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...comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of hazards, use the plug without the fuse cover. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the FCC Rules. If the plug supplied with this equipment for your nearest Sony service station. If you should lose the fuse...connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to the collection and recycling location nearest you change the fuse. For the Customers in the plug supplied need to be used rechargeable batteries to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. and Canada RECYCLING...
...comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of hazards, use the plug without the fuse cover. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the FCC Rules. If the plug supplied with this equipment for your nearest Sony service station. If you should lose the fuse...connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to the collection and recycling location nearest you change the fuse. For the Customers in the plug supplied need to be used rechargeable batteries to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. and Canada RECYCLING...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... 10 Getting started Preparing batteries 14 Charging the batteries 14 Inserting the batteries 17 Using an external power source 19 Using your camera abroad 19 Turning on/off your camera 20 How to use the control button 20 Setting the date and time 21 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 28 Using the self-timer 29 Selecting...
... 10 Getting started Preparing batteries 14 Charging the batteries 14 Inserting the batteries 17 Using an external power source 19 Using your camera abroad 19 Turning on/off your camera 20 How to use the control button 20 Setting the date and time 21 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 28 Using the self-timer 29 Selecting...
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... focus method (MULTI AF/CENTER AF 58 Setting the distance 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 images that can be saved/ shooting ...time 91 Additional information Menu items 92 SET UP items 97 Precautions 99 The "Memory Stick 100 The nickel hydride batteries 100 Specifications 101 ...
... focus method (MULTI AF/CENTER AF 58 Setting the distance 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 images that can be saved/ shooting ...time 91 Additional information Menu items 92 SET UP items 97 Precautions 99 The "Memory Stick 100 The nickel hydride batteries 100 Specifications 101 ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... off) ( / /7/ ) (27, 29, 30) H RESET button (bottom surface) (82) I LCD screen J DC IN jack cover (19) K DC IN jack (19) L Mode dial (21) : To 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" cover R Access lamp (23) 11
... off) ( / /7/ ) (27, 29, 30) H RESET button (bottom surface) (82) I LCD screen J DC IN jack cover (19) K DC IN jack (19) L Mode dial (21) : To 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" cover R Access lamp (23) 11
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... on) (v/V/b/B/z) (20)/ (Menu off) ( / /7/ ) (27, 29, 30, 61) I RESET button (buttom surface) (82) J LCD screen K DC IN jack cover (19) L Mode dial (21) : To 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" cover R Access lamp (23) S DC IN jack (19) 13
... on) (v/V/b/B/z) (20)/ (Menu off) ( / /7/ ) (27, 29, 30, 61) I RESET button (buttom surface) (82) J LCD screen K DC IN jack cover (19) L Mode dial (21) : To 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" cover R Access lamp (23) S DC IN jack (19) 13
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...Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries supplied with the DSC-P71) * Use of AA alkaline batteries may result in shorter than desired operating time. (only in the DSC-P31) When alkaline batteries are used, take note of the following batteries in temperatures below +5°C (41°F). • The battery remaining indicator may...screen off the power by different manufacturers. NH-AA-2DI twin-pack (recommended, not supplied) Batteries that range, the batteries may not be sure to use the Finder to shoot your camera before using them. • Be sure to a wall outlet (mains) using the charger, ...
...Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries supplied with the DSC-P71) * Use of AA alkaline batteries may result in shorter than desired operating time. (only in the DSC-P31) When alkaline batteries are used, take note of the following batteries in temperatures below +5°C (41°F). • The battery remaining indicator may...screen off the power by different manufacturers. NH-AA-2DI twin-pack (recommended, not supplied) Batteries that range, the batteries may not be sure to use the Finder to shoot your camera before using them. • Be sure to a wall outlet (mains) using the charger, ...
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... , should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" - Precautions to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries using them with your camera. Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the charger by wiping them . • If you use them only in any way...ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F). • Charging is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to charge any other batteries except Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the charger supplied with a dry cloth. • At the time of leaks, explosions, excessive heat, fire, or electric shock....
... , should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" - Precautions to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries using them with your camera. Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the charger by wiping them . • If you use them only in any way...ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F). • Charging is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to charge any other batteries except Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the charger supplied with a dry cloth. • At the time of leaks, explosions, excessive heat, fire, or electric shock....
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... darker than it on. • Based on the conditions under which the camera is being used and the state of time. DSC-P31 Set the POWER SAVE switch to "ON". To make the available shooting... In shooting still images, the focus only focuses when the shutter is pushed down halfway. Flashing • If the LCD screen is off, press the DISPLAY/ LCD ON/OFF button to ON. Change the batteries for "LCD...at this item is displayed. You cannot change the settings for fully charged ones, or charge these batteries. DSC-P71 Turn the Mode dial to SET UP, and set to " " (No flash). • ...
... darker than it on. • Based on the conditions under which the camera is being used and the state of time. DSC-P31 Set the POWER SAVE switch to "ON". To make the available shooting... In shooting still images, the focus only focuses when the shutter is pushed down halfway. Flashing • If the LCD screen is off, press the DISPLAY/ LCD ON/OFF button to ON. Change the batteries for "LCD...at this item is displayed. You cannot change the settings for fully charged ones, or charge these batteries. DSC-P71 Turn the Mode dial to SET UP, and set to " " (No flash). • ...
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... it in . Make sure the cover is closed securely. To remove the batteries Stand the camera on end, open the Battery cover upward, then remove the batteries. • Make sure you don't drop the batteries when opening or closing the Battery cover. 17 Inserting the batteries Getting started 1 , Open the Battery cover. Slide it opens out. 2 , Insert the...
... it in . Make sure the cover is closed securely. To remove the batteries Stand the camera on end, open the Battery cover upward, then remove the batteries. • Make sure you don't drop the batteries when opening or closing the Battery cover. 17 Inserting the batteries Getting started 1 , Open the Battery cover. Slide it opens out. 2 , Insert the...
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...number of images that can be recorded or played back allow for the length of time the camera can be used when picture quality is 25°C (77°F), and the supplied Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are fully charged. Actual results may differ slightly from these, depending on , showing single images...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) Battery life No. When shooting* still images DSC-P71 R6 (size AA) Ni-MH (2) (supplied) Image LCD...
...number of images that can be recorded or played back allow for the length of time the camera can be used when picture quality is 25°C (77°F), and the supplied Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are fully charged. Actual results may differ slightly from these, depending on , showing single images...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) Battery life No. When shooting* still images DSC-P71 R6 (size AA) Ni-MH (2) (supplied) Image LCD...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power by . BC-CS1 19 Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use a DC adaptor/Charger (not supplied). • If you insert or remove the DC plug while you are using the batteries, the power may shut off. Connect the cable with the supplied... battery charger within 100 V to the wall outlet (mains). • When you have finished using the AC power adaptor, disconnect it from the DC IN jack of the camera. • To use power from an automobile, use your camera in any country or area with the...
... using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power by . BC-CS1 19 Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use a DC adaptor/Charger (not supplied). • If you insert or remove the DC plug while you are using the batteries, the power may shut off. Connect the cable with the supplied... battery charger within 100 V to the wall outlet (mains). • When you have finished using the AC power adaptor, disconnect it from the DC IN jack of the camera. • To use power from an automobile, use your camera in any country or area with the...
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...(page 61). 20 However, in the following circumstances, even if the battery is being shown • There is a plug in green, the power is set to OFF: approximately 3 minutes How to use the control button to move (DSC-P71 only). The POWER ON/OFF lamp lights in the USB terminal or ...the VIDEO OUT jack * When POWER SAVE is set to ON: approximately 90 seconds When POWER SAVE is automatically shut off your camera for a while* when shooting, playing back, or performing SET UP while using the batteries, ...
...(page 61). 20 However, in the following circumstances, even if the battery is being shown • There is a plug in green, the power is set to OFF: approximately 3 minutes How to use the control button to move (DSC-P71 only). The POWER ON/OFF lamp lights in the USB terminal or ...the VIDEO OUT jack * When POWER SAVE is set to ON: approximately 90 seconds When POWER SAVE is automatically shut off your camera for a while* when shooting, playing back, or performing SET UP while using the batteries, ...
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... carry out this happens, reset the date and time by following the above procedure, starting from "Y/M/D" (year/ month/day), "M/D/Y", and "D/M/Y". • If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power for saving the time data, ever loses its charge (page 99), the "CLOCK SET" screen automatically reappears. CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2002 / 1 / 1 OK...
... carry out this happens, reset the date and time by following the above procedure, starting from "Y/M/D" (year/ month/day), "M/D/Y", and "D/M/Y". • If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power for saving the time data, ever loses its charge (page 99), the "CLOCK SET" screen automatically reappears. CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2002 / 1 / 1 OK...
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... button again. To return to OFF: approximately 3 minutes About Auto Focus When you are shooting with the battery, if no tasks are performed for a while* with in the "Memory Stick." The Auto Focus function ...may be deleted. 27 A beeping sound is heard, the shooting is completed, and the still image is a luminous body and a lustrous subject • A flashing subject. To delete the image ...the next image. • When you try to recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the camera and dark • The contrast of the subject and its...
... button again. To return to OFF: approximately 3 minutes About Auto Focus When you are shooting with the battery, if no tasks are performed for a while* with in the "Memory Stick." The Auto Focus function ...may be deleted. 27 A beeping sound is heard, the shooting is completed, and the still image is a luminous body and a lustrous subject • A flashing subject. To delete the image ...the next image. • When you try to recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the camera and dark • The contrast of the subject and its...
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... is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to SET UP. Shooting with the date and time inserted CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ... chose. • The "DIGITAL ZOOM" item is displayed. • When images are not displayed on the screen for approximately 2 seconds so you press the (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro, DSC-P71) or (Spot light- The.... • Just as with the date and time inserted, the actual date and time are shot with the date and time inserted, the date and time cannot be removed later. •...
... is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to SET UP. Shooting with the date and time inserted CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ... chose. • The "DIGITAL ZOOM" item is displayed. • When images are not displayed on the screen for approximately 2 seconds so you press the (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro, DSC-P71) or (Spot light- The.... • Just as with the date and time inserted, the actual date and time are shot with the date and time inserted, the date and time cannot be removed later. •...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... on the power again (page 20). extremely cold location. • The batteries are not charged enough. • The batteries are not installed correctly. • The AC power adaptor is on, the camera turns off automatically to your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. p Replace it securely to prevent wearing down too • You...
... on the power again (page 20). extremely cold location. • The batteries are not charged enough. • The batteries are not installed correctly. • The AC power adaptor is on, the camera turns off automatically to your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. p Replace it securely to prevent wearing down too • You...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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.... • "USB CONNECT" is not correctly connected to your computer. • The copy procedure differs depending on HELP. p Check "Recommended environment for Sony" software, click on the LCD screen (page 47). You cannot install the - p Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it to "PTP" in the... the USB cable before you installed the "USB Driver" from your OS. - Your personal computer does not recognize your camera. • The camera is turned off. • The battery level is too low. • You are connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your computer correctly using the ...
.... • "USB CONNECT" is not correctly connected to your computer. • The copy procedure differs depending on HELP. p Check "Recommended environment for Sony" software, click on the LCD screen (page 47). You cannot install the - p Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it to "PTP" in the... the USB cable before you installed the "USB Driver" from your OS. - Your personal computer does not recognize your camera. • The camera is turned off. • The battery level is too low. • You are connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your computer correctly using the ...
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...back an image on HELP files for the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software. p Check the printer settings. You cannot record on and check that the camera works properly. 87 p Delete unnecessary images (page 39). Solution p Charge the battery (page 14). Then turn the power on a "Memory Stick...." Cause • The battery level is low or zero (The indicator appears.). • The...
...back an image on HELP files for the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software. p Check the printer settings. You cannot record on and check that the camera works properly. 87 p Delete unnecessary images (page 39). Solution p Charge the battery (page 14). Then turn the power on a "Memory Stick...." Cause • The battery level is low or zero (The indicator appears.). • The...
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... this doesn't work, press the RESET button on the bottom of the camera with a full charged battery or use it again (page 99). 88 p Replace it with pointed object, then turn off the camera. (DSC-P71 only) The lens gets fogged. - • The battery pack is discharged. • Condensation is not working properly. Cause • The...
... this doesn't work, press the RESET button on the bottom of the camera with a full charged battery or use it again (page 99). 88 p Replace it with pointed object, then turn off the camera. (DSC-P71 only) The lens gets fogged. - • The battery pack is discharged. • Condensation is not working properly. Cause • The...
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... is dirty. • Insert the "Memory Stick" correctly (page 23). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to be used in place. Message Meaning/ Corrective Action NO MEMORY STICK • Insert a "Memory Stick" (page 23...8226; Turn the power off and on the LCD screen. Format the "Memory Stick" again (page 43). Use the flash, mount the camera on equipment other than this camera. MEMORY STICK ERROR • The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be divided. • The file is not a moving image. •...
... is dirty. • Insert the "Memory Stick" correctly (page 23). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to be used in place. Message Meaning/ Corrective Action NO MEMORY STICK • Insert a "Memory Stick" (page 23...8226; Turn the power off and on the LCD screen. Format the "Memory Stick" again (page 43). Use the flash, mount the camera on equipment other than this camera. MEMORY STICK ERROR • The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be divided. • The file is not a moving image. •...