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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-P1
Serial No. ________________________
DSC-P1
©2000 Sony Corporation

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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-P1 Serial No. ________________________ DSC-P1 ©2000 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    140°F (60°C), 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...
  • Page 3 In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)
  • Page 4 Battery pack For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 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,...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started Identifying the parts ... 6 Preparing the power supply ... 8 Setting the date and time ... 12 Inserting the “Memory Stick” ... 14 Basic operations B Recording Recording still images ... 15 Recording moving images ... 21 B Playback Playing back still images ...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A POWER switch/lamp B Shutter button (15) (21) C MODE selector (32) D Built-in microphone Do not touch while recording. E Flash (20) F Photocell window for flash Do not block while recording.
  • Page 7 A Finder Self-timer/recording lamp (red) AE lock lamp (green) Strobe charge lamp (orange) (flash) button (MACRO) button (43) D PROGRAM AE button (43) E VOLUME +/– button F LCD ON/OFF button Set to OFF to save the battery when using the finder. G LCD screen H Control button Attaching the wrist strap...

  • Page 8: Preparing The Power Supply

    “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (S series). “InfoLITHIUM” S series battery packs have the mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Battery eject lever...

  • Page 9: Charging The Battery Pack

    Charging the battery pack You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on. Be sure to turn off your camera before charging. Jack cover AC-LS1A AC power adaptor Insert the battery pack into your camera. Open the jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.
  • Page 10 NP-FS11 battery pack When you record images in an extremely cold location or using the LCD screen, the operating time becomes short. When using the camera in an extremely cold location, place the battery pack in your pocket or other place to keep it warm, then insert the battery pack into the camera just before recording.
  • Page 11 Notes • The battery life and number of images will be decreased if you use your camera at low temperatures, use the flash, repeatedly turn the power on/off or use the zoom. • The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is limited. The figures in the table are a guide when you continuously record/play back while replacing the “Memory Stick.”...

  • Page 12: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera for recording. Slide the POWER switch to turn on the power. The POWER lamp lights up.
  • Page 13 Select [CLOCK SET] with v/V on the control button, then press the center z. Select the desired date display format with v/V on the control button, then press the center z. Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year). Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button.

  • Page 14: Inserting The "Memory Stick

    Inserting the “Memory Stick” Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. Insert the “Memory Stick.” Insert the “Memory Stick” with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated until it clicks. Close the battery/“Memory Stick”...

  • Page 15: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Recording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG format. To record still images, slide the POWER switch to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.” Set the MODE selector to STILL. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down and check the image.

  • Page 16: Holding The Camera Correctly

    The number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick” See pages 39 to 42. Notes • Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating. • While the image is being recorded on the “Memory Stick,” do not shake or strike the camera. Also, do not turn the power off, or remove the battery pack or “Memory Stick.”...
  • Page 17 Recording images with the finder LCD ON/OFF Press LCD ON/OFF to turn off the LCD screen. Indicators on the finder Recording lamp (red) AE lock lamp (green) Strobe charge lamp (orange) Notes • When recording a subject closer than 3 1/4 feet (1 m), record using the LCD screen. When recording images with the finder, the positions of the finder and the lens differ, so the recording range may be slightly offset.
  • Page 18 Using the zoom feature The lens portion moves during zoom operation. Be careful not to touch the lens portion while it is operating. Minimum focal distance to the subject W side: About 19 3/4 inches (50 cm) or more T side: About 19 3/4 inches (50 cm) or more To record even closer subjects, see page 43.
  • Page 19 LCD screen indicators during recording Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. See page 67 for a detailed description of the indicated items. Notes • You cannot turn off the self-timer indicators and some of the indicators used in advanced operations.

  • Page 20: Recording Images With The Flash

    Recording images with the flash The initial setting is auto (no indicator). In this mode, the flash automatically strobes when the surroundings become dark. When you change the flash mode, press the (flash) repeatedly so that the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen. (flash) Each time you press the (No indicator) t...

  • Page 21: Recording Moving Images

    Recording moving images Moving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format. To record moving images, slide the POWER switch to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.” Set the MODE selector to MOVIE. Press the shutter button fully down. “REC”...

  • Page 22: B Playback

    Playing back still images Set the MODE selector to PLAY. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen. Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD screen. Select the desired still image with the control button.

  • Page 23: Playing Back Moving Images

    Playing back moving images VOLUME +/– Set the MODE selector to PLAY. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen. Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD screen. Select the desired moving image with the control button.
  • Page 24 When the menu bar is not displayed You can directly select the image with b/B on the control button, and play back the image and sound by pressing the center z. When you press the center z during playback, playback is paused. Moving images recorded with the image of [320 (HQ)] The images are displayed over the entire screen in steps 3 and 4.

  • Page 25: Viewing Images Using A Personal Computer

    Viewing images using a personal computer You can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer and attach it to e-mail. This section describes the method for installing the USB driver and viewing images on a personal computer. Be sure to also see the operation manuals for your personal computer and application software.
  • Page 26 Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camera to your personal computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for viewing images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camera. For Windows 98, Windows 98SE and Windows 2000 users Turn on your personal computer and allow Windows to load.
  • Page 27 Move the following two files from the window opened in step 3 to the “System Folder” icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop). • Sony USB Driver • Sony USB Shim When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click “OK.”...
  • Page 28 Turn on the power of your camera. “PC MODE” appears on the LCD screen of the camera. Open “My Computer” on Windows and double click the newly recognized drive. (Example: “Removable Disk (D:)”) The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed. Select and double-click the desired image/sound file from the folder.
  • Page 29 Notes on using your personal computer “Memory Stick” • “Memory Stick” operations on your camera cannot be assured if the “Memory Stick” has been formatted on your personal computer. • Do not optimize the “Memory Stick” on a Windows machine. This will shorten the “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 30: Image File Storage Destinations And Image Files

    Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode. The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is “D.”) Folder...
  • Page 31 Folder File Imcif100 DSC0ssss.JPG DSC0ssss.TIF Moml0001 MOV0ssss.MPG • Moving image file recorded normally Momlv100 DSC0ssss.MPG The numerical portions of the following files are the same. — A small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file — An uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode and its corresponding image file —...

  • Page 32: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations Before performing advanced operations This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for “Advanced operations”. How to use the MODE selector The MODE selector selects whether you can use your camera to record or to play back and edit images.
  • Page 33 Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu bar) on the LCD screen Press v to display the menu bar on the LCD screen. Press V to clear the menu bar from the LCD screen. Note You cannot clear the menu bar during INDEX screen display (page 47). Selecting items and images on the LCD screen Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the...

  • Page 34: How To Change The Menu Settings

    How to change the menu settings Some of the advanced operations for your camera are executed by selecting menu items displayed on the LCD screen with the control button. Press v on the control button to display the menu bar. The menu bar appears as follows according to the setting of the MODE selector.

  • Page 35: Menu Settings

    Menu settings Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the setting of the MODE selector. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Initial settings are indicated with x. (SELF TIMER) Records with the self-timer (page 19). EFFECT Item Setting...
  • Page 36 Item Setting x 2048×1536 IMAGE SIZE 2048 (3:2) 1600×1200 1280×960 640×480 320 (HQ) 320×240 x 160×112 REC MODE TIFF TEXT VOICE E-MAIL x NORMAL REC TIME 15 sec 10 sec x 5 sec ROTATE — (in single mode only) SLIDE INTERVAL Sets the slide show interval.
  • Page 37 CAMERA Item Setting x ON DIGITAL ZOOM SHARPNESS +2 to –2 WHITE IN DOOR BALANCE OUT DOOR HOLD x AUTO FLASH HIGH LEVEL x NORMAL Normal setting. EXPOSURE +2.0 EV to –2.0 EV TOOL Item Setting COPY CANCEL RESIZE 2048×1536 (in single 1600×1200 mode only)
  • Page 38 Item Setting VIDEO NTSC x ENGLISH LANGUAGE /JPN Displays the menu items in Japanese. CLOCK — BEEP SHUTTER Turns off the beep only. (The shutter x ON BRIGHT INDEX* Displays six images at a time (PLAY (INDEX) mode) (page 47). DELETE Setting Deletes the displayed image.

  • Page 39: B Various Recording

    B Various recording Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE) Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Select [FILE] and then [IMAGE SIZE] from the menu. Select the desired image size. Still image sizes 2048×1536, 2048 (3:2)*, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 The image is recorded in 3:2 (horizontal : vertical) size to match the printing paper size ratio of 3:2.

  • Page 40: Creating Clip Motion Files

    Creating Clip Motion Files Clip Motion is an animation function that plays back still images in succession. Clip Motion images are played back on this camera at approximately 0.5 s intervals. The images are stored in GIF format, which is convenient for creating home pages or attaching images to e-mail.

  • Page 41: Recording Still Images For E-Mail (E-Mail)

    Recording still images for e-mail (E- MAIL) E-MAIL mode records a small-size (320×240) image at the same time as a still image. Small-size images are convenient for e-mail transmission, etc. Set the MODE selector to STILL. Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [E-MAIL] from the menu.

  • Page 42: Recording Text Documents (Text)

    Recording text documents (TEXT) Text is recorded in black and white GIF format to provide a clearer image. Set the MODE selector to STILL. Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [TEXT] from the menu. Record the image. The number of images that you can record on a “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 43: Recording Images In Macro

    Recording images in macro Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Press MACRO so that the (auto macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen. You can record a subject as close as about 4 inches (10 cm) from the lens surface with the zoom set all the way to the W side.

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Exposure (Exposure)

    Spot light-metering mode Select this mode when there is backlight or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, etc. Position the point you want to record on the spot light-metering cross hair. LCD screen Spot light-metering cross hair To cancel PROGRAM AE Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until...

  • Page 45: Adjusting The White Balance (White Balance)

    Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE) Normally the white balance is automatically adjusted. Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Select [CAMERA] and then [WHITE BALANCE] from the menu. Select the desired white balance setting. IN DOOR (n) • Places where the lighting condition changes quickly •...

  • Page 46: Enjoying Picture Effects

    Enjoying picture effects (P.EFFECT) Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Select [EFFECT] and then [P.EFFECT] from the menu. Select the desired mode. SOLARIZE The light contrast is clearer and the picture looks like an illustration. B&W The picture is monochrome (black and white).

  • Page 47: B Various Playback

    B Various playback Playing back six images at once (INDEX) Set the MODE selector to PLAY. Select [INDEX] on the LCD screen. Six images are displayed at once (index screen). Only the first frame of Clip Motion files is displayed. This shows the position of the currently displayed images relative to all the recorded images.

  • Page 48: Enlarging A Part Of The Still Image (Zoom And Trimming)

    Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming) Set the MODE selector to PLAY. Display the image to be enlarged. Zoom in/out the image with the zoom button. The zoom scaling indicator appears on the LCD screen. Press the control button repeatedly to select the desired part of the image.

  • Page 49: Rotating A Still Image (Rotate)

    Rotating a still image (ROTATE) Set the MODE selector to PLAY. Display the image to rotate. Select [FILE] and then [ROTATE] from the menu. Rotate the image clockwise or counterclockwise then select [RETURN]. Notes • You may not be able to rotate images recorded with other equipment.

  • Page 50: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen

    To skip to the next/previous image during slide show playback "b B" Select at the lower left of the LCD screen. You can skip to the next/previous image by pressing the control buttons B/b while the menu bar is off. To pause and restart the slide show Select [X]/[B] at the bottom left of the...

  • Page 51: B Editing

    B Editing Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT) The - (protect) indicator appears on protected images. In single mode Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then display the image to protect. Select [FILE], [PROTECT], and then [ON] from the menu. The displayed image is protected and - appears.

  • Page 52: Deleting Images (Delete)

    Deleting images (DELETE) You cannot delete protected files. In single mode Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then display the image to delete. Select [DELETE] and then [OK] from the menu. The image is deleted. In INDEX mode Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen.

  • Page 53: Changing The Recorded Still Image Size (Resize)

    Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE) Set the MODE selector to PLAY and display the image to resize. Select [TOOL] and then [RESIZE] from the menu. Select the desired image size. 2048×1536, 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 The changed image is recorded, then the display returns to the image display before resizing.
  • Page 54 In INDEX mode Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen. Select [TOOL], [COPY], and then [SELECT] from the menu. Select the image to copy. (select) indicator appears on the image. Select [ENTER]. “MEMORY STICK ACCESS” appears. When “CHANGE MEMORY STICK”...

  • Page 55: Selecting Still Images To Print (Print Mark)

    Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK) You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with your camera. This mark is convenient when you have images printed at a shop that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. In single mode Set the MODE selector to PLAY and display the image...

  • Page 56: Additional Information

    Additional information Precautions On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning cloth (not supplied) or a LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface dry.

  • Page 57: On "Memory Sticks

    • Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity. If any problem occurs, unplug your camera and contact your nearest Sony dealer. On 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.

  • Page 58: Using Your Camera Abroad

    “Memory Stick”, , “MagicGate Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “MagicGate” and trademarks of Sony Corporation. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    If you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should your camera still not operate properly after you have made these checks, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If code displays (C:ss:ss) appear on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 64).
  • Page 60 Symptom The picture is noisy. The picture is too dark. The flash does not work. The date and time are recorded incorrectly. Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject. The battery life is short. The battery remaining indicator is incorrect.
  • Page 61 Firmly connect the power cord to the wall outlet (page 11). • The battery pack has malfunctioned. t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery pack is not installed correctly. t Install the battery pack correctly (page 8).
  • Page 62 Symptom A file error occurs when you play back a file. The PROGRAM AE function does not work. The LCD screen freezes momentarily. The picture is monochrome (black and white). Your personal computer does not recognize your camera. The lens does not retract even when the power is turned off.

  • Page 63: Warning And Notice Messages

    Warning and notice messages Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding descriptions in the following list. Message NO MEMORY STICK SYSTEM ERROR MEMORY STICK ERROR FORMAT ERROR MEMORY STICK LOCKED NO MEMORY SPACE NO FILE FILE ERROR FILE PROTECT for “InfoLITHIUM”...

  • Page 64: Self-Diagnosis Display

    E:61:ss E:91:ss If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. When a self-diagnosis display appears The error display appears on the display window (page 66).

  • Page 65: Specifications

    Specifications System Image device 1/1.8 type color CCD Lens 3× zoom lens f = 8 – 24 mm (39 – 117 mm when converted into a 35 mm still camera) F = 2.8 – 5.3 Exposure control Automatic exposure White balance Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, Hold Data system...

  • Page 66: Display Window Indicators

    (page 64) and take the appropriate corrective action. : A problem has occurred with lens drive. Turn the camera on and off several times, and if the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer or authorized Sony service facility. I “Memory Stick” remaining indicator...

  • Page 67: Lcd Screen Indicators

    LCD screen indicators The indicators during recording A Battery remaining indicator B PROGRAM AE/flash level/flash mode indicator C White balance/EV level/ sharpness indicator D Picture effect indicator E Date/time indicator F AE lock indicator/Focus lock indicator G Recording mode/Clip Motion indicator H Image size indicator I Self-diagnosis function/...
  • Page 68 When playing back still images A Protect indicator B Print mark indicator C File name D Recording mode/Clip Motion indicator E Image size indicator When playing back moving images A VOL. (Volume) indicator B Playback/pause buttons B: during pause X: during playback C Fast-forward/rewind buttons D Recording mode indicator E Image size indicator...

  • Page 69: Index

    Index A/V OUT ...50 Adjusting the exposure ...44 AE (Auto Exposure) ...15 Auto power-off function ..13 Auto red-eye reduction ...20 Battery pack battery life ...10 charging...9 installing ...8 remaining battery indicator...67 BEEP...38 Charging the battery pack..9 Cleaning ...56 CLIP MOTION...40 Control button...32 COPY...53 DELETE ...52...
  • Page 72 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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