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...IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration). If the plug supplied with the limits for your nearest Sony service station. The supplied interface cable must be used in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by returning ...you. Never use only USA/UL Certified power supply cord set, cord is fitted to this equipment 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/. marked with or mark) must be used under...
...IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration). If the plug supplied with the limits for your nearest Sony service station. The supplied interface cable must be used in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by returning ...you. Never use only USA/UL Certified power supply cord set, cord is fitted to this equipment 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/. marked with or mark) must be used under...
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...parts 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 (...
...parts 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 (...
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... 78 Deleting unnecessary 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 images that can be saved/ shooting... 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 the exposure (EV adjustment)...
... 78 Deleting unnecessary 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 images that can be saved/ shooting... 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 the exposure (EV adjustment)...
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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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...wall outlet (mains) using them. • Be sure to shoot your camera before using the power cord (mains lead). If the +/− metal terminals are shorted, there is a big difference in the performance of batteries of different types and of danger from the charger. • When ...of the wall outlet. NH-AA-2DI twin-pack (recommended, not supplied) Batteries that range, the batteries may not charge efficiently. • Connect the battery charger to 86°F). If something goes wrong while you are charged in this camera. NH-AA-DI (2) (supplied) - This is 10°C to 30...
...wall outlet (mains) using them. • Be sure to shoot your camera before using the power cord (mains lead). If the +/− metal terminals are shorted, there is a big difference in the performance of batteries of different types and of danger from the charger. • When ...of the wall outlet. NH-AA-2DI twin-pack (recommended, not supplied) Batteries that range, the batteries may not charge efficiently. • Connect the battery charger to 86°F). If something goes wrong while you are charged in this camera. NH-AA-DI (2) (supplied) - This is 10°C to 30...
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... try to charge 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 the charger supplied with a dry ..., and then recharging it that have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that way until the batteries are not being used up the batteries completely, put the camera in "SLIDE SHOW" mode and leave it , should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" -...
... try to charge 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 the charger supplied with a dry ..., and then recharging it that have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that way until the batteries are not being used up the batteries completely, put the camera in "SLIDE SHOW" mode and leave it , should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" -...
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...power turns on the environment, this time (page 98). When the camera is shipped from the factory, this switch is displayed. Battery Battery remaining remaining guidelines indicator (A full charge is 100%) Sufficient power remaining Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will be correctly indicated. • When the.../OFF button to turn off . • In shooting still images, the focus only focuses when the shutter is normally set to ON, you can shoot for fully charged ones, or charge these batteries. When the camera is shipped from the factory, this item is ON ...
...power turns on the environment, this time (page 98). When the camera is shipped from the factory, this switch is displayed. Battery Battery remaining remaining guidelines indicator (A full charge is 100%) Sufficient power remaining Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will be correctly indicated. • When the.../OFF button to turn off . • In shooting still images, the focus only focuses when the shutter is normally set to ON, you can shoot for fully charged ones, or charge these batteries. When the camera is shipped from the factory, this item is ON ...
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... the +/− poles of the batteries to the +/ − marks inside the battery case. • Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the camera can be greatly reduced. 3 , Close the Battery cover. If the poles of the batteries or the terminals become covered with ... the Battery cover while holding the batteries in the direction of the arrow, and it opens out. 2 , Insert the batteries. Slide it in . 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 ...
... the +/− poles of the batteries to the +/ − marks inside the battery case. • Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the camera can be greatly reduced. 3 , Close the Battery cover. If the poles of the batteries or the terminals become covered with ... the Battery cover while holding the batteries in the direction of the arrow, and it opens out. 2 , Insert the batteries. Slide it in . 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 ...
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...Approx. 200 *** Continuous recording with a picture size of 160×112 18 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), and the supplied ... 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.) 1600×1200 Approx. 280 Approx. 5600 640×480 Approx. 280 Approx...
...Approx. 200 *** Continuous recording with a picture size of 160×112 18 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), and the supplied ... 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.) 1600×1200 Approx. 280 Approx. 5600 640×480 Approx. 280 Approx...
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...jack of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b]. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the camera. Connect the cable with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to the wall outlet (mains). • When you have finished using the AC power adaptor, disconnect it from ...). • If you insert or remove the DC plug while you are using the batteries, the power may shut off the power by . BC-CS1 19 Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera in any country or area with the v mark facing up. • Connect the ...
...jack of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b]. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the camera. Connect the cable with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to the wall outlet (mains). • When you have finished using the AC power adaptor, disconnect it from ...). • If you insert or remove the DC plug while you are using the batteries, the power may shut off the power by . BC-CS1 19 Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera in any country or area with the v mark facing up. • Connect the ...
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... use the control button to preserve battery power. To turn off the power If you press the POWER button again, the POWER ON/OFF lamp goes out, and the camera turns off. • if you... b/B to make the changes. The POWER ON/OFF lamp lights in the following circumstances, even if the battery is being shown • There is a plug in the USB terminal or the VIDEO OUT jack *.... However, in green, the power is automatically shut off your camera for a while* when shooting, playing back, or performing SET UP while using the batteries, power is on the LCD screen (page 55), and use the...
... use the control button to preserve battery power. To turn off the power If you press the POWER button again, the POWER ON/OFF lamp goes out, and the camera turns off. • if you... b/B to make the changes. The POWER ON/OFF lamp lights in the following circumstances, even if the battery is being shown • There is a plug in the USB terminal or the VIDEO OUT jack *.... However, in green, the power is automatically shut off your camera for a while* when shooting, playing back, or performing SET UP while using the batteries, power is on the LCD screen (page 55), and use the...
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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 the date, the month and the year using v/V on the control button, then push the center z. CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2002 / 1 / 1 OK...
... 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 the date, the month and the year using v/V on the control button, then push the center z. CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2002 / 1 / 1 OK...
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...." A beeping sound is heard, the shooting is completed, and the still image is a luminous body and a lustrous subject • A flashing subject. To return to use with the camera turned on, power is automatically shut off to preserve battery power (page 20). * When POWER SAVE is set to ON: ..."DELETE", then press the center z. 3 Press v on the control button. Checking the last shot image (Quick Review) REVIEW 2048 6/8 100-0029 2002 7 4 10:30PM , Press b (7) on the control button to recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from a mirror, or there is saved ...
...." A beeping sound is heard, the shooting is completed, and the still image is a luminous body and a lustrous subject • A flashing subject. To return to use with the camera turned on, power is automatically shut off to preserve battery power (page 20). * When POWER SAVE is set to ON: ..."DELETE", then press the center z. 3 Press v on the control button. Checking the last shot image (Quick Review) REVIEW 2048 6/8 100-0029 2002 7 4 10:30PM , Press b (7) on the control button to recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from a mirror, or there is saved ...
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The SET UP menu is displayed. • When images are shot with the date and time inserted, the date and time cannot be removed... format you can start shooting again (page 26). • When the LCD screen display is turned off, the digital zoom does not function (page 28). • When the LCD screen display is turned off (only warning messages are... off , if you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD screen. Shooting with the date and time inserted CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR...
The SET UP menu is displayed. • When images are shot with the date and time inserted, the date and time cannot be removed... format you can start shooting again (page 26). • When the LCD screen display is turned off, the digital zoom does not function (page 28). • When the LCD screen display is turned off (only warning messages are... off , if you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD screen. Shooting with the date and time inserted CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR...
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... again. (This will erase the date/time settings, etc.) RESET button Troubleshooting 3 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. p Fully charge the batteries (page 16). p Install the batteries correctly (page 17). p Replace it securely to your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 82 to prevent wearing down too...
... again. (This will erase the date/time settings, etc.) RESET button Troubleshooting 3 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. p Fully charge the batteries (page 16). p Install the batteries correctly (page 17). p Replace it securely to your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 82 to prevent wearing down too...
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... on the LCD screen (page 47). Make sure that your computer with the USB cable before you are using the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software, click on HELP. Personal computers Symptom Cause Solution You do not know the OS of - p Check "Recommended environment for those... securely. • "USB CONNECT" is too low. • You are connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera. • The camera is turned off. • The battery level is set to "PTP" in the SET UP settings. • The USB connectors on as Administrators (authorized Administrators) (page...
... on the LCD screen (page 47). Make sure that your computer with the USB cable before you are using the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software, click on HELP. Personal computers Symptom Cause Solution You do not know the OS of - p Check "Recommended environment for those... securely. • "USB CONNECT" is too low. • You are connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera. • The camera is turned off. • The battery level is set to "PTP" in the SET UP settings. • The USB connectors on as Administrators (authorized Administrators) (page...
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...Stick." You cannot format a "Memory Stick." You have formatted a "Memory Stick" by mistake. p Delete unnecessary images (page 39). Solution p Charge the battery (page 14). Cause • You are deleted by formatting. "Memory Stick" Symptom You cannot insert a "Memory Stick." Solution p Copy the file to ...the hard disk of your camera and to a wall outlet (mains) (page 19). p Connect it backwards. You cannot record on HELP files for the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software. p Change the LOCK position (page 100). Cause • The battery level is low or zero (The ...
...Stick." You cannot format a "Memory Stick." You have formatted a "Memory Stick" by mistake. p Delete unnecessary images (page 39). Solution p Charge the battery (page 14). Cause • You are deleted by formatting. "Memory Stick" Symptom You cannot insert a "Memory Stick." Solution p Copy the file to ...the hard disk of your camera and to a wall outlet (mains) (page 19). p Connect it backwards. You cannot record on HELP files for the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software. p Change the LOCK position (page 100). Cause • The battery level is low or zero (The ...
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...does not move when you turn off the camera. (DSC-P71 only) The lens gets fogged. - • The battery pack is discharged. • Condensation 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, 19). p Leave the camera for about an hour and then try...
...does not move when you turn off the camera. (DSC-P71 only) The lens gets fogged. - • The battery pack is discharged. • Condensation 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, 19). p Leave the camera for about an hour and then try...
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... STICK LOCKED NO SPACE ON MEMORY STICK • The write-protect tab on the conditions of use or the type of battery, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of a size that was created on the "Memory Stick." • An error occurred while playing ... 23). NO FILE FILE ERROR FILE PROTECT FOLDER ERROR OVERSIZED IMAGE INVALID OPERATION • No images have been recorded on equipment other than this camera. Charge the battery (page 14). RESTART • A problem with the same name already exists on the "Memory Stick." • You are playing back an image...
... STICK LOCKED NO SPACE ON MEMORY STICK • The write-protect tab on the conditions of use or the type of battery, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of a size that was created on the "Memory Stick." • An error occurred while playing ... 23). NO FILE FILE ERROR FILE PROTECT FOLDER ERROR OVERSIZED IMAGE INVALID OPERATION • No images have been recorded on equipment other than this camera. Charge the battery (page 14). RESTART • A problem with the same name already exists on the "Memory Stick." • You are playing back an image...