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Sony DSC P32 - Cybershot 3.2MP Digital Camera Manual

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Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-P32/P52/P72 Serial No. DSC-P32/P52/P72 © 2003 Sony Corporation 3-082-146-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before advanced operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still image viewing Still image editing Enjoying movies Enjoying images on your computer ______ Troubleshooting Additional information Index

Section	Page
Before using your camera	4
Table of contents	6
Identifying the parts	8
Getting started	14
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	20
Setting the date and time	21
Shooting still images	23
Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”	23
Setting the still image size	24
Image size and quality	25
Basic still image shooting – using auto mode	26
Checking the last image shot – Quick Review	28
Using the zoom feature	29
Shooting close-ups – Macro (DSC-P72 only)	30
Using the self-timer	31
Selecting a flash mode	32
Shooting with the finder	34
Inserting the date and time on a still image	35
Viewing still images	36
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera	36
Viewing images on a TV screen	38
Deleting still images	40
Deleting images	40
Formatting a “Memory Stick”	44
Before advanced operations	45
How to setup and operate your camera	45
Changing menu settings	45
Changing items in the SET UP screen	45
Deciding the still image quality	46
Creating or selecting a folder	46
Creating a new folder	47
Selecting the recording folder	47
Advanced still image shooting	48
Choosing a focus method	48
Setting the distance to the subject	49
Adjusting the exposure	50
Selecting a metering mode	51
Adjusting color tones	52
Adjusting the flash level	53
Shooting multiple frames	54
Shooting in Multi Burst mode	55
Shooting two images in succession	56
Shooting still images for e-mail	56
Shooting still images with audio files	57
Shooting according to scene conditions	58
Adding special effects	60
Advanced still image viewing	61
Selecting the folder and playing back images	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	63
Rotating still images	64
Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode	65
Playing back continuously	65
Playing back frame by frame – Jog playback	65
Still image editing	67
Protecting images	67
On the single screen	67
On the Index (nine-image) screen	67
On the Index (triple-image) screen	68
Changing image size	69
Choosing images to print	70
On the single screen	70
On the Index (nine-image) screen	70
On the Index (triple-image) screen	71
Enjoying movies	72
Shooting movies	72
Viewing movies on the LCD screen	73
Deleting movies	74
On the single screen	74
On the Index (nine-image) screen	74
On the Index (triple-image) screen	75
Editing movies	76
Cutting movies	76
Deleting unnecessary portions of movies	77
Enjoying images on your computer	78
Copying images to your computer – 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 images on your computer	85
Image file storage destinations and file names	86
Copying images to your computer – For Macintosh users	88
Creating a Video CD	90
Troubleshooting	91
Troubleshooting	91
Warnings and messages	98
Self-diagnosis display	100
Additional information	101
The number of images that can be saved/ shooting time	101
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 screen	113
Index	116