Sony DSC-P20 Manual do Utilizador

3-069-761-11(1)Digital Still CameraOperating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future refe

10Preparing the power supplyInstalling the supplied batteries or an optional battery packYour camera operates only with the following batteries.•Two s

Getting started11Open the battery cover with the battery cover side facing upward and remove the batteries. Be careful not to drop the batteries when

12You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on. Be sure to turn off your camera. After charging the battery packDisconnect the AC

Getting started13Still image recording* Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back 640×480 image size, standard pi

14•The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is limited. The above figures are a guide when you continuously record/play back while replacing the “Memory Sti

Getting started15Setting the date and timeWhen you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the CLOCK SET screen appears wh

16To cancel the date and time settingSelect [CANCEL] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.NoteIf the rechargeable button batter

Getting started17Inserting the “Memory Stick” Open the “Memory Stick” cover, then press the “Memory Stick” once lightly.Notes•Insert the “Memory Stic

18Basic operationsB RecordingBasic operationsHow to use the mode dialThe mode dial switches the function which is used for recording, playback, or edi

BBBB Recording19Recording still imagesStill images are recorded in JPEG format. Before recording still images, press the POWER button to turn on the p

2To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Custo

20The number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick”See pages 44 and 46 to 49.Notes •When recording a bright subject, the LCD screen color may ch

BBBB Recording21You can extend the battery time by turning off the LCD screen and recording using the finder. Each time you press DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF,

22You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu from the screen (page 39) and pressing b (7) on the control button. (You can perform this

BBBB Recording23Clear the menu (page 39), then press the control button V ( ). The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen, and about 10 se

24Clear the menu, then press the control button B ( ). The spot light-metering cross hair appears on the LCD screen. You can adjust the exposure (spot

BBBB Recording25Recording moving imagesMoving images are recorded in MPEG format (page 37). To record moving images, press the POWER button to turn on

26When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button.Clear the menu (page 39), then pre

BBBB Playback27B PlaybackPlaying back still images Notes•You might not be able to correctly play back images recorded with this camera on other equipm

28Playing back moving images To pause playback Press the center z on the control button to stop the playback.To advance or rewind the moving imagePres

BBBB Playback29Viewing images using a personal computerYou can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer, modify and attach it to e-m

3Note: 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 li

30Recommended Windows environmentOS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium EditionThe above OS is required

BBBB Playback31Before connecting your camera to your personal computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is included with the ap

32For Macintosh users• When using Mac OS 9.1/Mac OS X (v10.0)It is not necessary to install the USB driver. The Macintosh recognizes the camera as a d

BBBB Playback33When viewing moving images on a Windows system, RealPlayer, Windows Media Player or other moving image playback applications must be in

34Follow the procedure 1 – 4 on page 33.“Memory Stick” •Operation is not guaranteed if you are using a “Memory Stick” that was formatted with a person

BBBB Playback35For Windows Me and Windows 2000 usersThe following procedures are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from your personal compu

36Image file storage destinations and image filesImage files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode.The meanings of the fi

BBBB Playback37The numerical portions of the following files are the same.– A small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding imag

38Advanced operationsBefore performing advanced operationsThis section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for “Advanced oper

Before performing advanced operations39You can perform this operation even when the LCD screen is off. Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu) on

4This 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

40Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the positions of the mode dial. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the momen

Before performing advanced operations41When the mode dial is set to (MOVING IMAGE is set to MPEG MOVIE in the setup settings.)When the mode dial is

42When the mode dial is set to ∗Only in single-image mode.PFX(P. EFFECT)SOLARIZEB&WSEPIANEG.ARTxOFFSets the image special effects (page 52).(SHARP

Before performing advanced operations43Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)1Set the mode dial to , or .2Press MENU.The menu appears.3Select the desi

44The number of images* or the time** that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (4 MB)Still images:Moving images:∗When MODE (REC MODE) is set to NORMAL.

BBBB Various recording45B Various recordingRecords images according to shooting conditions (TWILIGHT mode)Mode dial: This camera has a preset TWILIGHT

46Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL)Mode dial: /In the E-MAIL mode, a small-size image which is suitable for e-mail transmission is also reco

BBBB Various recording47Recording text documents (TEXT)Mode dial: The TEXT mode is suitable for recording a document to emphasize its character by the

48Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF)Mode dial: /Records the images without compression, so the image does not deteriorate. Images re

BBBB Various recording496Record the image for the first frame.Before carrying out step 8, the images are temporarily stored in memory. These images ar

5Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright lightThis may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes.LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with a fin

50Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE)Mode dial: / /Adjusts the exposure value which is set in the automatic adjustment.1Set the mode dial to , or .2

BBBB Various recording51Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE)Mode dial: / /Normally, the white balance is automatically adjusted (AUTO). When y

52Enjoying picture effects (P. EFFECT)Mode dial: / /You can digitally process images to obtain special effect.1Set the mode dial to , or .2Press M

BBBB Various recording535Record the image.The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen during shooting. These appear during playback only.Notes•I

54B Various playbackPlaying back three or nine images at once Mode dial: You can display multiple images on the LCD screen at one time using the zoom

BBBB Various playback55Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming)Mode dial: 1Set the mode dial to .2Display the image to be enlarged.3Zo

56Playing back the still images in order (SLIDE)Mode dial: This function is useful for checking the recorded images or for presentations, etc.1Set the

BBBB Various playback57Rotating a still image (ROTATE)Mode dial: You can rotate the image recorded in portrait orientation and display it in landscape

58B EditingDeleting images (DELETE)Mode dial: You can delete unwanted files.1Set the mode dial to .2In single-image mode:Display the image you want t

BBBB Editing59To cancel deleting Select [CANCEL] with b/B in step 4 or [EXIT] with b/B in step 5, then press z.NoteIf there are files on the “Memory S

6IntroductionChecks the image after recording imagesRecording still images: page 19Playing back still images: page 27Deleting images (DELETE): page 58

601Set the mode dial to , then display the index screen with the zoom W button.2Press MENU.The menu appears.3Select [PROTECT] with b/B, then press z.

BBBB Editing61Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE)Mode dial: You can change the image size of the recorded image.1Set the mode dial to , t

62Selecting still images to print (PRINT)Mode dial: You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with your camera. This mark is convenient when

BBBB Editing63To unmark selected print marksSelect the images to be unmarked in step 5 with the control button, then press z.To unmark all the print m

64You cannot divide the following types of files:•Clip Motion files•Still image files•Moving image files that are too short to divideThe file number c

BBBB Editing65Changing the setup settings (SETUP)Set the mode dial to SET UP. The setup screen appears. You can set up the following items with the co

66Notes on [DATE/TIME]•The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen during shooting. These appear during playback.•The date and time are not supe

Additional information67Additional informationPrecautionsCleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning cloth (not supplied) or a LCD

68•Use only the specified charger with the charging function.•To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contac

Additional information69“Memory Stick”, , “MagicGate Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.“MagicGate” and are trademarks of Sony

7Table of contentsIdentifying the parts ...8Preparing the power supply ... 10Setting the date and time ...

70Using your camera abroadPower sourcesYou can use your camera in any country or area with the battery charger (not supplied) within 100 V to 240 V AC

Additional information71TroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should your camera still not opera

72The LCD screen does not light when the power is turned on.•The power was turned off with the LCD screen set to OFF the last time the camera was used

Additional information73Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.•The smear phenomenon is happening.tThis is not a malfunct

74Your camera cannot delete an image.•The image is protected.tCancel the protection (page 59).The power turns off suddenly.•If you do not operate the

Additional information75No function works though the power is on.tRemove the battery pack, then install it again after about one minute. If the functi

76Reinstall the USB driver when using Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 ProfessionalPerform all steps without skipping.1Turn on yo

Additional information77Warning and notice messages Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding descriptions in the following l

78The amount of light is not sufficient or the shutter speed is too slow. (Mount the camera on a tripod or otherwise secure the camera in place.)LENS

Additional information79Self-diagnosis display Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the camera condition on the LCD screen

8Getting startedIdentifying the partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.A POWER button/lamp (15)Press and hold down this button for

80If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective actions a few times and when the camera is not reset even if you press the r

Additional information81SpecificationsSystem Image device 6.56 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD Lens f = 6 mm (9/32 inches)(42 mm (1 11/16 inches) when conve

82LCD screen indicators A Battery remaining indicatorB Flash mode/red eye reduction/white balanceC Date/time/ISO number indicatorD Sharpness indicator

Additional information83A Battery remaining indicatorB White balance indicatorC Picture effect indicatorD Recording mode indicatorE Image size indicat

84A Protect/print mark indicatorB Zoom scaling indicatorC File nameD Recording mode indicatorE Image size indicatorF Image numberG Number of stored im

Additional information85Notes on Using BatteriesWhen operating the camera with size AA alkaline batteries, set POWER SAVE in the SET UP screen to ON.

86IndexAAdjusting the exposure ... 50AE lock... 19Auto power-off function ...11Auto red-eye reduction...

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Getting started9 A MACRO switch (24)B FinderSelf-timer/recording lamp (red)AE lock lamp (green)/CHG (flash charge/battery charge) lamp (orange) (21)C