Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...rain or under similar conditions, be careful not to get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. If moisture condensation occurs,... Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may cause malfunctions. LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with a finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the...
...rain or under similar conditions, be careful not to get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. If moisture condensation occurs,... Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may cause malfunctions. LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with a finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...system and product names used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this manual are, in this camera. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or...However, the ™ or ® marks not used in this manual are of the DSCP71 unless noted otherwise. The auto zoom lens (for the DSC-P71 only) This camera is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the U.S. Be careful not to bump the...
...system and product names used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this manual are, in this camera. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or...However, the ™ or ® marks not used in this manual are of the DSCP71 unless noted otherwise. The auto zoom lens (for the DSC-P71 only) This camera is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the U.S. Be careful not to bump the...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Identifying the parts (DSC-P71) Attaching the strap A POWER ON/OFF lamp (20) B POWER button (20) C Shutter button (26) D Flash (30) E Self-timer lamp (29)/ AF illuminator (31, 97) F Finder window G Lens H Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) 1 2 3 6 4 5 7 8 • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. 10
Identifying the parts (DSC-P71) Attaching the strap A POWER ON/OFF lamp (20) B POWER button (20) C Shutter button (26) D Flash (30) E Self-timer lamp (29)/ AF illuminator (31, 97) F Finder window G Lens H Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) 1 2 3 6 4 5 7 8 • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. 10
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Identifying the parts (continued) (DSC-P31) 1 2 3 5 Attaching 6 the strap 7 4 8 A POWER ON/OFF lamp (20) B POWER button (20) C Shutter button (26) D Flash (30) E Self-timer lamp (29)/ AF illuminator (31, 97) F Finder window G Lens H Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. 12
Identifying the parts (continued) (DSC-P31) 1 2 3 5 Attaching 6 the strap 7 4 8 A POWER ON/OFF lamp (20) B POWER button (20) C Shutter button (26) D Flash (30) E Self-timer lamp (29)/ AF illuminator (31, 97) F Finder window G Lens H Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. 12
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... is not displayed on the menu of the camera, bring up the menu or SET UP on the LCD screen (page 55), and use the control button to make the setting. • (Spot light-metering) is set to , , or SCN, the lens begins to move (DSC-P71 only). For each item, press v/V/b/B to select... the desired value, then press the center z or b/B to make the changes. Please be careful not to touch the lens. The Auto Power Off feature If no tasks are being played...
... is not displayed on the menu of the camera, bring up the menu or SET UP on the LCD screen (page 55), and use the control button to make the setting. • (Spot light-metering) is set to , , or SCN, the lens begins to move (DSC-P71 only). For each item, press v/V/b/B to select... the desired value, then press the center z or b/B to make the changes. Please be careful not to touch the lens. The Auto Power Off feature If no tasks are being played...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...at distances closer than this, use Macro mode (DSC-P71 only) (page 28). • The frame appearing on the LCD screen shows the limits of the area where the focus will be adjusted. (For more details on . The camera beeps. Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode) Mode ...dial 2048 4 F2.1 50 1 , Set the mode dial to , and turn on your camera. • The lens cover opens when the power is turned on. • When the camera is turned on or when using the zoom, and the lens is moving, don't touch the lens assembly (DSC-P71...
...at distances closer than this, use Macro mode (DSC-P71 only) (page 28). • The frame appearing on the LCD screen shows the limits of the area where the focus will be adjusted. (For more details on . The camera beeps. Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode) Mode ...dial 2048 4 F2.1 50 1 , Set the mode dial to , and turn on your camera. • The lens cover opens when the power is turned on. • When the camera is turned on or when using the zoom, and the lens is moving, don't touch the lens assembly (DSC-P71...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... finder. • When you are using the digital zoom feature, the Auto focus frame is being used when shooting movies (page 83). 28 Digital zoom DSC-P71 When the zoom exceeds 3x, enlargement is carried out using digital processing of the lens The minimum distance needed (page 97). You can... then be used (DSC-P71 only). Shooting close-ups (Macro) (DSC-P71 only) For close -ups of subjects up...
... finder. • When you are using the digital zoom feature, the Auto focus frame is being used when shooting movies (page 83). 28 Digital zoom DSC-P71 When the zoom exceeds 3x, enlargement is carried out using digital processing of the lens The minimum distance needed (page 97). You can... then be used (DSC-P71 only). Shooting close-ups (Macro) (DSC-P71 only) For close -ups of subjects up...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... a previously set distance to the subject, or when shooting a subject through a net or through window glass, it is not displayed on the menu of the DSC-P31 (page 61). • The focus distance settings include a small margin of the Focus preset is convenient. Picture effect Mode dial setting: /SCN/ You can... use of error. c Select "9" using b/B, then select the distance to get the proper focus using v/V. Use them as guidelines only. • If you point the lens up or down, the error increases (DSC-P71 only).
... a previously set distance to the subject, or when shooting a subject through a net or through window glass, it is not displayed on the menu of the DSC-P31 (page 61). • The focus distance settings include a small margin of the Focus preset is convenient. Picture effect Mode dial setting: /SCN/ You can... use of error. c Select "9" using b/B, then select the distance to get the proper focus using v/V. Use them as guidelines only. • If you point the lens up or down, the error increases (DSC-P71 only).
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...UP (DSC-P71 only...DIGITAL ZOOM is set to the Landscape mode. • Manual focus is selected. • Center AF is too dark. p Cancel the setting (page 34). p Change it to "B & W" mode. EFFECT is too bright. p Set the macro recording mode (DSC-P71... only) when you shoot a subject that is set to ON. • You are shooting under a spotlight in the SET UP settings (pages 55, 98). Taking Still / Moving images Symptom Cause The LCD screen does not • The power was used. on (page 32). p Set it to OFF the last time the camera...Digital zoom does not ...
...UP (DSC-P71 only...DIGITAL ZOOM is set to the Landscape mode. • Manual focus is selected. • Center AF is too dark. p Cancel the setting (page 34). p Change it to "B & W" mode. EFFECT is too bright. p Set the macro recording mode (DSC-P71... only) when you shoot a subject that is set to ON. • You are shooting under a spotlight in the SET UP settings (pages 55, 98). Taking Still / Moving images Symptom Cause The LCD screen does not • The power was used. on (page 32). p Set it to OFF the last time the camera...Digital zoom does not ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... not work , press the RESET button on the bottom of the camera with a full charged battery or use 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. Solution p Remove..., and then, after one minute, reinstall the battery. The lens does not move when you turn the power...
... not work , press the RESET button on the bottom of the camera with a full charged battery or use 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. Solution p Remove..., and then, after one minute, reinstall the battery. The lens does not move when you turn the power...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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..." again (page 43). You cannot record images. CANNOT DIVIDE • The battery level is protected against erasure. • A folder with the lens caused an error. Charge the battery (page 14). MEMORY STICK LOCKED NO SPACE ON MEMORY STICK • The write-protect tab on the conditions ... enough to 10 minutes of battery, the indicator may flash even though there are not holding the camera steadly enough. Depending on the "Memory Stick" is not a moving image. • You are still 5 to be used in place. Move it to the LOCK position. MEMORY STICK ERROR •...
..." again (page 43). You cannot record images. CANNOT DIVIDE • The battery level is protected against erasure. • A folder with the lens caused an error. Charge the battery (page 14). MEMORY STICK LOCKED NO SPACE ON MEMORY STICK • The write-protect tab on the conditions ... enough to 10 minutes of battery, the indicator may flash even though there are not holding the camera steadly enough. Depending on the "Memory Stick" is not a moving image. • You are still 5 to be used in place. Move it to the LOCK position. MEMORY STICK ERROR •...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... remaining inside or outside the camera. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a dry cloth. Shooting in extremely cold or hot locations that if you use within a temperature range of solvent such as thinner, alcohol or benzine as this rechargeable button battery is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you...
... remaining inside or outside the camera. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a dry cloth. Shooting in extremely cold or hot locations that if you use within a temperature range of solvent such as thinner, alcohol or benzine as this rechargeable button battery is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...), 4.2 V Power consumption (when recording) DSC-P71 2.1W DSC-P31 1.7W Operating temperature range 0° to +40°C (32° to 117mm) F2.8~5.3 DSC-P31 Single focal lens f=5mm (35 mm camera conversion: 33 mm), F2.8 Exposure control Automatic, Scene Selection (3 mode) White balanceAutomatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent Data formats Moving images: MPEG1 Still images: JPEG, GIFF (for...
...), 4.2 V Power consumption (when recording) DSC-P71 2.1W DSC-P31 1.7W Operating temperature range 0° to +40°C (32° to 117mm) F2.8~5.3 DSC-P31 Single focal lens f=5mm (35 mm camera conversion: 33 mm), F2.8 Exposure control Automatic, Scene Selection (3 mode) White balanceAutomatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent Data formats Moving images: MPEG1 Still images: JPEG, GIFF (for...
Marketing Specifications
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...Digital zoom provides an additional 2X magnification without the jagged edges of the frame, Multi-Pattern measuring establishes the optimum exposure value, even in scenes where pronounced highlight and shadow are not centered in low- Pre-Flash Metering With a momentary pre-flash, the camera illuminates the subject and calculates exposure through the lens... light-metering 49 points of other motion capture modes. DSC-P71 Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera F E AT U R E S ➤1/1.8" 3.2...noise pattern with length limited only by Sony's Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Stamina...
...Digital zoom provides an additional 2X magnification without the jagged edges of the frame, Multi-Pattern measuring establishes the optimum exposure value, even in scenes where pronounced highlight and shadow are not centered in low- Pre-Flash Metering With a momentary pre-flash, the camera illuminates the subject and calculates exposure through the lens... light-metering 49 points of other motion capture modes. DSC-P71 Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera F E AT U R E S ➤1/1.8" 3.2...noise pattern with length limited only by Sony's Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Stamina...