User manual SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC-P50

[. . . ] 3-068-186-11(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-P30/P50 ©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-P30 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. [. . . ] In such cases, the focal point information flashes. Press the zoom W button until the indicator stops flashing. 52 Recording images in macro Mode dial: / / Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE) Mode dial: / / The macro recording is used when zooming up a little subject, such as flowers, insects. Adjusts the exposure value which is set in the automatic adjustment. 1 1 2 3 2 3 1 2 Set the mode dial to or . , 1 2 3 Set the mode dial to . or Press MENU. The menu appears. , Clear the menu, and press the control button B ( ). The (macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen. You can record a subject as close as about 3 cm (1 3/16 inches) from the lens surface with the zoom set all the way to the W side, or about 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) with the zoom set all the way to the T side. To return to normal recording mode Press the control button B ( ) again. The indicator disappears. Note When recording images in macro, use the LCD screen. If you record using the finder, the range visible in the finder may differ from the actual recording range. 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. B Various recording Note If a subject is under extremely bright or dark situations, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. 53 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 ­. Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE) Mode dial: / / Set the exposure toward + 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 Set the exposure toward ­ 1 2 3 Set the mode dial to or . The menu appears. , 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 54 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. Enjoying picture effects (P. EFFECT) Mode dial: / / You can digitally process images to obtain special effect. 1 2 3 1 2 3 Set the mode dial to or . The menu appears. , Select [PFX] (P. 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). [. . . ] 26, 38 B Battery battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 battery remaining indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 27 SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Still images playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]