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... serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DSC-P71/P51/P31 Serial No. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DSC-P71/P51/P31 © 2002 Sony Corporation 3-074-351-13(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing...
... serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DSC-P71/P51/P31 Serial No. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DSC-P71/P51/P31 © 2002 Sony Corporation 3-074-351-13(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing...
Operating Instructions
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Identifying the parts (continued) (DSC-P51) 1 2 3 6 Attaching the strap 4 5 7 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. 10
Identifying the parts (continued) (DSC-P51) 1 2 3 6 Attaching the strap 4 5 7 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. 10
Operating Instructions
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...). • Be sure to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries supplied with the DSC-P71) * Use of AA alkaline batteries may not charge efficiently. • Connect the battery charger to shoot your camera before using the charger, immediately shut off , and use the battery case (supplied... to charge the batteries in this camera. To the wall outlet (mains) Power cord (mains lead) Charge lamp 2 , Connect the charger to 86°F). If the batteries are charged in an environment where the temperature is especially true in the DSC-P51/P31) When alkaline batteries are noticeably...
...). • Be sure to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries supplied with the DSC-P71) * Use of AA alkaline batteries may not charge efficiently. • Connect the battery charger to shoot your camera before using the charger, immediately shut off , and use the battery case (supplied... to charge the batteries in this camera. To the wall outlet (mains) Power cord (mains lead) Charge lamp 2 , Connect the charger to 86°F). If the batteries are charged in an environment where the temperature is especially true in the DSC-P51/P31) When alkaline batteries are noticeably...
Operating Instructions
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...blinks), the LCD screen turns off. • In shooting still images, the focus only focuses when the shutter is pushed down halfway. 16 DSC-P51/P31 Set the POWER SAVE switch to ON. You cannot change the settings for fully charged ones, or charge these batteries. Battery Battery remaining ...100%) Sufficient power remaining Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will be darker than it on. • Based on the conditions under which the camera is being used and the state of power remaining using the flash, press v ( ) on the control button, and select (forced flash) or Auto...
...blinks), the LCD screen turns off. • In shooting still images, the focus only focuses when the shutter is pushed down halfway. 16 DSC-P51/P31 Set the POWER SAVE switch to ON. You cannot change the settings for fully charged ones, or charge these batteries. Battery Battery remaining ...100%) Sufficient power remaining Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will be darker than it on. • Based on the conditions under which the camera is being used and the state of power remaining using the flash, press v ( ) on the control button, and select (forced flash) or Auto...
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... Approx. 180 Approx. 3600 Approx. 120 Approx. 2400 Approx. 150 Approx. 3000 * Recording one approximately every three seconds 18 Shooting*** movies images Model DSC-P71 DSC-P51 DSC-P31 LCD screen ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF R6 (size AA) Ni-MH (2) (supplied) Approx. 120 Approx. 170 Approx. 150 Approx. 200... 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 approximately every three seconds Playing back** still images Model DSC-P71 DSC-P51 DSC-P31 Image size 2048×...
... Approx. 180 Approx. 3600 Approx. 120 Approx. 2400 Approx. 150 Approx. 3000 * Recording one approximately every three seconds 18 Shooting*** movies images Model DSC-P71 DSC-P51 DSC-P31 LCD screen ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF R6 (size AA) Ni-MH (2) (supplied) Approx. 120 Approx. 170 Approx. 150 Approx. 200... 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 approximately every three seconds Playing back** still images Model DSC-P71 DSC-P51 DSC-P31 Image size 2048×...
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... LCD screen (page 55), and use the control button 0EV 0EV EV WB ISO AUTO WHITE BAL ISO To change the current settings of the DSC-P51/P31 (page 61). 20 The Auto Power Off function If no tasks are being played back • A slide show is being shown • There is... not work. • Movies are performed for a while* when shooting, viewing, or performing SET UP while using the batteries, power is automatically shut off your camera for the first time, the CLOCK SET screen appears (see the next page). However, in green, the power is set to OFF: approximately 3 minutes How...
... LCD screen (page 55), and use the control button 0EV 0EV EV WB ISO AUTO WHITE BAL ISO To change the current settings of the DSC-P51/P31 (page 61). 20 The Auto Power Off function If no tasks are being played back • A slide show is being shown • There is... not work. • Movies are performed for a while* when shooting, viewing, or performing SET UP while using the batteries, power is automatically shut off your camera for the first time, the CLOCK SET screen appears (see the next page). However, in green, the power is set to OFF: approximately 3 minutes How...
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...; You can choose either [FINE] or [STANDARD]. • The image size and quality values chosen here will be preserved even when the camera is not displayed on the menu of the DSC-P51/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-P51/ 2 P31 , Select (Image size) using b/B on the power, and then push the MENU button. The image size is completed, press the MENU button....
...; You can choose either [FINE] or [STANDARD]. • The image size and quality values chosen here will be preserved even when the camera is not displayed on the menu of the DSC-P51/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-P51/ 2 P31 , Select (Image size) using b/B on the power, and then push the MENU button. The image size is completed, press the MENU button....
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... in a "Memory 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 the following tables. For information how to shoot images to... (compression ratio) based on a personal computer. When the images are shown below. (Units: number of images) Capacity Image size 2048×1536 (DSC-P71) 2048(3:2) (DSC-P71) 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) (DSC-P51/P31) 1280×960 640×480 8MB 5 (9) 5 (9) 8 (15) 8 (15) 12 (22) 48 (118) 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 10 ...
... in a "Memory 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 the following tables. For information how to shoot images to... (compression ratio) based on a personal computer. When the images are shown below. (Units: number of images) Capacity Image size 2048×1536 (DSC-P71) 2048(3:2) (DSC-P71) 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) (DSC-P51/P31) 1280×960 640×480 8MB 5 (9) 5 (9) 8 (15) 8 (15) 12 (22) 48 (118) 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 10 ...
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...distance to a subject is set to , the exposure and focus are adjusted automatically. 26 2 , Hold your camera with your both hands and position a subject in 3 green t remains on , Press and hold the shutter halfway... than this, use Macro mode (DSC-P71 only). • The frame appearing on the LCD screen shows the limits of the frame to the T (telephoto) side; The camera beeps. and 10cm (3 15/16... inches) or more details on the AF range finder, see page 58.) Flashes in the center of the area where the focus will be adjusted. (For more for the DSC-P51...
...distance to a subject is set to , the exposure and focus are adjusted automatically. 26 2 , Hold your camera with your both hands and position a subject in 3 green t remains on , Press and hold the shutter halfway... than this, use Macro mode (DSC-P71 only). • The frame appearing on the LCD screen shows the limits of the frame to the T (telephoto) side; The camera beeps. and 10cm (3 15/16... inches) or more details on the AF range finder, see page 58.) Flashes in the center of the area where the focus will be adjusted. (For more for the DSC-P51...
Operating Instructions
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... accordingly (factory setting). (forced flash): The flash will be used regardless of the amount of the camera and press the shutter, the focus and the exposure may notice some "noise" in a dark place..., you press the button, the display changes as follows. Each time you may not be shot within approximately 10 seconds. Selecting a flash mode 2048 3 0EV F2.3 50 2 , Center the subject in ...used. The Self-timer lamp (page 8 for the DSCP71, page 10 for the DSC-P51, page 12 for the DSC-P31) will blink in the frame, and press the shutter all the way down while...
... accordingly (factory setting). (forced flash): The flash will be used regardless of the amount of the camera and press the shutter, the focus and the exposure may notice some "noise" in a dark place..., you press the button, the display changes as follows. Each time you may not be shot within approximately 10 seconds. Selecting a flash mode 2048 3 0EV F2.3 50 2 , Center the subject in ...used. The Self-timer lamp (page 8 for the DSCP71, page 10 for the DSC-P51, page 12 for the DSC-P31) will blink in the frame, and press the shutter all the way down while...
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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... be inserted in the format you chose. • The "DIGITAL ZOOM" item is turned off, if you press the (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro, DSC-P71) or (SPOT METER, DSC-P51/P31), the image will be displayed on the screen for approximately... and remains lit, you can check or change the setting. Shooting with the date and time inserted CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : MPEG MOVIE OFF ON OFF AUTO SELECT 1 , Set ...
The SET UP menu is displayed. • When images are shot with the date and time inserted, the date and time cannot be removed... be inserted in the format you chose. • The "DIGITAL ZOOM" item is turned off, if you press the (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro, DSC-P71) or (SPOT METER, DSC-P51/P31), the image will be displayed on the screen for approximately... and remains lit, you can check or change the setting. Shooting with the date and time inserted CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : MPEG MOVIE OFF ON OFF AUTO SELECT 1 , Set ...
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... CAPTURING black. To eliminate the effects of vibration, use of the DSC-P51/P31 (page 61). 3 , Select the desired mode using v/V on the menu of a tripod is recommended. When the setting is displayed before the shutter speed indication, and the camera automatically changes to your choice. The menu disappears from recorded images, providing...
... CAPTURING black. To eliminate the effects of vibration, use of the DSC-P51/P31 (page 61). 3 , Select the desired mode using v/V on the menu of a tripod is recommended. When the setting is displayed before the shutter speed indication, and the camera automatically changes to your choice. The menu disappears from recorded images, providing...
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...: VIDEO OUT : USB CONNECT : POWER SAVE : SHUTTER O N OFF OK c Press the center z on the control button. The frame of the DSC-P51/P31 (page 61). On the DSC-P51/P31, the "POWER SAVE" (page 16) item is not displayed on the control button. Changing items in the SET UP screen a Set the...to change using v/V/b/B on the control button to enter the setting. • On the DSC-P31, the "DIGITAL ZOOM" (page 28) and "POWER SAVE" (page 16) items are not displayed. How to setup and operate your camera Here we will be made. • (SPOT METER) is not displayed. Control button ...
...: VIDEO OUT : USB CONNECT : POWER SAVE : SHUTTER O N OFF OK c Press the center z on the control button. The frame of the DSC-P51/P31 (page 61). On the DSC-P51/P31, the "POWER SAVE" (page 16) item is not displayed on the control button. Changing items in the SET UP screen a Set the...to change using v/V/b/B on the control button to enter the setting. • On the DSC-P31, the "DIGITAL ZOOM" (page 28) and "POWER SAVE" (page 16) items are not displayed. How to setup and operate your camera Here we will be made. • (SPOT METER) is not displayed. Control button ...
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Advanced still image shooting Shooting techniques In normal shooting, the camera makes automatic exposure adjustments. if you have a dark subject that fills the screen, making your adjustments in the - The value can be set may not actually be shot, if it looks like the image below, you want to change the automatic ...exposure to one of the subject on the menu of the DSC-P51/P31 (page 61). • When the subject is at the brightest or ...
Advanced still image shooting Shooting techniques In normal shooting, the camera makes automatic exposure adjustments. if you have a dark subject that fills the screen, making your adjustments in the - The value can be set may not actually be shot, if it looks like the image below, you want to change the automatic ...exposure to one of the subject on the menu of the DSC-P51/P31 (page 61). • When the subject is at the brightest or ...
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c Aim the Spot light-metering aiming point at the spot you can be shot in Clip Motion in one Clip Motion shot is ten. The Spot lightmetering aiming point disappears, and the camera returns to normal light-metering. For this mode. • MOBILE mode has strict file size limits, so picture quality falls ... on a home page, or for use on the control button to color levels of images you want to shoot, then shoot your image. For the DSC-P51/P31 a Set the mode dial to or . , SCN, b Press B ( ) on a home page. NORMAL (160×120) The maximum number of frames you can shoot a number...
c Aim the Spot light-metering aiming point at the spot you can be shot in Clip Motion in one Clip Motion shot is ten. The Spot lightmetering aiming point disappears, and the camera returns to normal light-metering. For this mode. • MOBILE mode has strict file size limits, so picture quality falls ... on a home page, or for use on the control button to color levels of images you want to shoot, then shoot your image. For the DSC-P51/P31 a Set the mode dial to or . , SCN, b Press B ( ) on a home page. NORMAL (160×120) The maximum number of frames you can shoot a number...
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...image is too bright. • You cannot zoom while shooting a movie (MPEG MOVIE) (DSC-P71/P31 only). • You cannot zoom while shooting a movie (MPEG MOVIE). • [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [OFF] in SET UP (DSC-P71/P51 only). • The LCD screen is OFF. • You are shooting a subject with ...] in a dark location, like stage lighting. • The LCD is set to [B&W] mode. Digital zoom does not function. p Change it to zoom. The image is set to [OFF] the last time the camera was turned off with the LCD screen light when the power is • [P. p Adjust the ...
...image is too bright. • You cannot zoom while shooting a movie (MPEG MOVIE) (DSC-P71/P31 only). • You cannot zoom while shooting a movie (MPEG MOVIE). • [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [OFF] in SET UP (DSC-P71/P51 only). • The LCD screen is OFF. • You are shooting a subject with ...] in a dark location, like stage lighting. • The LCD is set to [B&W] mode. Digital zoom does not function. p Change it to zoom. The image is set to [OFF] the last time the camera was turned off with the LCD screen light when the power is • [P. p Adjust the ...
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... P71/P51) Selects whether to insert the date and time into the image (page 32). Resets the file numbering and starts from 0001 each time the "Memory Stick" is played back. The date and time will not be displayed when the image is changed . - Additional information CAMERA Item ...items Set the mode dial to focus on a "Memory Stick", including even erasure protected images (page 43). - Factory settings are indicated with x. DIGITAL ZOOM (DSC- RED EYE REDUCTION ON / xOFF Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using a flash (page 31). Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in...
... P71/P51) Selects whether to insert the date and time into the image (page 32). Resets the file numbering and starts from 0001 each time the "Memory Stick" is played back. The date and time will not be displayed when the image is changed . - Additional information CAMERA Item ...items Set the mode dial to focus on a "Memory Stick", including even erasure protected images (page 43). - Factory settings are indicated with x. DIGITAL ZOOM (DSC- RED EYE REDUCTION ON / xOFF Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using a flash (page 31). Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in...
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... ISO sensitivity is set to have been considerably shortened, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of camera DSC-P71 Approx. 3 210 000 pixels DSC-P51 Approx. 1 980 000 pixels DSC-P31 Approx. 1 980 000 pixels Exposure control Automatic, Scene Selection (3 mode) White balanceAutomatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent Data formats Moving...
... ISO sensitivity is set to have been considerably shortened, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of camera DSC-P71 Approx. 3 210 000 pixels DSC-P51 Approx. 1 980 000 pixels DSC-P31 Approx. 1 980 000 pixels Exposure control Automatic, Scene Selection (3 mode) White balanceAutomatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent Data formats Moving...
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...; 1 9/16 58 × 39.5 inches) mm (4 1/4 × 2 3/8 × (W/H/D, protruding portions not included) DSC-P71 284 g (10 oz) (camera, two batteries, "Memory Stick" and wrist strap included) DSC-P51 275 g (10 oz) (camera, two batteries, "Memory Stick" and wrist strap included) DSC-P31 231 g (8 oz) (camera, two batteries, "Memory Stick" and wrist strap included) BC-CS1 Ni-MH...
...; 1 9/16 58 × 39.5 inches) mm (4 1/4 × 2 3/8 × (W/H/D, protruding portions not included) DSC-P71 284 g (10 oz) (camera, two batteries, "Memory Stick" and wrist strap included) DSC-P51 275 g (10 oz) (camera, two batteries, "Memory Stick" and wrist strap included) DSC-P31 231 g (8 oz) (camera, two batteries, "Memory Stick" and wrist strap included) BC-CS1 Ni-MH...