3-082-146-11(1) Getting started ________________________ Digital Still Camera Shooting still images __________________ Viewing still images ___________________ Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Deleting still images ___________________ Owner’s Record Before advanced operations _____________ The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For the Customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P32 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA Telephone No.
CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority. “Memory Stick” N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A. 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 NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
Remove dirt from the surface of the flash If the dirt changes color or sticks to the surface of the flash due to the heat of the flash, sufficient light may not be emitted. Do not get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be careful not to get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, see page 108 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera.
Table of contents Before 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/off .................... 20 How to use the control button...............
Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images – Folder ..............................61 Enlarging a portion of a still image.........62 Enlarging an image – Playback zoom.............................62 Recording an enlarged image – Trimming .....................................63 Playing back successive images – Slide show....................................63 Rotating still images – Rotate .................64 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode .........................
Identifying the parts (DSC-P72) 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 q; 5 qa 6 A B C D E F 8 G H I POWER button (20) Shutter button (26) Flash (32) Microphone Self-timer lamp (31)/ AF illuminator (33) Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) POWER lamp (20) Finder window Lens J Access lamp (23) K “Memory Stick” cover (23) • “3.2MEGA PIXELS” shown on the surface of the camera is the number of effective pixels of the CCD. However, the maximum number of pixels recorded is 3.1 mega pixels.
1 q; 2 qa 3 qs 4 qd 5 qf 6 qg 7 qh 8 J K L M N O P RESET button (91) DC IN jack (19) (USB) jack (82) A/V OUT (MONO) jack (38) Battery cover OPEN button (16) Wrist strap hook Attaching the wrist strap qj 9 A Zoom buttons (during shooting) (29)/Index buttons (during playback) (37) B Control button (Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (20)/ (Menu off) ( / /7/ ) (32/31/28/ 30) C Mode selector (21) : To view or edit images : To shoot still images : To shoot movies/Clip Motion images/Multi Burst mode images S
Identifying the parts (continued) (DSC-P52) 1 7 2 8 9 3 4 q; 5 qa 6 A B C D E F 10 G H I POWER button (20) Shutter button (26) Flash (32) Microphone Self-timer lamp (31)/ AF illuminator (33) Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) POWER lamp (20) Finder window Lens J Access lamp (23) K “Memory Stick” cover (23) • “3.2MEGA PIXELS” shown on the surface of the camera is the number of effective pixels of the CCD. However, the maximum number of pixels recorded is 3.1 mega pixels.
1 q; 2 qa 3 qs 4 qd 5 qf 6 qg 7 qh 8 J K L M N O P RESET button (91) DC IN jack (19) (USB) jack (82) A/V OUT (MONO) jack (38) Battery cover OPEN button (16) Wrist strap hook Attaching the wrist strap qj 9 A Zoom buttons (during shooting) (29)/Index buttons (during playback) (37) B Control button (Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (20)/ (Menu off) ( / /7/ ) (32/31/28/ 51) C Mode selector (21) : To view or edit images : To shoot still images : To shoot movies/Clip Motion images/Multi Burst mode images S
Identifying the parts (continued) (DSC-P32) 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 q; 5 6 A B C D E F 12 POWER button (20) Shutter button (26) Flash (32) Finder window Lens Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) G POWER lamp (20) H Microphone I Self-timer lamp (31)/ AF illuminator (33) qa J Access lamp (23) K “Memory Stick” cover (23) • “3.2MEGA PIXELS” shown on the surface of the camera is the number of effective pixels of the CCD. However, the maximum number of pixels recorded is 3.1 mega pixels.
1 q; 2 qa 3 qs 4 qd 5 qf 6 qg 7 qh 8 J K L M N O P RESET button (91) DC IN jack (19) (USB) jack (82) A/V OUT (MONO) jack (38) Battery cover OPEN button (16) Wrist strap hook Attaching the wrist strap qj 9 A Zoom buttons (during shooting) (29)/Index buttons (during playback) (37) B Control button (Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (20)/ (Menu off) ( / /7/ ) (32/31/28/ 51) C Mode selector (21) : To view or edit images : To shoot still images : To shoot movies/Clip Motion images/Multi Burst mode images S
Getting started Preparing batteries Charging the batteries Use the following batteries in this camera.
Charging time Charging time NH-AA-DA × 2 Approx. 6 hours (supplied) This represents the time required to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries using the supplied battery charger in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F). • Charging is complete in approximately six hours. The CHARGE lamp may remain lit longer than six hours, but this is not a malfunction.
Inserting the batteries 2 1 2 1 1 2 3 , Open the battery cover. , Insert the batteries. , Close the battery cover. Slide it in the direction of the arrow with the OPEN button pressed, and it opens out. Match the +/− poles of the batteries to the +/ − marks inside the battery case. Close the battery cover while holding the batteries in. The cover is closed when it clicks. • Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the battery cover by wiping them with a dry cloth.
As the battery power decreases with use, the battery remaining indicator displays the amount of power remaining using the following symbols. Battery Battery remaining remaining guidelines indicator (A full charge is 100%) Sufficient power remaining Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon. Change the batteries for fully charged ones, or charge these batteries. (The warning indicator flashes.) • If the LCD screen is off, press to turn it on.
Inserting the batteries (continued) R6 (Size AA) alkaline battery (2) (not supplied) Image LCD No. of Battery size screen images life (min.) DSC-P72 On Approx. 70 Approx. 35 3.1M Off Approx. 130 Approx. 65 On Approx. 70 Approx. 35 VGA Off Approx. 130 Approx. 65 DSC-P52 On Approx. 80 Approx. 40 3.1M Off Approx. 140 Approx. 70 On Approx. 80 Approx. 40 VGA Off Approx. 140 Approx. 70 DSC-P32 On Approx. 80 Approx. 40 3.1M Off Approx. 140 Approx. 70 On Approx. 80 Approx. 40 VGA Off Approx. 140 Approx.
Using an external power source AC Adaptor (not supplied) 2 To a wall outlet (wall socket) 1 Jack cover 1 , Open the jack cover, then connect the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied) to the DC IN jack of the camera. Connect the plug with the v mark facing toward the LCD screen. • Be sure to use the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor. Other AC adaptors cannot be used with this camera. • Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by.
Turning your camera on/off The Auto Power Off function POWER lamp POWER POWER , Press POWER to turn on the camera. The POWER lamp lights in green and the power is on. When you turn on the camera for the first time, the Clock Set screen appears (page 21). To 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 lens portion pulled out. This may cause a malfunction (DSC-P72 only).
Setting the date and time POWER Clock Set 2003 / 1 / 1 Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 12 : 00 2003 / 1 / 1 OK AM Cancel , Set the mode selector to 2 . • You can carry out this operation even when the mode selector is set to or . • To set the time and the date again, set the mode selector to SET UP, select [Clock Set] in (Setup 1) (pages 45, 107), then proceed from Step 3. , Press POWER to turn on the camera. The POWER lamp lights in green and the Clock Set screen appears on the LCD screen.
Clock Set 2003 / 1 / 1 Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 12 : 00 2003 / 7 / OK AM Cancel , Select the year, month, day, hour, or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button. v is shown above and V is shown below the selected item. 4 12 : 00 5 , Set the desired numerical value with v/V on the control button, then press z. After setting the current numerical value, set the next item. Repeat the above process until all of the items have been set.
Shooting still images Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” Label side , Open the “Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. • For more information about the “Memory Stick,” see page 109. 2 , Insert the “Memory Stick.” Insert the “Memory Stick” all the way in until it clicks as shown in the illustration. • Whenever you insert a “Memory Stick,” push it as far as it can go. If you do not insert it correctly, a proper recording or playback may not be carried out.
Setting the still image size 3.1M VGA 3.1M 2.8M(3:2) 2.0M 1.2M VGA Image Size 3.1M 2.8M(3:2) 2.0M 1.2M VGA Image Size Mode selector 1 , Set the mode selector to 2 . 3 , Turn on the camera, then press (Image Size). , Select the desired image size with v/V on the control button. The Image Size setup item appears. The image size is set. • For more information about the image size, see page 25. After the setting is completed, press (Image Size). The Image Size setup item disappears from the screen.
Image size and quality You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of images you want to shoot. The larger you make the image size and the higher you make the image quality, the better your image, but also the larger the amount of data needed to preserve your image. This means you can save fewer images in your “Memory Stick.” Choose an image size and quality level appropriately for the kind of images you want to shoot.
Basic still image shooting – using auto mode VGA FINE 101 98 Mode selector F2.8 30 1 , Set the mode selector to and turn on the camera. 2 , The recording folder name is indicated on the LCD screen for about five seconds. • The lens cover opens when the power is turned on. • Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating, such as when you press POWER to turn on the power or when the zoom function is working (DSC-P72 only) (page 29).
VGA 101 97 The position on the mode selector 4 , Press the shutter button fully down. The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is saved in the “Memory Stick.” When the recording lamp (pages 9, 11, 13) goes out, you can shoot the next image. • When you are shooting with the batteries, if no tasks are performed for a while with the camera turned on, power is automatically shut off to preserve battery power (page 20). Program Auto Camera ] Twilight portratit mode [ See page 58.
Basic still image shooting – using auto mode (continued) Checking the last image shot About Auto Focus VGA When you try to shoot a subject that is hard to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator will change to flashing slowly. The Auto Focus function may be difficult to use with in the following subjects. In such cases, release the shutter button, then try to recompose the shot and focus again.
Using the zoom feature W (wide-angle) T (telephoto) VGA 101 VGA 98 x1.1 101 98 x5.0 Smart zoom Zoom scaling indicator The T side of this line shows the extent of smart zoom x2.5 DSC-P72 DSC-P52 DSC-P32 , Press the zoom buttons to choose the desired zoom position, and shoot your image.
Shooting close-ups – Macro (DSC-P72 only) VGA 101 VGA 98 1 For close-ups of small subjects like flowers or insects, shoot using the macro feature. You can use this feature for close-ups of subjects up to the distances specified below.
Using the self-timer VGA 101 VGA FINE 101 98 98 F2.8 30 2 , Set the mode selector to , and press V ( ) on the control button. , Center the subject in the frame, and press the shutter button fully down. The (Self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen. The Self-timer lamp (pages 8, 10, 12) will flash in orange, and you will hear a beeping sound. The image will be shot after approximately 10 seconds. • If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first to make the menu disappear.
Selecting a flash mode (No flash): The flash will not be used. VGA 101 98 , Set the mode selector to , and press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly to select a flash mode. The flash mode has the following features. 32 No indicator (Auto): The camera decides to use the flash based on lighting conditions. The flash will be used when there is not enough light or when shooting a subject against a light source. (Forced flash): The flash will be used regardless of the amount of ambient light.
Shooting with the AF illuminator The flash pre-strobes before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] in the SET UP settings (page 106). appears on the LCD screen. This is additional lighting provided to assist in focusing when shooting in dark places. Set [AF Illuminator] to [Auto] in the SET UP settings (page 106).
Shooting with the finder All of the indicators are turned off Finder r The LCD screen is turned off. r All of the available indicators are turned on. VGA The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD screen. Each time you press , the display changes in the following order. 34 101 98 • The image through the finder does not indicate the actual recordable range. To confirm the recordable range, use the LCD screen.
Inserting the date and time on a still image Camera Camera Moving Image: Smart Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: MPEG Movie On Off Off Auto SELECT 1 , Set the mode selector to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. • When images are shot with the date and time inserted, the date and time cannot be removed later.
Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Single (single-image) screen VGA 101 Index (nine-image) screen Index (triple-image) screen BACK/NEXT 2003 7 4 10:30PM VOLUME SINGLE DISPLAY You can view images shot with the camera almost immediately on the screen. You can select the following three methods for viewing images. Single (single-image) screen You can view one image at a time, occupying the entire screen.
Viewing on the index (nine- or triple-image) screen VGA 101 3/9 Aperture Value: Shutter Speed: Exposure Value: ISO: 101-0003 BACK/NEXT 2003 7 4 10:30PM VOLUME SINGLE DISPLAY MOVE 101-0002 SINGLE DISPLAY F2.8 1/30 0.0 100 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT , Select the desired still image with b/B on the control button. , Press the zoom W (index) button once. , Press the zoom W (index) button once more. b : Displays the previous image. B : Displays the next image.
Viewing images on a TV screen A/V connecting cable (supplied) VGA 101 101-0002 BACK/NEXT 1 A/V OUT (MONO) jack , Connect the supplied A/V connecting cable to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of the TV. If your TV has stereo type input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V connecting cable to the Lch audio input jack. • Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV with the A/V connecting cable.
NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Viewing still images Watching images on a TV screen If you want to view images on a TV, you need a TV having a video input jack and the A/V connecting cable (supplied).
Deleting still images Deleting images VGA 101 101-0002 BACK/NEXT VGA 2/9 101 VOLUME , Set the mode selector to , and turn on the camera. Select the image you want to delete with b/B on the control button. 101 Delete Exit 2003 7 4 10:30PM 1 VGA 2/9 OK , Press Delete Exit BACK/NEXT 2 2/9 OK BACK/NEXT 3 (Delete). The image has not yet been deleted at this point. • You cannot delete protected images (page 67). , Select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press z.
Deleting on the Index (nine-image) screen Delete Exit Select All In Folder , While an Index (nine-image) screen (page 37) is displayed, press (Delete). Exit Select All In Folder 2 , Select [Select] with b/B on the control button, then press z. To delete all the images in the folder Select [All In Folder] with B on the control button, then press z. Next, select [OK], then press z. All of the unprotected images in the folder are deleted. To cancel the deletion, select [Cancel], then press z.
Deleting on the Index (nineimage) screen (continued) Deleting on the Index (triple-image) screen Aperture Value: Shutter Speed: Exposure Value: ISO: Delete Exit 4 , Press (Delete). Select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z. “Memory Stick access” appears on the screen. When this message disappears, all of the images with marks have been deleted. To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with b on the control button, then press z. 42 101-0002 OK SINGLE DISPLAY F2.8 1/30 0.
Delete Exit 101-0002 OK 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT , Select [Delete] 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 3 To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with V on the control button, then press z.
Formatting a “Memory Stick” Memory Stick Tool Format: File Number: Create REC. Folder: Change REC. Folder: Format OK Cancel All data will be erased Ready? OK Cancel OK OK 1 , Insert the “Memory Stick” you want to format into the camera. Set the mode selector to SET UP, and turn on the camera. • The term “formatting” means preparing a “Memory Stick” to record images; this process is also called “initialization.
Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera Changing menu settings a Press MENU. The menu appears. This section describes the most frequently used menus and the SET UP screen. Changing items in the SET UP screen a Set the mode selector to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Camera Control button Program Auto Camera MENU Mode selector Mode b Select the setting item you want to change with b/B on the control button.
c Select (P. Quality) with b/B, then select the desired image quality with v/V. Deciding the still image quality Creating or selecting a folder FINE Mode selector: Mode selector: SET UP You can select the still image quality from [Fine] or [Standard]. ISO Before operation Set (Camera) to any mode other than [Auto] in the menu settings (page 27). Control button MENU Mode PFX • You can carry out this operation even when the mode selector is set to (Multi Burst).
Creating a new folder Selecting the recording folder a Set the mode selector to SET UP. a Set the mode selector to SET UP. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V, [Create REC. Folder] with B/v/V, and [OK] with B/v , then press z. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V, [Change REC. Folder] with B/v/V, and [OK] with B/v , then press z. The following screen appears. Create REC. Folder Ready? OK Cancel Select REC. Folder 102 Folder Name: 102MSDCF 0 No.
Advanced still image shooting Choosing a focus method Mode selector: Before operation When shooting still images, set (Camera) to any mode other than [Auto] in the menu settings (page 27). Multipoint AF VGAFINE 101 98 AF range finder / Control button Multipoint AF The camera calculates the distance in three areas to the left, and right and in the center of the image, letting you shoot using the auto fucus function without worrying about the image composition.
Shooting techniques Even if it is difficult to focus in AF shooting because the subject is not in the center of the frame, you can focus in this situation using Center AF. For example, when you are shooting two subjects, and there is a gap between them, the camera may focus on the background visible in the gap. In a case like this, use AF lock to ensure the subjects are in correct focus. Compose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down.
a Set the mode selector to Adjusting the exposure b Press MENU. The menu appears. The menu appears. c Select – EV adjustment c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select the distance to the subject with v/V. You can select from the following distance settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, ∞ (unlimited distance) 1.0m 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m 0.5m Center AF Multi AF Focus b Press MENU. or . Mode selector: / Used when you want to change the automatic exposure to one of your own choice.
Shooting techniques In normal shooting, the camera makes automatic exposure adjustments. Check the image to be shot, if it looks like the image below, you should make manual adjustments. If you are shooting a back-lit person or a snowy scene, make your adjustments in the + plus direction; if you are shooting a dark subject that fills the screen, making your adjustments in the – direction should give the best results.
For the DSC-P52/P32 a Set the mode dial to or . b Press B ( ) on the control button to turn spot metering on. The spot metering cross hair appears. To cancel spot metering Press B ( ) again to turn spot metering off. The spot metering cross hair disappears, and the camera returns to multipattern metering. Adjusting color tones Auto (No indicator) The white balance is adjusted automatically.
• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you choose , the white balance may not be properly adjusted. • When the flash is triggered, the manual setting of white balance is cancelled, and the shooting of the image is done in Auto mode. High: Makes the flash level higher than normal. Normal: Normal setting. Low: Makes the flash level lower than normal.
Shooting multiple frames Before operation Set [Moving Image] to [Clip Motion] in the SET UP settings (pages 45, 106). Making "Clip Motion" – Clip Motion Mode selector: Control button Mode selector You can shoot a number of still images consecutively (GIF animation). Because the file size is small, these images are ideal for use on a home page, or for attaching to an email message. Shutter button Mobile (120×108) Two frames is the maximum number that can be shot in Clip Motion in this mode.
• If you do not complete Step 6, all the images will not be saved in the “Memory Stick.” • In Clip Motion, the date and time cannot be inserted. • When you view Clip Motion images using the Index screen, the images may appear different from the actual image recorded. • GIF files made on other cameras may not be displayed correctly on this camera. • For the number of images you can record using Clip Motion, see page 101.
Shooting two images in succession c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [Burst 2] with v/V. – Burst 2 Shooting still images for e-mail – E-Mail Mode selector: Mode selector: You can shoot two images in succession while pressing the shutter button only once. ISO Voice E-Mail Burst 2 Normal REC Mode PFX Control button d Shoot your image. MENU Mode selector Shutter button You can do the next shooting after “Recording” disappears from the LCD screen.
c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [E-Mail] with v/V. Shooting still images with audio files d Shoot your image. – Voice You can do the next shooting after “Recording” disappears from the LCD screen. To return to normal mode In Step 3, select [Normal]. To return to normal mode In Step 3, select [Normal]. Mode selector: You can record still images with audio files.
Shooting according to scene conditions Mode selector: When shooting night scenes, shooting people at night, shooting landscapes, or shooting a waterfront or a snowscape, use the modes listed below to increase the quality of your images. Twilight mode Under dark lighting conditions, you can shoot a distant night view. However, because the shutter speed is slower under these conditions, we recommend you use a tripod. Twilight portrait mode Use this mode when shooting people in the foreground at night.
NR slow shutter Control button MENU Mode selector The NR slow shutter mode removes noise from recorded images, providing clear images. When the shutter speed is slow, the camera automatically works the NR slow shutter mode and “NR” is indicated next to the shutter speed indicator. Press the shutter button fully down. F2.8 NR2'' r Then the screen turns black. a Set the mode selector to b Press MENU. Capturing c Select (Camera) with b, then select the desired mode with v/V.
Adding special effects – Picture Effect Mode selector: / You can add special effects to bring out the contrast in your images. Solarize Control button MENU Mode selector B&W Like an illustration In black and white with clearly delineated bright and dark portions Sepia Before operation When shooting still images, set (Camera) to any mode other than [Auto] in the menu settings (page 27). Neg.Art a Set the mode selector to . or b Press MENU. The menu appears.
Advanced still image viewing d Select the desired folder with b/B. Selecting the folder and playing back images Select Folder 102 Folder Name: No. Of Files: Created: 2/2 102MSDCF 9 2003 7 4 1:05:34 AM – Folder OK Cancel Mode selector: OK Select the folder that images you want to play back are stored. On the Index (triple-image) screen In step 5, select [Cancel]. 101-0001 . When the first or last image in the folder is displayed, the following icons are indicated on the screen.
Enlarging a portion of a still image Mode selector: You can enlarge an image up to five times the size of the original image. You can also record the enlarged image as a new file. Control button e Adjust the zoom with the zoom W/T buttons. Enlarging an image – Playback zoom a Set the mode selector to . b Display the image you want to enlarge. c Press the zoom T button to enlarge the image. d Select a portion of the image to enlarge with v/V/b/B. MENU Mode selector Press z.
Recording an enlarged image – Trimming a After you have viewed an image using playback zoom, press MENU. The menu appears. b Select [Trimming] with B, then press z. c Select the image size with v/V, then press z. The image is recorded, and the screen image returns to the size it was before enlargement. c Select [Slide] with b/B, then press z. Playing back successive images Set the following items with v/V/b/B.
To skip to the next/previous image during slide show Press B (next), or b (previous). • The interval settings are just guidelines. The actual intervals differ, based on factors like the size of the image. Rotating still images – Rotate a Set the mode selector to , and display the image you want to rotate. b Press MENU. Mode selector: Images shot when holding the camera vertically can be rotated and displayed horizontally. The menu appears. c Select [Rotate] with b/B, then press z.
Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode Mode selector: You can play back Multi Burst images continuously or play them back frame by frame. This function is used for checking the images. Control button Playing back continuously Playing back frame by frame a Set the mode selector to – Jog playback . b Select the Multi Burst image with b/B. The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously. 101 101-0014 PAUSE 14/14 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT a Set the mode selector to .
To delete shot images When using this mode, you cannot delete only certain frames. When you delete images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at the same time. 1 Display the Multi Burst image you want to delete. 2 Press (Delete). 3 Select [Delete], then press z. All of the frames are deleted.
Still image editing Protecting images – Protect On the single screen a Set the mode selector to . Mode selector: b Display the image you want to protect with b/B. To prevent accidental erasure of an important image, you can protect it. c Press MENU. The menu appears. Control button d Select [Protect] with b/B, then press z. MENU Mode selector Zoom buttons The image currently being displayed is now protected, and the - (Protect) mark is indicated on the screen.
h Select [OK] with B, then press z. On the Index (triple-image) screen The - mark turns white and the selected image is protected. a Set the mode selector to , press the zoom W (index) button twice to switch to the Index (triple-image) screen. To cancel the protection In Step 4, select [Cancel], or in Step 8, select [Exit]. To release protection In Step 5, select an image for which you want to release protection with v/V/b/B and press z.
Changing image size d Select [Resize] with b/B, then press z. e Select the new size with v/V, then press z. – Resize Mode selector: You can change the image size of a recorded image, and save it as a new file. You can resize to the following sizes. 3.1M, 2.0M, 1.2M, and VGA. The original image is retained even after resizing. To cancel the resizing In Step 5, select [Cancel]. • Movies (MPEG movie), or images recorded in Clip Motion/Multi Burst modes cannot be resized.
Choosing images to print – Print (DPOF) mark Mode selector: You can designate certain images to be printed. This mark is convenient when you want to print images at a shop that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. On the single screen a Set the mode selector to . b Display the image you want to print with b/B. c Press MENU. The menu appears. d Select [DPOF] with b/B, then press z. The mark is indicated on this image.
g Press MENU. h Select [OK] with B, then press z. The mark turns white and the setting is completed. To delete the mark In Step 5, select the image you want to delete the mark with v/V/b/B, and press z. To delete all the marks from the images in the folder In Step 4, select [All In Folder], then press z. Next, select [Off], then press z. On the Index (triple-image) screen a Set the mode selector to , press the zoom W (index) button twice to switch to the Index (triple-images) screen.
Enjoying movies a Set the mode selector to Shooting movies Mode selector: b Press . (Image Size). The Image Size setup item appears. You can shoot movies (MPEG movies). Before operation Set [Moving Image] to [MPEG Movie] in the SET UP settings (pages 45, 106). Control button Mode selector Shutter button c Select the desired mode with v/V. You can choose from 640 (VGA) or 160 (Mail). See page 101 for the recording time allowed for each image size. d Press the shutter button fully down.
b Select the desired movie with b/B. Viewing movies on the LCD screen Movies with the image size [160 (Mail)] are displayed a size smaller than still images. Mode selector: You can view movies on the LCD screen of the camera and hear sounds from the speaker of the camera. 160 101 101_0010 PLAY Mode selector Control button 10/10 00:00:00 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME Movies with the image size [640 (VGA)] are displayed on the full screen. c Press z. The movie images and sound are played back.
Deleting movies Mode selector: You can delete unwanted movies. Control button On the single screen a Set the mode selector to b Select the movie you want to delete with b/B. c Press Mode selector Zoom buttons . (Delete). The movie has not yet been deleted at this point. d Select [Delete] with v , then press z. “Memory Stick access” appears on the screen. When this message disappears, the image has been deleted.
g Select [OK] with B, then press z. On the Index (triple-image) screen “Memory Stick access” message appears on the screen. When this message disappears, the movie has been deleted. a Set the mode selector to and press the zoom W (index) button twice to switch to the Index (triple-image) screen. To cancel the deletion In Step 3 or 7, select [Exit]. To delete all the images in the folder In Step 3, select [All In Folder], then press z. Next, select [OK], then press z.
Editing movies Cutting the movie numbered 101_0002 101_0003 101_0001 Mode selector: 1. Cutting scene A. The file numbers assigned when movies are cut 2. Cutting scene B. 1 3 2 Mode selector 101_0002 1 A 2 B Divide point 101_0002 3 101_0004 1 3 A 2 101_0005 B Divide point 3. Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary. 101_0004 1 3 101_0007 A B 2 101_0006 Delete Delete 4. Only the desired scenes remain.
e Decide on a cutting point. Press z at the desired cutting point. 160 101 Divide 10/10 00:00:02 Dividing Point OK Cancel Exit OK When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [c/C] (frame forward/ rewind) and adjust the cutting point with b/ B. If you want to change the cutting point, select [Cancel]. The playback of the movie starts again. f When you have decided on a cutting point, select [OK] with v/V, and press z. • You cannot cut the following images.
Enjoying images on your computer Copying images to your computer – For Windows users Recommended computer environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional The above OS must be installed at the factory. Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded to the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
Installing the USB driver When using Windows XP, you need not install the USB driver. Once the USB driver is installed, you need not install the USB driver. c Click [USB Driver] on the title screen. e Click [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then click [Finish]. a Turn on your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time. d Click [Next]. When the “Information” screen appears, click [Next].
Installing “Image Transfer” You can use the “Image Transfer” software to copy images to your computer automatically when you connect the camera to your computer. a Click [Cyber-shot] on the model selection screen. c Click [Next]. When “License Agreement” screen appears, click [Yes]. Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement, proceed with the installation. The “Information” screen appears. e Select the folder to be installed, then click [Next].
g Click [Finish]. Installing “ImageMixer” You can use the “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” software to copy, view and edit images. For details, see the software’s help files. The “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard” screen appears. • The USB driver is needed in order to use “Image Transfer.” If the necessary driver is not already installed on your computer, a screen that asks if you want to install the driver will appear. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the “Memory Stick” with the images you want to copy into the camera. c Connect the supplied USB cable to the (USB) jack of the camera. • When using Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard automatically appears on the desktop. Proceed to page 85. USB MODE NORMAL Access indicators* d Connect the USB cable to your computer. • Be sure to use fully charged nickel-metal hydride batteries or the AC Adaptor (not supplied).
P Removing the USB cable, removing the “Memory Stick,” or turning off the camera during a USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click 2 Click on the task tray. (Sony DSC), then click [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. Copying images using “Image Transfer” – Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me Connect the camera and your computer with the USB cable. “Image Transfer” launches and the images are automatically copied to the computer.
Changing “Image Transfer” settings Copying images without using “Image Transfer” You can change “Image Transfer” settings. Right-click the “Image Transfer” icon on the task tray, select [Open Settings]. The settings you can set are as follows: [Basic], [Copy], and [Delete]. – Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me Right-click here If you do not set to launch “Image Transfer” automatically, you can copy images as following procedure. a Double-click [My Computer], then double-click [Removable Disk].
– Windows XP Copying images using the Windows XP AutoPlay wizard a Make a USB connection (page 82). Click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard], then click [OK]. b Click [Next]. The images stored on the “Memory Stick” are displayed. c Click the checkbox of images that you do not want to copy to your computer to remove the checkmark, then click [Next]. The “Picture Name and Destination” screen appears.
Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick.” Example: when viewing folders on Windows Me Folder containing image data which was recorded using the camera not equipped with the folder creating function. Folder containing image data which was recorded using your camera. When not creating any folders, there is only the “101MSDCF” folder.
File name File meaning DSC0ssss.JPG • Still image files shot normally – Normal mode (page 26) – Burst 2 mode (page 56) • Multi Burst mode files (page 55) • Still image files shot in – E-Mail mode (page 56) – Voice mode (page 57) DSC0ssss.JPE • Small-size image files shot in E-Mail mode DSC0ssss.MPG • Audio files shot in Voice mode CLP0ssss.GIF • Clip Motion files shot in Normal mode (page 54) CLP0ssss.THM • Index image files of Clip Motion files shot in Normal mode MBL0ssss.
Copying images to your computer – For Macintosh users Recommended computer environment OS: Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1/v10.2) The above OS must be installed at the factory. For the following models, update your OS to Mac OS 9.0 or 9.1. – iMac with Mac OS 8.6 installed at the factory, and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive – iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.
Removing the USB cable, removing the “Memory Stick,” or turning off the camera during a USB connection Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick” to the “Trash” icon, then remove the USB cable, remove the “Memory Stick,” or turn off the camera • If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, remove the USB cable etc., after you have turned your computer off. c Copying images 2 Double-click “DCIM.” 3 Double-click the folder that the images you want to copy are stored.
d Click . For the Macintosh edition Creating a Video CD • “Toast” by Roxio (not supplied) is required to create a Video CD. • The playback time of a movie file on the preview screen may be shorter. You can create a Video CD using your computer. The created Video CD can be played back on a Video CD-compatible DVD player. When playing back on a computer, use application software used to play back a Video CD. a Start “ImageMixer.” b Click . The video CD creating mode turns on.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 2 Press the RESET button located inside the jack cover, then turn on the camera again. (This will clear the date and time settings, etc.) 1 Check the items on pages 91 to 97. If the screen shows “C:ss:ss,” the self-diagnosis function is working. Please see page 100. 3 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Symptom Cause Solution The power turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about 90 seconds while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (when [Power Save] is [Off], after three minutes.) (page 17). • The batteries are discharged. p Turn on the camera again (page 20). p Install charged batteries (page 14). Shooting still images / movies Symptom Cause Solution The LCD screen is not turned on even when the power is turned on.
Symptom Cause Solution The image is too bright. • You are shooting a spot lighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage. • The brightness of the LCD screen is too high. p Adjust the exposure (page 50). The image is monochrome (black and white). • [PFX] (P. Effect) is set to [B&W]. p Cancel the mode (page 60). Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject. • The smear phenomenon is occurring. p This is not a malfunction.
Symptom Cause Solution The date and time are recorded incorrectly. • The date and time are not set correctly. p Set the correct date and time (page 21). Viewing images Symptom Cause Solution The image cannot be played back. • The mode selector is not set to . • You cannot play back the image on the camera, if it is modified on a computer or its folder/file name is changed. • The camera is in USB mode. p Set the mode selector to — The image is coarse right after being played back.
Symptom Cause Solution The resizing function does not work. • Movie (MPEG movie)/Clip Motion/Multi Burst files cannot be resized. — You cannot attach a print (DPOF) mark. • Print (DPOF) marks cannot be attached to movie — (MPEG movie)/Clip Motion files. You cannot cut a movie. • The movie is not long enough to cut. • Protected movie (MPEG movie), Clip Motion, Multi Burst files and still images cannot be cut.
Symptom Cause Solution You cannot copy images. • The camera is not correctly connected to your computer. • The copy procedure differs depending on your OS. — p Connect the camera and your computer correctly (page 82). After making a USB connection, “Image Transfer” does not automatically start. — p Select [Launch Image Transfer automatically when the camera, etc., is connected.] at [Basic] setting (page 84). p Make a USB connection when the computer is turned on (page 82).
Symptom Cause You cannot format a “Memory Stick.” • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” p Set it to the recording position (page 109). is set to the LOCK position. Solution You have formatted a “Memory Stick” by mistake. • All the data on the “Memory Stick” are erased by p We recommend that you set the “Memory Stick” write-protect formatting. switch to the LOCK position to protect accidental erasure (page 109).
Warnings and messages The following messages appear on the LCD screen. Message Meaning/ Corrective Action No Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 23). System error • Turn the power off and on again (page 20). Memory Stick error • The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used with your camera (page 109). • Insert the “Memory Stick” correctly (page 23). • The “Memory Stick” is damaged, or the terminal section of the “Memory Stick” is dirty.
Message Meaning/ Corrective Action • Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light. Use the flash, mount the camera on a tripod, or otherwise secure the camera in place. Turn the power off and on again • A problem with the lens caused an error.
Self-diagnosis display – If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the condition of the camera on the LCD screen using a combination of a letter and four numerical digits. If this occurs, check the following code chart and take the corresponding countermeasure. The last two digits (indicated by ss)will differ depending on the state of the camera.
Additional information E-mail The number of images that can be saved/ shooting time The number of images that can be saved and the shooting time are different, depending on the capacity of the “Memory Stick,” the image size, and the image quality. Refer to the following charts when you choose a “Memory Stick.
Menu items Menu items that can be changed differ depending on the position of the mode selector. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate based on the current position of the mode selector. Factory settings are indicated with x. When the mode selector is set to Item (Camera) Setting / Description / / / / Program/ Selects the camera mode (pages 27, 58). x Auto (EV)* 9 (Focus)* ∞ / 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.
Item Setting Description Mode (REC Mode) Voice E-Mail Burst 2 xNormal – Records an audio file (with a still image) in addition to the JPEG file (page 57). – Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in addition to the selected image size (page 56). – Records two images continuously (page 56). – Records an image using the normal recording mode. High / xNormal / Low Selects the amount of flash light (page 53). Solarize / B&W / Sepia /Neg.Art / xOff Sets the special effects for the image (page 60).
When the mode selector is set to Item (EV) Description +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / Adjusts the exposure (page 50). +1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV / −0.3EV / −0.7EV / −1.0EV / −1.3EV / −1.7EV / −2.0EV 9 (Focus) ∞ / 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m / Center AF / x Multi AF Chooses the auto focus method (page 48) or sets the focus preset distance (page 49). (Metering Mode) (DSC-P72 only) Spot / x Multi Selects the metering mode to suit the shooting conditions and purpose. (page 51).
Item (P.Quality) PFX (P.Effect) Setting Description xFine / Standard Records images with fine image quality mode. / Records images in the standard image quality mode (page 46). Solarize / B&W / Sepia /Neg.Art / xOff Sets the special effects for the image (page 60). When the mode selector is set to Item Setting Description Folder OK/Cancel Select the folder that contains the images you want to play back (page 61). Protect — Protects images against accidental erasure (page 67).
SET UP items Set the mode selector to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Factory settings are indicated with x. (Camera) Item Setting Description Moving Image xMPEG Movie / Clip Motion / Selects the shooting mode (pages 54, 55, 72). Multi Burst Smart Zoom (DSC-P52/P72 only) xOn / Off Selects whether to use the smart zoom (page 29). Date/Time Day&Time / Date / xOff Selects whether to insert the date and time into the image (page 35).
Item Setting Description Create REC. Folder OK / Cancel Creates a folder for recording images (page 46). Change REC. Folder OK / Cancel Changes a folder for recording images (page 46). (Setup 1) Item Setting Description Power Save x On / Off Selects whether to use the Power Save mode (page 17). Displayed only when you are using the camera with the batteries. LCD Brightness Bright/ xNormal/ Dark Selects the LCD brightness. This has no effect on the recorded images.
Precautions Do not leave the camera in the following places • In extremely hot place, such as in a car parked in the sun. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction. • On rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place • On sandy or in dusty place Do not let sand get into the camera.
The internal rechargeable button battery This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable button battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged.
• Do not strike, bend or drop a “Memory Stick.” • Do not disassemble or modify a “Memory Stick.” • Do not expose the “Memory Stick” to water. • Avoid using or storing the “Memory Stick” in the following places: – In a car parked in the sun, or at a high temperature. – Under direct sunlight. – In a humid place or near corrosive material.
Specifications • Do not charge any other batteries except the Sony nickel hydride battery using the supplied battery charger. If you charge other types of battery (manganese, alkaline, lithium, ni-cd batteries, etc.), this may cause leakage, explosion, or overheating of the battery, and personal scald or injury may be caused. • Do not recharge a fully charged nickel hydride battery. This may cause leakage, explosion, or overheating of the battery.
DSC-P32 4.0 cm (1.6 type) TFT drive Total number of dots DSC-P72 123 200 (560×220) dots DSC-P52 61 600 (280×220) dots DSC-P32 61 600 (280×220) dots [Power, general] Power AA nickel hydride batteries (2) 2.4 V AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (when recording) DSC-P72 1.7W DSC-P52 1.6W DSC-P32 1.7W Operating temperature range 0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F) Storage temperature range −20° to +60°C (−4° to +140°F) Dimensions DSC-P72 119.5 × 57.7 × 32.
The LCD screen For shooting still images 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qd J K L M N O qf qg qh VGA 101 3:2 Solarize + F2.
For shooting movies 1 2 160 3 STBY 4 5 6 7 Solarize + WB A B C D E F G H I 101 00:00:00 [00:28:25] PFX 8 9 q; qa qs qd qf qg qh Recording mode indicator (72) Battery remaining indicator (17) White balance indicator (52) Picture effect indicator (60) Low battery warning (98) Spot metering cross hair (51) AF range finder (48) Image size indicator (72) Recording time (Maximum recordable time) indicator (101)/ Self-diagnosis display (100) J Recording folder indicator (46) K Remaining “Memory Stick”
For still image playback For movie playback 1 7 2 3 4 qh qj qk ql qs VGA 101 12/12 x1.3 8 qd 9 qf q; qg 160 101 5 8/8 00:00:12 The page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information.
Index Index A A/V connecting cable ...................................... 38 Access lamp ..................................................... 23 AE/AF lock ................................................ 26, 49 AE/AF lock lamp ................................... 9, 11, 13 AF illuminator ................................. 8, 10, 12, 33 AF lock ...................................................... 26, 49 Auto focus mode ....................................... 28, 48 Auto Power Off feature .................
Menu Changing menu ............................................45 Metering mode .................................................51 Mode selector .........................................9, 11, 13 Moisture condensation ...................................108 Movie Continuous shooting ....................................18 Cutting movies .............................................76 Deleting movies ...........................................74 Shooting movies ..........................................
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