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...or the lens to make a trial recording to direct sunlight for the DSCP72 only) This camera is not a malfunction. LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with power zoom lens. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION IS ...Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to it. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be compensated for contents of the...
...or the lens to make a trial recording to direct sunlight for the DSCP72 only) This camera is not a malfunction. LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with power zoom lens. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION IS ...Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to it. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be compensated for contents of the...
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...Memory Stick," , and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick PRO" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are of their respective developers or manufacturers. The camera... and are not used as examples of pictures in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of the DSC-P72 unless noted otherwise. However, the ™ or ® marks are not actual images shot using the camera.
...Memory Stick," , and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick PRO" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are of their respective developers or manufacturers. The camera... and are not used as examples of pictures in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of the DSC-P72 unless noted otherwise. However, the ™ or ® marks are not actual images shot using the camera.
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... still image 35 Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of contents Before using auto mode 26 Checking the last image shot - Macro (DSC-P72 only 30 Using the self-timer 31 Selecting a flash mode 32 Shooting with audio files - Flash level ....53 Shooting multiple ...batteries 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 the ...
... still image 35 Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of contents Before using auto mode 26 Checking the last image shot - Macro (DSC-P72 only 30 Using the self-timer 31 Selecting a flash mode 32 Shooting with audio files - Flash level ....53 Shooting multiple ...batteries 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 the ...
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... 63 Rotating still images - Rotate 64 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 65 Playing back continuously 65 Playing ... 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... 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 ...
... 63 Rotating still images - Rotate 64 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 65 Playing back continuously 65 Playing ... 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... 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 ...
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The indication of the number of effective pixels of the CCD is the number of effective pixels of the 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 ...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 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)....
The indication of the number of effective pixels of the CCD is the number of effective pixels of the 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 ...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 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)....
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... tripods 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...
... tripods 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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...8226; Do not peel off the external seals or damage the batteries. If this happens, repeatedly using up the batteries completely, put the camera in approximately six hours. Charging time When charging two Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes When charging four Nickel-Metal Hydride...complete in the slide show mode (page 63) and leave it , should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" - Never use up the existing charge, the so-called memory effect* can occur, and the low battery warning will charge faster. These may be triggered sooner than six hours...
...8226; Do not peel off the external seals or damage the batteries. If this happens, repeatedly using up the batteries completely, put the camera in approximately six hours. Charging time When charging two Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes When charging four Nickel-Metal Hydride...complete in the slide show mode (page 63) and leave it , should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" - Never use up the existing charge, the so-called memory effect* can occur, and the low battery warning will charge faster. These may be triggered sooner than six hours...
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...Approx. 150 Approx. 500 Approx. 250 DSC-P52 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...that can be used when you can be recorded or played back allow for changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as necessary. of use , the battery remaining indicator displays the amount of power remaining...is set [Power Save] to turn it on. • Based on the conditions under which the camera is 25°C (77°F), and the batteries are fully charged. When the Power Save function ...
...Approx. 150 Approx. 500 Approx. 250 DSC-P52 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...that can be used when you can be recorded or played back allow for changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as necessary. of use , the battery remaining indicator displays the amount of power remaining...is set [Power Save] to turn it on. • Based on the conditions under which the camera is 25°C (77°F), and the batteries are fully charged. When the Power Save function ...
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The data may not be corrupted. 23 Insert the "Memory Stick" all the way in until it clicks as it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. If you insert a "Memory Stick," push it as far as shown in the direction of... the arrow. • For more information about the "Memory Stick," see page 109. 2 , Insert the "Memory Stick." To remove the "Memory Stick" Open the "Memory Stick" cover, then...
The data may not be corrupted. 23 Insert the "Memory Stick" all the way in until it clicks as it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. If you insert a "Memory Stick," push it as far as shown in the direction of... the arrow. • For more information about the "Memory Stick," see page 109. 2 , Insert the "Memory Stick." To remove the "Memory Stick" Open the "Memory Stick" cover, then...
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...the images are shown below show minimum settings as examples. The number of images that can be saved in a "Memory Stick"2) 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 viewed on the... size and quality Shooting still images You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the surface of the camera is the number of effective pixels of the CCD. The image sizes shown below . (Units: number of images) Capacity Image size 3.1M 2.8M (3:2) 2....
...the images are shown below show minimum settings as examples. The number of images that can be saved in a "Memory Stick"2) 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 viewed on the... size and quality Shooting still images You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the surface of the camera is the number of effective pixels of the CCD. The image sizes shown below . (Units: number of images) Capacity Image size 3.1M 2.8M (3:2) 2....
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You can create a new folder in the "Memory Stick" and select the folder for storing images (page 46). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with your fingers. • The minimum focal distance to a subject is as when you release your finger from the shutter button, shooting...If you press POWER to turn on , the camera is ready for shooting. (The screen may be canceled. • When the camera does not beep, the AF adjustment is operating, such 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...
You can create a new folder in the "Memory Stick" and select the folder for storing images (page 46). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with your fingers. • The minimum focal distance to a subject is as when you release your finger from the shutter button, shooting...If you press POWER to turn on , the camera is ready for shooting. (The screen may be canceled. • When the camera does not beep, the AF adjustment is operating, such 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...
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... down. Program mode shooting [Program] You can display are performed for a while with v/ V on , power is set the shooting functions in the "Memory Stick." Twilight portratit mode [ ] See page 58. Twilight mode [ ] See page 58. The menu items you are shooting with the batteries, if ...no tasks are limited to . 2 Press MENU. 3 Select (Camera) with b on the control button. 4 Select the desired camera mode with the camera turned on the control button. 27 Shooting still images The position on the mode selector When the mode selector ...
... down. Program mode shooting [Program] You can display are performed for a while with v/ V on , power is set the shooting functions in the "Memory Stick." Twilight portratit mode [ ] See page 58. Twilight mode [ ] See page 58. The menu items you are shooting with the batteries, if ...no tasks are limited to . 2 Press MENU. 3 Select (Camera) with b on the control button. 4 Select the desired camera mode with the camera turned on the control button. 27 Shooting still images The position on the mode selector When the mode selector ...
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... to delete with v on the control button, then press z. 40 OK BACK/NEXT Delete Exit 3 , Select [Delete] with b/ B on the control button. "Memory Stick access" appears on the camera. The image has not yet been deleted at this message disappears, the image has been deleted. Deleting images Deleting still images VGA 101...
... to delete with v on the control button, then press z. 40 OK BACK/NEXT Delete Exit 3 , Select [Delete] with b/ B on the control button. "Memory Stick access" appears on the camera. The image has not yet been deleted at this message disappears, the image has been deleted. Deleting images Deleting still images VGA 101...
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... Exposure Value: 0.0 ISO: 100 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM SINGLE DISPLAY BACK/NEXT Delete Exit 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM OK BACK/NEXT 4 , Press (Delete). "Memory Stick access" appears on the control button, then press z.
... Exposure Value: 0.0 ISO: 100 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM SINGLE DISPLAY BACK/NEXT Delete Exit 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM OK BACK/NEXT 4 , Press (Delete). "Memory Stick access" appears on the control button, then press z.
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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 To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with v on the screen. When this message disappears, the image has been deleted. "Memory Stick access" appears on the control button, then press z.
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 To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with v on the screen. When this message disappears, the image has been deleted. "Memory Stick access" appears on the control button, then press z.
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... control button. O K Cancel OK 1 , Insert the "Memory Stick" you format a "Memory Stick," be aware that all of the data in the "Memory Stick" will be used immediately. • When you want to format into the camera. this message disappears, the format is also called "initialization." Protected..., and can be erased Ready? Select [Format] with v , then press z. The "Formatting" message appears on the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to SET UP, and turn on the screen. Set the mode selector to record images; When this process is ...
... control button. O K Cancel OK 1 , Insert the "Memory Stick" you format a "Memory Stick," be aware that all of the data in the "Memory Stick" will be used immediately. • When you want to format into the camera. this message disappears, the format is also called "initialization." Protected..., and can be erased Ready? Select [Format] with v , then press z. The "Formatting" message appears on the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to SET UP, and turn on the screen. Set the mode selector to record images; When this process is ...
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... button MENU Mode selector c Select (P. You can select the folder used to . Creating or selecting a folder Mode selector: SET UP Your camera can select the still image quality from [Fine] or [Standard]. Control button MENU Mode selector a Set the mode selector to store images. ...27). Quality) with b/B, then select the desired image quality with v/V. Deciding the still image quality Mode selector: You can create multiple folders within a "Memory Stick." Before operation Set (Camera) to (Multi Burst). • The image quality value selected here is preserved even when the...
... button MENU Mode selector c Select (P. You can select the folder used to . Creating or selecting a folder Mode selector: SET UP Your camera can select the still image quality from [Fine] or [Standard]. Control button MENU Mode selector a Set the mode selector to store images. ...27). Quality) with b/B, then select the desired image quality with v/V. Deciding the still image quality Mode selector: You can create multiple folders within a "Memory Stick." Before operation Set (Camera) to (Multi Burst). • The image quality value selected here is preserved even when the...
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...BACK/NEXT O K Cancel c Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with the camera. • The image is stored in the newly selected • Recorded images are recorded in the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. the new folder with v , then press ... until a different folder is created folders using the camera. The recording folder selection screen appears. To cancel changing the recording folder Select [Cancel] in step 2 or 3. Folder] with B/v/V, and [OK] with v/V, [Change REC. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with B/v , then press z. Folder...
...BACK/NEXT O K Cancel c Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with the camera. • The image is stored in the newly selected • Recorded images are recorded in the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. the new folder with v , then press ... until a different folder is created folders using the camera. The recording folder selection screen appears. To cancel changing the recording folder Select [Cancel] in step 2 or 3. Folder] with B/v/V, and [OK] with v/V, [Change REC. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with B/v , then press z. Folder...
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... 1 to 3 to delete the images in order, playback stops when the last image is small, these images are restricted to [Clip Motion] in the "Memory Stick." Normal (160×120) The maximum number of frames you can shoot a number of still images consecutively (GIF animation). f Press z. Because the... Clip Motion in this mode. Mobile (120×108) Two frames is the maximum number that can select from the latest one Clip Motion shot is a characteristic of shooting 1 In Steps 4 or 5, press b (7). This is suitable for use on a home page, or for use on a home page....
... 1 to 3 to delete the images in order, playback stops when the last image is small, these images are restricted to [Clip Motion] in the "Memory Stick." Normal (160×120) The maximum number of frames you can shoot a number of still images consecutively (GIF animation). f Press z. Because the... Clip Motion in this mode. Mobile (120×108) Two frames is the maximum number that can select from the latest one Clip Motion shot is a characteristic of shooting 1 In Steps 4 or 5, press b (7). This is suitable for use on a home page, or for use on a home page....