SONY DSCP9 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

3-075-412-11(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-P9

Serial No.

DSC-P9

Getting started ________________________

Shooting still images __________________

Viewing still images ___________________

Deleting still images ___________________

Copying still images to your computer _________

Before advanced operations _____________

Advanced still image shooting____________

Advanced still image viewing_____________

Still image editing ____________________

Enjoying movies________________________

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 Services 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-P9

Responsible Party: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 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.

Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC,

92/31/EEC

This equipment complies with the EMC

regulations when used under the following

circumstances:

· Residential area

· Business district

· Light-industry district

(This equipment complies with the EMC

standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)

This product has been tested and found

compliant with the limits sets out on the EMC

Directive for using connection cables shorter

than 3 meters.

The electromagnetic fields at the specific

frequencies may influence the picture and

sound of this digital 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.

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

power adaptor for the

customers in the United

Kingdom

For the Customers in Germany

Attention for the Customers in

Europe

"Memory Stick" and battery

pack

N50

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 medium, etc.

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 a 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 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 94 and follow the

instructions on how to remove it before using

the camera.

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.

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.

Do not aim the camera at the sun or

other bright light

This may cause irrecoverable damage to your

eyes.

Back up recommendation

To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always

copy (back up) data to a disk.

Trademarks

· "Memory Stick,"

, "MagicGate Memory

Stick," 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, and QuickTime, are

trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple

Computer, Inc.

· 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.