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Using the zoom feature

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Using the zoom feature Shooting still images W (wide-angle) T (telephoto) x1.1 VGA 101 98 x5.0 VGA 101 98 , Press the zoom buttons to choose the desired zoom position, and shoot your image. The minimum distance needed to focus on a subject Approximately 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) from the end of the lens (DSC-P72) Approximately 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) (W)/ 40 cm (15 3/4 inches) (T) from the end of the lens (DSC-P52) Approximately 10 cm (4 inches) from the end of the lens (DSC-P32) • The lens moves when the zoom feature is being used (DSC-P72 only). Be very careful not to touch the lens. • You cannot change the zoom scaling while shooting movies (page 72). Smart zoom You can zoom in on the image using a digital zoom process with no deterioration in the image quality. The maximum zoom scale depends on the image size. 2.0M 1.2M VGA DSC-P72 DSC-P52 DSC-P32 3.8× 2.5× 1.3× 4.8× 3.2× 1.6× 9.6× 6.4× 3.2× When the image size is [3.1M] or [2.8M (3:2)], the smart zoom does not work. DSC-P72/DSC-P52 When the zoom exceeds 3× (DSC-P72) or 2× (DSC-P52), enlargement is carried out using the smart zoom. When the smart zoom is not needed, set [Smart Zoom] to [Off] in the SET UP settings (page 106). Pressing the zoom buttons displays the zoom scaling indicator on the LCD screen. Zoom scaling indicator The T side of this line shows the extent of smart zoom x2.5 DSC-P32 The DSC-P32 does not have an optical zoom. It has only the smart zoom. • You cannot confirm the image using the finder when using the smart zoom function. • When using the smart zoom, the image on the LCD screen may look rough. However, this phenomenon has no effect on the recorded image. • AF range finder is not shown when using the smart zoom. When 9 (Focus) is set to [Multi AF] or [Center AF], or flashes and the centrally-located subject has priority to focus on. 29

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

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Shooting still images

Using the zoom feature

Press the zoom buttons to

choose the desired zoom

position, and shoot your

image.

The minimum distance needed to

focus on a subject

Approximately 50 cm (19

inches) from

the end of the lens (DSC-P72)

Approximately 8 cm (3

inches) (W)/

40 cm (15

inches) (T) from the end of the

lens (DSC-P52)

Approximately 10 cm (4 inches) from the

end of the lens (DSC-P32)

•

The lens moves when the zoom feature is being

used (DSC-P72 only). Be very careful not to

touch the lens.

•

You cannot change the zoom scaling while

shooting movies (page 72).

Smart zoom

You can zoom in on the image using a

digital zoom process with no deterioration

in the image quality.

The maximum zoom scale depends on the

image size.

When the image size is [3.1M] or

[2.8M (3:2)], the smart zoom does not

work.

DSC-P72/DSC-P52

When the zoom exceeds 3× (DSC-P72) or

2× (DSC-P52), enlargement is carried out

using the smart zoom. When the smart

zoom is not needed, set [Smart Zoom] to

[Off] in the SET UP settings (page 106).

Pressing the zoom buttons displays the

zoom scaling indicator on the LCD screen.

DSC-P32

The DSC-P32 does not have an optical

zoom. It has only the smart zoom.

•

You cannot confirm the image using the finder

when using the smart zoom function.

•

When using the smart zoom, the image on the

LCD screen may look rough. However, this

phenomenon has no effect on the recorded

image.

•

AF range finder is not shown when using the

smart zoom. When

(Focus) is set to [Multi

AF] or [Center AF],

flashes and the

centrally-located subject has priority to focus

on.

101

VGA

x1.1

x5.0

W (wide-angle)

T (telephoto)

DSC-P72

DSC-P52

DSC-P32

2.0M

3.8×

2.5×

1.3×

1.2M

4.8×

3.2×

1.6×

VGA

9.6×

6.4×

3.2×

x2.5

The T side of this line shows

the extent of smart zoom

Zoom scaling indicator