Sony DSC-P32 (serv.man3) Service Manual ▷ View online
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SET UP items
(Camera)
(Memory Stick Tool)
Item
Setting
Description
Moving Image
x
MPEG Movie
/
Clip Motion
/
Multi Burst
Selects the shooting mode (pages 54, 55, 72).
Smart Zoom
(DSC-P72 only)
(DSC-P72 only)
x
On / Off
Selects whether to use the smart zoom (page 29).
Date/Time
Day&Time
/
Date
/ x
Off
Selects whether to insert the date and time into the image (page 35). When shooting
movies, or images recorded in Clip Motion/Multi Burst modes, the date and time
cannot be inserted in the image. Also, the date and time will not be displayed when
shooting. The date and time will be displayed when the image is played back.
movies, or images recorded in Clip Motion/Multi Burst modes, the date and time
cannot be inserted in the image. Also, the date and time will not be displayed when
shooting. The date and time will be displayed when the image is played back.
Red Eye Reduction
On /
x
Off
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using a flash (page 33).
AF Illuminator
x
Auto / Off
Selects whether to emit an AF assist light in the dark. Helps when it is hard to focus
on the subject under dark lighting (page 33).
on the subject under dark lighting (page 33).
Item
Setting
Description
Format
OK / Cancel
Formats the “Memory Stick.” Note that formatting erases all data on a “Memory Stick,” including even
protected images (page 44).
protected images (page 44).
File Number
x
Series
Reset
– Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the “Memory Stick” is changed or the recording folder
is changed.
– Resets the file numbering and starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording
folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.)
Set the mode selector to SET UP. The SET
UP screen appears.
Factory settings are indicated with x.
UP screen appears.
Factory settings are indicated with x.
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(Setup 1)
(Setup 2)
Create REC.
Folder
Folder
OK / Cancel
Creates a folder for recording images (page 47).
Change REC.
Folder
Folder
OK / Cancel
Changes a folder for recording images (page 47).
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.
with the batteries.
LCD Brightness
Bright/ xNormal/
Dark
Dark
Selects the LCD brightness. This has no effect on the recorded images.
LCD Backlight
Bright/Normal/
x
Dark
Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting [Bright] makes the screen bright and easy to see
when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster.
Displayed only when you are using the camera with the batteries.
when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster.
Displayed only when you are using the camera with the batteries.
Beep
Shutter
x
On
Off
– Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
– Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/ press the shutter button.
– Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
– Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/ press the shutter button.
– Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
Language
—
Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in selected language.
Clock Set
OK / Cancel
Sets the date and time (pages 21, 45).
Item
Setting
Description
USB Connect
PTP/xNormal
Switches the USB mode (page 78).
Video Out
NTSC
PAL
PAL
– Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., Japan, USA).
– Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., Europe).
– Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., Europe).
Item
Setting
Description
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Precautions
Do not leave the camera in the
following places
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.
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.
or this may cause a malfunction.
• On rocking vibration
• Near strong magnetic place
• On sandy or in dusty place
• Near strong magnetic place
• On sandy or in dusty place
Do not let sand get into the camera. Sand
or dust may cause the camera to
malfunction and sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
or dust may cause the camera to
malfunction and sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
Cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen
Clean the screen surface with an LCD
cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the lens
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the camera surface
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with water, then wipe the
surface with a dry cloth. Do not use the
following as this may damage the finish or
the casing.
• Thinner
• Benzine
• Alcohol
• Diposable cloth
• Volatile insecticide
• Contact with rubber or vinyl for a long
slightly moistened with water, then wipe the
surface with a dry cloth. Do not use the
following as this may damage the finish or
the casing.
• Thinner
• Benzine
• Alcohol
• Diposable cloth
• Volatile insecticide
• Contact with rubber or vinyl for a long
time
Note on operating temperature
The camera is designed for use within a
temperature range of 0°C to 40°C (32°F to
104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot
locations that exceed this range is not
recommended.
temperature range of 0°C to 40°C (32°F to
104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot
locations that exceed this range is not
recommended.
On moisture condensation
If the camera is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense inside
or outside the camera. This moisture
condensation may cause a malfunction of
the camera.
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense inside
or outside the camera. This moisture
condensation may cause a malfunction of
the camera.
Moisture condensation occurs easily
when:
when:
• The camera is brought from a cold
location such as a ski slope into a warmly
heated room.
heated room.
• The camera is taken from an air-
conditioned room or car interior to the hot
outdoors, etc.
outdoors, etc.
To prevent moisture condensation
When bringing the camera from a cold
place to a warm place, seal the camera in a
plastic bag and leave it in the new location
for about an hour. Remove the plastic bag
when the camera has adapted to the new
temperature.
place to a warm place, seal the camera in a
plastic bag and leave it in the new location
for about an hour. Remove the plastic bag
when the camera has adapted to the new
temperature.
If moisture condensation occurs
Turn off the camera and wait about an hour
for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if
you attempt to shoot with moisture
remaining inside the lens, you will be
unable to record clear images.
for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if
you attempt to shoot with moisture
remaining inside the lens, you will be
unable to record clear images.
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The internal rechargeable button
battery
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. In this case, be sure
to charge this rechargeable button battery
before using the camera.
Note that even if this rechargeable button
battery is not charged, you can still use the
camera as long as you do not record the date
and time.
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. In this case, be sure
to charge this rechargeable button battery
before using the camera.
Note that even if this rechargeable button
battery is not charged, you can still use the
camera as long as you do not record the date
and time.
How to charge
Connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall
socket) using the AC Adaptor (not
supplied), or install charged batteries, and
leave the camera for 24 hours or more with
the power turned off.
socket) using the AC Adaptor (not
supplied), or install charged batteries, and
leave the camera for 24 hours or more with
the power turned off.
The “Memory Stick”
“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable
and versatile IC recording medium with a
data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a
floppy disk.
You can use the “Memory Stick” as an
external recording media that can be
attached or removed as well as exchanging
data between the units.
and versatile IC recording medium with a
data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a
floppy disk.
You can use the “Memory Stick” as an
external recording media that can be
attached or removed as well as exchanging
data between the units.
There are two types of “Memory Stick”: an
ordinary “Memory Stick” and a
“MagicGate Memory Stick” that are
equipped with the MagicGate copyright
protection technology. You can use both
types of “Memory Stick” with your camera.
However, because your camera does not
support the MagicGate standards, data
recorded with your camera is not subject to
MagicGate
ordinary “Memory Stick” and a
“MagicGate Memory Stick” that are
equipped with the MagicGate copyright
protection technology. You can use both
types of “Memory Stick” with your camera.
However, because your camera does not
support the MagicGate standards, data
recorded with your camera is not subject to
MagicGate
*
copyright protection.
You can also use the “Memory Stick Duo”
and “Memory Stick PRO” with the camera.
and “Memory Stick PRO” with the camera.
*
MagicGate is copyright protection technology
that uses encryption technology.
that uses encryption technology.
•
The “Memory Stick” formatted with a
computer is not guaranteed to operate with this
camera.
computer is not guaranteed to operate with this
camera.
**
The camera cannot record or play back the data
needed by the MagicGate function.
We cannot ensure all of the functions of each
“Memory Stick.”
needed by the MagicGate function.
We cannot ensure all of the functions of each
“Memory Stick.”
Notes on use of the “Memory Stick”
(supplied)
(supplied)
•
You cannot record, edit, or delete images when
the write-protect switch is set to LOCK. The
position or the shape of the write-protect switch
may differ depending on the “Memory Stick”
you use.
the write-protect switch is set to LOCK. The
position or the shape of the write-protect switch
may differ depending on the “Memory Stick”
you use.
•
Data may be damaged in the following cases:
–
Removing the “Memory Stick” or turning off
the camera while reading or writing data.
the camera while reading or writing data.
–
Using the camera in a location subject to the
effects of static electricity or noise.
effects of static electricity or noise.
•
We recommend you back up any important
data.
data.
“Memory Stick”
Recording/
Playback
Playback
Memory Stick (Memory Stick Duo)
a
MagicGate Memory Stick
(MagicGate Memory Stick Duo)
(MagicGate Memory Stick Duo)
a
**
Memory Stick PRO
a
**
Terminal
Write-protect
switch
switch
Labeling position
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