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and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. 4 "Memory Stick" N50 For the...
and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. 4 "Memory Stick" N50 For the...
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... addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may be careful not to get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, see page 99 and follow the instructions on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. ... outdoors. LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with a finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using the camera. 6 Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to remove it before using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are...
... addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may be careful not to get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, see page 99 and follow the instructions on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. ... outdoors. LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with a finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using the camera. 6 Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to remove it before using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are...
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...this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this camera. Trademarks • "Memory Stick," , "MagicGate Memory Stick," and , are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • is equipped with an auto zoom lens. The auto zoom lens (for the DSC-P71 only) This camera is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of..., Inc. • In addition, system and product names used in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this manual are of their respective developers or manufacturers.
...this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this camera. Trademarks • "Memory Stick," , "MagicGate Memory Stick," and , are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • is equipped with an auto zoom lens. The auto zoom lens (for the DSC-P71 only) This camera is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of..., Inc. • In addition, system and product names used in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this manual are of their respective developers or manufacturers.
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... Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 23 Deciding the still image size and image quality 24 Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode 26 Checking the last shot image (Quick Review 27 Using the zoom feature 28 Shooting close-ups (Macro) (DSC-P71 only...40 Deleting on the Index (3 images) screen 41 Formatting a "Memory Stick 43 Copying still images to your computer Copying still images to your computer ...44 1 Installing the USB driver 45 2 Preparing your camera 46 3 Connecting your camera to your computer 47 4 Copying images 48 When a removable disk...
... Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 23 Deciding the still image size and image quality 24 Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode 26 Checking the last shot image (Quick Review 27 Using the zoom feature 28 Shooting close-ups (Macro) (DSC-P71 only...40 Deleting on the Index (3 images) screen 41 Formatting a "Memory Stick 43 Copying still images to your computer Copying still images to your computer ...44 1 Installing the USB driver 45 2 Preparing your camera 46 3 Connecting your camera to your computer 47 4 Copying images 48 When a removable disk...
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...effects (P. EFFECT).......60 Spot light-metering 61 Shooting multiple frames (CLIP MOTION 62 Shooting in the SET UP screen 55 Advanced still image shooting Adjusting the exposure (EV adjustment) 56 Adjusting color tones (WHITE BALANCE 57 Choosing a focus method (MULTI AF...camera ...55 Changing menu settings 55 Changing items in Multi Burst mode (MULTI BURST 64 Shooting still images for e-mail (E-MAIL 65 Advanced still image viewing Enlarging a portion of images that can be saved/ shooting time 91 Additional information Menu items 92 SET UP items 97 Precautions 99 The "Memory Stick...
...effects (P. EFFECT).......60 Spot light-metering 61 Shooting multiple frames (CLIP MOTION 62 Shooting in the SET UP screen 55 Advanced still image shooting Adjusting the exposure (EV adjustment) 56 Adjusting color tones (WHITE BALANCE 57 Choosing a focus method (MULTI AF...camera ...55 Changing menu settings 55 Changing items in Multi Burst mode (MULTI BURST 64 Shooting still images for e-mail (E-MAIL 65 Advanced still image viewing Enlarging a portion of images that can be saved/ shooting time 91 Additional information Menu items 92 SET UP items 97 Precautions 99 The "Memory Stick...
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... shoot still images : To view or edit images : To shoot movies /Clip Motion images/Multi Burst mode images SET UP: To set the SET UP items SCN: To shoot in the SCENE SELECTION mode M Zoom button (for shooting) (28)/ Index button (for viewing) (37) N Wrist strap hook O Open lever P Battery cover Q "Memory Stick...
... shoot still images : To view or edit images : To shoot movies /Clip Motion images/Multi Burst mode images SET UP: To set the SET UP items SCN: To shoot in the SCENE SELECTION mode M Zoom button (for shooting) (28)/ Index button (for viewing) (37) N Wrist strap hook O Open lever P Battery cover Q "Memory Stick...
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... shoot still images : To view or edit images : To shoot movies /Clip Motion images/Multi Burst mode images SET UP: To set the SET UP items SCN: To shoot in the SCENE SELECTION mode M Zoom button (for shooting) (28)/ Index button (for viewing) (37) N Wrist strap hook O Open lever P Battery cover Q "Memory Stick...
... shoot still images : To view or edit images : To shoot movies /Clip Motion images/Multi Burst mode images SET UP: To set the SET UP items SCN: To shoot in the SCENE SELECTION mode M Zoom button (for shooting) (28)/ Index button (for viewing) (37) N Wrist strap hook O Open lever P Battery cover Q "Memory Stick...
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.... 4600 640×480 Approx. 230 Approx. 4600 DSC-P31 R6 (size AA) Ni-MH (2) (supplied) Battery life No. The guidelines for the number of images that can be recorded/ played back The tables show approximate guidelines for changing the "Memory Stick" as necessary. of size screen life (min.) images...back allow for the length of time the camera can be used when picture quality is set to Standard, when you shoot in Flash mode " ", and when you shoot in Normal mode in order, one image every three seconds When playing back** still images DSC-P71 R6 (size AA) Ni-MH (2) (supplied...
.... 4600 640×480 Approx. 230 Approx. 4600 DSC-P31 R6 (size AA) Ni-MH (2) (supplied) Battery life No. The guidelines for the number of images that can be recorded/ played back The tables show approximate guidelines for changing the "Memory Stick" as necessary. of size screen life (min.) images...back allow for the length of time the camera can be used when picture quality is set to Standard, when you shoot in Flash mode " ", and when you shoot in Normal mode in order, one image every three seconds When playing back** still images DSC-P71 R6 (size AA) Ni-MH (2) (supplied...
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... the direction of the arrow to pop it . 2 , Insert the "Memory Stick." To remove a "Memory Stick" Open the "Memory Stick" cover, then push the "Memory Stick" to open it out. • Whenever the Access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power at this time. 23 Slide...
... the direction of the arrow to pop it . 2 , Insert the "Memory Stick." To remove a "Memory Stick" Open the "Memory Stick" cover, then push the "Memory Stick" to open it out. • Whenever the Access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power at this time. 23 Slide...
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...DSC-P71) 2048(3:2) 3:2 prints 1) (DSC-P71) 1600×1200 Printing A4 size images 1600 (3:2) 3:2 prints 1) (DSC-P31) 1280×960 Printing postcard size images 640×480 For images to be attached to e-mail The number of images* that can be saved in a "Memory Stick" The number of images that can be used . 25 Shooting still... The image size is the number of images that can be saved in FINE (STANDARD) mode are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can differ from among the six options in a horizontal to vertical ...
...DSC-P71) 2048(3:2) 3:2 prints 1) (DSC-P71) 1600×1200 Printing A4 size images 1600 (3:2) 3:2 prints 1) (DSC-P31) 1280×960 Printing postcard size images 640×480 For images to be attached to e-mail The number of images* that can be saved in a "Memory Stick" The number of images that can be used . 25 Shooting still... The image size is the number of images that can be saved in FINE (STANDARD) mode are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can differ from among the six options in a horizontal to vertical ...
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... approximately 90 seconds When POWER SAVE is set to recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the camera and dark • The contrast of the subject and its background...to select "OK", then press the center z. Shooting still images 2048 4 , Press the shutter fully down. The image will be difficult to use with the camera turned on , the AE/AF lock indicator will change... you are shooting with the battery, if no tasks are performed for a while* with in the "Memory Stick." To delete the image displayed on the LCD screen 1 Press MENU button to display the menu. 2...
... approximately 90 seconds When POWER SAVE is set to recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the camera and dark • The contrast of the subject and its background...to select "OK", then press the center z. Shooting still images 2048 4 , Press the shutter fully down. The image will be difficult to use with the camera turned on , the AE/AF lock indicator will change... you are shooting with the battery, if no tasks are performed for a while* with in the "Memory Stick." To delete the image displayed on the LCD screen 1 Press MENU button to display the menu. 2...
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... cancel the deletion Using V on the screen. Select "OK" again, and press the center z. To halt the deletion, select "EXIT", then press the center z. 40 "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" is displayed, press the MENU button, select "DELETE" using b/B on the control button, then press the center z. DELETE PROTECT PRINT MENU button 1 , While an...
... cancel the deletion Using V on the screen. Select "OK" again, and press the center z. To halt the deletion, select "EXIT", then press the center z. 40 "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" is displayed, press the MENU button, select "DELETE" using b/B on the control button, then press the center z. DELETE PROTECT PRINT MENU button 1 , While an...
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... "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" disappears, the images have not yet been deleted. To cancel the deletion Using b on the control button, select "EXIT", then press the center z. 1 , While an Index (3 images) screen (page 37) is displayed, select the images you want to delete using b/B on the control button then press the center z. Deleting still...
... "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" disappears, the images have not yet been deleted. To cancel the deletion Using b on the control button, select "EXIT", then press the center z. 1 , While an Index (3 images) screen (page 37) is displayed, select the images you want to delete using b/B on the control button then press the center z. Deleting still...
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To cancel the deletion Use V on the control button, then press the center z. When "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" disappears, the image has been deleted. Deleting on the Index (3 images) screen (continued) PRINT PROTECT DELETE 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30PM • OK MENU button 2 , Press the MENU button, and select "DELETE" using v on the control button, then press the center z. DELETE OK CANCEL 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30PM • OK 3 , Select "OK" using the V on the control button to select "CANCEL", then press the center z. 42 At this point, the images have not yet been deleted.
To cancel the deletion Use V on the control button, then press the center z. When "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" disappears, the image has been deleted. Deleting on the Index (3 images) screen (continued) PRINT PROTECT DELETE 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30PM • OK MENU button 2 , Press the MENU button, and select "DELETE" using v on the control button, then press the center z. DELETE OK CANCEL 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30PM • OK 3 , Select "OK" using the V on the control button to select "CANCEL", then press the center z. 42 At this point, the images have not yet been deleted.
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... to SET UP, and turn on the control button, then press the center z. Deleting still images Formatting a "Memory Stick" SETUP 1 FORMAT : FILE NUMBER : /LANGUAGE : CLOCK SET : OK CANCEL OK FORMAT ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED READY? The "Memory Stick" provided with this camera, and those available commercially, are already formatted, and can be permanently deleted. 2 , Select...
... to SET UP, and turn on the control button, then press the center z. Deleting still images Formatting a "Memory Stick" SETUP 1 FORMAT : FILE NUMBER : /LANGUAGE : CLOCK SET : OK CANCEL OK FORMAT ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED READY? The "Memory Stick" provided with this camera, and those available commercially, are already formatted, and can be permanently deleted. 2 , Select...
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... If you shot to your computer. This section describes the USB connection using a USB hub. • Operations are two modes for all the recommended environments mentioned above . See the Sony Website for ...your computer at one time, some devices, including your camera, may not work, depending on your computer When neither a USB connector nor a "Memory Stick" slot is unnecessary. When a USB connector is not...at the factory, and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive - Copying still images to your computer Copying still images to your computer Follow the steps below to copy the images you...
... If you shot to your computer. This section describes the USB connection using a USB hub. • Operations are two modes for all the recommended environments mentioned above . See the Sony Website for ...your computer at one time, some devices, including your camera, may not work, depending on your computer When neither a USB connector nor a "Memory Stick" slot is unnecessary. When a USB connector is not...at the factory, and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive - Copying still images to your computer Copying still images to your computer Follow the steps below to copy the images you...
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...install DirectX when using the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software to copy images to your computer. Connect the camera and the AC power adaptor, and plug the adaptor into a wall outlet (mains). • For further details on the "Memory Stick," see page 23. • For further... then click "Finish." 2 Preparing your camera. 46 Then, you want to copy into the camera. AC power 2 1 adaptor , Insert the "Memory Stick" with the images you can establish the USB connection. • You can use the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software. Your computer restarts when the installation...
...install DirectX when using the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software to copy images to your computer. Connect the camera and the AC power adaptor, and plug the adaptor into a wall outlet (mains). • For further details on the "Memory Stick," see page 23. • For further... then click "Finish." 2 Preparing your camera. 46 Then, you want to copy into the camera. AC power 2 1 adaptor , Insert the "Memory Stick" with the images you can establish the USB connection. • You can use the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software. Your computer restarts when the installation...
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...confirmation window, then click "OK." 4 Click "OK." 5 Disconnect the USB cable or remove the "Memory Stick." Copying still images to your camera. Then, connect the other end of the USB cable to your camera during a USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click at the lower-... 98). Proceed to page 49. 2 "USB MODE NORMAL" appears on the LCD screen of the desktop. 2 Click (Sony DSC), then click "Stop." 3 Confirm the device on the desktop. 3 Connecting your camera to your computer USB MODE NORMAL a a a a 1 , Open the jack cover, and connect the supplied USB cable...
...confirmation window, then click "OK." 4 Click "OK." 5 Disconnect the USB cable or remove the "Memory Stick." Copying still images to your camera. Then, connect the other end of the USB cable to your camera during a USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click at the lower-... 98). Proceed to page 49. 2 "USB MODE NORMAL" appears on the LCD screen of the desktop. 2 Click (Sony DSC), then click "Stop." 3 Confirm the device on the desktop. 3 Connecting your camera to your computer USB MODE NORMAL a a a a 1 , Open the jack cover, and connect the supplied USB cable...
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...copied to the "My Documents" folder. • When you want to overwrite it, click "No," then change the file name. 48 When you shot using your camera. • The folder names vary depending on the type of images they contain (page 51). 3 , Drag and drop the image files into the ...the next page. • You can use the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software to copy images to a folder in your computer. When you try to copy an image to your camera appear. • This section describes an example of the "Memory Stick" inserted in which an image with the new one, click "Yes."...
...copied to the "My Documents" folder. • When you want to overwrite it, click "No," then change the file name. 48 When you shot using your camera. • The folder names vary depending on the type of images they contain (page 51). 3 , Drag and drop the image files into the ...the next page. • You can use the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software to copy images to a folder in your computer. When you try to copy an image to your camera appear. • This section describes an example of the "Memory Stick" inserted in which an image with the new one, click "Yes."...
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The images stored in the "Memory Stick" are already installed. 1 Click "Device Manager." 2 Double-click " Other Devices." 3 Confirm if there is deleted. The device is a " Sony DSC" or " Sony Handycam" with a mark. 3 If you find either of your computer When a removable disk ...2 1 , Click "Copy pictures to delete them. 1 Click " Sony DSC" or " Sony Handycam." 2 Click "Delete." Copying still images to your computer. 2 , Click "Next." The "Device deletion confirmation" window appears. 3 Click "OK." The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" appears. • When following the steps on page 47,...
The images stored in the "Memory Stick" are already installed. 1 Click "Device Manager." 2 Double-click " Other Devices." 3 Confirm if there is deleted. The device is a " Sony DSC" or " Sony Handycam" with a mark. 3 If you find either of your computer When a removable disk ...2 1 , Click "Copy pictures to delete them. 1 Click " Sony DSC" or " Sony Handycam." 2 Click "Delete." Copying still images to your computer. 2 , Click "Next." The "Device deletion confirmation" window appears. 3 Click "OK." The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" appears. • When following the steps on page 47,...