Operating Instructions

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Table of contents
Before using your camera.........................4
Identifying the parts.................................. 8
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
Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”
........................................................23
Setting the still image size ...................... 24
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
(DSC-P72 only)..............................30
Using the self-timer ............................31
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 images on a TV screen............. 38
Deleting images...................................... 40
Formatting a “Memory Stick”................ 44
How to setup and operate your camera
........................................................ 45
Changing menu settings ..................... 45
Changing items in the SET UP screen
........................................................ 45
Deciding the still image quality.............. 46
Creating or selecting a folder ................. 46
Creating a new folder......................... 47
Selecting the recording folder............ 47
Choosing a focus method........................48
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
– 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
Getting started
Shooting still images
Viewing still images
Deleting still images
Before advanced operations
Advanced still image
shooting