print (DPOF) mark indicator (66) E Zoom indicator (27)/ Frame by frame playback indicator (63) F Not disconnect USB cable...
  • Page 119 For movie playback VOL. A Image size indicator (75) B Recording mode indicator (75) C Playback indicator (75)/ Volume indicator (75) D Change folder indicator (59) E Playback folder indicator (59) F Image number G Number of images recorded in the playback folder H Recording folder indicator (47) I Remaining “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 120: Index

    Index A/V connecting cable ... 39 AC Adaptor ... 15 Access lamp ... 20 AE/AF lock ... 25, 26 AF ... 25 AF illuminator ... 31 AF Mode ... 50 AF range finder ... 49 Auto adjustment mode ... 25 Auto Focus ...
  • Page 121 Picture Effect ...58 Picture Package ...86 Playback zoom ...60 Power on/off ...16 Precautions ...111 Precision digital zoom ...27 Print (DPOF) mark ...66 Protect ...64 Quick Review ...26 Red Eye Reduction ...30 RESET button ...93 Resize ...65 Rotate ...62 Self-diagnosis display ...104 Self-timer ...28 Sepia ...58 Setup ...46, 109...
  • Page 124 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in China Additional information on this product and answers to frequent asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

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