Sony DSC-P31, DSC-P51, DSC-P71 operating instructions Table of contents

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Table of contents
Before using your camera	5
Identifying the parts	8
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 quality 24
Basic still image shooting (using auto
adjustment mode)	26
Checking the last shot image (Quick
Review)	27
Using the zoom feature	28
Shooting close-ups (Macro)
(DSC-P71 only)	28
Using the self-timer	29
Selecting a flash mode	30
Shooting with the finder	32
Shooting with the date and time
inserted	32

Shooting according to scene conditions
(SCENE SELECTION)	34
Viewing still images
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your
camera	36
Viewing single images	36
Viewing Index
(nine- or triple- image display)	37
Viewing images on a TV screen	38
Deleting still images
Deleting images	39
Deleting on the Index (nine-image)
screen	40
Deleting on the Index (triple-image)
screen	41
Formatting a “Memory Stick”	43

Copying still images to your computer

Copying still images to your computer ...	44
1 Installing the USB driver	45
2 Preparing your camera	46

3Connecting your camera to your

computer	47
4 Copying images	48
When a removable disk icon is not
shown	49
Copying images
(for Windows XP users)	49
Image file storage destinations and file
names	51
5 Viewing the images on your
computer	53
For Macintosh users	54

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Contents Model No. DSC-P71/P51/P31 Serial No Enjoying moviesFor the Customers in the U.S.A Declaration of ConformityFor the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada For the Customers in GermanyEquipment and receiver Memory Stick N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada TrademarksBefore using your camera Table of contents Advanced still image Shooting TroubleshootingBefore advanced operations 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 Acceptable batteries Preparing batteriesCharging the batteries Batteries that cannot be usedCharging the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries Precautions to be observed when charging the batteriesCharging time Getting startedCharging the Nickel-Metal hydride batteries Battery remaining indicatorPower Save function DSC-P71Opens out Marks inside the battery case Open the Battery cover Insert the batteriesClose the Battery cover Inserting the batteriesNo. of images Inserting the batteriesShooting* still images Model Image size Playing back** still images ModelUsing an external power source Using your camera abroad Power sourcesConnect the cable with the v mark facing up Press the Power button Turning on/off your camera How to use the control buttonAuto Power Off function To turn off the powerSetting the date and time Set the mode dial toPower lamp lights in green and the Clock SET screen appears Setting the date and time Insert the Memory Stick Inserting and removing a Memory StickOpen the Memory Stick cover Close the Memory StickDeciding the still image size and quality Menu appearsImage size is set Shooting still images Image size and qualityNumber of images* that can be saved in a Memory Stick 8MBPress and hold the shutter halfway down Basic still image shooting using auto adjustment modeSet the mode dial to , and turn on your camera Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingersChecking the last shot image Quick Review About Auto FocusPress the shutter fully down Press b 7 on the control buttonMinimum distance needed to focus on a subject Using the zoom featureWhen the zoom is set all the way to Digital zoomCenter the subject in the frame, and shoot the image Set the mode dial to , Press B on the control buttonUsing the self-timer ButtonWhen Power Save is OFF Selecting a flash modeTo cancel the self-timer during the operation When Power Save is onTo reduce red-eye when shooting live subjects Shooting with the AF illuminator97. appears on the LCD screen Shooting with the finder Set the mode dial to SET UPSET UP menu is displayed Shooting with the date and time insertedDATE/TIME Landscape mode Twilight modeTwilight portrait mode Set the mode dial to SCN, and press the Menu buttonWay down Select SCN using b/B on the control buttonNR slow shutter Then the screen turns black Finally, whenSet the mode dial to , and turn on the power Viewing images on the LCD screen of your cameraViewing single images Press the Zoom W button once Select Still Image using b/Bon the control buttonViewing Index nine- or triple-image display Press the Zoom W button once moreSet the mode dial to and turn on the camera Viewing images on a TV screenPress b/B on the control button to select an image Deleting images Deleting still imagesTo cancel the deletion Deleting images Deleting on the Index nine-image screenTo delete all the images Deleting on the Index triple- image screen At this point, the image has not yet been deleted To cancel the formatting Formatting a Memory StickStill images Steps required by your OS Operating System USB modeCopying still images to your computer Recommended computer environmentCopying still images to your computer Installing the USB driverClick USB Driver on Click Next. When Opening window Click Next, and eject the CDPreparing your camera Adaptor, and plug the adaptor into a wall outlet mainsFor Windows 98 or 98SE users Connecting your camera to your computerFor Windows 2000, Me, or XP users Carry out only aboveDouble-click DCIM, then double-click 100MSDCF Copying imagesDouble-click My Computer, then double-click Removable Disk Drag and drop the image files into the My Documents folderWhen a removable disk icon is not shown Copying imagesClick Next Picture Name and Destination window appears Image file storage destinations and file names Example when viewing folders on Windows MeClick Finish Wizard window closesFolder File name File meaning Viewing the images on your computer My Documents folder opens Image file opensFor Macintosh users Changing items in the SET UP screen How to setup and operate your cameraChanging menu settings Before advanced operationsSet the mode dial to , SCN, or Press the Menu button Adjusting the exposureEV adjustment Mode dial /SCN Select EV using b/BSet the mode dial to , SCN, or Push the Menu button Adjusting color tonesWhite Balance Mode dial /SCN Advanced still image shootingCenter AF Multi AF/CENTER AF Mode dial /SCN Multipoint AFChoosing a focus method Multipoint AFShooting with the AF lock using Center AF Picture Effect Mode dial /SCN Setting the distance to the subjectFocus preset Mode dial /SCN Subject using v/VSpot light-metering Mode dial /SCNSelect Spot Meter using b/B, then select on using v/V For the DSC-P71To cancel Spot light-metering Clip Motion Mode dialShooting multiple frames Shoot the next frame Set the mode dial to Press the Menu buttonBefore using Clip Motion Press the center zBefore using Multi Burst Shooting in Multi Burst modeMulti Burst Mode dial Moving Image in SET UP, select Multi BurstShooting still images for e-mail Set the mode dial to , or SCN Press the Menu buttonTo return to Normal mode Deleting shot imagesEnlarging an image Playback Mode dialEnlarging a portion of a still image Press the center zPlaying back successive images Recording an enlargedTo stop the playback of the slide show Rotate Mode dialRotating still images Press the B Forward, or the b BackwardFor Index nine-image screen Protecting imagesFor single images Still imageFor Index triple-image screen To remove protection from previously protected images Resize Mode dialChanging image size To stop the resizing processChoosing images to print Print Mode dialSelect Print using b/B, then press the center z To delete the Print markSelect Print using v/V, then press the center z Select OK using B, then press the center zTo cancel the Print mark Center using b/B, and repeat Step To delete a Print markShooting movies Viewing movies on the LCD screen Enjoying moviesDeleting movies Deleting on the single screenDeleting on the Index nine- image screen Select Delete using V Press the center z Select OK using b/B and press the center zSet the mode dial to To delete all the imagesCutting movies File numbers assigned when movies are cutEditing movies Playback of the movie startsTo cancel cutting Decide on a cutting pointDeleting unnecessary portions of a movie Double-click MSSONY, then double-click MOML0001 Copying movies to your computerFor Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, Me users 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/MoviesWith the flash Very bright subjectCannot record images Come out red Date and time areViewing images Deleting/Editing an imageUSB driver Your computer You cannot installComputers CameraMemory Stick OthersCamera does not work Indicator on the LCD ScreenWhen you turn off You cannot identifyFormat Error System ErrorMemory Stick Error File ErrorSelf-Diagnostics Display 16M 32M 64M Number of images that can be saved/ shooting timeMail Clip Motion Multi BurstWhen the mode dial is set to Menu itemsAdditional information When the mode dial is set to , SCNModerec Mode PFX P.EFFECTXNORMAL/ Mobile Selects the Clip Motion image size ± Flash Level+2/ +1/ x0/ -1 Video OUT item in SET UP IntervalQuality When the mode dial is set to SET UP items Brightness Power SaveLCD LCD BacklightInternal rechargeable button battery PrecautionsCleaning On moisture condensationEffective use of the battery Memory StickNickel hydride batteries Output connectors SpecificationsBattery life SystemBC-CS1 Ni-MH battery charger AccessoriesPower, etc AC-LS1 AC power adaptor not suppliedPicture effect indicator LCD screenFor shooting still images 104 For shooting moviesFor still image playback For movie playback 320 qfBattery Index107 7 4 3 5 1 1 Page Page Page Page