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...Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out on the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera.... 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...
...Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out on the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera.... 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...
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...sunlight for effective use. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to get the camera wet. Do not get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be some tiny black ... over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for long periods may cause malfunctions. These points are manufactured using the camera. 6 LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with a finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the...that constantly appear on how to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.
...sunlight for effective use. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to get the camera wet. Do not get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be some tiny black ... over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for long periods may cause malfunctions. These points are manufactured using the camera. 6 LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with a finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the...that constantly appear on how to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.
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...Trademarks • "Memory Stick," , "MagicGate Memory Stick," and , are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • is equipped with an auto zoom lens. On illustrations Illustrations used as examples of the U.S. The auto zoom lens (for the DSC-P71 only) This camera is a trademark of Sony Corporation. •... Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. Be careful not to bump the...
...Trademarks • "Memory Stick," , "MagicGate Memory Stick," and , are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • is equipped with an auto zoom lens. On illustrations Illustrations used as examples of the U.S. The auto zoom lens (for the DSC-P71 only) This camera is a trademark of Sony Corporation. •... Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. Be careful not to bump the...
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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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Before advanced operations How to setup and operate 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 a still image ........ 66 Enlarging an image - EFFECT).......60 Spot light-metering... 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 The LCD screen 103 Index 106 9 Playback zoom 66 Recording an enlarged image ...
Before advanced operations How to setup and operate 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 a still image ........ 66 Enlarging an image - EFFECT).......60 Spot light-metering... 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 The LCD screen 103 Index 106 9 Playback zoom 66 Recording an enlarged image ...
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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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q;
... 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q;
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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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q;
... 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q;
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...176;F). Never use up (page 67). Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the charger by wiping them with your camera. Otherwise, there is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to charge any other type of battery (e.g., manganese batteries, alkaline dry...lamp may leak, overheat, or explode, causing the danger of burns or other batteries except Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in "SLIDE SHOW" mode and leave it , should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" - Charging the battery after fully depleting the existing charge should correct the problem....
...176;F). Never use up (page 67). Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the charger by wiping them with your camera. Otherwise, there is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to charge any other type of battery (e.g., manganese batteries, alkaline dry...lamp may leak, overheat, or explode, causing the danger of burns or other batteries except Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in "SLIDE SHOW" mode and leave it , should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" - Charging the battery after fully depleting the existing charge should correct the problem....
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... "Memory Stick" as necessary. of size screen life (min.) images 1600×1200 ON Approx. 120 Approx. 2400 OFF Approx. 150 Approx. 3000 640×480 ON Approx. 120 Approx. 2400 OFF Approx. 150 Approx. 3000 * Recording one approximately every three seconds Recording*** movies images DSC-P71 DSC-P31... of use. When shooting* still images DSC-P71 R6 (size AA) Ni-MH (2) (supplied) Image LCD Battery No. Inserting the batteries (continued) Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded or played back allow for the length of time the camera can be used when picture quality...
... "Memory Stick" as necessary. of size screen life (min.) images 1600×1200 ON Approx. 120 Approx. 2400 OFF Approx. 150 Approx. 3000 640×480 ON Approx. 120 Approx. 2400 OFF Approx. 150 Approx. 3000 * Recording one approximately every three seconds Recording*** movies images DSC-P71 DSC-P31... of use. When shooting* still images DSC-P71 R6 (size AA) Ni-MH (2) (supplied) Image LCD Battery No. Inserting the batteries (continued) Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded or played back allow for the length of time the camera can be used when picture quality...
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... the Access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Shooting still images Label side Connector side Access lamp Bottom 1 , Open the "Memory Stick" cover. Slide the cover in until it . 2 , Insert the "Memory Stick." Holding the "Memory Stick" as "MEMORY STICK ERROR" will be displayed...
... the Access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Shooting still images Label side Connector side Access lamp Bottom 1 , Open the "Memory Stick" cover. Slide the cover in until it . 2 , Insert the "Memory Stick." Holding the "Memory Stick" as "MEMORY STICK ERROR" will be displayed...
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... postcard size images 640×480 For images to be attached to preserve your "Memory Stick." When the images are shown below. (Units: number of images) Capacity Image size 2048×1536 (DSC-P71) 2048(3:2) (DSC-P71) 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) (DSC-P31) 1280×960 640×480 8MB 5 (9) 5 (9) 8 (15) 8 (15) 12 (... mode is the screen size used when viewing the images on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can be used . 25 Shooting still images You can resize the images later (Resize function, see page 65. 1) This option...
... postcard size images 640×480 For images to be attached to preserve your "Memory Stick." When the images are shown below. (Units: number of images) Capacity Image size 2048×1536 (DSC-P71) 2048(3:2) (DSC-P71) 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) (DSC-P31) 1280×960 640×480 8MB 5 (9) 5 (9) 8 (15) 8 (15) 12 (... mode is the screen size used when viewing the images on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can be used . 25 Shooting still images You can resize the images later (Resize function, see page 65. 1) This option...
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...8226; A flashing subject. The image will change to recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the camera and dark • The contrast of the subject and its ... shooting is completed, and the still image is hard to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator will be difficult to use with the camera turned on the control button. ...In such cases, release the shutter, then try 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...
...8226; A flashing subject. The image will change to recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the camera and dark • The contrast of the subject and its ... shooting is completed, and the still image is hard to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator will be difficult to use with the camera turned on the control button. ...In such cases, release the shutter, then try 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...
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"MEMORY STICK ACCESS" is displayed, press the MENU button, select "DELETE" using b/B on the control button, then press the center z. DELETE CANCEL SELECT ALL 2 , Select "SELECT" ...
"MEMORY STICK ACCESS" is displayed, press the MENU button, select "DELETE" using b/B on the control button, then press the center z. DELETE CANCEL SELECT ALL 2 , Select "SELECT" ...
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... the images you want to delete using v/V/b/B on the control button then press the center z. When "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" disappears, the images have not yet been deleted. At this point, the images have been deleted. Deleting still images Deleting on the Index (3 images) screen • SET MENU TO NEXT DELETE EXIT OK...
... the images you want to delete using v/V/b/B on the control button then press the center z. When "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" disappears, the images have not yet been deleted. At this point, the images have been deleted. Deleting still images Deleting on the Index (3 images) screen • SET MENU TO NEXT DELETE EXIT OK...
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At this point, the images have not yet been deleted. 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. To cancel the deletion Use 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. 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. To cancel the deletion Use 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
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... the control button, then press the center z. The "FORMATTING" message appears. 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...
... the control button, then press the center z. The "FORMATTING" message appears. 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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...still images to your computer Follow the steps below to copy the images you connect two or more USB devices to your computer at one time, some devices, including your camera...Pentium 200 MHz or faster USB connector: Provided as standard equipment • If you shot to your OS to 5 (pages 46, 47, 49, and 53) Mac ..., you can copy images using the "NORMAL" mode. See the Sony Website for operating systems not listed above . iMac with Mac OS ...Mac G4 with your computer When neither a USB connector nor a "Memory Stick" slot is unnecessary. The factory setting is required for all...
...still images to your computer Follow the steps below to copy the images you connect two or more USB devices to your computer at one time, some devices, including your camera...Pentium 200 MHz or faster USB connector: Provided as standard equipment • If you shot to your OS to 5 (pages 46, 47, 49, and 53) Mac ..., you can copy images using the "NORMAL" mode. See the Sony Website for operating systems not listed above . iMac with Mac OS ...Mac G4 with your computer When neither a USB connector nor a "Memory Stick" slot is unnecessary. The factory setting is required for all...
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2 Preparing your camera "Memory Stick" To the wall outlet (mains) 3 1 3 4 , Click "Yes, I want to copy into a wall outlet (mains). • For further details on the "Memory Stick," see page 23. • For further details on the AC power adaptor, see page 19. 2 , Turn on the PC...Your computer restarts when the installation is completed. 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. Connect the camera and the AC power adaptor, and plug the adaptor into the...
2 Preparing your camera "Memory Stick" To the wall outlet (mains) 3 1 3 4 , Click "Yes, I want to copy into a wall outlet (mains). • For further details on the "Memory Stick," see page 23. • For further details on the AC power adaptor, see page 19. 2 , Turn on the PC...Your computer restarts when the installation is completed. 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. Connect the camera and the AC power adaptor, and plug the adaptor into the...
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...used program to recognize your camera. Removing the USB cable from your computer or the "Memory Stick" from your camera during a USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click at the lower-right corner of the USB cable to your camera. For Windows 98 or 98SE...CONNECT" is set to "NORMAL" in the SET UP settings (page 98). Copying still images to your camera. Then, connect the other end 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...
...used program to recognize your camera. Removing the USB cable from your computer or the "Memory Stick" from your camera during a USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click at the lower-right corner of the USB cable to your camera. For Windows 98 or 98SE...CONNECT" is set to "NORMAL" in the SET UP settings (page 98). Copying still images to your camera. Then, connect the other end 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...
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The contents of the "Memory Stick" inserted in which an image with the new one, click "Yes." The "100MSDCF" ..." folder. • When you want to overwrite it, click "No," then change the file name. 48 When you shot using Windows XP, see pages 49 to overwrite the existing image with the same file name is not shown, see the software...Removable Disk." For details, see the next page. • You can use the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software to copy images to a folder in your camera appear. • This section describes an example of images they contain (page 51). 3 , Drag and...
The contents of the "Memory Stick" inserted in which an image with the new one, click "Yes." The "100MSDCF" ..." folder. • When you want to overwrite it, click "No," then change the file name. 48 When you shot using Windows XP, see pages 49 to overwrite the existing image with the same file name is not shown, see the software...Removable Disk." For details, see the next page. • You can use the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software to copy images to a folder in your camera appear. • This section describes an example of images they contain (page 51). 3 , Drag and...