Sony DSC-P31, DSC-P51, DSC-P71 Precautions, Cleaning, On moisture condensation

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Precautions

Cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen

Clean the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.

Cleaning the lens

Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.

Cleaning the camera surface

Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, alcohol or benzine as this may damage the finish or the casing.

Note on operating temperature

The camera is designed for use within a temperature range of 0° to 40° (32°F to 104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot locations that exceed this range is not recommended.

On moisture condensation

If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera.

Moisture condensation occurs easily when:

•The camera is brought from a cold location such as a ski slope into a warmly heated room.

•The camera is taken from an air- conditioned room or car interior to the hot outdoors, etc.

To prevent moisture condensation

When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place, seal the camera in a plastic bag and leave it in the new location for about an hour. Remove the plastic bag when the camera has adapted to the new temperature.

If moisture condensation occurs

Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.

The internal rechargeable button battery

This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off.

This rechargeable button battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged. In this case, be sure to charge this rechargeable button battery before using the camera.

Note that even if this rechargeable button battery is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time.

Charging the battery

Connect the camera to a wall outlet (mains) using the AC power adapter or install a charged battery pack, and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the POWER button set to OFF.

Additional information

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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 the U.S.A. and Canada For the Customers in GermanyEquipment and receiver Trademarks Memory Stick N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A. and CanadaBefore using your camera Table of contents Advanced still image viewing TroubleshootingBefore advanced operations Advanced still image ShootingFinder 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 Batteries that cannot be used Preparing batteriesCharging the batteries Acceptable batteriesGetting started Precautions to be observed when charging the batteriesCharging time Charging the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteriesDSC-P71 Battery remaining indicatorPower Save function Charging the Nickel-Metal hydride batteriesInserting the batteries Open the Battery cover Insert the batteriesClose the Battery cover Opens out Marks inside the battery casePlaying back** still images Model Inserting the batteriesShooting* still images Model Image size No. of imagesUsing an external power source Using your camera abroad Power sourcesConnect the cable with the v mark facing up To turn off the power Turning on/off your camera How to use the control buttonAuto Power Off function Press the Power buttonSetting the date and time Set the mode dial toPower lamp lights in green and the Clock SET screen appears Setting the date and time Close the Memory Stick Inserting and removing a Memory StickOpen the Memory Stick cover Insert the Memory StickDeciding the still image size and quality Menu appearsImage size is set 8MB Image size and qualityNumber of images* that can be saved in a Memory Stick Shooting still imagesDo not cover the lens or flash with your fingers Basic still image shooting using auto adjustment modeSet the mode dial to , and turn on your camera Press and hold the shutter halfway downPress b 7 on the control button About Auto FocusPress the shutter fully down Checking the last shot image Quick ReviewDigital zoom Using the zoom featureWhen the zoom is set all the way to Minimum distance needed to focus on a subjectButton Set the mode dial to , Press B on the control buttonUsing the self-timer Center the subject in the frame, and shoot the imageWhen Power Save is on Selecting a flash modeTo cancel the self-timer during the operation When Power Save is OFFTo reduce red-eye when shooting live subjects Shooting with the AF illuminator97. appears on the LCD screen Shooting with the date and time inserted Set the mode dial to SET UPSET UP menu is displayed Shooting with the finderDATE/TIME Set the mode dial to SCN, and press the Menu button Twilight modeTwilight portrait mode Landscape modeThen the screen turns black Finally, when Select SCN using b/B on the control buttonNR slow shutter Way downSet 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 more Select Still Image using b/Bon the control buttonViewing Index nine- or triple-image display Press the Zoom W button onceSet 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 still images Deleting 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 Recommended computer environment USB modeCopying still images to your computer Steps required by your OS Operating SystemClick Next, and eject the CD Installing the USB driverClick USB Driver on Click Next. When Opening window Copying still images to your computerAdaptor, and plug the adaptor into a wall outlet mains Preparing your cameraCarry out only above Connecting your camera to your computerFor Windows 2000, Me, or XP users For Windows 98 or 98SE usersDrag and drop the image files into the My Documents folder Copying imagesDouble-click My Computer, then double-click Removable Disk Double-click DCIM, then double-click 100MSDCFWhen a removable disk icon is not shown Copying imagesClick Next Picture Name and Destination window appears Wizard window closes Example when viewing folders on Windows MeClick Finish Image file storage destinations and file namesFolder File name File meaning My Documents folder opens Image file opens Viewing the images on your computerFor Macintosh users Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your cameraChanging menu settings Changing items in the SET UP screenSelect EV using b/B Adjusting the exposureEV adjustment Mode dial /SCN Set the mode dial to , SCN, or Press the Menu buttonAdvanced still image shooting Adjusting color tonesWhite Balance Mode dial /SCN Set the mode dial to , SCN, or Push the Menu buttonMultipoint AF Multi AF/CENTER AF Mode dial /SCN Multipoint AFChoosing a focus method Center AFShooting with the AF lock using Center AF Subject using v/V Setting the distance to the subjectFocus preset Mode dial /SCN Picture Effect Mode dial /SCNFor the DSC-P71 Mode dial /SCNSelect Spot Meter using b/B, then select on using v/V Spot light-meteringTo cancel Spot light-metering Clip Motion Mode dialShooting multiple frames Press the center z Set the mode dial to Press the Menu buttonBefore using Clip Motion Shoot the next frameMoving Image in SET UP, select Multi Burst Shooting in Multi Burst modeMulti Burst Mode dial Before using Multi BurstDeleting shot images Set the mode dial to , or SCN Press the Menu buttonTo return to Normal mode Shooting still images for e-mailPress the center z Mode dialEnlarging a portion of a still image Enlarging an image PlaybackRecording an enlarged Playing back successive imagesPress the B Forward, or the b Backward Rotate Mode dialRotating still images To stop the playback of the slide showStill image Protecting imagesFor single images For Index nine-image screenFor Index triple-image screen To stop the resizing process Resize Mode dialChanging image size To remove protection from previously protected imagesTo delete the Print mark Print Mode dialSelect Print using b/B, then press the center z Choosing images to printCenter using b/B, and repeat Step To delete a Print mark Select OK using B, then press the center zTo cancel the Print mark Select Print using v/V, then press the center zShooting movies Enjoying movies Viewing movies on the LCD screenDeleting movies Deleting on the single screenDeleting on the Index nine- image screen To delete all the images Select OK using b/B and press the center zSet the mode dial to Select Delete using V Press the center zPlayback of the movie starts File numbers assigned when movies are cutEditing movies Cutting moviesTo cancel cutting Decide on a cutting pointDeleting unnecessary portions of a movie Drag and drop the movie files into the My Documents folder Copying movies to your computerFor Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, Me users Double-click MSSONY, then double-click MOML0001For Macintosh users To copy movie files using ImageMixerBatteries and Power TroubleshootingShooting Still images/Movies TroubleshootingCome out red Date and time are Very bright subjectCannot record images With the flashDeleting/Editing an image Viewing imagesCamera Your computer You cannot installComputers USB driverOthers Memory StickYou cannot identify Indicator on the LCD ScreenWhen you turn off Camera does not workFile Error System ErrorMemory Stick Error Format ErrorSelf-Diagnostics Display Clip Motion Multi Burst Number of images that can be saved/ shooting timeMail 16M 32M 64MMenu items When the mode dial is set toPFX P.EFFECT When the mode dial is set to , SCNModerec Mode Additional informationXNORMAL/ 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 LCD Backlight Power SaveLCD BrightnessOn moisture condensation PrecautionsCleaning Internal rechargeable button batteryEffective use of the battery Memory StickNickel hydride batteries System SpecificationsBattery life Output connectorsAC-LS1 AC power adaptor not supplied AccessoriesPower, etc BC-CS1 Ni-MH battery chargerPicture effect indicator LCD screenFor 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
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