Sony DSC-P32, DSC-P72 When shooting against a light source, Selecting a flash mode

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Selecting a flash mode

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, Set the mode selector to, and press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly to select a flash mode.

The flash mode has the following features.

No indicator (Auto): The camera decides to use the flash based on lighting conditions. The flash will be used when there is not enough light or when shooting a subject against a light source.

(Forced flash): The flash will be used regardless of the amount of ambient light.

(Slow synchro): The flash will be used regardless of the amount of ambient light. In this mode, the shutter speed is slower under dark conditions, so you can clearly shoot a background that is out of the

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(No flash): The flash will not be used.

•If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first to make the menu disappear.

•You can carry out this operation even when the

mode selector is set to (Clip motion).

•The recommended distance using the flash is

about 0.5 m to 3.8 m (19 3/4 inches to 12 feet 5 19/32 inches) (W)/0.5 m to 2.5 m

(19 3/4 inches to 8 feet 2 7/16 inches) (T) (DSC- P72) or 0.5 m to 3.8 m (19 3/4 inches to

12 feet 5 19/32 inches) (DSC-P32) when [ISO] is set to [Auto].

•You can change the brightness of the flash using [Flash Level] in the menu settings (page 103).

•If you look at the LCD screen in a dark place in

Auto or(Forced flash) mode, you may notice some “noise” in the image, but this will have no

effect on the image you shoot.

•Because the shutter speed is slower under dark

conditions when(Slow synchro) or (No flash) is selected, it is recommended that you

use a tripod.

•While the flash is being charged, thelamp flashes. After charging is completed, the lamp

goes out.

•The flash mode selected here is preserved even when the camera is turned off.

When shooting against a light source

In Auto mode, shooting against a light source automatically flashes even when there is enough light around the subject. (Daylight synchro)

Before flashed

When flashed

•The best perfofmance may not be given depending on shooting conditions.

•When you do not want to use the flash, set the

flash mode to (No flash).

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Contents Model No. DSC-P32/P72 Serial No Enjoying moviesRegulatory Information For the Customers in the U.S.ADeclaration of Conformity For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada For the Customers in EuropeMemory Stick N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A. and CanadaBefore using your camera Power zoom lens for the DSC- P72 only FlashDo not get the camera wet Do not expose the camera to sand or dustTrademarks Table of contents Troubleshooting Still image editingEnjoying movies Enjoying images on your ComputerIdentifying the parts DSC-P72Self-timer/recording lamp red 31/27 FinderAE/AF lock lamp green Jack coverIdentifying the parts DSC-P32 AF illuminatorQa qs qd qf qg qh qj Preparing batteries Charging the batteriesAcceptable batteries Batteries that cannot be usedNickel-Metal Hydride Charging time Battery Charging timeOpen the battery cover Close the battery coverInserting the batteries Insert the batteriesShooting still images Under the average conditions1 Power Save functionWhen the Power Save function is On Playing back2 still images Shooting3 moviesUsing an external power source Using your camera abroad Power sourcesTurning your camera on/off How to use the control button Auto Power Off functionPress Power to turn on the camera To turn off the powerSetting the date and time Set the mode selector toDate 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 Inserting and removing a Memory Stick Open the Memory Stick coverSlide the cover in the direction of the arrow Insert the Memory StickSetting the still image size Image size and quality Number of images that can be saved in a Memory Stick2Press 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 Basic still image shooting using auto mode About Auto FocusChecking the last image shot Quick Review Press b 7 on the control buttonUsing the zoom feature Smart zoomShooting 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 When shooting against a light source Selecting a flash modeFlash mode has the following features Before flashed When flashedShooting with the AF illuminator To reduce red-eye when shooting live subjectsSettings page 106. appears on the LCD screen Shooting with the finder Set the mode selector to SET SET UP screen appearsMode selector to to shoot your image Inserting the date and time on a still imageViewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Viewing on the single-image screenSingle single-image screen Index nine-image screenViewing on the index nine- or triple-image screen Image screenTo display the next previous Index ScreenPress 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 Watching images on a TV screen Ntsc systemPAL system PAL-M systemTo cancel the deletion Deleting imagesPress Delete Select Delete with v on the control button, then press zDeleting on the Index nine-image screen Delete mark is indicated onImages with marks have been deleted Select Exit with b on the control button, then press zDeleting still images To cancel the formatting Select Cancel with V on the control button, then press zFormatting a Memory Stick Select OK with v on the control button, then press zHow to setup and operate your camera Changing menu settingsChanging items in the SET UP screen To turn off the SET UP screen displaySet the mode selector to Press Menu Mode selector SET UPDeciding the still image quality Creating or selecting a folderTo cancel folder creation To cancel changing the recording folderCreating a new folder Selecting the recording folderCenter AF Choosing a focus methodMultipoint AF Setting the distance to the subject Focus presetMenu settings Shooting techniquesAdjusting the exposure To return to auto focus modeEV adjustment To return to auto adjust modeSelecting a metering mode For the DSC-P72 Set the mode selector to or Press MenuMulti-pattern metering Spot meteringAdjusting color tones To cancel spot meteringTo return to automatic settings White BalanceFlash 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 Shooting in Multi Burst mode Multi BurstShoot your image Frames will be recorded as one image image size 1.2MShooting two images in succession Shooting still images for e-mailBurst MailShooting still images with audio files VoiceYou can record still images with audio files Release the shutter button for up to 40 secondsTwilight portrait mode Shooting according to scene conditionsSelect Camera with b, then select the desired mode with v/V To return to the normal shooting, select Auto or Program NR slow shutterTo cancel Picture Effect Adding special effectsPicture Effect , select OffTo cancel the selection When multiple folders are created in the Memory Stick, select Cancel Selecting the folder and playing back imagesTo cancel enlarged viewing Adjust the zoom with the zoom W/T buttonsEnlarging a portion of a still image Enlarging an imageTo cancel the slide show setting Playing back successive imagesRecording an enlarged Slide showTo cancel the rotation Rotating still imagesTo skip to the next/previous image during slide show RotatePlaying back images shot in Multi Burst mode Playing back continuouslyPlaying back frame by frame To pauseTo delete shot images To cancel the protection Protecting imagesProtect On the single screenTo release protection To protect all the images in folderTo release protection of all the images in the folder On the Index triple-image screenResize To cancel the resizingChanging image size Choosing images to print Print Dpof markTo delete the mark Select Dpof with b/B, then press zTo cancel the marking To delete all the marks from the images in the folderPress Menu Select OK with B, then press z Select Dpof with v , then press zIndicators on the screen while you are shooting movies To shoot with a self-timerShooting movies Before operationIndicators on the screen while you are viewing movies To adjust the volumeViewing movies on the LCD screen To fast-forward / rewindTo cancel the deletion Deleting moviesSelect Delete with v , then press z Repeat to delete other movies Press Delete, select Exit To delete all the images in the folderOr 7, select Exit File numbers assigned when movies are cut Editing moviesCutting movies Playback of the movie startsDecide on a cutting point To cancel cuttingDeleting unnecessary portions of movies USB mode Contents of the CD-ROMCopying images to your computer For Windows users Recommended computer environmentInstalling the USB driver Click Next. When the Information screen appears, click NextClick Cyber-shot on the model selection screen Click USB Driver on the title screenInstalling Image Transfer Click Next. When License Agreement screen appears, click YesFollow instructions on each succeeding screen Installing ImageMixerClick Finish Connecting the camera to your computer Copying images using Image Transfer For Windows 2000, Me, or XP usersFor Windows 98 or 98SE users Windows 98/98SE/2000/MeChanging Image Transfer settings Copying images without using Image TransferWhen a removable disk icon is not shown Double-click My Computer, then double-click Removable DiskCopying images using the Windows XP AutoPlay wizard Viewing the images on your computerClick Next Double-click My Documents on the desktopExample when viewing folders on Windows Me Image file storage destinations and file namesFolder File name File meaning 999MSDCFInstalling the USB driver Connecting your camera to your computerCopying images to your computer For Macintosh users Steps your OS requiresCopying images Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktopViewing the images on your computer For Mac OS X usersCreating a Video CD Start ImageMixer ClickDrag & drop the desired file or album to the menu screen For the Macintosh editionTroubleshooting Battery and powerShooting still images / movies While shooting still imagesSymptom Cause Solution Image is too bright Macro mode does notImage is Monochrome black White Vertical streaks appearViewing images Deleting/editing an imageComputers 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 Number of images that can be saved/ shooting time 101102 When the mode selector is set toMenu items When Camera is set to Auto, these items are not displayed 103104 IntervalWhen the mode selector is set to 105SET UP items 106Camera Memory Stick ToolSetup 107Precautions Cleaning108 Do not leave the camera in the following placesInternal rechargeable button battery How to chargeMemory Stick 109110 Effective use of the batteryNickel-metal hydride batteries Battery charger SpecificationsBattery life 111Accessories 112LCD screen 113For shooting still images 54-57For shooting movies Recordable time indicator 101/ Self-diagnosis display114 Recording mode indicator 73 N Playback indicator 73/Volume 115For still image playback For movie playback Numbers in parentheses indicateIndex 116117 PALPage Page 8 0 8 7 7 1