Sony DSC-P2 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Charging the battery pack (continued)
Battery life and the number of
images that can be recorded/
viewed
The tables show approximate guidelines
for the length of time the camera can be
used when you shoot in Normal mode in
an environment where the ambient
temperature is 25°C (77°F), and the
supplied battery pack is fully charged. The
guidelines for the number of images that
can be recorded or viewed allow for
changing the supplied “Memory Stick” as
necessary. Actual results may differ
slightly from these, depending on the
conditions of use.
Shooting still images
Under the average conditions
*1
)
*1)
Shooting under the following conditions:
The LCD screen is set to ON.
The image quality is set to [FINE].
Shooting one image every 30 seconds.
Alternatively pressing the zoom W and T
buttons fully for each shot.
Using the flash once in every two shots.
Turning on and off once in every ten shots.
Shooting
*2)
continuously
*2)
Shooting under the following conditions:
The image quality is set to [STANDARD].
Flash mode is set to “ ” (no flash).
Shooting continuously every three seconds.
Viewing
*3)
still images
*3)
With the LCD screen on, viewing single
images in order, one approximately every
three seconds
Shooting
*4)
movies
*4)
Continuous shooting with an image size of
160×112
The battery life and the number of images
recordable are decreased under the following
conditions:
At low temperatures.
Using the flash.
Turning on and off frequently.
Using the zoom frequently.
When [POWER SAVE] is set to [OFF].
When [LCD BACKLIGHT] is set to
[BRIGHT].
Using the battery pack used repeatedly or
self-discharged after charging (page 96).
The POWER SAVE function
When the POWER SAVE function is
activated, you can shoot for a longer
period of time.
Set the mode dial to SET UP, and set
[POWER SAVE] in [SETUP 2] to [ON].
The factory setting is [ON] (page 93).
When the POWER SAVE function is
activated
The LCD screen will be darker than it is when
[POWER SAVE] is set to [OFF]. You cannot
change the settings for [LCD BACKLIGHT]
at this time (page 93).
When the power turns on, the Flash mode is
normally set to “ ” (No flash).
If you want to shoot using the flash, press v
( ) on the control button, and select “
(Forced flash) or Auto (page 24).
When shooting sill images, the focus only
works while the shutter button is pressed
down halfway.
Image size
NP-FC10 (supplied)
No. of images
Battery life
(min.)
1600×1200 Approx. 140 Approx. 70
Image
size
NP-FC10 (supplied)
LCD
screen
No. of
images
Battery
life (min.)
1600×1200
ON Approx. 1400 Approx. 70
OFF Approx. 2200 Approx. 110
640×480
ON Approx. 1400 Approx. 70
OFF Approx. 2200 Approx. 110
Image size
NP-FC10 (supplied)
No. of images
Battery life
(min.)
1600×1200 Approx. 3200 Approx. 160
640×480 Approx. 3200 Approx. 160
NP-FC10 (supplied)
LCD screen ON
(min.)
LCD screen OFF
(min.)
Approx. 90 Approx. 120