3-074-351-13(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. Deleting still images ___________________ Owner’s Record Copying still images to your computer _________ The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For the Customers in the U.S.A. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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.
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.
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.
Table of contents Before using your camera ......................... 5 Identifying the parts .................................. 8 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................
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........................................ 67 Playing back successive images (SLIDE SHOW) ............................. 67 Rotating still images (ROTATE)..
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) 8 • 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.
1 qs 2 qd 3 qf 4 qg 5 qh 6 7 qj 8 9 q; qa qk 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) 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 (fo
Identifying the parts (continued) (DSC-P51) 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) 10 • 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.
1 2 qs 3 qd 4 qf 5 qg 6 7 qh 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 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: T
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) 12 8 • 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.
1 2 qs 3 qd 4 qf 5 qg 6 7 qh 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 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: T
Getting started Preparing batteries Charging the batteries Use the following batteries in this camera.
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. • 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.
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.
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. The cover is closed when it clicks. • Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the Battery cover by wiping them with a dry cloth.
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.
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. • Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (mains) close by.
Turning on/off your camera POWER ON/ OFF lamp The Auto Power Off function 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).
Setting the date and time Mode dial 2002 / 1 / 1 CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 12 : 00 2002 / 1 / 1 OK AM CANCEL , Set 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. • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to SCN, , or . POWER button , Press the POWER button. The POWER lamp lights in green and the CLOCK SET screen appears.
Setting the date and time (continued) CLOCK SET 2002 / 1 / 1 Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 12 : 00 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. 12 : 00 2002 / 7 / 4 OK AM CANCEL 5 , 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.
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.” 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.
Deciding the still image size and quality FINE AUTO WHITE BAL 1 ISO Menu button , 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). 2 2048x1536 2048 (3 : 2) 1600x1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 1600x1200 1600 (3 : 2) 1280 x 960 640 x 480 IMAGESIZE SO IMAGE SIZE DSC-P71 DSC-P51/ P31 FINE STANDARD P.
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. 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.
Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode) Mode dial 2048 4 F2.8 30 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). • When the mode dial is set to , the exposure and focus are adjusted automatically.
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 (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).
Using the zoom feature Shooting close-ups (Macro) (DSC-P71 only) W (wide-angle) T (telephoto) 2048 W T 2048 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. 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.
Using the self-timer 2048 2048 2048 4 4 , 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.
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. 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.
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). appears on the LCD screen. 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.
Shooting with the finder Finder 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 : F2.8 30 DISPLAY/ LCD ON/OFF button MPEG MOVIE OFF ON OFF AUTO SELECT r LCD screen display is OFF 1 r Screen display is set to ON. The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD screen.
CAMERA CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DAY&TIME DATE DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : OFF RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : MPEG MOVIE DAY&TIME ON OFF AUTO OK PAGE 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.
Shooting according to scene conditions (SCENE SELECTION) Twilight mode Twilight portrait mode Landscape mode 0EV 0EV SCN 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. Twilight mode Under dark lighting conditions, you can shoot using the Twilight mode, and still get good images.
NR slow shutter 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). SCN WB 3 , Select the desired mode using v/V on the control button. 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. The mode will be set to your choice. When the setting is completed, press the MENU button. The menu disappears from the screen. F3.
Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Single (single-image display) 640 Index (nine-image display) Index (triple-image display) 640 11/18 11/18 APERTURE VALUE : SHUTTER SPEED : EXPOSURE VALUE : ISO : 100-0028 Viewing single images 2002 7 4 10:30PM FILE BACK/NEXT • SINGLE DISPLAY 100-0028 F2.8 1/125 0.
Viewing Index (nine- or triple-image display) 640 11/18 APERTURE VALUE : SHUTTER SPEED : EXPOSURE VALUE : ISO : 100-0029 2002 7 4 10:30PM FILE BACK/NEXT • SINGLE DISPLAY 100-0028 F2.8 1/125 0.0 100 2002 7 4 10:30PM • SINGLE DISPLAY , 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.
Viewing images on a TV screen 640 11/18 VIDEO OUT jack 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30PM FILE BACK/NEXT 1 38 Video connecting cable (supplied) 2 TV/Video toggle switch 3 , Using the video connecting cable, connect the VIDEO OUT jack of the camera to the Image of the TV set. , Turn on the power of the TV set, and set the TV/Video toggle switch of the TV to “Video.” , Set the mode dial to turn on the camera.
Deleting still images Deleting images 2048 100-0028 2048 11/18 DELETE PROTECT 2002 7 4 10:30PM PRINT 11/18 SLIDE OK 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.
Deleting images (continued) 2048 Deleting on the Index (nine-image) screen 11/18 DELETE O K CANCEL DELETE PROTECT PRINT DELETE OK 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.
Deleting on the Index (tripleimage) screen APERTURE VALUE : SHUTTER SPEED : EXPOSURE VALUE : ISO : • SET 100-0028 MENU TO NEXT EXIT • SINGLE DISPLAY OK 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. The (Delete) mark appears on the selected image. At this point, the image has not yet been deleted.
Deleting on the Index (tripleimage) screen (continued) DELETE PRINT 100-0028 • OK PROTECT O K 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 image has not yet been deleted. 3 , Select [OK] using v on the control button, then press the center z. When “MEMORY STICK ACCESS” disappears, the image has been deleted.
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. 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.
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/v10.1) Steps Steps 1 to 5 (pages 45 to 53) Steps 2 to 5 (pages 46, 47, 49 to 53) Page 54 • Step 1 may be unnecessary depending on your OS. • After you complete the installation of the USB driver, step 1 is unnecessary.
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. 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.
2 Preparing your camera “Memory Stick” To the wall outlet (mains) 3 1 1 4 2 , 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.
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. • When using Windows XP, the copy wizard automatically appears on the desktop. Proceed to page 49. “USB MODE NORMAL” appears on the LCD screen of your camera.
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 does not appear, see the next page. • You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software to copy images to your computer. For details, see the software’s help files.
When a removable disk icon is not shown 4 Copying images 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] window, then click [OK]. The “Scanner and Camera Wizard” window appears. • When following the steps on page 47, the copy wizard appears on the desktop of your computer. 2 Click here , Click [Next]. The images stored in the “Memory Stick” are displayed.
4 Copying images (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. 50 2 4 5 2 , Specify the image file names to be copied and the copy destination, then click [Next]. , Click [Nothing. I’m finished working with these pictures], then click [Next]. Copying of the images starts. When the task is completed, the “Other Options” window appears.
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 window closes. Folder containing E-mail mode image data • When you want to continue copying other images, disconnect the USB cable once and reconnect it. Then, follow the process from Step 1.
Image file storage destinations and file names (continued) Folder 100MSDCF File name DSC0ssss.JPG IMCIF100 MOML0001 CLP0ssss.GIF CLP0ssss.THM MBL0ssss.GIF MBL0ssss.THM DSC0ssss.JPG MOV0ssss.
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 pages 48, 49. • When using Windows XP, click [Start]t[My Documents] in that order. • You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software to view images on your computer. For details, see the software’s help files.
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. 5 Viewing the images on your computer (For Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6, or 9.
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. FOCUS WB ISO The frame of the item you select will turn yellow. Control button SETUP 2 MENU button Mode Dial c Select the desired setting using v/V on the control button.
Advanced still image shooting The value of the exposure adjustment is displayed. Adjusting the exposure 0EV – EV adjustment Mode dial: /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. EV WB ISO d Select the exposure adjustment value. Select the exposure adjustment value using v/V.
Adjusting color tones – WHITE BALANCE Mode dial: /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. When you want to fix the conditions under which the image is captured, or when shooting under special lighting conditions, you can select the settings manually.
Choosing a focus method – MULTI AF/CENTER AF Mode dial: /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. It is useful when it is difficult to focus on the subject because it is not in the center of the frame. a Set the mode dial to either SCN, or . b Press the MENU button.
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. In a case like this, use AF lock to ensure the subjects are in correct focus.
You can select from the following distance settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, ∞ (unlimited distance) Setting the distance to the subject – Focus preset Mode dial: – PICTURE EFFECT Mode dial: ∞ /SCN/ When shooting an image using a previously set distance to the subject, or when shooting a subject through a net or through window glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus using the auto focus function. This is when use of the Focus preset is convenient. Control button 1.0m 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m 0.
a Set 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. For the DSC-P71 Spot light-metering Mode dial: /SCN/ When there is backlight, or the background of the subject provides a very high contrast, you can adjust the focus to that most appropriate for your subject. You can aim at a particular point, and meter the light to adjust the focus for that point.
To cancel Spot light-metering For the DSC-P51/P31 Press the MENU button again, select (SPOT METER) using b/B on the control button, then select [OFF] using v/V. The Spot light-metering aiming point disappears, and the camera returns to normal light-metering. a Set the mode dial to or . , SCN, b Press B ( ) on the control button to turn Spot lightmetering on. The Spot light-metering aiming point appears. c Aim the Spot light-metering aiming point at the spot you want to shoot, then shoot your image.
Before using Clip Motion In [MOVING IMAGE] in SET UP, select [CLIP MOTION] (pages 55, 97). d Shoot one frame. CLIP 120 To delete shot images in the midst of shooting 2/10 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. a Set the mode dial to . The menu appears.
Shooting in Multi Burst mode – MULTI BURST Mode dial: 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 using Multi Burst In [MOVING IMAGE] in SET UP, select [MULTI BURST] (page 55). a Set the mode dial to . b Press the MENU button. The menu appears. c Select (INTERVAL) using b/B, then select the desired between-frame interval using v/V.
Deleting shot images When using this mode, you cannot delete only certain frames. When you delete images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at the same time. a Set 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. Shooting still images for e-mail d Shoot your image. To return to Normal mode In Step 3, select [NORMAL].
Advanced still image viewing Enlarging a portion of a still image Mode dial: You can enlarge an image up to five times the size of the original image. You can also record the enlarged image as a new file. Control button MENU button Mode dial Zoom button Enlarging an image – Playback zoom a Set the mode dial to . e Press the T zoom button repeatedly, the portion of the image selected in Step 4 will be enlarged. b Display the image you want to enlarge. c Press the T zoom button to enlarge the image.
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 is recorded, and the screen image returns to the size it was before enlargement. – SLIDE SHOW a Set the mode dial to . b Press the MENU button. The menu appears. c Select [SLIDE] using b/B, and press the center z.
To stop the playback of the slide show Rotating still images Press the center z, select [EXIT] using B, then press the center z. – ROTATE Mode dial: 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. The actual intervals differ, based on factors like the size of the image. Images shot when holding the camera vertically can be rotated and displayed horizontally.
Still image editting Protecting images – PROTECT For single images a Set the mode dial to . Mode dial: 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. Control button MENU button Mode dial d Select [PROTECT] using b/B, then press the center z. The image currently being displayed is now protected, and a - (Protect) mark is shown on the screen.
f To protect other images, repeat Step 5. g Press the MENU button. To protect all of your images In Step 4 select [ALL], and press the center z. Then select [ON], and press the center z. The menu appears. h Select [OK] using the B, then press the center z. The selected image is protected. To end the protection operation Select [CANCEL] in Step 4 or select [EXIT] in Step 8, then press the center z. To remove protection from all of your images In Step 4 select [ALL], and press the center z.
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. – RESIZE Mode dial: You can change the size of your images, and record them as new files. You can change your images to the following sizes.
Choosing images to print – PRINT Mode dial: 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. • In E-MAIL mode, the Print mark will be attached to the normal size image that was recorded at the same time.
f To print other images, repeat Step 5 for each of them. For index (triple-image) screen g Press the MENU button. a Set the mode dial to , press the W zoom button twice, and the Index (triple-image) screen appears. 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.
Enjoying movies c Select (Image size) using b/ B, and select the desired mode using v/V. Shooting movies Mode dial: You can shoot movies. Sound cannot be recorded with movies. Before starting In [MOVING IMAGE] in SET UP, select [MPEG MOVIE] (pages 55, 97). You can choose from 320 (HQX), 320×240, or 160×112. See page 91 for the recording time allowed for each screen size. d Press the shutter all the way down. “RECORDING” appears on the screen and the camera starts recording the image.
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: 160 6/ 8 0:02 You can view movies on the LCD screen of the camera. a Set the mode dial to . Playback bar MOV00001 2002 7 4 10:30PM b Select the desired movie using b/B. Movies are displayed a size smaller than still images.
Deleting movies Deleting on the single screen Deleting on the Index (nineimage) screen Mode dial: a Set the mode dial to a Set the mode dial to and press the W zoom button once to display an Index (nineimage) screen. Control button MENU button Mode dial . b Select the movie 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. The movie has not yet been deleted at this point. e Select [OK] using v and press the center z.
f Repeat Step 5 of the procedure to delete other movie. g Press the MENU button. The menu appears. h Select [OK] using b/B and press the center z. The movies are deleted when the “MEMORY STICK ACCESS” message disappears. Deleting on the Index (tripleimage) screen a Set the mode dial to and press the W zoom button twice to display an Index (tripleimage) screen. To cancel the deletion Select [CANCEL] in Step 5, and press the center z. b Show the desired movie at the center using b/B.
Editing movies Cutting movies Cutting a file numbered MOV00002.MPG MOV00003.MPG MOV00001.MPG Mode dial: 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. Divide scene A. The file numbers assigned when movies are cut 2. Divide scene B.
e Decide on a cutting point. Press the center z at the desired cutting point. 160 DIVIDE 6/ 8 0:04 DIVIDING POINT c C O K CANCEL EXIT OK When you want to adjust the cutting point, use [c/C] (frame forward/ rewind) and adjust the cutting point using b/ B. If you want to change the cutting point, select [CANCEL]. The playback of the movie starts again. f When you have decided on a cutting point, select [OK] using v/V, and press the center z. • You cannot cut the following files.
Copying movies to your computer Follow the steps below to copy movies you shot to your computer. Before starting 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 computer. • For details, see page 44. • Step 1 is unnecessary when your OS is Windows XP, Mac OS 9.1, Mac OS 9.2, or Mac OS X(v10.0/v10.1).
e Click [Nothing. I’m finished working with these pictures], then click [Next]. The “Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard” window appears. f Click [Finish]. The Wizard window closes. • When you want to continue copying other movies, disconnect the USB cable once and reconnect it. Then, follow the process from Step 1. For Macintosh users 1 Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop. The contents of the “Memory Stick” inserted into your camera appear. 2 Double-click [MSSONY].
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 2 Press the RESET button (pages 9, 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. RESET button 1 Check the items on pages 82 to 88. If the screen or the display window shows “C:ss:ss”, the selfdiagnostics function is working. Please see page 90.
Shooting Still images/Movies 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). • The mode dial is not set to p Set it to or SCN, or . • The subject is too close. • Scene selection is set to the Landscape mode. • You have selected Focus Preset.
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 capacity of 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. 84 Solution p This is not a malfunction. p Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 23). p Delete the images saved in the “Memory Stick,” or format it.
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 . • When you load an image modified using the retouch software on your computer or directly on the camera, the image format differs so the “FILE ERROR” message may appear and you may be unable to open the file.
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. Cause — — • • • • • • • • You cannot copy images. • • The image cannot be played back on a computer. 86 Solution p Check “Recommended computer environment” (page 44). p In Windows 2000, log on as Administrators (page 45). p Turn on the camera (page 20). p Use the AC power adaptor (not supplied) (page 19). p Use the supplied USB cable (page 47).
Computers (continued) Symptom Cause The image is affected by • You are playing back the file directly from the “Memory Stick.” noise when you play back an image on a computer. — You cannot print an image. Solution p Copy the file to the hard disk of the computer and then play the file back from the hard disk (page 80). p Check the printer settings. p Click on HELP files for the “PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony” software. “Memory Stick” Symptom You cannot insert a “Memory Stick.
Symptom The power is on, but the camera does not work. 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. 88 Cause • The built-in microcomputer is not working properly. — Solution p Remove, and then, after one minute, reinstall the battery. If this doesn’t work, press the RESET button on the bottom of the camera with pointed object, then turn the power on again. (This will clear the date/time settings, etc.
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 CAN NOT DIVIDE TURN THE POWER OFF AND ON AGAIN Troubleshooting NO MEMORY SPACE NO FILE FILE ERROR FILE PROTECT FOLDER ERROR IMAGE SIZE OVER INVALID OPERATION Meaning/ Corrective Action • Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 23). • Turn the power off and on again (page 20). • The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used in your camera (page 100).
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. The last two digits (indicated by ss)will differ depending on the state of the camera.
Additional information E-mail 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.
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) 9 (FOCUS) WB (WHITE BAL) (SPOT METER) (DSC-P71 only) ISO (IMAGE SIZE) (DSC-P71) (IMAGE SIZE) (DSC-P51/P31) 92 , SCN Setting x / Description / +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / +1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV / −0.3EV / −0.7EV / −1.
When the mode dial is set to , SCN. (continued) Item (P.QUALITY) Setting xFINE / STANDARD MODE(REC MODE) E-MAIL (FLASH LEVEL) PFX (P.EFFECT) (SHARPNESS) xNORMAL HIGH xNORMAL LOW SOLARIZE/B&W/SEPIA/ NEG.ART/xOFF +2 / +1 / x0 / –1 / –2 When the mode dial is set to 9 (FOCUS) WB (WHITE BAL) (SPOT METER) (DSC-P71 only) (IMAGE SIZE) PFX (P.EFFECT) Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The setting is 0). indicator appears (except when the (MOVING IMAGE is set to MPEG MOVIE in the SET UP settings.
When the mode dial is set to Item (EV) 9 (FOCUS) WB (WHITE BAL) (SPOT METER) (DSC-P71 only) (IMAGE SIZE) ± (FLASH LEVEL) PFX (P.EFFECT) (SHARPNESS) 94 (MOVING IMAGE is set to CLIP MOTION in the SET UP settings.) Setting +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / +1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV / −0.3EV / −0.7EV / −1.0EV / −1.3EV / −1.7EV / −2.0EV ∞ / 7.0 m / 3.0 m / 1.0 m / 0.5 m / CENTER AF / x MULTI AF / / / / xAUTO Description Adjusts the exposure (page 56).
When the mode dial is set to Item (EV) 9 (FOCUS) WB (WHITE BAL) (SPOT METER) (DSC-P71 only) (INTERVAL) (P.QUALITY) (SHARPNESS) / / / / xAUTO Description Adjusts the exposure (page 56). Chooses the auto focus method, set the prefocus distance (pages 58, 60). Sets the white balance (page 57). ON / x OFF To match the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 61). x1/30 / 1/15 / 1/7.5 (NTSC) x1/25 / 1/12.5 / 1/6.3 (PAL) – In NTSC mode, choose the Multi Burst between-frame shutter interval.
When the mode dial is set to Item DELETE PROTECT PRINT SLIDE Setting OK CANCEL — — INTERVAL REPEAT START CANCEL RESIZE ROTATE DIVIDE 96 2048×1536 (DSC-P71) / 1600×1200/1280×960/ 640×480/ CANCEL (counter-clockwise) / (clockwise) / OK / CANCEL OK / CANCEL Description Deletes the displayed image (page 39). Cancels deleting of the image. Protects images against accidental erasure (page 69). Selects still images you want to print. (page 72). – Sets the slide show interval. (For single images only.
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/Multi Burst, 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 will be displayed when the image is played back. CAMERA Item MOVING IMAGE Description Selects the shooting mode (pages 55, 62, 64, 74). Selects whether to insert the date and time into the image (page 32).
SETUP 2 Item LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD BACKLIGHT BEEP VIDEO OUT USB CONNECT POWER SAVE (DSC-P71) 98 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. Selecting “BRIGHT” makes the screen bright and easy to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster.
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° to 40° (32°F to 104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot locations that exceed this range is not recommended.
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” that are equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection technology. You can use both types of “Memory Stick” with your camera.
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. • The battery life varies depending on storage, operating conditions, and environment, and is different for each battery pack.
LCD screen LCD panel used DSC-P71 3.8 cm (1.5 type) TFT drive DSC-P51 4.0 cm (1.6 type) TFT drive DSC-P31 4.0 cm (1.6 type) TFT drive Total number of dots DSC-P71 123 200 (560×220) dots DSC-P51 61 600 (280×220) dots DSC-P31 61 600 (280×220) dots Power, etc. Power AA nickel hydride batteries (2) 2.4 V AC-LS1 AC power adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (when recording) DSC-P71 2.1W DSC-P51 1.7W DSC-P31 1.
The LCD screen For shooting still images 1 2 3 4 5 qs qd qf qg qh 2048 3.
For shooting movies 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 q; 160 STBY SOLARIZE qa qs qd + 6 WB A Recording mode indicator (74) B Remaining battery indicator display (16) C White balance indicator (57) D Picture effect indicator (60) E Spot light-metering aiming point (61) F AF range finder (58) G Image size indicator (74) H Recording time remaining indicator (Maximum recording time) indicator (18)/ Self-diagnostics display (90) I Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity indicator (25) 104 ISO qf J Center AF indicator (58)/
For still image playback 1 640 2 11/12 x1.
Index A Access lamp ..................................................... 23 AE/AF lock ................................................ 26, 59 AE/AF lock lamp ............................................... 9 AF illuminator ..................................... 12, 31, 97 AF lock ............................................................ 59 AF lock lamp (green) ................................ 11, 13 AF mode .......................................................... 26 Auto Power Off feature ............
Cutting movies .............................................78 Deleting movies ...........................................76 Shooting movies ..........................................74 Viewing movies ...........................................75 MPG .................................................................52 N NR slow shutter ................................................35 NTSC ................................................................98 O On moisture condensation .......................
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