Main
Digital Still Camera
Operating Instructions
Owners Record
DSC-P32/P72
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
WARNING For the Customers in the U.S.A.
Declaration of Conformity
Note:
RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES
CAUTION
Attention
Notice
For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
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Before using your camera
Trial recording
No compensation for contents of the recording
Back up recommendation
Notes on image data compatibility
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Trademarks
Table of contents
Getting started
Advanced still image viewing
Before advanced operations
Shooting still images
Still image editing
Enjoying movies
Enjoying images on your
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Troubleshooting Additional information
Identifying the parts
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Preparing batteries
Charging the batteries
Getting started
Charging time
Notes on the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries
Nickel-Metal Hydride battery Charging time NH-AA-DA
Inserting the batteries
,Open the battery cover.
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Battery remaining indicator (When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries)
The Power Save function
Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/ played back
Shooting still images Under the average conditions
Inserting the batteries (continued)
Playing back2) still images
Shooting3) movies
Using an external power source
,Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket).
Using your camera abroad
Turning your camera on/off
,Press POWER to turn on the camera.
How to use the control button
Getting started
Setting the date and time
,Set the mode selector to .
,Press POWER to turn on the camera.
The POWER lamp lights in green and the Clock Set screen appears on the LCD screen.
,Select the desired date format with v/V on the control button, then press z.
,Select the year, month, day, hour, or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control
v is shown above and V is shown below the selected item.
,Set the desired numerical value with v/V on the control button, then press z.
If you select [D/M/Y] in Step 3, set the time on a 24- hour cycle.
,Select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z.
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Setting the still image size
,Set the mode selector to . ,Turn on the camera, then press (Image Size).
The Image Size setup item appears.
For more information about the image size, see page25.
,Select the desired image size with v/V on the control button.
Image size and quality
The number of images that can be saved in a Memory Stick
Basic still image shooting using auto mode
,Set the mode selector to , and turn on the camera.
The recording folder name is indicated on the LCD screen for about five seconds.
Do not cover the lens, flash, or microphone with your fingers.
,Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.
The position on the mode selector
Basic still image shooting using auto mode (continued)
About Auto Focus
Checking the last image shot Quick Review
,Press b (7) on the control
Using the zoom feature
,Press the zoom buttons to choose the desired zoom position, and shoot your image.
Smart zoom
Shooting close-ups Macro (DSC-P72 only)
,Set the mode selector to , and press B () on the control
,Center the subject in the frame, and press the shutter button fully down.
Using the self-timer
,Set the mode selector to , and press V ( ) on the control
,Center the subject in the frame, and press the shutter button fully down.
Selecting a flash mode
When shooting against a light source
To reduce red-eye when shooting live subjects
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Shooting with the AF illuminator
Shooting with the finder
Shooting still images
Inserting the date and time on a still image
,Set the mode selector to SET UP.
The SET UP screen appears.
,Select the date and time setting with v/V on the control button, then press z.
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera
Viewing on the single-image
,Set the mode selector to , and turn on the camera.
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Viewing on the index (nine- or triple-image) screen
,Press the zoom W (index) button once.
,Press the zoom W (index) button once more.
Viewing images on a TV screen
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Deleting images
Deleting on the Index (nine-image) screen
Deleting on the Index (nine- image) screen (continued)
Deleting on the Index (triple-image) screen
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Formatting a Memory Stick
To cancel the formatting
How to setup and operate your camera
Changing menu settings
To turn off the menu display
Changing items in the SET UP screen
To turn off the SET UP screen display
Deciding the still image quality
Mode selector:
cSelect (P. Quality) with b/B, then select the desired image quality with v/V.
Creating or selecting a folder
Mode selector: SET UP
Creating a new folder
To cancel folder creation
Selecting the recording
To cancel changing the recording folder
Choosing a focus method
Multipoint AF
Center AF
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Setting the distance to the subject
Focus preset
aSet the mode selector to or
cSelect 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select the distance to the subject with v/V.
Adjusting the exposure
EV adjustment
aSet the mode selector to or
cSelect (EV) with b/B.
dSelect the exposure adjustment value.
Selecting a metering mode
Multi-pattern metering
Spot metering
aSet the mode selector to or .
cSelect (Metering Mode) with b/B, then select [Multi] or [Spot] with v/V.
Adjusting color tones
White Balance
To return to automatic settings
Adjusting the flash level
Flash level
Mode selector:
cSelect [ ] (Flash Level) with b/B, then select the desired setting with v/V.
Shooting multiple frames
Clip Motion
Mode selector:
bPress (Image Size).
cSelect the desired mode with v/V.
Shooting in Multi Burst mode
Multi Burst
Mode selector:
cSelect (Interval) with b/B, then select the desired between-frame interval with v/ V.
dShoot your image.
Shooting two images in succession
Burst 2
Shooting still images for e-mail
E-Mail
Shooting still images with audio files
Voice
Shooting according to scene conditions
Advanced still image shooting
aSet the mode selector to
The menu appears.
cSelect (Camera) with b, then select the desired mode with v/V.
To return to the normal shooting
In Step 3, select [Auto] or [Program].
NR slow shutter
Adding special effects
Picture Effect
To cancel Picture Effect
Selecting the folder and playing back images
Folder
To cancel the selection
When multiple folders are created in the Memory Stick
Enlarging a portion of a still image
Enlarging an image
To cancel enlarged viewing
Recording an enlarged image
Playing back successive images
Slide show
To cancel the slide show setting
To stop slide show playback
To skip to the next/previous image during slide show
Rotating still images
Rotate
To cancel the rotation
Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode
Mode selector:
Playing back continuously
bSelect the Multi Burst image with b/B.
To pause
To delete shot images
Protecting images
Protect
To cancel the protection
On the Index (nine-image)
To cancel the protection
To release protection
To protect all the images in
To release protection of all the images in the folder
On the Index (triple-image)
Changing image size
Resize
To cancel the resizing
Choosing images to print
Print (DPOF) mark
On the Index (nine-image)
To delete all the marks from the images in the folder
To cancel the marking
On the Index (triple-image)
Shooting movies
Before operation
Indicators on the screen while you are shooting movies
To shoot close-ups (Macro) (DSC-P72 only)
To shoot with a self-timer
Viewing movies on the LCD screen
Mode selector:
bSelect the desired movie with b/B.
cPress z.
To stop playback
Deleting movies
To delete all the images in the
On the Index (triple-image)
Editing movies
Mode selector:
The file numbers assigned when movies are cut
bSelect the movie you want to cut with b/B. cPress MENU.
dSelect [Divide] with B, then press z. Next, select [OK] with v , then press z.
To cancel cutting
Deleting unnecessary portions of movies
Copying images to your computer For Windows users
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Recommended computer environment
USB mode
Communication with your
Installing the USB driver
Installing Image Transfer
Installing ImageMixer
Connecting the camera to your computer
Copying images using Image Transfer
Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me
Windows XP
Changing Image Transfer settings
Copying images without using Image Transfer
Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me
aDouble-click [My Computer], then double-click [Removable Disk].
cDrag and drop the image files into the My Documents folder.
Copying images using the Windows XP AutoPlay wizard
Viewing the images on your computer
Image file storage destinations and file names
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Copying images to your computer For Macintosh users
Recommended computer environment
USB mode
Communication with your
When a USB connector is not provided on your computer
cCopying images
dViewing the images on your computer
Creating a Video CD
Troubleshooting
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Battery and power
3Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
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Shooting still images / movies
image size
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Viewing images
Deleting/editing an image
Computers
Memory Stick
Others
Warnings and messages
The following messages appear on the LCD screen.
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Self-diagnosis display
If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears
The number of images that can be saved/ shooting time
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Menu items
When the mode selector is set to
*When (Camera) is set to [Auto], these items are not displayed.
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When the mode selector is set to
SET UP items
(Camera)
(Memory Stick Tool)
Set the mode selector to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Factory settings are indicated with x.
(Setup 1)
(Setup 2)
Precautions
Do not leave the camera in the following places
Cleaning
Note on operating temperature
On moisture condensation
The Memory Stick
The nickel-metal hydride batteries
Effective use of the battery
Battery life
The battery charger
Specifications
[Output connectors]
[LCD screen]
[Power, general]
Accessories
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The LCD screen
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