User manual SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC-P200

2-582-856-13 (1) Digital Still Camera Enjoying the camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Using the menu Using the Setup screen 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-P200 Serial No. ___________________________ Using your computer Printing still images DSC-P200 Connecting your camera to your TV Troubleshooting Others "Read This First" (separate volume) Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your camera. Index Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan © 2005 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 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. For 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. 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. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) 2 For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada 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. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and oher European countries with separate collection systems) Notice on the supplied AC Adaptor for 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 fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or 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 symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable Accessories: "Memory Stick." "Memory Stick" For Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). For 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 ICES003. Attention The electromagnetic fields 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 communication cable (USB, etc.) again. 3 Notes on using your camera Types of "Memory Stick" that can be used The IC recording medium used by this camera is a "Memory Stick". There are two types of "Memory Stick". · "Memory Stick" Notes on the AC Adaptor · 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 swab, etc. Do not use the plug if it is dirty. Use of a dirty plug may not properly charge the battery pack. Notes on recording/playback · "Memory Stick Duo": Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. · Before you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. · Be careful not to get the camera wet. Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in some cases may not be repairable. · 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. · 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. · Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions. · If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera (page 92). · Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. · 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. · To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to other medium. · The 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. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor · For details on "Memory Stick", see page 88. Notes on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack · Charge the supplied NP-FR1 battery pack before using the camera for the first time. (t step 1 in"Read This First") · The battery pack can be charged even if it is not completely discharged. Also, even if battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is. · If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time, use up the existing charge and remove it from your camera, then store it in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery pack's functions (page 90). · For details on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack, see page 90. Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany. 4 Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for 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. · Exposing the LCD screen, the finder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. · Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. · Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. · 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. On image data compatibility · This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system universal standard) established by 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. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. 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. 5 For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Charge the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View images/Delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual · Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual shooting) t page 23 · Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 25 1 2 · Change the default settings t page 43 Connect your camera to a PC or a printer This manual · Print images by connecting your camera directly to a printer (PictBridge compliant printers only) t page 66 · Copy your images to a computer and enjoy editing them in various ways t page 53 6 Table of contents Notes on using your camera .....................................................................4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images .........................................................10 Focus ­ Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 10 Exposure ­ Adjusting the light intensity .......................................................... 11 Color ­ On the effects of lighting..................................................................... 12 Quality ­ On "image quality" and "image size" ............................................... 13 Identifying parts.......................................................................................14 Indicators on the screen ..........................................................................16 Changing the screen display ...................................................................20 Number of still images and recording time of movies..............................21 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed ............22 Using the mode dial.................................................................................23 Using the menu Using menu items ..............................................................................25 Menu items ..........................................................................................26 Shooting menu ........................................................................................27 SCN (Scene) (EV) 9 (Focus) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) 7 Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 36 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Using the Setup screen Using Setup items.............................................................................. 43 1 Camera 1 ........................................................................................... 44 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review 2 Camera 2 ........................................................................................... 47 Enlarged Icon Memory Stick Tool............................................................................. 48 Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder 1 Setup 1............................................................................................... 50 LCD Backlight Beep Language 2 Setup 2............................................................................................... 51 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 8 Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................53 Copying images to your computer...........................................................55 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera ..................61 Using the supplied software ....................................................................62 Using your Macintosh computer..............................................................64 Printing still images How to print still images ..........................................................................66 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer .................67 Printing at a shop ....................................................................................70 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen ..............................................................72 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .......................................................................................74 Warning indicators and messages ..........................................................85 Others On the "Memory Stick" ............................................................................88 On the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack .........................................................90 Using the Cyber-shot Station ..................................................................91 Precautions .............................................................................................92 Specifications ..........................................................................................93 Index ..................................................................................................... 95 9 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 23), the menus (page 25), and so on. Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down. Press fully down straight away Press halfway down, then Flashing,lit/beeps 60min VGA FINE 101 Press fully down 96 S AF 30 F2.8 To shoot a still image difficult to focus on t [Focus] (page 29) Hints for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your side. Also, you can stabilize the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you. Using a tripod, and using the flash in dark places are also recommended. 10 Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Enjoying the camera Exposure: Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust it manually using the functions below. [Manual exposure]: Allows you to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. t page 24 [EV]: Allows you to adjust the exposure that has been determined by the camera. t page 27 [Metering Mode]: Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure. t page 30 Underexposure = too little light Darker image Characteristics of "shutter speed" Characteristics of "aperture" (F value) Faster Moving objects appear stopped. Slower Moving objects appear to flow. Open In-focus range narrows, both backward and forward. Close In-focus range widens, both backward and forward. 11 Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. [ISO] adjusts the sensitivity t page 32 High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location. However, the image tends to become noisy. Low ISO sensitivity Records an image without noise. However, the image may become darker. Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of light White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 31). 12 Quality On "image quality" and "image size" Enjoying the camera A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. "Image size" is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen. Description of the pixels and the image size 1 Image size: 7M 3,072 pixels×2,304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels 2 Image size: VGA(E-Mail) 640 pixels×480 pixels = 307,200 pixels Pixels Selecting the image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") Pixel Many (Fine image quality and large file size) Few (Rough image quality but small file size) Example: Printing at a larger size Example: An attached image to be sent by e-mail Image size Usage guidelines 7M (3072×2304) (the default setting) 3:2 (3072×2048) 5M (2592×1944) 3M (2048×1536) 1M (1280×960) VGA(E-Mail) (640×480) For printing at a larger size with high density For printing at photo size with high density For printing at a larger size with high density For printing at A4 size For printing at postcard size For sending an image by e-mail or creating home pages Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 32) You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size. 13 Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 1 2 1 2 3 6 7 8 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa qs qd 9 4 5 q; qf qg qh qj A POWER button/lamp (t step 2 in "Read This First") B Shutter button (t step 5 in "Read This First") C Flash (t step 5 in "Read This First") D Multi connector (bottom) (56) E Tripod receptacle (bottom) · 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. A AE/AF lock lamp (green) (t step 5 in "Read This First") B /Charge lamp (orange) (t step 1 in "Read This First") C Finder (t step 5 in "Read This First") D LCD screen E (Display/LCD on/off) button (20) F MENU button (25) G Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (t step 2 in "Read This First") Menu off: / / / "Read This First") (t step 5 in F Microphone G Finder window (t step 5 in "Read This First") H Self-timer lamp (t step 5 in "Read This First")/AF illuminator (46) I Lens J Speaker (bottom) H Mode dial "M": Shutter speed/aperture value (24) (Image Size/Delete) button (t step 4 and 6 in "Read This First") I Mode dial (23) J For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (t step 5 in "Read This First") For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (t step 6 in "Read This First") K Hook for wrist strap (t "Read This First") 14 L Battery/"Memory Stick" cover (t step 1 and 3 in "Read This First") M DC IN jack cover (t step 1 in "Read This First") Enjoying the camera N RESET button (74) O Access lamp (t step 4 in "Read This First" P DC IN jack (t step 1 in "Read This First") Q Battery eject lever (t step 1 in "Read This First") 15 Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A Display 60min Indication When shooting still images z M Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") AE/AF lock (t step 5 in "Read This First") Recording mode (23, 32) WB White balance (31) Standby/Recording a movie (t step 5 in "Read This First") Scene Selection (t step 5 in "Read This First") STBY REC When shooting movies 60min 640 STD 101 M SL Mode dial (23) Flash mode (t step 5 in "Read This First") Red-eye reduction (45) Sharpness (35) STBY 00:00:00 [00:28:25] C:32:00 + 5 6 Saturation (34) Contrast (35) AF illuminator (46) Metering mode (30) Picture effect (34) +2.0EV ON B Display Indication Manual exposure setup mode (24) Macro (t step 5 in "Read This First") S AF M AF AF mode (44) AF range finder frame (29) Focus preset distance (29) Manual exposure 1.0m z Return 16 C Display 7M 3M 640 FINE E Indication 5M VGA 160 Display Indication 3:2 1M 640 STD Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") Image quality (32) Recording folder (48) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (21) 125 F2.8 +2.0EV DPOF Histogram (20, 28) · appears when histogram display is disabled. Enjoying the camera FINE STD 101 NR slow shutter (24) Shutter speed (24) Aperture value (24) EV level value (27) Menu/Guide menu (25) 00:00:00 [00:28:05] 1/30" 400 Recording time [maximum recordable time] (21) Multi Burst interval (34) Remaining number of recordable images (21) Self-timer (t step 5 in "Read This First") (not displayed in the column on the left hand side) C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (85) Date/Time (45) ISO number (32) D Display Indication Vibration warning (10) · Indicates vibration will prevent you from shooting clear images. Even if the vibration warning appears, you can still shoot images. However, we recommend holding the camera steadily and turning off the indicator to avoid the effects of vibration. E + Low battery warning (22) Spot metering cross hair (30) AF range finder frame (29) 17 When playing back still images 60min M A Display 60min VGA 101 Indication 101 12/12 C:32:00 1.3 +2.0EV 7M 3:2 1M 640 STD Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") 5M VGA 160 500 F2.8 3M 640 FINE Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") Recording mode (23, 32) Playback (t step 6 in "Read This First") Volume (t step 6 in "Read This First") M BACK/NEXT VOLUME N When playing back movies - Protect (37) Print order (DPOF) mark (70) Change folder (36) 1.3 Step Zoom scaling (t step 6 in "Read This First") Frame by frame playback (32) B Display Indication 101-0012 Folder-file number (36) Playback bar (t step 6 in "Read This First") C Display Indication PictBridge connecting (68) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (21) 101 Playback folder (36) Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder (36) Self-diagnosis display (85) Counter (21) 8/8 12/12 C:32:00 00:00:12 18 D Display Indication Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (69) Enjoying the camera +2.0EV EV level value (27) ISO number (32) Metering mode (30) Flash WB White balance (31) 500 F2.8 Shutter speed (24) Aperture value (24) Playback image (t step 6 in "Read This First") E Display Indication Histogram (20, 28) · appears when histogram display is disabled. 2005 1 1 DPOF Recording date/time of the playback image (45) Menu/Guide menu (25) Select images Adjust volume BACK/ NEXT VOLUME 19 Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Display/LCD on/off) button, the display changes as follows. · A large difference in the histogram displayed when shooting and during playback may occur when: ­ The flash strobes. ­ The shutter speed is changed. · The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras. · When you set the LCD screen to Off, the digital zoom does not function (page 44) and [AF Mode] is set to [Single] (page 44). When you select (flash)/ (self-timer)/ (macro), the image is displayed for about two seconds. Histogram on 60min VGA 101 96 S AF Histogram display (page 28) Indicators off S AF LCD screen off Indicators on 60min VGA 101 96 S AF · When you set the histogram display to on, image information is displayed during playback. · The histogram does not appear: When shooting in the following situations ­ The menu is displayed. ­ You are using the digital zoom. ­ The image size is set to [3:2]. ­ Playback of movies. During playback in the following situations ­ The menu is displayed. ­ In index mode. ­ You are using playback zoom. ­ In the Multi Burst mode. ­ You are rotating still images. ­ Playback of movies. 20 Number of still images and recording time of movies The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for movies that can be recorded on a "Memory Stick" formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions. The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on the lower line.) (Unit: images) Capacity Size 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB Enjoying the camera 7M 3:2 5M 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) 9 18 9 18 12 23 20 37 50 93 196 491 18 36 18 36 25 48 41 74 101 187 394 985 37 73 37 73 51 96 82 149 202 376 790 1975 67 132 67 132 92 174 148 264 357 649 1428 3571 137 268 137 268 188 354 302 537 726 1320 2904 7261 279 548 279 548 384 723 617 1097 1482 2694 5928 14821 573 1125 573 1125 789 1482 1266 2250 3038 5524 12154 30385 · The number of images listed is for when [Mode] is set to [Normal]. · The size of a single still image is 1M when [Mode] is set to [Multi Burst]. · When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. The recording time of movies (hour : minute : second) Capacity Size 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 640(Fine) 640(Standard) 160 ­ 0:01:27 0:22:42 ­ 0:02:56 0:45:39 ­ 0:05:54 1:31:33 0:02:57 0:10:42 2:51:21 0:06:02 0:21:47 5:47:05 0:12:20 0:44:27 11:44:22 0:25:18 1:31:09 24:18:25 · Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can be only recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO". · For image size and image quality, see page 13. · When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. 21 Battery life and number of images 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 (supplied) at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick" as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use. · The battery capacity decreases as the number of uses increases and also over time (page 90). · The number of images that can be recorded/ viewed and the battery life 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] ­ [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor] ­ The battery power is low When viewing still images Size No. of images Battery life (min.) 7M VGA(E-Mail) Approx. 8200 Approx. 8200 Approx. 410 Approx. 410 · Viewing single images in order at about three second intervals When shooting movies LCD screen On LCD screen Off Approx. 160 min. Approx. 220 min. · Shooting movies continuously with an image size of [160] When shooting still images Size LCD screen No. of images (Approx.) Battery life (min.) 7M VGA(EMail) On Off On Off 370 500 370 500 185 250 185 250 · Shooting in the following situations: ­ (P.Quality) is set to [Fine] ­ [AF Mode] is set to [Single] ­ Shooting once 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 times · The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 22 Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Mode dial Enjoying the camera t : Shooting movies step 5 in "Read This First" Control button t : Playback/Edit step 6 in "Read This First" Still image shooting modes : Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t step 5 in "Read This First" SCN: Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. t step 5 in "Read This First" P: Program auto shooting mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 26) M: Manual exposure shooting mode Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) (page 24). Also, you can select the various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 26) 23 To adjust the exposure manually 1 Press z on the control button when the mode dial is set to M. The "Set" indicator at the lower left of the screen changes to "Return," and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode. 2 Adjust the settings using the control button. b/B: Aperture (F value) v/V: Shutter speed 60min M VGA FINE 101 98 "Return" Aperture value Return SAF 250 F2.8 0EV Shutter speed 3 Shoot the image. · To use the Quick Review, close-up (Macro), or self-timer function, or to change the flash mode, press z to cancel the manual exposure setup mode after step 1. (The "Return" indicator changes to "Set".) · The flash is set to (Forced flash) or (No flash). · The shutter speed can be selected from 1/1000 to 30 seconds. · Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated by ["], for example, 1". · When you set the shutter speed slower, using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects of vibration. · If you select shutter speeds of 1/6 second or slower, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise and "NR" appears. · If you select slow shutter speeds, it takes time to process the data. · The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera appears as an EV value (page 27) on the screen. 0EV indicates the value judged as the most suitable by the camera. 24 Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button Mode dial z button Control button MENU button Using the menu 1 Turn on the power and set the mode dial. Items available vary depending on the mode dial position. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button. · If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing b/B until it appears on the screen. · Press z after selecting an item when the mode dial is set to . 400 200 100 Auto ISO WB ISO 4 Select the setting with v/V. The setting you select is zoomed and is set. 5 Press MENU to turn off the menu. · If there is an item that is not displayed, an v/V mark appears on the edges of the location where menu items usually appear. To display an item that is not displayed, select the mark with the control button. · You cannot select items that are grayed out. 25