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The power zoom lens (for the DSC-
P72 only)
P72 only)
This camera is equipped with power zoom
lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be
careful not to apply force to it.
lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be
careful not to apply force to it.
The flash
Do not allow the flash emitter to become dirty,
as this may cause the flash emitter to become
hotter than normal and result in malfunction.
as this may cause the flash emitter to become
hotter than normal and result in malfunction.
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.
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.
Do not expose the camera to sand or
dust
dust
Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations
may cause a malfunction.
may cause a malfunction.
Do not aim the camera at the sun or
other bright light
other bright light
This may cause irrecoverable damage to your
eyes or the malfunction of your camera.
eyes or the malfunction of your camera.
Notes on locations where you can
use the camera
use the camera
•
Do not use the camera near a location that
generates strong radio waves or emits
radiation. The camera may not be able to
record or play back properly.
generates strong radio waves or emits
radiation. The camera may not be able to
record or play back properly.
•
Do not use the camera near a TV, radio, or
tuner. This may cause noise to interfere the
camera.
tuner. This may cause noise to interfere the
camera.
The pictures used in this manual
The photographs used as examples of pictures
in this manual are reproduced images, and are
not actual images shot using this camera.
in this manual are reproduced images, and are
not actual images shot using this camera.
The illustrations and screen status
used in this manual
used in this manual
The illustrations and screen status used in this
manual are of the DSC-P72 unless noted
otherwise.
manual are of the DSC-P72 unless noted
otherwise.
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Trademarks
•
“Memory Stick,”
, and “MagicGate
Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
Corporation.
•
“Memory Stick Duo” and
are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
•
“Memory Stick PRO” and
are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
•
“MagicGate” and
are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•
Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
•
Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iBook, and
Power Mac are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Power Mac are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
•
“Pentium” is a trademark or a registered
trademark of Intel Corporation.
trademark of Intel Corporation.
•
In addition, system and product names used
in this manual are, in general, trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective
developers or manufacturers. However, the
in this manual are, in general, trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective
developers or manufacturers. However, the
™
or ® marks are not used in all cases in this
manual.
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Table of contents
Before using your camera ......................... 5
Identifying the parts ................................ 10
Identifying the parts ................................ 10
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
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
Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”
........................................................ 23
Setting the still image size ...................... 24
Image size and quality ............................ 25
Basic still image shooting
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
Shooting close-ups – Macro
(DSC-P72 only) .............................. 30
Using the self-timer ............................ 31
Selecting a flash mode ........................ 32
Shooting with the finder ..................... 34
Selecting a flash mode ........................ 32
Shooting with the finder ..................... 34
Inserting the date and time on a still
image.............................................. 35
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your
camera ............................................ 36
Viewing on the single-image screen .. 36
Viewing on the index (nine- or triple-
Viewing on the index (nine- or triple-
image) screen ................................. 37
Viewing images on a TV screen............. 38
Deleting images ...................................... 40
Deleting on the Index
(nine-image) screen........................ 41
Deleting on the Index
(triple-image) screen ...................... 42
Formatting a “Memory Stick” ................ 44
How to setup and operate your camera .. 45
Changing menu settings ..................... 45
Changing items in the SET UP screen
Changing items in the SET UP screen
........................................................ 45
Deciding the still image quality.............. 46
Creating or selecting a folder ................. 46
Creating or selecting a folder ................. 46
Creating a new folder ......................... 47
Selecting the recording folder ............ 47
Selecting the recording folder ............ 47
Choosing a focus method ........................48
Setting the distance to the subject
Setting the distance to the subject
– Focus preset .................................49
Adjusting the exposure
– EV adjustment .............................50
Selecting a metering mode ......................51
Adjusting color tones – White Balance...52
Adjusting the flash level – Flash level ....53
Shooting multiple frames
Adjusting color tones – White Balance...52
Adjusting the flash level – Flash level ....53
Shooting multiple frames
– Clip Motion .................................54
Shooting in Multi Burst mode
– Multi Burst...................................55
Shooting two images in succession
– Burst 2 .........................................56
Shooting still images for e-mail
– E-Mail..........................................56
Shooting still images with audio files
– Voice............................................57
Shooting according to scene conditions..58
Adding special effects – Picture Effect...60
Adding special effects – Picture Effect...60
Selecting the folder and playing back
images – Folder ..............................61
Enlarging a portion of a still image.........62
Getting started
Shooting still images
Viewing still images
Deleting still images
Before advanced operations
Advanced still image
shooting
shooting
Advanced still image viewing
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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
Playing back images shot in Multi Burst
mode ...............................................65
Playing back continuously ..................65
Playing back frame by frame
Playing back frame by frame
– Jog playback ................................65
Protecting images – Protect.....................67
On the single screen ............................67
On the Index (nine-image) screen.......67
On the Index (triple-image) screen .....68
On the Index (nine-image) screen.......67
On the Index (triple-image) screen .....68
Changing image size – Resize.................69
Choosing images to print
Choosing images to print
– Print (DPOF) mark ......................70
On the single screen ............................70
On the Index (nine-image) screen.......70
On the Index (triple-image) screen .....71
On the Index (nine-image) screen.......70
On the Index (triple-image) screen .....71
Shooting movies......................................72
Viewing movies on the LCD screen .......73
Deleting movies ......................................74
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
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
Deleting unnecessary portions of movies
........................................................ 77
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
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
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
Warnings and messages ..........................98
Self-diagnosis display – If a code starting
Warnings and messages ..........................98
Self-diagnosis display – If a code starting
with an alphabet letter appears......100
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
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
Still image editing
Enjoying movies
Enjoying images on your
computer
computer
Troubleshooting
Additional information
Index
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