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Precaution on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These points are manufactured using your camera or recording medium, etc. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO...recording in the U.S.A. LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with your camera are operational for the DSCP72 only) This camera is not a malfunction. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Notes on image data compatibility • ...
Precaution on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These points are manufactured using your camera or recording medium, etc. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO...recording in the U.S.A. LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with your camera are operational for the DSCP72 only) This camera is not a malfunction. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Notes on image data compatibility • ...
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... DSC-P72 unless noted otherwise. Remove dirt from the surface of the flash If the dirt changes color or sticks to the surface of the flash due to the heat of the flash, sufficient light may cause a malfunction. Do not get the camera wet. Trademarks • "Memory Stick," , and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick...
... DSC-P72 unless noted otherwise. Remove dirt from the surface of the flash If the dirt changes color or sticks to the surface of the flash due to the heat of the flash, sufficient light may cause a malfunction. Do not get the camera wet. Trademarks • "Memory Stick," , and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick...
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... 16 Using an external power source 19 Using your camera abroad 19 Turning your camera on a TV screen 38 Deleting still images Deleting images 40 Formatting a "Memory Stick 44 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera 36 Viewing images on /off 20 How to scene... conditions 58 Adding special effects - Picture Effect 60 Flash level ....53 Shooting multiple frames - Multi Burst 55 Shooting two images in Multi Burst mode - Macro (DSC-P72...
... 16 Using an external power source 19 Using your camera abroad 19 Turning your camera on a TV screen 38 Deleting still images Deleting images 40 Formatting a "Memory Stick 44 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera 36 Viewing images on /off 20 How to scene... conditions 58 Adding special effects - Picture Effect 60 Flash level ....53 Shooting multiple frames - Multi Burst 55 Shooting two images in Multi Burst mode - Macro (DSC-P72...
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... a portion of images that can be saved/ shooting time 101 Menu items 102 SET UP items 106 Precautions 108 The "Memory Stick 109 The nickel-metal hydride batteries ........110 The battery charger 111 Specifications 111 The LCD screen 113 Index Index 116 7 Slide...63 Playing back successive images - 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 ...
... a portion of images that can be saved/ shooting time 101 Menu items 102 SET UP items 106 Precautions 108 The "Memory Stick 109 The nickel-metal hydride batteries ........110 The battery charger 111 Specifications 111 The LCD screen 113 Index Index 116 7 Slide...63 Playing back successive images - 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 ...
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... CCD. Identifying the parts (DSC-P72) 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 q; 5 qa 6 A POWER button (20) B Shutter button (26) C Flash (32) D Microphone E Self-timer lamp (31)/ AF illuminator (33) F Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) G POWER lamp (20) H Finder window I Lens 8 J Access lamp (23) K "Memory Stick" cover (23) • "3.2MEGA PIXELS" shown on the surface of the camera is the number of...
... CCD. Identifying the parts (DSC-P72) 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 q; 5 qa 6 A POWER button (20) B Shutter button (26) C Flash (32) D Microphone E Self-timer lamp (31)/ AF illuminator (33) F Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) G POWER lamp (20) H Finder window I Lens 8 J Access lamp (23) K "Memory Stick" cover (23) • "3.2MEGA PIXELS" shown on the surface of the camera is the number of...
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... having longer screws, and may damage the camera. Identifying the parts (continued) (DSC-P52) 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 q; 5 6 qa A POWER button (20) B Shutter button (26) C Flash (32) D Microphone E Self-timer lamp (31)/ AF illuminator (33) F Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) G POWER lamp (20) H Finder window I Lens 10 J Access lamp (23) K "Memory Stick" cover (23) • "3.2MEGA PIXELS" shown on...
... having longer screws, and may damage the camera. Identifying the parts (continued) (DSC-P52) 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 q; 5 6 qa A POWER button (20) B Shutter button (26) C Flash (32) D Microphone E Self-timer lamp (31)/ AF illuminator (33) F Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) G POWER lamp (20) H Finder window I Lens 10 J Access lamp (23) K "Memory Stick" cover (23) • "3.2MEGA PIXELS" shown on...
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... tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. Identifying the parts (continued) (DSC-P32) 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 5 q; 6 qa A POWER button (20) B Shutter button (26) C Flash (32) D Finder window E Lens F Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) G POWER lamp (20) H Microphone I Self-timer lamp (31)/ 12 AF illuminator (33) J Access lamp (23) K "Memory Stick" cover (23) • "3.2MEGA PIXELS" shown on...
... tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. Identifying the parts (continued) (DSC-P32) 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 5 q; 6 qa A POWER button (20) B Shutter button (26) C Flash (32) D Finder window E Lens F Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) G POWER lamp (20) H Microphone I Self-timer lamp (31)/ 12 AF illuminator (33) J Access lamp (23) K "Memory Stick" cover (23) • "3.2MEGA PIXELS" shown on...
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... 3.1M On Off Approx. 320 Approx. 160 Approx. 540 Approx. 270 VGA On Off Approx. 320 Approx. 160 Approx. 540 Approx. 270 DSC-P32 3.1M On Off Approx. 320 Approx. 160 Approx. 540 Approx. 270 VGA On Off Approx. 320 Approx. 160 Approx. 540 Approx. 270 17...following symbols. The guidelines for the number of images that can shoot for a longer period of time the camera can be recorded/ played back The tables show approximate guidelines for changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as necessary. Shooting still images Under the average conditions1) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) Image LCD No....
... 3.1M On Off Approx. 320 Approx. 160 Approx. 540 Approx. 270 VGA On Off Approx. 320 Approx. 160 Approx. 540 Approx. 270 DSC-P32 3.1M On Off Approx. 320 Approx. 160 Approx. 540 Approx. 270 VGA On Off Approx. 320 Approx. 160 Approx. 540 Approx. 270 17...following symbols. The guidelines for the number of images that can shoot for a longer period of time the camera can be recorded/ played back The tables show approximate guidelines for changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as necessary. Shooting still images Under the average conditions1) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) Image LCD No....
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... far as it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. To remove the "Memory Stick" Open the "Memory Stick" cover, then push the "Memory Stick" to pop it can go. Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Label side Terminal side Shooting still images Access lamp 1 , Open the...
... far as it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. To remove the "Memory Stick" Open the "Memory Stick" cover, then push the "Memory Stick" to pop it can go. Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Label side Terminal side Shooting still images Access lamp 1 , Open the...
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... see page 101. 3) For more than 9999, ">9999" is set to preserve your "Memory Stick." You can save fewer images in a "Memory Stick"2) The number of images that can be different from the actual image size. • When... later (Resize function, see page 46. • "3.2MEGA PIXELS" shown on the surface of the camera is more information about the image quality mode, see page 69). You can choose an image size from... needed to [Normal] For the number of images that can be saved in other Sony devices are played back, the image size indication may be saved in Fine (Standard)3) mode are...
... see page 101. 3) For more than 9999, ">9999" is set to preserve your "Memory Stick." You can save fewer images in a "Memory Stick"2) The number of images that can be different from the actual image size. • When... later (Resize function, see page 46. • "3.2MEGA PIXELS" shown on the surface of the camera is more information about the image quality mode, see page 69). You can choose an image size from... needed to [Normal] For the number of images that can be saved in other Sony devices are played back, the image size indication may be saved in Fine (Standard)3) mode are...
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... shows the focus adjustment range. (AF range finder, see page 48.) 26 The camera beeps. AE/AF lock indicator 3 Flashes in the center of the focus frame. You can create a new folder in the "Memory Stick" and select the folder for a split second depending on the subject.) • ...You can continue to shoot, but the focus 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). Basic still image shooting - The ...
... shows the focus adjustment range. (AF range finder, see page 48.) 26 The camera beeps. AE/AF lock indicator 3 Flashes in the center of the focus frame. You can create a new folder in the "Memory Stick" and select the folder for a split second depending on the subject.) • ...You can continue to shoot, but the focus 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). Basic still image shooting - The ...
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...adjusts the focus, exposure, and white balance. To change according to [Multi AF], and the metering mode is saved in the menu settings according to (Camera) and [Mode] (REC Mode). The menu items you are shooting with v/ V on , power is set to , the functions that can set to... [Auto] You can display are performed for a while with the camera turned on the control button. 27 Shooting still images The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is set the shooting functions in the "Memory Stick." Landscape mode [ ] See page 58. The position on the ...
...adjusts the focus, exposure, and white balance. To change according to [Multi AF], and the metering mode is saved in the menu settings according to (Camera) and [Mode] (REC Mode). The menu items you are shooting with v/ V on , power is set to , the functions that can set to... [Auto] You can display are performed for a while with the camera turned on the control button. 27 Shooting still images The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is set the shooting functions in the "Memory Stick." Landscape mode [ ] See page 58. The position on the ...
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... z. 40 "Memory Stick access" appears on the control button, then press z. To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with v on the control button, then press z. The image has not yet been deleted at this message disappears, the image has been deleted. Select the image you want to , and turn on the camera. Next, select...
... z. 40 "Memory Stick access" appears on the control button, then press z. To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with v on the control button, then press z. The image has not yet been deleted at this message disappears, the image has been deleted. Select the image you want to , and turn on the camera. Next, select...
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... on the screen. The image has not yet been deleted at this message disappears, all of the images with b/B on the control button, then press z. "Memory Stick access" appears on the Index (triple-image) screen Delete Exit OK Aperture Value: F2.8 Shutter Speed: 1/30 Exposure Value: 0.0 ISO: 100 101-0002 2003 7 4 10...
... on the screen. The image has not yet been deleted at this message disappears, all of the images with b/B on the control button, then press z. "Memory Stick access" appears on the Index (triple-image) screen Delete Exit OK Aperture Value: F2.8 Shutter Speed: 1/30 Exposure Value: 0.0 ISO: 100 101-0002 2003 7 4 10...
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Deleting still images Delete Exit 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM OK BACK/NEXT 3 , Select [Delete] with V on the control button, then press z. 43 "Memory Stick access" appears on the control button, then press z. To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with v on the screen. When this message disappears, the image has been deleted.
Deleting still images Delete Exit 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM OK BACK/NEXT 3 , Select [Delete] with V on the control button, then press z. 43 "Memory Stick access" appears on the control button, then press z. To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with v on the screen. When this message disappears, the image has been deleted.
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...Create REC. Set the mode selector to SET UP, and turn on the control button. The supplied "Memory Stick" and those available commercially, are also erased. 2 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v on the screen. Folder: Change REC. Protected images are already formatted, and can ...Select [Cancel] with V on the control button, then press z. 3 , Select [OK] with v/V on the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to format into the camera. Select [Format] with v , then press z. When this process is complete. 44 The "Formatting" message appears ...
...Create REC. Set the mode selector to SET UP, and turn on the control button. The supplied "Memory Stick" and those available commercially, are also erased. 2 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v on the screen. Folder: Change REC. Protected images are already formatted, and can ...Select [Cancel] with V on the control button, then press z. 3 , Select [OK] with v/V on the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to format into the camera. Select [Format] with v , then press z. When this process is complete. 44 The "Formatting" message appears ...
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...ISO P.Quality Mode PFX • You can create folders up to store images. Creating or selecting a folder Mode selector: SET UP Your camera can select the folder used to "999MSDCF." Control button MENU Mode selector a Set the mode selector to (Multi Burst). • The ... preserved even when the camera is selected as the recording folder. Before operation Set (Camera) to 4000 images can select the still image quality from [Fine] or [Standard]. Quality) with b/B, then select the desired image quality with v/V. You can create multiple folders within a "Memory Stick." b Press MENU. ...
...ISO P.Quality Mode PFX • You can create folders up to store images. Creating or selecting a folder Mode selector: SET UP Your camera can select the folder used to "999MSDCF." Control button MENU Mode selector a Set the mode selector to (Multi Burst). • The ... preserved even when the camera is selected as the recording folder. Before operation Set (Camera) to 4000 images can select the still image quality from [Fine] or [Standard]. Quality) with b/B, then select the desired image quality with v/V. You can create multiple folders within a "Memory Stick." b Press MENU. ...
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A new folder is created with the camera. • The image is created folders using the camera. Select REC. To cancel changing the recording folder Select [Cancel] in step 2 or 3. the new folder with a number one higher than the largest number... folder a Set the mode selector to other created folder until a different folder is stored in the newly selected • Recorded images are recorded in the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. Of Files: Created: 102MSDCF 0 2003 7 4 1:05:34 AM OK BACK/NEXT O K Cancel c Select the desired folder with b/B,...
A new folder is created with the camera. • The image is created folders using the camera. Select REC. To cancel changing the recording folder Select [Cancel] in step 2 or 3. the new folder with a number one higher than the largest number... folder a Set the mode selector to other created folder until a different folder is stored in the newly selected • Recorded images are recorded in the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. Of Files: Created: 102MSDCF 0 2003 7 4 1:05:34 AM OK BACK/NEXT O K Cancel c Select the desired folder with b/B,...
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... quality of the frames will be saved in one frame. The Image Size setup item appears. Clip Motion Mode selector: You can shoot in the "Memory Stick." For this operation until you chose [Delete Last] in Step 2, repeat Steps 1 to 3 to . f Press z. Shot images will be played back in the SET UP...
... quality of the frames will be saved in one frame. The Image Size setup item appears. Clip Motion Mode selector: You can shoot in the "Memory Stick." For this operation until you chose [Delete Last] in Step 2, repeat Steps 1 to 3 to . f Press z. Shot images will be played back in the SET UP...
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...images that can record using the Index screen, the images may not be displayed correctly on this camera. • For the number of the DSC-P52/P32. • When you play back images recorded in the "Memory Stick." • In Clip Motion, the date and time cannot be inserted. • When ... Shutter button 1/7.5 1/15 1/30 WB Interval You can choose the frame interval from the actual image recorded. • GIF files made on other cameras may appear different from the menu settings (page 104). Advanced still image shooting 55 b Press MENU. • If you do not complete Step ...
...images that can record using the Index screen, the images may not be displayed correctly on this camera. • For the number of the DSC-P52/P32. • When you play back images recorded in the "Memory Stick." • In Clip Motion, the date and time cannot be inserted. • When ... Shutter button 1/7.5 1/15 1/30 WB Interval You can choose the frame interval from the actual image recorded. • GIF files made on other cameras may appear different from the menu settings (page 104). Advanced still image shooting 55 b Press MENU. • If you do not complete Step ...