Sony DSC-P72 - Manual (Page 26)

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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 lens cover opens when the power is turned
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).
• You can create a new folder in the “Memory
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.
Do not cover the lens, flash, or microphone
with your fingers.
• The minimum focal distance to a subject is as
follows:
DSC-P72: 50 cm (19
3
/
4
inches)
DSC-P52: 8 cm (3 1 /
4
inches) (W)/40 cm
(15 3 /
4
inches) (T)
DSC-P32: 10 cm (4 inches)
To shoot subjects at distances closer than this,
use the macro mode (DSC-P72 only) (page 30).
, Press and hold the shutter
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.)
• If you release your finger from the shutter
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.
• The frame indicated on the LCD screen shows
the focus adjustment range. (AF range finder,
see page 48.)
1
Mode selector
2 3
VGA
F2.8
30
98
FINE 101
AE/AF lock indicator
Flashes in green
t
Remains on