Sony DSC-P51, DSC-P31 operating instructions Spot light-metering, Mode dial /SCN, For the DSC-P71

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aSet the mode dial to , SCN, or .

bPress the MENU button.

The menu appears.

cSelect [PFX] (P. EFFECT) using b/B, then select the desired mode using v/V.

To cancel Picture Effect

In Step 3, select [OFF]

Spot light-metering

Mode dial: /SCN/

When there is backlight, or the background of the subject provides a very high contrast, you can adjust the focus to that most appropriate for your subject. You can aim at a particular point, and meter the light to adjust the focus for that point.

•When the place you want to focus on and the place you are using Spot light-metering on are the same, it recommended that you use Center AF (page 58).

Control button

MENU button

Mode dial

Shutter button

For the DSC-P71

aSet the mode dial to , SCN, or .

bPress the MENU button.

The menu appears.

cSelect (SPOT METER) using b/B, then select [ON] using v/V.

The Spot light-metering aiming point is displayed.

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Spot light- metering aiming point

dAim the Spot light-metering aiming point at the spot you want to shoot, then shoot your image.

Advanced still image shooting

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Contents Enjoying movies Model No. DSC-P71/P51/P31 Serial NoDeclaration of Conformity For the Customers in the U.S.AFor the Customers in Germany For the Customers in the U.S.A. and CanadaEquipment and receiver Trademarks Memory Stick N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A. and CanadaBefore using your camera Table of contents Before advanced operations TroubleshootingAdvanced still image Shooting Advanced still image viewingFinder 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 Charging the batteries Preparing batteriesAcceptable batteries Batteries that cannot be usedCharging time Precautions to be observed when charging the batteriesCharging the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries Getting startedPower Save function Battery remaining indicatorCharging the Nickel-Metal hydride batteries DSC-P71Close the Battery cover Open the Battery cover Insert the batteriesOpens out Marks inside the battery case Inserting the batteriesShooting* still images Model Image size Inserting the batteriesNo. of images Playing back** still images ModelPower sources Using an external power source Using your camera abroadConnect the cable with the v mark facing up Auto Power Off function Turning on/off your camera How to use the control buttonPress the Power button To turn off the powerSet the mode dial to Setting the date and timePower lamp lights in green and the Clock SET screen appears Setting the date and time Open the Memory Stick cover Inserting and removing a Memory StickInsert the Memory Stick Close the Memory StickMenu appears Deciding the still image size and qualityImage size is set Number of images* that can be saved in a Memory Stick Image size and qualityShooting still images 8MBSet the mode dial to , and turn on your camera Basic still image shooting using auto adjustment modePress and hold the shutter halfway down Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingersPress the shutter fully down About Auto FocusChecking the last shot image Quick Review Press b 7 on the control buttonWhen the zoom is set all the way to Using the zoom featureMinimum distance needed to focus on a subject Digital zoomUsing the self-timer Set the mode dial to , Press B on the control buttonCenter the subject in the frame, and shoot the image ButtonTo cancel the self-timer during the operation Selecting a flash modeWhen Power Save is OFF When Power Save is onShooting with the AF illuminator To reduce red-eye when shooting live subjects97. appears on the LCD screen SET UP menu is displayed Set the mode dial to SET UPShooting with the finder Shooting with the date and time insertedDATE/TIME Twilight portrait mode Twilight modeLandscape mode Set the mode dial to SCN, and press the Menu buttonNR slow shutter Select SCN using b/B on the control buttonWay down Then the screen turns black Finally, whenViewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Set the mode dial to , and turn on the powerViewing single images Viewing Index nine- or triple-image display Select Still Image using b/Bon the control buttonPress the Zoom W button once Press the Zoom W button once moreViewing images on a TV screen Set the mode dial to and turn on the cameraPress b/B on the control button to select an image Deleting still images Deleting imagesDeleting images Deleting on the Index nine-image screen To cancel the deletionTo delete all the images Deleting on the Index triple- image screen At this point, the image has not yet been deleted Formatting a Memory Stick To cancel the formattingStill images Copying still images to your computer USB modeSteps required by your OS Operating System Recommended computer environmentClick USB Driver on Click Next. When Opening window Installing the USB driverCopying still images to your computer Click Next, and eject the CDAdaptor, and plug the adaptor into a wall outlet mains Preparing your cameraFor Windows 2000, Me, or XP users Connecting your camera to your computerFor Windows 98 or 98SE users Carry out only aboveDouble-click My Computer, then double-click Removable Disk Copying imagesDouble-click DCIM, then double-click 100MSDCF Drag and drop the image files into the My Documents folderCopying images When a removable disk icon is not shownClick Next Picture Name and Destination window appears Click Finish Example when viewing folders on Windows MeImage file storage destinations and file names Wizard window closesFolder File name File meaning My Documents folder opens Image file opens Viewing the images on your computerFor Macintosh users Changing menu settings How to setup and operate your cameraChanging items in the SET UP screen Before advanced operationsEV adjustment Mode dial /SCN Adjusting the exposureSet the mode dial to , SCN, or Press the Menu button Select EV using b/BWhite Balance Mode dial /SCN Adjusting color tonesSet the mode dial to , SCN, or Push the Menu button Advanced still image shootingChoosing a focus method Multi AF/CENTER AF Mode dial /SCN Multipoint AFCenter AF Multipoint AFShooting with the AF lock using Center AF Focus preset Mode dial /SCN Setting the distance to the subjectPicture Effect Mode dial /SCN Subject using v/VSelect Spot Meter using b/B, then select on using v/V Mode dial /SCNSpot light-metering For the DSC-P71Clip Motion Mode dial To cancel Spot light-meteringShooting multiple frames Before using Clip Motion Set the mode dial to Press the Menu buttonShoot the next frame Press the center zMulti Burst Mode dial Shooting in Multi Burst modeBefore using Multi Burst Moving Image in SET UP, select Multi BurstTo return to Normal mode Set the mode dial to , or SCN Press the Menu buttonShooting still images for e-mail Deleting shot imagesEnlarging a portion of a still image Mode dialEnlarging an image Playback Press the center zRecording an enlarged Playing back successive imagesRotating still images Rotate Mode dialTo stop the playback of the slide show Press the B Forward, or the b BackwardFor single images Protecting imagesFor Index nine-image screen Still imageFor Index triple-image screen Changing image size Resize Mode dialTo remove protection from previously protected images To stop the resizing processSelect Print using b/B, then press the center z Print Mode dialChoosing images to print To delete the Print markTo cancel the Print mark Select OK using B, then press the center zSelect Print using v/V, then press the center z Center using b/B, and repeat Step To delete a Print markShooting movies Enjoying movies Viewing movies on the LCD screenDeleting on the single screen Deleting moviesDeleting on the Index nine- image screen Set the mode dial to Select OK using b/B and press the center zSelect Delete using V Press the center z To delete all the imagesEditing movies File numbers assigned when movies are cutCutting movies Playback of the movie startsDecide on a cutting point To cancel cuttingDeleting unnecessary portions of a movie For Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, Me users Copying movies to your computerDouble-click MSSONY, then double-click MOML0001 Drag and drop the movie files into the My Documents folderFor Macintosh users To copy movie files using ImageMixerBatteries and Power TroubleshootingShooting Still images/Movies TroubleshootingCannot record images Very bright subjectWith the flash Come out red Date and time areDeleting/Editing an image Viewing imagesComputers Your computer You cannot installUSB driver CameraOthers Memory StickWhen you turn off Indicator on the LCD ScreenCamera does not work You cannot identifyMemory Stick Error System ErrorFormat Error File ErrorSelf-Diagnostics Display Mail Number of images that can be saved/ shooting time16M 32M 64M Clip Motion Multi BurstMenu items When the mode dial is set toModerec Mode When the mode dial is set to , SCNAdditional information PFX P.EFFECT± Flash Level XNORMAL/ Mobile Selects the Clip Motion image size+2/ +1/ x0/ -1 Interval Video OUT item in SET UPQuality When the mode dial is set to SET UP items LCD Power SaveBrightness LCD BacklightCleaning PrecautionsInternal rechargeable button battery On moisture condensationMemory Stick Effective use of the batteryNickel hydride batteries Battery life SpecificationsOutput connectors SystemPower, etc AccessoriesBC-CS1 Ni-MH battery charger AC-LS1 AC power adaptor not suppliedLCD screen Picture effect indicatorFor shooting still images For shooting movies 104320 qf For still image playback For movie playbackIndex Battery107 7 4 3 5 1 1 Page Page Page Page