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...in the space provided below. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DSC-P32/P52/P72 © 2003 Sony Corporation 3-082-146-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before... movies Enjoying images on the bottom. 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. Model No...
...in the space provided below. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DSC-P32/P52/P72 © 2003 Sony Corporation 3-082-146-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before... movies Enjoying images on the bottom. 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. Model No...
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... charger for the customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with this digital camera. For the Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for your nearest Sony service station. Note: This equipment has been tested and found compliant with the ...limits sets out in the EMC Directive for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Should the fuse...
... charger for the customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with this digital camera. For the Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for your nearest Sony service station. Note: This equipment has been tested and found compliant with the ...limits sets out in the EMC Directive for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Should the fuse...
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...consult with a LCD finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are not guaranteed. 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 CONDITIONS: (1) THIS ... a malfunction. • Images may be trailed on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be compensated for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded or edited ...
...consult with a LCD finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are not guaranteed. 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 CONDITIONS: (1) THIS ... a malfunction. • Images may be trailed on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be compensated for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded or edited ...
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...the malfunction of your camera. The pictures used in all cases in this manual. 5 Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other bright light This may not be emitted. However, the ™ or ® marks are of the DSC-P72 unless noted otherwise. ..." 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. Notes on how...
...the malfunction of your camera. The pictures used in all cases in this manual. 5 Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other bright light This may not be emitted. However, the ™ or ® marks are of the DSC-P72 unless noted otherwise. ..." 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. Notes on how...
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... 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 Changing menu settings 45 Changing items in the SET UP screen 45 Deciding the still image quality 46 Creating or ...Formatting a "Memory Stick 44 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera on the LCD screen of contents Before using auto mode 26 Checking the last image shot - Picture Effect 60 Macro (DSC-P72 only 30 Using the self-timer 31 Selecting a flash mode 32 Shooting with...
... 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 Changing menu settings 45 Changing items in the SET UP screen 45 Deciding the still image quality 46 Creating or ...Formatting a "Memory Stick 44 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera on the LCD screen of contents Before using auto mode 26 Checking the last image shot - Picture Effect 60 Macro (DSC-P72 only 30 Using the self-timer 31 Selecting a flash mode 32 Shooting with...
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Trimming 63 Playing back successive images - Rotate 64 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 65 Playing back continuously 65 Playing back frame by frame - Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images...triple-image) screen .....68 Changing image size - 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 the ...
Trimming 63 Playing back successive images - Rotate 64 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 65 Playing back continuously 65 Playing back frame by frame - Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images...triple-image) screen .....68 Changing image size - 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 the ...
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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 Tripod ...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). However, the maximum number of pixels...
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 Tripod ...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). However, the maximum number of pixels...
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However, the maximum number of pixels recorded is the number of effective pixels 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 (bottom..." cover (23) • "3.2MEGA PIXELS" shown on the surface of the camera is 3.1 mega pixels. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. The indication of the number of effective pixels of the CCD is a recommendation of...
However, the maximum number of pixels recorded is the number of effective pixels 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 (bottom..." cover (23) • "3.2MEGA PIXELS" shown on the surface of the camera is 3.1 mega pixels. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. The indication of the number of effective pixels of the CCD is a recommendation of...
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... Association). • Use a tripod with a screw length 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 (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...
... Association). • Use a tripod with a screw length 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 (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...
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...• 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 a wall outlet (wall socket) using the battery charger, immediately shut off the ... 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 the batteries, such as it is not disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Power cord (mains lead) ...
...• 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 a wall outlet (wall socket) using the battery charger, immediately shut off the ... 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 the batteries, such as it is not disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Power cord (mains lead) ...
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...-Metal Hydride Charging time battery NH-AA-DA × 2 (supplied) Approx. 6 hours This represents the time required to use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the slide show mode (page 63) and leave it , should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" -
...-Metal Hydride Charging time battery NH-AA-DA × 2 (supplied) Approx. 6 hours This represents the time required to use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the slide show mode (page 63) and leave it , should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" -
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... cover by wiping them with the OPEN button pressed, and it clicks. Inserting the batteries 2 1 2 1 , Open 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 the batteries when opening or closing 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 battery cover.
... cover by wiping them with the OPEN button pressed, and it clicks. Inserting the batteries 2 1 2 1 , Open 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 the batteries when opening or closing 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 battery cover.
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...length of time the camera can be correctly indicated. • When the AC Adaptor (not supplied) is being used when you can shoot for fully charged ones, or charge these , depending on . Change the batteries for a longer period 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. 160 Approx. 540 Approx. 270 ...
...length of time the camera can be correctly indicated. • When the AC Adaptor (not supplied) is being used when you can shoot for fully charged ones, or charge these , depending on . Change the batteries for a longer period 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. 160 Approx. 540 Approx. 270 ...
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...When [Power Save] is set to [Fine]. - Turning the camera on and off frequently. - The image quality is set to [Off]. - Turning on and off once in every two shots. - of Image size images Battery life (min.) DSC-P72 3.1M Approx. 5400 Approx. 270 VGA Approx. 5400 Approx. ...[LCD Backlight] is set to self-discharge after often allowing it to [Bright]. - After using Sony alkaline batteries 1) Shooting under the following conditions: - 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....
...When [Power Save] is set to [Fine]. - Turning the camera on and off frequently. - The image quality is set to [Off]. - Turning on and off once in every two shots. - of Image size images Battery life (min.) DSC-P72 3.1M Approx. 5400 Approx. 270 VGA Approx. 5400 Approx. ...[LCD Backlight] is set to self-discharge after often allowing it to [Bright]. - After using Sony alkaline batteries 1) Shooting under the following conditions: - 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....
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... supplied) to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. BC-CS2A/CS2B • Do not use the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera in any country or area with the v mark facing toward the LCD screen. • Be sure to use an electrical transformer (travel... 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 an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by disconnecting the...
... supplied) to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. BC-CS2A/CS2B • Do not use the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera in any country or area with the v mark facing toward the LCD screen. • Be sure to use an electrical transformer (travel... 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 an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by disconnecting the...
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... or the SET UP screen (page 45), and use the control button to make the setting. Turning your camera on/off POWER lamp POWER POWER , Press POWER to turn on . 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. • Do not remove the batteries or AC Adaptor with the mode selector set to [Off...
... or the SET UP screen (page 45), and use the control button to make the setting. Turning your camera on/off POWER lamp POWER POWER , Press POWER to turn on . 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. • Do not remove the batteries or AC Adaptor with the mode selector set to [Off...
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The POWER lamp lights in (Setup 1) (pages 45, 107), then proceed from Step 3. 2 , Press POWER to turn on the camera. You can carry out this happens, start 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 ...
The POWER lamp lights in (Setup 1) (pages 45, 107), then proceed from Step 3. 2 , Press POWER to turn on the camera. You can carry out this happens, start 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 ...
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... "Memory Stick" cover. 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.
... "Memory Stick" cover. 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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.... The Image Size setup item appears. • For more information about the image size, see page 25. 3 , Select the desired image size with v/V on the camera, then press (Image Size). Setting the still image size Mode selector 1 , Set the mode selector to . 3.1M 3.1M 2.8M(3:2) 2.0M 1.2M VGA Image Size VGA...
.... The Image Size setup item appears. • For more information about the image size, see page 25. 3 , Select the desired image size with v/V on the camera, then press (Image Size). Setting the still image size Mode selector 1 , Set the mode selector to . 3.1M 3.1M 2.8M(3:2) 2.0M 1.2M VGA Image Size VGA...
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...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. You can choose an image size from these ... number of data 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 different from the actual image size. •...; When the images are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can differ from among the five...
...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. You can choose an image size from these ... number of data 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 different from the actual image size. •...; When the images are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can differ from among the five...