Sony DSC-P52 (serv.man3) Service Manual ▷ View online
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(Setup 1)
(Setup 2)
Create REC.
Folder
Folder
OK / Cancel
Creates a folder for recording images (page 46).
Change REC.
Folder
Folder
OK / Cancel
Changes a folder for recording images (page 46).
Item
Setting
Description
Power Save
x On / Off
Selects whether to use the Power Save mode (page 17). Displayed only when you are using the camera
with the batteries.
with the batteries.
LCD Brightness
Bright/ xNormal/
Dark
Dark
Selects the LCD brightness. This has no effect on the recorded images.
LCD Backlight
Bright/Normal/
x
Dark
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 batteries.
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 batteries.
Beep
Shutter
x
On
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 21, 45).
Item
Setting
Description
USB Connect
PTP/xNormal
Switches the USB mode (page 78).
Video Out
NTSC
PAL
PAL
– Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., Japan, USA).
– Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., Europe).
– Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., Europe).
Item
Setting
Description
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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
• On sandy or in dusty place
• Near strong magnetic place
• On sandy or in dusty place
Do not let sand get into the camera. Sand
or dust may cause the camera to
malfunction and sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
or dust may cause the camera to
malfunction and sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
Cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen
Clean 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 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
The camera is designed for use within a
temperature range of 0°C to 40°C (32°F to
104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot
locations that exceed this range is not
recommended.
temperature range of 0°C to 40°C (32°F to
104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot
locations that exceed this range is not
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.
To prevent moisture condensation
When bringing the camera from a cold
place to a warm place, seal the camera in a
plastic bag and leave it in the new location
for about an hour. Remove the plastic bag
when the camera has adapted to the new
temperature.
place to a warm place, seal the camera in a
plastic bag and leave it in the new location
for about an hour. Remove the plastic bag
when the camera has adapted to the new
temperature.
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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The internal rechargeable button
battery
battery
This camera has an internal rechargeable
button battery for maintaining the date and
time and other settings regardless of
whether the power is on or off.
This rechargeable button battery is
continually charged as long as you are using
the camera. However, if you use the camera
for only short periods it discharges
gradually, and if you do not use the camera
at all for about one month it becomes
completely discharged. In this case, be sure
to charge this rechargeable button battery
before using the camera.
Note that even if this rechargeable button
battery is not charged, you can still use the
camera as long as you do not record the date
and time.
button battery for maintaining the date and
time and other settings regardless of
whether the power is on or off.
This rechargeable button battery is
continually charged as long as you are using
the camera. However, if you use the camera
for only short periods it discharges
gradually, and if you do not use the camera
at all for about one month it becomes
completely discharged. In this case, be sure
to charge this rechargeable button battery
before using the camera.
Note that even if this rechargeable button
battery is not charged, you can still use the
camera as long as you do not record the date
and time.
How to charge
Connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall
socket) using the AC Adaptor (not
supplied), or install charged batteries, and
leave the camera for 24 hours or more with
the power turned off.
socket) using the AC Adaptor (not
supplied), or install charged batteries, and
leave the camera for 24 hours or more with
the power turned off.
The “Memory Stick”
“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable
and versatile IC recording medium with a
data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a
floppy disk.
You can use the “Memory Stick” as an
external recording media that can be
attached or removed as well as exchanging
data between the units.
and versatile IC recording medium with a
data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a
floppy disk.
You can use the “Memory Stick” as an
external recording media that can be
attached or removed as well as exchanging
data between the units.
There are two types of “Memory Stick”: an
ordinary “Memory Stick” and a
“MagicGate Memory Stick” that are
equipped with the MagicGate copyright
protection technology. You can use both
types of “Memory Stick” with your camera.
However, because your camera does not
support the MagicGate standards, data
recorded with your camera is not subject to
MagicGate
ordinary “Memory Stick” and a
“MagicGate Memory Stick” that are
equipped with the MagicGate copyright
protection technology. You can use both
types of “Memory Stick” with your camera.
However, because your camera does not
support the MagicGate standards, data
recorded with your camera is not subject to
MagicGate
*
copyright protection.
You can also use the “Memory Stick Duo”
and “Memory Stick PRO” with the camera.
and “Memory Stick PRO” with the camera.
*
MagicGate is copyright protection technology
that uses encryption technology.
that uses encryption technology.
•
The “Memory Stick” formatted with a computer
is not guaranteed to operate with this camera.
is not guaranteed to operate with this camera.
**
The camera cannot record or play back the
data needed by the MagicGate function.
We cannot ensure all of the functions of each
“Memory Stick.”
data needed by the MagicGate function.
We cannot ensure all of the functions of each
“Memory Stick.”
Notes on use of the “Memory Stick”
(supplied)
(supplied)
•
You cannot record, edit, or delete images when
the write-protect switch is set to LOCK. The
position or the shape of the write-protect switch
may differ depending on the “Memory Stick”
you use.
the write-protect switch is set to LOCK. The
position or the shape of the write-protect switch
may differ depending on the “Memory Stick”
you use.
•
Data may be damaged in the following cases:
–
Removing the “Memory Stick” or turning off
the camera while reading or writing data.
the camera while reading or writing data.
–
Using the camera in a location subject to the
effects of static electricity or noise.
effects of static electricity or noise.
•
We recommend you back up any important
data.
data.
•
Do not attach any other material than the
supplied label on the labeling position.
supplied label on the labeling position.
•
When you attach the supplied label, be sure to
attach it to the labeling position. Be careful that
the label does not stick out.
attach it to the labeling position. Be careful that
the label does not stick out.
•
When you carry or store the “Memory Stick,”
put it in the case supplied with it.
put it in the case supplied with it.
•
Do not touch the terminals of a “Memory
Stick” with your hand or a metal object.
Stick” with your hand or a metal object.
“Memory Stick”
Recording/
Playback
Playback
Memory Stick (Memory Stick Duo)
a
MagicGate Memory Stick
(MagicGate Memory Stick Duo)
(MagicGate Memory Stick Duo)
a
**
Memory Stick PRO
a
**
Terminal
Write-protect
switch
switch
Labeling position
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•
Do not strike, bend or drop a “Memory Stick.”
•
Do not disassemble or modify a “Memory
Stick.”
Stick.”
•
Do not expose the “Memory Stick” to water.
•
Avoid using or storing the “Memory Stick” in
the following places:
the following places:
–
In a car parked in the sun, or at a high
temperature.
temperature.
–
Under direct sunlight.
–
In a humid place or near corrosive material.
Notes on use of the “Memory Stick
Duo” (not supplied)
Duo” (not supplied)
•
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into
the “Memory Stick Duo” Adaptor when using
the “Memory Stick Duo” with the camera.
the “Memory Stick Duo” Adaptor when using
the “Memory Stick Duo” with the camera.
•
Verify that you are inserting the “Memory Stick
Duo” in the proper direction when inserting it
into the “Memory Stick Duo” Adaptor.
Duo” in the proper direction when inserting it
into the “Memory Stick Duo” Adaptor.
•
Verify that you are inserting the “Memory Stick
Duo” Adaptor in the proper direction when
inserting it into the camera. Inserting it in the
wrong direction may cause a malfunction.
Duo” Adaptor in the proper direction when
inserting it into the camera. Inserting it in the
wrong direction may cause a malfunction.
•
Do not insert a “Memory Stick Duo” that is not
inserted into a “Memory Stick Duo” Adaptor
into a “Memory Stick”-compatible unit. This
may cause a malfunction of the unit.
inserted into a “Memory Stick Duo” Adaptor
into a “Memory Stick”-compatible unit. This
may cause a malfunction of the unit.
Note on use of the “Memory Stick
PRO” (not supplied)
PRO” (not supplied)
“Memory Stick PRO” with a capacity of up to
1 GB is verified for this camera.
1 GB is verified for this camera.
The nickel-metal
hydride batteries
hydride batteries
Effective use of the battery
• Battery performance decreases in low-
temperature surroundings, and the battery
life is shortened under such
circumstances. To use the battery longer,
we recommend you keep the battery
stored in the supplied battery case, in a
pocket close to your body to warm it, and
insert it in your camera just before you
start shooting.
life is shortened under such
circumstances. To use the battery longer,
we recommend you keep the battery
stored in the supplied battery case, in a
pocket close to your body to warm it, and
insert it in your camera just before you
start shooting.
• If you shoot a lot using the zoom and
flash, the battery power will be used up
faster.
faster.
• We recommend having spare batteries
handy for two or three times the expected
shooting time, and try test shooting
before the actually using the camera.
shooting time, and try test shooting
before the actually using the camera.
• Do not expose the battery to water. The
battery is not water-resistant.
Battery life
• The battery life is limited. Battery
capacity decreases little by little as you
use it more and more, and as time passes.
When the battery operating time seems to
have been considerably shortened, a
probable cause is that the battery has
reached the end of its life.
use it more and more, and as time passes.
When the battery operating time seems to
have been considerably shortened, a
probable cause is that the battery has
reached the end of its life.
• The battery life varies depending on
storage, operating conditions, and
environment, and is different for each
battery.
environment, and is different for each
battery.
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