Sony DSC-P72, DSC-P32 operating instructions Nickel-Metal Hydride Charging time Battery

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Charging time

Nickel-Metal Hydride

Charging time

battery

 

 

 

NH-AA-DA × 2

Approx. 6 hours

(supplied)

 

 

 

This represents the time required to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries using the supplied battery charger in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F).

Charging is complete in approximately six hours. The CHARGE lamp may remain lit longer than six hours, but this is not a malfunction.

If you use the BC-CSQ2 battery charger supplied with the STAMINA “Super Quick charge” kit (not supplied), the batteries will charge faster.

Charging time

When charging two Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes When charging four Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries: Approximately 5 hours

Notes on the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries

If the poles of the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are dirty, the batteries may not charge properly. Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the charger by wiping them with a dry cloth.

When transporting the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, be sure to use the battery case (supplied). If the +/- metal terminals are shorted, there is a possibility of danger from excessive heat or fire.

At the time of purchase, or when the Nickel- Metal Hydride batteries have not been used for a long time, they may not fully charge. This is typical of this type of battery, and is not a malfunction. If this happens, repeatedly using up the battery fully, and then recharging it, should correct the problem.

Even when Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are not being used they loose their charge naturally over time. It is recommended that you recharge the batteries just before using them.

If you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries before fully using up the existing charge, the so-called memory effect* can occur, and the low battery warning will be triggered sooner than expected. Charging the battery after fully depleting the existing charge should correct the problem.

*The “memory effect” – the situation in which a battery temporarily accepts a less than full charge.

To use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the slide show mode (page 63) and leave it that way until the batteries are used up.

Do not peel off the external seals or damage the batteries. Never use batteries from which the seals have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that have been split in any way. These may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up of the battery, and personal scald or injury may be caused. These may cause a malfunction of the battery charger.

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Contents Enjoying movies Model No. DSC-P32/P72 Serial NoFor the Customers in the U.S.A Declaration of ConformityRegulatory Information 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 batteriesPower Save function When the Power Save function is OnShooting still images Under the average conditions1 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 timeIs shown above and V is shown below the selected item Select OK with B on the control button, then press zDate and time are set and the clock will start to keep time 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 qualityBasic still image shooting using auto mode Set the mode selector to , and turn on the cameraPress and hold the shutter button halfway down 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 featureWhen the zoom is set all the way to Set the mode selector to Press B on the control buttonShooting close-ups Macro DSC-P72 only Using the self-timer Self-timer indicator appears on the LCD screenTo cancel the self-timer during the operation Before flashed When flashed When shooting against a light sourceSelecting a flash mode Flash mode has the following featuresTo reduce red-eye when shooting live subjects Settings page 106. appears on the LCD screenShooting with the AF illuminator 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 IndexTurn on the TV, and set the TV/ Video switch to Video Viewing images on a TV screenPress b/B on the control button to select the desired image 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 folderChoosing a focus method Multipoint AFCenter 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 settingsAdjusting the flash level You can adjust the amout of flash lightFlash level Shooting multiple frames Clip MotionTo delete shot images in the midst of shooting 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 folderTo cancel the resizing Changing image sizeResize 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 zTo delete all the images in the folder Or 7, select Exit, select Exit Playback of the movie starts File numbers assigned when movies are cutEditing movies Cutting moviesTo cancel cutting Deleting unnecessary portions of moviesDecide on a cutting point 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 TransferInstalling ImageMixer Click FinishFollow instructions on each succeeding screen 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 Turn the power off and on Message Meaning/ Corrective ActionAgain Self-diagnosis display 100If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears 101 Number of images that can be saved/ shooting timeWhen the mode selector is set to Menu items102 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 StickEffective use of the battery Nickel-metal hydride batteries110 111 Battery chargerSpecifications Battery life112 Accessories54-57 LCD screen113 For shooting still imagesRecordable time indicator 101/ Self-diagnosis display 114For shooting movies 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