Operating Instructions (primary manual)

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[3-074-351-11(1)]

3-074-351-11(1)

Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and

retain it for future reference.

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-P31/P71

Serial No.

DSC-P31/P71

Getting started _________________________

Shooting still images

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Viewing still images ____________________

Deleting still images____________________

Copying still images to your computer

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Before advanced operations

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Advanced still image shooting_____________

Advanced still image viewing

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Still image editting ____________________

Enjoying movies_________________________

Troubleshooting

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Additional information

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Index

010COV01.FM Page 1 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:25 AM

Summary of content (108 pages)

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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\01COV-DSCP31UC\010COV01.FM] masterpage:Right 010COV01.FM Page 1 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:25 AM 3-074-351-11(1) Getting started _________________________ Digital Still Camera Shooting still images ___________________ Viewing still images ____________________ Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\02WAR.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 2 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM 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.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\02WAR.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 3 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM 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.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\02WAR.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 4 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM 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. 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.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\02WAR.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 5 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM 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.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\02WAR.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 6 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM 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 finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\02WAR.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 7 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM 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 Trademarks Illustrations used in this manual are of the DSCP71 unless noted otherwise. • “Memory Stick,” , “MagicGate Memory Stick,” and , are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\01covTOC.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 8 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Table of contents Before using your camera ......................... 5 Identifying the parts ................................ 10 Getting started Preparing batteries .................................. 14 Charging the batteries ............................. 14 Inserting the batteries.............................. 17 Using an external power source..............
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\01covTOC.fm] masterpage:L1-Right 01cov.book Page 9 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Before advanced operations Advanced still image viewing How to setup and operate your camera ...55 Changing menu settings......................55 Changing items in the SET UP screen ..............................................55 Enlarging a portion of a still image ........ 66 Enlarging an image – Playback zoom 66 Recording an enlarged image – Trimming.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\03BAS.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 10 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Identifying the parts (DSC-P71) 1 2 3 Attaching the strap 6 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).
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\03BAS.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 12 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Identifying the parts (continued) (DSC-P31) 1 2 3 5 6 Attaching the strap 7 4 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) 8 • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5mm (7/32 inch).
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\04BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Left-02 01cov.book Page 14 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Getting started Preparing batteries Charging the batteries Use the following batteries in this camera.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\04BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Right-00 01cov.book Page 15 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Precautions to be observed when charging the 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.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\04BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Left-00 01cov.book Page 16 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Charging the Nickel-Metal hydride batteries (continued) Battery remaining indicator The POWER SAVE function As the battery power decreases with use, the Battery remaining indicator displays the amount of power remaining using the following symbols. When the POWER SAVE function is set to ON, you can shoot for a longer period of time.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\04BAS.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 17 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Inserting the batteries Getting started 1 2 3 , Open the Battery cover. , Insert the batteries. , Close the Battery cover. Slide it in the direction of the arrow, and it opens out. Match the +/− poles of the batteries to the +/ − marks inside the battery case. Close the Battery cover while holding the batteries in.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\04BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Right-01 01cov.book Page 19 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Using an external power source Using your camera abroad 2 To the wall outlet (mains) DC plug 1 1 AC power adaptor (not supplied) , 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.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\04BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Left-01 01cov.book Page 20 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Turning on/off your camera POWER ON/ OFF lamp How to use the control button The Auto Power Off feature POWER button 1 , Press the POWER button. The POWER ON/OFF lamp lights in green, the power is on, and the lens cover opens. When you turn on your camera for the first time, the “CLOCK SET” screen appears (see the next page).
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\04BAS.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 21 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Setting the date and time Mode dial 2002 / 1 / 1 CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 12 : 02 2002 / 1 / 1 OK AM CANCEL , Turn the Mode dial to 2 . • 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.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\04BAS.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 22 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Setting the date and time (continued) CLOCK SET 2002 / 1 / 1 Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 12 : 02 CLOCK SET OK AM CANCEL 2002 / 7 / 1 OK 4 , 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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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 23 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Shooting still images Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” Label side Connector side Access lamp 1 , Open the “Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to open it. 2 , Insert the “Memory Stick.” Holding the “Memory Stick” as shown in the illustration, insert it all the way in until it clicks.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 24 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Deciding the still image size and image quality FINE AUTO WHITE BAL 1 ISO Menu button , Turn 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 light-metering) is not displayed on the menu of the DSC-P31 (page 61).
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Right-00 01cov.book Page 25 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM The number of images* that can be saved in a “Memory Stick” You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of images you want to shoot.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 26 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode) Mode dial 2048 4 F2.1 50 1 , 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).
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 27 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Checking the last shot image (Quick Review) 2048 , 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 goes out, you can shoot the next image.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 28 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Using the zoom feature Shooting close-ups (Macro) (DSC-P71 only) W (wide-angle) T (telephoto) 2048 W 2048 T 4 W T 4 , Press the Zoom button to choose the desired image size, and shoot your image.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 29 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Using the self-timer 2048 2048 2048 4 4 , Turn the Mode dial to , and press B ( ) on the control button. (Macro) will appear on the LCD screen. • If the menu is currently displayed, press the MENU button first and the menu will disappear. • You can perform this operation even when the Mode dial is set to SCN (other than Landscape mode) (page 34), or .
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 30 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Selecting a flash mode 2048 2048 3 4 Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows. 0EV F2.3 50 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) 2 , Center the subject in the frame, and press the shutter all the way down.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Right-03 01cov.book Page 31 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Shooting with the AF illuminator 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). “ ” will be displayed on the LCD screen. This is additional lighting provided to assist in focussing when shooting in dark places.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 32 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Shooting with the finder Finder DISPLAY/ LCD ON/OFF button Shooting with the date and time inserted When the LCD screen display is off (only warning messages are displayed) CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : MPEG MOVIE OFF ON OFF OFF SELECT r LCD screen display is OFF 1 r Screen display is set to ON.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 33 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM CAMERA CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DAY&TIME DATE DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : OFF RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : MPEG MOVIE Y/M/D ON OFF OFF OK SELECT 2 3 , Select (CAMERA) using v/V on the control button and press B. Select “DATE/TIME” using v/V and press B. , Choose the type of data to be inserted using v/V on the control button, then press the center z.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\05BAS.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 35 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM NR slow shutter WB 2 , Select “SCN” using b/B on the control button. • (Spot light-metering) is not displayed on the menu of the DSC-P31 (page 61). SCN WB 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.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\06BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Left-01 01cov.book Page 36 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Single (Single image display) 640 Index (9 images display) Index (3 images display) 2002 7 4 10:30PM FILE BACK/NEXT 640 6/8 6/8 APERTURE VALUE : SHUTTER SPEED : EXPOSURE VALUE : ISO : 100-0028 Viewing single images VOLUME • SINGLE 100-0028 • SINGLE F2.2 1/125 0.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\06BAS.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 37 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Viewing Index (9 or 3 images display) 640 6/8 APERTURE VALUE : SHUTTER SPEED : EXPOSURE VALUE : ISO : 100-0029 2002 7 4 10:30PM FILE BACK/NEXT • SINGLE 100-0028 • SINGLE F2.2 1/125 0.0 100 2002 7 4 10:30PM , 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.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\07BAS.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 41 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Deleting on the Index (3 images) screen APERTURE VALUE : SHUTTER SPEED : EXPOSURE VALUE : ISO : • SET 100-0028 MENU TO NEXT EXIT 4 , Select the image you want to delete using v/V/b/B on the control button then press the center z. , Press the MENU button, select “OK” using b/B on the control button, then press the center z.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\07BAS.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 42 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Deleting on the Index (3 images) screen (continued) DELETE PRINT 100-0028 • OK PROTECT OK DELETE CANCEL 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30PM • OK 2002 7 4 10:30PM MENU button 2 , Press the MENU button, and select “DELETE” using the V on the control button, then press the center z. At this point, the images have not yet been deleted.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\07BAS.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 43 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Formatting a “Memory Stick” SETUP 1 FORMAT : FILE NUMBER : /LANGUAGE : CLOCK SET : FORMAT OK CANCEL ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED READY? OK CANCEL OK OK , Insert the “Memory Stick” you want to format into the camera. Turn the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the power.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\08BAS.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 44 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM 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. Steps required by your OS (Operating System) OS Windows 98/98SE/2000/ Me Windows XP Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/ 9.0/9.1/9.2, Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\08BAS.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 45 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM 1 Installing the USB driver Click here Opening window 1 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.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\08BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Left-02 01cov.book Page 46 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM 2 Preparing your camera “Memory Stick” To the wall outlet (mains) 3 1 3 4 , 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.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\08BAS.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 47 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM 3 Connecting your camera to your computer USB MODE NORMAL aaaa 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 • When using a desktop computer, connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear panel.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\08BAS.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 48 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM 4 Copying images 1 , Double-click “My Computer,” then double-click “Removable Disk.” The contents of the “Memory Stick” inserted in your camera appear. • This section describes an example of copying images into the “My Documents” folder. • When using Windows XP, see pages 49 to 51. • When the “Removable Disk” icon is not shown, see the next page.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\08BAS.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 49 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM When a removable disk icon is not shown 4 Copying images (for Windows XP users) 1 Try the USB driver installation again using the supplied CD-ROM (page 45). 2 1 , Click “Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard, ” then click “OK.” The “Scanner and Camera Wizard” appears.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\08BAS.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 50 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM 4 Copying images (for Windows XP users) (continued) 1 1 1 2 3 , Click to remove the checkmark from any images you do not want to copy to your computer, then click “Next.” The “Picture Name and Destination” window appears. 2 4 5 2 , Specify the image file names to be copied and the copy destination. , Click “Nothing.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\08BAS.FM] masterpage:L1-Right-02 01cov.book Page 51 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick,” depending on the recording modes. Example: when viewing folders on Windows Me 6 Click here Folder containing still image/Clip Motion/ Multi Burst mode image data The wizard closes.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\08BAS.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 53 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM 5 Viewing the images on your computer 1 2 , Double-click the desired image file. The “My Documents” folder opens. The image file opens. • This section describes the steps followed for copying images to the “My Documents” folder on page 48. • When using Windows XP, click “Start”t“My Documents” in that order.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\08BAS.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 54 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM For Macintosh users Follow the steps below, according to your OS. OS Steps Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 Steps 1 to 5 Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.0/v10.1) Steps 2 to 5 6 When the message “Do you want to put these items into Extension Folder?” is shown, click “OK.” 7 Restart your computer. 2 Preparing your camera For details, see page 46.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\09ADV.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 55 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera b Select the setting item you want to change using v/V/b/B on the control button. ∞ 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m 0.5m CENTER AF MULTI AF Here we will explain the most commonly used menus and the SET UP screen.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\10ADV.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 56 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Advanced still image shooting The value of the exposure adjustment is displayed. Adjusting the exposure 2048 4 0EV – EV adjustment Mode dial setting: /SCN/ 0EV Used when you want to change the automatic exposure to one of your own choice. The value can be set over a range from +2.0EV to –2.0EV, in 1/3EV increments.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\10ADV.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 57 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Adjusting color tones – WHITE BALANCE Mode dial setting: /SCN/ When shooting images using automatic features, the white balance is set automatically in response to the condition of the subject, and the overall color balance is adjusted accordingly.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\10ADV.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 58 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Choosing a focus method Mode dial settings: /SCN/ Multipoint AF When you use Multipoint AF, it calculates the distance in three places, in the center of the image, and to both the left and right of the center, you can shoot with the auto focus function without being dependent on the composition of the image.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\10ADV.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 59 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Shooting with the AF lock using Center AF If it is difficult to focus because the subject is not in the center of the frame, you can focus in this situation using the AF range finder. For example, when you are shooting two human subjects, and there is a gap between them, the camera may focus on the background visible in the gap.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\10ADV.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 60 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM You can select from the following distance settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\10ADV.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 61 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM a Turn the Mode dial to or . , SCN, b Press the MENU button. The menu appears. c Select “PFX” (P. EFFECT) using b/B, then select the desired mode using v/V.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\10ADV.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 62 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM To cancel Spot light-metering For the DSC-P31 Press the MENU button again and select “ ” using b/B on the control button, select “OFF” then using v/V. The Spot light-metering aiming point disappears, and the camera returns to normal lightmetering. a Turn the Mode dial to or . , SCN, b Press B ( ) on the control button to turn Spot lightmetering on.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\10ADV.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 63 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Before using Clip Motion In “MOVING IMAGE” in SET UP, select “CLIP MOTION” (pages 55, 97). d Shoot one frame. Control button MAKING “CLIP MOTION” MENU button Mode dial Shutter button e Shoot the next frame. Press the shutter once to shoot the next frame, then repeat this operation until you have shot the desired number of frames. f Press the center z.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\10ADV.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 64 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Shooting in Multi Burst mode – Multi Burst mode Mode dial setting: Pressing the shutter once records 16 frames in a row. This is convenient for checking your form in sports, for example. You can set the interval between frames using the menu. Before beginning the operation, select “MULTI BURST” in “MOVING IMAGE” (page 55). a Turn the Mode dial to .
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\10ADV.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 65 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Deleting shot images When using this mode, you cannot delete only certain frames. When you delete images, all 16 of the frames will be deleted at the same time. a Turn the Mode dial to . b Press the MENU button and select “DELETE” from the menu, then press the center z. c Select “OK”, and press the center z. All of the frames are deleted.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\11ADV.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 66 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Advanced still image viewing Enlarging a portion of a still image Mode dial setting: You can magnify an image up to five times the size of the original image. You can also record the magnified image as a new file. Control button MENU button Mode dial Zoom button Enlarging an image – Playback zoom a Turn the Mode dial to .
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\11ADV.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 67 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Recording an enlarged image – Trimming a After you have viewed an image using playback zoom, press the MENU button. b Select “TRIMMING” using B, then press the center z. c Select the image size using v/ V, then press the center z. The image will be recorded, and the screen image will return to the size it was before enlargement.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\11ADV.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 68 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM To stop the playback of the slide show Rotating still images Press the center z, select “EXIT” using B, then press the center z. Mode dial setting: To fast forward or to go back to a previous image during a slide show Press the B (Forward), or the b (Backward). • The interval settings are just guidelines.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\11ADV02.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 69 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Still image editting Protecting images – Protect For single images For Index (9 images) screen a Turn the mode dial to . Mode dial setting: b Display the image you want to protect using b/B. To prevent accidental erasure of an important image, you can protect it. c Press the MENU button. The menu appears.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\11ADV02.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 70 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM f To protect other images, repeat Step 5. g Press the MENU button. To protect all of your images For Index (3 images) screen In Step 4 select “ALL”, and press the center z. Then select “ON”, and press the center z. a Turn the mode dial to , press the W zoom button twice, the Index (3 images) screen appears. The menu appears.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\11ADV02.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 71 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM To remove protection from previously protected images In Step 4, select the image from which you want to remove protection, and press the center z. To remove protection from all of your images, repeat this process for each of them. Changing image size c Press the MENU button. The menu appears d Select “RESIZE” using b/B, then press the center z.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\11ADV02.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 72 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Choosing images to print – Print mark Mode dial setting: You can designate certain images to be printed. This is convenient when you want to have images printed in shops that follow DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) specifications. • Print marks cannot be attached to movies (MPEG MOVIE) or images recorded using Clip Motion.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\11ADV02.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 73 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM f To print other images, repeat Step 5 for each of them. g Press the MENU button. The menu appears h Select “OK” using B, then press the center z. The setting of the completed. To delete a (Print) mark is (Print) mark To delete a (Print) mark, select an image using the control button, and press the center z.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\12ADV.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 74 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Enjoying movies c Select “ ” (Image size) using b/B, and select the desired mode using v/V. Shooting movies Mode dial setting: You can choose from 320 (HQX), 320×240, or 160×112. See page 91 for the recording time allowed for each screen size. You can shoot movies. Before starting In “MOVING IMAGE” in SET UP, select “MPEG MOVIE” (pages 55, 97).
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\12ADV.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 75 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Viewing movies on the LCD screen c Press the center z. The movie is played back. B (PLAYBACK) appears on the LCD screen while a movie is playing back. Mode dial setting: 160 6/ 8 0:02 You can view movies on the LCD screen of the camera. a Turn the Mode dial to . Playback bar MOV00001 2002 7 4 10:30PM b Select the desired movie using b/B.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\12ADV.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 76 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Deleting movies Deleting on the single screen Mode dial setting: a Turn the Mode dial to Control button MENU button Mode dial Deleting on the Index (9 images) screen . b Select the image you want to delete using b/B. c Press the MENU button. The menu appears. d Select “DELETE” using b/B and press the center z.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\12ADV.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 77 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM f Repeat Step 5 of the procedure to delete other images. g Press the MENU button. The menu appears. h Select “OK” using b/B and press the center z. The image is deleted when the “MEMORY STICK ACCESS” message disappears. Deleting on the Index (3 images) screen a Turn the Mode dial to and press the W zoom button twice to display an Index (3 images) screen.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\12ADV.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 78 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Editing movies Cutting movies Cutting a file numbered MOV00002.MPG MOV00003.MPG MOV00001.MPG Mode dial setting: MENU button With the Mode dial, you can cut movies, or delete unnecessary portions of movies. This is the recommended mode to use when the “Memory Stick” capacity is insufficient, or when you attach movies to your e-mail messages. 1.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\12ADV.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 79 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM e Deciding on a cutting point. Press the center z at the desired cutting point. 160 DIVIDE 6/ 8 0:04 DIVIDING POINT • You cannot cut the following files. – Clip Motion files – Multi Burst files – Still image files – Files not long enough to cut • You cannot restore files once you cut them. • The original file is deleted when you cut it.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\12ADV.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 80 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Copying movies to your computer Follow the steps below to copy movies you shot to your computer. Preparations 1 Install the USB driver. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick” on which the movies are stored, into your camera. Then, turn on the camera. 3 Connect the camera to your PC. • For details, see page 44. • Step 1 is unnecessary when your OS is Windows XP, Mac OS 9.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\12ADV.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 81 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM e Select “Finish”, then click “Next.” The “Close the Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen is displayed. f Click “Finish.” The Wizard screen closes. • If you want to copy other images, disconnect the USB cable, and then start over again from Step 1. For Macintosh users 1 Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\13TRB.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 82 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 2 Press the RESET button (pages 11, 13) on the bottom of the camera, then turn on the power again. (This will erase the date/time settings, etc.) 3 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\13TRB.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Right-04 01cov.book Page 83 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Taking Still / Moving images Symptom The LCD screen does not light when the power is turned on. The subject is not visible on the LCD screen. The image is out of focus. Cause • The power was turned off with the LCD screen set to OFF the last time the camera was used. Solution p Turn the LCD screen on (page 32).
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\13TRB.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Left-04 01cov.book Page 84 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Symptom Cause • The smear phenomenon is occurring. Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject. You cannot shoot images. • No “Memory Stick” has been inserted. • The “Memory Stick” is full. Cannot record images with the flash. The eyes of the subject come out red. The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\13TRB.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Right-04 01cov.book Page 85 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Viewing images Symptom The image cannot be played back. Images are coarse right after being played back. The images cannot be played back on a TV. The images cannot be played back on a personal computer. Cause • The mode dial is not set to . Solution p Set the mode dial to (page 36). — p This is not a malfunction.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\13TRB.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Left-04 01cov.book Page 86 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Personal computers Symptom You do not know the OS of your computer. You cannot install the USB driver. Your personal computer does not recognize your camera. You cannot copy images. Cause — — • • • • The camera is turned off. The battery level is too low. You are not using the supplied USB cable. The USB cable is not connected securely.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\13TRB.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Right-04 01cov.book Page 87 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Personal computers (continued) Symptom Cause The image is affected by • You are playing back the file directly from the noise when you play back “Memory Stick.” an image on a personal computer. You cannot print an — image. Solution p Copy the file to the hard disk of the personal computer and then play the file back from the hard disk (page 80).
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\13TRB.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Left-04 01cov.book Page 88 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Symptom The power is on, but the camera does not work. Cause • The built-in microcomputer is not working properly. You cannot identify the indicator on the LCD screen. The lens does not move when you turn off the camera. (DSC-P71 only) The lens gets fogged. — Solution p Remove, and then, after one minute, reinstall the battery.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\13TRB.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Right-04 01cov.book Page 89 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Warnings and messages The following messages appear on the LCD screen. Message NO MEMORY STICK SYSTEM ERROR MEMORY STICK ERROR FORMAT ERROR MEMORY STICK LOCKED • • • • • • • CANNOT DIVIDE • • • RESTART • No images have been recorded on the “Memory Stick.” An error occurred while playing back the image. The image is protected against erasure.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\13TRB.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Left-03 01cov.book Page 90 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Self-Diagnostics Display – When a message starting with a letter of the alphabet appears Your camera has a self-diagnostics display. This function displays the condition of the camera on the LCD screen using a combination of a letter and four numerical digits. If this occurs, check the following code chart and take the corresponding countermeasure.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\13TRB.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 91 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM The number of images that can be saved/ shooting time The number of images that can be saved and the shooting time are different, depending on the capacity of the “Memory Stick,” the image size, and the image quality. Refer to the following charts when you choose a “Memory Stick.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\14ADD.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Left-04 01cov.book Page 92 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Additional information Menu items Menu items that can be changed differ depending on the position of the Mode dial. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate based on the current position of the Mode dial. Factory settings are indicated with x. When the Mode dial is set to Item SCN EV , SCN Setting x / Description / +2.0 / +1.7 / +1.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\14ADD.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Right-04 01cov.book Page 93 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM When the Mode dial is set to , SCN. (continued) Item (QUALITY) Setting xFINE / STANDARD MODE(REC MODE) E-MAIL (FLASH LEVEL) PFX (P.EFFECT) (SHARPNESS) xNORMAL BRIGHT xSTANDARD DARK SOLARIZE/B&W/SEPIA/ NEG.ART/xOFF +2 / +1 / x0 / –1 / –2 When the Mode dial is set to Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The setting is 0).
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\14ADD.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Left-04 01cov.book Page 94 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM When the Mode dial is set to Item EV 9 (FOCUS) WB (WHITE BAL) (MOVING IMAGE is set to CLIP MOTION in the SET UP settings.) Setting +2.0 / +1.7 / +1.3 / +1.0 / +0.7 / +0.3 / x0 / −0.3 / −0.7 / −1.0 / −1.3 / −1.7 / −2.0 x MULTI AF / CENTER AF / 0.5 m / 1.0 m / 3.0 m / 7.0 m / ∞ Description Adjusts the exposure (page 56).
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\14ADD.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Right-04 01cov.book Page 95 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM When the Mode dial is set to Item EV 9 (FOCUS) WB (WHITE BAL) (when MOVING IMAGE in SET UP is set to Multi Burst) Setting +2.0 / +1.7 / +1.3 / +1.0 / +0.7 / +0.3 / x0 / −0.3 / −0.7 / −1.0 / −1.3 / −1.7 / −2.0 x MULTI AF / CENTER AF / 0.5 m / 1.0 m / 3.0 m / 7.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\14ADD.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Left-04 01cov.book Page 96 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM When the Mode dial is set to Item DELETE PROTECT PRINT SLIDE SHOW RESIZE ROTATE DIVIDE Setting OK CANCEL — — INTERVAL REPEAT START CANCEL 2048×1536 (DSC-P71) / 1600×1200/1280×960/ 640×480/ CANCEL (clockwise) / (counterclockwise) / OK / CANCEL OK / CANCEL Description Deletes the displayed image (page 39). Cancels deleting of the image.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\14ADD.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Right-04 01cov.book Page 97 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM SET UP items Set the Mode dial to SET UP. The setup screen appears. Factory settings are indicated with x. When shooting movies/Clip Motion, the date and time cannot be inserted in the image. Also, the date and time will not be displayed when shooting. The date and time of playback will be displayed when the image is played back.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\14ADD.FM] masterpage:L1adv-Left-04 01cov.book Page 98 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM SETUP 2 Item LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD BACKLIGHT BEEP VIDEO OUT USB CONNECT POWER SAVE (DSC-P71) Setting BRIGHT/ Description Selects the LCD brightness. This has no effect on the recorded images. xNORMAL/ DARK BRIGHT/ xNORMAL SHUTTER x ON OFF x NTSC PAL PTP/xNORMAL x ON / OFF Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\14ADD.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 99 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Precautions Cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Clean the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Note on operating temperature The camera is designed for use within a temperature range of 0° – 40° (32°F and 104°F).
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\14ADD.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 100 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM The “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk. There are two types of “Memory Stick”: an ordinary “Memory Stick” and a “MagicGate Memory Stick.” You can use both types of “Memory Stick” with your camera.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\14ADD.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 101 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Battery life • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the battery operating time seems to have been considerably shortened, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\14ADD.FM] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 102 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Storage temperature range −20° to +60°C (−4° to +140°F) Dimensions DSC-P71 124.9 × 58 × 43.6 mm (5 × 2 3/8 × 1 3/4 inches) DSC-P31 106 × 58 × 39.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\14ADD.FM] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 103 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM The LCD screen For shooting still images 1 2 3 4 5 qs qd qf qg qh 2048 3.
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\01covIX.fm] masterpage:Left 01cov.book Page 106 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM Index A Access lamp ..................................................... 23 AE/AF lock ................................................ 26, 59 AE/AF lock lamp ............................................. 11 AF ILLUMINATOR ........................................ 97 AF illuminator ........................................... 12, 31 AF lock .....................
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filename[C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\3074351111\3074351111UC\02GB-DSCP31UC\01covIX.fm] masterpage:Right 01cov.book Page 107 Friday, January 25, 2002 11:30 AM N NTSC ................................................................98 O On moisture condensation ................................99 P PAL ...................................................................98 Personal computer Copying images .....................................48, 54 Copying movies to your computer ..............80 USB cable ............
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