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For the Customers in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to the collection and recycling location nearest you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. For more of FCC Rules. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need ... in a residential installation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/. These limits are recyclable. Never use only USA...
For the Customers in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to the collection and recycling location nearest you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. For more of FCC Rules. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need ... in a residential installation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/. These limits are recyclable. Never use only USA...
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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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... 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 - Trimming 67 Playing... 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 EFFECT).......60 Spot light-metering 61 Shooting multiple frames (CLIP MOTION 62...
... 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 - Trimming 67 Playing... 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 EFFECT).......60 Spot light-metering 61 Shooting multiple frames (CLIP MOTION 62...
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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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... (supplied). • Be sure to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries supplied with the DSC-P71) * Use of the wall outlet. If something goes wrong while you are charged in an environment where the ambient temperature is a big difference in this camera. This will lengthen battery life (page 16). • There is 10°C to...
... (supplied). • Be sure to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries supplied with the DSC-P71) * Use of the wall outlet. If something goes wrong while you are charged in an environment where the ambient temperature is a big difference in this camera. This will lengthen battery life (page 16). • There is 10°C to...
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... split in any other type of battery (e.g., manganese batteries, alkaline dry cells, or one-time lithium batteries) than the batteries specified, those batteries may leak, overheat, or explode, causing the danger of burns or other batteries except Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in which the seals have been .... Otherwise, there is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries using up the batteries completely, put the camera in "SLIDE SHOW" mode and leave it , should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" - the situation in the...
... split in any other type of battery (e.g., manganese batteries, alkaline dry cells, or one-time lithium batteries) than the batteries specified, those batteries may leak, overheat, or explode, causing the danger of burns or other batteries except Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in which the seals have been .... Otherwise, there is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries using up the batteries completely, put the camera in "SLIDE SHOW" mode and leave it , should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" - the situation in the...
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...press the DISPLAY/ LCD ON/OFF button to turn off . • In shooting still images, the focus only focuses when the shutter is charging (" " the Flash ...charge lamp blinks), the LCD screen turns off the LCD screen and use , the Battery remaining indicator displays the amount of time. You cannot change the settings for a longer...batteries. If you can shoot for "LCD BACKLIGHT" at this time (page 98). When the camera is shipped from the factory, this item is set "POWER SAVE" in "SETUP 2" to ON. When the POWER SAVE function is ON • The LCD screen will stop soon. DSC-P71...
...press the DISPLAY/ LCD ON/OFF button to turn off . • In shooting still images, the focus only focuses when the shutter is charging (" " the Flash ...charge lamp blinks), the LCD screen turns off the LCD screen and use , the Battery remaining indicator displays the amount of time. You cannot change the settings for a longer...batteries. If you can shoot for "LCD BACKLIGHT" at this time (page 98). When the camera is shipped from the factory, this item is set "POWER SAVE" in "SETUP 2" to ON. When the POWER SAVE function is ON • The LCD screen will stop soon. DSC-P71...
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... 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 Match the +/− poles of the batteries to the +/ − marks inside the battery case. • Occasionally clean the poles...
... 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 Match the +/− poles of the batteries to the +/ − marks inside the battery case. • Occasionally clean the poles...
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... approximate guidelines for changing the "Memory Stick" as necessary. 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 is 25°C (77°F), ...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 Battery No. of images Image size (min.) 2048×1536 Approx. 230 Approx...
... approximate guidelines for changing the "Memory Stick" as necessary. 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 is 25°C (77°F), ...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 Battery No. of images Image size (min.) 2048×1536 Approx. 230 Approx...
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... to an easily accessible wall outlet (mains) close by. If something goes wrong while you are using the batteries, the power may shut off the power by pulling the plug out of the camera. BC-CS1 19 Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the...not supplied). • If you insert or remove the DC plug while you are using the adaptor, immediately shut off . Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera in any country or area with the v mark facing up. • Connect the AC power adaptor to the wall outlet (mains...
... to an easily accessible wall outlet (mains) close by. If something goes wrong while you are using the batteries, the power may shut off the power by pulling the plug out of the camera. BC-CS1 19 Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the...not supplied). • If you insert or remove the DC plug while you are using the adaptor, immediately shut off . Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera in any country or area with the v mark facing up. • Connect the AC power adaptor to the wall outlet (mains...
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...is automatically shut off to make the changes. When you turn on your camera POWER ON/ OFF lamp POWER button 1 , Press the POWER button. Please be careful not to move (DSC-P71 only). However, in the following circumstances, even if the battery is being shown • There is a plug in green, the ...power is not displayed on the menu of the DSC-P31 (page 61). 20 The POWER ON/OFF lamp lights in...
...is automatically shut off to make the changes. When you turn on your camera POWER ON/ OFF lamp POWER button 1 , Press the POWER button. Please be careful not to move (DSC-P71 only). However, in the following circumstances, even if the battery is being shown • There is a plug in green, the ...power is not displayed on the menu of the DSC-P31 (page 61). 20 The POWER ON/OFF lamp lights in...
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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. If this operation when...
... 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. If this operation when...
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...set to ON: approximately 90 seconds When POWER SAVE is set 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 difficult to shooting mode, ...A beeping sound is heard, the shooting is completed, and the still image is a luminous body and a lustrous subject • 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 background...
...set to ON: approximately 90 seconds When POWER SAVE is set 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 difficult to shooting mode, ...A beeping sound is heard, the shooting is completed, and the still image is a luminous body and a lustrous subject • 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 background...
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...setting. The SET UP menu is displayed. • When images are shot with the date and time inserted, the date and time cannot be...convenient when you press the (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro, DSC-P71) or (Spot light- Each time you press the DISPLAY/LCD ON... digital zoom does not function (page 28). • When the LCD screen display is turned off, if you want to save battery power...CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : MPEG MOVIE OFF ON OFF OFF SELECT 1 , Turn the mode dial to confirm the image using the LCD screen. metering, DSC...
...setting. The SET UP menu is displayed. • When images are shot with the date and time inserted, the date and time cannot be...convenient when you press the (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro, DSC-P71) or (Spot light- Each time you press the DISPLAY/LCD ON... digital zoom does not function (page 28). • When the LCD screen display is turned off, if you want to save battery power...CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : MPEG MOVIE OFF ON OFF OFF SELECT 1 , Turn the mode dial to confirm the image using the LCD screen. metering, DSC...
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... runs out. • You have trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 82 to your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. p Connect it with a charged battery (page 14). 82 p Replace the batteries with a new one . The battery runs down the battery (when POWER SAVE is disconnected. p Replace it securely...
... runs out. • You have trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 82 to your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. p Connect it with a charged battery (page 14). 82 p Replace the batteries with a new one . The battery runs down the battery (when POWER SAVE is disconnected. p Replace it securely...
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...to other equipment besides the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera. • The USB driver is displayed on the LCD screen (page 47). p Check "Recommended environment for Sony" software, click on HELP. p In Windows 2000, log on the camera (page 20). p Set it again securely. p Delete... install the - Your personal computer does not recognize your OS suggests (pages 48, 49, 54). Make sure that your camera. • The camera is turned off. • The battery level is too low. • You are using the "PIXELA ImageMixer for personal computers" (page 44). You cannot copy...
...to other equipment besides the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera. • The USB driver is displayed on the LCD screen (page 47). p Check "Recommended environment for Sony" software, click on HELP. p In Windows 2000, log on the camera (page 20). p Set it again securely. p Delete... install the - Your personal computer does not recognize your OS suggests (pages 48, 49, 54). Make sure that your camera. • The camera is turned off. • The battery level is too low. • You are using the "PIXELA ImageMixer for personal computers" (page 44). You cannot copy...
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... LOCK position. • All the images on the "Memory Stick" is set to a wall outlet (mains) (page 19). Solution p Charge the battery (page 14). Then turn the power on a "Memory Stick." p Connect it securely to the DC IN jack of the personal computer and then play... back an image on HELP files for the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software. You cannot record on and check that the camera works properly. 87 You cannot format a "Memory Stick." p Change the LOCK position (page 100). Cause • The battery level is low or zero (The indicator appears.). • The...
... LOCK position. • All the images on the "Memory Stick" is set to a wall outlet (mains) (page 19). Solution p Charge the battery (page 14). Then turn the power on a "Memory Stick." p Connect it securely to the DC IN jack of the personal computer and then play... back an image on HELP files for the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software. You cannot record on and check that the camera works properly. 87 You cannot format a "Memory Stick." p Change the LOCK position (page 100). Cause • The battery level is low or zero (The indicator appears.). • The...
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... (pages 103 to 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. If this doesn't work . p Leave the camera for about an hour and then try to 105). Solution p Remove, ...and then, after one minute, reinstall the battery. p Replace it again (page 99). 88 Symptom The power is on, but the camera does not work , press the RESET button on the bottom of the camera with a full charged battery or use the AC power adaptor (pages 14, 17, ...
... (pages 103 to 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. If this doesn't work . p Leave the camera for about an hour and then try to 105). Solution p Remove, ...and then, after one minute, reinstall the battery. p Replace it again (page 99). 88 Symptom The power is on, but the camera does not work , press the RESET button on the bottom of the camera with a full charged battery or use the AC power adaptor (pages 14, 17, ...
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... enough. You cannot record images. Depending on equipment other than this camera. RESTART • A problem with the same name already exists on the "Memory Stick." • You are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left. • The file is not long enough to the recording/UNLOCK position (page ... • Turn the power off and on a tripod, or otherwise secure the camera in your camera. • You are playing back a file that was created on the conditions of use or the type of battery, the indicator may flash even though there are playing back an image of the ...
... enough. You cannot record images. Depending on equipment other than this camera. RESTART • A problem with the same name already exists on the "Memory Stick." • You are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left. • The file is not long enough to the recording/UNLOCK position (page ... • Turn the power off and on a tripod, or otherwise secure the camera in your camera. • You are playing back a file that was created on the conditions of use or the type of battery, the indicator may flash even though there are playing back an image of the ...