Sony DSC-P1 - Manual (Page 15)

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Basic operations B Recording
Recording still images
Still images are recorded in JPEG format.
To record still images, slide the POWER switch to turn on the power and insert a
“Memory Stick.”
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Exposure and focus are automatically adjusted.
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When the AE lock indicator
z
changes to flashing slowly, the subject may be difficult to
focus on (dark or no contrast) or the subject may be extremely close. Release the shutter and
focus again, and be sure to check the picture after recording.
If you skip step 2 and press the shutter fully down
The shutter sounds and the image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”.
You cannot record an image when:
— The recording conditions require a flash and the strobe charge lamp (page 17) is
flashing.
1
Set the MODE selector to STILL.
2
Press and hold the shutter button halfway
down and check the image.
While the AE lock indicator
z
(green) is flashing
rapidly, the image freezes momentarily, but is not
yet recorded. When the camera finishes the
automatic adjustments*, the AE lock indicator
z
stops flashing rapidly and lights up.**
The camera is ready for recording.
To cancel the recording, release the shutter button.
3
Press the shutter button fully down.
The shutter sounds and the image is recorded on the “Memory Stick.”
When “RECORDING” disappears, you can record the next image.
POWER switch
AE lock indicator
Remaining memory
capacity indicator