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...bright points (white, red, blue or green in a cold location. The screen may be uneven and that the camera is not possible due to power this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may be contrary to it. Be careful not to bump the ... the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this product. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. These points are operational for long periods may want to make a trial recording to a disk. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE...
...bright points (white, red, blue or green in a cold location. The screen may be uneven and that the camera is not possible due to power this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may be contrary to it. Be careful not to bump the ... the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this product. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. These points are operational for long periods may want to make a trial recording to a disk. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE...
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... The photographs used in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera. Do not get the camera wet. The illustrations and screen status used in this manual The illustrations and screen ...marks are of the DSC-P72 unless noted otherwise. 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. • ...
... The photographs used in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera. Do not get the camera wet. The illustrations and screen status used in this manual The illustrations and screen ...marks are of the DSC-P72 unless noted otherwise. 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. • ...
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... auto mode 26 Checking the last image shot - Voice 57 Shooting according to the subject - Picture Effect 60 Table of your camera 36 Viewing images on a TV screen 38 Deleting still images Deleting images 40 Formatting a "Memory Stick 44 Before advanced operations How to setup ... - EV adjustment 50 Selecting a metering mode 51 Adjusting color tones - Macro (DSC-P72 only 30 Using the self-timer 31 Selecting a flash mode 32 Shooting with audio files - using your camera 4 Identifying the parts 8 Getting started Preparing batteries 14 Charging the batteries 14 Inserting...
... auto mode 26 Checking the last image shot - Voice 57 Shooting according to the subject - Picture Effect 60 Table of your camera 36 Viewing images on a TV screen 38 Deleting still images Deleting images 40 Formatting a "Memory Stick 44 Before advanced operations How to setup ... - EV adjustment 50 Selecting a metering mode 51 Adjusting color tones - Macro (DSC-P72 only 30 Using the self-timer 31 Selecting a flash mode 32 Shooting with audio files - using your camera 4 Identifying the parts 8 Getting started Preparing batteries 14 Charging the batteries 14 Inserting...
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... 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 .. ...Deleting unnecessary portions of a still image.........62 Enlarging an image - Rotate 64 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 65 Playing back continuously 65 Playing back frame by frame - Protect ... 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 ...
... 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 .. ...Deleting unnecessary portions of a still image.........62 Enlarging an image - Rotate 64 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 65 Playing back continuously 65 Playing back frame by frame - Protect ... 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 ...
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... 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 Access lamp (23) K "Memory Stick" cover (23) • "3.2MEGA PIXELS" shown on the surface...
... 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 Access lamp (23) K "Memory Stick" cover (23) • "3.2MEGA PIXELS" shown on the surface...
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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 the surface of the camera is the number of...
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 the surface of the camera is the number of...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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... images that can be recorded/ played back The tables show approximate guidelines for changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as necessary. Battery Battery remaining remaining guidelines indicator (A full charge is set [Power Save] in... Based on the conditions of use , the battery remaining indicator displays the amount of time the camera can be used when you shoot in Normal mode in Setup 1 to [On] when using...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...
... images that can be recorded/ played back The tables show approximate guidelines for changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as necessary. Battery Battery remaining remaining guidelines indicator (A full charge is set [Power Save] in... Based on the conditions of use , the battery remaining indicator displays the amount of time the camera can be used when you shoot in Normal mode in Setup 1 to [On] when using...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...
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... , Close the "Memory Stick" cover. 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. Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off ...the power at this time. 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...
... , Close the "Memory Stick" cover. 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. Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off ...the power at this time. 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...
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...When 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 a horizontal to vertical proportion of 3:2 to match ... make the image quality, the better your home page 1) This option records images 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 resize the images later (Resize function, see page 101. 3) For more ...
...When 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 a horizontal to vertical proportion of 3:2 to match ... make the image quality, the better your home page 1) This option records images 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 resize the images later (Resize function, see page 101. 3) For more ...
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...Memory Stick" and select the folder for storing images (page 46). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with your 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 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 at distances closer ...
...Memory Stick" and select the folder for storing images (page 46). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with your 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 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 at distances closer ...
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... you can set to preserve battery power (page 20). The menu items you are shooting with the batteries, if no tasks are limited to the (Camera) setting in the "Memory Stick." Snow mode [ ] See page 58. Beach mode [ ] See page 58. Twilight mode [ ] See page 58. To change according to...
... you can set to preserve battery power (page 20). The menu items you are shooting with the batteries, if no tasks are limited to the (Camera) setting in the "Memory Stick." Snow mode [ ] See page 58. Beach mode [ ] See page 58. Twilight mode [ ] See page 58. To change according to...
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...] with v on the control button, then press z. Next, select [Delete] with b/ B on the screen. "Memory Stick access" appears on the control button. To delete other images continuously Select the image you want to , and turn on the camera. Select the image you want to delete with V on the control button. The image has...
...] with v on the control button, then press z. Next, select [Delete] with b/ B on the screen. "Memory Stick access" appears on the control button. To delete other images continuously Select the image you want to , and turn on the camera. Select the image you want to delete with V on the control button. The image has...
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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. Select [OK] with B on the screen. Deleting on the Index (nineimage) screen (continued) Deleting on the control...
... 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. Select [OK] with B on the screen. Deleting on the Index (nineimage) screen (continued) Deleting on the control...
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To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with v on the control button, then press z. "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. 43
To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with v on the control button, then press z. "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. 43
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...) with v on the control button. Select [Format] with v , then press z. The "Formatting" message appears on the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to format into the camera. When this process is complete. 44 Protected images are already formatted, and can be used immediately. • When you want to record images; To...
...) with v on the control button. Select [Format] with v , then press z. The "Formatting" message appears on the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to format into the camera. When this process is complete. 44 Protected images are already formatted, and can be used immediately. • When you want to record images; To...
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..., 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." Before operation Set (Camera) 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 c Select (P.
..., 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." Before operation Set (Camera) 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 c Select (P.
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.... To cancel changing the recording folder Select [Cancel] in step 2 or 3. Folder] with B/v/V, 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. You cannot move images to other created folder until a different...
.... To cancel changing the recording folder Select [Cancel] in step 2 or 3. Folder] with B/v/V, 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. You cannot move images to other created folder until a different...
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For this mode. b Press (Image Size). Shot images will be saved in Step 2, repeat Steps 1 to 3 to . If you chose [Delete Last] in the "Memory Stick." This is 10. Mobile (120×108) Two frames is the maximum number that can shoot in the midst of GIF format recording. ...The Image Size setup item appears. To delete shot images in one Clip Motion shot is a characteristic of shooting 1 In Steps 4 ...
For this mode. b Press (Image Size). Shot images will be saved in Step 2, repeat Steps 1 to 3 to . If you chose [Delete Last] in the "Memory Stick." This is 10. Mobile (120×108) Two frames is the maximum number that can shoot in the midst of GIF format recording. ...The Image Size setup item appears. To delete shot images in one Clip Motion shot is a characteristic of shooting 1 In Steps 4 ...
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... Interval You can choose the frame interval from the actual image recorded. • GIF files made on this camera. • For the number of images that can be recorded, see page 101. • The flash ...example. 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 ... • (Metering Mode) is convenient for checking your image. 16 frames will not be saved in the "Memory Stick." • In Clip Motion, the date and time cannot be inserted. • When you view Clip Motion...
... Interval You can choose the frame interval from the actual image recorded. • GIF files made on this camera. • For the number of images that can be recorded, see page 101. • The flash ...example. 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 ... • (Metering Mode) is convenient for checking your image. 16 frames will not be saved in the "Memory Stick." • In Clip Motion, the date and time cannot be inserted. • When you view Clip Motion...