SONY DSCP1
Service Manual

Recording images in macro
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Using the PROGRAM AE function
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Spot light-metering mode Select this mode when there is backlight or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, etc. Position the point you want to record on the spot light-metering cross hair.
LCD screen

Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE)
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Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Press MACRO so that the (auto macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen. You can record a subject as close as about 4 inches (10 cm) from the lens surface with the zoom set all the way to the W side. (About 19 3/4 inches (50 cm) on the T side)

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Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. Twilight mode Suppresses the washed-out color of a bright subject in a dark place so that you can record the subject without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Twilight plus mode Increases the effectiveness of the twilight mode function. Landscape mode Focuses only on a distant subject to record landscapes, etc. Panfocus mode Changes the focus quickly and simply from a close subject to a distant subject.

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Spot light-metering cross hair

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Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Select [CAMERA] and then [EXPOSURE] from the menu. Select the desired exposure value. Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background. You can select values ranging from +2.0 EV to �2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.

To cancel PROGRAM AE Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until the indicator on the LCD screen goes out.
Notes
� You can focus only on distant subjects in Landscape mode. � In Panfocus mode, the zoom position and focus are fixed. � When you record in the Twilight plus mode, we recommend that you use a tripod to prevent shaking. � Set the forced flash when you use the flash in the following modes: �Twilight mode �Twilight plus mode �Landscape mode � You cannot use the PROGRAM AE function when [REC MODE] is set to [TEXT]. � The noise may increase in twilight plus mode.

To return to normal recording mode Press MACRO again so that disappears from the LCD screen.
Notes
� You cannot record images in macro with the following PROGRAM AE modes. � Landscape mode � Panfocus mode � You cannot record images in macro when appears on the LCD screen. � When recording images in macro, use the LCD screen. If you record using the finder, the range visible in the finder may differ from the actual recording range.

Note
The exposure may not be adjusted properly when the subject is extremely bright or dark, or when using the flash.

B Various recording

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Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE)
Normally the white balance is automatically adjusted.

Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME) 4 1

Enjoying picture effects (P.EFFECT)
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Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Select [CAMERA] and then [WHITE BALANCE] from the menu. Select the desired white balance setting. IN DOOR (n) � Places where the lighting condition changes quickly � Under bright lighting such as photography studios � Under sodium or mercury lamps OUT DOOR ( ) Recording a sunrise/sunset, night scene, neon signs, or fireworks HOLD Recording a single-colored subject or background AUTO (No indicator) Adjusts the white balance automatically

Set the MODE selector to STILL. Select [EFFECT] and then [DATE/TIME] from the menu. Select the date and time setting. DAY&TIME The date, hour and minutes are imposed onto the image. DATE The year, month and day are imposed onto the image. OFF The date and time are not imposed onto the image.

Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Select [EFFECT] and then [P.EFFECT] from the menu. Select the desired mode. SOLARIZE The light contrast is clearer and the picture looks like an illustration. B&W The picture is monochrome (black and white). SEPIA The picture is colored like an old picture. NEG.ART The color and brightness of the picture are reversed.

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Record the image. The date and time are not displayed during recording. The date and time are displayed when playing back images.

To cancel picture effect Select [OFF] in step 3.

To reactivate auto adjustment Select [AUTO] in step 3.
Note
Select [AUTO] when recording under fluorescent lighting.

Notes
� If you select [DATE] in step 3, the date is imposed onto the image in the order selected with �Setting the date and time� (page 12). � The date and time are not imposed onto Clip Motion images.

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