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Cutting movies	78
Deleting movies	76
Shooting movies	74
Viewing movies	75
MPG	52
N
NR slow shutter	35
NTSC	98
O
On moisture condensation	99
P
PAL	98
Picture effect	60
Power
An external power source	19
batteries	14
Inserting the batteries	17
ON/OFF	20
Precautions	99
R
RED EYE REDUCTION	31, 97
RESET button	9, 11, 13, 90
S
SCENE SELECTION	34
SCN	34
Self-timer	29
Set up
SET UP	55

Setting
Changing menu		55
Date and time		21
Image quality		24
Image size	24, 25, 91
SET UP		55
Setting the date and time		21
SHARPNESS		93
Shooting close-ups (Macro)		28
Shooting mode
Clip Motion		62
E-MAIL		65
MPEG MOVIE		74
Shooting (using auto adjustment mode)		26
Shooting in Multi Burst mode		64
Shooting with the date and time inserted		32
Still image playback
Index (9 images) screen		37
Quick Review		27
ROTATE		68
Slide show		67
Using the zoom feature		28
Viewing images on a TV screen		38
Viewing single images		36
Viewing the images on your computer . 53, 54
Still image shooting
AE/AF lock lamp		9
AF mode		26
EV adjustment		56
Image quality		24
Image size		24
Number of shooting images		25
Picture effect		60
SCENE SELECTION		34
Selecting a flash mode		30

Shooting close-ups (Macro)	28
Shooting with the date and time inserted	.... 32
Spot light-metering	61
The number of images that can be saved	.... 91
The number of images that can be shot	18
Using auto adjustment mode	26
Using the self-timer	29
WHITE BALANCE	57
Zoom	28
T
Trimming	67
TV set	38
U
USB	45, 47
Using your camera abroad	19
V
Video connecting cable	38
Viewing single images	36
W
Warnings and messages	89
Z
Zoom
Digital zoom	28
Playback zoom	66
Using the zoom feature	28

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Contents Enjoying movies Model No. DSC-P71/P51/P31 Serial NoDeclaration of Conformity For the Customers in the U.S.AEquipment and receiver For the Customers in the U.S.A. and CanadaFor the Customers in Germany Trademarks Memory Stick N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A. and CanadaBefore using your camera Table of contents Advanced still image viewing TroubleshootingBefore advanced operations Advanced still image ShootingFinder window G Lens Tripod receptacle bottom surface Identifying the parts DSC-P71Finder Qs qd qfIdentifying the parts DSC-P51 Selection mode Power Save switch DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button FinderIdentifying the parts DSC-P31 Qs qd qf Qk ql Batteries that cannot be used Preparing batteriesCharging the batteries Acceptable batteriesGetting started Precautions to be observed when charging the batteriesCharging time Charging the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteriesDSC-P71 Battery remaining indicatorPower Save function Charging the Nickel-Metal hydride batteriesInserting the batteries Open the Battery cover Insert the batteriesClose the Battery cover Opens out Marks inside the battery casePlaying back** still images Model Inserting the batteriesShooting* still images Model Image size No. of imagesConnect the cable with the v mark facing up Using an external power source Using your camera abroadPower sources To turn off the power Turning on/off your camera How to use the control buttonAuto Power Off function Press the Power buttonPower lamp lights in green and the Clock SET screen appears Setting the date and timeSet the mode dial to Setting the date and time Close the Memory Stick Inserting and removing a Memory StickOpen the Memory Stick cover Insert the Memory StickImage size is set Deciding the still image size and qualityMenu appears 8MB Image size and qualityNumber of images* that can be saved in a Memory Stick Shooting still imagesDo not cover the lens or flash with your fingers Basic still image shooting using auto adjustment modeSet the mode dial to , and turn on your camera Press and hold the shutter halfway downPress b 7 on the control button About Auto FocusPress the shutter fully down Checking the last shot image Quick ReviewDigital zoom Using the zoom featureWhen the zoom is set all the way to Minimum distance needed to focus on a subjectButton Set the mode dial to , Press B on the control buttonUsing the self-timer Center the subject in the frame, and shoot the imageWhen Power Save is on Selecting a flash modeTo cancel the self-timer during the operation When Power Save is OFF97. appears on the LCD screen To reduce red-eye when shooting live subjectsShooting with the AF illuminator Shooting with the date and time inserted Set the mode dial to SET UPSET UP menu is displayed Shooting with the finderDATE/TIME Set the mode dial to SCN, and press the Menu button Twilight modeTwilight portrait mode Landscape modeThen the screen turns black Finally, when Select SCN using b/B on the control buttonNR slow shutter Way downViewing single images Set the mode dial to , and turn on the powerViewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Press the Zoom W button once more Select Still Image using b/Bon the control buttonViewing Index nine- or triple-image display Press the Zoom W button oncePress b/B on the control button to select an image Set the mode dial to and turn on the cameraViewing images on a TV screen Deleting still images Deleting imagesTo delete all the images To cancel the deletionDeleting images Deleting on the Index nine-image screen Deleting on the Index triple- image screen At this point, the image has not yet been deleted Still images To cancel the formattingFormatting a Memory Stick Recommended computer environment USB modeCopying still images to your computer Steps required by your OS Operating SystemClick Next, and eject the CD Installing the USB driverClick USB Driver on Click Next. When Opening window Copying still images to your computerAdaptor, and plug the adaptor into a wall outlet mains Preparing your cameraCarry out only above Connecting your camera to your computerFor Windows 2000, Me, or XP users For Windows 98 or 98SE usersDrag and drop the image files into the My Documents folder Copying imagesDouble-click My Computer, then double-click Removable Disk Double-click DCIM, then double-click 100MSDCFClick Next When a removable disk icon is not shownCopying images Picture Name and Destination window appears Wizard window closes Example when viewing folders on Windows MeClick Finish Image file storage destinations and file namesFolder File name File meaning My Documents folder opens Image file opens Viewing the images on your computerFor Macintosh users Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your cameraChanging menu settings Changing items in the SET UP screenSelect EV using b/B Adjusting the exposureEV adjustment Mode dial /SCN Set the mode dial to , SCN, or Press the Menu buttonAdvanced still image shooting Adjusting color tonesWhite Balance Mode dial /SCN Set the mode dial to , SCN, or Push the Menu buttonMultipoint AF Multi AF/CENTER AF Mode dial /SCN Multipoint AFChoosing a focus method Center AFShooting with the AF lock using Center AF Subject using v/V Setting the distance to the subjectFocus preset Mode dial /SCN Picture Effect Mode dial /SCNFor the DSC-P71 Mode dial /SCNSelect Spot Meter using b/B, then select on using v/V Spot light-meteringShooting multiple frames To cancel Spot light-meteringClip Motion Mode dial Press the center z Set the mode dial to Press the Menu buttonBefore using Clip Motion Shoot the next frameMoving Image in SET UP, select Multi Burst Shooting in Multi Burst modeMulti Burst Mode dial Before using Multi BurstDeleting shot images Set the mode dial to , or SCN Press the Menu buttonTo return to Normal mode Shooting still images for e-mailPress the center z Mode dialEnlarging a portion of a still image Enlarging an image PlaybackRecording an enlarged Playing back successive imagesPress the B Forward, or the b Backward Rotate Mode dialRotating still images To stop the playback of the slide showStill image Protecting imagesFor single images For Index nine-image screenFor Index triple-image screen To stop the resizing process Resize Mode dialChanging image size To remove protection from previously protected imagesTo delete the Print mark Print Mode dialSelect Print using b/B, then press the center z Choosing images to printCenter using b/B, and repeat Step To delete a Print mark Select OK using B, then press the center zTo cancel the Print mark Select Print using v/V, then press the center zShooting movies Enjoying movies Viewing movies on the LCD screenDeleting on the Index nine- image screen Deleting moviesDeleting on the single screen To delete all the images Select OK using b/B and press the center zSet the mode dial to Select Delete using V Press the center zPlayback of the movie starts File numbers assigned when movies are cutEditing movies Cutting moviesDeleting unnecessary portions of a movie To cancel cuttingDecide on a cutting point Drag and drop the movie files into the My Documents folder Copying movies to your computerFor Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, Me users Double-click MSSONY, then double-click MOML0001For Macintosh users To copy movie files using ImageMixerBatteries and Power TroubleshootingShooting Still images/Movies TroubleshootingCome out red Date and time are Very bright subjectCannot record images With the flashDeleting/Editing an image Viewing imagesCamera Your computer You cannot installComputers USB driverOthers Memory StickYou cannot identify Indicator on the LCD ScreenWhen you turn off Camera does not workFile Error System ErrorMemory Stick Error Format ErrorSelf-Diagnostics Display Clip Motion Multi Burst Number of images that can be saved/ shooting timeMail 16M 32M 64MMenu items When the mode dial is set toPFX P.EFFECT When the mode dial is set to , SCNModerec Mode Additional information+2/ +1/ x0/ -1 XNORMAL/ Mobile Selects the Clip Motion image size± Flash Level Quality Video OUT item in SET UPInterval When the mode dial is set to SET UP items LCD Backlight Power SaveLCD BrightnessOn moisture condensation PrecautionsCleaning Internal rechargeable button batteryNickel hydride batteries Effective use of the batteryMemory Stick System SpecificationsBattery life Output connectorsAC-LS1 AC power adaptor not supplied AccessoriesPower, etc BC-CS1 Ni-MH battery chargerFor shooting still images Picture effect indicatorLCD screen For shooting movies 104320 qf For still image playback For movie playbackIndex Battery107 7 4 3 5 1 1 Page Page Page Page