Sony DSC-P31 Very bright subject, Cannot record images, With the flash, Recorded incorrectly

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Symptom

Cause

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vertical streaks appear

• The smear phenomenon is occurring.

pThis is not a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

 

when you are shooting a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

very bright subject.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You cannot shoot images.

• No “Memory Stick” has been inserted.

pInsert a “Memory Stick” (page 23).

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is full.

pDelete the images saved in the “Memory Stick,” or format it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pChange the “Memory Stick.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is

pChange the LOCK position (page 100).

 

 

 

 

 

 

set to the LOCK position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• You cannot shoot while the flash is charging.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The mode dial is not set to

 

or SCN while

pSet it to

or SCN (page 26).

 

 

 

 

 

 

shooting a still image.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The mode dial is not set to

 

when shooting a

pSet it to

 

(page 74).

 

 

 

 

 

 

moving picture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot record images

• The mode dial is set to

, SET UP, or

 

 

 

.

pSet it to a setting other than , SET UP, or

 

 

 

 

(page 30).

 

 

 

 

 

 

with the flash.

• The flash is set to (No flash).

pSet the flash to “AUTO” (no indicator) or (forced flash)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(page 30).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• When recording still images, Scene Selection is

pCancel the setting (page 34).

 

 

 

 

 

 

set to Twilight mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The eyes of the subject

 

 

 

 

 

 

pSet the red eye reduction mode (page 31).

 

 

 

 

 

come out red.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The date and time are

• The date and time are not set correctly.

pSet the correct date and time. (page 21)

 

 

 

 

 

recorded incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 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 ModelUsing an external power source Using your camera abroad Power sourcesConnect the cable with the v mark facing up Turning on/off your camera How to use the control button Auto Power Off functionPress the Power button 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 Inserting and removing a Memory Stick Open the Memory Stick coverInsert the Memory Stick Close the Memory StickDeciding the still image size and quality Menu appearsImage size is set 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 onTo reduce red-eye when shooting live subjects Shooting with the AF illuminator97. appears on the LCD screen 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, whenSet the mode dial to , and turn on the power Viewing images on the LCD screen of your cameraViewing single images 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 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 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 folderWhen a removable disk icon is not shown Copying imagesClick Next 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-P71To cancel Spot light-metering Clip Motion Mode dialShooting multiple frames 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 movies Deleting on the single screenDeleting on the Index nine- image 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 startsTo cancel cutting Decide on a cutting pointDeleting unnecessary portions of a movie 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.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 Power Save LCDBrightness LCD BacklightPrecautions CleaningInternal rechargeable button battery On moisture condensationEffective use of the battery Memory StickNickel hydride batteries Specifications Battery lifeOutput connectors SystemAccessories Power, etcBC-CS1 Ni-MH battery charger 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