Sony DSC-P71 Turning on/off your camera How to use the control button, Auto Power Off function

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Turning on/off your camera

How to use the control button

POWER ON/

OFF lamp

POWER button

1

,Press the POWER button.

The POWER ON/OFF lamp lights in green, the power is on. When you turn on your camera for the first time, the CLOCK SET screen appears (see the next page).

To turn off the power

If you press the POWER button again, the POWER ON/OFF lamp goes out, and the camera turns off.

•When the mode dial is set to , , SCN and you turn the power on, the lens begins to

move (DSC-P71 only). Please be careful not to touch the lens.

The Auto Power Off function

If no tasks are performed for a while* when shooting, viewing, or performing SET UP while using the batteries, power is automatically shut off to preserve battery power.

However, in the following circumstances, even if the battery is being used to power the camera, the Auto Power Off feature will not work.

•Movies are being played back

•A slide show is being shown

•There is a plug in the USB terminal or the VIDEO OUT jack

*When POWER SAVE is set to ON: approximately 90 seconds

When POWER SAVE is set to OFF: approximately 3 minutes

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0EV
EV	WB	ISO
	AUTO
	WHITE BAL	ISO

To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu or SET UP on the LCD screen (page 55), and use the control button to make the changes.

For each item, press v/V/b/B to select the desired value, then press the center z or b/B to make the setting.

• (SPOT METER) is not displayed on the menu of the DSC-P51/P31 (page 61).

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Contents Model No. DSC-P71/P51/P31 Serial No Enjoying moviesFor the Customers in the U.S.A Declaration of ConformityEquipment and receiver For the Customers in the U.S.A. and CanadaFor the Customers in Germany Memory Stick N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada TrademarksBefore using your camera Table of contents Troubleshooting Before advanced operationsAdvanced still image Shooting Advanced still image viewingIdentifying the parts DSC-P71 Finder window G Lens Tripod receptacle bottom surfaceQs qd qf FinderIdentifying the parts DSC-P51 Power Save switch DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button Finder Selection modeIdentifying the parts DSC-P31 Qs qd qf Qk ql Preparing batteries Charging the batteriesAcceptable batteries Batteries that cannot be usedPrecautions to be observed when charging the batteries Charging timeCharging the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries Getting startedBattery remaining indicator Power Save functionCharging the Nickel-Metal hydride batteries DSC-P71Open the Battery cover Insert the batteries Close the Battery coverOpens out Marks inside the battery case Inserting the batteriesInserting the batteries Shooting* still images Model Image sizeNo. of images Playing back** still images ModelConnect the cable with the v mark facing up Using an external power source Using your camera abroadPower sources Turning on/off your camera How to use the control button Auto Power Off functionPress the Power button To turn off the powerPower lamp lights in green and the Clock SET screen appears Setting the date and timeSet the mode dial to Setting the date and time Inserting and removing a Memory Stick Open the Memory Stick coverInsert the Memory Stick Close the Memory StickImage size is set Deciding the still image size and qualityMenu appears Image size and quality Number of images* that can be saved in a Memory StickShooting still images 8MBBasic still image shooting using auto adjustment mode Set the mode dial to , and turn on your cameraPress and hold the shutter halfway down Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingersAbout Auto Focus Press the shutter fully downChecking the last shot image Quick Review Press b 7 on the control buttonUsing the zoom feature When the zoom is set all the way toMinimum distance needed to focus on a subject Digital zoomSet the mode dial to , Press B on the control button Using the self-timerCenter the subject in the frame, and shoot the image ButtonSelecting a flash mode To cancel the self-timer during the operationWhen Power Save is OFF When Power Save is on97. appears on the LCD screen To reduce red-eye when shooting live subjectsShooting with the AF illuminator Set the mode dial to SET UP SET UP menu is displayedShooting with the finder Shooting with the date and time insertedDATE/TIME Twilight mode Twilight portrait modeLandscape mode Set the mode dial to SCN, and press the Menu buttonSelect SCN using b/B on the control button NR slow shutterWay down Then the screen turns black Finally, whenViewing single images Set the mode dial to , and turn on the powerViewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Select Still Image using b/Bon the control button Viewing Index nine- or triple-image displayPress the Zoom W button once Press the Zoom W button once morePress 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 images Deleting still 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 USB mode Copying still images to your computerSteps required by your OS Operating System Recommended computer environmentInstalling the USB driver Click USB Driver on Click Next. When Opening windowCopying still images to your computer Click Next, and eject the CDPreparing your camera Adaptor, and plug the adaptor into a wall outlet mainsConnecting your camera to your computer For Windows 2000, Me, or XP usersFor Windows 98 or 98SE users Carry out only aboveCopying images Double-click My Computer, then double-click Removable DiskDouble-click DCIM, then double-click 100MSDCF Drag and drop the image files into the My Documents folderClick Next When a removable disk icon is not shownCopying images Picture Name and Destination window appears Example when viewing folders on Windows Me Click FinishImage file storage destinations and file names Wizard window closesFolder File name File meaning Viewing the images on your computer My Documents folder opens Image file opensFor Macintosh users How to setup and operate your camera Changing menu settingsChanging items in the SET UP screen Before advanced operationsAdjusting the exposure EV adjustment Mode dial /SCNSet the mode dial to , SCN, or Press the Menu button Select EV using b/BAdjusting color tones White Balance Mode dial /SCNSet the mode dial to , SCN, or Push the Menu button Advanced still image shootingMulti AF/CENTER AF Mode dial /SCN Multipoint AF Choosing a focus methodCenter AF Multipoint AFShooting with the AF lock using Center AF Setting the distance to the subject Focus preset Mode dial /SCNPicture Effect Mode dial /SCN Subject using v/VMode dial /SCN Select Spot Meter using b/B, then select on using v/VSpot light-metering For the DSC-P71Shooting multiple frames To cancel Spot light-meteringClip Motion Mode dial Set the mode dial to Press the Menu button Before using Clip MotionShoot the next frame Press the center zShooting in Multi Burst mode Multi Burst Mode dialBefore using Multi Burst Moving Image in SET UP, select Multi BurstSet the mode dial to , or SCN Press the Menu button To return to Normal modeShooting still images for e-mail Deleting shot imagesMode dial Enlarging a portion of a still imageEnlarging an image Playback Press the center zPlaying back successive images Recording an enlargedRotate Mode dial Rotating still imagesTo stop the playback of the slide show Press the B Forward, or the b BackwardProtecting images For single imagesFor Index nine-image screen Still imageFor Index triple-image screen Resize Mode dial Changing image sizeTo remove protection from previously protected images To stop the resizing processPrint Mode dial Select Print using b/B, then press the center zChoosing images to print To delete the Print markSelect OK using B, then press the center z To cancel the Print markSelect Print using v/V, then press the center z Center using b/B, and repeat Step To delete a Print markShooting movies Viewing movies on the LCD screen Enjoying moviesDeleting on the Index nine- image screen Deleting moviesDeleting on the single screen Select OK using b/B and press the center z Set the mode dial toSelect Delete using V Press the center z To delete all the imagesFile numbers assigned when movies are cut Editing moviesCutting movies Playback of the movie startsDeleting unnecessary portions of a movie To cancel cuttingDecide on a cutting point Copying movies to your computer For Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, Me usersDouble-click MSSONY, then double-click MOML0001 Drag and drop the movie files into the My Documents folderTo copy movie files using ImageMixer For Macintosh usersTroubleshooting Batteries and PowerTroubleshooting Shooting Still images/MoviesVery bright subject Cannot record imagesWith the flash Come out red Date and time areViewing images Deleting/Editing an imageYour computer You cannot install ComputersUSB driver CameraMemory Stick OthersIndicator on the LCD Screen When you turn offCamera does not work You cannot identifySystem Error Memory Stick ErrorFormat Error File ErrorSelf-Diagnostics Display Number of images that can be saved/ shooting time Mail16M 32M 64M Clip Motion Multi BurstWhen the mode dial is set to Menu itemsWhen the mode dial is set to , SCN Moderec ModeAdditional information PFX P.EFFECT+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 Power Save LCDBrightness LCD BacklightPrecautions CleaningInternal rechargeable button battery On moisture condensationNickel hydride batteries Effective use of the batteryMemory Stick Specifications Battery lifeOutput connectors SystemAccessories Power, etcBC-CS1 Ni-MH battery charger AC-LS1 AC power adaptor not suppliedFor shooting still images Picture effect indicatorLCD screen 104 For shooting moviesFor still image playback For movie playback 320 qfBattery Index107 7 4 3 5 1 1 Page Page Page Page