Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. DSC-P31/P71 Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DSC-P31/P71 © 2002 Sony Corporation 3-074-351-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting...
Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. DSC-P31/P71 Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DSC-P31/P71 © 2002 Sony Corporation 3-074-351-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... received, including interference that any questions about this product, you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this...that may cause undesired operation. 2 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P31 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P71 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is intended to alert the user to rain or...
... received, including interference that any questions about this product, you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this...that may cause undesired operation. 2 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P31 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P71 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is intended to alert the user to rain or...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... all cases in this manual. 7 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. Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. • Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime, are not actual images shot using this manual are reproduced images, and...
... all cases in this manual. 7 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. Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. • Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime, are not actual images shot using this manual are reproduced images, and...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...8m (9.2 ft.) (wide), 1.8m (5.9 ft.) (tele) in DSC-P71, 2.5m (8.2 ft.) in DSCP31, or the subject has weak contrast, the camera may not focus properly. • The light from the AF ...but sufficient light does not reach the subject (the maximum recommended distance for this feature is adjusted manually, the AF illuminator doesn't function. • Under the following conditions, the AF illuminator will ...When shooting in dark places. Shooting still images To reduce "red-eye" when recording live subjects When the flash begins to strobe before the image is shot, the red-eye phenomenon is a...
...8m (9.2 ft.) (wide), 1.8m (5.9 ft.) (tele) in DSC-P71, 2.5m (8.2 ft.) in DSCP31, or the subject has weak contrast, the camera may not focus properly. • The light from the AF ...but sufficient light does not reach the subject (the maximum recommended distance for this feature is adjusted manually, the AF illuminator doesn't function. • Under the following conditions, the AF illuminator will ...When shooting in dark places. Shooting still images To reduce "red-eye" when recording live subjects When the flash begins to strobe before the image is shot, the red-eye phenomenon is a...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... shot, if it looks like the image below, you want to change the automatic exposure to -2.0EV, in the - The value can be used. 56 Advanced still image shooting Shooting techniques In normal shooting, the camera...making your adjustments in the - if you are shooting a back-lit person or a snowy scene, make manual adjustments. Adjusting the exposure - Control button MENU button Mode dial a Turn the Mode dial to 0 ... button. The value of the exposure adjustment is at the brightest or darkest ends of the DSC-P31 (page 61). • When the subject is displayed. 2048 4 0EV 0EV EV ...
... shot, if it looks like the image below, you want to change the automatic exposure to -2.0EV, in the - The value can be used. 56 Advanced still image shooting Shooting techniques In normal shooting, the camera...making your adjustments in the - if you are shooting a back-lit person or a snowy scene, make manual adjustments. Adjusting the exposure - Control button MENU button Mode dial a Turn the Mode dial to 0 ... button. The value of the exposure adjustment is at the brightest or darkest ends of the DSC-P31 (page 61). • When the subject is displayed. 2048 4 0EV 0EV EV ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... summer sun, everything will appear bluish, under neon lights, for shooting at a party, where the lighting conditions change , the eye can select the settings manually. Incandescent ( ) • Used when shooting, for example, at night, under a light sources like a light bulb, white objects will appear will be...the subject that flicker, even if you choose Fluorescent, you can adjust and recognize the correct color almost instantly. However, digital still cameras are greatly influenced by light. WHITE BALANCE Mode dial setting: /SCN/ When shooting images using v/V. Advanced...
... summer sun, everything will appear bluish, under neon lights, for shooting at a party, where the lighting conditions change , the eye can select the settings manually. Incandescent ( ) • Used when shooting, for example, at night, under a light sources like a light bulb, white objects will appear will be...the subject that flicker, even if you choose Fluorescent, you can adjust and recognize the correct color almost instantly. However, digital still cameras are greatly influenced by light. WHITE BALANCE Mode dial setting: /SCN/ When shooting images using v/V. Advanced...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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.... • Manual focus is selected. • Center AF is selected. turned on. 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" in SET UP (DSC-P71 only). •...; The LCD screen is OFF. • You are shooting under a spotlight in a dark location, like stage lighting. • The LCD is too bright. Taking Still / Moving images Symptom Cause The LCD ...
.... • Manual focus is selected. • Center AF is selected. turned on. 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" in SET UP (DSC-P71 only). •...; The LCD screen is OFF. • You are shooting under a spotlight in a dark location, like stage lighting. • The LCD is too bright. Taking Still / Moving images Symptom Cause The LCD ...
Marketing Specifications
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.... Microsoft and Windows are property of Sony. Sony, AccuPower, Cyber-shot, InfoLithium, Memory Stick, Stamina, and Super HAD are approximate. DSC-P71 ADDITIONAL FEATURES MPEG1 Cue, Review and Divide 5 Mode White Balance 3:2 Aspect Ratio Mode Video Output (PAL/NTSC Selectable) 4 Mode In-Camera Picture Effects 5 Step Manual Preset Focus S P E C I...200, 400 Scene Modes: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape Self Timer: Yes, 10 seconds Video Output: Yes, NTSC/PAL Selectable Still Image Modes: JPEG (Fine), JPEG (Standard), Email MPEG Movie Modes: MPEG HQX (320 x 240, 16 fps, Full Screen...
.... Microsoft and Windows are property of Sony. Sony, AccuPower, Cyber-shot, InfoLithium, Memory Stick, Stamina, and Super HAD are approximate. DSC-P71 ADDITIONAL FEATURES MPEG1 Cue, Review and Divide 5 Mode White Balance 3:2 Aspect Ratio Mode Video Output (PAL/NTSC Selectable) 4 Mode In-Camera Picture Effects 5 Step Manual Preset Focus S P E C I...200, 400 Scene Modes: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape Self Timer: Yes, 10 seconds Video Output: Yes, NTSC/PAL Selectable Still Image Modes: JPEG (Fine), JPEG (Standard), Email MPEG Movie Modes: MPEG HQX (320 x 240, 16 fps, Full Screen...