Sony DSC-P32 (serv.man3) Service Manual ▷ View online
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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 LCD screen for about five seconds.
•
The lens cover opens when the power is turned
on.
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 (DSC-P72 only) (page 29).
operating, such as when you press POWER to
turn on the power or when the zoom function is
working (DSC-P72 only) (page 29).
•
You can create a new folder in the “Memory
Stick” and select the folder for storing images
(page 46).
Stick” and select the folder for storing images
(page 46).
,
Hold the camera steadily with
both hands and position a
subject in the center of the
focus frame.
both hands and position a
subject in the center of the
focus frame.
Do not cover the lens, flash, or microphone
with your fingers.
with your fingers.
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The minimum focal distance to a subject is
50 cm (19
50 cm (19
3
/
4
inches) for the DSC-P72 or
10 cm (4 inches) for the DSC-P32. To shoot
subjects at distances closer than this, use the
macro mode (DSC-P72 only) (page 30).
subjects at distances closer than this, use the
macro mode (DSC-P72 only) (page 30).
,
Press and hold the shutter
button halfway down.
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.)
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.
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.
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 48.)
the focus adjustment range. (AF range finder,
see page 48.)
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Flashes in green
Flashes in green
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Press the shutter button fully
down.
down.
The shutter clicks, the shooting is
completed, and the still image is saved in
the “Memory Stick.” When the recording
lamp (pages 11, 13) goes out, you can shoot
the next image.
completed, and the still image is saved in
the “Memory Stick.” When the recording
lamp (pages 11, 13) goes out, you can shoot
the next image.
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When you are shooting with the batteries, if no
tasks are performed for a while with the camera
turned on, power is automatically shut off to
preserve battery power (page 20).
tasks are performed for a while with the camera
turned on, power is automatically shut off to
preserve battery power (page 20).
The
position on the mode
selector
When the mode selector is set to
, the
functions that can be selected change
according to the
according to the
(Camera) setting in the
menu settings as follows:
Auto mode shooting [Auto]
You can shoot your subject easily since this
mode automatically adjusts the focus,
exposure, and white balance. In this mode,
[Mode] is set to [Fine], the AF range finder
is set to [Multi AF], and the metering mode
is set to multi-pattern metering (pages 48,
51). The menu items you can display are
limited to
mode automatically adjusts the focus,
exposure, and white balance. In this mode,
[Mode] is set to [Fine], the AF range finder
is set to [Multi AF], and the metering mode
is set to multi-pattern metering (pages 48,
51). The menu items you can display are
limited to
(Camera) and [Mode] (REC
Mode).
Program mode shooting [Program]
You can set the shooting functions in the
menu settings according to your shooting
condition.
menu settings according to your shooting
condition.
Twilight mode [
]
See page 58.
Twilight portratit mode [
]
See page 58.
Landscape mode [
]
See page 58.
Snow mode [
]
See page 58.
Beach mode [
]
See page 58.
To change the camera mode
1
Set the mode selector to
.
2
Press MENU.
3
Select
(Camera)
with
b on the
control button.
4
Select the desired camera mode with v/
V on the control button.
V on the control button.
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Basic still image shooting –
using auto mode (continued)
using auto mode (continued)
About Auto Focus
When you try to shoot a subject that is hard
to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator will
change to flashing slowly.
The Auto Focus function may be difficult to
use with in the following subjects. In such
cases, release the shutter button, then try to
recompose the shot and focus again.
to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator will
change to flashing slowly.
The Auto Focus function may be difficult to
use with in the following subjects. In such
cases, release the shutter button, then try to
recompose the shot and focus again.
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The subject is distant from the camera and dark
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The contrast between the subject and its
background is poor
background is poor
•
The subject is seen through glass, such as a
window
window
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A fast-moving subject
•
The subject has a reflection, such as that from a
mirror, or there is a luminous body and a
lustrous subject
mirror, or there is a luminous body and a
lustrous subject
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A flashing subject.
•
A backlit subject
There are two methods for Auto Focus
function: Multipoint AF and Center AF
(page 48). When [
function: Multipoint AF and Center AF
(page 48). When [
] (Camera) is set to
[Auto] in the menu settings, the Multipoint
AF is automatically selected.
AF is automatically selected.
Checking the last image shot
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Quick Review
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Press
b
(
7
) on the control
button.
To return to shooting mode, press the
shutter button lightly or press b (7) on the
control button again.
shutter button lightly or press b (7) on the
control button again.
To delete the image displayed on the
LCD screen
LCD screen
1
Press
(Delete).
2
Select [Delete] with v on the control
button, then press z.
The image is deleted.
button, then press z.
The image is deleted.
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Using the zoom feature
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Press the zoom buttons to
choose the desired zoom
position, and shoot your
image.
choose the desired zoom
position, and shoot your
image.
The minimum distance needed to
focus on a subject
focus on a subject
Approximately 50 cm (19
3
/
4
inches) from
the end of the lens (DSC-P72)
Approximately 10 cm (4 inches) from the
end of the lens (DSC-P32)
Approximately 10 cm (4 inches) from the
end of the lens (DSC-P32)
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The lens moves when the zoom feature is being
used (DSC-P72 only). Be very careful not to
touch the lens.
used (DSC-P72 only). Be very careful not to
touch the lens.
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You cannot change the zoom scaling while
shooting movies (page 72).
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.
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.
[2.8M (3:2)], the smart zoom does not
work.
DSC-P72
When the zoom exceeds 3×, 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.
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.
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 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.
LCD screen may look rough. However, this
phenomenon has no effect on the recorded
image.
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AF range finder is not shown when using the
smart zoom. When 9 (Focus) is set to [Multi
AF] or [Center AF],
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.
on.
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x5.0
W (wide-angle) T (telephoto)
DSC-P72
DSC-P32
2.0M
3.8×
1.3×
1.2M
4.8×
1.6×
VGA
9.6×
3.2×
x2.5
The T side of this line shows
the extent of smart zoom
the extent of smart zoom
Zoom scaling indicator
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