Operating Instructions
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.... Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Model No. DSC-P31/P71 Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DSC-P31/P71 © 2002 Sony Corporation 3-074-351-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still...
.... Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Model No. DSC-P31/P71 Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DSC-P31/P71 © 2002 Sony Corporation 3-074-351-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still...
Operating Instructions
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... may cause undesired operation. 2 Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is intended to alert the user to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P31 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For the Customers in this manual could void your authority to rain or moisture. Operation is for the FCC related matters...
... may cause undesired operation. 2 Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is intended to alert the user to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P31 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For the Customers in this manual could void your authority to rain or moisture. Operation is for the FCC related matters...
Operating Instructions
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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).
Operating Instructions
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...and of batteries made by different manufacturers. If the batteries are charged in an environment where the temperature is a big difference in this camera. Charging starts, and the charge lamp lights. Preparing batteries Use the following information. • Turn POWER SAVE "ON", shut the LCD... batteries (2) - If something goes wrong while you are used with the DSC-P71) * Use of danger from the charger. • When transporting the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, be able to shoot in the DSC-P31) When alkaline batteries are using the charger, immediately shut off , and use...
...and of batteries made by different manufacturers. If the batteries are charged in an environment where the temperature is a big difference in this camera. Charging starts, and the charge lamp lights. Preparing batteries Use the following information. • Turn POWER SAVE "ON", shut the LCD... batteries (2) - If something goes wrong while you are used with the DSC-P71) * Use of danger from the charger. • When transporting the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, be able to shoot in the DSC-P31) When alkaline batteries are using the charger, immediately shut off , and use...
Operating Instructions
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..."ON" (page 98). Flashing • If the LCD screen is off . • In shooting still images, the focus only focuses when the shutter is displayed. If you want to shoot using the following symbols. When the camera is shipped from the factory, this switch is set to " " (No flash). • When ...the battery power decreases with use the Finder to do your shooting (page 32). • In Flash mode, the " " (No flash) is pushed down halfway. DSC-P31 Set the POWER SAVE switch to ON. To make the available shooting time even longer, it is recommended that you can shoot for a longer period...
..."ON" (page 98). Flashing • If the LCD screen is off . • In shooting still images, the focus only focuses when the shutter is displayed. If you want to shoot using the following symbols. When the camera is shipped from the factory, this switch is set to " " (No flash). • When ...the battery power decreases with use the Finder to do your shooting (page 32). • In Flash mode, the " " (No flash) is pushed down halfway. DSC-P31 Set the POWER SAVE switch to ON. To make the available shooting time even longer, it is recommended that you can shoot for a longer period...
Operating Instructions
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.... 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 set 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 640×480 Approx. 230 Approx. 4600 DSC-P31 R6 (size AA) Ni-MH (2) (supplied) Battery life No. of...
.... 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 set 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 640×480 Approx. 230 Approx. 4600 DSC-P31 R6 (size AA) Ni-MH (2) (supplied) Battery life No. of...
Operating Instructions
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...the changes. 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..., the "CLOCK SET" screen appears (see the next page). When you turn on your camera POWER ON/ OFF lamp POWER button 1 , Press the POWER button. The Auto Power Off feature If no ...WB ISO AUTO WHITE BAL ISO To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu or SET UP on the menu of the DSC-P31 (page 61). 20 For each item, press v/V/b/B to select the...
...the changes. 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..., the "CLOCK SET" screen appears (see the next page). When you turn on your camera POWER ON/ OFF lamp POWER button 1 , Press the POWER button. The Auto Power Off feature If no ...WB ISO AUTO WHITE BAL ISO To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu or SET UP on the menu of the DSC-P31 (page 61). 20 For each item, press v/V/b/B to select the...
Operating Instructions
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... SIZE DSC-P71 DSC-P31 2 , Select " " (Image size) using b/B on the control button. FINE STANDARD P.QUALITY MODE PFX 3 , Select " " (Image quality) using b/B on the control button. The menu appears. • You can choose either "FINE" or "STANDARD". • The image size and quality values chosen here will be preserved even when the camera is...
... SIZE DSC-P71 DSC-P31 2 , Select " " (Image size) using b/B on the control button. FINE STANDARD P.QUALITY MODE PFX 3 , Select " " (Image quality) using b/B on the control button. The menu appears. • You can choose either "FINE" or "STANDARD". • The image size and quality values chosen here will be preserved even when the camera is...
Operating Instructions
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...number of pixels displayed. Image size Examples 2048×1536 Very fine prints (DSC-P71) 2048(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 ...Stick" The number of images that can be saved in FINE (STANDARD) mode are viewed 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 a ... The image size value (e.g., 2048×1536) is the screen size used . 25 Shooting still images
...number of pixels displayed. Image size Examples 2048×1536 Very fine prints (DSC-P71) 2048(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 ...Stick" The number of images that can be saved in FINE (STANDARD) mode are viewed 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 a ... The image size value (e.g., 2048×1536) is the screen size used . 25 Shooting still images
Operating Instructions
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... finder. • When you are using the digital zoom feature, the Auto focus frame is set all the way to the W side: distances up to focus on a subject DSC-P71 50 cm (19 11/16 inches) for close -ups of digital zoom W T DSC-P31 The DSC-P31 does not have an optical zoom. There is ...being used when shooting movies (page 83). 28 Digital zoom DSC-P71 When the zoom exceeds 3x, enlargement is not needed...
... finder. • When you are using the digital zoom feature, the Auto focus frame is set all the way to the W side: distances up to focus on a subject DSC-P71 50 cm (19 11/16 inches) for close -ups of digital zoom W T DSC-P31 The DSC-P31 does not have an optical zoom. There is ...being used when shooting movies (page 83). 28 Digital zoom DSC-P71 When the zoom exceeds 3x, enlargement is not needed...
Operating Instructions
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...DSCP71, page 12 for the DSC-P31) will blink in front of ambient light. (no flash): The flash will not be shot within approximately 10 seconds. Flash mode has the following features. No indicator (Auto): Based on . The image will be used regardless of the amount of the camera and press the shutter, ... frame, and press the shutter all the way down while the flash is flashing, ( ) the Flash charge lamp turns on the lighting conditions, the camera will decide if there is enough light, and will use the flash accordingly (factory setting). (forced flash): The flash will be used . Each time ...
...DSCP71, page 12 for the DSC-P31) will blink in front of ambient light. (no flash): The flash will not be shot within approximately 10 seconds. Flash mode has the following features. No indicator (Auto): Based on . The image will be used regardless of the amount of the camera and press the shutter, ... frame, and press the shutter all the way down while the flash is flashing, ( ) the Flash charge lamp turns on the lighting conditions, the camera will decide if there is enough light, and will use the flash accordingly (factory setting). (forced flash): The flash will be used . Each time ...
Operating Instructions
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...DSC-P31), the image will be removed later. • When shooting images with the date and time inserted, the date and time cannot be inserted in the format you can check or change the setting. The SET UP menu is displayed. • When images are shot...DIGITAL ZOOM" item is not displayed on the LCD screen display, when the AE/AF lock lamp of the LCD screen. Shooting with the AE/AF lock indicator on the SET UP screen of the DSC-P31...103. • Just as with the date and time inserted CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : MPEG MOVIE ...
...DSC-P31), the image will be removed later. • When shooting images with the date and time inserted, the date and time cannot be inserted in the format you can check or change the setting. The SET UP menu is displayed. • When images are shot...DIGITAL ZOOM" item is not displayed on the LCD screen display, when the AE/AF lock lamp of the LCD screen. Shooting with the AE/AF lock indicator on the SET UP screen of the DSC-P31...103. • Just as with the date and time inserted CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : MPEG MOVIE ...
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... speed exceeds a 1/2 second, "NR" is displayed before the shutter speed indication, and the camera automatically changes to something other than SCN. • The settings made here will be saved even...from recorded images, providing clear, crisp images. To eliminate the effects of vibration, use of the DSC-P31 (page 61). 3 , Select the desired mode using v/V on the screen. Press the shutter ...mode removes noise from the screen. • When you cancel Scene selection, set to your choice. Shooting still images SCN WB SCN WB 2 , Select "SCN" using b/B on the control button. • ...
... speed exceeds a 1/2 second, "NR" is displayed before the shutter speed indication, and the camera automatically changes to something other than SCN. • The settings made here will be saved even...from recorded images, providing clear, crisp images. To eliminate the effects of vibration, use of the DSC-P31 (page 61). 3 , Select the desired mode using v/V on the screen. Press the shutter ...mode removes noise from the screen. • When you cancel Scene selection, set to your choice. Shooting still images SCN WB SCN WB 2 , Select "SCN" using b/B on the control button. • ...
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... SET UP, and the SET UP screen appears. To turn off the menu display Press the MENU button. The frame of the DSC-P31 (page 61). CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : MPEG MOVIE OFF ON OFF ON SELECT Before advanced operations b Select the setting item you want...) is not displayed on the control button. Changing items in the SET UP screen a Turn the Mode dial to enter the setting. • On the DSC-P31, the "DIGITAL ZOOM" (page 28) and "POWER SAVE" (page 16) items are not displayed.
... SET UP, and the SET UP screen appears. To turn off the menu display Press the MENU button. The frame of the DSC-P31 (page 61). CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : MPEG MOVIE OFF ON OFF ON SELECT Before advanced operations b Select the setting item you want...) is not displayed on the control button. Changing items in the SET UP screen a Turn the Mode dial to enter the setting. • On the DSC-P31, the "DIGITAL ZOOM" (page 28) and "POWER SAVE" (page 16) items are not displayed.
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... 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...over a range from +2.0EV to be set may not actually be used. 56 Advanced still image shooting Shooting techniques In normal shooting, the camera makes automatic exposure adjustments. Adjusting the exposure - Select the exposure adjustment value using b/B. Inadequate...Used when you should give the best results. The value can be shot, if it looks like the image below, you want to change the automatic exposure to , SCN, or .
... 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...over a range from +2.0EV to be set may not actually be used. 56 Advanced still image shooting Shooting techniques In normal shooting, the camera makes automatic exposure adjustments. Adjusting the exposure - Select the exposure adjustment value using b/B. Inadequate...Used when you should give the best results. The value can be shot, if it looks like the image below, you want to change the automatic exposure to , SCN, or .
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...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. Control button MENU button Mode dial You can...-metering) is difficult to the subject - Use them as guidelines only. • If you point the lens up or down, the error increases (DSC-P71 only). b Press the MENU button. Colored to look like an Made to bring out the contrast in your images. SOLARIZE B&W Like an illustration...
...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. Control button MENU button Mode dial You can...-metering) is difficult to the subject - Use them as guidelines only. • If you point the lens up or down, the error increases (DSC-P71 only). b Press the MENU button. Colored to look like an Made to bring out the contrast in your images. SOLARIZE B&W Like an illustration...
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...aiming point disappears, and the camera returns to shoot, then shoot your image. The Spot light-metering aiming point is a characteristic of 256 colors and below. NORMAL (160×120) The maximum number of still images consecutively (GIF animation). For the DSC-P31 a Turn the Mode dial to... or . , SCN, b Press B ( ) on . The Spot lightmetering aiming point disappears, and the camera returns to turn Spot light-metering off. Clip Motion Mode dial setting: You can shoot a number of frames you can be shot...
...aiming point disappears, and the camera returns to shoot, then shoot your image. The Spot light-metering aiming point is a characteristic of 256 colors and below. NORMAL (160×120) The maximum number of still images consecutively (GIF animation). For the DSC-P31 a Turn the Mode dial to... or . , SCN, b Press B ( ) on . The Spot lightmetering aiming point disappears, and the camera returns to turn Spot light-metering off. Clip Motion Mode dial setting: You can shoot a number of frames you can be shot...
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... (146) 1600×1200 8 (14) 16 (28) 32 64 128 (59) (118) (236) 1600 (3:2) 8 16 32 64 128 (DSC-P31) (14) (28) (59) (118) (236) 1280×960 12 21 48 96 192 (21) (42) (88) (176) (352... 64M 128M Normal 40 80 160 320 640 Mobile 350 450 900 1800 3600 Normal: When 10 frames are shot Mobile: When 2 frames are different, depending on the shooting conditions. • For normal shooting times and ...numbers of images that can be saved and the shooting time are shot MPEG movies (Units: seconds) 8M 16M 32M 64M 128M 320 (HQX) 20 40 85 170 340 320...
... (146) 1600×1200 8 (14) 16 (28) 32 64 128 (59) (118) (236) 1600 (3:2) 8 16 32 64 128 (DSC-P31) (14) (28) (59) (118) (236) 1280×960 12 21 48 96 192 (21) (42) (88) (176) (352... 64M 128M Normal 40 80 160 320 640 Mobile 350 450 900 1800 3600 Normal: When 10 frames are shot Mobile: When 2 frames are different, depending on the shooting conditions. • For normal shooting times and ...numbers of images that can be saved and the shooting time are shot MPEG movies (Units: seconds) 8M 16M 32M 64M 128M 320 (HQX) 20 40 85 170 340 320...
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... (page 24). When recording high-quality images, use a high-number setting. Selects the image size used when shooting still pictures (page 24) 92 When the Mode dial is set the prefocus distance (pages 58, 60) Sets the white balance (page 57) To match the ... when the Mode dial is set using a menu with x. Factory settings are indicated with the DSCP71 only) ISO xAUTO / 100 / 200 / 400 (IMAGE SIZE) (DSC-P71) (IMAGE SIZE) (DSC-P31) x2048×1536 / 2048 (3:2)/ 1600×1200 / 1280×960 / 640×480 x1600×1200 / 1600 (3:2) / 1280×960 / 640×480...
... (page 24). When recording high-quality images, use a high-number setting. Selects the image size used when shooting still pictures (page 24) 92 When the Mode dial is set the prefocus distance (pages 58, 60) Sets the white balance (page 57) To match the ... when the Mode dial is set using a menu with x. Factory settings are indicated with the DSCP71 only) ISO xAUTO / 100 / 200 / 400 (IMAGE SIZE) (DSC-P71) (IMAGE SIZE) (DSC-P31) x2048×1536 / 2048 (3:2)/ 1600×1200 / 1280×960 / 640×480 x1600×1200 / 1600 (3:2) / 1280×960 / 640×480...
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... camera DSC-P71 Approx. 3 210 000 pixels DSC-P31 Approx. 1 980 000 pixels Lens DSC-P71 3× zoom lens f=8~24.0 mm (35 mm camera conversion: 39 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...
... camera DSC-P71 Approx. 3 210 000 pixels DSC-P31 Approx. 1 980 000 pixels Lens DSC-P71 3× zoom lens f=8~24.0 mm (35 mm camera conversion: 39 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...