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Table of contents

Before using your camera ......................... 4
Identifying the parts .................................. 8

Preparing batteries .................................. 14
Charging the batteries ............................. 14
Inserting the batteries.............................. 16
Using an external power source.............. 19
Using your camera abroad ...................... 19
Turning your camera on/off .................... 20
How to use the control button................. 20
Setting the date and time......................... 21

Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”

........................................................ 23

Setting the still image size ...................... 24
Image size and quality ............................ 25
Basic still image shooting

– using auto mode........................... 26

Checking the last image shot

– Quick Review .............................. 28

Using the zoom feature....................... 29
Shooting close-ups – Macro

(DSC-P72 only) .............................. 30

Using the self-timer ............................ 31
Selecting a flash mode........................ 32
Shooting with the finder ..................... 34

Inserting the date and time on a still

image.............................................. 35

Viewing images on the LCD screen of your

camera ............................................ 36

Viewing images on a TV screen............. 38

Deleting images ...................................... 40
Formatting a “Memory Stick” ................ 44

How to setup and operate your camera

........................................................ 45

Changing menu settings ..................... 45
Changing items in the SET UP screen

........................................................ 45

Deciding the still image quality.............. 46
Creating or selecting a folder ................. 46

Creating a new folder ......................... 47
Selecting the recording folder ............ 47

Choosing a focus method ........................48
Setting the distance to the subject

– Focus preset .................................49

Adjusting the exposure

– EV adjustment .............................50

Selecting a metering mode......................51
Adjusting color tones – White Balance...52
Adjusting the flash level – Flash level ....53
Shooting multiple frames

– Clip Motion .................................54

Shooting in Multi Burst mode

– Multi Burst...................................55

Shooting two images in succession

– Burst 2 .........................................56

Shooting still images for e-mail

– E-Mail..........................................56

Shooting still images with audio files

– Voice............................................57

Shooting according to scene conditions

........................................................58

Adding special effects

– Picture Effect ...............................60

Getting started

Shooting still images

Viewing still images

Deleting still images

Before advanced operations

Advanced still image
shooting

Summary of Contents for Cyber-Shot DSC-P32

Page 1: ...P72 Serial No DSC P32 P52 P72 2003 Sony Corporation Getting started ________________________ Shooting still images __________________ Viewing still images ___________________ Deleting still images ___________________ Before advanced operations _____________ Advanced still image shooting____________ Advanced still image viewing_____________ Still image editing ______________________ Enjoying movies...

Page 2: ... Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DSC P52 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell NJ 07649 USA Telephone No 201 930 6972 Th...

Page 3: ...e batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbrc org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT...

Page 4: ...ack of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed Precaution on copyright Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images this may render the Me...

Page 5: ...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 Trademarks Memory Stick and MagicGate Memo...

Page 6: ...screen 38 Deleting images 40 Formatting a Memory Stick 44 How to setup and operate your camera 45 Changing menu settings 45 Changing items in the SET UP screen 45 Deciding the still image quality 46 Creating or selecting a folder 46 Creating a new folder 47 Selecting the recording folder 47 Choosing a focus method 48 Setting the distance to the subject Focus preset 49 Adjusting the exposure EV adj...

Page 7: ...movies 76 Cutting movies 76 Deleting unnecessary portions of movies 77 Copying images to your computer For Windows users 78 Installing the USB driver 79 Installing Image Transfer 80 Installing ImageMixer 81 Connecting the camera to your computer 82 Copying images using Image Transfer 83 Changing Image Transfer settings 84 Copying images without using Image Transfer 84 Viewing the images on your co...

Page 8: ...S shown on the surface of the camera is the number of effective pixels of the CCD However the maximum number of pixels recorded is 3 1 mega pixels The indication of the number of effective pixels of the CCD is a recommendation of the JCIA Japan Camera Industry Association Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having...

Page 9: ...mages SET UP To set the SET UP items D Finder 34 E LCD screen F Speaker G MENU button 102 H LCD status LCD on off button 34 I Image Size Delete button 24 40 J RESET button 91 K DC IN jack 19 L USB jack 82 M A V OUT MONO jack 38 N Battery cover O OPEN button 16 P Wrist strap hook Q Jack cover 2 1 q 3 qa 4 qs 5 qd 6 qf 7 qg 8 qh 9 qj Self timer recording lamp red 31 27 AE AF lock lamp green 26 Flash...

Page 10: ...PIXELS shown on the surface of the camera is the number of effective pixels of the CCD However the maximum number of pixels recorded is 3 1 mega pixels The indication of the number of effective pixels of the CCD is a recommendation of the JCIA Japan Camera Industry Association Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods h...

Page 11: ...images SET UP To set the SET UP items D Finder 34 E LCD screen F Speaker G MENU button 102 H LCD status LCD on off button 34 I Image Size Delete button 24 40 J RESET button 91 K DC IN jack 19 L USB jack 82 M A V OUT MONO jack 38 N Battery cover O OPEN button 16 P Wrist strap hook Q Jack cover 2 1 q 3 qa 4 qs 5 qd 6 qf 7 qg 8 qh 9 qj Self timer recording lamp red 31 27 AE AF lock lamp green 26 Flas...

Page 12: ...PIXELS shown on the surface of the camera is the number of effective pixels of the CCD However the maximum number of pixels recorded is 3 1 mega pixels The indication of the number of effective pixels of the CCD is a recommendation of the JCIA Japan Camera Industry Association Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods h...

Page 13: ...images SET UP To set the SET UP items D Finder 34 E LCD screen F Speaker G MENU button 102 H LCD status LCD on off button 34 I Image Size Delete button 24 40 J RESET button 91 K DC IN jack 19 L USB jack 82 M A V OUT MONO jack 38 N Battery cover O OPEN button 16 P Wrist strap hook Q Jack cover 2 1 q 3 qa 4 qs 5 qd 6 qf 7 qg 8 qh 9 qj Self timer recording lamp red 31 27 AE AF lock lamp green 26 Flas...

Page 14: ...e batteries into the battery charger supplied with the correct polarity You cannot charge alkaline batteries using the battery charger Be sure to charge the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries supplied with your camera before using them Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet wall socket close by Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit the set is not disconnected from the AC power so...

Page 15: ...e batteries have not been used for a long time they may not fully charge This is typical of this type of battery and is not a malfunction If this happens repeatedly using up the battery fully and then recharging it should correct the problem Even when Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are not being used they loose their charge naturally over time It is recommended that you recharge the batteries just...

Page 16: ...ver by wiping them with a dry cloth If the poles of the batteries or the terminals become covered with a film of dirt or oil from the skin the operating time of the camera can be greatly reduced Close the battery cover Close the battery cover while holding the batteries in The cover is closed when it clicks To remove the batteries Stand the camera on end open the battery cover upward then remove t...

Page 17: ...ed the LCD screen turns on Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded played back The tables show approximate guidelines for the length of time the camera can be used when you shoot in Normal mode in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25 C 77 F and the batteries are fully charged The guidelines for the number of images that can be recorded or played back allow for chan...

Page 18: ...r Save is set to Off After using the batteries repeatedly over a long period of time or after often allowing it to self discharge after charging page 110 Image size R6 Size AA alkaline battery 2 not supplied LCD screen No of images Battery life min DSC P72 3 1M On Approx 70 Approx 35 Off Approx 130 Approx 65 VGA On Approx 70 Approx 35 Off Approx 130 Approx 65 DSC P52 3 1M On Approx 80 Approx 40 Of...

Page 19: ...wer cord mains lead to the AC Adaptor and to a wall outlet wall socket When you have finished using the AC Adaptor disconnect it from the DC IN jack of the camera The set is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet wall socket even if the unit itself has been turned off 2 2 To a wall outlet wall socket Power cord mains lead 1 Using your camera a...

Page 20: ...when shooting viewing images or setting up the camera while using the batteries power is automatically shut off to preserve battery power However in the following circumstances even if the batteries are being used to power the camera the Auto Power Off function will not work Movies are being played back A slide show is being shown A cable is connected to the USB jack or the A V OUT MONO jack When ...

Page 21: ... Clock Set screen appears on the LCD screen Select the desired date format with v V on the control button then press z You can select from Y M D year month day M D Y and D M Y If the rechargeable button battery which provides the power for saving the time data ever loses its charge page 109 the Clock Set screen automatically reappears If this happens start from Step 3 to set up the date and time a...

Page 22: ...item Repeat the above process until all of the items have been set 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 The date and time are set and the clock will start to keep time To cancel the setting process select Cancel then press z 4 2003 1 1 12 00 D M Y OK Cancel M D Y Y M D Clock Set AM OK 5 2003 4 7 12 00 D M Y OK Cancel M D ...

Page 23: ...ever you insert a Memory Stick push it as far as it can go If you do not insert it correctly a proper recording or playback may not be carried out Close the Memory Stick cover To remove the Memory Stick Open the Memory Stick cover then push the Memory Stick to pop it out Whenever the access lamp is lit the camera is recording or reading out an image Never remove the Memory Stick or turn off the po...

Page 24: ...age 25 Select the desired image size with v V on the control button The image size is set After the setting is completed press Image Size The Image Size setup item disappears from the screen The image size value selected here is preserved even when the camera is turned off 1 Mode selector 2 Image Size VGA 1 2M 2 0M 2 8M 3 2 3 1M 3 1M 3 VGA VGA 1 2M 2 0M 2 8M 3 2 3 1M Image Size ...

Page 25: ...eating your home page 2 When REC Mode is set to Normal For the number of images that can be saved in other modes see page 101 3 For more information about the image quality mode see page 46 3 2MEGA PIXELS shown on the surface of the camera is the number of effective pixels of the CCD However the maximum number of pixels recorded is 3 1 mega pixels When the images recorded using other Sony devices ...

Page 26: ...focal distance to a subject is as follows DSC P72 50 cm 19 3 4 inches DSC P52 8 cm 3 1 4 inches W 40 cm 15 3 4 inches T DSC P32 10 cm 4 inches To shoot subjects at distances closer than this use the macro mode DSC P72 only page 30 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down The camera beeps When the AE AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on the camera is ready for shooting The screen m...

Page 27: ... Auto You can shoot your subject easily since this mode automatically adjusts the focus exposure and white balance In this mode Mode is set to Fine the AF range finder is set to Multi AF and the metering mode is set to multi pattern metering pages 48 51 The menu items you can display are limited to Camera and Mode REC Mode Program mode shooting Program You can set the shooting functions in the men...

Page 28: ...ow A fast moving subject The subject has a reflection such as that from a mirror or there is a luminous body and a lustrous subject A flashing subject A backlit subject There are two methods for Auto Focus function Multipoint AF and Center AF page 48 When Camera is set to Auto in the menu settings the Multipoint AF is automatically selected Checking the last image shot Quick Review Press b 7 on th...

Page 29: ...mart zoom does not work DSC P72 DSC P52 When the zoom exceeds 3 DSC P72 or 2 DSC P52 enlargement is carried out using the smart zoom When the smart zoom is not needed set Smart Zoom to Off in the SET UP settings page 106 Pressing the zoom buttons displays the zoom scaling indicator on the LCD screen DSC P32 The DSC P32 does not have an optical zoom It has only the smart zoom You cannot confirm the...

Page 30: ... selector to and press B on the control button The Macro indicator appears on the LCD screen If the menu is currently displayed press MENU first to make the menu disappear You can carry out this operation even when the mode selector is set to Center the subject in the frame and press the shutter button fully down To return to normal shooting Press B on the control button again The indicator disapp...

Page 31: ...t to Center the subject in the frame and press the shutter button fully down The Self timer lamp pages 8 10 12 will flash in orange and you will hear a beeping sound The image will be shot after approximately 10 seconds To cancel the self timer during the operation Press V on the control button again The indicator dissapears from the LCD screen If you stand in front of the camera and press the shu...

Page 32: ...g the flash is as follows when ISO is set to Auto About 0 5 m to 3 8 m 19 3 4 inches to 12 feet 5 19 32 inches W 0 5 m to 2 5 m 19 3 4 inches to 8 feet 2 7 16 inches T DSC P72 About 0 5 m to 3 3 m 19 3 4 inches to 10 feet 9 29 32 inches DSC P52 About 0 5 m to 3 8 m 19 3 4 inches to 12 feet 5 19 32 inches DSC P32 You can change the brightness of the flash using Flash Level in the menu settings page...

Page 33: ...ator flashes but sufficient light does not reach the subject or the subject has weak contrast the camera may not focus properly The recommend distance for this feature is as follows DSC P72 Up to approximately 3 8 m 12 feet 5 19 32 inches W Up to approximately 2 5 m 8 feet 2 7 16 inches T DSC P52 Up to approximately 3 3 m 10 feet 9 29 32 inches DSC P32 Up to approximately 2 5 m 8 feet 2 7 16 inche...

Page 34: ...page 113 Just as with the AE AF lock indicator on the LCD screen when the AE AF lock lamp of the finder section stops flashing and remains on you can start shooting page 26 When the LCD screen is turned off the smart zoom does not function page 29 If you press Flash mode Self timer Macro DSC P72 or Spot meter DSC P52 P32 with the LCD screen turned off the image will be displayed on the screen for ...

Page 35: ...te and time setting with v V on the control button then press z Day Time Inserts the date and the time of shooting into the image Date Inserts the year the month and the date of shooting into the image Off Does not insert date time data into the image After the setting has been completed set the mode selector to to shoot your image When you chose Date the date will be inserted in the order set in ...

Page 36: ... the screen Various image information items are also displayed BACK NEXT VOLUME 10 30PM 2003 7 4 101 0008 8 9 101 VGA MOVE SINGLE DISPLAY Single single image screen Index nine image screen Index triple image screen Viewing on the single image screen Set the mode selector to and turn on the camera The newest image in the selected recording folder page 47 is displayed 1 BACK NEXT 10 30PM 2003 7 4 10...

Page 37: ...x screen Press v V b B on the control button to move the yellow frame up down left right MOVE SINGLE DISPLAY Press the zoom W index button once more The display switches to the Index triple image screen Pressing v V on the control button shows the remaining image information To display the next previous Index screen Press b B on the control button To return to the single image screen Press the zoo...

Page 38: ...A V connecting cable Turn on the TV and set the TV Video switch to Video The name and location of this switch may differ depending on your TV For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV Set the mode selector to and turn on the camera Press b B on the control button to select the desired image When using the camera abroad it may be necessary to switch the video output signa...

Page 39: ...nada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Portugal Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom etc PAL M system Brazil PAL N system Argenti...

Page 40: ... Memory Stick access appears on the screen When this message disappears the image has been deleted To delete other images continuously Select the image you want to delete with b B on the control button Next select Delete with v on the control button then press z To cancel the deletion Select Exit with V on the control button then press z 1 10 30PM 2003 7 4 101 0002 2 9 101 VGA BACK NEXT VOLUME 2 O...

Page 41: ...of the unprotected images in the folder are deleted To cancel the deletion select Cancel then press z Select the image you want to delete with v V b B on the control button then press z The Delete mark is indicated on the selected image The image has not yet been deleted at this point Put the mark on all of the images you want to delete To cancel your selection select images you want to cancel and...

Page 42: ...it with b on the control button then press z 4 Exit Delete OK Deleting on the Index triple image screen While an Index triple image screen page 37 is displayed move the image you want to delete to the center with b B on the control button 1 10 30PM 2003 7 4 101 0002 ApertureValue Shutter Speed ExposureValue ISO F2 8 1 30 0 0 100 SINGLE DISPLAY BACK NEXT Press Delete The image has not yet been dele...

Page 43: ...control button then press z Memory Stick access appears on the screen When this message disappears the image has been deleted To cancel the deletion Select Exit with V on the control button then press z 3 Delete Exit 10 30PM 2003 7 4 101 0002 OK BACK NEXT ...

Page 44: ...aware that all of the data in the Memory Stick will be permanently erased Protected images are also erased Select Memory Stick Tool with v V on the control button Select Format with B then press B Select OK with v then press z To cancel the formatting Select Cancel with V on the control button then press z Select OK with v on the control button then press z The Formatting message appears on the sc...

Page 45: ...Press MENU Changing items in the SET UP screen a Set the mode selector to SET UP The SET UP screen appears b Select the setting item you want to change with v V b B on the control button The frame of the item you select turns yellow c Press z on the control button to enter the setting To turn off the SET UP screen display Set the mode selector to any position other than SET UP Mode selector Contro...

Page 46: ... Burst The image quality value selected here is preserved even when the camera is turned off Creating or selecting a folder Mode selector SET UP Your camera can create multiple folders within a Memory Stick You can select the folder used to store images When not creating a new folder 101MSDCF folder is selected as the recording folder You can create folders up to 999MSDCF Up to 4000 images can be ...

Page 47: ...ewly created folder until a different folder is created or selected Selecting the recording folder a Set the mode selector to SET UP b Select Memory Stick Tool with v V Change REC Folder with B v V and OK with B v then press z The recording folder selection screen appears c Select the desired folder with b B and OK with v then press z To cancel changing the recording folder Select Cancel in step 2...

Page 48: ... mode selector to or b Press MENU The menu appears c Select 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 ...

Page 49: ...omposed shot and press the shutter button fully down When you are using AF lock you can capture an image with the correct focus even if the subject is at the edge of the frame You can carry out the AF lock adjustment process before you press the shutter button fully down F2 8 30 VGA FINE 98 101 VGAFINE 97 101 F2 8 30 AE AF lock indicator AF range finder m Setting the distance to the subject Focus ...

Page 50: ...he value can be set a range from 2 0EV to 2 0EV in 1 3EV increments Before operation When shooting still images set Camera to any mode other than Auto in the menu settings page 27 a Set the mode selector to or b Press MENU The menu appears c Select EV with b B The value of the exposure adjustment is displayed d Select the exposure adjustment value Select the exposure adjustment value with v V Make...

Page 51: ...air at the point you want to shoot Before operation When shooting still images set Camera to any mode other than Auto in the menu settings page 27 For the DSC P72 a Set the mode selector to or b Press MENU The menu appears c Select Metering Mode with b B then select Multi or Spot with v V Shooting techniques In normal shooting the camera makes automatic exposure adjustments Check the image to be s...

Page 52: ...pecial lighting conditions you can select the settings manually Incandescent Used when shooting for example at a party where the lighting conditions change often Used in a studio or under video lights Fluorescent Used when shooting under fluorescent lights Cloudy Used when shooting under a cloudy sky Daylight Used when shooting outdoors and for shooting at night under neon lights for fireworks sun...

Page 53: ...w Makes the flash level lower than normal You can carry out this operation even when the mode selector is set to Clip Motion only Shooting techniques The color of the subject that you see will be captured according to the lighting conditions Under the bright summer sun everything will appear bluish under a light sources like a light bulb white objects will appear reddish The human eye has an excel...

Page 54: ...o picture quality falls accordingly Before operation Set Moving Image to Clip Motion in the SET UP settings pages 45 106 a Set the mode selector to b Press Image Size The Image Size setup item appears c Select the desired mode with v V You can select from Normal or Mobile d Shoot one frame e Shoot the next frame Press the shutter button once to shoot the next frame then repeat this operation until...

Page 55: ...for checking your form in sports for example Before operation Set Moving Image to Multi Burst in the SET UP settings pages 45 106 a Set the mode selector to b Press MENU The menu appears c Select Interval with b B then select the desired between frame interval with v V You can choose the frame interval from the menu settings page 104 d Shoot your image 16 frames will be recorded as one image image...

Page 56: ...not be used The image is not displayed during shooting Compose the picture before pressing the shutter button The interval needed for recording is about 0 5 second Shooting still images for e mail E Mail Mode selector You can shoot images and save them in a file that is small enough 320 240 to attach to an e mail message The normal mode image that was selected using the Image Size setup item page ...

Page 57: ...oice Mode selector You can record still images with audio files a Set the mode selector to b Press MENU The menu appears c Select Mode REC Mode with b B then select Voice with v d Shoot your image If you press and release the shutter button sound is recorded for five seconds If you hold down the shutter button sound is recorded until you release the shutter button for up to 40 seconds To return to...

Page 58: ...ws you to shoot images of people in the foreground with distinct outlines without losing the feeling that you are shooting at night Because the shutter speed is slow it is recommended that you use a tripod The flash forcely strobes Landscape mode Focuses on images far away so is convenient for shooting landscapes at a distance You cannot shoot in Macro mode The flash is set to Forced flash or No f...

Page 59: ...rst 2 mode has priority So the image may not be recorded exactly as you intended Mode selector Control button MENU NR slow shutter The NR slow shutter mode removes noise from recorded images providing clear images When the shutter speed is slow the camera automatically works the NR slow shutter mode and NR is indicated next to the shutter speed indicator Press the shutter button fully down r Then ...

Page 60: ...nu settings page 27 a Set the mode selector to or b Press MENU The menu appears c Select PFX P Effect with b B then select the desired mode with v V To cancel Picture Effect In Step 3 select Off Solarize B W Like an illustration with clearly delineated bright and dark portions In black and white Sepia Neg Art Colored to look like an old photograph Made to look like a negative image Mode selector C...

Page 61: ...icated on the screen Moves to the previous folder Moves to the next folder Moves to both the previous and next folders On the single screen On the Index nine image screen On the Index triple image screen When no images are stored in the folder No file in this folder appears You can play back images from a last shot one without selecting the folder Mode selector Control button MENU Select Folder Fo...

Page 62: ...cel enlarged viewing Press z You cannot use Playback zoom with movies MPEG movie or images recorded in Clip Motion Multi Burst modes If you press the zoom W button when you are viewing images that have not been enlarged the Index screen will appear page 37 The images displayed in Quick Review page 28 can be enlarged using the procedures outlined in Steps 3 to 5 Mode selector Zoom buttons Control b...

Page 63: ...lide show Mode selector You can play back recorded images in succession one after another This is useful for checking your images or for giving a presentation a Set the mode selector to b Press MENU The menu appears c Select Slide with b B then press z Set the following items with v V b B Interval settings 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min Image Folder Plays back all the images in the selected folde...

Page 64: ...splay the image you want to rotate b Press MENU The menu appears c Select Rotate with b B then press z d Select with v and rotate the image with b B e Select OK with v V then press z To cancel the rotation In Step 4 or 5 select Cancel Protected images movies MPEG movie or images recorded in Clip Motion Multi Burst modes cannot be rotated You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras...

Page 65: ...image is played back continuously To pause Press z To resume playback press z again The playback starts from the frame displayed on the LCD screen Playing back frame by frame Jog playback a Set the mode selector to b Select the Multi Burst image with b B The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously c Press z when the desired frame is displayed Step appears d Advance the frame with b ...

Page 66: ... mode you cannot delete only certain frames When you delete images all 16 of the frames are deleted at the same time 1 Display the Multi Burst image you want to delete 2 Press Delete 3 Select Delete then press z All of the frames are deleted ...

Page 67: ... to protect with b B then press z To cancel the protection In Step 4 or 5 press z again The mark disappears On the Index nine image screen a Set the mode selector to press the zoom W index button once to switch to the Index nine image screen b Press MENU The menu appears c Select Protect with b B then press z d Select Select with b B then press z e Select the image you want to protect with v V b B...

Page 68: ... the folder In Step 4 select All In Folder and press z Then select Off and press z On the Index triple image screen a Set the mode selector to press the zoom W index button twice to switch to the Index triple image screen b Move the image you want to protect to the center with b B c Press MENU The menu appears d Select Protect with v V then press z The center image is protected and the Protect mar...

Page 69: ...ears d Select Resize with b B then press z e Select the new size with v V then press z The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file To cancel the resizing In Step 5 select Cancel Movies MPEG movie or images recorded in Clip Motion Multi Burst modes cannot be resized When images are resized from a smaller to a larger size the image quality will deteriorate You cannot res...

Page 70: ... B c Press MENU The menu appears d Select DPOF with b B then press z The mark is indicated on this image e To mark other images display the image you want to mark with b B then press z To delete the mark In Step 4 or 5 press z again The mark disappears On the Index nine image screen a Set the mode selector to and press the zoom W index button once to switch to the Index nine image screen b Press M...

Page 71: ...t Exit On the Index triple image screen a Set the mode selector to press the zoom W index button twice to switch to the Index triple images screen b Move the image you want to print to the center with b B c Press MENU The menu appears d Select DPOF with v then press z The mark is indicated on the center image e To mark other images move the image you want to print to the center with b B and repeat...

Page 72: ...n fully down again to stop recording Indicators on the screen while you are shooting movies These indicators are not recorded Each time you press the status of the LCD screen changes as follows Indicators off t LCD off t Indicators on See page 114 for a detailed description of the indicated items To shoot close ups Macro DSC P72 only Set the mode selector to and follow the procedure on page 30 To ...

Page 73: ...t the volume Press v V To fast forward rewind Press B next or b previous while playing back a movie To return to normal playback press z Indicators on the screen while you are viewing movies Each time you press the status of the LCD screen changes as follows Indicators off t LCD off t Indicators on See page 115 for a detailed description of the indicated items The procedure for viewing movies on a...

Page 74: ...display the movie you want to delete with b B then repeat Step 4 To cancel the deletion In Step 4 or 5 select Exit On the Index nine image screen a Set the mode selector to and press the zoom W index button once to display an Index nine image screen b Press Delete c Select Select with b B then press z d Select the movies you want to delete with v V b B then press z The Delete mark is indicated on ...

Page 75: ... Cancel with b then press z On the Index triple image screen a Set the mode selector to and press the zoom W index button twice to switch to the Index triple image screen b Move the movie you want to delete to the center with b B c Press Delete The menu appears The movie has not yet been deleted at this point d Select Delete with v then press z Memory Stick access message appears on the screen Whe...

Page 76: ...le number is skipped Example Cutting the movie numbered 101_0002 Cutting movies a Set the mode selector to b Select the movie you want to cut with b B c Press MENU The menu appears d Select Divide with B then press z Next select OK with v then press z The playback of the movie starts 1 2 101_0002 101_0003 3 101_0001 1 2 3 A B 101_0002 101_0004 1 2 3 B A 101_0005 1 3 2 101_0006 101_0004 101_0007 A ...

Page 77: ...pears on the screen again You cannot cut the following images Clip Motion Multi Burst Still image Movies not long enough to cut Protected movie You cannot restore movies once you cut them The original movie is deleted when you cut it The cut movie is recorded in the selected recording folder as a newest file Deleting unnecessary portions of movies a Cut an unnecessary portion of a movie page 76 b ...

Page 78: ...t the folder follow the procedure on page 61 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 ...

Page 79: ...uter t ImageMixer in that order b Click Cyber shot on the model selection screen The installation menu screen appears c Click USB Driver on the title screen The InstallShield wizard screen appears d Click Next When the Information screen appears click Next The USB driver installation starts When the installation is completed the screen informs you of completion e Click Yes I want to restart my com...

Page 80: ...come to the InstallShield Wizard screen appears This section describes the English screen c Click Next When License Agreement screen appears click Yes Read the agreement carefully If you accept the terms of the agreement proceed with the installation The Information screen appears d Click Next e Select the folder to be installed then click Next Select the program folder then click Next f Confirm i...

Page 81: ...geMixer You can use the ImageMixer Ver 1 5 for Sony software to copy view and edit images For details see the software s help files a Click ImageMixer on the installation menu screen Select the desired language then click OK The Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard screen appears This section describes the English screen b Follow instructions on each succeeding screen Install ImageMixer according t...

Page 82: ...amera c Connect the supplied USB cable to the USB jack of the camera d Connect the USB cable to your computer When using a desktop computer connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear panel When using Windows XP the AutoPlay wizard automatically appears on the desktop Proceed to page 85 USB MODE NORMAL appears on the LCD screen of the camera When a USB connection is established for the ...

Page 83: ...ches and images appear Normally Image Transfer and Date folders are created inside the My Documents folder and all of the image files recorded with the camera are copied into these folders You can change the Image Transfer settings page 84 Windows XP Connect the camera and your computer with the USB cable Image Transfer starts up automatically and the images are automatically copied to the compute...

Page 84: ... you want to copy are stored The folder opens c Drag and drop the image files into the My Documents folder The image files are copied to the My Documents folder When you try to copy an image to a folder in which an image with the same file name is stored the overwrite confirmation message appears When you overwrite the existing image with the new one the original file is deleted When a removable d...

Page 85: ...ons screen appears e Select Nothing I m finished working with these pictures then click Next The Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard screen appears f Click Finish The wizard closes To continue copying other images follow the procedure given under P on page 83 to disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it Then perform the procedure from step 1 again Viewing the images on your computer a Double ...

Page 86: ...lable only for viewing For more information about the folder see pages 46 61 Folder containing image data which was recorded using the camera not equipped with the folder creating function Folder containing image data which was recorded using your camera When not creating any folders there is only the 101MSDCF folder Folder containing E Mail mode image data movie data Voice mode audio data which w...

Page 87: ...F to 999MSDCF DSC0ssss JPG Still image files shot normally Normal mode page 26 Burst 2 mode page 56 Multi Burst mode files page 55 Still image files shot in E Mail mode page 56 Voice mode page 57 DSC0ssss JPE Small size image files shot in E Mail mode DSC0ssss MPG Audio files shot in Voice mode CLP0ssss GIF Clip Motion files shot in Normal mode page 54 CLP0ssss THM Index image files of Clip Motion...

Page 88: ...ter 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 Ste...

Page 89: ...the hard disk icon 2 Double click the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files The image file opens Close down all applications running on the computer before installing the USB driver and application You can use the ImageMixer Ver 1 5 for Sony software to copy images to your computer and to view images on your computer For details on installing see operating instructions suppl...

Page 90: ...drop the desired file or album to the menu screen The selected image is added to the menu screen d Click You can preview the image e Click The disc creation dialogue appears f Insert a blank CD R into the CD R drive and click the OK button The disc creation process starts You cannot use CD RW discs A CD R drive is required to create a Video CD For the Macintosh edition Toast by Roxio not supplied ...

Page 91: ...ting the memory effect page 15 A mismatch has occurred in the remaining battery time information The batteries are dead page 110 p Install charged batteries page 14 p Wipe any dirt off from them with a dry cloth page 16 p To restore the batteries to their original condition use them until they are drained before recharging them p Fully charge the batteries page 14 p Replace the batteries with new ...

Page 92: ...ll images Camera is set to or You set the focus preset distance p Set the macro recording mode DSC P72 only Make sure to place the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance when shooting page 30 p Cancel the mode page 58 p Set to the auto focus mode page 49 Unable to zoom DSC P52 P72 only You cannot zoom while shooting a movie MPEG movie Smart zoom does not function Yo...

Page 93: ...itch on the Memory Stick is set to the LOCK position You cannot shoot while the flash is charging The mode selector is not set to when you want to shoot a still image The mode selector is not set to when you want to shoot a movie p Insert a Memory Stick page 23 p Delete the images saved in the Memory Stick or format it p Change the Memory Stick p Set it to the recording position page 109 p Set the...

Page 94: ...connection is not correct p Set Video Out to NTSC or PAL page 107 p Check the connection page 38 The images cannot be played back on a computer p See page 95 Unknown beeps are heard from the camera while viewing a movie These beeps are heard when the auto focus is working p This is not a malfunction Shoot in focus preset mode page 49 Symptom Cause Solution Your camera cannot delete an image The im...

Page 95: ...ed securely USB Connect is set to PTP in the SET UP settings The USB connectors on your computer are connected to other equipment besides the keyboard the mouse The camera is not directly connected to your computer The USB driver is not installed Your computer does not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and your computer with the USB cable before you installed the USB D...

Page 96: ...he image and sound are affected by noise when you play back a movie on a computer You are playing back the movie directly from the Memory Stick p Copy the movie to the hard disk of the computer and then play the movie file back from the hard disk page 88 You cannot print an image p Check the printer settings p If you are using the ImageMixer Ver 1 5 for Sony software click on HELP The error messag...

Page 97: ...outlet wall socket page 19 The power is on but the camera does not work The internal system is not working properly p Disconnect and then after one minute reconnect all power sources and turn on the camera If this does not work press the RESET button located inside the jack cover with a pointed object then turn the power on again This will clear the date and time settings etc You cannot identify t...

Page 98: ...in this folder Folder error A folder with the same first three digits number already exists in the Memory Stick For example 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE Select other folders or create a new folder Cannot create more folders The folder whose first three digits of the name is 999 exists in the Memory Stick You cannot create any folders Cannot record You attempt to select the folder that is available only f...

Page 99: ...hake may occur due to insufficient light Use the flash mount the camera on a tripod or otherwise secure the camera in place Turn the power off and on again A problem with the lens caused an error Message Meaning Corrective Action ...

Page 100: ...mes the camera may be repaired Contact your Sony dealer or local autholized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5 digit code Example E 61 10 Code Cause Countermeasure C 32 ss There is trouble with your camera s hardware Turn the power off and on again page 20 C 13 ss The camera cannot read or write data on the Memory Stick Re insert the Memory Stick several times An unformatted Memory Sti...

Page 101: ...MB MSX 256 MSX 512 MSX 1G 3 1M 10 18 20 36 40 73 81 146 145 255 296 518 604 1058 2 8M 3 2 10 18 20 36 40 73 81 146 145 255 296 518 604 1058 2 0M 16 29 32 59 65 119 131 239 230 420 468 854 956 1743 1 2M 24 44 49 89 98 179 197 359 340 595 691 1210 1411 2470 VGA 88 194 178 392 358 788 718 1580 1190 2381 2420 4841 4940 9881 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX 256 MSX 512 MSX 1G 3 1M 9 17 19 34 39 69 79 138 142 2...

Page 102: ...m 0 5m Center AF x Multi AF Chooses the auto focus method page 48 or sets the focus preset distance page 49 Metering Mode DSC P72 only Spot x Multi Selects the metering mode to suit the shooting conditions and purpose page 51 WB White Bal xAuto Sets the white balance page 52 ISO 400 200 100 xAuto Selects the ISO sensitivity When shooting under dark conditions or shooting a fast moving subject use ...

Page 103: ...xNormal Low Selects the amount of flash light page 53 PFX P Effect Solarize B W Sepia Neg Art xOff Sets the special effects for the image page 60 Item Setting Description EV 2 0EV 1 7EV 1 3EV 1 0EV 0 7EV 0 3EV x0EV 0 3EV 0 7EV 1 0EV 1 3EV 1 7EV 2 0EV Adjusts the exposure page 50 9 Focus 7 0m 3 0m 1 0m 0 5m Center AF x Multi AF Chooses the auto focus method page 48 or sets the focus preset distance...

Page 104: ...amount of flash light page 53 PFX P Effect Solarize B W Sepia Neg Art xOff Sets the special effects for the image page 60 Item Setting Description EV 2 0EV 1 7EV 1 3EV 1 0EV 0 7EV 0 3EV x0EV 0 3EV 0 7EV 1 0EV 1 3EV 1 7EV 2 0EV Adjusts the exposure page 50 9 Focus 7 0m 3 0m 1 0m 0 5m Center AF x Multi AF Chooses the auto focus method page 48 or sets the focus preset distance page 49 Metering Mode D...

Page 105: ...till images you want to attach cancel the print DPOF mark page 70 Slide Interval Image Repeat Start Cancel Sets the slide show interval For single image screen only x3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min Selects images from either folder or Memory Stick xFolder All Repeats the slide show xOn Off Starts the slide show Cancels the settings and execution of the slide show Resize 3 1M 2 0M 1 2M VGA Cancel C...

Page 106: ...uction On xOff Reduces the red eye phenomenon when using a flash page 33 AF Illuminator xAuto Off Selects whether to emit an AF assist light in the dark Helps when it is hard to focus on the subject under dark lighting page 33 Item Setting Description Format OK Cancel Formats the Memory Stick Note that formatting erases all data on a Memory Stick including even protected images page 44 File Number...

Page 107: ...reen bright and easy to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations but also uses up the battery charge faster Displayed only when you are using the camera with the batteries Beep Shutter x On Off Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button Turns on the beep shutter sound when you press the control button press the shutter button Turns off the beep shutter soun...

Page 108: ...icide Contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time Note on operating temperature The camera is designed for use within a temperature range of 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Shooting in extremely cold or hot locations that exceed this range is not recommended On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room moisture may condense i...

Page 109: ...mory Stick with your camera However because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards data recorded with your camera is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection You can also use the Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO with the camera MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology The Memory Stick formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate...

Page 110: ...Stick PRO not supplied Memory Stick PRO with a capacity of up to 1 GB is verified for this camera The nickel metal hydride batteries Effective use of the battery Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings and the battery life is shortened under such circumstances To use the battery longer we recommend you keep the battery stored in the supplied battery case in a pocket close to ...

Page 111: ...D Primary color filter Total pixels number of camera Approx 3 340 000 pixels Effective pixels number of camera Approx 3 210 000 pixels Lens DSC P72 3 zoom lens f 6 0 to 18 0 mm 35 mm camera conversion 39 to 117mm 1 9 16 to 4 5 8 inches F2 8 5 6 DSC P52 2 zoom lens f 6 3 to 12 6 mm 35 mm camera conversion 41 to 82 mm 1 5 8 to 3 1 4 inches F3 8 DSC P32 Single focal lens f 5 0 mm 35 mm camera convers...

Page 112: ...ist strap included Microphone Electret condenser microphone Speaker Dynamic speaker Exif print Compatible PRINT image matching II Compatible x BC CS2A CS2B Ni MH battery charger Power requirements AC 100 to 240V 50 60Hz 3 W Output voltage AA DC 1 4 V 400 mA 2 AAA DC 1 4 V 160 mA 2 Operating temperature range 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Dimensions 71 30 91 mm 2 7 8 1 3 16 3 5 8 inches W H D Mass Approx 9...

Page 113: ...46 N Recording folder indicator 46 O Remaining number of recordable images indicator 25 Self diagnosis display 100 P Remaining Memory Stick capacity indicator Q Center AF Multi AF indicator 48 Focus preset value 49 R EV adjustment indicator 50 S Iris value indicator T Shutter speed indicator U Macro DSC P72 30 V Self timer indicator 31 W Vibration warning indicator 99 X Menu Guide menu 45 Pressing...

Page 114: ...le time indicator 101 Self diagnosis display 100 J Recording folder indicator 46 K Remaining Memory Stick capacity indicator L Center AF Multi AF indicator 48 Focus preset value 49 M EV adjustment indicator 50 N Macro DSC P72 30 O Self timer indicator 31 P Menu Guide menu 45 Pressing the MENU button switches the menu guide menu on off Metering Mode is not displayed on the menu of the DSC P52 P32 1...

Page 115: ...g date time of the image 21 Menu Guide menu 45 For movie playback L Image size indicator 73 M Recording mode indicator 73 N Playback indicator 73 Volume indicator 73 O Low battery warning 98 P Change folder indicator 61 Q Playback folder indicator 61 R Image number Number of images recorded in the playback folder S Remaining Memory Stick capacity indicator T Counter 73 U Playback screen 73 V Playb...

Page 116: ...ct 67 Resize 69 E Mail 56 EV adjustment 50 Exposure EV adjustment 50 F File File names 87 Image file storage destinations 86 Finder 34 Flash Daylight synchro 32 Flash Level 53 Red Eye Reduction 33 Selecting a flash mode 32 Focus AE AF lock lamp 9 11 13 AF lock 26 49 Focus preset 49 Folder Folder for playback 61 Recording folder 47 Format 44 G GIF 54 87 I Image Copying images to your computer 78 88...

Page 117: ...th the date and time inserted 35 Still image playback Index nine or triple image screen 36 Playback zoom 62 Quick Review 28 Rotate 64 Slide show 63 Viewing images on a TV screen 38 Viewing on the single image screen 36 Viewing the images on your computer 85 89 Still image shooting Auto focus mode 28 48 EV adjustment 50 Image size 24 25 101 Inserting the date and time 35 Number of shooting images 2...

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