Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P32 User Manual

3-082-146-11(1)Digital Still CameraOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future refer

10Identifying the parts (continued)(DSC-P52)A POWER button (20)B Shutter button (26)C Flash (32)D MicrophoneE Self-timer lamp (31)/AF illuminator (33)

100Self-diagnosis display– If a code starting with an alphabet letter appearsYour camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the cond

101Additional informationThe number of images that can be saved/shooting timeThe number of images that can be saved and the shooting time are differen

102Menu itemsMenu items that can be changed differ depending on the position of the mode selector. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate

103Additional information* When (Camera) is set to [Auto], these items are not displayed.When the mode selector is set to (when [Moving Image] is

104When the mode selector is set to (when [Moving Image] is set to [Clip Motion] in the SET UP settings)When the mode selector is set to (when [Mo

105Additional informationWhen the mode selector is set to (P.Quality) xFine / Standard Records images with fine image quality mode. / Records images

106SET UP items (Camera) (Memory Stick Tool)Item Setting DescriptionMoving ImagexMPEG Movie / Clip Motion / Multi BurstSelects the shooting mode (pag

107Additional information (Setup 1) (Setup 2)Create REC. FolderOK / Cancel Creates a folder for recording images (page 46).Change REC. FolderOK / Canc

108PrecautionsDo not leave the camera in the following places• In extremely hot place, such as in a car parked in the sun. The camera body may become

109Additional informationThe internal rechargeable button batteryThis camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for maintaining the date and

11A Zoom buttons (during shooting) (29)/Index buttons (during playback) (37)B Control button(Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (20)/(Menu off) ( / /7/) (32/31/28/5

110• Do not strike, bend or drop a “Memory Stick.” • Do not disassemble or modify a “Memory Stick.”• Do not expose the “Memory Stick” to water. • Avoi

111Additional informationThe battery charger• Do not charge any other batteries except the Sony nickel hydride battery using the supplied battery char

112DSC-P324.0 cm (1.6 type) TFT driveTotal number of dotsDSC-P72123 200 (560×220) dotsDSC-P5261 600 (280×220) dotsDSC-P3261 600 (280×220) dots[Power,

113Additional informationThe LCD screenFor shooting still imagesA Image size indicator (24, 25)B Recording mode indicator (54–57)C AE/AF lock indicato

114For shooting moviesA Recording mode indicator (72)B Battery remaining indicator (17)C White balance indicator (52)D Picture effect indicator (60)E

115Additional informationFor still image playbackA Image size indicator (24, 25)B Recording mode indicator (54–57)C Volume indicator (57)/Protect mark

116IndexAA/V connecting cable ... 38Access lamp ... 23AE/AF lock

117IndexMenuChanging menu ...45Metering mode ...51Mode selecto

12Identifying the parts (continued)(DSC-P32)A POWER button (20)B Shutter button (26)C Flash (32)D Finder windowE LensF Tripod receptacle (bottom surfa

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13A Zoom buttons (during shooting) (29)/Index buttons (during playback) (37)B Control button(Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (20)/(Menu off) ( / /7/) (32/31/28/5

14Preparing batteriesUse the following batteries in this camera.Acceptable batteriesHR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2) – NH-AA-

15Getting startedCharging timeThis represents the time required to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries using the supplied battery cha

16Inserting the batteries, Open the battery cover.Slide it in the direction of the arrow with the OPEN button pressed, and it opens out., Insert the b

17Getting startedBattery remaining indicator (When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries)As the battery power decreases with use, the battery remai

18Inserting the batteries (continued)When using Sony alkaline batteries1)Shooting under the following conditions:– The image quality is set to [Fine].

19Getting startedUsing an external power source, Open the jack cover, then connect the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied) to the DC IN jack of the camer

2To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer

20Turning your camera on/off, Press POWER to turn on the camera.The POWER lamp lights in green and the power is on. When you turn on the camera for th

21Getting startedSetting the date and time, Set the mode selector to .• You can carry out this operation even when the mode selector is set to or

22, Select the year, month, day, hour, or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button.v is shown above and V is shown below the selecte

23Shooting still imagesInserting and removing a “Memory Stick”, Open the “Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.• For mor

24Setting the still image size, Set the mode selector to . , Turn on the camera, then press (Image Size).The Image Size setup item appears.• For mor

25Shooting still imagesImage size and qualityYou can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of i

26Basic 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 s

27Shooting still images, Press the shutter button fully down.The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is saved in the “Memor

28Basic still image shooting – using auto mode (continued)About Auto FocusWhen you try to shoot a subject that is hard to focus on, the AE/AF lock ind

29Shooting still imagesUsing the zoom feature, Press the zoom buttons to choose the desired zoom position, and shoot your image.The minimum distance n

3CAUTIONYou are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

30Shooting close-ups – Macro (DSC-P72 only)For close-ups of small subjects like flowers or insects, shoot using the macro feature. You can use this fe

31Shooting still imagesUsing the self-timer, Set the mode selector to , and press V ( ) on the control button.The (Self-timer) indicator appears on

32Selecting a flash mode, Set the mode selector to , and press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly to select a flash mode.The flash mode has the f

33Shooting still imagesTo reduce “red-eye” when shooting live subjectsThe flash pre-strobes before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set [Red

34Shooting with the finderThe finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD scr

35Shooting still imagesInserting the date and time on a still image, Set the mode selector to SET UP.The SET UP screen appears.• When images are shot

36Viewing images on the LCD screen of your cameraYou can view images shot with the camera almost immediately on the screen. You can select the followi

37Viewing still images, Select the desired still image with b/B on the control button.b : Displays the previous image.B : Displays the next image.210:

38Viewing images on a TV screen, Connect the supplied A/V connecting cable to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of

39Viewing still imagesWatching images on a TV screenIf you want to view images on a TV, you need a TV having a video input jack and the A/V connecting

4Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority.For the Customers in the

40Deleting images, Set the mode selector to , and turn on the camera. Select the image you want to delete with b/B on the control button., Press (De

41Deleting still imagesDeleting on the Index (nine-image) screen, While an Index (nine-image) screen (page 37) is displayed, press (Delete)., Select

42Deleting on the Index (nine-image) screen (continued), Press (Delete). Select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z.“Memory Stick access”

43Deleting still images, Select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press z.“Memory Stick access” appears on the screen. When this message dis

44Formatting a “Memory Stick”, Insert the “Memory Stick” you want to format into the camera. Set the mode selector to SET UP, and turn on the camera.•

45Before advanced operationsHow to setup and operate your cameraThis section describes the most frequently used menus and the SET UP screen.Changing m

46Deciding the still image qualityMode selector: You can select the still image quality from [Fine] or [Standard].Before operationSet (Camera) to an

47Before advanced operationsCreating a new foldera Set the mode selector to SET UP.b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V, [Create REC. Folder] with

48Choosing a focus methodMode selector: /Multipoint AFThe camera calculates the distance in three areas to the left, and right and in the center of t

49Advanced still image shootingShooting techniquesEven if it is difficult to focus in AF shooting because the subject is not in the center of the fram

5Remove dirt from the surface of the flashIf the dirt changes color or sticks to the surface of the flash due to the heat of the flash, sufficient lig

50a Set the mode selector to or .b Press MENU.The menu appears.c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select the distance to the subject with v/V.You can

51Advanced still image shootingSelecting a metering modeMode selector: /This function enables you to select a metering mode to suit the shooting cond

52For the DSC-P52/P32a Set the mode dial to or .b Press B ( ) on the control button to turn spot metering on.The spot metering cross hair appears.T

53Advanced still image shooting• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you choose , the white balance may not be properly adjusted.• When th

54Shooting multiple frames – Clip MotionMode selector: You can shoot a number of still images consecutively (GIF animation). Because the file size is

55Advanced still image shooting• If you do not complete Step 6, all the images will not be saved in the “Memory Stick.”• In Clip Motion, the date and

56Shooting two images in succession– Burst 2Mode selector: You can shoot two images in succession while pressing the shutter button only once.a Set th

57Advanced still image shootingc Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [E-Mail] with v/V.d Shoot your image.You can do the next shooting afte

58Shooting according to scene conditionsMode selector: When shooting night scenes, shooting people at night, shooting landscapes, or shooting a waterf

59Advanced still image shootinga Set the mode selector to b Press MENU.The menu appears.c Select (Camera) with b, then select the desired mode with

6Table of contentsBefore using your camera...4Identifying the parts... 8Preparing batteries ...

60Adding special effects – Picture EffectMode selector: /You can add special effects to bring out the contrast in your images.Before operationWhen sh

61Advanced still image viewingSelecting the folder and playing back images– FolderMode selector: Select the folder that images you want to play back a

62Enlarging a portion of a still imageMode selector: You can enlarge an image up to five times the size of the original image. You can also record the

63Advanced still image viewingRecording an enlarged image – Trimminga After you have viewed an image using playback zoom, press MENU.The menu appears.

64To skip to the next/previous image during slide showPress B (next), or b (previous).• The interval settings are just guidelines. The actual interval

65Advanced still image viewingPlaying back images shot in Multi Burst modeMode selector: You can play back Multi Burst images continuously or play the

66To delete shot imagesWhen using this mode, you cannot delete only certain frames. When you delete images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at the sa

67Still image editingProtecting images– ProtectMode selector: To prevent accidental erasure of an important image, you can protect it.On the single sc

68h Select [OK] with B, then press z.The - mark turns white and the selected image is protected.To cancel the protectionIn Step 4, select [Cancel], or

69Still image editingChanging image size– ResizeMode selector: You can change the image size of a recorded image, and save it as a new file.You can re

7Selecting the folder and playing back images – Folder ...61Enlarging a portion of a still image...62Enlarging an ima

70Choosing images to print– Print (DPOF) markMode selector: You can designate certain images to be printed.This mark is convenient when you want to pr

71Still image editingg Press MENU.h Select [OK] with B, then press z.The mark turns white and the setting is completed.To delete the markIn Step 5

72Shooting moviesMode selector: You can shoot movies (MPEG movies).Before operationSet [Moving Image] to [MPEG Movie] in the SET UP settings (pages 45

73Enjoying moviesViewing movies on the LCD screenMode selector: You can view movies on the LCD screen of the camera and hear sounds from the speaker o

74Deleting moviesMode selector: You can delete unwanted movies.On the single screen a Set the mode selector to .b Select the movie you want to delete

75Enjoying moviesg Select [OK] with B, then press z.“Memory Stick access” message appears on the screen. When this message disappears, the movie has b

76Editing moviesMode selector: You can cut movies, or delete unnecessary portions of movies. This is the recommended mode to use when the “Memory Stic

77Enjoying moviese Decide on a cutting point.Press z at the desired cutting point. When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [c/C] (frame forw

78Copying images to your computer– For Windows usersRecommended computer environmentOS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional,

79Enjoying images on your computerInstalling the USB driverWhen using Windows XP, you need not install the USB driver.Once the USB driver is installed

8Identifying the parts(DSC-P72)A POWER button (20)B Shutter button (26)C Flash (32)D MicrophoneE Self-timer lamp (31)/AF illuminator (33)F Tripod rece

80Installing “Image Transfer”You can use the “Image Transfer” software to copy images to your computer automatically when you connect the camera to yo

81Enjoying images on your computerg Click [Finish].The “InstallShield Wizard” screen closes.If you wish to continue with the installation of “ImageMix

82Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the “Memory Stick” with the images you want to copy into the camera.• Be sure to use fully charged n

83Enjoying images on your computerP Removing the USB cable, removing the “Memory Stick,” or turning off the camera during a USB connectionFor Windows

84Changing “Image Transfer” settingsYou can change “Image Transfer” settings. Right-click the “Image Transfer” icon on the task tray, select [Open Set

85Enjoying images on your computer– Windows XPCopying images using the Windows XP AutoPlay wizarda Make a USB connection (page 82). Click [Copy pictur

86Image file storage destinations and file namesThe image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick.” Example: when

87Enjoying images on your computer• ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.• The numerical portions of the following files are

88Copying images to your computer– For Macintosh usersRecommended computer environmentOS: Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1/v

89Enjoying images on your computerRemoving the USB cable, removing the “Memory Stick,” or turning off the camera during a USB connectionDrag and drop

9A Zoom buttons (during shooting) (29)/Index buttons (during playback) (37)B Control button(Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (20)/(Menu off) ( / /7/) (32/31/28/30

90Creating a Video CDYou can create a Video CD using your computer. The created Video CD can be played back on a Video CD-compatible DVD player. When

91TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you have trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 91 to 97. If the screen

92Shooting still images / moviesThe power turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about 90 seconds while the power is on, the camer

93TroubleshootingThe image is too bright. • You are shooting a spot lighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage. • The brightness of the LC

94Viewing imagesDeleting/editing an imageThe date and time are recorded incorrectly.• The date and time are not set correctly. p Set the correct date

95TroubleshootingComputersThe resizing function does not work.• Movie (MPEG movie)/Clip Motion/Multi Burst files cannot be resized.—You cannot attach

96“Memory Stick”You cannot copy images. • The camera is not correctly connected to your computer. • The copy procedure differs depending on your OS.—p

97TroubleshootingOthersYou cannot format a “Memory Stick.”• The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to the LOCK position.p Set it to the

98Warnings and messagesThe following messages appear on the LCD screen.Message Meaning/ Corrective ActionNo Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick” (pa

99Troubleshooting• Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light. Use the flash, mount the camera on a tripod, or otherwise secure the camera in pl