SONY DSC-P12 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

3-080-892-11(1)

Digital Still Camera

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-P8/P10/P12

Serial No.

DSC-P8/P10/P12

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 ______________________

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.

Never expose the battery pack to temperature

above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked

in the sun or under direct sunlight.

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

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate this

equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,

if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged

to try to correct the interference by one or more of

the following measures:

-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-- Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with

the equipment in order to comply with the limits

for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part

15 of FCC Rules.

WARNING

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.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:

SONY

Model No.:

DSC-P8

Responsible Party: Sony 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 interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:

SONY

Model No.:

DSC-P10

Responsible Party: Sony 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 interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION

BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are

recyclable.

You can help preserve our

environment by returning your

used rechargeable batteries to

the collection and recycling location nearest

you.

For 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 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 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

mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a

detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the

fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never

use the plug without the fuse cover. If you

should lose the fuse cover, please contact your

nearest Sony service station.

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.

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 THAT MAY

CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS

COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

and Canada

Notice on the supplied AC

Adaptor for the customers in

the United Kingdom

Attention for the Customers in

Europe

"Memory Stick" and battery

pack

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 (only 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 107 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.

On illustration

Illustrations used in this manual are of DSC-P8

unless noted otherwise.

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 TM

or ® marks are not used in all cases in this

manual.