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Attention for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. "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 the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE... INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. 4 Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera.
Attention for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. "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 the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE... INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. 4 Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera.
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... long periods may cause malfunctions. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to direct sunlight for effective use. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may be careful...
... long periods may cause malfunctions. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to direct sunlight for effective use. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may be careful...
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... the DSCP71 unless noted otherwise. The auto zoom lens (for the DSC-P71 only) This camera is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are not actual images shot using this camera. Trademarks • "Memory Stick," , "MagicGate Memory Stick," and , are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • is equipped with an auto zoom lens. Be careful not to bump...
... the DSCP71 unless noted otherwise. The auto zoom lens (for the DSC-P71 only) This camera is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are not actual images shot using this camera. Trademarks • "Memory Stick," , "MagicGate Memory Stick," and , are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • is equipped with an auto zoom lens. Be careful not to bump...
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...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 ... 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 ...
...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 ... 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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...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 images 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 EFFECT).......60 Spot light-metering 61 Shooting multiple frames (CLIP MOTION 62 Shooting in the SET UP screen 55 Advanced still image shooting Adjusting...
...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 images 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 EFFECT).......60 Spot light-metering 61 Shooting multiple frames (CLIP MOTION 62 Shooting in the SET UP screen 55 Advanced still image shooting Adjusting...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... size of images that can be recorded/ played back The tables show approximate guidelines 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... showing single images 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...R6 (size AA) Ni-MH (2) (supplied) Battery life No. The guidelines for changing the "Memory Stick" as necessary.
... size of images that can be recorded/ played back The tables show approximate guidelines 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... showing single images 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...R6 (size AA) Ni-MH (2) (supplied) Battery life No. The guidelines for changing the "Memory Stick" as necessary.
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... a "Memory Stick" Open the "Memory Stick" cover, then push the "Memory Stick" to open it out. • Whenever the Access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. If you insert a "Memory Stick," push it all the way in until it clicks. Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power at this time. 23 Shooting still...
... a "Memory Stick" Open the "Memory Stick" cover, then push the "Memory Stick" to open it out. • Whenever the Access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. If you insert a "Memory Stick," push it all the way in until it clicks. Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power at this time. 23 Shooting still...
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...91. • The image size is the number of images that can be used . 25 Shooting still images For information how to shoot images to shooting conditions. • The image size value (e.g., ...2048×1536) 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 saved in FINE (... mode is normal For the number of images that can differ from among the six options in a "Memory Stick" The number of pixels displayed. Choose an image size and quality level appropriate for the kind of images...
...91. • The image size is the number of images that can be used . 25 Shooting still images For information how to shoot images to shooting conditions. • The image size value (e.g., ...2048×1536) 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 saved in FINE (... mode is normal For the number of images that can differ from among the six options in a "Memory Stick" The number of pixels displayed. Choose an image size and quality level appropriate for the kind of images...
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...are shooting with the battery, if no tasks are performed for a while* with in the "Memory Stick." In such cases, release the shutter, then try to shoot a subject that from the camera and dark • The contrast of the subject and its background is poor • The subject...a luminous body and a lustrous subject • A flashing subject. A beeping sound is heard, the shooting is completed, and the still image is saved in the following subjects. Checking the last shot image (Quick Review) REVIEW 2048 6/8 100-0029 2002 7 4 10:30PM , Press b (7) on , power is automatically shut off...
...are shooting with the battery, if no tasks are performed for a while* with in the "Memory Stick." In such cases, release the shutter, then try to shoot a subject that from the camera and dark • The contrast of the subject and its background is poor • The subject...a luminous body and a lustrous subject • A flashing subject. A beeping sound is heard, the shooting is completed, and the still image is saved in the following subjects. Checking the last shot image (Quick Review) REVIEW 2048 6/8 100-0029 2002 7 4 10:30PM , Press b (7) on , power is automatically shut off...
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... halt the deletion, select "EXIT", then press the center z. 40 Select "OK" again, and press the center z. To cancel the deletion Using V on the screen. "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" is displayed, press the MENU button, select "DELETE" using b/B on the control button, then press the center z.
... halt the deletion, select "EXIT", then press the center z. 40 Select "OK" again, and press the center z. To cancel the deletion Using V on the screen. "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" is displayed, press the MENU button, select "DELETE" using b/B on the control button, then press the center z.
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Deleting still images Deleting on the Index (3 images) screen • SET MENU TO NEXT DELETE EXIT OK APERTURE VALUE : F2.2 SHUTTER SPEED : 1/125 EXPOSURE VALUE : 0.0 ISO : 100 ... control button then press the center z. To cancel the deletion Using b on the control button. 41 At this point, the images have been deleted. When "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" disappears, the images have not yet been deleted.
Deleting still images Deleting on the Index (3 images) screen • SET MENU TO NEXT DELETE EXIT OK APERTURE VALUE : F2.2 SHUTTER SPEED : 1/125 EXPOSURE VALUE : 0.0 ISO : 100 ... control button then press the center z. To cancel the deletion Using b on the control button. 41 At this point, the images have been deleted. When "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" disappears, the images have not yet been deleted.
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To cancel the deletion Use V on the control button, then press the center z. 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. When "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" disappears, the image has been deleted. At this point, the images have not yet been deleted. 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
To cancel the deletion Use V on the control button, then press the center z. 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. When "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" disappears, the image has been deleted. At this point, the images have not yet been deleted. 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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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? O K CANCEL OK 1 , Insert the "Memory Stick" you format a "Memory Stick," be aware that all of the images in the "Memory Stick" will be...to SET UP, and turn on the control button, select "FORMAT" by pressing B. The "Memory Stick" provided with this message disappears, the format is also called "initialization." When this camera, and those available commercially, are already formatted, and can be permanently deleted. 2 , Select...
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? O K CANCEL OK 1 , Insert the "Memory Stick" you format a "Memory Stick," be aware that all of the images in the "Memory Stick" will be...to SET UP, and turn on the control button, select "FORMAT" by pressing B. The "Memory Stick" provided with this message disappears, the format is also called "initialization." When this camera, and those available commercially, are already formatted, and can be permanently deleted. 2 , Select...
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... a USB connector nor a "Memory Stick" slot is provided, you recover your computer from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may be unnecessary depending on your OS. • After you shot to your computer. See the Sony Website for correct 44 operations.....0/v10.1) • Step 1 may not recover at the factory is required for operating systems not listed above . Copying still images to your computer Copying still images to your computer Follow the steps below to copy the images you complete the installation of USB device. • Operations...
... a USB connector nor a "Memory Stick" slot is provided, you recover your computer from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may be unnecessary depending on your OS. • After you shot to your computer. See the Sony Website for correct 44 operations.....0/v10.1) • Step 1 may not recover at the factory is required for operating systems not listed above . Copying still images to your computer Copying still images to your computer Follow the steps below to copy the images you complete the installation of USB device. • Operations...
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...the "Memory Stick," see page 23. • For further details on the AC power adaptor, see page 19. 2 , Turn on each window. • Be sure to install DirectX when using the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software to copy images to your computer. Connect the camera and .... To install this software, click "PIXELA ImageMixer," on the operating window, then follow instructions on the PC and your camera. 46 Your computer restarts when the installation is completed. 2 Preparing your camera "Memory Stick" To the wall outlet (mains) 3 1 3 4 , Click "Yes, I want to restart my computer now,"...
...the "Memory Stick," see page 23. • For further details on the AC power adaptor, see page 19. 2 , Turn on each window. • Be sure to install DirectX when using the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software to copy images to your computer. Connect the camera and .... To install this software, click "PIXELA ImageMixer," on the operating window, then follow instructions on the PC and your camera. 46 Your computer restarts when the installation is completed. 2 Preparing your camera "Memory Stick" To the wall outlet (mains) 3 1 3 4 , Click "Yes, I want to restart my computer now,"...
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...the rear panel. • When using a desktop computer, connect the USB cable to recognize your camera. Copying still images to "NORMAL" in the SET UP settings (page 98). Proceed to your camera. 3 Connecting your camera to your computer USB MODE NORMAL a a a a 1 , Open the jack cover, and... screen of the desktop. 2 Click (Sony DSC), then click "Stop." 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click "OK." 4 Click "OK." 5 Disconnect the USB cable or remove the "Memory Stick." Removing the USB cable from your computer or the "Memory Stick" from your computer. • When ...
...the rear panel. • When using a desktop computer, connect the USB cable to recognize your camera. Copying still images to "NORMAL" in the SET UP settings (page 98). Proceed to your camera. 3 Connecting your camera to your computer USB MODE NORMAL a a a a 1 , Open the jack cover, and... screen of the desktop. 2 Click (Sony DSC), then click "Stop." 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click "OK." 4 Click "OK." 5 Disconnect the USB cable or remove the "Memory Stick." Removing the USB cable from your computer or the "Memory Stick" from your computer. • When ...
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The contents of the "Memory Stick" inserted in which an image with the new one, click "Yes." The image files are copied to the "My Documents" folder. • When you want to your camera. • The folder names vary depending on the type of copying images into the "My Documents" folder. ...file name is not shown, see the next page. • You can use the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software to copy images to overwrite it, click "No," then change the file name. 48 When you shot using Windows XP, see the software's help files. 2 , Double-click "DCIM," then double-click "...
The contents of the "Memory Stick" inserted in which an image with the new one, click "Yes." The image files are copied to the "My Documents" folder. • When you want to your camera. • The folder names vary depending on the type of copying images into the "My Documents" folder. ...file name is not shown, see the next page. • You can use the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software to copy images to overwrite it, click "No," then change the file name. 48 When you shot using Windows XP, see the software's help files. 2 , Double-click "DCIM," then double-click "...
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...Memory Stick" are already installed. 1 Click "Device Manager." 2 Double-click " Other Devices." 3 Confirm if there is a " Sony DSC" or " Sony Handycam" with a mark. 3 If you find either of your computer When a removable disk icon is deleted. The "System Property" window appears. 2 Confirm if other devices are displayed. 49 The "Scanner and Camera...of the devices above, follow the steps below to your computer. 2 , Click "Next." Copying still images to delete them. 1 Click " Sony DSC" or " Sony Handycam." 2 Click "Delete." The device is not shown 1 Right-click "My Computer," then ...
...Memory Stick" are already installed. 1 Click "Device Manager." 2 Double-click " Other Devices." 3 Confirm if there is a " Sony DSC" or " Sony Handycam" with a mark. 3 If you find either of your computer When a removable disk icon is deleted. The "System Property" window appears. 2 Confirm if other devices are displayed. 49 The "Scanner and Camera...of the devices above, follow the steps below to your computer. 2 , Click "Next." Copying still images to delete them. 1 Click " Sony DSC" or " Sony Handycam." 2 Click "Delete." The device is not shown 1 Right-click "My Computer," then ...