Sony DSC-P72 - Manual (Page 6)

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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