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DKC-FP3
3-867-759-11 (2)
Digital
Still Camera
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
Owner’s 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. DKC-FP3
Serial No.
DKC-FP3
ª 1999 Sony Corporation
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WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. For the customers in the U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
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Contents Battery Safety Precautions ...... 5 Viewing Operation Precautions.............. 6 Checking the Picture Content ......................... 39 Viewing Pictures on a Television ................... 44 To Maintain the Efficiency of the Camera ....................................... 7 Using a PC Card Reader ................................. 44 Using the PC Card/Parallel Port Adaptor ....... 45 Please Read This ....................... 8 Checking the Supplied Advanced Operations Accessories ....
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Playback Rotating the Picture ........................................ 87 Viewing an Enlarged Picture .......................... 88 Checking the Histogram of a Picture ............. 90 Erasing Erasing All Pictures ........................................ 91 Erasing Selected Pictures ............................... 92 Erasing Pictures during Playback ................... 94 Making it Impossible to Erase Important Pictures (Protect) ............................................ 96 Miscellaneous Sett
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Introduction Battery Safety Precautions Follow the safety advice below to avoid leakage, internal heating, fires, explosions or accidental ingestion of batteries. DANGER (This applies only to battery packs) • Only charge the battery with the supplied charger. • Do not put the battery into fire. Do not short it out or dissassemble it. Do not heat in a microwave or conventional oven. If you carry or store the battery with metal objects such as coins or hairpins, shorts may occur. • Do not rechar
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Introduction Operation Precautions Places you should not leave Maintenance your camera If dirty, wipe clean with a soft cloth. Do not operate or store your camera in places such as those listed below. Care of the camera body Doing so may lead to the breakdown of your camera. • If the camera is very dirty, wipe with a soft coth moistened with a thin solution of neutral • Unusually hot places detergent. Wipe dry with a cloth. If left in very hot places such as under the sun • Do not use alcohol,
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Introduction To Maintain the Efficiency of the Camera Operating and Storage Places To avoid possible breakdown, do not use or store the camera in the following places: • Extremely hot or cold places (The operating temperature is 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)) • In direct sunlight for long periods or near heating equipment • Humid or dusty places • Where it is exposed to rain • Places subject to strong vibrations • Near sources of strong magnetism • Near sources of powerful electromagnetic radiati
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Introduction Please Read This Test Shooting Before shooting, take a few test shots to make sure pictures are being taken normally. No Compensation for Picture Content If a picture is not recorded due to a problem with the digital still camera, the recording content cannot be compensated. Copyright Laws Pictures that you take with your digital still camera other than for personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission from the copyright owner in accordance with copyright laws. Be aware that
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Introduction Camera Playback Data • Picture data recorded by the camera may be played back on the camera • Picture data that has been edited on a personal computer or processed may not be played back by the camera even if it is recorded by the camera. Data Recorded on the PC Card Picture data is recorded in the following formats: IMJP XXXX (folder name)/MVC XXXXX.jpg (file name) (When the mode menu quality settings are High, Middle, and Low.) IMTIXXXX (folder name)/MVCXXXXX.tif (file name) (When
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Introduction Checking the Supplied Accessories Before using the camera, make sure you have the following supplied accessories. Lens cap (1, fitted on the camera) Viewfinder cap (1, fitted on the camera) Video cable (1) Wireless remote control (1) Remote control cable (5 meters, 1) AC adaptor/charger AC-VQ800 (with AC and DC power cables, 1) PC interface cable (1) User’s manual (This book, 1) TWAIN driver software on CD-ROM (1) GB 10
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Introduction “Memory Stick” (1) Memory Stick/PC Card Adaptor (1) GB 11
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Introduction Features 1/2 Inch 1,500,000 Pixel CCD The digital still camera comes equipped with an all-pixel reading 1/2 inch CCD with 1,500,000 effective picture dots. The unit also uses a primary color filter and 1344 · 1024 pixel high-resolution to reproduce the natural colors and resolution of photographs. 5· Wide Zoom Lens To make the most of the high-resolution CCD, the camera is equipped with a 5¥ wide zoom lens for focal distances of 28 mm to 140 mm (equivalent to 35 mm film cameras).
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Introduction Loading to a Video Output Terminal If the unit is connected to a television by the supplied video cable, pictures taken by the digital still camera can easily be played back on the television. This can be a particularly powerful display tool for presentations for meetings and such. Using the PC Card and “Memory Stick” The digital still camera uses the highly reliable PC card (PCMCIA ATA TYPE II) and long-lasting “Memory Stick” (for use when inserted in the Memory Stick/PC Card Adap
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Locations and Functions of Parts Locations and Functions of Parts Front 1 2 6 5 3 WB 4 1 Flash The camera has a built-in Guide Number GN10 flash. To use the flash, press the flash pop-up key. The cover will open and the flash warms up. The flash is stored when you close the cover. 2 Flash Pop-up Key Press the flash pop-up key to open the flash cover. 3 5× Zoom Lens You can manually adjust the zoom lens (28 mm to 140 mm (5×) on a 35 mm film camera) by rotating the zoom ring. After adjusting t
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Locations and Functions of Parts Rear 1 2 3 4 5 6 AE-LOCK R-REVIEW •PC DISP INDEX/EZ.FOCUS LCD •OFF •CAM •PLAY MENU EXCUTE EXIT !¦
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0987 1 Viewfinder Lets you frame the picture. 2 Eyesight Adjustment Lever Adjusts the level of the viewfinder to suit the eyesight of the picture taker. 3 Review Button Lets you view and play back pictures during the time set in the REVIEW TIME of the custom menu when pressed directly after taking a picture. 4 AE-LOCK Button The exposure va
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Locations and Functions of Parts 7 Access Lamp Lights in red when a card is accessed by the camera during picture taking or playback. Caution When the access lamp is lit, do not eject the card or turn off the power source. The PC Card or “Memory Stick” may be damaged. Note The PC Card and the “Memory Stick” installed in the Memory Stick/PC Card Adaptor are both referred to here as CARD. 8 LCD Button Switches the LCD monitor on and off. 9 INDEX/EZ.FOCUS button In the PLAY mode, pressing this but
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Locations and Functions of Parts qh Power/Mode Dial Selects camera conditions when turned while the mode lock (green) is held down. • OFF Turns the power off. • CAM Allows you to take pictures (CAM mode). • PLAY Allows you to play back the pictures you have taken (PLAY mode). •PC Allows you to connect to the PC (PC mode). Note LCD Monitor Display When the power/mode dial is turned to CAM, the LCD monitor remains off. If necessary, press the LCD button to turn the LCD monitor on. When the power/
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QUAL DRIVE WB WB Locations and Functions of Parts AE Top 1 2 3 EV ISO AE-LOCK R-REVIEW !°
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098 76 5 4 1 Focus Ring Rotate left or right to adjust the focus. 2 Zoom Ring Rotate left or right to adjust the zoom ratio of the zoom lens. 3 Release Button Operates the shutter when shooting. 4 [z] (Light Metering Select) Button By turning the shift dial while pressing this button, you can choose from Spot (a Spot light metering) or Average ([ ]: average light metering) to measure the lig
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Locations and Functions of Parts 9 Mode Dial Pressing the shift button (top button) after it has been adjusted to the desired position sets the picture size and quality (in CAM mode) and changes the picture to be played back (in PLAY mode). 0 Shift Button Pressing this button after moving the mode dial to the desired position sets the picture quality or picture size (in CAM mode) or changes the picture that is played back (in PLAY mode). qa Connector Cover When using the video output terminal, t
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Locations and Functions of Parts Bottom 3 1 2 1 Tripod Hoke Attach a tripod here. Standards are as listed below. ISO Standard l = 4.5mm +/- 0.2mm ASA Standard l = 0.197 inch 2 Battery Cover Open or close this cover to insert or take out the battery pack. 3 Battery Cover Lock Slide this lock to insert or take out the battery pack. GB 20
