Sony DSC-P10 / DSC-P12 (serv.man3) Service Manual ▷ View online
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SET UP items
Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP
screen appears.
Factory settings are indicated with x.
screen appears.
Factory settings are indicated with x.
(Camera 1) (DSC-P10/P12)/
(Camera) (DSC-P8)
(Camera 2) (DSC-P10/P12 only)
Item
Setting
Description
Moving Image
x
MPEG Movie
/
Clip Motion
/
Multi Burst
Selects the shooting mode (pages 51, 52 and 68).
AF Mode
x
Single / Monitor / Cont
Selects the focus operation mode (page 43).
Smart Zoom
x
On / Off
Selects whether to use the smart zoom (page 23).
Date/time
Day&Time / Date / x
Off
Selects whether to insert the date and time into the image (page 29). When shooting
movies (MPEG Movie), or images recorded in Clip Motion/Multi Burst modes, the
date and time cannot be inserted in the image. Also, the date and time will not be
displayed when shooting. The date and time will be displayed when the image is
played back.
movies (MPEG Movie), or images recorded in Clip Motion/Multi Burst modes, the
date and time cannot be inserted in the image. Also, the date and time will not be
displayed when shooting. The date and time will be displayed when the image is
played back.
Red Eye Reduction
On /
x
Off
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using a flash (page 27).
AF Illuminator
x
Auto / Off
Selects whether to emit an AF assist light in the dark. Helps when it is hard to focus
on the subject under dark lighting (page 27).
on the subject under dark lighting (page 27).
Item
Setting
Description
Bracket Step
±1.0EV / x±0.7EV / ±0.3EV
Sets the exposure compensation value when recording three images with each
sxposure value shifted (page 48).
sxposure value shifted (page 48).
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(Memory Stick Tool)
(Setup 1)
Item
Setting
Description
Format
OK / Cancel
Formats the “Memory Stick.” Note that formatting erases all data on a “Memory Stick,” including even
protected images (page 37).
protected images (page 37).
File Number
x
Series
Reset
– Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the “Memory Stick” is changed or the recording folder
is changed.
– Resets the file numbering and starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording
folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.)
Create REC.
Folder
Folder
OK / Cancel
Creates a folder for recording images (page 41).
Change REC.
Folder
Folder
OK / Cancel
Changes a folder for recording images (page 41).
Item
Setting
Description
Power Save
On / xOff
Selects whether to use the Power Save mode (page 12). Displayed only when you are using the
camera with the battery pack.
camera with the battery pack.
LCD Brightness
Bright / xNormal /
Dark
Dark
Selects the LCD brightness. This has no effect on the recorded images.
LCD Backlight
Bright / Normal /
xDark
xDark
Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting [Bright] makes the screen bright and easy
to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery
charge faster. Displayed only when you are using the camera with the battery pack.
to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery
charge faster. Displayed only when you are using the camera with the battery pack.
Beep
Shutter
xOn
Off
xOn
Off
– Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
– Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/ press the shutter button.
– Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
– Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/ press the shutter button.
– Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
Language
—
Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in selected language.
Clock Set
OK / Cancel
Sets the date and time (pages 15 and 39).
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Item
Setting
Description
USB Connect
PTP / xNormal
Switches the USB mode (page 74).
Video Out
NTSC
PAL
PAL
– Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., USA, Japan).
– Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., Europe).
– Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., Europe).
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Precautions
Do not leave the camera in the
following places
following places
• In extremely hot place, such as in a car
parked in the sun. The camera body may
become deformed or this may cause a
malfunction.
become deformed or this may cause a
malfunction.
• Under direct sunlight or near a heater.
The camera body may become deformed
or this may cause a malfunction.
or this may cause a malfunction.
• On rocking vibration
• Near strong magnetic place
• In sandy or dusty places, be careful not to
• Near strong magnetic place
• In sandy or dusty places, be careful not to
let sand or dust get into the camera. This
may cause the camera to malfunction, and
in some cases this malfunction cannot be
repaired.
may cause the camera to malfunction, and
in some cases this malfunction cannot be
repaired.
On cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen
Wipe the screen surface with an LCD
cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the DC plug
Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with
a dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty plug.
Use of the dirty plug may not properly
charge the battery pack.
a dry cotton bud. Do not use the dirty plug.
Use of the dirty plug may not properly
charge the battery pack.
Cleaning the lens
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the camera surface
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with water, then wipe
the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use the
following as this may damage the finish or
the casing.
• Thinner
• Benzine
• Alcohol
• Diposable cloth
• Volatile insecticide
• Contact with rubber or vinyl for a long
slightly moistened with water, then wipe
the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use the
following as this may damage the finish or
the casing.
• Thinner
• Benzine
• Alcohol
• Diposable cloth
• Volatile insecticide
• Contact with rubber or vinyl for a long
time
Note on operating temperature
Your camera is designed for use between
the temperatures of 0°C and 40°C (32
the temperatures of 0°C and 40°C (32
°
F
and 104
°
F). Shooting in extremely cold or
hot places that exceed this range is not
recommended.
recommended.
On moisture condensation
If the camera is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense inside
or outside the camera. This moisture
condensation may cause a malfunction of
the camera.
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense inside
or outside the camera. This moisture
condensation may cause a malfunction of
the camera.
Moisture condensation occurs easily
when:
when:
• The camera is brought from a cold
location such as a ski slope into a warmly
heated room.
heated room.
• The camera is taken from an air-
conditioned room or car interior to the hot
outdoors, etc.
outdoors, etc.
How to prevent moisture
condensation
condensation
When bringing the camera from a cold
place to a warm place, seal the camera in a
plastic bag and allow it to adapt to
conditions at the new location over a period
of time (about an hour).
place to a warm place, seal the camera in a
plastic bag and allow it to adapt to
conditions at the new location over a period
of time (about an hour).
If moisture condensation occurs
Turn off the camera and wait about an hour
for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if
you attempt to shoot with moisture
remaining inside the lens, you will be
unable to record clear images.
for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if
you attempt to shoot with moisture
remaining inside the lens, you will be
unable to record clear images.
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