Computers | Sony DSC-P72, DSC-P32 manual

Symptom	Cause	Solution
You cannot cut a movie.	• The movie is not long enough to cut.	—
	• Protected movie (MPEG movie), Clip Motion,	—
	Multi Burst files and still images cannot be cut.

Computers

Symptom	Cause	Solution
You do not know whether	—	p Check “Recommended computer environment” (pages 78, 88).
or not your OS can be
used with the camera.

You cannot install the	—	p In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized
USB driver.		Administrators).

Your computer does not	• The camera is turned off.	p Turn on the camera (page 20).
recognize your camera.	• The battery level is too low.	p Use the AC Adaptor (not supplied) (page 19).
	• You are not using the supplied USB cable.	p Use the supplied USB cable (page 82).
	• The USB cable is not connected securely.	p Disconnect the USB cable, and securely connect it again. Make
		sure that “USB MODE” is displayed on the LCD screen
		(page 82).
	• [USB Connect] is set to [PTP] in the SET UP	p Set it to [Normal] (page 107).
	settings.
	• The USB connectors on your computer are	p Disconnect the USB cables except for those connected to the		Troubleshooting
	• Your computer does not properly recognize the	p Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer,		Troubleshooting
	connected to other equipment besides the	keyboard and the mouse.
	keyboard, the mouse.
	• The camera is not directly connected to your	p Directly connect the camera and your computer without using a
	computer.	USB hub.
	• The USB driver is not installed.	p Install the USB driver (page 79).
	device because you connected the camera and	then install the USB driver (pages 79, 84).
	device because you connected the camera and	then install the USB driver (pages 79, 84).
	your computer with the USB cable before you
	your computer with the USB cable before you
	installed the “USB Driver” from the supplied
	CD-ROM.

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Sony DSC-P72, DSC-P32 operating instructions Computers

Contents

Enjoying movies Model No. DSC-P32/P72 Serial No Regulatory Information For the Customers in the U.S.ADeclaration of Conformity For the Customers in Europe For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada Memory Stick Before using your camera Do not expose the camera to sand or dust Power zoom lens for the DSC- P72 onlyFlash Do not get the camera wet Trademarks Table of contents Enjoying images on your Computer TroubleshootingStill image editing Enjoying movies DSC-P72 Identifying the parts Jack cover Self-timer/recording lamp red 31/27Finder AE/AF lock lamp green AF illuminator Identifying the parts DSC-P32 Qa qs qd qf qg qh qj Batteries that cannot be used Preparing batteriesCharging the batteries Acceptable batteries Charging time Nickel-Metal Hydride Charging time Battery Insert the batteries Open the battery coverClose the battery cover Inserting the batteries Shooting still images Under the average conditions1 Power Save functionWhen the Power Save function is On Shooting3 movies Playing back2 still images Power sources Using an external power source Using your camera abroad To turn off the power Turning your camera on/off How to use the control buttonAuto Power Off function Press Power to turn on the camera Set the mode selector to Setting the date and time Date 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 Insert the Memory Stick Inserting and removing a Memory StickOpen the Memory Stick cover Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow Setting the still image size Number of images that can be saved in a Memory Stick2 Image size and quality Press 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 Press b 7 on the control button Basic still image shooting using auto modeAbout Auto Focus Checking the last image shot Quick Review Smart zoom Using the zoom feature Shooting 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 Before flashed When flashed When shooting against a light sourceSelecting a flash mode Flash mode has the following features Shooting with the AF illuminator To reduce red-eye when shooting live subjectsSettings page 106. appears on the LCD screen Shooting with the finder Inserting the date and time on a still image Set the mode selector to SETSET UP screen appears Mode selector to to shoot your image Index nine-image screen Viewing images on the LCD screen of your cameraViewing on the single-image screen Single single-image screen Screen Viewing on the index nine- or triple-image screenImage screen To display the next previous Index Press 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 PAL-M system Watching images on a TV screenNtsc system PAL system Select Delete with v on the control button, then press z To cancel the deletionDeleting images Press Delete Delete mark is indicated on Deleting on the Index nine-image screen Select Exit with b on the control button, then press z Images with marks have been deleted Deleting still images Select OK with v on the control button, then press z To cancel the formattingSelect Cancel with V on the control button, then press z Formatting a Memory Stick To turn off the SET UP screen display How to setup and operate your cameraChanging menu settings Changing items in the SET UP screen Creating or selecting a folder Set the mode selector to Press MenuMode selector SET UP Deciding the still image quality Selecting the recording folder To cancel folder creationTo cancel changing the recording folder Creating a new folder Center AF Choosing a focus methodMultipoint AF Shooting techniques Setting the distance to the subjectFocus preset Menu settings To return to auto adjust mode Adjusting the exposureTo return to auto focus mode EV adjustment Spot metering Selecting a metering modeFor the DSC-P72 Set the mode selector to or Press Menu Multi-pattern metering White Balance Adjusting color tonesTo cancel spot metering To return to automatic settings Flash 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 Frames will be recorded as one image image size 1.2M Shooting in Multi Burst modeMulti Burst Shoot your image Mail Shooting two images in successionShooting still images for e-mail Burst Release the shutter button for up to 40 seconds Shooting still images with audio filesVoice You can record still images with audio files Shooting according to scene conditions Twilight portrait mode NR slow shutter Select Camera with b, then select the desired mode with v/VTo return to the normal shooting , select Auto or Program , select Off To cancel Picture EffectAdding special effects Picture Effect Selecting the folder and playing back images To cancel the selectionWhen multiple folders are created in the Memory Stick , select Cancel Enlarging an image To cancel enlarged viewingAdjust the zoom with the zoom W/T buttons Enlarging a portion of a still image Slide show To cancel the slide show settingPlaying back successive images Recording an enlarged Rotate To cancel the rotationRotating still images To skip to the next/previous image during slide show To pause Playing back images shot in Multi Burst modePlaying back continuously Playing back frame by frame To delete shot images On the single screen To cancel the protectionProtecting images Protect On the Index triple-image screen To release protectionTo protect all the images in folder To release protection of all the images in the folder Resize To cancel the resizingChanging image size Select Dpof with b/B, then press z Choosing images to printPrint Dpof mark To delete the mark Select Dpof with v , then press z To cancel the markingTo delete all the marks from the images in the folder Press Menu Select OK with B, then press z Before operation Indicators on the screen while you are shooting moviesTo shoot with a self-timer Shooting movies To fast-forward / rewind Indicators on the screen while you are viewing moviesTo adjust the volume Viewing movies on the LCD screen Repeat to delete other movies Press Delete To cancel the deletionDeleting movies Select Delete with v , then press z , select Exit To delete all the images in the folderOr 7, select Exit Playback of the movie starts File numbers assigned when movies are cutEditing movies Cutting movies Decide on a cutting point To cancel cuttingDeleting unnecessary portions of movies Recommended computer environment USB modeContents of the CD-ROM Copying images to your computer For Windows users Click USB Driver on the title screen Installing the USB driverClick Next. When the Information screen appears, click Next Click Cyber-shot on the model selection screen Click Next. When License Agreement screen appears, click Yes Installing Image Transfer Follow instructions on each succeeding screen Installing ImageMixerClick Finish Connecting the camera to your computer Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me Copying images using Image TransferFor Windows 2000, Me, or XP users For Windows 98 or 98SE users Double-click My Computer, then double-click Removable Disk Changing Image Transfer settingsCopying images without using Image Transfer When a removable disk icon is not shown Double-click My Documents on the desktop Copying images using the Windows XP AutoPlay wizardViewing the images on your computer Click Next Image file storage destinations and file names Example when viewing folders on Windows Me 999MSDCF Folder File name File meaning Steps your OS requires Installing the USB driverConnecting your camera to your computer Copying images to your computer For Macintosh users For Mac OS X users Copying imagesDouble-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop Viewing the images on your computer For the Macintosh edition Creating a Video CDStart ImageMixer Click Drag & drop the desired file or album to the menu screen Battery and power Troubleshooting While shooting still images Shooting still images / movies Monochrome black White Vertical streaks appear Symptom Cause Solution Image is too brightMacro mode does not Image is Deleting/editing an image Viewing images Computers 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 101 Number of images that can be saved/ shooting time 102 When the mode selector is set toMenu items 103 When Camera is set to Auto, these items are not displayed Interval 104 105 When the mode selector is set to Memory Stick Tool SET UP items106 Camera 107 Setup Do not leave the camera in the following places PrecautionsCleaning 108 109 Internal rechargeable button batteryHow to charge Memory Stick 110 Effective use of the batteryNickel-metal hydride batteries 111 Battery chargerSpecifications Battery life 112 Accessories 54-57 LCD screen113 For shooting still images For shooting movies Recordable time indicator 101/ Self-diagnosis display114 Numbers in parentheses indicate Recording mode indicator 73 N Playback indicator 73/Volume115 For still image playback For movie playback 116 Index PAL 117Page Page 8 0 8 7 7 1