Sony DSC-P31, DSC-P51, DSC-P71 instruction

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Sony DSC-P31, DSC-P51, DSC-P71 operating instructions

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Enjoying movies Model No. DSC-P71/P51/P31 Serial No Declaration of Conformity For the Customers in the U.S.A For 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 Canada Before using your camera Table of contents Advanced still image viewing TroubleshootingBefore advanced operations Advanced still image Shooting Finder window G Lens Tripod receptacle bottom surface Identifying the parts DSC-P71 Finder Qs qd qf Identifying the parts DSC-P51 Selection mode Power Save switch DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button Finder Identifying the parts DSC-P31 Qs qd qf Qk ql Batteries that cannot be used Preparing batteriesCharging the batteries Acceptable batteries Getting started Precautions to be observed when charging the batteriesCharging time Charging the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries DSC-P71 Battery remaining indicatorPower Save function Charging the Nickel-Metal hydride batteries Inserting the batteries Open the Battery cover Insert the batteriesClose the Battery cover Opens out Marks inside the battery case Playing back** still images Model Inserting the batteriesShooting* still images Model Image size No. of images Using 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 button Setting 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 Stick Deciding 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 images Do 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 down Press b 7 on the control button About Auto FocusPress the shutter fully down Checking the last shot image Quick Review Digital zoom Using the zoom featureWhen the zoom is set all the way to Minimum distance needed to focus on a subject Button Set the mode dial to , Press B on the control buttonUsing the self-timer Center the subject in the frame, and shoot the image When Power Save is on Selecting a flash modeTo cancel the self-timer during the operation When Power Save is OFF To 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 finder DATE/TIME Set the mode dial to SCN, and press the Menu button Twilight modeTwilight portrait mode Landscape mode Then the screen turns black Finally, when Select SCN using b/B on the control buttonNR slow shutter Way down Set 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 once Set 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 images To 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 System Click Next, and eject the CD Installing the USB driverClick USB Driver on Click Next. When Opening window Copying still images to your computer Adaptor, and plug the adaptor into a wall outlet mains Preparing your camera Carry out only above Connecting your camera to your computerFor Windows 2000, Me, or XP users For Windows 98 or 98SE users Drag 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 100MSDCF When 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 names Folder File name File meaning My Documents folder opens Image file opens Viewing the images on your computer For Macintosh users Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your cameraChanging menu settings Changing items in the SET UP screen Select EV using b/B Adjusting the exposureEV adjustment Mode dial /SCN Set the mode dial to , SCN, or Press the Menu button Advanced still image shooting Adjusting color tonesWhite Balance Mode dial /SCN Set the mode dial to , SCN, or Push the Menu button Multipoint AF Multi AF/CENTER AF Mode dial /SCN Multipoint AFChoosing a focus method Center AF Shooting 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 /SCN For the DSC-P71 Mode dial /SCNSelect Spot Meter using b/B, then select on using v/V Spot light-metering To 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 frame Moving Image in SET UP, select Multi Burst Shooting in Multi Burst modeMulti Burst Mode dial Before using Multi Burst Deleting shot images Set the mode dial to , or SCN Press the Menu buttonTo return to Normal mode Shooting still images for e-mail Press the center z Mode dialEnlarging a portion of a still image Enlarging an image Playback Recording an enlarged Playing back successive images Press the B Forward, or the b Backward Rotate Mode dialRotating still images To stop the playback of the slide show Still image Protecting imagesFor single images For Index nine-image screen For Index triple-image screen To stop the resizing process Resize Mode dialChanging image size To remove protection from previously protected images To delete the Print mark Print Mode dialSelect Print using b/B, then press the center z Choosing images to print Center 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 z Shooting movies Enjoying movies Viewing movies on the LCD screen Deleting 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 z Playback of the movie starts File numbers assigned when movies are cutEditing movies Cutting movies To 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 MOML0001 For Macintosh users To copy movie files using ImageMixer Batteries and Power Troubleshooting Shooting Still images/Movies Troubleshooting Come out red Date and time are Very bright subjectCannot record images With the flash Deleting/Editing an image Viewing images Camera Your computer You cannot installComputers USB driver Others Memory Stick You cannot identify Indicator on the LCD ScreenWhen you turn off Camera does not work File Error System ErrorMemory Stick Error Format Error Self-Diagnostics Display Clip Motion Multi Burst Number of images that can be saved/ shooting timeMail 16M 32M 64M Menu items When the mode dial is set to PFX P.EFFECT When the mode dial is set to , SCNModerec Mode Additional information XNORMAL/ 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 Brightness On moisture condensation PrecautionsCleaning Internal rechargeable button battery Effective use of the battery Memory StickNickel hydride batteries System SpecificationsBattery life Output connectors AC-LS1 AC power adaptor not supplied AccessoriesPower, etc BC-CS1 Ni-MH battery charger Picture effect indicator LCD screenFor shooting still images For shooting movies 104 320 qf For still image playback For movie playback Index Battery 107 7 4 3 5 1 1 Page Page Page Page