Sony DSC-P32, DSC-P72 Copying images to your computer For Macintosh users, Steps your OS requires

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Copying images to your computer

– For Macintosh users

Recommended computer environment

OS: Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1/v10.2)

The above OS must be installed at the factory. For the following models, update your OS to Mac OS 9.0 or 9.1.

–iMac with Mac OS 8.6 installed at the factory, and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive

–iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS

8.6 installed at the factory

USB connector: Provided as standard

Display: 800 × 600 dots or more

32 000-color mode or more

•If you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, some equipment, including your camera, may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment.

•Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub.

•Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.

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USB mode

There are two modes for a USB connection, [Normal] and [PTP]* modes. The factory setting is the [Normal] mode.

*Compatible only with Mac OS X. When connected to a computer, only the data in the folder selected by the camera is copied to the computer.

Communication with your computer

When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.

When a USB connector is not provided on your computer

When neither a USB connector nor a “Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. http://www.sony.net/

Steps your OS requires

Follow the steps below, according to your OS.

OS

Steps

 

 

Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0

Steps 1to 4

 

 

Mac OS 9.1/9.2/Mac OS X

Steps 2to 4

(v 10.0/v 10.1/v10.2)

 

 

 

aInstalling the USB driver

1Turn on your computer, and set the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

The model selection screen appears.

2Click [Cyber-shot] on the model selection screen.

The installation menu appears.

3Double-click (Setup Menu).

4Click (USB Driver).

The “USB Driver” screen appears.

5Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open the screen.

6Drag and drop the following two files from the screen opened in step 4 into the System Folder icon in the screen opened in step 5.

•Sony USB Driver

•Sony USB Shim

7When the message for confirmation is shown, click “OK.”

8Restart the computer and remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.

bConnecting your camera to your computer

For details, see page 82.

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Contents Model No. DSC-P32/P72 Serial No Enjoying moviesDeclaration of Conformity For the Customers in the U.S.ARegulatory 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 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 batteriesWhen the Power Save function is On Power Save functionShooting still images Under the average conditions1 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 toSelect OK with B on the control button, then press z Is shown above and V is shown below the selected itemDate and time are set and the clock will start to keep time 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 Stick2Set the mode selector to , and turn on the camera Basic still image shooting using auto modePress and hold the shutter button halfway down 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 zoomSet the mode selector to Press B on the control button When the zoom is set all the way toShooting close-ups Macro DSC-P72 only Self-timer indicator appears on the LCD screen Using the self-timerTo cancel the self-timer during the operation When shooting against a light source Selecting a flash modeFlash mode has the following features Before flashed When flashedSettings page 106. appears on the LCD screen To reduce red-eye when shooting live subjectsShooting with the AF illuminator 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 ScreenViewing images on a TV screen Turn on the TV, and set the TV/ Video switch to VideoPress b/B on the control button to select the desired image 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 folderMultipoint AF Choosing a focus methodCenter 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 BalanceYou can adjust the amout of flash light Adjusting the flash levelFlash level Clip Motion Shooting multiple framesTo delete shot images in the midst of shooting 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 screenChanging image size To cancel the resizingResize 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 DeleteOr 7, select Exit To delete all the images in the folder, select Exit File numbers assigned when movies are cut Editing moviesCutting movies Playback of the movie startsDeleting unnecessary portions of movies To cancel cuttingDecide on a cutting point 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 YesClick Finish Installing ImageMixerFollow instructions on each succeeding screen 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 Message Meaning/ Corrective Action Turn the power off and onAgain 100 Self-diagnosis displayIf a code starting with an alphabet letter appears Number of images that can be saved/ shooting time 101Menu items When the mode selector is set to102 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 109Nickel-metal hydride batteries Effective use of the battery110 Battery charger SpecificationsBattery life 111Accessories 112LCD screen 113For shooting still images 54-57114 Recordable time indicator 101/ Self-diagnosis displayFor shooting movies 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
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