User manual SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC-P1

[. . . ] Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. You can connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied). For details on the image size t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 15) The default settings are marked with The camera has its own internal memory (32 MB), however, purchase of a "Memory Stick Duo" is recommended for shooting more images. Battery remaining indicator Battery remaining guidelines Sufficient power remaining Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon. [. . . ] When turning on the power ⷠUnless you set the clock, the Clock Set screen appears each time the camera is turned on. ⷠDo not touch the lens portion as the cover opens and the lens portion extends. Also, do not leave the camera with the lens portion extended for a long period of time with the power off as this may cause malfunction. ⷠThe following screen appears when the camera is turned on for the second time or afterwards. "Memory Stick Duo": you can use a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camera. It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining indicator appears. "Memory Stick": you cannot use a "Memory Stick" with your camera. The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. Slide the battery eject lever to pull the battery pack out. Be sure not to drop the battery pack when pulling it out. Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions. Shoot waterside scene with rich blue color If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. If you use the 2-second delay self-timer, you may prevent blur. Shoot low light scene without flash Shoot subject with soft background Before step 2, press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. No indicator Flash Auto Strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting) Flash forced on If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode (left) when shooting a subject closer than the shortest shooting distance. ⷠWhen the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing slowly and the beep does not sound. Shoot portraits in low light with flash Shoot whitish scene brightly 2 Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z to display the indicator on the selected image. Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light. ­ Distant from the camera and dark ­ The contrast between the subject and its background is poor. ­ Seen through glass ­ Moving fast ­ Reflective light or with a lustrous finish ­ Flashing ­ Backlit * The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended. [. . . ] Select an image you have previously selected for deletion, then press z to delete the indicator from the image. The first time is to adjust the light quantity. To use the functions set by the control button with Scene Selection To brighten up the display (CYBER-SHOT DSC-P1 only) If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight up. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. [. . . ]