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APOWER SAVE switch

BDISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button

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CFinder

Self-timer/recording lamp (red)

AE/AF lock lamp (green)

Flash charge lamp (orange) (30)

DMENU button (24) E Jack cover

F USB jack (47)

G VIDEO OUT jack (38)

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(Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (20)/

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IRESET button (buttom surface)

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JLCD screen

KDC IN jack cover (19)

LMode dial (21)

: To shoot still images

: To view or edit images

: To shoot movies /Clip Motion images/Multi Burst mode images SET UP: To set the SET UP items SCN: To shoot in the SCENE

SELECTION mode

MZoom button (for shooting) (28)/ Index button (for viewing) (37)

NWrist strap hook O Open lever

P Battery cover

Q “Memory Stick” cover R Access lamp (23)

S DC IN jack (19)

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Sony DSC-P51, DSC-P31, DSC-P71 operating instructions Qs qd qf Qk ql

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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 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 Canada Before using your camera Table of contents Before advanced operations TroubleshootingAdvanced still image Shooting Advanced still image viewing 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 Charging the batteries Preparing batteriesAcceptable batteries Batteries that cannot be used Charging time Precautions to be observed when charging the batteriesCharging the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries Getting started Power Save function Battery remaining indicatorCharging the Nickel-Metal hydride batteries DSC-P71 Close the Battery cover Open the Battery cover Insert the batteriesOpens out Marks inside the battery case Inserting the batteries Shooting* still images Model Image size Inserting the batteriesNo. of images Playing back** still images Model Power 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 power Set 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 Stick Menu 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 8MB Set 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 fingers Press the shutter fully down About Auto FocusChecking the last shot image Quick Review Press b 7 on the control button When the zoom is set all the way to Using the zoom featureMinimum distance needed to focus on a subject Digital zoom Using the self-timer Set the mode dial to , Press B on the control buttonCenter the subject in the frame, and shoot the image Button To cancel the self-timer during the operation Selecting a flash modeWhen Power Save is OFF When Power Save is on Shooting 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 inserted DATE/TIME Twilight portrait mode Twilight modeLandscape mode Set the mode dial to SCN, and press the Menu button NR slow shutter Select SCN using b/B on the control buttonWay down Then the screen turns black Finally, when Viewing 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 more Viewing 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 images Deleting 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 environment Click USB Driver on Click Next. When Opening window Installing the USB driverCopying still images to your computer Click Next, and eject the CD Adaptor, and plug the adaptor into a wall outlet mains Preparing your camera For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users Connecting your camera to your computerFor Windows 98 or 98SE users Carry out only above Double-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 folder Copying 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 closes Folder File name File meaning My Documents folder opens Image file opens Viewing the images on your computer For Macintosh users Changing menu settings How to setup and operate your cameraChanging items in the SET UP screen Before advanced operations EV adjustment Mode dial /SCN Adjusting the exposureSet the mode dial to , SCN, or Press the Menu button Select EV using b/B White Balance Mode dial /SCN Adjusting color tonesSet the mode dial to , SCN, or Push the Menu button Advanced still image shooting Choosing a focus method Multi AF/CENTER AF Mode dial /SCN Multipoint AFCenter AF Multipoint AF Shooting 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/V Select Spot Meter using b/B, then select on using v/V Mode dial /SCNSpot light-metering For the DSC-P71 Clip 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 z Multi Burst Mode dial Shooting in Multi Burst modeBefore using Multi Burst Moving Image in SET UP, select Multi Burst To return to Normal mode Set the mode dial to , or SCN Press the Menu buttonShooting still images for e-mail Deleting shot images Enlarging a portion of a still image Mode dialEnlarging an image Playback Press the center z Recording an enlarged Playing back successive images Rotating still images Rotate Mode dialTo stop the playback of the slide show Press the B Forward, or the b Backward For single images Protecting imagesFor Index nine-image screen Still image For Index triple-image screen Changing image size Resize Mode dialTo remove protection from previously protected images To stop the resizing process Select Print using b/B, then press the center z Print Mode dialChoosing images to print To delete the Print mark To 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 mark Shooting movies Enjoying movies Viewing movies on the LCD screen Deleting 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 images Editing movies File numbers assigned when movies are cutCutting movies Playback of the movie starts Decide 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 folder For Macintosh users To copy movie files using ImageMixer Batteries and Power Troubleshooting Shooting Still images/Movies Troubleshooting Cannot record images Very bright subjectWith the flash Come out red Date and time are Deleting/Editing an image Viewing images Computers Your computer You cannot installUSB driver Camera Others Memory Stick When you turn off Indicator on the LCD ScreenCamera does not work You cannot identify Memory Stick Error System ErrorFormat Error File Error Self-Diagnostics Display Mail Number of images that can be saved/ shooting time16M 32M 64M Clip Motion Multi Burst Menu items When the mode dial is set to Moderec 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 Backlight Cleaning PrecautionsInternal rechargeable button battery On moisture condensation Memory Stick Effective use of the batteryNickel hydride batteries Battery life SpecificationsOutput connectors System Power, etc AccessoriesBC-CS1 Ni-MH battery charger AC-LS1 AC power adaptor not supplied LCD screen Picture effect indicatorFor 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