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...model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DSC-P31/P71 © 2002 Sony Corporation 3-074-351-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Copying still images to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer... operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still image viewing Still image editting Enjoying movies Troubleshooting Additional information Index DSC-P31/P71 Serial No. Refer to your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions ...
...model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DSC-P31/P71 © 2002 Sony Corporation 3-074-351-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Copying still images to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer... operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still image viewing Still image editting Enjoying movies Troubleshooting Additional information Index DSC-P31/P71 Serial No. Refer to your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions ...
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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 CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY ... the U.S.A. Attention 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 CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY ... the U.S.A. Attention 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.
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... universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and... recording of such materials may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is not possible due to the provision of the copyright laws. 5 Before using your camera Trial recording Before you record one-time events, you may be compensated for contents of the...
... universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and... recording of such materials may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is not possible due to the provision of the copyright laws. 5 Before using your camera Trial recording Before you record one-time events, you may be compensated for contents of the...
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...appear on how to remove it before using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are manufactured using the camera. 6 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 be careful not to direct sunlight for effective use. Do not get the camera wet. However, there may occur. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be some tiny ...
...appear on how to remove it before using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are manufactured using the camera. 6 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 be careful not to direct sunlight for effective use. Do not get the camera wet. However, there may occur. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be some tiny ...
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The auto zoom lens (for the DSC-P71 only) This camera is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. Trademarks • "Memory Stick," , "MagicGate Memory Stick," and , are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • is equipped ... to apply force to it. On illustrations Illustrations used in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • In addition, system and product names...
The auto zoom lens (for the DSC-P71 only) This camera is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. Trademarks • "Memory Stick," , "MagicGate Memory Stick," and , are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • is equipped ... to apply force to it. On illustrations Illustrations used in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • In addition, system and product names...
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...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... 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 icon is ...
...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... 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 icon is ...
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...the distance to the subject (Focus preset 60 Adding special effects (P. Trimming 67 Playing back successive images (SLIDE 67 Rotating still images (ROTATE 68 Still image editting Protecting images (PROTECT 69 For single images 69 For Index (9 images) screen 69 For Index (3 images) screen... portions of a movie 79 Copying movies 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 a still image ........ 66 Enlarging an image - Playback zoom ...
...the distance to the subject (Focus preset 60 Adding special effects (P. Trimming 67 Playing back successive images (SLIDE 67 Rotating still images (ROTATE 68 Still image editting Protecting images (PROTECT 69 For single images 69 For Index (9 images) screen 69 For Index (3 images) screen... portions of a movie 79 Copying movies 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 a still image ........ 66 Enlarging an image - Playback zoom ...
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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
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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 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).
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...rect polarity +/− , Insert Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries into the charger (supplied). • Be sure to use the Finder to shoot your camera before using the power cord (mains lead). If the batteries are charged in an environment where the temperature is a big difference in low ... the charger. • When transporting the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, be used 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 noticeably weaker. To the wall outlet (mains) Power cord ...
...rect polarity +/− , Insert Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries into the charger (supplied). • Be sure to use the Finder to shoot your camera before using the power cord (mains lead). If the batteries are charged in an environment where the temperature is a big difference in low ... the charger. • When transporting the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, be used 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 noticeably weaker. To the wall outlet (mains) Power cord ...
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Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the charger by wiping them with your camera. the situation in which the seals have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that have been split in "SLIDE SHOW" mode and leave it ,... the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries • If the poles of the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are used up the batteries completely, put the camera in any other batteries except Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in approximately 13 hours. This is not a malfunction. It is not a malfunction. • If you recharge Nickel-...
Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the charger by wiping them with your camera. the situation in which the seals have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that have been split in "SLIDE SHOW" mode and leave it ,... the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries • If the poles of the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are used up the batteries completely, put the camera in any other batteries except Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in approximately 13 hours. This is not a malfunction. It is not a malfunction. • If you recharge Nickel-...
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... normally set to do your shooting (page 32). • In Flash mode, the " " (No flash) is displayed. DSC-P71 Turn the Mode dial to SET UP, and set to "ON" (page 98). When the camera is shipped from the factory, this switch is set to ON, you can shoot for a longer period of... time. Flashing • If the LCD screen is off, press the DISPLAY/ LCD ON/OFF button to turn off . • In shooting still images, the focus only focuses...
... normally set to do your shooting (page 32). • In Flash mode, the " " (No flash) is displayed. DSC-P71 Turn the Mode dial to SET UP, and set to "ON" (page 98). When the camera is shipped from the factory, this switch is set to ON, you can shoot for a longer period of... time. Flashing • If the LCD screen is off, press the DISPLAY/ LCD ON/OFF button to turn off . • In shooting still images, the focus only focuses...
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... securely. Inserting the batteries Getting started 1 , Open the Battery cover. Slide it in . If the poles of the camera can be greatly reduced. 3 , Close the Battery cover. 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...
... securely. Inserting the batteries Getting started 1 , Open the Battery cover. Slide it in . If the poles of the camera can be greatly reduced. 3 , Close the Battery cover. 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...
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...to 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. of images Image size (min.) 2048×1536 Approx. 230 Approx. 4600 640×...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. When shooting* still images DSC-P71 R6 (size AA) Ni-MH (2) (supplied) Image LCD Battery No.
...to 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. of images Image size (min.) 2048×1536 Approx. 230 Approx. 4600 640×...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. When shooting* still images DSC-P71 R6 (size AA) Ni-MH (2) (supplied) Image LCD Battery No.
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...using the batteries, the power may shut off the power by . Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the camera. Getting started Using an external power source DC IN jack cover DC plug 1 AC power adaptor (not supplied) , Open the DC IN jack cover, then... (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 v mark facing up. • Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible...
...using the batteries, the power may shut off the power by . Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the camera. Getting started Using an external power source DC IN jack cover DC plug 1 AC power adaptor (not supplied) , Open the DC IN jack cover, then... (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 v mark facing up. • Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible...
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...the POWER button. However, in the following circumstances, even if the battery is being used to power the camera, the Auto Power Off feature will not work. • Movies are performed for the first time, ... to make the setting. • (Spot light-metering) 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... seconds When POWER SAVE is set to , , or SCN, the lens begins to move (DSC-P71 only). Turning on/off your camera for a while* when shooting, playing back, or performing SET UP while using the batteries, ...
...the POWER button. However, in the following circumstances, even if the battery is being used to power the camera, the Auto Power Off feature will not work. • Movies are performed for the first time, ... to make the setting. • (Spot light-metering) 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... seconds When POWER SAVE is set to , , or SCN, the lens begins to move (DSC-P71 only). Turning on/off your camera for a while* when shooting, playing back, or performing SET UP while using the batteries, ...
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Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power at this time. 23 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. If you insert a "Memory Stick," push it all the way in... correctly, a message such as shown in the illustration, insert it all the way in until it out. • Whenever the Access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Holding the "Memory Stick" as "MEMORY STICK ERROR" will be displayed on the LCD screen. 3 , Close the ...
Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power at this time. 23 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. If you insert a "Memory Stick," push it all the way in... correctly, a message such as shown in the illustration, insert it all the way in until it out. • Whenever the Access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Holding the "Memory Stick" as "MEMORY STICK ERROR" will be displayed on the LCD screen. 3 , Close the ...
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Deciding the still image size and image quality FINE AUTO WHITE BAL ISO 1 Menu button , Turn the Mode dial to select the desired image size. The image quality ... when the camera is completed, press the MENU button. Use v/V to SCN. • (Spot light-metering) is set. The image size is not displayed on the menu of the DSC-P31 (page 61). 2048x1536 2048 (3 : 2) 1600x1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 IMAGESIZE 1600x1200 1600 (3 : 2) 1280 x 960 640 x 480 SO IMAGE SIZE DSC-P71 DSC-P31 2 , Select...
Deciding the still image size and image quality FINE AUTO WHITE BAL ISO 1 Menu button , Turn the Mode dial to select the desired image size. The image quality ... when the camera is completed, press the MENU button. Use v/V to SCN. • (Spot light-metering) is set. The image size is not displayed on the menu of the DSC-P31 (page 61). 2048x1536 2048 (3 : 2) 1600x1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 IMAGESIZE 1600x1200 1600 (3 : 2) 1280 x 960 640 x 480 SO IMAGE SIZE DSC-P71 DSC-P31 2 , Select...
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...in other modes, see page 91. • The image size 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 differ from among the six options in your image. The larger you make...(3:2) 3:2 prints 1) (DSC-P71) 1600×1200 Printing A4 size images 1600 (3:2) 3:2 prints 1) (DSC-P31) 1280×960 Printing postcard size images 640×480 For images to be attached to e-mail The number of images* that can be saved in a "Memory Stick" The number of images that can be used . 25 Shooting still images...
...in other modes, see page 91. • The image size 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 differ from among the six options in your image. The larger you make...(3:2) 3:2 prints 1) (DSC-P71) 1600×1200 Printing A4 size images 1600 (3:2) 3:2 prints 1) (DSC-P31) 1280×960 Printing postcard size images 640×480 For images to be attached to e-mail The number of images* that can be saved in a "Memory Stick" The number of images that can be used . 25 Shooting still images...
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... 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 . 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 only) (page 28). • When the Mode dial is set to focus on the AF range finder, see page...
... 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 . 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 only) (page 28). • When the Mode dial is set to focus on the AF range finder, see page...