For the Customers in the U.S.A | Sony DSC-P71, DSC-P31, DSC-P51

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:	SONY
Model No.:	DSC-P71
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:	680 Kinderkamack
	Road, Oradell, NJ
	07649 USA
Telephone No.:	201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:	SONY
Model No.:	DSC-P51, DSC-P31
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:	680 Kinderkamack
	Road, Oradell, NJ
	07649 USA
Telephone No.:	201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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Sony DSC-P71, DSC-P31, DSC-P51 operating instructions For the Customers in the U.S.A, Declaration of Conformity

Contents

Model No. DSC-P71/P51/P31 Serial No Enjoying movies For the Customers in the U.S.A Declaration of Conformity Equipment 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 Trademarks Before using your camera Table of contents Advanced still image Shooting TroubleshootingBefore advanced operations Advanced still image viewing Identifying the parts DSC-P71 Finder window G Lens Tripod receptacle bottom surface Qs qd qf Finder Identifying the parts DSC-P51 Power Save switch DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button Finder Selection mode Identifying the parts DSC-P31 Qs qd qf Qk ql Acceptable batteries Preparing batteriesCharging the batteries Batteries that cannot be used Charging the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries Precautions to be observed when charging the batteriesCharging time Getting started Charging the Nickel-Metal hydride batteries Battery remaining indicatorPower Save function DSC-P71 Opens out Marks inside the battery case Open the Battery cover Insert the batteriesClose the Battery cover Inserting the batteries No. of images Inserting the batteriesShooting* still images Model Image size Playing back** still images Model Connect 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 power Power 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 Stick Image 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 8MB Press 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 fingers Checking the last shot image Quick Review About Auto FocusPress the shutter fully down Press b 7 on the control button Minimum distance needed to focus on a subject Using the zoom featureWhen the zoom is set all the way to Digital zoom Center the subject in the frame, and shoot the image Set the mode dial to , Press B on the control buttonUsing the self-timer Button When Power Save is OFF Selecting a flash modeTo cancel the self-timer during the operation When Power Save is on 97. 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 inserted DATE/TIME Landscape mode Twilight modeTwilight portrait mode Set the mode dial to SCN, and press the Menu button Way down Select SCN using b/B on the control buttonNR slow shutter Then the screen turns black Finally, when Viewing 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 more Press 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 images To 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 environment Copying still images to your computer Installing the USB driverClick USB Driver on Click Next. When Opening window Click Next, and eject the CD Preparing your camera Adaptor, and plug the adaptor into a wall outlet mains For Windows 98 or 98SE users Connecting your camera to your computerFor Windows 2000, Me, or XP users Carry out only above Double-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 folder Click 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 closes Folder File name File meaning Viewing the images on your computer My Documents folder opens Image file opens For Macintosh users Changing items in the SET UP screen How to setup and operate your cameraChanging menu settings Before advanced operations Set the mode dial to , SCN, or Press the Menu button Adjusting the exposureEV adjustment Mode dial /SCN Select EV using b/B Set the mode dial to , SCN, or Push the Menu button Adjusting color tonesWhite Balance Mode dial /SCN Advanced still image shooting Center AF Multi AF/CENTER AF Mode dial /SCN Multipoint AFChoosing a focus method Multipoint AF Shooting 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/V Spot light-metering Mode dial /SCNSelect Spot Meter using b/B, then select on using v/V For the DSC-P71 Shooting 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 z Before using Multi Burst Shooting in Multi Burst modeMulti Burst Mode dial Moving Image in SET UP, select Multi Burst Shooting still images for e-mail Set the mode dial to , or SCN Press the Menu buttonTo return to Normal mode Deleting shot images Enlarging an image Playback Mode dialEnlarging a portion of a still image Press the center z Playing back successive images Recording an enlarged To stop the playback of the slide show Rotate Mode dialRotating still images Press the B Forward, or the b Backward For Index nine-image screen Protecting imagesFor single images Still image For Index triple-image screen To remove protection from previously protected images Resize Mode dialChanging image size To stop the resizing process Choosing images to print Print Mode dialSelect Print using b/B, then press the center z To delete the Print mark Select 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 mark Shooting movies Viewing movies on the LCD screen Enjoying movies Deleting 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 images Cutting movies File numbers assigned when movies are cutEditing movies Playback of the movie starts Deleting 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 folder To copy movie files using ImageMixer For Macintosh users Troubleshooting Batteries and Power Troubleshooting Shooting Still images/Movies With the flash Very bright subjectCannot record images Come out red Date and time are Viewing images Deleting/Editing an image USB driver Your computer You cannot installComputers Camera Memory Stick Others Camera does not work Indicator on the LCD ScreenWhen you turn off You cannot identify Format Error System ErrorMemory Stick Error File Error Self-Diagnostics Display 16M 32M 64M Number of images that can be saved/ shooting timeMail Clip Motion Multi Burst When the mode dial is set to Menu items Additional 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 Backlight Internal rechargeable button battery PrecautionsCleaning On moisture condensation Nickel hydride batteries Effective use of the batteryMemory Stick Output connectors SpecificationsBattery life System BC-CS1 Ni-MH battery charger AccessoriesPower, etc AC-LS1 AC power adaptor not supplied For shooting still images Picture effect indicatorLCD screen 104 For shooting movies For still image playback For movie playback 320 qf Battery Index 107 7 4 3 5 1 1 Page Page Page Page