User manual SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC-P8

[. . . ] 3-080-890-11(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 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 © 2003 Sony Corporation Index _________________________________ WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Never expose the battery pack to temperature above 60°C (140°F), 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. 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. [. . . ] Select the desired language, then click [OK]. c Restart your computer according to the screen. d Remove the CD-ROM. The "Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard" screen appears. · This section describes the English screen. b Follow instructions on each succeeding screen. Install "ImageMixer" according to the screen. 76 Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the "Memory Stick" with the images you want to copy into the camera. Connect the AC Adaptor, and plug the adaptor into a wall outlet (wall socket). c Open the jack cover, and connect the supplied USB cable to the (USB) jack of the camera. · When using Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard automatically appears on the desktop. Proceed to page 80. USB Mode Normal Access indicators* 1 2 3 To a wall outlet (wall socket) "USB Mode Normal" appears on the LCD screen of the camera. When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs the used program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while. Enjoying images on your computer d Connect the USB cable to your computer. * During communication, the access indicators turn red. · If "USB Mode Normal" does not appear in step 4, confirm that [USB Connect] is set to [Normal] in the SET UP settings (page 105). AC Adaptor · When you copy images to your computer using the battery pack, copying may be failed or cause data corruption by battery shutoff. We recommend that you use the AC Adaptor. · For further details on the AC Adaptor, see page 10. · For further details on the "Memory Stick, " see page 17. b Turn on your computer and the camera. · When you use a desktop computer, we recommend that you connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear panel. 77 P Disconnecting the USB cable from your computer, removing the "Memory Stick" from your camera or turning off the power during USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click 2 Click on the tasktray. Copying images using "Image Transfer" -- Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me Connect the camera and your computer with the USB cable. "Image Transfer" launches and the images are automatically copied to the computer. When copying is complete, "ImageMixer" automatically launches and images appear. -- Windows XP Connect the camera and your computer with the USB cable. "Image Transfer" starts up automatically and the images are automatically copied to the computer. Windows XP is set so that the OS AutoPlay Wizard activates. If you want to cancel the setting, follow the procedure below. (Sony DSC), then click [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation screen, then click [OK]. Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP users. 5 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power. For Windows 98 or 98SE users a Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. b Right-click [Sony MemoryStick], then click [Properties]. c Cancel the setting. 1 Click [AutoPlay]. 3 Check [Select an action to perform] under [Actions], select [Take no action], then click [Apply]. 4 Set [Content type] to [Video files] and proceed step 3. Set [Content type] to [Mixed content] and proceed step 3. [. . . ] 47 Still image viewing delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 index screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 playback zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 rotate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]