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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 DEVICE MAY ... correctly. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be contrary to it. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to power this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur. These points are operational for long periods may cause...
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 DEVICE MAY ... correctly. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be contrary to it. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to power this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur. These points are operational for long periods may cause...
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... their respective developers or manufacturers. Trademarks • "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 not actual images shot using the camera. However, the ™ or ® marks...
... their respective developers or manufacturers. Trademarks • "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 not actual images shot using the camera. However, the ™ or ® marks...
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... for e-mail - Macro (DSC-P72 only 30 Using the self-timer 31 Selecting a flash mode 32 Shooting with audio files - White Balance...52 Adjusting the flash level - Table of your camera 45 Changing menu settings 45 ... 21 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 23 Setting the still image size 24 Image size and quality 25 Basic still image shooting - using your camera 4 Identifying the parts 8 Getting started Preparing batteries...using auto mode 26 Checking the last image shot - EV adjustment 50 Selecting a metering mode 51 Adjusting color tones -
... for e-mail - Macro (DSC-P72 only 30 Using the self-timer 31 Selecting a flash mode 32 Shooting with audio files - White Balance...52 Adjusting the flash level - Table of your camera 45 Changing menu settings 45 ... 21 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 23 Setting the still image size 24 Image size and quality 25 Basic still image shooting - using your camera 4 Identifying the parts 8 Getting started Preparing batteries...using auto mode 26 Checking the last image shot - EV adjustment 50 Selecting a metering mode 51 Adjusting color tones -
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............62 Enlarging an image - 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... Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 65 Playing back continuously 65 Playing back frame by frame - Folder 61 Enlarging a portion of images that can be saved/ shooting time 101 Menu items 102 SET UP items 106 Precautions 108 The "Memory Stick 109 The nickel-...
............62 Enlarging an image - 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... Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 65 Playing back continuously 65 Playing back frame by frame - Folder 61 Enlarging a portion of images that can be saved/ shooting time 101 Menu items 102 SET UP items 106 Precautions 108 The "Memory Stick 109 The nickel-...
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... 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 receptacle (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 3.1 mega pixels. The...
... 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 receptacle (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 3.1 mega pixels. The...
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... 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 on...
... 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 on...
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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 on...
... 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 on...
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... will stop soon. We recommend that can be recorded/ played back The tables show approximate guidelines for the length of time the camera can shoot for changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as necessary. Actual results may not be correctly indicated. • When the AC Adaptor (not supplied) is being used when ... Save function 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...
... will stop soon. We recommend that can be recorded/ played back The tables show approximate guidelines for the length of time the camera can shoot for changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as necessary. Actual results may not be correctly indicated. • When the AC Adaptor (not supplied) is being used when ... Save function 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...
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...out. 3 , Close the "Memory Stick" cover. Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Label side Terminal side Shooting still images Access lamp 1 , Open the "Memory Stick" cover. The data may not be corrupted. 23 Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power at...Memory Stick" all the way in until it clicks as shown in the direction of the arrow. • For more information about the "Memory Stick," see page 109. 2 , Insert the "Memory Stick." If you insert a "Memory Stick," push it as far as it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera...
...out. 3 , Close the "Memory Stick" cover. Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Label side Terminal side Shooting still images Access lamp 1 , Open the "Memory Stick" cover. The data may not be corrupted. 23 Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power at...Memory Stick" all the way in until it clicks as shown in the direction of the arrow. • For more information about the "Memory Stick," see page 109. 2 , Insert the "Memory Stick." If you insert a "Memory Stick," push it as far as it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera...
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... number of images that can be saved in a "Memory Stick"2) The number of images that can differ from among the five options in your home page 1) This option records images in other Sony devices are played back, the image size indication may be saved in a horizontal to vertical proportion of 3:2 to match the... you want to [Normal] For the number of images that can be saved in Fine (Standard)3) mode are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can be different from the actual image size. • When the images are ...
... number of images that can be saved in a "Memory Stick"2) The number of images that can differ from among the five options in your home page 1) This option records images in other Sony devices are played back, the image size indication may be saved in a horizontal to vertical proportion of 3:2 to match the... you want to [Normal] For the number of images that can be saved in Fine (Standard)3) mode are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can be different from the actual image size. • When the images are ...
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...create a new folder in the "Memory Stick" and select the folder for storing images (page 46). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position a subject in green t Remains on the subject.) • If you press POWER to a subject is as follows: DSC-P72: 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) DSC-P52: 8 cm (3 1/4 inches...finger from the shutter button, shooting will be frozen for shooting. (The screen may be canceled. • When the camera does not beep, the AF adjustment is working (DSC-P72 only) (page 29). • You can continue to , and turn on the LCD screen shows the focus adjustment...
...create a new folder in the "Memory Stick" and select the folder for storing images (page 46). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position a subject in green t Remains on the subject.) • If you press POWER to a subject is as follows: DSC-P72: 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) DSC-P52: 8 cm (3 1/4 inches...finger from the shutter button, shooting will be frozen for shooting. (The screen may be canceled. • When the camera does not beep, the AF adjustment is working (DSC-P72 only) (page 29). • You can continue to , and turn on the LCD screen shows the focus adjustment...
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...shooting is completed, and the still image is set to the (Camera) setting in the menu settings as follows: Program Auto Camera Mode Auto mode shooting [Auto] You can display are performed for a while with the camera turned on the control button. 27 Shooting still images When the... finder is set the shooting functions in the "Memory Stick." Program mode shooting [Program] You 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...
...shooting is completed, and the still image is set to the (Camera) setting in the menu settings as follows: Program Auto Camera Mode Auto mode shooting [Auto] You can display are performed for a while with the camera turned on the control button. 27 Shooting still images When the... finder is set the shooting functions in the "Memory Stick." Program mode shooting [Program] You 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...
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.... Select the image you want to , and turn on the camera. Deleting images Deleting still images VGA 101 2/9 VGA 101 2/9 VGA 101 2/9 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME 1 , Set the mode selector to delete with b/B on the control button. "Memory Stick access" appears on the control button, then press z. 40 To...
.... Select the image you want to , and turn on the camera. Deleting images Deleting still images VGA 101 2/9 VGA 101 2/9 VGA 101 2/9 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME 1 , Set the mode selector to delete with b/B on the control button. "Memory Stick access" appears on the control button, then press z. 40 To...
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... displayed, move the image you want to delete to the center with b/B on the control button, then press z. Select [OK] with marks have been deleted. "Memory Stick access" appears on the Index (triple-image) screen Delete Exit OK Aperture Value: F2.8 Shutter Speed: 1/30 Exposure Value: 0.0 ISO: 100 101-0002 2003 7 4 10...
... displayed, move the image you want to delete to the center with b/B on the control button, then press z. Select [OK] with marks have been deleted. "Memory Stick access" appears on the Index (triple-image) screen Delete Exit OK Aperture Value: F2.8 Shutter Speed: 1/30 Exposure Value: 0.0 ISO: 100 101-0002 2003 7 4 10...
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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. To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with v on the control button, then press z. 43 "Memory Stick access" appears on the screen. When this message disappears, the image has been deleted.
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. To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with v on the control button, then press z. 43 "Memory Stick access" appears on the screen. When this message disappears, the image has been deleted.
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Protected images are already formatted, and can be used immediately. • When you want to format into the camera. The "Formatting" message appears on the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to SET UP, and turn on the screen. Folder: OK Cancel OK Format All data will be erased Ready? Set the...
Protected images are already formatted, and can be used immediately. • When you want to format into the camera. The "Formatting" message appears on the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to SET UP, and turn on the screen. Folder: OK Cancel OK Format All data will be erased Ready? Set the...
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...Fine Standard ISO P.Quality Mode PFX • You can be stored in the menu settings (page 27). Before operation Set (Camera) to "999MSDCF." You can select the folder used to . Control button MENU Mode selector c Select (P. You can create ...camera can select the still image quality from [Fine] or [Standard]. When not creating a new folder, "101MSDCF" folder is automatically created. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is selected as the recording folder. Deciding the still image quality Mode selector: You can create multiple folders within a "Memory Stick...
...Fine Standard ISO P.Quality Mode PFX • You can be stored in the menu settings (page 27). Before operation Set (Camera) to "999MSDCF." You can select the folder used to . Control button MENU Mode selector c Select (P. You can create ...camera can select the still image quality from [Fine] or [Standard]. When not creating a new folder, "101MSDCF" folder is automatically created. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is selected as the recording folder. Deciding the still image quality Mode selector: You can create multiple folders within a "Memory Stick...
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... the newly folder. folder 102MSDCF Ready? Folder 2/2 102 Folder Name: No. To cancel changing the recording folder Select [Cancel] in the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. Select REC. Of Files: Created: 102MSDCF 0 2003 7 4 1:05:34 AM OK BACK/NEXT...the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v , then press z. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with B/v , then press z. A new folder is created with the camera. • The image is created folders using the camera. or selected. 47 Creating a new folder a Set the mode selector to SET UP....
... the newly folder. folder 102MSDCF Ready? Folder 2/2 102 Folder Name: No. To cancel changing the recording folder Select [Cancel] in the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. Select REC. Of Files: Created: 102MSDCF 0 2003 7 4 1:05:34 AM OK BACK/NEXT...the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v , then press z. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with B/v , then press z. A new folder is created with the camera. • The image is created folders using the camera. or selected. 47 Creating a new folder a Set the mode selector to SET UP....
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...Mobile]. 54 d Shoot one frame. If you chose [Delete Last] in Step 2, repeat Steps 1 to 3 to delete the images in one shot. Because the file size is 10. Control button Mode selector Shutter button a Set the mode selector to shoot the next frame, then repeat this mode...button once to . This is suitable for attaching to an email message. • Clip Motion images are restricted to [Clip Motion] in the "Memory Stick." c Select the desired mode with portable data terminals. • Mobile mode has strict file size limits, so picture quality falls accordingly. Making "Clip...
...Mobile]. 54 d Shoot one frame. If you chose [Delete Last] in Step 2, repeat Steps 1 to 3 to delete the images in one shot. Because the file size is 10. Control button Mode selector Shutter button a Set the mode selector to shoot the next frame, then repeat this mode...button once to . This is suitable for attaching to an email message. • Clip Motion images are restricted to [Clip Motion] in the "Memory Stick." c Select the desired mode with portable data terminals. • Mobile mode has strict file size limits, so picture quality falls accordingly. Making "Clip...
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...from the actual image recorded. • GIF files made on this camera. • For the number of images you can be recorded, ...Memory Stick." • In Clip Motion, the date and time cannot be inserted. Shooting in a row. This is not displayed on the menu of the DSC-P52/P32. • When you play back images recorded in Multi Burst mode on the camera..., see page 65. • For the number of images that can record using the Index screen, the images may not be displayed correctly on other cameras...
...from the actual image recorded. • GIF files made on this camera. • For the number of images you can be recorded, ...Memory Stick." • In Clip Motion, the date and time cannot be inserted. Shooting in a row. This is not displayed on the menu of the DSC-P52/P32. • When you play back images recorded in Multi Burst mode on the camera..., see page 65. • For the number of images that can record using the Index screen, the images may not be displayed correctly on other cameras...