Sony DSC-P72, DSC-P32 operating instructions 107, Setup

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Item	Setting	Description
Create REC.	OK / Cancel	Creates a folder for recording images (page 47).
Folder

Change REC.	OK / Cancel	Changes a folder for recording images (page 47).
Folder

(Setup 1)

Item	Setting	Description
Power Save	x On / Off	Selects whether to use the Power Save mode (page 17). Displayed only when you are using the camera
		with the batteries.

LCD Brightness	Bright/ xNormal/	Selects the LCD brightness. This has no effect on the recorded images.
	Dark

LCD Backlight	Bright/Normal/	Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting [Bright] makes the screen bright and easy to see
	xDark	when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster.
		Displayed only when you are using the camera with the batteries.

Beep	Shutter	– Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
	x On	– Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/ press the shutter button.
	Off	– Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

Language	—	Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in selected language.

Clock Set	OK / Cancel	Sets the date and time (pages 21, 45).

(Setup 2)

Item	Setting	Description
USB Connect	PTP/xNormal	Switches the USB mode (page 78).

Video Out	NTSC	– Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., Japan, USA).
	PAL	– Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., Europe).

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Contents Enjoying movies Model No. DSC-P32/P72 Serial NoRegulatory Information For the Customers in the U.S.ADeclaration of Conformity For the Customers in Europe For the Customers in the U.S.A. and CanadaN50 For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada Memory StickBefore using your camera Do not expose the camera to sand or dust Power zoom lens for the DSC- P72 onlyFlash Do not get the camera wetTrademarks Table of contents Enjoying images on your Computer TroubleshootingStill image editing Enjoying moviesDSC-P72 Identifying the partsJack cover Self-timer/recording lamp red 31/27Finder AE/AF lock lamp greenAF illuminator Identifying the parts DSC-P32Qa qs qd qf qg qh qj Batteries that cannot be used Preparing batteriesCharging the batteries Acceptable batteriesCharging time Nickel-Metal Hydride Charging time BatteryInsert the batteries Open the battery coverClose the battery cover Inserting the batteriesShooting still images Under the average conditions1 Power Save functionWhen the Power Save function is On Shooting3 movies Playing back2 still imagesPower sources Using an external power source Using your camera abroadTo turn off the power Turning your camera on/off How to use the control buttonAuto Power Off function Press Power to turn on the cameraSet the mode selector to Setting the date and timeDate and time are set and the clock will start to keep time Is shown above and V is shown below the selected itemSelect OK with B on the control button, then press z Insert the Memory Stick Inserting and removing a Memory StickOpen the Memory Stick cover Slide the cover in the direction of the arrowSetting the still image size Number of images that can be saved in a Memory Stick2 Image size and qualityPress and hold the shutter button halfway down Basic still image shooting using auto modeSet the mode selector to , and turn on the camera Position on the mode selector Press b 7 on the control button Basic still image shooting using auto modeAbout Auto Focus Checking the last image shot Quick ReviewSmart zoom Using the zoom featureShooting close-ups Macro DSC-P72 only When the zoom is set all the way toSet the mode selector to Press B on the control button To cancel the self-timer during the operation Using the self-timerSelf-timer indicator appears on the LCD screen Before flashed When flashed When shooting against a light sourceSelecting a flash mode Flash mode has the following featuresShooting with the AF illuminator To reduce red-eye when shooting live subjectsSettings page 106. appears on the LCD screen Shooting with the finder Inserting the date and time on a still image Set the mode selector to SETSET UP screen appears Mode selector to to shoot your imageIndex nine-image screen Viewing images on the LCD screen of your cameraViewing on the single-image screen Single single-image screenScreen Viewing on the index nine- or triple-image screenImage screen To display the next previous IndexPress b/B on the control button to select the desired image Turn on the TV, and set the TV/ Video switch to VideoViewing images on a TV screen PAL-M system Watching images on a TV screenNtsc system PAL systemSelect Delete with v on the control button, then press z To cancel the deletionDeleting images Press DeleteDelete mark is indicated on Deleting on the Index nine-image screenSelect Exit with b on the control button, then press z Images with marks have been deletedDeleting still images Select OK with v on the control button, then press z To cancel the formattingSelect Cancel with V on the control button, then press z Formatting a Memory StickTo turn off the SET UP screen display How to setup and operate your cameraChanging menu settings Changing items in the SET UP screenCreating or selecting a folder Set the mode selector to Press MenuMode selector SET UP Deciding the still image qualitySelecting the recording folder To cancel folder creationTo cancel changing the recording folder Creating a new folderCenter AF Choosing a focus methodMultipoint AF Shooting techniques Setting the distance to the subjectFocus preset Menu settingsTo return to auto adjust mode Adjusting the exposureTo return to auto focus mode EV adjustmentSpot metering Selecting a metering modeFor the DSC-P72 Set the mode selector to or Press Menu Multi-pattern meteringWhite Balance Adjusting color tonesTo cancel spot metering To return to automatic settingsFlash level Adjusting the flash levelYou can adjust the amout of flash light To delete shot images in the midst of shooting Shooting multiple framesClip Motion Frames will be recorded as one image image size 1.2M Shooting in Multi Burst modeMulti Burst Shoot your imageMail Shooting two images in successionShooting still images for e-mail BurstRelease the shutter button for up to 40 seconds Shooting still images with audio filesVoice You can record still images with audio filesShooting according to scene conditions Twilight portrait modeNR slow shutter Select Camera with b, then select the desired mode with v/VTo return to the normal shooting , select Auto or Program, select Off To cancel Picture EffectAdding special effects Picture EffectSelecting the folder and playing back images To cancel the selectionWhen multiple folders are created in the Memory Stick , select CancelEnlarging an image To cancel enlarged viewingAdjust the zoom with the zoom W/T buttons Enlarging a portion of a still imageSlide show To cancel the slide show settingPlaying back successive images Recording an enlargedRotate To cancel the rotationRotating still images To skip to the next/previous image during slide showTo pause Playing back images shot in Multi Burst modePlaying back continuously Playing back frame by frameTo delete shot images On the single screen To cancel the protectionProtecting images ProtectOn the Index triple-image screen To release protectionTo protect all the images in folder To release protection of all the images in the folderResize To cancel the resizingChanging image size Select Dpof with b/B, then press z Choosing images to printPrint Dpof mark To delete the markSelect Dpof with v , then press z To cancel the markingTo delete all the marks from the images in the folder Press Menu Select OK with B, then press zBefore operation Indicators on the screen while you are shooting moviesTo shoot with a self-timer Shooting moviesTo fast-forward / rewind Indicators on the screen while you are viewing moviesTo adjust the volume Viewing movies on the LCD screenRepeat to delete other movies Press Delete To cancel the deletionDeleting movies Select Delete with v , then press z, select Exit To delete all the images in the folderOr 7, select Exit Playback of the movie starts File numbers assigned when movies are cutEditing movies Cutting moviesDecide on a cutting point To cancel cuttingDeleting unnecessary portions of movies Recommended computer environment USB modeContents of the CD-ROM Copying images to your computer For Windows usersClick USB Driver on the title screen Installing the USB driverClick Next. When the Information screen appears, click Next Click Cyber-shot on the model selection screenClick Next. When License Agreement screen appears, click Yes Installing Image TransferFollow instructions on each succeeding screen Installing ImageMixerClick Finish Connecting the camera to your computer Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me Copying images using Image TransferFor Windows 2000, Me, or XP users For Windows 98 or 98SE usersDouble-click My Computer, then double-click Removable Disk Changing Image Transfer settingsCopying images without using Image Transfer When a removable disk icon is not shownDouble-click My Documents on the desktop Copying images using the Windows XP AutoPlay wizardViewing the images on your computer Click NextImage file storage destinations and file names Example when viewing folders on Windows Me999MSDCF Folder File name File meaningSteps your OS requires Installing the USB driverConnecting your camera to your computer Copying images to your computer For Macintosh usersFor Mac OS X users Copying imagesDouble-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop Viewing the images on your computerFor the Macintosh edition Creating a Video CDStart ImageMixer Click Drag & drop the desired file or album to the menu screenBattery and power TroubleshootingWhile shooting still images Shooting still images / moviesMonochrome black White Vertical streaks appear Symptom Cause Solution Image is too brightMacro mode does not Image isDeleting/editing an image Viewing imagesComputers Memory Stick Others Following messages appear on the LCD screen Again Turn the power off and onMessage Meaning/ Corrective Action If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears Self-diagnosis display100 101 Number of images that can be saved/ shooting time102 When the mode selector is set toMenu items 103 When Camera is set to Auto, these items are not displayedInterval 104105 When the mode selector is set toMemory Stick Tool SET UP items106 Camera107 SetupDo not leave the camera in the following places PrecautionsCleaning 108109 Internal rechargeable button batteryHow to charge Memory Stick110 Effective use of the batteryNickel-metal hydride batteries 111 Battery chargerSpecifications Battery life112 Accessories54-57 LCD screen113 For shooting still imagesFor shooting movies Recordable time indicator 101/ Self-diagnosis display114 Numbers in parentheses indicate Recording mode indicator 73 N Playback indicator 73/Volume115 For still image playback For movie playback116 IndexPAL 117Page Page 8 0 8 7 7 1