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...serial number in the space provided below. Model No. DSC-P32/P52/P72 Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer ______ Troubleshooting Additional information Index Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this ...product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony...
...serial number in the space provided below. Model No. DSC-P32/P52/P72 Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer ______ Troubleshooting Additional information Index Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this ...product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony...
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...batteries are designed to the collection and recycling location nearest you. You can be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by returning your nearest Sony service station. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is ...1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be sure to this equipment for the customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with this digital camera. If you change the fuse. For more of this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be used in accordance with the instructions, may influence...
...batteries are designed to the collection and recycling location nearest you. You can be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by returning your nearest Sony service station. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is ...1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be sure to this equipment for the customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with this digital camera. If you change the fuse. For more of this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be used in accordance with the instructions, may influence...
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... or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this product. The screen may be uneven and that may cause a malfunction. • Images may be copyrighted. This is working correctly. Please consult with power zoom lens. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH ... Precaution on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with other materials may be trailed on your camera Trial recording Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that constantly appear on copyright ...
... or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this product. The screen may be uneven and that may cause a malfunction. • Images may be copyrighted. This is working correctly. Please consult with power zoom lens. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH ... Precaution on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with other materials may be trailed on your camera Trial recording Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that constantly appear on copyright ...
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...," , 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 not actual images shot using the camera. However, the ™ or ® marks are...
...," , 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 not actual images shot using the camera. However, the ™ or ® marks are...
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...14 Inserting the batteries 16 Using an external power source 19 Using your camera abroad 19 Turning your camera 45 Changing menu settings 45 Changing items in succession - EV adjustment 50 ...Focus preset 49 Adjusting the exposure - Burst 2 56 Shooting still images for e-mail - Macro (DSC-P72 only 30 Using the self-timer 31 Selecting a flash mode 32 Shooting with audio files ... Voice 57 Shooting according to scene conditions 58 Adding special effects - Table of your camera 36 Viewing images on a TV screen 38 Deleting still images Deleting images 40 Formatting ...
...14 Inserting the batteries 16 Using an external power source 19 Using your camera abroad 19 Turning your camera 45 Changing menu settings 45 Changing items in succession - EV adjustment 50 ...Focus preset 49 Adjusting the exposure - Burst 2 56 Shooting still images for e-mail - Macro (DSC-P72 only 30 Using the self-timer 31 Selecting a flash mode 32 Shooting with audio files ... Voice 57 Shooting according to scene conditions 58 Adding special effects - Table of your camera 36 Viewing images on a TV screen 38 Deleting still images Deleting images 40 Formatting ...
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...Warnings and messages 98 Self-diagnosis display - 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 ... nickel-metal hydride batteries ........110 The battery charger 111 Specifications 111 The LCD screen 113 Index Index 116 7 Rotate 64 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 65 Playing back continuously 65 Playing back frame by frame -
...Warnings and messages 98 Self-diagnosis display - 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 ... nickel-metal hydride batteries ........110 The battery charger 111 Specifications 111 The LCD screen 113 Index Index 116 7 Rotate 64 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 65 Playing back continuously 65 Playing back frame by frame -
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... the 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 (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...
... the 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 (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...
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... the 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...
... the 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...
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... CCD. However, the maximum number of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to 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...
... CCD. However, the maximum number of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to 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...
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...(2) - NH-AA-2DA twin-pack (not supplied) R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) Batteries that cannot be able to shoot 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 ... • 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...
...(2) - NH-AA-2DA twin-pack (not supplied) R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) Batteries that cannot be able to shoot 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 ... • 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...
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... a dry cloth. • When transporting the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, be caused. These may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up the batteries completely, put the camera in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F). • Charging is not a malfunction. the situation in which the seals have been...
... a dry cloth. • When transporting the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, be caused. These may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up the batteries completely, put the camera in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F). • Charging is not a malfunction. the situation in which the seals have been...
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... operating time of the batteries or the terminals become covered with a dry cloth. If the poles of the camera can be greatly reduced. 1 3 , Close the battery cover. To remove the batteries Stand the camera on end, open the battery cover upward, then remove the batteries. • Make sure you do not drop...
... operating time of the batteries or the terminals become covered with a dry cloth. If the poles of the camera can be greatly reduced. 1 3 , Close the battery cover. To remove the batteries Stand the camera on end, open the battery cover upward, then remove the batteries. • Make sure you do not drop...
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...Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/ played back The tables show approximate guidelines for a longer period of time the camera can be used , the remaining battery information is not displayed. Battery Battery remaining remaining guidelines indicator (A full charge is completely charged, the .... 250 VGA On Off Approx. 300 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 Approx. 160 Approx. 540 Approx. 270 ...
...Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/ played back The tables show approximate guidelines for a longer period of time the camera can be used , the remaining battery information is not displayed. Battery Battery remaining remaining guidelines indicator (A full charge is completely charged, the .... 250 VGA On Off Approx. 300 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 Approx. 160 Approx. 540 Approx. 270 ...
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.... 270 VGA Approx. 5400 Approx. 270 DSC-P52 3.1M Approx. 6000 Approx. 300 VGA Approx. 6000 Approx. 300 DSC-P32 3.1M Approx. 6000 Approx. 300 VGA Approx. 6000 Approx. 300 2) Showing single images in every two shots. - Turning the camera on and off frequently. - When [LCD... Backlight] is set to [Fine]. - Inserting the batteries (continued) R6 (Size AA) alkaline battery (2) (not supplied) Image LCD No. Alternatively pressing the zoom W and T buttons fully for each shot (DSC-P72/P52 only). - After using Sony ...
.... 270 VGA Approx. 5400 Approx. 270 DSC-P52 3.1M Approx. 6000 Approx. 300 VGA Approx. 6000 Approx. 300 DSC-P32 3.1M Approx. 6000 Approx. 300 VGA Approx. 6000 Approx. 300 2) Showing single images in every two shots. - Turning the camera on and off frequently. - When [LCD... Backlight] is set to [Fine]. - Inserting the batteries (continued) R6 (Size AA) alkaline battery (2) (not supplied) Image LCD No. Alternatively pressing the zoom W and T buttons fully for each shot (DSC-P72/P52 only). - After using Sony ...
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...jack cover, then connect the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied) to the DC IN jack of the camera. • The set is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket), even if the unit itself has... Adaptor, disconnect it is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as this camera. • Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by ...disconnecting the plug from the DC IN jack of the camera. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall ...
...jack cover, then connect the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied) to the DC IN jack of the camera. • The set is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket), even if the unit itself has... Adaptor, disconnect it is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as this camera. • Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by ...disconnecting the plug from the DC IN jack of the camera. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall ...
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... Voice E-Mail Burst 2 Normal REC Mode To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the camera while using the batteries, power is on with the lens portion pulled out. 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 preserve battery power. Please be careful not to touch the lens. 20 The...
... Voice E-Mail Burst 2 Normal REC Mode To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the camera while using the batteries, power is on with the lens portion pulled out. 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 preserve battery power. Please be careful not to touch the lens. 20 The...
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... 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 Step 3. 2 , Press POWER to turn on the camera. 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, which provides the...
... 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 Step 3. 2 , Press POWER to turn on the camera. 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, which provides the...
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... at this time. Slide the cover in the illustration. • Whenever you do not insert it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image.
... at this time. Slide the cover in the illustration. • Whenever you do not insert it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image.
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... on the control button. The Image Size setup item disappears from the screen. • The image size value selected here is preserved even when the camera is completed, press (Image Size). After the setting is turned off. 24 The image size is set. The Image Size setup item appears. • For...
... on the control button. The Image Size setup item disappears from the screen. • The image size value selected here is preserved even when the camera is completed, press (Image Size). After the setting is turned off. 24 The image size is set. The Image Size setup item appears. • For...
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...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. Image size Examples 3.1M 2048×1536 Printing A4 size images 2.8M (3:2) 2048(3:2) 3:2 prints1... in other modes, see page 101. 3) For more than 9999, ">9999" is 3.1 mega pixels. • When the images recorded using other Sony devices are shown below show minimum settings as examples. This means you can choose an image size from these values according to preserve your home...
...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. Image size Examples 3.1M 2048×1536 Printing A4 size images 2.8M (3:2) 2048(3:2) 3:2 prints1... in other modes, see page 101. 3) For more than 9999, ">9999" is 3.1 mega pixels. • When the images recorded using other Sony devices are shown below show minimum settings as examples. This means you can choose an image size from these values according to preserve your home...