Sony DSC-P32, DSC-P72 Power zoom lens for the DSC- P72 only, Flash, Do not get the camera wet

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The power zoom lens (for the DSC- P72 only)

This camera is equipped with power zoom lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.

The flash

Do not allow the flash emitter to become dirty, as this may cause the flash emitter to become hotter than normal and result in malfunction.

Do not get the camera wet

When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be careful not to get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, see page 108 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera.

Do not expose the camera to sand or dust

Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause a malfunction.

Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light

This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes or the malfunction of your camera.

Notes on locations where you can use the camera

•Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly.

•Do not use the camera near a TV, radio, or tuner. This may cause noise to interfere the camera.

The pictures used in this manual

The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.

The illustrations and screen status used in this manual

The illustrations and screen status used in this manual are of the DSC-P72 unless noted otherwise.

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Contents Model No. DSC-P32/P72 Serial No Enjoying moviesFor the Customers in the U.S.A Declaration of ConformityRegulatory Information 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 Do not get the camera wet Power zoom lens for the DSC- P72 onlyFlash Do not expose the camera to sand or dustTrademarks Table of contents Enjoying movies TroubleshootingStill image editing Enjoying images on your ComputerIdentifying the parts DSC-P72AE/AF lock lamp green Self-timer/recording lamp red 31/27Finder Jack coverIdentifying the parts DSC-P32 AF illuminatorQa qs qd qf qg qh qj Acceptable batteries Preparing batteriesCharging the batteries Batteries that cannot be usedNickel-Metal Hydride Charging time Battery Charging timeInserting the batteries Open the battery coverClose the battery cover Insert the batteriesPower Save function When the Power Save function is OnShooting still images Under the average conditions1 Playing back2 still images Shooting3 moviesUsing an external power source Using your camera abroad Power sourcesPress Power to turn on the camera Turning your camera on/off How to use the control buttonAuto Power Off function To turn off the powerSetting the date and time Set the mode selector toIs 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 Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow Inserting and removing a Memory StickOpen the Memory Stick cover Insert the Memory StickSetting the still image size Image size and quality Number of images that can be saved in a Memory Stick2Basic 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 Checking the last image shot Quick Review Basic still image shooting using auto modeAbout Auto Focus Press b 7 on the control buttonUsing the zoom feature Smart zoomWhen 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 Flash mode has the following features When shooting against a light sourceSelecting a flash mode Before flashed When flashedTo reduce red-eye when shooting live subjects Settings page 106. appears on the LCD screenShooting with the AF illuminator Shooting with the finder Mode selector to to shoot your image Set the mode selector to SETSET UP screen appears Inserting the date and time on a still imageSingle single-image screen Viewing images on the LCD screen of your cameraViewing on the single-image screen Index nine-image screenTo display the next previous Index Viewing on the index nine- or triple-image screenImage screen ScreenTurn 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 system Watching images on a TV screenNtsc system PAL-M systemPress Delete To cancel the deletionDeleting images 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 Formatting a Memory Stick To cancel the formattingSelect Cancel with V on the control button, then press z Select OK with v on the control button, then press zChanging items in the SET UP screen How to setup and operate your cameraChanging menu settings To turn off the SET UP screen displayDeciding the still image quality Set the mode selector to Press MenuMode selector SET UP Creating or selecting a folderCreating a new folder To cancel folder creationTo cancel changing the recording folder Selecting the recording folderChoosing a focus method Multipoint AFCenter AF Menu settings Setting the distance to the subjectFocus preset Shooting techniquesEV adjustment Adjusting the exposureTo return to auto focus mode To return to auto adjust modeMulti-pattern metering Selecting a metering modeFor the DSC-P72 Set the mode selector to or Press Menu Spot meteringTo return to automatic settings Adjusting color tonesTo cancel spot metering White BalanceAdjusting 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 Shoot your image Shooting in Multi Burst modeMulti Burst Frames will be recorded as one image image size 1.2MBurst Shooting two images in successionShooting still images for e-mail MailYou can record still images with audio files Shooting still images with audio filesVoice Release the shutter button for up to 40 secondsTwilight portrait mode Shooting according to scene conditions, select Auto or Program Select Camera with b, then select the desired mode with v/VTo return to the normal shooting NR slow shutterPicture Effect To cancel Picture EffectAdding special effects , select Off, select Cancel To cancel the selectionWhen multiple folders are created in the Memory Stick Selecting the folder and playing back imagesEnlarging a portion of a still image To cancel enlarged viewingAdjust the zoom with the zoom W/T buttons Enlarging an imageRecording an enlarged To cancel the slide show settingPlaying back successive images Slide showTo skip to the next/previous image during slide show To cancel the rotationRotating still images RotatePlaying back frame by frame Playing back images shot in Multi Burst modePlaying back continuously To pauseTo delete shot images Protect To cancel the protectionProtecting images On the single screenTo release protection of all the images in the folder To release protectionTo protect all the images in folder On the Index triple-image screenTo cancel the resizing Changing image sizeResize To delete the mark Choosing images to printPrint Dpof mark Select Dpof with b/B, then press zPress Menu Select OK with B, then press z To cancel the markingTo delete all the marks from the images in the folder Select Dpof with v , then press zShooting movies Indicators on the screen while you are shooting moviesTo shoot with a self-timer Before operationViewing movies on the LCD screen Indicators on the screen while you are viewing moviesTo adjust the volume To fast-forward / rewindSelect Delete with v , then press z To cancel the deletionDeleting movies Repeat to delete other movies Press DeleteTo delete all the images in the folder Or 7, select Exit, select Exit Cutting movies File numbers assigned when movies are cutEditing movies Playback of the movie startsTo cancel cutting Deleting unnecessary portions of moviesDecide on a cutting point Copying images to your computer For Windows users USB modeContents of the CD-ROM Recommended computer environmentClick Cyber-shot on the model selection screen Installing the USB driverClick Next. When the Information screen appears, click Next Click USB Driver on the title screenInstalling Image Transfer Click Next. When License Agreement screen appears, click YesInstalling ImageMixer Click FinishFollow instructions on each succeeding screen Connecting the camera to your computer For Windows 98 or 98SE users Copying images using Image TransferFor Windows 2000, Me, or XP users Windows 98/98SE/2000/MeWhen a removable disk icon is not shown Changing Image Transfer settingsCopying images without using Image Transfer Double-click My Computer, then double-click Removable DiskClick Next Copying images using the Windows XP AutoPlay wizardViewing the images on your computer Double-click My Documents on the desktopExample when viewing folders on Windows Me Image file storage destinations and file namesFolder File name File meaning 999MSDCFCopying images to your computer For Macintosh users Installing the USB driverConnecting your camera to your computer Steps your OS requiresViewing the images on your computer Copying imagesDouble-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop For Mac OS X usersDrag & drop the desired file or album to the menu screen Creating a Video CDStart ImageMixer Click For the Macintosh editionTroubleshooting Battery and powerShooting still images / movies While shooting still imagesImage is Symptom Cause Solution Image is too brightMacro mode does not Monochrome black White Vertical streaks appearViewing images Deleting/editing an imageComputers 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 Number of images that can be saved/ shooting time 101When the mode selector is set to Menu items102 When Camera is set to Auto, these items are not displayed 103104 IntervalWhen the mode selector is set to 105Camera SET UP items106 Memory Stick ToolSetup 107108 PrecautionsCleaning Do not leave the camera in the following placesMemory Stick Internal rechargeable button batteryHow to charge 109Effective use of the battery Nickel-metal hydride batteries110 Battery life Battery chargerSpecifications 111Accessories 112For shooting still images LCD screen113 54-57Recordable time indicator 101/ Self-diagnosis display 114For shooting movies For still image playback For movie playback Recording mode indicator 73 N Playback indicator 73/Volume115 Numbers in parentheses indicateIndex 116117 PALPage Page 8 0 8 7 7 1