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... not a malfunction. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this product. The power zoom lens (for effective use. Please consult with power zoom lens. This is working correctly. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN...
... not a malfunction. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this product. The power zoom lens (for effective use. Please consult with power zoom lens. This is working correctly. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN...
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... of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are of the DSC-P72 unless noted otherwise. If moisture condensation occurs, see page 108 and follow the instructions on locations where you can use the camera • Do not use the camera near ... eyes or the malfunction of your camera. This may cause noise to interfere the camera. Do not expose the camera to sand or dust Using the camera in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera. The camera may not be able to record...
... of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are of the DSC-P72 unless noted otherwise. If moisture condensation occurs, see page 108 and follow the instructions on locations where you can use the camera • Do not use the camera near ... eyes or the malfunction of your camera. This may cause noise to interfere the camera. Do not expose the camera to sand or dust Using the camera in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera. The camera may not be able to record...
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...53 Shooting multiple frames - using 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 on a TV screen 38 Deleting still... quality 25 Basic still image shooting - Macro (DSC-P72 only 30 Using the self-timer 31 Selecting a flash mode 32 Shooting with audio files - Table of your camera 45 Changing menu settings 45 Changing items in the... of contents Before using auto mode 26 Checking the last image shot -
...53 Shooting multiple frames - using 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 on a TV screen 38 Deleting still... quality 25 Basic still image shooting - Macro (DSC-P72 only 30 Using the self-timer 31 Selecting a flash mode 32 Shooting with audio files - Table of your camera 45 Changing menu settings 45 Changing items in the... of contents Before using auto mode 26 Checking the last image shot -
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... of effective pixels of the CCD. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. 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 ...
... of effective pixels of the CCD. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. 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 ...
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... CCD is 3.1 mega pixels. However, the maximum number of pixels recorded is a recommendation of the JCIA (Japan Camera Industry Association). • Use a tripod with a screw length of the CCD. 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...
... CCD is 3.1 mega pixels. However, the maximum number of pixels recorded is a recommendation of the JCIA (Japan Camera Industry Association). • Use a tripod with a screw length of the CCD. 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...
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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 the surface of the camera is a recommendation of the...
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 the surface of the camera is a recommendation of the...
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... lithium batteries, nicad batteries If you use the batteries described above, we cannot guarantee full performance of the battery down in this camera. The battery remaining indicator does not display the correct information. • When alkaline batteries are noticeably weaker. When the CHARGE lamp...Hydride batteries (2) - This is especially true in low temperatures, where some trouble occurs while using the power cord (mains lead). To remove the batteries Press the - end of the camera by different manufacturers. NH-AA-2DA twin-pack (not supplied) R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) ...
... lithium batteries, nicad batteries If you use the batteries described above, we cannot guarantee full performance of the battery down in this camera. The battery remaining indicator does not display the correct information. • When alkaline batteries are noticeably weaker. When the CHARGE lamp...Hydride batteries (2) - This is especially true in low temperatures, where some trouble occurs while using the power cord (mains lead). To remove the batteries Press the - end of the camera by different manufacturers. NH-AA-2DA twin-pack (not supplied) R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) ...
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... batteries. (The warning indicator flashes.) • If the LCD screen is set to turn it on. • Based on the conditions under which the camera is being used and the state of the charge, or on the conditions of use , the battery remaining indicator displays the amount of... Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries) As the battery power decreases with use . 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. 320 Approx. ...
... batteries. (The warning indicator flashes.) • If the LCD screen is set to turn it on. • Based on the conditions under which the camera is being used and the state of the charge, or on the conditions of use , the battery remaining indicator displays the amount of... Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries) As the battery power decreases with use . 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. 320 Approx. ...
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...DSC-P72 DSC-P52 DSC-P32 NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) LCD LCD screen screen On Off Approx. 160 Approx. 210 Approx. 160 Approx. 210 Approx. 160 Approx. 210 3) Continuous shooting with a picture size of 160 (Mail) • The battery life and the number of images recordable decrease under the following conditions: - When [Power... camera on and off frequently. - Turning on and off once in every two shots. - of Battery size screen images life (min.) DSC-P72 3.1M On Off Approx. 70 Approx. 35 Approx. 130 Approx. 65 VGA On Off Approx. 70 Approx. 35 Approx. 130 Approx. 65 DSC-P52 ...
...DSC-P72 DSC-P52 DSC-P32 NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) LCD LCD screen screen On Off Approx. 160 Approx. 210 Approx. 160 Approx. 210 Approx. 160 Approx. 210 3) Continuous shooting with a picture size of 160 (Mail) • The battery life and the number of images recordable decrease under the following conditions: - When [Power... camera on and off frequently. - Turning on and off once in every two shots. - of Battery size screen images life (min.) DSC-P72 3.1M On Off Approx. 70 Approx. 35 Approx. 130 Approx. 65 VGA On Off Approx. 70 Approx. 35 Approx. 130 Approx. 65 DSC-P52 ...
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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 AC power source (mains) as long as this camera. • Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the wall outlet (wall socket) ...[b]. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the camera. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger or AC Adaptor (not supplied) within 100 V to the wall outlet...
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 AC power source (mains) as long as this camera. • Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the wall outlet (wall socket) ...[b]. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the camera. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger or AC Adaptor (not supplied) within 100 V to the wall outlet...
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..., 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 off the power Press POWER again, the POWER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off to power the camera, the Auto Power Off function will not work. • Movies are performed for the...
..., 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 off the power Press POWER again, the POWER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off to power the camera, the Auto Power Off function will not work. • Movies are performed for the...
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...mode selector to SET UP, select [Clock Set] in green and the Clock Set screen appears on the control button, then press z. The POWER lamp lights in (Setup 1) (pages 45, 107), then proceed from [Y/M/D] (year/month/ day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y]. • If the rechargeable button battery,...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 Step 3. 2 , Press POWER to turn on the camera. Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2003 / OK 1/ 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel 3 , Select the desired date format with v/V on the LCD screen. If this operation...
...mode selector to SET UP, select [Clock Set] in green and the Clock Set screen appears on the control button, then press z. The POWER lamp lights in (Setup 1) (pages 45, 107), then proceed from [Y/M/D] (year/month/ day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y]. • If the rechargeable button battery,...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 Step 3. 2 , Press POWER to turn on the camera. Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2003 / OK 1/ 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel 3 , Select the desired date format with v/V on the LCD screen. If this operation...
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... may not be corrupted. 23 If you insert a "Memory Stick," push it as 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. Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power at this time. Slide the cover in the illustration. • Whenever you do not insert it correctly, a proper recording or playback may be carried out...
... may not be corrupted. 23 If you insert a "Memory Stick," push it as 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. Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power at this time. Slide the cover in the illustration. • Whenever you do not insert it correctly, a proper recording or playback may be carried out...
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... with your finger from the shutter button, shooting will be canceled. • When the camera does not beep, the AF adjustment 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 ...complete. using auto mode Mode selector VGA FINE 101 98 F2.8 30 1 , Set the mode selector to turn on the subject.) • If you press POWER to , and turn on the power or when the zoom function is indicated on the LCD screen for a split second depending on the...
... with your finger from the shutter button, shooting will be canceled. • When the camera does not beep, the AF adjustment 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 ...complete. using auto mode Mode selector VGA FINE 101 98 F2.8 30 1 , Set the mode selector to turn on the subject.) • If you press POWER to , and turn on the power or when the zoom function is indicated on the LCD screen for a split second depending on the...
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... is automatically shut off to your shooting condition. The position on , power is set the shooting functions in the menu settings according to preserve battery power (page 20). The menu items you are shooting with the camera turned on the mode selector When the mode selector is saved in the... menu settings as follows: Program Auto Camera Mode Auto mode shooting [Auto] You can set ...
... is automatically shut off to your shooting condition. The position on , power is set the shooting functions in the menu settings according to preserve battery power (page 20). The menu items you are shooting with the camera turned on the mode selector When the mode selector is saved in the... menu settings as follows: Program Auto Camera Mode Auto mode shooting [Auto] You can set ...
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...). • 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) (DSCP52/P32) with the AE/AF lock indicator on the LCD screen, when the AE/AF lock lamp of the indicators... LCD screen turned off . r All of the available indicators are turned off • This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off. Each time you want to save battery power, or when it is turned off , the image will be displayed on . VGA 101 98 • The image through the...
...). • 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) (DSCP52/P32) with the AE/AF lock indicator on the LCD screen, when the AE/AF lock lamp of the indicators... LCD screen turned off . r All of the available indicators are turned off • This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off. Each time you want to save battery power, or when it is turned off , the image will be displayed on . VGA 101 98 • The image through the...
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...-right corner when the image is turned off. 35 Select [Date/Time] with the date and time inserted, the actual date and time are shot with the date and time inserted, the date and time cannot be inserted in the order set the mode selector to to SET UP. Inserting... After the setting has been completed, set in "Setting the date and time" (page 21). • This setting is maintained even when the power is played back. 2 , Select (Camera) with v/V on the control button, then press B. The SET UP screen appears. • When images are not displayed on a still image Shooting ...
...-right corner when the image is turned off. 35 Select [Date/Time] with the date and time inserted, the actual date and time are shot with the date and time inserted, the date and time cannot be inserted in the order set the mode selector to to SET UP. Inserting... After the setting has been completed, set in "Setting the date and time" (page 21). • This setting is maintained even when the power is played back. 2 , Select (Camera) with v/V on the control button, then press B. The SET UP screen appears. • When images are not displayed on a still image Shooting ...
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...SET UP. 45 Before advanced operations To turn off the SET UP screen display Set the mode selector to change with v/V/b/B on the control button. Camera Moving Image: Smart Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: MPEG Movie On Off Off Auto SELECT b Select the setting item you... describes the most frequently used menus and the SET UP screen. The frame of the selected setting turns yellow, and the setting is entered. Setup 1 Power Save: LCD Brightness: LCD Backlight: Beep: Language: Clock Set: OK Cancel OK c Press z on the control button. The menu appears. The SET ...
...SET UP. 45 Before advanced operations To turn off the SET UP screen display Set the mode selector to change with v/V/b/B on the control button. Camera Moving Image: Smart Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: MPEG Movie On Off Off Auto SELECT b Select the setting item you... describes the most frequently used menus and the SET UP screen. The frame of the selected setting turns yellow, and the setting is entered. Setup 1 Power Save: LCD Brightness: LCD Backlight: Beep: Language: Clock Set: OK Cancel OK c Press z on the control button. The menu appears. The SET ...
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... menu appears. To return to b Press MENU. c Select (Camera) with b, then select the desired mode with v/V. NR2'' Advanced still image shooting a Set the mode selector to the normal shooting In Step 3, select [Auto] or [Program]. • The setting is maintained even when the power is turned off. • Even when you intended... setting of a tripod is indicated next to the shutter speed indicator. Press the shutter F2.8 button fully down. When the shutter speed is slow, the camera automatically works the NR slow shutter mode and "NR" is recommended. 59
... menu appears. To return to b Press MENU. c Select (Camera) with b, then select the desired mode with v/V. NR2'' Advanced still image shooting a Set the mode selector to the normal shooting In Step 3, select [Auto] or [Program]. • The setting is maintained even when the power is turned off. • Even when you intended... setting of a tripod is indicated next to the shutter speed indicator. Press the shutter F2.8 button fully down. When the shutter speed is slow, the camera automatically works the NR slow shutter mode and "NR" is recommended. 59
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... the same time, some equipment, including your camera, may not recover at the factory, and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive - http://www.sony.net/ Steps your OS requires Follow the steps... see page 82. The installation menu appears. 3 Click [USB Driver]. iBook or Power Mac G4 with Mac OS X. See the Sony Website for confirmation is the [Normal] mode. * Compatible only with the Mac OS...disk containing the OS to Mac OS 9.0 or 9.1. - The model selection screen appears. 2 Click [Cyber-shot] on your OS to open the screen. 5 Drag and drop the following models, update your computer,...
... the same time, some equipment, including your camera, may not recover at the factory, and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive - http://www.sony.net/ Steps your OS requires Follow the steps... see page 82. The installation menu appears. 3 Click [USB Driver]. iBook or Power Mac G4 with Mac OS X. See the Sony Website for confirmation is the [Normal] mode. * Compatible only with the Mac OS...disk containing the OS to Mac OS 9.0 or 9.1. - The model selection screen appears. 2 Click [Cyber-shot] on your OS to open the screen. 5 Drag and drop the following models, update your computer,...