Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Advanced still image viewing Still image editting Enjoying movies Troubleshooting Additional information Index Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DSC-P31/P71 Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to your Sony dealer...
... Advanced still image viewing Still image editting Enjoying movies Troubleshooting Additional information Index Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DSC-P31/P71 Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to your Sony dealer...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... movie 79 Copying movies to your 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 ... 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 ... Windows XP users 80 For Macintosh users 81 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 82 Warnings and messages 89 Self-Diagnostics Display 90 The number of...
... movie 79 Copying movies to your 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 ... 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 ... Windows XP users 80 For Macintosh users 81 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 82 Warnings and messages 89 Self-Diagnostics Display 90 The number of...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... the date/time settings, etc.) RESET button Troubleshooting 3 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. p Install a charged batteries (page 14). p Fully charge the batteries (page 14). p Replace the batteries with a new one . The power turns off suddenly. • If you have used the camera for about three minutes while the power...
... the date/time settings, etc.) RESET button Troubleshooting 3 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. p Install a charged batteries (page 14). p Fully charge the batteries (page 14). p Replace the batteries with a new one . The power turns off suddenly. • If you have used the camera for about three minutes while the power...
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...(page 32). p Adjust the exposure (page 56). Taking Still / Moving images Symptom Cause The LCD screen does not • The power was turned off with AF lock (page 59). - - turned on (page 32). Troubleshooting 83 The image is too bright. • You cannot... zoom while shooting a movie (MPEG Movie). • You cannot zoom while shooting a movie (MPEG MOVIE). • DIGITAL ZOOM is set to OFF the last time the camera was used. p Set it to ON. • You are shooting under a spotlight in SET UP (DSC-P71...
...(page 32). p Adjust the exposure (page 56). Taking Still / Moving images Symptom Cause The LCD screen does not • The power was turned off with AF lock (page 59). - - turned on (page 32). Troubleshooting 83 The image is too bright. • You cannot... zoom while shooting a movie (MPEG Movie). • You cannot zoom while shooting a movie (MPEG MOVIE). • DIGITAL ZOOM is set to OFF the last time the camera was used. p Set it to ON. • You are shooting under a spotlight in SET UP (DSC-P71...
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...computer. p Check the connection (page 38). You have deleted a file, you from deleting images by mistake. Deleting/Editing an image Symptom Your camera cannot delete an image. You cannot display a print mark. p Set it . • Movies (MPEG MOVIE)/Clip Motion/Multi Burst images cannot... The "VIDEO OUT" setting for your camera in SET UP is incorrect. • The connection is set to the LOCK position. • Once you have deleted the image by mistake (page 100). - - Cause • The image is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting 85 The images cannot be resized. •...
...computer. p Check the connection (page 38). You have deleted a file, you from deleting images by mistake. Deleting/Editing an image Symptom Your camera cannot delete an image. You cannot display a print mark. p Set it . • Movies (MPEG MOVIE)/Clip Motion/Multi Burst images cannot... The "VIDEO OUT" setting for your camera in SET UP is incorrect. • The connection is set to the LOCK position. • Once you have deleted the image by mistake (page 100). - - Cause • The image is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting 85 The images cannot be resized. •...
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...position (page 100). Cause • You are inserting it backwards. p Click on and check that the camera works properly. 87 Solution p Insert it securely to the DC IN jack of the personal computer and then ...Sony" software. You cannot record on a personal computer. Solution p Charge the battery (page 14). p Change the LOCK position (page 100). "Memory Stick" Symptom You cannot insert a "Memory Stick." Personal computers (continued) Symptom The image is not working properly. p Change the LOCK position (page 100). Troubleshooting Others Symptom The camera...
...position (page 100). Cause • You are inserting it backwards. p Click on and check that the camera works properly. 87 Solution p Insert it securely to the DC IN jack of the personal computer and then ...Sony" software. You cannot record on a personal computer. Solution p Charge the battery (page 14). p Change the LOCK position (page 100). "Memory Stick" Symptom You cannot insert a "Memory Stick." Personal computers (continued) Symptom The image is not working properly. p Change the LOCK position (page 100). Troubleshooting Others Symptom The camera...
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You cannot record images. Troubleshooting 89 MEMORY STICK ERROR • The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be divided. •... A problem with the same name already exists on a tripod, or otherwise secure the camera in your camera. • You are not holding the camera steadly enough. Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery, the indicator ...may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of a size that was created on the "...
You cannot record images. Troubleshooting 89 MEMORY STICK ERROR • The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be divided. •... A problem with the same name already exists on a tripod, or otherwise secure the camera in your camera. • You are not holding the camera steadly enough. Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery, the indicator ...may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of a size that was created on the "...
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... 9 20 40 80 (DSC-P71) (8) (17) (36) (72) (146) 2048 (3:2) 4 9 20 40 80 (DSC-P71) (8) (17) (36) (72) (146) 1600×1200 8 (14) 16 (28) 32 64 128 (59) (118) (236) 1600 (3:2) 8 16 32 64 128 (DSC-P31) (14) (28)... Normal 40 80 160 320 640 Mobile 350 450 900 1800 3600 Normal: When 10 frames are shot Mobile: When 2 frames are different, depending on the shooting conditions. • For normal shooting ... 128M 1280×960 12 (22) 24 (44) 50 100 200 (93) (186) (372) 91 Troubleshooting The number of images that can be saved, see page 25. Refer to the following charts when you choose ...
... 9 20 40 80 (DSC-P71) (8) (17) (36) (72) (146) 2048 (3:2) 4 9 20 40 80 (DSC-P71) (8) (17) (36) (72) (146) 1600×1200 8 (14) 16 (28) 32 64 128 (59) (118) (236) 1600 (3:2) 8 16 32 64 128 (DSC-P31) (14) (28)... Normal 40 80 160 320 640 Mobile 350 450 900 1800 3600 Normal: When 10 frames are shot Mobile: When 2 frames are different, depending on the shooting conditions. • For normal shooting ... 128M 1280×960 12 (22) 24 (44) 50 100 200 (93) (186) (372) 91 Troubleshooting The number of images that can be saved, see page 25. Refer to the following charts when you choose ...