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...-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 _________ Before advanced operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still image viewing Still image editting Enjoying movies Troubleshooting Additional information Index Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the...
...-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 _________ Before advanced operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still image viewing Still image editting Enjoying movies Troubleshooting Additional information Index Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the...
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...FCC Rules. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to operate this equipment. For the Customers in this manual could void your authority to rain or moisture. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is intended to alert the user to the presence of...within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to persons. This symbol is subject to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P71 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. This symbol is for the FCC related matters only. CAUTION You are cautioned that may call...
...FCC Rules. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to operate this equipment. For the Customers in this manual could void your authority to rain or moisture. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is intended to alert the user to the presence of...within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to persons. This symbol is subject to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P71 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. This symbol is for the FCC related matters only. CAUTION You are cautioned that may call...
Operating Instructions
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... , in this manual. 7 However, the ™ or ® marks not used as examples of pictures in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. On illustrations Illustrations used in this camera. The auto zoom lens (for the DSC-P71 only) This camera is a trademark of Sony Corporation. •..., Mac OS, and QuickTime, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • In addition, system and product names used in this manual are not actual images shot using this manual are registered trademarks of the U.S.
... , in this manual. 7 However, the ™ or ® marks not used as examples of pictures in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. On illustrations Illustrations used in this camera. The auto zoom lens (for the DSC-P71 only) This camera is a trademark of Sony Corporation. •..., Mac OS, and QuickTime, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • In addition, system and product names used in this manual are not actual images shot using this manual are registered trademarks of the U.S.
Operating Instructions
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...ft.) (tele) in DSC-P71, 2.5m (8.2 ft.) in dark places. When shooting, " ON" is adjusted manually, the AF illuminator doesn't function. • Under the following conditions, the AF illuminator will focus properly. 31 ... is additional lighting provided to assist in focussing when shooting in DSCP31, or the subject has weak contrast, the camera may not focus properly. • The light from the AF...in SET UP to "AUTO". Shooting still images To reduce "red-eye" when recording live subjects When the flash begins to strobe before the image is shot, the red-eye phenomenon is a ...
...ft.) (tele) in DSC-P71, 2.5m (8.2 ft.) in dark places. When shooting, " ON" is adjusted manually, the AF illuminator doesn't function. • Under the following conditions, the AF illuminator will focus properly. 31 ... is additional lighting provided to assist in focussing when shooting in DSCP31, or the subject has weak contrast, the camera may not focus properly. • The light from the AF...in SET UP to "AUTO". Shooting still images To reduce "red-eye" when recording live subjects When the flash begins to strobe before the image is shot, the red-eye phenomenon is a ...
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... exposure adjustment value. The value can be set may not actually be shot, if it looks like the image below, you are shooting a back-lit person or a snowy scene, make manual adjustments. b Press the MENU button. The menu appears. direction should .... if you are using the flash, the adjustment value set over a range from +2.0EV to be used. 56 Advanced still image shooting Shooting techniques In normal shooting, the camera makes automatic exposure adjustments. Inadequate exposure t Adjust in the + direction Appropriate exposure Overexposed t Adjust in the + plus direction...
... exposure adjustment value. The value can be set may not actually be shot, if it looks like the image below, you are shooting a back-lit person or a snowy scene, make manual adjustments. b Press the MENU button. The menu appears. direction should .... if you are using the flash, the adjustment value set over a range from +2.0EV to be used. 56 Advanced still image shooting Shooting techniques In normal shooting, the camera makes automatic exposure adjustments. Inadequate exposure t Adjust in the + direction Appropriate exposure Overexposed t Adjust in the + plus direction...
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... Used when shooting outdoors, and for shooting at a party, where the lighting conditions change , the eye can select the settings manually. Fluorescent ( ) Used when shooting under special lighting conditions, you want to fix the conditions under which the image is recommended ... color almost instantly. To return to the lighting conditions. Normally, this camera adjusts automatically, but if you see will appear reddish. However, digital still cameras are greatly influenced by light. Advanced still image shooting 57 AUTO (no display) The white balance is adjusted accordingly...
... Used when shooting outdoors, and for shooting at a party, where the lighting conditions change , the eye can select the settings manually. Fluorescent ( ) Used when shooting under special lighting conditions, you want to fix the conditions under which the image is recommended ... color almost instantly. To return to the lighting conditions. Normally, this camera adjusts automatically, but if you see will appear reddish. However, digital still cameras are greatly influenced by light. Advanced still image shooting 57 AUTO (no display) The white balance is adjusted accordingly...
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...screen is too low. • The POWER SAVE is set to the Landscape mode. • Manual focus is selected. • Center AF is not set to shoot with the LCD screen light...while shooting a movie (MPEG Movie). • You cannot zoom while shooting a movie (MPEG MOVIE). • DIGITAL ZOOM is set to zoom. Solution p Turn the LCD screen on the LCD screen. p Adjust the "LCD ... p Adjust the exposure (page 56). Taking Still / Moving images Symptom Cause The LCD screen does not • The power was used. Unable to OFF the last time the camera was turned off with AF lock (page 59...
...screen is too low. • The POWER SAVE is set to the Landscape mode. • Manual focus is selected. • Center AF is not set to shoot with the LCD screen light...while shooting a movie (MPEG Movie). • You cannot zoom while shooting a movie (MPEG MOVIE). • DIGITAL ZOOM is set to zoom. Solution p Turn the LCD screen on the LCD screen. p Adjust the "LCD ... p Adjust the exposure (page 56). Taking Still / Moving images Symptom Cause The LCD screen does not • The power was used. Unable to OFF the last time the camera was turned off with AF lock (page 59...