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Getting started ________________________
Digital Still Camera
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Shooting still images __________________
Viewing still images ___________________
Deleting still images ___________________
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-P71/P51/P31 Serial No.
Copying still images to your computer _________
Before advanced operations _____________
Advanced still image shooting____________
Advanced still image viewing_____________
Still image editting ____________________
Enjoying movies________________________
Troubleshooting ________________________
Additional information ___________________
DSC-P71/P51/P31
© 2002 Sony Corporation
Index
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
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-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.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
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.
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.
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: --Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. --Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. --Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. --Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
For the Customers in Germany
Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following circumstances: · Residential area · Business district · Light-industry district (This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)
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Attention for the Customers in Europe
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out on the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again.
Trademarks
· "Memory Stick," , "MagicGate Memory Stick," and , are trademarks of Sony Corporation. · "MagicGate" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. · Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. · Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. · In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the TM or ® marks are not used in all cases in this manual.
Attention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera.
"Memory Stick"
N50
For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 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.
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Before using your camera
Trial recording Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. No compensation for contents of the recording Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording medium, etc. Notes on image data compatibility · This camera conforms with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). · Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed. Precaution on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur. LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with a LCD finder) and lens · The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. · Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Do not get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be careful not to get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, see page 99 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera. The auto zoom lens (for the DSC-P71 only)
This camera is equipped with an auto zoom lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.
On illustrations
Illustrations used in this manual are of the DSCP71 unless noted otherwise.
The pictures used in this manual
The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.
Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes. Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to a disk.
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Table of contents
Before using your camera ......................... 5 Identifying the parts .................................. 8 Shooting according to scene conditions (SCENE SELECTION) ................. 34
Copying still images to your computer
Copying still images to your computer ...44 1 Installing the USB driver ..................45 2 Preparing your camera ......................46 3 Connecting your camera to your computer ........................................47 4 Copying images ................................48 When a removable disk icon is not shown..............................................49 Copying images (for Windows XP users) ................49 Image file storage destinations and file names ..............................................51 5 Viewing the images on your computer .........................................53 For Macintosh users ................................54
Getting started
Preparing batteries .................................. 14 Charging the batteries ............................. 14 Inserting the batteries.............................. 17 Using an external power source.............. 19 Using your camera abroad ...................... 19 Turning on/off your camera.................... 20 How to use the control button................. 20 Setting the date and time......................... 21
Viewing still images
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera ............................................ 36 Viewing single images ....................... 36 Viewing Index (nine- or triple- image display) ...... 37 Viewing images on a TV screen............. 38
Deleting still images
Deleting images ...................................... 39 Deleting on the Index (nine-image) screen ............................................. 40 Deleting on the Index (triple-image) screen ............................................. 41 Formatting a "Memory Stick" ................ 43
Shooting still images
Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" ............................. 23 Deciding the still image size and quality 24 Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode) ........................... 26 Checking the last shot image (Quick Review) .......................................... 27 Using the zoom feature....................... 28 Shooting close-ups (Macro) (DSC-P71 only).............................. 28 Using the self-timer ............................ 29 Selecting a flash mode........................ 30 Shooting with the finder ..................... 32 Shooting with the date and time inserted ........................................... 32
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Before advanced operations
How to setup and operate your camera ...55 Changing menu settings......................55 Changing items in the SET UP screen ..............................................55
Advanced still image viewing
Enlarging a portion of a still image ........ 66 Enlarging an image Playback zoom 66 Recording an enlarged image Trimming........................................ 67 Playing back successive images (SLIDE SHOW) ............................. 67 Rotating still images (ROTATE)............ 68
Advanced still image shooting
Adjusting the exposure (EV adjustment) 56 Adjusting color tones (WHITE BALANCE).....................57 Choosing a focus method (MULTI AF/CENTER AF) ............58 Setting the distance to the subject (Focus preset) .................................60 Adding special effects (P. EFFECT).......60 Spot light-metering..................................61 Shooting multiple frames (CLIP MOTION)............................62 Shooting in Multi Burst mode (MULTI BURST) ...........................64 Shooting still images for e-mail (E-MAIL)........................................65
Still image editting
Protecting images (PROTECT) .............. 69 For single images................................ 69 For Index (nine-image) screen............ 69 For Index (triple-image) screen .......... 70 Changing image size (RESIZE).............. 71 Choosing images to print (PRINT)......... 72 For single images................................ 72 For index (nine-images) screen .......... 72 For index (triple-image) screen .......... 73
Deleting on the Index (triple-image) screen ..............................................77 Editing movies.........................................78 Cutting movies ....................................78 Deleting unnecessary portions of a movie ..............................................79 Copying movies to your computer ..........80 For Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, Me users ................................................80 For Windows XP users .......................80 For Macintosh users ............................81
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ......................................82 Warnings and messages ..........................89 Self-Diagnostics Display.........................90
Additional information
The number of images that can be saved/ shooting time...................................91 Menu items..............................................92 SET UP items ..........................................97 Precautions ..............................................99 The "Memory Stick" .............................100 The nickel hydride batteries ..................100 Specifications ........................................101 The LCD screen ....................................103 Index......................................................106
Enjoying movies
Shooting movies ..................................... 74 Viewing movies on the LCD screen....... 75 Deleting movies ...................................... 76 Deleting on the single screen.............. 76 Deleting on the Index (nine-image) screen.............................................. 76
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Identifying the parts (DSC-P71)
1 2 3
Attaching the strap
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4 5 7 8
A B C D E
POWER ON/OFF lamp (20) POWER button (20) Shutter button (26) Flash (30) Self-timer lamp (29)/ AF illuminator (31, 97) F Finder window G Lens H Tripod receptacle (bottom surface)
· Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa
A Finder Self-timer/recording lamp (red) AE/AF lock lamp (green) Flash charge lamp (orange) (30) B DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button (32) C MENU button (24) D VIDEO OUT jack (38) E Jack cover F USB jack (47)
qs qd qf qg qh
qj
qk
G Control button (Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (20)/ (Menu off) ( / /7/ ) (27, 29, 30) H RESET button (bottom surface) (82) I LCD screen J DC IN jack cover (19) K DC IN jack (19)
L Mode 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 M Zoom button (for shooting) (28)/ Index button (for viewing) (37) N Wrist strap hook O Open lever P Battery cover Q "Memory Stick" cover R Access lamp (23)
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Identifying the parts (continued) (DSC-P51)
1 2 3
Attaching the strap
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4 5 7
8
A B C D E
POWER ON/OFF lamp (20) POWER button (20) Shutter button (26) Flash (30) Self-timer lamp (29)/ AF illuminator (31, 97) F Finder window G Lens H Tripod receptacle (bottom surface)
· Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa
A POWER SAVE switch B DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button (32) C Finder Self-timer/recording lamp (red) AE/AF lock lamp (green) Flash charge lamp (orange) (30) D E F G MENU button (24) VIDEO OUT jack (38) Jack cover USB jack (47)
qs qd qf qg qh
qj qk ql
H Control button (Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (20)/ (Menu off) ( / /7/ ) (27, 29, 30, 61) I RESET button (buttom surface) (82) J LCD screen K DC IN jack cover (19)
L Mode 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 M Zoom button (for shooting) (28)/ Index button (for viewing) (37) N Wrist 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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Identifying the parts (continued) (DSC-P31)
1 2 3
Attaching the strap
5 6
7 4
8
A B C D E
POWER ON/OFF lamp (20) POWER button (20) Shutter button (26) Flash (30) Self-timer lamp (29)/ AF illuminator (31, 97) F Finder window G Lens H Tripod receptacle (bottom surface)
· Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa
A POWER SAVE switch B DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button (32) C Finder Self-timer/recording lamp (red) AE/AF lock lamp (green) Flash charge lamp (orange) (30) D E F G MENU button (24) Jack cover USB jack (47) VIDEO OUT jack (38)
qs qd qf qg qh
qj qk ql
H Control button (Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (20)/ (Menu off) ( / /7/ ) (27, 29, 30, 61) I RESET button (buttom surface) (82) J LCD screen K DC IN jack cover (19)
L Mode 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 M Zoom button (for shooting) (28)/ Index button (for viewing) (37) N Wrist 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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Getting started
Preparing batteries
Use the following batteries in this camera. Acceptable batteries R6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2)
NH-AA-DI (2) (supplied) NH-AA-2DI twin-pack (recommended, not supplied)
Charging the batteries
BC-CS1 (supplied)
To the wall outlet (mains)
Power cord (mains lead)
Charge lamp
Batteries that cannot be used Manganese batteries, lithium batteries, nicad batteries, alkaline batteries (cannot be used with the DSC-P71)
* Use of AA alkaline batteries may result in shorter than desired operating time. (only in the DSC-P51/P31) When alkaline batteries are used, take note of the following information. · Turn POWER SAVE to ON, shut the LCD screen off, and use the Finder to shoot your images. This will lengthen battery life (page 16). · There is a big difference in the performance of batteries of different types and of batteries made by different manufacturers. This is especially true in low temperatures, where some batteries are noticeably weaker. You may not be able to shoot in temperatures below +5°C (41°F). · The battery remaining indicator may not display the correct information.
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Insert with the correct polarity +/-
2
, Connect the charger to a wall outlet (mains) using the power cord (mains lead).
Charging starts, and the charge lamp lights. When the charge lamp goes out, charging is finished.
· When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), and remove the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries from the charger. · When transporting the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, be sure to use the battery case (supplied). If the +/- metal terminals are shorted, there is a possibility of danger from excessive heat or fire.
, Insert Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries into the charger (supplied).
· Be sure to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries supplied with your camera before using them. · Be sure to charge the batteries in an environment where the ambient temperature is 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). If the batteries are charged in an environment where the temperature is outside that range, the batteries may not charge efficiently. · Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet (mains) close by. If something goes wrong while you are using the charger, immediately shut off the power by pulling the plug out of the wall outlet.
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Charging the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries
· If the poles of the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are dirty, the batteries may not charge properly. Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the charger by wiping them with a dry cloth. · At the time of purchase, or when the NickelMetal Hydride batteries haven't been used for a long time, they may not fully charge. This is typical of this type of battery, and is not a malfunction. If this happens, repeatedly using up the battery fully, and then recharging it, should correct the problem. · Even when Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are not being used they loose their charge naturally over time. It is recommended that you recharge the batteries just before using them. · If you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries before fully using up the existing charge, the so-called memory effect* can occur, and the low battery warning will be triggered sooner than expected. Charging the battery after fully depleting the existing charge should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" the situation in which a battery temporarily accepts a less than full charge.
Precautions to be observed when charging the batteries
· Do not charge any other batteries except Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the charger supplied with your camera. If you try to charge any other type of battery (e.g., manganese batteries, alkaline dry cells, or one-time lithium batteries) than the batteries specified, those batteries may leak, overheat, or explode, causing the danger of burns or other injuries. · Be sure to charge both Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries at the same time. · When the batteries are charged, use them only in an environment where the temperature range is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). Otherwise, there is a danger of leaks, explosions, excessive heat, fire, or electric shock. · Do not charge fully charged Nickel Metal Hydride batteries again. Otherwise, there is a danger of leaks, explosions, excessive heat, fire, or electric shock. · Do not peel off the external seals or damage the batteries. Never use batteries from which the seals have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that have been split in any way.
Charging time
Getting started
Nickel-Metal Hydride battery NH-AA-DI × 2 (supplied) Charging time Approx. 13 hours
This represents the time required to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries using the supplied BC-CS1 charger in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F).
· Charging is complete in approximately 13 hours. The charge lamp may remain lit longer than 13 hours, but this is not a malfunction. · If you use the ACC-CSNQ STAMINA "Super Quick charge" kit (not supplied), the batteries will charge faster.
· To use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the slide show mode and leave it that way until the batteries are used up (page 67).
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Charging the Nickel-Metal hydride batteries (continued)
Battery remaining indicator
As the battery power decreases with use, the Battery remaining indicator displays the amount of power remaining using the following symbols. Battery Battery remaining remaining guidelines indicator (A full charge is 100%) Sufficient power remaining Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon. Change the batteries for fully charged ones, or charge these batteries.
Flashing · If the LCD screen is off, press the DISPLAY/ LCD ON/OFF button to turn it on. · Based on the conditions under which the camera is being used and the state of the charge, or on the environment, this information may not be correctly indicated. · When the AC adaptor is being used, the Remaining battery information is not displayed.
The POWER SAVE function
When the POWER SAVE function is set to ON, you can shoot for a longer period of time. DSC-P71 Turn the Mode dial to SET UP, and set [POWER SAVE] in SETUP 2 to [ON]. The factory setting of the camera is set to [ON] (page 98). DSC-P51/P31 Set the POWER SAVE switch to ON. When the camera is shipped from the factory, this switch is set to ON.
When the POWER SAVE function is ON
· The LCD screen will be darker than it is when POWER SAVE is set to OFF. You cannot change the settings for [LCD BACKLIGHT] at this time (page 98). To make the available shooting time even longer, it is recommended that you turn off the LCD screen and use the Finder to do your shooting (page 32). (No flash) is displayed. · In Flash mode, the If you want to shoot using the flash, press v ( ) on the control button, and select (forced flash) or Auto (page 30). · When the power turns on, the Flash mode is normally set to (No flash). · When the flash is charging ( the Flash charge lamp blinks), the LCD screen turns off. · In shooting still images, the focus only focuses when the shutter is pushed down halfway.
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Inserting the batteries
Getting started
1
, Open the Battery cover.
Slide it in the direction of the arrow, and it opens out.
2
, Insert the batteries.
Match the +/- poles of the batteries to the +/ - marks inside the battery case.
· Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the Battery cover by wiping them with a dry cloth. If the poles of the batteries or the terminals become covered with a film of dirt or oil from the skin, the operating time of the camera can be greatly reduced.
3
, Close the Battery cover.
Close the Battery cover while holding the batteries in. The cover is closed when it clicks. To remove the batteries Stand the camera on end, open the Battery cover upward, then remove the batteries.
· Make sure you don't drop the batteries when opening or closing the Battery cover.
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Inserting the batteries (continued)
Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/ played back
The tables show approximate guidelines for the length of time the camera can be used when picture quality is set to Standard, when you shoot in Flash mode , and when you shoot in Normal mode in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F), and the supplied Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are fully charged. The guidelines for the number of images that can be recorded or played back allow for changing the "Memory Stick" as necessary. Actual results may differ slightly from these, depending on the conditions of use. Playing back** still images Model DSC-P71 DSC-P51 DSC-P31 Image size 2048×1536 640×480 1600×1200 640×480 1600×1200 640×480
Shooting* still images Model DSC-P71 DSC-P51 DSC-P31 Image size 2048×1536 640×480 1600×1200 640×480 1600×1200 640×480 LCD screen ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF R6 (size AA) Ni-MH (2) (supplied) Battery life (min.) No. of images Approx. 100 Approx. 2000 Approx. 120 Approx. 2400 Approx. 150 Approx. 3000 Approx. 180 Approx. 3600 Approx. 120 Approx. 2400 Approx. 150 Approx. 3000
* Recording one image approximately every three seconds
Shooting*** movies images Model DSC-P71 DSC-P51 Approx. 280 Approx. 280 Approx. 5600 Approx. 5600 DSC-P31 LCD screen ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF R6 (size AA) Ni-MH (2) (supplied) Approx. 120 Approx. 170 Approx. 150 Approx. 200 Approx. 150 Approx. 200
R6 (size AA) Ni-MH (2) (supplied) Battery life (min.) No. of images Approx. 230 Approx. 4600
**With the LCD screen on, showing single images in order, one approximately every three seconds
*** Continuous recording with a picture size of 160×112
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Using an external power source
2 To the wall outlet (mains) DC IN jack cover DC plug 1 Power cord (mains lead)
Using your camera abroad
Power sources You can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger or the AC-LS1 AC power adaptor (not supplied) within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b].
BC-CS1
Getting started
1
AC power adaptor (not supplied)
2
, Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and to the wall outlet (mains).
· When you have finished using the AC power adaptor, disconnect it from the DC IN jack of the camera. · To use power from an automobile, use a DC adaptor/Charger (not supplied). · If you insert or remove the DC plug while you are using the batteries, the power may shut off.
, Open the DC IN jack cover, then connect the AC-LS1 AC power adaptor (not supplied) to the DC IN jack of the camera.
Connect the cable with the v mark facing up.
· Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (mains) close by. If something goes wrong while you are using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power by pulling the plug out of the wall outlet.
· Do not use an electronic transformer. Using this may cause a malfunction.
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Turning on/off your camera
POWER ON/ OFF lamp
How to use the control button
0EV
The Auto Power Off function
If no tasks are performed for a while* when shooting, viewing, or performing SET UP while using the batteries, power is automatically shut off to preserve battery power. However, in the following circumstances, even if the battery is being used to power the camera, the Auto Power Off feature will not work. · Movies are being played back · A slide show is being shown · There is a plug in the USB terminal or the VIDEO OUT jack
* When POWER SAVE is set to ON: approximately 90 seconds When POWER SAVE is set to OFF: approximately 3 minutes
0EV EV WB
ISO
POWER button
1
, Press the POWER button.
The POWER ON/OFF lamp lights in green, the power is on. When you turn on your camera for the first time, the CLOCK SET screen appears (see the next page). To turn off the power If you press the POWER button again, the POWER ON/OFF lamp goes out, and the camera turns off.
, , SCN · When the mode dial is set to and you turn the power on, the lens begins to move (DSC-P71 only). Please be careful not to touch the lens.
AUTO WHITE BAL ISO
To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu or SET UP on the LCD screen (page 55), and use the control button to make the changes. For each item, press v/V/b/B to select the desired value, then press the center z or b/B to make the setting.
· (SPOT METER) is not displayed on the menu of the DSC-P51/P31 (page 61).
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Setting the date and time
Mode dial
Getting started
CLOCK SET
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y
CLOCK SET
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y
2002 / 1 / 1
12 : 00
OK AM CANCEL
2002 / 1 / 1
12 : 00
OK AM CANCEL
OK
OK
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, Set the mode dial to .
· To change values for the time and the date that have been previously set, change the mode dial to SET UP, choose [CLOCK SET] in SETUP 1 (page 97), then proceed from Step 3. · You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to SCN, , or .
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POWER button
3
, Choose the desired order for the date, the month and the year using v/V on the control button, then push the center z.
You can choose from [Y/M/D] (year/ month/day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y].
· If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power for saving the time data, ever loses its charge (page 99), the CLOCK SET screen automatically reappears. If this happens, reset the date and time by following the above procedure, starting from Step 3.
, Press the POWER button.
The POWER lamp lights in green and the CLOCK SET screen appears.
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Setting the date and time (continued)
CLOCK SET
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y
CLOCK SET
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y
CLOCK SET
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y
2002 / 1 / 1
12 : 00
OK AM CANCEL
2002 / 7 / 1
12 : 00
OK AM CANCEL
2002 / 7 / 4
10 : 30
OK PM CANCEL
OK
OK
OK
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, Choose the year, month, day, hour, and minute items using b/B.
A v will be shown above, and a V will be shown below the item currently selected to be set.
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, Set the desired numerical value using v/V on the control button, then press the center z.
After setting the current numerical value, move to the next item. Repeat the above process until all of the items have been set.
· If you choose [D/M/Y] in Step 3, use the 24 hour clock display.
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, Choose [OK] using the B on the control button, and then press the center z.
After the date and time are set, the clock will start to keep time.
· To cancel the setting process, choose [CANCEL], and press the center z.
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Shooting still images
Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick"
Label side Connector side Access lamp
Shooting still images
Bottom
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, Open the "Memory Stick" cover.
Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to open it.
2
, Insert the "Memory Stick."
Insert the "Memory Stick" all the way in until it clicks, as shown in the illustration.
· Whenever you insert a "Memory Stick," push it all the way in until it clicks. If you do not insert it correctly, a message such as "MEMORY STICK ERROR" appears on the LCD screen.
3
, Close the "Memory Stick" cover.
To remove the "Memory Stick" Open the "Memory Stick" cover, then push the "Memory Stick" to pop it out.
· Whenever the Access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power at this time.
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Deciding the still image size and quality
FINE
AUTO WHITE BAL ISO
2048x1536 2048 (3 : 2) 1600x1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 IMAGESIZE
1600x1200 1600 (3 : 2) 1280 x 960 640 x 480 SO IMAGE SIZE
FINE STANDARD
P.QUALITY MODE PFX
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Menu button
2
DSC-P71
DSC-P51/ P31
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, Select (Image quality) using b/B on the control button. Use v/V to select the desired image quality.
The image quality is set. When the setting is completed, press the MENU button. The menu disappears from the screen.
· For image quality, you can choose either [FINE] or [STANDARD]. · The image size and quality values chosen here will be preserved even when the camera is turned off.
, Set the mode dial to , turn on the power, and then push the MENU button.
The menu appears.
· You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to SCN. · (SPOT METER) is not displayed on the menu of the DSC-P51/P31 (page 61).
, Select (Image size) using b/ B on the control button. Use v/ V to select the desired image size.
The image size is set.
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Image size and quality
You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of images you want to shoot. The larger you make the image size and the higher you make the image quality, the better your image, but also the larger the amount of data needed to preserve your image. This means you can save fewer images in your "Memory Stick." Choose an image size and quality level appropriate for the kind of images you want to shoot. You can resize the images later (Resize function, see page 71). You can choose image size from the following tables. Examples Very fine prints 3:2 prints* Printing A4 size images 1600 (3:2) (DSC-P51/P31) 3:2 prints* 1280×960 Printing postcard size images 640×480 For images to be attached to e-mail Image size 2048×1536 (DSC-P71) 2048(3:2) (DSC-P71) 1600×1200
The number of images* that can be saved in a "Memory Stick"
The number of images that can be saved in FINE (STANDARD) mode are shown below. (Units: number of images)
Shooting still images
Capacity Image size 2048×1536 (DSC-P71) 2048(3:2) (DSC-P71) 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) (DSC-P51/P31) 1280×960 640×480
8MB 5 (9) 5 (9) 8 (15) 8 (15) 12 (22) 48 (118)
16MB 10 (18) 10 (18) 16 (30) 16 (30) 24 (44) 96 (240)
32MB 20 (36) 20 (36) 32 (60) 32 (60) 50 (93) 195 (488)
64MB 40 (72) 40 (72) 64 (120) 64 (120) 100 (186) 393 (983)
128MB 80 (144) 80 (144) 128 (240) 128 (240) 200 (372) 786 (1966)
* When the shooting mode is normal For the number of images that can be saved in other modes, see page 91. · The image size is the screen size used when viewing the images on a personal computer. When the images are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. · Number of shooting images can differ from these values according to shooting conditions. * This option records images in a horizontal to vertical proportion of 3:2 to match the size of the print paper used. · The image size value (e.g., 2048×1536) is the number of pixels displayed.
For information how to shoot images to be used as attachments to e-mail messages, see page 65.
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Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode)
Mode dial
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, Set the mode dial to , and turn on your camera.
· The lens cover opens when the power is turned on. · When the camera is turned on or when using the zoom, and the lens is moving, don't touch the lens assembly (DSC-P71 only) (page 28). · When the mode dial is set to , the exposure and focus are adjusted automatically.
2
, Hold your camera with your both hands and position a subject in the center of the frame to focus on.
Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingers.
· You can choose either Multi-point AF mode or Center AF as the AF mode (page 58).
3
Flashes in green t remains on
, Press and hold the shutter halfway down.
The camera beeps. When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, the camera is ready for shooting.
· If you remove your finger from the shutter, shooting will be canceled. · The minimum focal distance to a subject is 50cm (19 11/16 inches) for the DSC-P71; 8cm (3 1/4 inches) for the DSC-P51 with the Zoom button set to the W (wide angle) side, and 50cm (19 3/4 inches) with the Zoom button set to the T (telephoto) side; and 10cm (3 15/16 inches) or more for the DSC-P31.To shoot subjects at distances closer than this, use Macro mode (DSC-P71 only). · The frame appearing on the LCD screen shows the limits of the area where the focus will be adjusted. (For more details on the AF range finder, see page 58.)
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Checking the last shot image (Quick Review)
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About Auto Focus
When you try to shoot a subject that is hard to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator will change to flashing slowly. The Auto Focus function may be difficult to use with in the following subjects. In such cases, release the shutter, then try to recompose the shot and focus again.
· The subject is distant from the camera and dark · The contrast of the subject and its background is poor · The subject is seen through glass, such as a window · A fast-moving subject · The subject has a reflection, such as that from a mirror, or there is a luminous body and a lustrous subject · A flashing subject
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, Press the shutter fully down.
A beeping sound is heard, the shooting is completed, and the still image is saved in the "Memory Stick." When the Recording lamp (page 9) goes out, you can shoot the next image.
· When you are shooting with the battery, if no tasks are performed for a while* with the camera turned on, power is automatically shut off to preserve battery power (page 20). * When POWER SAVE is set to ON: approximately 90 seconds When POWER SAVE is set to OFF: approximately 3 minutes
, Press b (7) on the control button.
To return to shooting mode, press the shutter lightly or press b (7) on the control button again. To delete the image displayed on the LCD screen 1 Press MENU button to display the menu. 2 Press B on the control button to select [DELETE], then press the center z. 3 Press v on the control button to select [OK], then press the center z. The image will be deleted.
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Using the zoom feature
Shooting close-ups (Macro) (DSC-P71 only)
W (wide-angle) T (telephoto)
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Digital zoom
DSC-P71/P51 When the Zoom exceeds 3x for the DSC-P71 and 2x for the DSC-P51, the digital zoom feature enlarges the image up to a maximum of 6x using digital processing. Because picture quality deteriorates when digital zoom is used, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] in SET UP to [OFF] when this feature is not needed (page 97).
The T side of this line shows the extent of digital zoom
W
T
4
W
T
4
, Press the W (wide angle) or the T (telephoto) side of the Zoom button to choose the desired image size, and shoot your image.
For close-ups of small subjects like flowers or insects, shoot using the Macro feature. You can use this feature for close-ups of subjects up to the distances specified below. When the zoom is set all the way to the W side: 10 cm (3 15/16 inches) from the end of the lens When the zoom is set all the way to the T side: 50 cm (19 11/16 inches) from the end of the lens
W
T
The minimum distance needed to focus on a subject
(From the end of the lens when the zoom button is set all the way to either the W or T side) DSC-P71 50 cm (19 11/16 inches) for both W and T DSC-P51 8cm (3 1/4 inches) for W, and 50cm (19 3/4 inches) for T DSC-P31 10 cm (3 15/16 inches)
· The lens moves when the zoom feature is being used (DSC-P71 only). Be very careful not to touch the lens. · The zoom feature cannot be used when shooting movies (page 74) (DSC-P71/P31 only).
DSC-P31 The DSC-P31 does not have an optical zoom. It has only a 3x digital zoom. There is no Digital zoom item in SET UP.
· When you are using digital zoom, you cannot confirm the image using the finder. · When you are using the digital zoom feature, the Auto focus frame is not displayed.
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Using the self-timer
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Shooting still images
1
, Set the mode dial to , and press B ( ) on the control button.
(Macro) appears on the LCD screen.
· If the menu is currently displayed, press the MENU button first and the menu disappears. · You can perform this operation even when the mode dial is set to SCN (other than Landscape mode) (page 34), or .
2
, Center the subject in the frame, and shoot the image.
To return to normal shooting Press B ( ) on the control button one more time. disappears from the LCD screen.
· Use the LCD screen to shoot when using the Macro feature. If you use the finder, the limits of what you see and what you actually shoot may be different.
1
, Set the mode dial to , and press V ( ) on the control button.
(Self-timer) appears on the LCD screen.
· If the menu is currently displayed, press the MENU button first and the menu disappears. · You can perform this operation even when the mode dial is set to SCN, or .
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Selecting a flash mode
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)
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2
, Center the subject in the frame, and press the shutter all the way down.
The Self-timer lamp (page 8 for the DSCP71, 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.
, 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.
· 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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To reduce "red-eye" when shooting live subjects
When the flash begins to strobe before the image is shot, the red-eye phenomenon is reduced. In SET UP, set [RED EYE REDUCTION] to [ON] (page 97). appears on the LCD screen.
Shooting with the AF illuminator
This is additional lighting provided to assist in focussing when shooting in dark places. Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] (page 97) in SET UP to [AUTO]. When shooting, ON appears; the AF illuminator will flash automatically during the time between when the shutter is pressed halfway down and the focus locks.
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· The light from the AF illuminator may miss the center of the image somewhat, but as long as it reaches the subject, the camera will focus properly. · When the focus is adjusted manually, the AF illuminator doesn't function. · When shooting in following Scene Selection mode (see page 34), the AF illuminator will not function. : in Twilight mode : in Landscape mode · The AF illuminator is a bright light. There are no safety hazards, but when shooting at short distances, do not aim it directly at the subject's eyes.
Shooting still images
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m
ON
· The amount of red-eye reduction possible varies according to the individual. In addition, the distance to the subject, and whether or not the subject has seen the flash begin to strobe may also reduce the effectiveness of the red-eye reduction process.
· When the AF illuminator flashes, but sufficient light does not reach the subject (the maximum recommended distance for this feature is approximately 2.8m (9.2 ft.) (wide) and 1.8m (5.9 ft.) (tele) for the DSCP71), 2.2m (7.2 ft.) (wide/tele) for the DSCP51, and 2.5 m (8.2 ft.) for the DSC-P31, or the subject has weak contrast, the camera may not focus properly.
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Shooting with the finder
When the LCD screen display is off (only warning messages are displayed)
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Shooting with the date and time inserted
CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : MPEG MOVIE OFF ON OFF AUTO
Finder
DISPLAY/ LCD ON/OFF button
SELECT
r LCD screen display is OFF r Screen display is set to ON.
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The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD screen. Each time you press the DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button, the display changes in the following order.
4
F2.8 30
, Set the mode dial to SET UP.
The SET UP menu is displayed.
· When images are shot with the date and time inserted, the date and time cannot be removed later. · When shooting images with the date and time inserted, the actual date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen, instead, is displayed in the upper left portion of the LCD screen. The actual date and time are displayed when the image is played back. · When you have chosen a date format, you can choose [Insert the correct date and time] (page 21), and the information will be inserted in the format you chose. · The "DIGITAL ZOOM" item is not displayed on the SET UP screen of the DSC-P31 (page 28).
· For further details on the items displayed, see page 103. · Just as with the AE/AF lock indicator on the LCD screen display, when the AE/AF lock lamp of the Finder section stops flashing and remains lit, you can start shooting again (page 26). · When the LCD screen display is turned off, the digital zoom does not function (page 28). · When the LCD screen display is turned off, if you press the (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro, DSC-P71) or (SPOT METER, DSC-P51/P31), the image will be displayed on the screen for approximately 2 seconds so you can check or change the setting.
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CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DAY&TIME DATE DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : OFF RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR :
CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : MPEG MOVIE DAY&TIME ON OFF AUTO
Shooting still images
OK PAGE SELECT
2
, Select
(CAMERA) using v/V on the control button and press B. Select [DATE/TIME] using v/V and press B.
3
, Choose the type of data to be inserted using v/V on the control button, then press the center z.
DAY & TIME: Inserts the date and the time of shooting into the image DATE: Inserts the year, the month and the date of shooting into the image OFF: Does not insert date/time data into the image After the setting has been completed, turn the mode dial to , and continue your shooting.
· You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to SCN. · The settings made here will be saved even when the power is turned off.
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Shooting according to scene conditions (SCENE SELECTION)
Twilight mode Twilight portrait mode Landscape mode
0EV
0EV SCN EV WB
1
Ordinarily shoot with the camera set to Auto (mode dial: ), but when shooting scenes or people in the dark places, or shooting landscapes, use the modes listed below to increase the quality of your images.
MENU button
Twilight portrait mode
Use this mode when shooting people in the foreground at night. Because the shutter speed is slow, it is recommended that you use a tripod.
· Allows you to shoot images of people in the foreground with distinct outlines without losing the feeling that you are shooting at night. · The flash automatically strobes.
, Set the mode dial to SCN, and press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
Twilight mode
Under dark lighting conditions, you can shoot using the Twilight mode, and still get good images. However, because the shutter speed is slower under these conditions, we recommend you use a tripod.
· The flash cannot be used.
Landscape mode
Focuses on images far away, so is convenient for shooting landscapes at a distance.
· You cannot shoot in Macro mode.
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NR slow shutter
In Twilight or Twilight portrait mode, when the shutter speed becomes a 1/2 second or slower, "NR" is displayed before the shutter speed indication, and the camera automatically changes to the NR slow shutter mode. The NR slow shutter mode removes noise from recorded images, providing clear images. To eliminate the effects of vibration, use of a tripod is recommended.
F3.2 NR2"
Shooting still images
SCN
WB
SCN
WB
2
, Select [SCN] using b/B on the control button.
· (SPOT METER) is not displayed on the menu of the DSC-P51/P31 (page 61).
3
, Select the desired mode using v/V on the control button.
The mode will be set to your choice. When the setting is completed, press the MENU button. The menu disappears from the screen.
Press the shutter all the way down.
r
· When you cancel Scene selection, set the mode dial to something other than SCN. · The settings made here will be saved even when the power is turned off.
CAPTURING
Then the screen turns black.
r
PROCESSING
Finally, when "PROCESSING" disappears, the image has been recorded.
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Viewing still images
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera
Single (single-image display)
640
Viewing single images
Index (nine-image display)
Index (triple-image display)
640
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You can see the images you shoot with this camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. This camera offers the following three methods for viewing your images. Single (single-image display) You can view one image at a time, occupying the entire screen. Index (nine-image display) Nine images will be displayed simultaneously in separate panels on the screen. Index (triple-image display) Three images will be displayed simultaneously in separate panels on the screen. Various items of image information will also be displayed.
· For movies, see page 75. · For information on the various symbols displayed, see page 105.
, Set the mode dial to turn on the power.
, and
The last image you shot will be displayed.
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Viewing Index (nine- or triple-image display)
640
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2
, Select Still Image using b/B on the control button.
b : Displays the previous image. B : Displays the next image.
, Press the Zoom W button once.
The display switches to the Index (nineimage) screen. To display the previous (next) Index screen Press v/V/b/B on the control button to move the yellow frame up/down/left/right.
, Press the Zoom W button once more.
The display switches to the Index (tripleimage) screen. When you press v/V on the control button, the remaining image information is displayed. To display the previous (next) Index screen Press b/B on the control button. To return to the single-image screen Repeatedly press the Zoom T button, or press the center z on the control button.
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Viewing images on a TV screen
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Video connecting cable (supplied)
2
TV/Video toggle switch
3
, Set the mode dial to turn on the camera. and
, Using the video connecting cable, connect the VIDEO OUT jack of the camera to the Image of the TV set.
· Connect the video cable to the camera and the TV set only after confirming that both are turned off.
, Turn on the power of the TV set, and set the TV/Video toggle switch of the TV to "Video."
· Depending on your TV set, the name and location of this switch may be different.
Press b/B on the control button to select an image.
· When using this feature, it may be necessary to switch the video output signal to match that of your TV system (see page 98).
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Deleting still images
Deleting images
Watching the playback picture on TV If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, you need a TV having a video input jack and a video connecting cable. The color system of the TV must be the same as that of your digital still camera. Check the following list: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
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OK
PRINT
SLIDE
FILE BACK/NEXT
MENU button
1
, Set the mode dial to and turn on the camera. Press b/B on the control button to select an image to be deleted.
2
, Press the MENU button, press b/B on the control button to select [DELETE], then press the center z.
The image has not yet been deleted at this point.
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Deleting still images
Deleting images (continued)
Deleting on the Index (nine-image) screen
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DELETE O K CANCEL
OK DELETE PROTECT PRINT DELETE CANCEL SELECT ALL
MENU button
3
, Select [OK] using v on the control button, then press the center z.
"MEMORY STICK ACCESS" appears on the screen. When this message disappears, the image has been deleted. To cancel the deletion Using V on the control button, choose [CANCEL], then press the center z.
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, While an Index (nine-image) screen (page 37) is displayed, press the MENU button, select [DELETE] using b/B on the control button, then press the center z.
2
, Select [SELECT] using b/B on the control button, then press the center z.
To delete all the images Select [ALL] using b/B on the control button, then press the center z. Select [OK] again, and press the center z. To cancel the deletion, select [EXIT], then press the center z.
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Deleting on the Index (tripleimage) screen
APERTURE VALUE : SHUTTER SPEED : EXPOSURE VALUE : ISO :
F2.8 1/125 0.0 100
· SET
MENU TO NEXT
DELETE
EXIT
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, Select the image you want to delete using v/V/b/B on the control button then press the center z.
The (Delete) mark appears on the selected image. At this point, the image has not yet been deleted. Put the (Delete) marks on all of the images you want to delete.
· To cancel your selection, press the center z one more time.
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, Press the MENU button, select [OK] using b/B on the control button, then press the center z.
When "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" disappears, the images have been deleted. To cancel the deletion Using b on the control button, select [EXIT], then press the center z.
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, While an Index (triple-image) screen (page 37) is displayed, display the image you want to delete to the center using b/B on the control button.
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Deleting still images
Deleting on the Index (tripleimage) screen (continued)
PRINT PROTECT DELETE
DELETE O K CANCEL
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2
, Press the MENU button, and select [DELETE] using the V on the control button, then press the center z.
At this point, the image has not yet been deleted.
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, Select [OK] using v on the control button, then press the center z.
When "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" disappears, the image has been deleted. To cancel the deletion Use V on the control button to select [CANCEL], then press the center z.
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Formatting a " Memory Stick"
SETUP 1 FORMAT : FILE NUMBER : /LANGUAGE : CLOCK SET : OK CANCEL
FORMAT
ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED
READY? OK CANCEL
OK OK
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, Insert the "Memory Stick" you want to format into the camera. Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the power.
· The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to record images; this process is also called "initialization." The "Memory Stick" provided with this camera, and those available commercially, are already formatted, and can be used immediately. When you format a "Memory Stick," be aware that all of the images in the "Memory Stick" will be permanently deleted.
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, Select (SETUP 1) using v/V on the control button, select [FORMAT] by pressing B. Then, press B, select [OK] using v/V, and press the center z.
3
, Select [OK] using v/V on the control button, then press the center z.
The "FORMATTING" message appears. When this message disappears, the format is complete.
Deleting still images
To cancel the formatting
Select [CANCEL] using V on the control button, then press the center z.
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Copying still images to your computer
Copying still images to your computer
Follow the steps below to copy the images you shot to your computer. operations. We cannot guarantee operations for operating systems not listed above. CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster USB connector: Provided as standard equipment Recommended Macintosh environment OS: Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X(v10.0/v10.1) An OS installed at the factory is required for correct operations. For the following models, update your OS to Mac OS 9.0 or 9.1. iMac with Mac OS 8.6 installed at the factory, and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 installed at the factory USB connector: Provided as standard equipment
· If you connect two or more USB devices to your computer at one time, some devices, including your camera, may not work, depending on the type of USB device. · Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub. · Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended environments mentioned above.
USB mode
There are two modes for a USB connection, [NORMAL] and [PTP] modes. The factory setting is the [NORMAL] mode. This section describes the USB connection using the [NORMAL] mode.
Steps required by your OS (Operating System)
OS Windows 98/98SE/2000/ Me Windows XP Steps Steps 1 to 5 (pages 45 to 53) Steps 2 to 5 (pages 46, 47, 49 to 53) Page 54
Communication with your computer (for Windows users only)
If you recover your computer from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.
Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/ 9.0/9.1/9.2, Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1)
· Step 1 may be unnecessary depending on your OS. · After you complete the installation of the USB driver, step 1 is unnecessary.
When a USB connector is not provided on your computer
When neither a USB connector nor a "Memory Stick" slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details.
Recommended computer environment
Recommended Windows environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional An OS installed at the factory (not upgraded) is required for correct
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1 Installing the USB driver
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, Turn on your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time. The opening window appears. If it does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t (ImageMixer) in order.
· This section describes how to establish a USB connection using Windows Me as an example. Required operations may be different depending on your OS. · Shut down all other applications before installation of the driver. · When you are using Windows 2000, log on as Administrators.
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, Click [USB Driver] on the opening window.
The "InstallShield wizard" window appears.
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, Click [Next]. When the [Information] window appears, click [Next], and eject the CDROM.
The USB driver installation starts. When the installation is completed, the window informs you of completion.
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Copying still images to your computer
2 Preparing your camera
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, Turn on your computer and your camera.
, Click [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then click [Finish].
Your computer restarts. Then, you can establish the USB connection.
· You can use the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software to copy images to your computer. To install this software, click "PIXELA ImageMixer," on the opening succeeding window, then follow instructions on each window. · Be sure to install DirectX when using the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software. Click [DirectX] and follow instructions on each succeeding window. Your computer restarts when the installation is completed.
, Insert the "Memory Stick" with the images you want to copy into the camera. Connect the camera and the AC power adaptor, and plug the adaptor into a wall outlet (mains).
· For further details on the "Memory Stick," see page 23. · For further details on the AC power adaptor, see page 19.
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3 Connecting your camera to your computer
Removing the USB cable from your computer or the "Memory Stick" from your camera during a USB connection
For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click on the tasktray.
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, Open the jack cover, and connect the supplied USB cable to your camera. Then, connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer.
· When using a desktop computer, connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear panel. · When using Windows XP, the copy wizard automatically appears on the desktop. Proceed to page 49.
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"USB MODE NORMAL" appears on the LCD screen of your camera. When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs the used program to recognize your camera. Wait for a while.
· If "USB MODE NORMAL" does not appear, confirm that [USB CONNECT] is set to [NORMAL] in the SET UP settings (page 98).
2 Click (Sony DSC), then click [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. This step is unnecessary for Windows XP users. 5 Disconnect the USB cable or remove the "Memory Stick." For Windows 98 or 98SE users Carry out only Step 5 above.
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4 Copying images
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, Double-click [My Computer], then double-click [Removable Disk].
The contents of the "Memory St