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Digital Still Camera

Enjoying the camera

Users Guide/ Troubleshooting

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual and Read This First (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Using the menu

Using the Setup screen

Owners 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. Model No. DSC-P200 Serial No. ___________________________

Using your computer

Printing still images

DSC-P200

Connecting your camera to your TV

Troubleshooting

Others
Read This First (separate volume)
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your camera.
Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.

Printed in Japan

2005 Sony Corporation

DSC-P200 2-582-856-12(1)

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.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For Customers in the U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning on copyright

Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.
The pictures used in this manual
The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.
For full use of the digital still camera
Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode
1 Charge the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a Memory Stick 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View images/Delete images
Get more friendly with your camera

This manual

Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/
Manual shooting) t page 23
Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 25
Change the default settings t page 43
Connect your camera to a PC or a printer
Print images by connecting your camera directly to a printer
(PictBridge compliant printers only) t page 66
Copy your images to a computer and enjoy editing them in

various ways t page 53

Table of contents
Notes on using your camera...4
Basic techniques for better images..10
Focus Focusing on a subject successfully... 10 Exposure Adjusting the light intensity... 11 Color On the effects of lighting... 12 Quality On image quality and image size.. 13
Identifying parts....14 Indicators on the screen...16 Changing the screen display..20 Number of still images and recording time of movies..21 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed.22 Using the mode dial...23
Using menu items...25 Menu items...26

Shooting menu...27

SCN (Scene) (EV) 9 (Focus) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup)

Viewing menu.... 36

(Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup)

Using Setup items... 43

Camera 1... 44
AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review

Camera 2... 47

Enlarged Icon

Memory Stick Tool.... 48

Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder

Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity.

100 Auto

For details on the [ISO] sensitivity t page 12 Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases.
Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small number to obtain high image quality.

(P.Quality)

Selects the still image quality.
Fine (FINE) Standard (STD)
Records with high quality (low compression). Records with standard quality (high compression).
For details on the image quality t page 13

Mode (REC Mode)

Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button.

Multi Burst ( M )

Records 16 frames in succession as a still image file when you press the shutter button.
This is convenient for checking your form in sports, for example. You can select the Multi Burst shutter interval in [Interval] mode (page 34).

Burst (

Records the maximum number of images in succession (refer to the following table) when you press and hold down the shutter button.
When Recording disappears, you can shoot the next image.

Normal

Does not shoot continuously.
On the [Multi Burst] You can play back images shot with [Multi Burst] using the following procedure. To pause/resume: Press z on the control button. To play back frame-by-frame: Press b/B in pause mode. Press z to resume playback in series. You cannot use the following functions in the [Multi Burst] mode: Smart zoom Flash Inserting the date and time Dividing a series of images shot with [Multi Burst] Deleting a frame in a series of images shot with [Multi Burst] Setting the frame interval to a mode other than [1/30] when the mode dial is set to Setting the shutter speed to lower than 1/30 second when the mode dial is set to M When playing back a series of images shot with [Multi Burst] using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is displayed as a single image with 16 frames. The image size of images shot in the [Multi Burst] mode is 1M. You may not be able to shoot images in the [Multi Burst] mode depending on the Scene mode (page 27). On the [Burst] The flash is set to (No flash). When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded. When the mode dial is set to M, you cannot set the shutter speed in the [Burst] mode to 1/6 second or slower. When the battery level is low, or when the Memory Stick is full, the [Burst] stops. You may not be able to shoot images in the [Burst] mode depending on the Scene mode (page 27).

Camera 1

For details on the operation t page 43
The default settings are marked with

AF Mode

Selects the auto focus operation mode.

Single (S AF)

Automatically adjusts the focus when the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode shortens the time needed for focusing.
Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode. When shooting using the finder with the LCD screen off, the camera operates in the [Single] mode.

Monitor (M AF)

Digital Zoom
Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3). When the zoom scale exceeds 3, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.
Smart (Smart zoom) ( ) Precision (Precision zoom) ( Off ( )
Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion. This is not available when the image size is set to [7M] or [3:2].
The maximum zoom scale of [Smart] is shown in the following table.
Enlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of 6, but the image quality deteriorates. Does not use the digital zoom.
Image size and maximum zoom scale using [Smart] Size Maximum zoom scale

5M 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail)

Approx. 3.6 Approx. 4.5 Approx. 7.2 Approx. 14.0
When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows.
The W side of this line is the optical zoom area, and the T side is the digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator
The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom. The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The or indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame. When using the smart zoom, the image on the screen may look rough. However, this phenomenon has no effect on the recorded image.

Date/Time

Selects how to superimpose the date or time onto the image. Select this before shooting.
The date and time do not appear during shooting, instead, the indicator appears. The date and time appear in red on the lower-right corner of the screen during playback only.

Day&Time Date

Superimposes the date, hour, and minute. Superimposes the year, month and day.
The date is inserted in the order you select. (t step 2 Set the clock in Read This First)
Does not superimpose the date and time.
You cannot insert the date and time into movies or images in the [Multi Burst] mode. The date and time superimposed cannot be removed later.

Red Eye Reduction

Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. Select this before shooting.

On ( Off

Reduces the red-eye phenomenon.
The flash pre-strobes twice or more before shooting.
Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of vibration. Also, do not let the subject move. Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.

AF Illuminator

The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The ON indicator appears at this time.

Auto Off

Uses the AF illuminator. Does not use AF illuminator.
If the AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will not be achieved. (A distance of up to approximately 3.8 m (12 feet 5 1/2 inches) (W)/2.8 m (9 feet 2 1/8 inches) (T) is recommended.) Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, even if the light is slightly off the center of the subject. When [Focus] is set (page 29), [AF Illuminator] does not function. The AF range finder frame does not appear. The or indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame. The AF illuminator does not operate when (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected in the Scene mode (page 27). The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there are no problems with safety, do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range.

Auto Review

Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image.

On Off

Use the Auto Review. Does not use Auto Review.
You cannot shoot the next image during the Auto Review display. If you press the shutter button halfway down during this period, the recorded image display disappears and you can immediately shoot the next image.

Camera 2

Enlarges the setting indicator temporarily when you press (Macro).
Enlarges the indicators. Does not enlarge the indicators.

(Flash mode),

(Self-timer), or

Memory Stick Tool

Format
Formats the Memory Stick. Both the supplied Memory Stick and a commercially available Memory Stick are already formatted, and can be used immediately.
Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a Memory Stick, including even protected images.

For Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me, follow the procedure explained in Stage 4-B: Copying images to a Computer (for Windows 98/98SE/ 2000/Me) on page 58.
3 Click the radio button of
unwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click [Next].
This section describes an example of copying images to a My Documents folder.
1 After making a USB connection in
Stage 3, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] t [OK] as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop.
The Picture Name and Destination screen appears.
4 Select a name and destination for
the images, then click [Next].
The Scanner and Camera Wizard screen appears.

2 Click [Next].

The images saved on the Memory Stick of the camera appear.
Image copying starts. When the copying is completed, the Other Options screen appears.
This section describes an example of copying images to the My Documents folder.
5 Click the radio button next to
[Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next].
1 Double-click [My Computer] t
[Removable Disk] t [DCIM].
The Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard screen appears.
When you are not creating a folder, only the 101MSDCF folder appears.
If the Removable Disk icon is not displayed, see page 81.

6 Click [Finish].

The wizard screen closes.
To continue copying other images, disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (page 60) and reconnect it. Then follow the procedure explained in Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer on page 56.
2 Double-click the folder where the
image files you want to copy are stored. Then, right-click an image file to display the menu and click [Copy].
Stage 4-B: Copying images to a Computer
For Windows XP, follow the procedure explained in Stage 4-A: Copying images to a computer on page 57.
This section describes an example of copying images to the My Documents folder.
3 Double-click the [My Documents]
folder. Then, right-click on the My Documents window to display the menu and click [Paste].
1 Click [Start] t [My Documents].
The contents of the My Documents folder are displayed.

If you are not using Windows XP, double-click [My Documents] on the desktop.
The image files are copied to the My Documents folder.
When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder, the overwrite confirmation message appears. When you overwrite an existing image with a new one, the original file data is deleted. To copy an image file to the computer without overwriting, change the file name to a different name and then copy the image file. However, note that if you change the file name, you may not be able to play back that image with your camera (page 61).
2 Double-click the desired image
Stage 5: Viewing images on your computer
This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the My Documents folder. The image is displayed.
To delete the USB connection
Perform the following procedure when:
Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal Removing a Memory Stick Turning off the camera

x For Windows 2000/Me/XP

1 Double-click on the tasktray.
Example: viewing folders on Windows XP
Double-click here 2 Click (Sony DSC) t [Stop].
3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK].
Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP.
5 Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal, remove the Memory Stick, or turn off the camera.

x For Windows 98/98SE

1 Confirm that the access indicators (page 56) are white. 2 Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal, remove the Memory Stick, or turn off the camera.
C A Folder containing image data recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function B Folder containing image data recorded using this camera When not creating any new folders, there is only the 101MSDCF folder. C Folder containing movie data, etc., recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function
You cannot record any images to the 100MSDCF or MSSONY folders. The images in these folders are available only for viewing. For more information about folders, see page 36. Image files are named as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. The numerical portions of the name of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same. Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG Movie files: MOV0ssss.MPG Index image files that are recorded when you record movies: MOV0ssss.THM
Image file storage destinations and file names
The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the Memory Stick.
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera
This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains on a Memory Stick, you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a Memory Stick.

To install ImageMixer VCD2
Shut down all other application software before you install ImageMixer VCD2. The display settings should be dots or higher and 32,000 colors or higher.
1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. 3 Copy the [IMXINST.SIT] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard disk icon. 4 Double-click the [IMXINST.SIT] file in the copy-to folder. 5 Double-click the extracted [ImageMixer VCD2_Install] file.
How to print still images
Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 67) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.
Printing directly using a Memory Stick compliant printer You can print images with a Memory Stick compliant printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Printing using a computer You can copy images to a computer using the supplied PicturePackage software and print the images.
Printing at a shop (page 70) You can take a Memory Stick containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. You can make a (Print order) mark on images that you want to print out in advance.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer
Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.
Stage 1: Preparing the camera
Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the cable for multi-use terminal.

Index button

PictBridge is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)

In single-image mode

You can print a single image on a printing sheet.

MENU button

Control Button
Use the AC Adaptor to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing.
1 Press MENU to display the menu.

In index mode

You can print several images at a reduced size on a printing sheet. You can print a set of either the same images (1) or different images (2).
2 Press B on the control button to

select (Setup).

3 Select [
] (Setup2) with V, then select [USB Connect] with V/B.
4 Select [PictBridge] with B/v, then

press z.

An index print function may not be provided depending on the printer. The quantity of images that can be printed as an index image differ depending on the printer. You cannot print movies. If the indicator flashes on the screen of the camera for about five seconds (error notification), check the connected printer.

The USB mode is set.

Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer

Stage 3: Printing

Regardless of what the mode dial is set to, the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2.

[Quantity] When [Index] is set to [Off]: Select the number of sheets of an image that you want to print. The image will be printed as a single image. When [Index] is set to [On]: Select the number of sets of images that you want to print as an index image. If you selected [This image] in step 1, select the number of the same image you want to print side by side on a sheet as an index image.
The designated number of images may not all fit onto a single sheet depending on the quantity of images.
Print All In This Folder DPOF image Select Cancel
3 Select [OK] with V/B, then press

z. The image is printed.

Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal while the (Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal) indicator appears on the screen.
[Select] Selects images and prints all the selected images. Select the image you want to print with v/ V/b/B, then press z to display the mark. (Repeat this procedure to select other images.) Then, press MENU. [DPOF image] Prints all the images with a (Print order) mark regardless of the displayed image. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the folder. 5 Perform steps 2 and 3 of Stage 3: Printing (page 68).

indicator

Printing 2/3

Printing at a shop

You can take a Memory Stick containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
Marking in single-image mode

What is DPOF?

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a (Print function allowing you to make a order) mark on images that you want to print out later.
You can also print the images with the (Print order) mark using a printer that conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer. You cannot mark movies. When you mark images shot in [Multi Burst] mode, all the images are printed on one sheet divided into 16 panels.
1 Display the image you want to

print.

2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press
z. A (Print order) mark is marked on the image.
When taking a Memory Stick to a shop
Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of Memory Stick they handle. If a Memory Stick is not handled by your photo printing service shop, copy the images you want to print out to other medium such as a CD-R and take it to the shop. When taking a Memory Stick Duo, be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with it. Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data to a disk. You cannot set the number of prints.

DPOF Exit

4 To mark other images, display the
desired image with b/B, then press z.
To remove the mark in single-image mode

Press z in step 3 or 4.

Marking in index mode
To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8, then press z.
1 Display the index screen. (t step

6 in Read This First)

To remove the mark in index mode
Select the images from which you want to remove the mark in step 5, then press z.
To remove all the marks in the folder
Select [All In This Folder] in step 4, then press z. Select [Off], then press z.
4 Select [Select] with v/V, then
You cannot add a Folder]. mark in [All In This
5 Select the image you want to
mark with v/V/b/B, then press z. A green mark appears on the selected image.

Green mark

6 Repeat step 5 to mark other

images.

7 Press MENU. 8 Select [OK] with B, then press z.

The mark turns white.

Viewing images on a TV screen
You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal.

on the camera.

Mode dial

, and turn

1 Connect the cable for multi-use
terminal (supplied) to the multi connector of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of a TV.

101-0002

1 10:30PM

VOLUME

To audio/video input jacks
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen. Press b/B on the control button to select the desired image.
When using your camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system (page 51).
To multi connector Cable for multi-use terminal
Place the camera with the screen facing upwards. If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the cable for multi-use terminal to the left audio jack.
2 Turn on the TV and set the TV/
video input switch to video.
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

On TV color systems

If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists:

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.

The subject is not visible on the screen.

Set the mode dial to

, P, M, SCN, or

(page 23).

Recording takes a long time.
The NR slow shutter function is activated (page 24). This is not a malfunction.
The screen turns blue and the subject does not appear when recording movies.
The image size is set to [640(Fine)] while the cable for multi-use terminal is connected to the
multi connector. Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal or set the image size to other than [640(Fine)]. (t step 4 in Read This First)
The image is out of focus.
The subject is too close. Record in the close-up (Macro) recording mode. Make sure to
position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance, approximately 6 cm (2 3/8 inches) (W)/30 cm (11 7/8 inches) (T), when shooting (t step 5 in Read This First). (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode) or (Fireworks mode) is selected as the Scene mode when you shoot still images. The Focus preset function is selected. Select the auto focus mode (page 29). Refer to If the subject is out of focus on page 30.

Zoom does not work.

You cannot change the zoom scale when shooting movies.
Precision digital zoom does not function.
Set [Digital Zoom] to [Precision] (page 44). This function cannot be used while shooting movies.
Smart zoom does not function.
Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (page 44). This function cannot be used when: The image size is set to [7M] or [3:2]. Shooting in [Multi Burst] mode. Shooting movies.

The flash does not work.

The flash is set to (No flash) (t step 5 in Read This First). You cannot use the flash when: [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Burst] or [Multi Burst] (page 32). (Twilight mode), (Fireworks mode) or (Candle mode) is selected as the Scene
mode when shooting still images (t step 5 in Read This First). (movie) is selected. Set the flash to (Forced flash) (t step 5 in Read This First) to shoot still images when (Landscape mode), (Snow mode), (Beach mode) or (High-speed shutter mode) is selected as the Scene mode (t step 5 in Read This First).
The close-up (Macro) function does not work.
(Twilight mode), (Landscape mode), selected for the Scene mode (page 27).

(Fireworks mode) or

(Candle mode) is
The date and time are recorded incorrectly.

The Removable disk icon does not appear on the computer screen when you connect your computer to the camera.
Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver again. The following procedure is for a
Windows computer. 1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties]. The System Properties screen appears. 2 Click [Hardware] t [Device Manager]. For Windows 98/98SE/Me, click the [Device Manager] tab. The Device Manager appears. 3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] t [OK]. The device is deleted. 4 Install the USB driver (page 55).

You cannot copy images.

Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the supplied cable for multi-use

terminal (page 56).

Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 57, 64). You may not be able to shoot using a Memory Stick formatted by a computer. Shoot using a
Memory Stick formatted by your camera (page 48).
After making a USB connection, PicturePackage does not start automatically.
Start up the PicturePackage Menu and check [Settings]. Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on (page 56).
The image cannot be played back on a computer.
If you are using PicturePackage, click on help at the upper-right corner of each screen. Consult the computer or software manufacturer.
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer.
You are playing back the movie directly from the Memory Stick. Copy the movie to the
hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the hard disk (page 55).
You cannot print an image.
Check the printer settings.
Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.
Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as 101MSDCF (page 60). Operate correctly (page 61).
Cannot insert a Memory Stick.
Insert it in the correct direction (t step 3 in Read This First).
Cannot record on a Memory Stick.
Set the write-protect switch on the Memory Stick to the recording position (page 88). The Memory Stick is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in Read This First). Insert a Memory Stick PRO (page 21) when recording movies with the image size set to

[640(Fine)].

Cannot format a Memory Stick.
Set the write-protect switch on the Memory Stick to the recording position (page 88).
You have formatted a Memory Stick by mistake.
All the data on the Memory Stick is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. We
recommend that you set the write-protect switch on the Memory Stick to the LOCK position to prevent accidental erasure (page 88).
PictBridge compliant printer
A connection cannot be established.
The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge
standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not. Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera. Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] in the (Setup) menu (page 51). Disconnect and connect the cable for multi-use terminal again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

Read This First).

Connect the AC Adaptor securely to the DC IN jack of your camera and to a wall outlet (wall
socket) (t step 1 in Read This First).
The power is on, but the camera does not work.
The built-in microcomputer is not working properly. Disconnect, and then, after one minute,
reconnect all power sources and turn on the camera. If this does not work, reset the camera (page 74).
Cannot identify an indicator on the screen.

See page 16.

The lens gets fogged.
Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before

using it (page 92).

The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.
This is not a malfunction.
The lens does not move when you turn off the camera.
The battery pack is discharged. Replace it with a charged battery pack or use the AC Adaptor
(t step 1 in Read This First).
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.
Set the date and time again (t step 2 in Read This First).
Warning indicators and messages

Self-diagnosis display

If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your camera has a selfdiagnosis display. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera. If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32:ss
There is trouble with your camera's

Messages

If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Turn the power off and on again
A problem with the lens has caused an

error. E

The battery level is low. Charge the
hardware. Turn the power off and on again.
battery pack (t step 1 in Read This First). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.

L i s t of C a m e r a s - D C A
A list of digital cameras which can be used in conjunction with Swarovski Optik's ATS and STS telescopes using the Swarovski Optik digital camera adapter DCA.

As of:

March 2006
Powershot Pro1 Powershot A80 Powershot A85 Powershot A95 Powershot A510 Powershot A520 Powershot A540 Powershot A610 Powershot A620 Powershot S80
Mar 2004 Oct 2003 Aug 2004 Aug 2004 Feb 2005 Feb 2005 Mar 2006 Sep 2005 Sep 2005 Nov 2005

Remarks

filter thread 58 mm (objective adapter LA-DC58C) + filter adapter ring objective 58/filter52 filter thread 52mm (objective adapter LA-DC52D) filter thread 52mm (objective adapter LA-DC52C) filter thread 52mm (objective adapter LA-DC52D) filter thread 52mm (objective adapter LA-DC52F) filter thread 52mm (objective adapter LA-DC52F) filter thread 52mm (objective adapter LA-DC52F) filter thread 52mm (objective adapter LA-DC58F) filter thread 52mm (objective adapter LA-DC58F) filter thread (objective adapter LA-DC20)

+ + + + + + + + + +

Exilim EX-P 700

Oct 2004

filter thread 52mm *
* Filter thread adapter ring for 52mm objective:
from 52mm to 43mm - otherwise zoom doesn't work
Finepix E500 Finepix E550 Finepix E900
Jul 2004 Sep 2005 Oct 2005
filter thread adapter for 43mm needed for DCA objective adapter AR-FXE02 (43mm) objective adapter AR-FXE02 (43mm)
DX7630 DX7440 Z730 * Filter thread adapter ring for 37mm objective:
Apr 2004 Jul 2004 Mai 2005
Objective adapter Kodak = filter thread 37 mm Objective adapter Kodak = filter thread 37 mm Objective adapter Kodak = filter thread 37 mm
from 37mm to 28mm or from 37mm to 43mm
Coolpix 885 Coolpix 900 Coolpix 950 Coolpix 990 Coolpix 995
Oct 2001 Jun 1998 May 1999 May 2000 Jun 2001
Objective adapter UR-E4 Nikon = filter thread 28mm Filterthread Filter thread 28mm * Filter thread 28mm * Filter thread 28mm *

+ + + + +

List of Cameras DCA

Version: March 2006

Coolpix 4300 Coolpix 4500 Coolpix 5000 Coolpix 8400
Oct 2002 Jul 2002 Jan 2002 Oct 2004

+ + + +

Objective adapter UR-E4 Nikon = filter thread 28mm Filter thread 28mm * Objective adapter UR-E6 Nikon = filter thread 28mm Filter thread 52mm
* Filter thread adapter ring for 28mm objective:
from 28mm to 37mm - otherwise zoom doesn't work

Digimax V50 Digimax V70

Jun 2004 Nov 2004
Objective adapter SLA-3537 = filter thread 37mm Objective adapter SLA-3537 = filter thread 37mm

Samsung

C7070 SP-350 SP-320 SP-310
Feb 2005 Winter 2005 Mar 2006 Fall 2005
filter thread 52 mm* filter thread filter thread filter thread

Olympus

Cyber-Shot DSC-P10 Cyber-Shot DSC- P12 Cyber-Shot DSC-P72 Cyber-Shot DSC-P73 Cyber-Shot DSC-P92 Cyber-Shot DSC-P93 Cyber-Shot DSC-P150 Cyber-Shot DSC-P200 Cyber-Shot DSC-W 1 Cyber-Shot DSC-W 5 Cyber-Shot DSC-W 7 Cyber-shot DSC-W 12 Cyber-Shot DSC-W 70 Cyber-Shot DSC-W 100 Cyber-Shot DSC-S60 Cyber-Shot DSC-S90
May 2003 May 2003 Mar 2003 May 2004 May 2003 May 2004 Sep 2004 Feb 2005 Jun 2004 Feb 2005 Mar 2005 Jun 2004 Apr 2006 Apr 2006 Apr 2005 Apr 2005
Objective adapter: Sony VAD-PHA = filter thread 30mm * Objective adapter: Sony VAD-PHA = filter thread 30mm * Objective adapter: Sony VAD-PEA = filter thread 30mm * Objective adapter: Sony VAD-PEB = filter thread 30mm * Objective adapter: Sony VAD-PEA = filter thread 30mm * Objective adapter: Sony VAD-PEB = filter thread 30mm * Objective adapter: Sony VAD-PEB = filter thread 30mm * Objective adapter: Sony VAD-PHC = filter thread 30mm * Objective adapter: Sony VAD-WA = filter thread 30mm * Objective adapter: Sony VAD-WA = filter thread 30mm * Objective adapter: Sony VAD-WA = filter thread 30mm * Objective adapter: Sony VAD-WA = filter thread 30mm * Objective adapter: Sony VAD-WB Objective adapter: Sony VAD-WB Objective adapter: Sony VAD-PEB = filter thread 30mm * Objective adapter: Sony VAD-PEB = filter thread 30mm *

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
* Filter thread adapter ring for 30mm objective:
from 30mm to 28 mm or from 30mm to 37mm
Notes: This list includes camera models, which can be used with the Swarovski Optik digital camera adapter DCA. Swarovski Optik doesn't assume liability or responsibility for pictures taken with the above mentioned camera models. List is subject to alterations. In case you use a camera not listed yet, please inform us about manufacturer, brand and type. (info@swarovskioptik.at, subject: Digiscoping) In case you plan to purchase a digital camera for use with a telescope ("digiscoping"), which is not list yet, please test the camera with the scope and the adapter first! The camera needs to be connected to the DCA and must be able to prevent "vignetting" (black shadows at the edge of the image) by using the optical zoom (not the digital zoom!) of the camera.