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... or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to comply with this digital camera. If this equipment. Notice on , the user is connected. -Consult the dealer or an ...harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by returning your nearest Sony service station. These limits are designed to attach the fuse cover after you . The supplied interface cable must be determined by...
... or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to comply with this digital camera. If this equipment. Notice on , the user is connected. -Consult the dealer or an ...harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by returning your nearest Sony service station. These limits are designed to attach the fuse cover after you . The supplied interface cable must be determined by...
Operating Instructions
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...LCD screen hardly. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. 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... equipped with your camera are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in the U.S.A. Precaution on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other equipment on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to the ...
...LCD screen hardly. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. 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... equipped with your camera are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in the U.S.A. Precaution on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other equipment on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to the ...
Operating Instructions
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... your camera 4 Identifying the parts 8 Getting started 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 45...the subject - 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 audio ...still images for e-mail - White Balance...52 Adjusting the flash level - Table of your camera 36 Viewing images on a TV screen 38 Deleting still images Deleting images 40 Formatting a "...
... your camera 4 Identifying the parts 8 Getting started 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 45...the subject - 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 audio ...still images for e-mail - White Balance...52 Adjusting the flash level - Table of your camera 36 Viewing images on a TV screen 38 Deleting still images Deleting images 40 Formatting a "...
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...images - Slide show 63 Rotating still images - Rotate 64 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 65 Playing back continuously 65 Playing back frame by frame ...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 For Macintosh ...users 78 Installing the USB driver 79 Installing "Image Transfer 80 Installing "ImageMixer 81 Connecting the camera to print - Playback zoom 62 Recording an enlarged image - Trimming 63 Playing back successive images...
...images - Slide show 63 Rotating still images - Rotate 64 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 65 Playing back continuously 65 Playing back frame by frame ...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 For Macintosh ...users 78 Installing the USB driver 79 Installing "Image Transfer 80 Installing "ImageMixer 81 Connecting the camera to print - Playback zoom 62 Recording an enlarged image - Trimming 63 Playing back successive images...
Operating Instructions
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L (USB) jack (82) 2 qa M A/V OUT (MONO) jack (38) 3 4 N Battery cover qs O OPEN button (16) qd P Wrist strap hook 5 qf Attaching the wrist strap 6 qg 7 qh 8 qj 9 A Zoom buttons (during shooting) D Finder (34) Q Jack cover (...
L (USB) jack (82) 2 qa M A/V OUT (MONO) jack (38) 3 4 N Battery cover qs O OPEN button (16) qd P Wrist strap hook 5 qf Attaching the wrist strap 6 qg 7 qh 8 qj 9 A Zoom buttons (during shooting) D Finder (34) Q Jack cover (...
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J RESET button (91) K DC IN jack (19) 1 q; L (USB) jack (82) 2 qa M A/V OUT (MONO) jack (38) 3 4 N Battery cover qs O OPEN button (16) qd P Wrist strap hook 5 qf Attaching the wrist strap 6 qg 7 qh 8 qj 9 A Zoom buttons (during shooting) D Finder (34) Q Jack cover (...
J RESET button (91) K DC IN jack (19) 1 q; L (USB) jack (82) 2 qa M A/V OUT (MONO) jack (38) 3 4 N Battery cover qs O OPEN button (16) qd P Wrist strap hook 5 qf Attaching the wrist strap 6 qg 7 qh 8 qj 9 A Zoom buttons (during shooting) D Finder (34) Q Jack cover (...
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L (USB) jack (82) 2 qa M A/V OUT (MONO) jack (38) 3 4 N Battery cover qs O OPEN button (16) qd P Wrist strap hook 5 qf Attaching the wrist strap 6 qg 7 qh 8 qj 9 A Zoom buttons (during shooting) D Finder (34) Q Jack cover (...
L (USB) jack (82) 2 qa M A/V OUT (MONO) jack (38) 3 4 N Battery cover qs O OPEN button (16) qd P Wrist strap hook 5 qf Attaching the wrist strap 6 qg 7 qh 8 qj 9 A Zoom buttons (during shooting) D Finder (34) Q Jack cover (...
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... the CHARGE lamp goes out, charging is a big difference in this camera. If some batteries are used Manganese batteries, lithium batteries, nicad batteries If you use the batteries described above, we cannot guarantee full performance of the camera by property of batteries made by . • Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the set is connected to...
... the CHARGE lamp goes out, charging is a big difference in this camera. If some batteries are used Manganese batteries, lithium batteries, nicad batteries If you use the batteries described above, we cannot guarantee full performance of the camera by property of batteries made by . • Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the set is connected to...
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...the slide show mode (page 63) and leave it that way until the batteries are shorted, there is a possibility of the charger by wiping them . • If you use up the batteries completely, put the camera in approximately six hours. These may be sure to charge fully depleted Nickel-...Metal Hydride batteries using up of the battery, and personal scald or injury may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up the...
...the slide show mode (page 63) and leave it that way until the batteries are shorted, there is a possibility of the charger by wiping them . • If you use up the batteries completely, put the camera in approximately six hours. These may be sure to charge fully depleted Nickel-...Metal Hydride batteries using up of the battery, and personal scald or injury may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up the...
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... them with a dry cloth. Slide it clicks. The cover is closed when it in . Inserting the batteries 2 1 2 1 , Open the battery cover. Match the +/− poles of the batteries to the +/ − marks inside the battery case. • Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the camera can be greatly reduced. 1 3 , Close the...
... them with a dry cloth. Slide it clicks. The cover is closed when it in . Inserting the batteries 2 1 2 1 , Open the battery cover. Match the +/− poles of the batteries to the +/ − marks inside the battery case. • Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the camera can be greatly reduced. 1 3 , Close the...
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... is off . of the camera is 25°C (77°F), and the batteries are fully charged. The factory setting of Battery size screen images life (min.) DSC-P72 3.1M On Off Approx. 300 Approx. 150 Approx. 500 Approx. 250 VGA On Off Approx. 300 Approx. 150 Approx. 500 Approx. 250 DSC-P52 3.1M On Off Approx...
... is off . of the camera is 25°C (77°F), and the batteries are fully charged. The factory setting of Battery size screen images life (min.) DSC-P72 3.1M On Off Approx. 300 Approx. 150 Approx. 500 Approx. 250 VGA On Off Approx. 300 Approx. 150 Approx. 500 Approx. 250 DSC-P52 3.1M On Off Approx...
Operating Instructions
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... every ten shots. 18 Playing back2) still images NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) No. Using the zoom heavily (DSC-P72/P52 only) - After using Sony alkaline batteries 1) Shooting under the following conditions: - Shooting one approximately every three seconds Shooting3) movies DSC-P72 DSC-P52 DSC-P32 NH-AA...size of 160 (Mail) • The battery life and the number of images recordable decrease under the following conditions: - Turning the camera on and off frequently. - Alternatively pressing the zoom W and T buttons fully for each shot (DSC-P72/P52 only). - When [LCD Backlight] is...
... every ten shots. 18 Playing back2) still images NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) No. Using the zoom heavily (DSC-P72/P52 only) - After using Sony alkaline batteries 1) Shooting under the following conditions: - Shooting one approximately every three seconds Shooting3) movies DSC-P72 DSC-P52 DSC-P32 NH-AA...size of 160 (Mail) • The battery life and the number of images recordable decrease under the following conditions: - Turning the camera on and off frequently. - Alternatively pressing the zoom W and T buttons fully for each shot (DSC-P72/P52 only). - When [LCD Backlight] is...
Operating Instructions
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Other AC adaptors cannot be used with the supplied battery charger or AC Adaptor (not supplied) within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60... socket) close by. If some trouble occurs while using the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the DC IN jack of the camera. • The set is not disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). 1 Power cord 2 (mains lead) , ... a wall outlet (wall socket). • When you have finished using the adaptor, immediately shut off . Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor. Connect the plug with the v mark facing toward the LCD...
Other AC adaptors cannot be used with the supplied battery charger or AC Adaptor (not supplied) within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60... socket) close by. If some trouble occurs while using the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the DC IN jack of the camera. • The set is not disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). 1 Power cord 2 (mains lead) , ... a wall outlet (wall socket). • When you have finished using the adaptor, immediately shut off . Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor. Connect the plug with the v mark facing toward the LCD...
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.../off POWER lamp POWER POWER , Press POWER to preserve battery power. Please be careful not to touch the lens. 20 The Auto Power Off function If no tasks are being played back • A slide show is being used to power the camera, the Auto Power Off function will not work. • ...time, the Clock Set screen appears (page 21). For each item, press v/V/b/B to select the desired value, then press z or b/B to move (DSC-P72 only). This may cause a malfunction (DSC-P72 only). • When you turn on . When you turn the power on with the lens portion pulled out. The POWER lamp...
.../off POWER lamp POWER POWER , Press POWER to preserve battery power. Please be careful not to touch the lens. 20 The Auto Power Off function If no tasks are being played back • A slide show is being used to power the camera, the Auto Power Off function will not work. • ...time, the Clock Set screen appears (page 21). For each item, press v/V/b/B to select the desired value, then press z or b/B to move (DSC-P72 only). This may cause a malfunction (DSC-P72 only). • When you turn on . When you turn the power on with the lens portion pulled out. The POWER lamp...
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...control button, then press z. The POWER lamp lights in (Setup 1) (pages 45, 107), then proceed from Step 3. 2 , Press POWER to turn on the camera. Getting started Setting the date and time Mode selector POWER Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2003 / OK 1/ 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel 1 , Set the ...mode selector to . • 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.
...control button, then press z. The POWER lamp lights in (Setup 1) (pages 45, 107), then proceed from Step 3. 2 , Press POWER to turn on the camera. Getting started Setting the date and time Mode selector POWER Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2003 / OK 1/ 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel 1 , Set the ...mode selector to . • 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.
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...selector is set to , the functions that can be selected change the camera mode 1 Set the mode selector to . 2 Press MENU. 3 Select (Camera) with b on the control button. 4 Select the desired camera mode with the batteries, if no tasks are limited to multi-pattern metering (pages 48, ... clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is automatically shut off to the (Camera) setting in the "Memory Stick." Twilight mode [ ] See page 58. To change according to preserve battery power (page 20). In this mode automatically adjusts the focus, exposure, and white balance. ...
...selector is set to , the functions that can be selected change the camera mode 1 Set the mode selector to . 2 Press MENU. 3 Select (Camera) with b on the control button. 4 Select the desired camera mode with the batteries, if no tasks are limited to multi-pattern metering (pages 48, ... clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is automatically shut off to the (Camera) setting in the "Memory Stick." Twilight mode [ ] See page 58. To change according to preserve battery power (page 20). In this mode automatically adjusts the focus, exposure, and white balance. ...
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... maintained even when the power is turned off, the smart zoom does not function (page 29). • If you press (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro) (DSC-P72) or (Spot meter) (DSCP52/P32) with the AE/AF lock indicator on the LCD screen, when the AE/AF lock lamp of the indicators... the LCD screen. The finder is convenient when you press , the display changes in the following order. 34 r The LCD screen is difficult to save battery power, or when it is turned off .
... maintained even when the power is turned off, the smart zoom does not function (page 29). • If you press (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro) (DSC-P72) or (Spot meter) (DSCP52/P32) with the AE/AF lock indicator on the LCD screen, when the AE/AF lock lamp of the indicators... the LCD screen. The finder is convenient when you press , the display changes in the following order. 34 r The LCD screen is difficult to save battery power, or when it is turned off .
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...computer automatically runs the used program to use fully charged nickel-metal hydride batteries or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). USB MODE NORMAL Access indicators* "USB MODE NORMAL" appears on your computer and the camera. Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the "Memory Stick" with the images you... copy images to your computer using weak batteries, copying may fail or the data may be corrupted if the camera shuts off due to the USB connector on the rear panel. • When using a desktop computer, connect...
...computer automatically runs the used program to use fully charged nickel-metal hydride batteries or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). USB MODE NORMAL Access indicators* "USB MODE NORMAL" appears on your computer and the camera. Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the "Memory Stick" with the images you... copy images to your computer using weak batteries, copying may fail or the data may be corrupted if the camera shuts off due to the USB connector on the rear panel. • When using a desktop computer, connect...
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... but the power soon runs out. • You have trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 91 to your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Or the sufficient battery remaining indicator is incorrect. The battery runs down too quickly. • You are recording/playing back images in...
... but the power soon runs out. • You have trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 91 to your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Or the sufficient battery remaining indicator is incorrect. The battery runs down too quickly. • You are recording/playing back images in...
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Cause Solution • If you used the camera. p Install charged batteries (page 14). Make sure to prevent wearing down the battery (when [Power Save] is [Off], after three minutes.) (page 17). • The batteries are shooting a subject with the LCD screen p Turn on . • The... (3:2)] (page 29). • [Smart Zoom] is set to zoom (DSC-P52/ • You cannot zoom while shooting a movie - settings (DSC-P52/P72 only). p Adjust the brightness of focus. • The subject is too close. • While shooting still images, (Camera) is set the focus preset distance.
Cause Solution • If you used the camera. p Install charged batteries (page 14). Make sure to prevent wearing down the battery (when [Power Save] is [Off], after three minutes.) (page 17). • The batteries are shooting a subject with the LCD screen p Turn on . • The... (3:2)] (page 29). • [Smart Zoom] is set to zoom (DSC-P52/ • You cannot zoom while shooting a movie - settings (DSC-P52/P72 only). p Adjust the brightness of focus. • The subject is too close. • While shooting still images, (Camera) is set the focus preset distance.