User manual SONY CYBERSHOT DSC-P20

[. . . ] 3-069-761-11(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. ________________________ DSC-P20 ©2001 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. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No. : DSC-P20 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. [. . . ] All the frame images are recorded on the "Memory Stick". 8 B Various recording To delete some or all the frame images while making a Clip Motion recording 1 Press the control button b (7) in step 6 or 7. The recorded frame images are played back in turn and stop at the last image. 2 Press MENU, and select [DELETE LAST] or [DELETE ALL], then press z. When [DELETE LAST] is selected in step 2, each time you repeat steps 1 through 3 the recorded frame is deleted from the newest one. 49 Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE) Mode dial: / / Tips Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. If the color of the image is too dark or bright as illustrated below, we recommend that you adjust the exposure manually. When recording a backlighted subject or a subject in the snow, set it toward +, and when recording a dark subject with fully displayed on the LCD screen, set it toward ­. Adjusts the exposure value which is set in the automatic adjustment. 1 Set the exposure toward + 2 3 1 2 3 Set the mode dial to . or Press MENU. The menu appears. , Set the exposure toward ­ Select [ ] (EV) with b/B, the desired exposure value with v/V. Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background. You can select values ranging from +2. 0 EV to ­2. 0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV. Note If a subject is under extremely bright or dark situations, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. 50 Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE) Mode dial: / / To reactivate auto adjustment Select [AUTO] with v/V in step 3. Tips The image is susceptible to lighting conditions. The image looks blue under sunlight in the summer, and looks red under mercury lamps. However, the camera cannot resolve the problem without making adjustments. Normally, the camera adjusts it automatically, but, if the image appears in strange colors, we recommend that you change the white balance mode. Normally, the white balance is automatically adjusted (AUTO). When you record with the shooting condition fixed or under the specific lighting condition, you can manually adjust the white balance. 1 2 3 1 2 3 Set the mode dial to or . The menu appears. , B Various recording Select [WB] (WHITE BAL) with b/B, the desired setting with v/V. HOLD Recording a single-colored subject or background AUTO (No indicator) Adjusts the white balance automatically Under fluorescent lighting IN DOOR (n) · Places where the lighting condition changes quickly · Under bright lighting such as photography studios · Under sodium or mercury lamps OUT DOOR ( ) Recording a sunrise/sunset, night scene, neon signs, or fireworks 51 Enjoying picture effects (P. EFFECT) Mode dial: / / Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME) Mode dial: / You can digitally process images to obtain special effect. 1 2, 3 1, 4 5 2 3 1 2 3 1 Set the mode dial to or . EFFECT) with b/B, the desired mode with v/V. SOLARIZE The light contrast is clearer and the picture looks like an illustration. B&W The picture is monochrome (black and white). SEPIA The picture is sepia-toned like an old photograph. NEG. ART The color and brightness of the picture are reversed as in a negative. OFF Does not use the picture effect function. [. . . ] 23, 65 LCD screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 M "Memory Stick" formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Number of recordable images . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 46-49 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Moving images playing back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]