Selecting a flash mode, When Power Save is OFF | Sony DSC-P31

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,Center the subject in the frame, and press the shutter all the way down.

The Self-timer lamp (page 8 for the DSC- P71, page 10 for the DSC-P51, page 12 for the DSC-P31) will blink in orange, and you will hear a beeping sound. The image will be shot within approximately 10 seconds.

To cancel the self-timer during the operation

Press V ( ) on the control button one more time.

•If you stand in front of the camera and press the shutter, the focus and the exposure may not be correctly set.

Selecting a flash mode

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, Set the mode dial to select , and press v () on the control button repeatedly to select a flash mode.

Flash mode has the following features.

No indicator (Auto): Based on the lighting conditions, the camera will decide if there is enough light, and will use the flash accordingly (factory setting).

(forced flash): The flash will be used regardless of the amount of ambient light.

(no flash): The flash will not be used.

Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows.

When POWER SAVE is OFF

No indicator (Auto) t (forced flash) t (no flash)

When POWER SAVE is ON

(no flash) t No indicator (Auto) t (forced flash)

•If the menu is currently displayed, press the MENU button first and the menu will disappear.

•You can change the brightness of the flash using [FLASH LEVEL] in the settings menu (page 93).

•When Flash mode is set to Auto or (forced flash), and you look at the LCD screen in a dark

place, you may notice some “noise” in the image, but this will have no effect on the image you shoot.

•While the flash is being charged, the Flash charging lamp blinks. When charging is

completed, the lamp goes out.

•When you press the shutter button halfway down while the flash is flashing, the Flash charge lamp turns on.

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Sony DSC-P31, DSC-P51 Selecting a flash mode, To cancel the self-timer during the operation, When Power Save is OFF

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Model No. DSC-P71/P51/P31 Serial No Enjoying movies For the Customers in the U.S.A Declaration of Conformity For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada For the Customers in GermanyEquipment and receiver 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 Using an external power source Using your camera abroad Power sourcesConnect the cable with the v mark facing up Press the Power button Turning on/off your camera How to use the control buttonAuto Power Off function To turn off the power 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 Insert the Memory Stick Inserting and removing a Memory StickOpen the Memory Stick cover Close the Memory Stick Deciding the still image size and quality Menu appearsImage size is set 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 To reduce red-eye when shooting live subjects Shooting with the AF illuminator97. appears on the LCD screen 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 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 Select Still Image using b/Bon the control buttonViewing Index nine- or triple-image display Press the Zoom W button once more 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 images Deleting still 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 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 When a removable disk icon is not shown Copying imagesClick Next 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 To cancel Spot light-metering Clip Motion Mode dialShooting multiple frames 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 movies Deleting on the single screenDeleting on the Index nine- image 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 To cancel cutting Decide on a cutting pointDeleting unnecessary portions of a movie 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 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 Brightness Power SaveLCD LCD Backlight Internal rechargeable button battery PrecautionsCleaning On moisture condensation Effective use of the battery Memory StickNickel hydride batteries Output connectors SpecificationsBattery life System BC-CS1 Ni-MH battery charger AccessoriesPower, etc AC-LS1 AC power adaptor not supplied Picture effect indicator LCD screenFor shooting still images 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