Sony DSC-P52 (serv.man3) Service Manual ▷ View online
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CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
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.
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:
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
—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.
receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used
with the equipment in order to comply with
the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
with the equipment in order to comply with
the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
RECYCLING NICKEL METAL
HYDRIDE BATTERIES
HYDRIDE BATTERIES
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries
are recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to
the collection and recycling location nearest
you.
are recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to
the collection and recycling location nearest
you.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or
visit http://www.rbrc.org/
rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or
visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution:
Do not handle damaged or leaking
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or
BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or
BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with
or
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never
use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please contact your
nearest Sony service station.
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never
use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please contact your
nearest Sony service station.
This product has been tested and found
compliant with the limits sets out in the EMC
Directive for using connection cables shorter
than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
compliant with the limits sets out in the EMC
Directive for using connection cables shorter
than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Attention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and
sound of this digital camera.
frequencies may influence the picture and
sound of this digital camera.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail),
restart the application or disconnect and
connect the USB cable again.
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail),
restart the application or disconnect and
connect the USB cable again.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
and Canada
and Canada
Notice on the supplied battery
charger for the customers in
the United Kingdom
charger for the customers in
the United Kingdom
For the Customers in Europe
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Certain countries may regulate disposal of the
battery used to power this product. Please
consult with your local authority.
battery used to power this product. Please
consult with your local authority.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
and Canada
and Canada
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE
COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003
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.
COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003
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.
“Memory Stick”
N50
Before using your camera
Trial recording
Before you record one-time events, you may
want to make a trial recording to make sure
that the camera is working correctly.
want to make a trial recording to make sure
that the camera is working correctly.
No compensation for contents of the
recording
recording
Contents of the recording cannot be
compensated for if recording or playback is
not possible due to a malfunction of your
camera or recording medium, etc.
compensated for if recording or playback is
not possible due to a malfunction of your
camera or recording medium, etc.
Back up recommendation
To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always
copy (back up) data to a disk.
copy (back up) data to a disk.
Notes on image data compatibility
•
This camera conforms with the Design rule
for Camera File system universal standard
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries
Association).
for Camera File system universal standard
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries
Association).
•
Playback of images recorded with your
camera on other equipment and playback of
images recorded or edited with other
equipment on your camera are not
guaranteed.
camera on other equipment and playback of
images recorded or edited with other
equipment on your camera are not
guaranteed.
Precaution on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the provision of the copyright
laws.
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the provision of the copyright
laws.
Do not shake or strike the camera
In addition to malfunctions and inability to
record images, this may render the “Memory
Stick” unusable or image data breakdown,
damage or loss may occur.
record images, this may render the “Memory
Stick” unusable or image data breakdown,
damage or loss may occur.
LCD screen, LCD finder (only models
with a LCD finder) and lens
with a LCD finder) and lens
•
The LCD screen and the LCD finder are
manufactured using extremely high-
precision technology so over 99.99% of the
pixels are operational for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black
points and/or bright points (white, red, blue
or green in color) that constantly appear on
the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These
points are normal in the manufacturing
process and do not affect the recording in
any way.
manufactured using extremely high-
precision technology so over 99.99% of the
pixels are operational for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black
points and/or bright points (white, red, blue
or green in color) that constantly appear on
the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These
points are normal in the manufacturing
process and do not affect the recording in
any way.
•
Be careful when placing the camera near a
window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen, the finder or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions.
window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen, the finder or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions.
•
Do not press the LCD screen hardly. The
screen may be uneven and that may cause a
malfunction.
screen may be uneven and that may cause a
malfunction.
•
Images may be trailed on the LCD screen in
a cold location. This is not a malfunction.
a cold location. This is not a malfunction.
The power zoom lens (for the DSC-
P72 only)
P72 only)
This camera is equipped with power zoom
lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be
careful not to apply force to it.
lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be
careful not to apply force to it.
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Remove dirt from the surface of the
flash
flash
If the dirt changes color or sticks to the
surface of the flash due to the heat of the flash,
sufficient light may not be emitted.
surface of the flash due to the heat of the flash,
sufficient light may not be emitted.
Do not get the camera wet
When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or
under similar conditions, be careful not to get
the camera wet. If moisture condensation
occurs, see page 108 and follow the
instructions on how to remove it before using
the camera.
under similar conditions, be careful not to get
the camera wet. If moisture condensation
occurs, see page 108 and follow the
instructions on how to remove it before using
the camera.
Do not expose the camera to sand or
dust
dust
Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations
may cause a malfunction.
may cause a malfunction.
Do not aim the camera at the sun or
other bright light
other bright light
This may cause irrecoverable damage to your
eyes or the malfunction of your camera.
eyes or the malfunction of your camera.
Notes on locations where you can
use the camera
use the camera
•
Do not use the camera near a location that
generates strong radio waves or emits
radiation. The camera may not be able to
record or play back properly.
generates strong radio waves or emits
radiation. The camera may not be able to
record or play back properly.
•
Do not use the camera near a TV, radio, or
tuner. This may cause noise to interfere the
camera.
tuner. This may cause noise to interfere the
camera.
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.
in this manual are reproduced images, and are
not actual images shot using this camera.
The illustrations and screen status
used in this manual
used in this manual
The illustrations and screen status used in this
manual are of the DSC-P72 unless noted
otherwise.
manual are of the DSC-P72 unless noted
otherwise.
Trademarks
•
“Memory Stick,”
, and “MagicGate
Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
Corporation.
•
“Memory Stick Duo” and
are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
•
“Memory Stick PRO” and
are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
•
“MagicGate” and
are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•
Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
•
Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iBook, and
Power Mac are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Power Mac are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
•
“Pentium” is a trademark or a registered
trademark of Intel Corporation.
trademark of Intel Corporation.
•
In addition, system and product names used
in this manual are, in general, trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective
developers or manufacturers. However, the
in this manual are, in general, trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective
developers or manufacturers. However, the
™
or ® marks are not used in all cases in this
manual.
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Table of contents
Before using your camera ......................... 4
Identifying the parts .................................. 8
Identifying the parts .................................. 8
Preparing batteries .................................. 14
Charging the batteries ............................. 14
Inserting the batteries.............................. 16
Using an external power source.............. 19
Using your camera abroad ...................... 19
Turning your camera on/off .................... 20
How to use the control button................. 20
Setting the date and time......................... 21
Charging the batteries ............................. 14
Inserting the batteries.............................. 16
Using an external power source.............. 19
Using your camera abroad ...................... 19
Turning your camera on/off .................... 20
How to use the control button................. 20
Setting the date and time......................... 21
Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”
........................................................ 23
Setting the still image size ...................... 24
Image size and quality ............................ 25
Basic still image shooting
Image size and quality ............................ 25
Basic still image shooting
– using auto mode........................... 26
Checking the last image shot
– Quick Review .............................. 28
Using the zoom feature....................... 29
Shooting close-ups – Macro
Shooting close-ups – Macro
(DSC-P72 only) .............................. 30
Using the self-timer ............................ 31
Selecting a flash mode........................ 32
Shooting with the finder ..................... 34
Selecting a flash mode........................ 32
Shooting with the finder ..................... 34
Inserting the date and time on a still
image.............................................. 35
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your
camera ............................................ 36
Viewing images on a TV screen............. 38
Deleting images ...................................... 40
Formatting a “Memory Stick” ................ 44
Formatting a “Memory Stick” ................ 44
How to setup and operate your camera
........................................................ 45
Changing menu settings ..................... 45
Changing items in the SET UP screen
Changing items in the SET UP screen
........................................................ 45
Deciding the still image quality.............. 46
Creating or selecting a folder ................. 46
Creating or selecting a folder ................. 46
Creating a new folder ......................... 47
Selecting the recording folder ............ 47
Selecting the recording folder ............ 47
Choosing a focus method ........................48
Setting the distance to the subject
Setting the distance to the subject
– Focus preset .................................49
Adjusting the exposure
– EV adjustment .............................50
Selecting a metering mode......................51
Adjusting color tones – White Balance...52
Adjusting the flash level – Flash level ....53
Shooting multiple frames
Adjusting color tones – White Balance...52
Adjusting the flash level – Flash level ....53
Shooting multiple frames
– Clip Motion .................................54
Shooting in Multi Burst mode
– Multi Burst...................................55
Shooting two images in succession
– Burst 2 .........................................56
Shooting still images for e-mail
– E-Mail..........................................56
Shooting still images with audio files
– Voice............................................57
Shooting according to scene conditions
........................................................58
Adding special effects
– Picture Effect ...............................60
Getting started
Shooting still images
Viewing still images
Deleting still images
Before advanced operations
Advanced still image
shooting
shooting
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