User manual SONY CYBERSHOT DSC-P8

[. . . ] 3-080-892-11(1) Getting started________________________ Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Shooting still images__________________ Viewing still images ___________________ Deleting still images __________________ 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-P8/P10/P12 Serial No. Before advanced operations _____________ Advanced still image shooting ___________ Advanced still image viewing ____________ Still image editing ______________________ Enjoying movies _______________________ Enjoying images on your computer_________ Troubleshooting _______________________ Additional information___________________ DSC-P8/P10/P12 © 2003 Sony Corporation Index _________________________________ WARNING To 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 Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. 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. [. . . ] The required operations may differ depending on your OS. · Close down all applications running on the computer before installing the USB driver and application. · When using Windows XP or Windows 2000, log on as Administrators. · The display settings should be 800 × 600 dots or more and High Color (16-bit color, 65, 000 colors) or more. When set to less than 800 × 600 dots or 256 colors or less, the model selection screen does not appear. Communication with your computer When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. When a USB connector is not provided on your computer When neither a USB connector nor a "Memory Stick" slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. http://www. sony. net/ 74 Installing the USB driver When using Windows XP, you need not install the USB driver. Once the USB driver is installed, you need not install the USB driver. c Click [USB Driver] on the installing menu screen. e Click [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then click [Finish]. a Start up your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time. If it does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t [ImageMixer] in that order. The "InstallShield Wizard" screen appears. d Click [Next]. When the "Information" screen appears, click [Next]. Your computer restarts. Then, you can establish USB connection. Enjoying images on your computer b Click [Cyber-shot] on the model selection screen. The installing menu screen appears. The USB driver installation starts. When the installation is completed, the screen informs you of completion. 75 Installing "Image Transfer" You can use the "Image Transfer" software to copy images to your computer automatically when you connect the camera to your computer with the supplied USB cable. c Click [Next]. When "Licence Agreement" screen appears, click [Yes]. e Select the folder to be installed, then click [Next]. Select the program folder, then click [Next]. a Click [Cyber-shot] on the model selection screen. The installing menu screen appears. b Click [Image Transfer] on the installing menu screen. Select the desired language, then click [OK]. Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement, proceed with the installation. The "Information" screen appears. d Click [Next]. f Confirm if the checkbox is checked on the "Image Transfer Settings" screen, then click [Next]. When the installation is completed, the screen informs you of completion. The "Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard" screen appears. · This section describes the English screen. 76 g Click [Finish]. Installing "ImageMixer" You can use the "ImageMixer Ver. 1. 5 for Sony" software to copy, view and edit images. For details, see the software's help files. · When you use Windows 2000 or Windows XP, install "WinASPI". · If DirectX8. 0a or a later version is not installed in your computer, the "Information" screen appears. Follow the procedure on the screen. The "InstallShield Wizard" screen closes. 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