Sony DSC-P32, DSC-P72 Choosing a focus method

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Choosing a focus method

Mode selector: /

Multipoint AF

The camera calculates the distance in three

areas to the left, and right and in the center

of the image, letting you shoot using the

auto fucus function without worrying about

the image composition. This is useful whe n

it is difficult to focus on the subject because

it is not in the center of the frame. The AF

range finder that was used changes to green

after the focus is achieved.

Center AF

The AF range finder is only the center of the

frame. You can shoot in desired image

composition using the AF lock method.

Before operation

When shooting still images, set

(Camera) to any mode other than [Auto] in

the menu settings (page27).

aSet the mode selector to or

.

bPress MENU.

The menu appears.

cSelect 9 (Focus) with b/B,

then select [Multi AF] or

[Center AF] with v/V.

The focus is adjusted automatically.

The color of the AF range finder frame

changes from white to green.

Multipoint AF

Center AF

•When you are shooting movies (MPEG movie)

and you choose Multipoint AF, the distance to

the center of the screen is estimated as an

average, so the AF works even with a certain

amount of vibration. The Center AF

automatically focuses only on the center of the

image, so it is convenient when you want to

focus only on what you aim at.

•When you use the smart zoom or AF

illuminator, priority AF movement is given to

subjects in or near the center of the frame. In

this case, or flashes and the AF range

finder is not displayed.

Mode selector

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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 Page Before using your camera Trial recording No compensation for contents of the recording Back up recommendation Notes on image data compatibility Page 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 Index Troubleshooting Additional information Identifying the parts Page Page Page 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. 2 3 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. 1 2 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 m 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. Vi ew 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 Page Deleting images Deleting on the Index (nine-image) screen Deleting on the Index (nine- image) screen (continued) Deleting on the Index (triple-image) screen Page 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 m 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 er 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 Page 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 ng Battery and power 3Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. T Shooting still images / movies image size Page Viewing images Deleting/editing an image Computers Memory Stick Others Warnings and messages The following messages appear on the LCD screen. Page Self-diagnosis display If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears The number of images that can be saved/ shooting time on Additi ona l Menu items When the mode selector is set to *When (Camera) is set to [Auto], these items are not displayed. Page 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 + Page Index ex A B C N P R S T