Sony DSC-P92 Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 22

Basic still image shooting – using auto mode, focus frame. - turn on flash

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Basic still image shooting - using auto mode Mode selector VGA FINE 101 98 F2.8 30 1 , Set the mode selector to , and turn on the camera. 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 (page 25). • You can create a new folder in the "Memory Stick" and select the folder for storing images (page 42). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position a subject in the center of the focus frame. Do not cover the lens, flash, or microphone with your fingers. • The minimum focal distance to a subject is 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T). To shoot subjects at distances closer than this, use the macro mode (page 26). AE/AF lock indicator 3 Flashes in green t Remains on , Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The camera beeps. When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, the camera is ready for shooting. (The screen may be frozen for a split second depending on the subject.) • If you release your finger from the shutter button, shooting will be canceled. • When the camera does not beep, the AF adjustment is not complete. You can continue to shoot, but the focus is not set properly. • The frame indicated on the LCD screen shows the focus adjustment range. (AF range finder, see page 44.) 22

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Basic still image shooting – using auto mode
,
Set the mode selector to
,
and turn on the camera.
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 (page 25).
You can create a new folder in the “Memory
Stick” and select the folder for storing images
(page 42).
,
Hold the camera steadily with
both hands and position a
subject in the center of the
focus frame.
Do not cover the lens, flash, or microphone
with your fingers.
The minimum focal distance to a subject is 50
cm (19
3
/
4
inches) (W)/60 cm (23
5
/
8
inches)
(T). To shoot subjects at distances closer than
this, use the macro mode (page 26).
,
Press and hold the shutter
button halfway down.
The camera beeps. When the AE/AF lock
indicator stops flashing and remains on, the
camera is ready for shooting. (The screen
may be frozen for a split second depending
on the subject.)
If you release your finger from the shutter
button, shooting will be canceled.
When the camera does not beep, the AF
adjustment is not complete. You can continue to
shoot, but the focus is not set properly.
The frame indicated on the LCD screen shows
the focus adjustment range. (AF range finder,
see page 44.)
1
Mode selector
2
3
VGA
F2.8
30
98
FINE
101
AE/AF lock indicator
Flashes in green
t
Remains on