Sony DSC-P71 Computers, Your computer You cannot install, USB driver, Camera, Played back on a

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Computers

Symptom	Cause	Solution
You do not know the OS of	—	pCheck “Recommended computer environment” (page 44).
your computer.

You cannot install the	—	pIn Windows 2000, log on as Administrators (page 45).
USB driver.
Your personal computer	• The camera is turned off.	pTurn on the camera (page 20).
does not recognize your	• The battery level is too low.	pUse the AC power adaptor (not supplied) (page 19).
camera.	• You are not using the supplied USB cable.	pUse the supplied USB cable (page 47).
	• The USB cable is not connected securely.	pDisconnect the USB cable, and connect it again securely. Make
		sure that “USB MODE” is displayed on the LCD screen
		(page 47).
	• [USB CONNECT] is set to [PTP] in the SET UP	pSet it to [NORMAL] (pages 55, 98).
	settings.
	• The USB connectors on your personal computer	pDisconnect the USB cables except for those connected to the
	are connected to other equipment besides the	keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.
	keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.
	• The USB driver is not installed.	pInstall the USB driver (page 45).
	• Your computer does not properly recognize the	pDelete the erroneously recognized device from your computer,
	device because you connected the camera and	then install the USB driver (pages 45, 49).
	your computer with the USB cable before you
	installed the “USB Driver” from the supplied
	CD-ROM.

You cannot copy images.	• The camera is not correctly connected to your	pConnect the camera and your computer correctly using the USB
	computer.	cable.
	• The copy procedure differs depending on your	pFollow the copy procedure that your OS suggests (pages 48, 49,
	OS.	54).
	—	pIf you are using the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software,
		click on HELP.

The image cannot be	—	pIf you are using the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software,
played back on a		click on HELP.
computer.	—	pConsult the computer or software manufacturer.

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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 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 ModelConnect the cable with the v mark facing up Using an external power source Using your camera abroadPower sources Press the Power button Turning on/off your camera How to use the control buttonAuto Power Off function 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 Insert the Memory Stick Inserting and removing a Memory StickOpen the Memory Stick cover Close the Memory StickImage size is set Deciding the still image size and qualityMenu appears 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 on97. appears on the LCD screen To reduce red-eye when shooting live subjectsShooting with the AF illuminator 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, whenViewing 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 Select Still Image using b/Bon the control buttonViewing Index nine- or triple-image display 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 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 folderClick Next When a removable disk icon is not shownCopying images 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-P71Shooting multiple frames To cancel Spot light-meteringClip Motion Mode dial 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 on the Index nine- image screen Deleting moviesDeleting on the single 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 startsDeleting unnecessary portions of a movie To cancel cuttingDecide on a cutting point 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.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 Brightness Power SaveLCD LCD BacklightInternal rechargeable button battery PrecautionsCleaning On moisture condensationNickel hydride batteries Effective use of the batteryMemory Stick Output connectors SpecificationsBattery life SystemBC-CS1 Ni-MH battery charger AccessoriesPower, etc 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