Sony DSC-P71 Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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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 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 2
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 3
the instructions, and on, the user is encouraged to digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada RECYCLING NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel-metal hydride batteries , please contact your nearest Sony service station. For the Customers - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 4
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. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION IS SUBJECT - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 5
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 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 6
the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be careful not to get the camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, see page 99 and follow the instructions - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 7
as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. Trademarks • "Memory Stick," , "MagicGate Memory Stick," and , are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 8
21 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 23 Deciding the still image size and image quality 24 Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode 26 Checking the last shot image (Quick Review 27 Using the zoom feature 28 Shooting close-ups (Macro) (DSC-P71 only 28 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 9
For Macintosh users 81 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 82 Warnings and messages 89 Self-Diagnostics Display 90 The number of images that can be saved/ shooting time 91 Additional information Menu items 92 SET UP items 97 Precautions 99 The "Memory Stick 100 The nickel hydride batteries 100 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 10
Identifying the parts (DSC-P71) Attaching the strap A POWER ON/OFF lamp (20) B POWER button (20) C Shutter button (26) D Flash ( 7 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 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 11
LCD screen J DC IN jack cover (19) K DC IN jack (19) L Mode dial (21) : To shoot still images : To view or edit images : To shoot movies /Clip Motion images/Multi Burst mode images SET UP: To set the (37) N Wrist strap hook O Open lever P Battery cover Q "Memory Stick" cover R Access lamp (23) 11 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 12
Identifying the parts (continued) (DSC-P31) 1 2 3 5 Attaching 6 the strap 7 4 8 A POWER ON/OFF lamp (20) B POWER button (20) C Shutter button (26) D 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 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 13
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 (37) N Wrist strap hook O Open lever P Battery cover Q "Memory Stick" cover R Access lamp (23) S DC IN jack (19) 13 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 14
in this camera. Acceptable batteries R6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2) - NH-AA-DI (2) (supplied) - NH-AA-2DI twin-pack (recommended, not supplied) Batteries that cannot be used Manganese batteries, lithium batteries, nicad batteries, alkaline batteries (cannot be used with the DSC-P71 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 15
"SLIDE SHOW" mode and leave it that way until the batteries are used up (page 67). Precautions to be observed when charging the batteries • Do not charge any other batteries except Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the charger supplied with your camera. If you try to charge any other type of - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 16
used, the Remaining battery information is not displayed. 16 The POWER SAVE function When the POWER SAVE function is set to ON, you can shoot for a longer period of time. DSC-P71 Turn the Mode dial to SET UP, and set "POWER SAVE" in "SETUP 2" to "ON". When the camera is shipped from the - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 17
reduced. 3 , Close the Battery cover. Close the Battery cover while holding the batteries in. Make sure the cover is closed securely. To remove the batteries Stand the camera on end, open the Battery cover upward, then remove the batteries. • Make sure you don't drop the batteries when opening or - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 18
be recorded or played back allow for changing the "Memory Stick" as necessary. Actual results may differ slightly from these, depending on the conditions of use. When shooting* still images DSC-P71 R6 (size AA) Ni-MH (2) (supplied) Image LCD Battery No. of size screen life (min.) images 2048×1536 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 19
). • If you insert or remove the DC plug while you are using the batteries, the power may shut off. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 20
press the POWER button again, the POWER ON/OFF lamp goes out, and the camera turns off. • if you turn the power on when the Mode dial is set to , , or SCN, the lens begins to move (DSC-P71 only). Please be careful not to touch the lens. The Auto Power Off feature - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 21
using v/V on the control button, then push the center z. You can choose from "Y/M/D" (year/ month/day), "M/D/Y", and "D/M/Y". • If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power for saving the time data, ever loses its charge (page 99), the "CLOCK SET" screen automatically reappears. If - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 22
Setting the date and time (continued) CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2002 / OK 1/ 1 12 : 02 OK AM CANCEL CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2002 / OK 7/ 1 12 : 02 OK AM CANCEL CLOCK SET Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2002 / OK 7/ 4 10 : 30 OK PM CANCEL 4 , Choose the year, month, day, hour, and minute - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 23
correctly, a message such as "MEMORY STICK ERROR" will be displayed on the LCD screen. 3 , Close the "Memory Stick" cover. To remove a "Memory Stick" Open the "Memory Stick" cover, then push the "Memory Stick" to pop it out. • Whenever the Access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 24
Deciding the still image size and image quality on the menu of the DSC-P31 (page 61). 2048x1536 2048 (3 : 2) 1600x1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 IMAGESIZE 1600x1200 1600 (3 : 2) 1280 x 960 640 x 480 SO IMAGE SIZE DSC-P71 DSC-P31 2 , Select " will be preserved even when the camera is turned off. 24 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 25
Memory Stick" The number of images that can be saved in FINE (STANDARD) mode are shown below. (Units: number of images) Capacity Image size 2048×1536 (DSC-P71) 2048(3:2) (DSC-P71) 1600×1200 1600 (3:2) (DSC images are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • still images - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 26
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 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 27
still image is saved in the "Memory Stick." When the Recording lamp 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 flashing subject. Checking the last shot image (Quick Review) REVIEW 2048 6/8 100-0029 2002 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 28
moves when the zoom feature is being used (DSC-P71 only). Be very careful not to touch the lens. • The zoom feature cannot be used when shooting movies (page 83). 28 Digital zoom DSC-P71 When the zoom exceeds 3x, enlargement is carried out using digital processing of the image. The image can then - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 29
Shooting still images 2048 4 Using the self-timer 2048 2048 4 1 , Turn the Mode dial to , and press B ( ) on the control button. (Macro) will appear on the LCD - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 30
the DSCP71, page 12 for the DSC-P31) will blink in orange, and you will hear a beeping sound. The image will be shot within approximately 10 seconds. To cancel features. No indicator (Auto): Based on the lighting conditions, the camera will decide if there is enough light, and will use the flash - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 31
still images To reduce "red-eye" when recording live subjects When the flash begins to strobe before the image is shot ON • When the focus is adjusted manually, the AF illuminator doesn't function. tele) in DSC-P71, 2.5m (8.2 ft.) in DSCP31, or the subject has weak contrast, the camera may not focus - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 32
when you want to save battery power, or when it is DSC-P71) or (Spot light- metering, DSC-P31), the image will be displayed on the screen for approximately 2 seconds so you can check or change the setting. Shooting with the date and time inserted CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 33
ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : DAY&TIME DATE OFF OK CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL ZOOM : RED EYE REDUCTION : AF ILLUMINATOR : MPEG MOVIE Y/M/D ON OFF OFF SELECT Shooting still images 2 , Select (CAMERA) using v/V on the control button and press B. Select "DATE/TIME - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 34
mode Landscape mode 0EV 0EV SCN EV WB Ordinarily shoot with the camera set to set to Auto (Mode dial: ), but when shooting mode Under dark lighting conditions, you can shoot using the Twilight mode, and still get good images. However, because the shutter speed is slower under these conditions - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 35
still images SCN WB SCN 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 "NR" is displayed before the shutter speed indication, and the camera automatically changes to the NR slow shutter mode. The NR slow - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 36
screen of your camera Single (Single the images you shoot with this camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. This camera offers the following three methods for information on the various symbols displayed, see page 105. Viewing still images Viewing single images 640 6/8 100-0028 2002 7 4 10 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 37
BACK/NEXT • SINGLE APERTURE VALUE : F2.2 SHUTTER SPEED : 1/125 EXPOSURE VALUE : 0.0 ISO : 100 100-0028 • SINGLE 2002 7 4 10:30PM 2 , Select Still Image using b/B on the control button. b : Displays the previous image. B : Displays the next image. , Press the Zoom W button once. The display - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 38
"Video." • Depending on your TV set, the name and location of this switch may be different. 3 , Turn the Mode dial to and turn on the camera. Press b/B on the control button to select an image. • When using this feature, it may be necessary to switch the video output signal to match - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 39
TV having a video input jack and a video connecting cable. The color system of the TV must be the same as that of your digital still camera. Check the following list: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 40
) Deleting on the Index (9 images) screen 2048 5/5 DELETE OK CANCEL OK 3 , Select "OK" using v on the control button, then press the center z. "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" is displayed on the screen. When this message disappears, the image has been deleted. To cancel the deletion Using V on the control - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 41
Deleting still images Deleting on the Index (3 images) screen • SET MENU TO NEXT DELETE MENU button, select "OK" using b/B on the control button, then press the center z. When "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" disappears, the images have been deleted. To cancel the deletion Using b on the control button, - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 42
yet been deleted. DELETE OK CANCEL 100-0028 2002 7 4 10:30PM • OK 3 , Select "OK" using v on the control button, then press the center z. When "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" disappears, the image has been deleted. To cancel the deletion Use V on the control button to select "CANCEL", then press the center - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 43
Deleting still images Formatting a "Memory Stick" SETUP 1 FORMAT : FILE NUMBER : /LANGUAGE : CLOCK SET : OK CANCEL OK FORMAT ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED READY? O K CANCEL OK 1 , Insert the "Memory Stick" you want to format into the camera. Turn the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the power. • The - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 44
mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. When a USB connector is not provided on your computer When neither a USB connector nor a "Memory Stick" slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 45
1 Installing the USB driver Opening window Click here Copying still images to your computer 1 , Turn on your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time. The opening window appears. If it does not appear, double-click ( - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 46
the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software. Click "DirectX" and follow instructions on each window. Your computer restarts when the installation is completed. AC power 2 1 adaptor , Insert the "Memory Stick" with the images you want to copy into the camera. Connect the camera and the AC power - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 47
(page 98). Removing the USB cable from your computer or the "Memory Stick" from your camera during a USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click at the lower-right corner of the desktop. 2 Click (Sony DSC), then click "Stop." 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 48
"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. • You can use the "PIXELA ImageMixer for Sony" software - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 49
to delete them. 1 Click " Sony DSC" or " Sony Handycam." 2 Click "Delete." The "Device deletion confirmation" window appears. 3 Click "OK." The device is deleted. Try the USB driver installation again using the supplied CD-ROM (page 45). 4 Copying images (for Windows XP users) 1 2 1 , Click "Copy - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 50
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 folder. 5 2 , Click "Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures," then click "Next." The "Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard" window appears. 50 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 51
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 reconnect it. Then, follow the process from Step 1. Folder containing still image/Clip Motion/ Multi Burst mode image data Folder containing E-mail - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 52
CLP0ssss.GIF CLP0ssss.THM MBL0ssss.GIF MBL0ssss.THM DSC0ssss.JPG MOV0ssss.MPG File meaning • Still image files shot normally • Still image files shot in - E-MAIL mode (page 65) - Multi Burst mode (page 64) • Clip Motion files shot in NORMAL mode (page 62) • Index image files of Clip Motion files - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 53
5 Viewing the images on your computer Copying still images to your computer 1 , Double-click "My 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. 2 , Double-click the desired image file. The - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 54
contents of the "Memory Stick" inserted in your camera appear. 2 Double- Sony" software to copy images to your computer and view the images on your computer. To install the software, insert the supplied CD-ROM drive, then click "PIXELA ImageMixer" on the opening window and follow the instructions - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 55
61). To turn off the menu display Press the MENU button. Changing items in the SET UP screen a Turn the Mode dial to SET UP, and the SET UP screen appears. CAMERA MOVING IMAGE : DATE/TIME : DIGITAL button to enter the setting. • On the DSC-P31, the "DIGITAL ZOOM" (page 28) and "POWER SAVE" - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 56
) is not displayed on the menu of the DSC-P31 (page 61). • When the subject is at the brightest or still image shooting Shooting techniques In normal shooting, the camera makes automatic exposure adjustments. Check the image to be shot, if it looks like the image below, you should make manual - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 57
differences from the actual color. • When the flash is triggered, the manual setting is cancelled, and the shooting of the image is done in "AUTO correct color almost instantly. However, digital still cameras are greatly influenced by light. Normally, this camera adjusts automatically, but if you - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 58
only on the center of the image, so it is convenient when you want to focus only on what you aim at. • When you use Digital zoom or AF illuminator, priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame. In this case, the AF range - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 59
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 50 AF range finder AE/AF lock indicator b Return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter down again. When you hear a beeping sound, still image shooting 59 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 60
light-metering) is not displayed on the menu of the DSC-P31 (page 61). • The focus distance settings include a small margin of error. Use them as guidelines only. • If you point the lens up or down, the error increases (DSC-P71 only). Adding special effects - Picture effect Mode dial setting - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 61
same, it recommended that you use Center AF (page 58). Control button MENU button Mode dial Shutter button For the DSC-P71 a Turn the Mode dial to or . , SCN, b Press the MENU button. The menu appears. c Select spot you want to shoot, then shoot your image. Advanced still image shooting 61 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 62
aiming point disappears, and the camera returns to normal lightmetering. For the DSC-P31 a Turn the Mode dial camera returns to normal light-metering. Shooting multiple frames - Clip Motion Mode dial setting: You can shoot a number of still shoot in one Clip Motion shot is ten. This is the best - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 63
shot the desired number of frames. f Press the center z. All of the frames will be saved in the "Memory Stick." • If you do not complete Step 6, the image will not be saved in the "Memory Stick." Up to that point, the image is saved temporarily in the camera shot. Advanced still image shooting 63 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 64
PAL, see page 95.) 1/7.5 • When Multi Burst images are played back on a camera without the Multi Burst feature, the 16 frames will all be displayed at the same size: 1280 × 960). • When you play back images recorded with this camera in Multi Burst mode, the 16 frames will be played back in order, - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 65
Deleting shot images When using this mode, you cannot delete only certain mode In Step 3, select "NORMAL." • For instructions on how to attach your images to an e-mail message, refer to the Help files of the e-mail software you are using. Advanced still image shooting a Turn the Mode dial to , - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 66
left side of the image B: To view a portion of the right side of the image Advanced still image viewing e Press the T zoom button repeatedly, the portion of the image selected in Step • The images displayed in Quick Review (page 27) can be enlarged using the procedures outlined in Steps 3 to 5. 66 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 67
"START" using v/V/b/ B, then press the center z. The slide show begins. To cancel the Slide show setting In Step 3, select "CANCEL", then press the center z. Advanced still image viewing 67 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 68
like the size of the image. Rotating still images Mode dial setting: Images shot when holding the camera vertically can be rotated and displayed horizontally. shot on other cameras may not rotate correctly on this camera. • When viewing images on a personal computer, the image viewing software - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 69
DELETE PROTECT PRINT OK SLIDE To cancel the protection applied to an image In Step 4, press the center z again. The - (Protect) mark disappears. Still image editting For Index (9 images) screen a Turn the mode dial to , press the W zoom button once, the Index (9 image) screen appears. b Press the - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 70
f To protect other images, repeat Step 5. g Press the MENU button. The menu appears. h Select "OK" using the B, then press the center z. The selected image will be protected. To end the protection operation Select "CANCEL" in Step 4 or select "EXIT" in Step 8, then press the center z To cancel - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 71
as new files. You can change your images to the following sizes. 2048×1536 (DSC-P71 only), 1600×1200, 1280×960, 640×480 After the resizing is finished, the black bands will appear at the top and bottom of the image. Still image editting a Turn the mode dial to . b Select the image for which the size - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 72
when you want to have images printed in shops that follow DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) specifications. • Print marks cannot be attached to movies recorded at the same time. • You can attach a print mark to images shot using Multi Burst mode; all the images will be printed on one sheet divided - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 73
want to print to the center using b/B, and repeat Step 4. To delete a Print mark In Step 4, press the center z again. The (Print) mark will disappear. Still image editting 73 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 74
on the screen and the camera starts recording the image. 140 160 ^ 0:01[ 5:28] • When the capacity of the "Memory Stick" is used up, recording stops a detailed description of the indicated items. To shoot close-ups (MACRO) (DSC-P71 only) Turn the Mode dial to and follow the procedure on page 28. - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 75
screen Mode dial setting: You can view movies on the LCD screen of the camera. a Turn the Mode dial to . b Select the desired movie using b/B. Movies are displayed a size smaller than still images. 160 6/8 0:00 MOV00001 2002 7 4 10:30PM PLAY BACK/NEXT c Press the center z. The movie is played - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 76
"DELETE" using b/B and press the center z. You have not deleted the image yet at this point. e Select "OK" using v and press the center z. "MEMORY STICK ACCESS" appears on the screen. The image has been deleted when the message disappears. To cancel the deletion Select "CANCEL" in Step 5, and press - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 77
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. To cancel the deletion Select "CANCEL" in Step 8, and press the center z. To Delete all the images Select "ALL" in - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 78
dial setting: 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. The file numbers assigned when movies are cut The files saved after - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 79
cutting Select "EXIT" in Step 5. The movie appears on the screen again. • 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 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 80
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 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 81
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 ImageMixer for Sony" software. The operation is the same as the operation used to copy still images. For details, see the software's help files - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 82
) on the bottom of the camera, then turn on the power again. (This will erase the date/time settings, etc.) RESET button Troubleshooting 3 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Batteries and Power Symptom Cause Solution The battery remaining indicator is incorrect - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 83
camera was used. turned on. The subject is not visible • The mode dial is not set to or SCN, or . on the LCD screen. The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close. • Scene selection is set to the Landscape mode. • Manual DIGITAL ZOOM is set to "OFF" in SET UP (DSC-P71 Troubleshooting 83 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 84
• When recording still images, Scene Selection is set to Night Scene mode. - • The date and time are not set correctly. 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. p Change the "Memory Stick." p Change the - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 85
. Cause • The mode dial is not set to . - • The "VIDEO OUT" setting for your camera in SET UP is incorrect. • The connection is not correct. - Solution p Set the mode dial to -protect tab on the "Memory Stick" will prevent you from deleting images by mistake (page 100). - - Troubleshooting 85 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 86
for personal computers" (page 44). You cannot install the - USB driver. p In Windows 2000, log on as Administrators (authorized Administrators) (page 45). Your personal computer does not recognize your camera. • The camera is turned off. • The battery level is too low. • You are not using the - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 87
(page 39). p Change the LOCK position (page 100). p Set the "Memory Stick" write-protect tab to the LOCK position (page 100). Troubleshooting Others Symptom The camera doesn't work, no operations can be performed. Cause • The battery level is low or zero (The indicator appears.). • The AC power - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 88
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. - • The battery pack is discharged. • Condensation is occurring. Solution p Remove, and then, after one minute, reinstall the - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 89
(page 20). MEMORY STICK ERROR • The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be used in your camera (page 100). • The "Memory Stick" is damaged, or the terminal section of the "Memory Stick" is dirty. • Insert the "Memory Stick" correctly (page 23). FORMAT ERROR • The "Memory Stick" format failed. Format - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 90
11, 13) on the bottom of the camera, then turn the power on again. If your camera is not still functioning well after trying the countermeasure a couple of times, contact your nearest Sony service station and inform them of the 5-digit service code. Example: E:61:10 Self-diagnostics display 90 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 91
Memory Stick," the image size, and the image quality. Refer to the following charts when you choose a "Memory Stick 2048×1536 4 9 20 40 80 (DSC-P71) (8) (17) (36) (72) (146) 2048 (3:2) 4 9 20 40 80 (DSC-P71) (8) (17) (36) (72) frames are shot Mobile: When 2 frames are shot MPEG movies Troubleshooting - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 92
only) ISO xAUTO / 100 / 200 / 400 (IMAGE SIZE) (DSC-P71) (IMAGE SIZE) (DSC-P31) x2048×1536 / 2048 (3:2)/ 1600×1200 / 1280×960 / 640 to the subject you want to shoot (page 61). Selects the ISO sensitivity. When recording under still pictures (page 24). Selects the image size used when shooting - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 93
, set the prefocus distance (pages 58, 60). Sets the white balance (page 57). To match the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 61). Selects the MPEG image size when recording movies (page 74). Sets the special effects for the image (page 60). 93 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 94
, set the prefocus distance (pages 58, 60). Sets the white balance (page 57). To match the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 61). Selects the Clip Motion image size (page 62). Makes the flash level higher than normal. Normal setting. Makes the flash level lower than normal. Sets - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 95
set the prefocus distance (pages 58, 60). Sets the white balance (page 57). To match the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 61). - In NTSC mode, choose the Multi Burst between-frame shutter interval. - In PAL mode, choose the Multi Burst between-frame shutter interval. * The choices of - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 96
Setting OK CANCEL - - INTERVAL RESIZE ROTATE DIVIDE REPEAT START CANCEL 2048×1536 (DSC-P71) / 1600×1200/1280×960/ 640×480/ CANCEL (clockwise) / (counterclockwise) 71). (For single images only.) Rotates the still image (page 68). (For single images only.) Divides a moving image (page 78). ( - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 97
is played back. Additional information CAMERA Item Setting Description MOVING IMAGE xMPEG image (page 32). DIGITAL ZOOM (DSC- xON / OFF P71) Selects whether to use the digital zoom (page 28 Memory Stick" is changed. - Resets the file numbering and starts from 0001 each time the "Memory Stick - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 98
/ xNORMAL/ DARK BRIGHT/ xNORMAL BEEP VIDEO OUT USB CONNECT POWER SAVE (DSC-P71) SHUTTER x ON OFF x NTSC PAL PTP/xNORMAL x ON / OFF the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster. Displayed only when you are using your camera with the battery pack. - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 99
for about one month it becomes completely discharged. In this case, be sure to charge this rechargeable button battery before using the camera. Note that even if this rechargeable button battery is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time. Charging the - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 100
. 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. However, because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your camera is not subject to MagicGate* copyright - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 101
, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent Data formats Moving images: MPEG1 Still images: JPEG, GIFF (for Clip Motion) Recording media "Memory Stick" Flash Recommended distance DSC-P71: 0.5 to 3.8 m (1.6 to 12.5 ft) (W) 0.5 to 2.5 m (1.6 to 8.2 ft) (T) DSC-P31: 0.4 to 3.8 m (1.3 to 12.5 ft) (when ISO - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 102
−20° to +60°C (−4° to +140°F) Accessories • Video connector cable (1) • R6 (size AA) Ni-MH batteries (2) • Ni-MH Battery charger (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) • USB cable (1) • Wrist strap • "Memory Stick" (8MB for DSC-P31, 16MB for DSC-P71) (1) • CD-ROM (USB driver: SPVD-008) (1) • CD-ROM (for - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 103
O Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity indicator (25) P Center AF indicator (58)/ Focus preset value (60) 3.0 m Q EV adjustment indicator (56) R Iris value indicator S Shutter speed indicator (89) T Macro (DSC-P71) (28) U Self-timer display (29) V Vibration warning indicator (89) W Menu/Guide menu (55 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 104
time) indicator (18)/ Self-diagnostics display (90) I Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity indicator (25) 104 J Center AF indicator (58)/ Focus preset value (60) K EV adjustment indicator (56) L Macro (DSC-P71) (28) M Self-timer indicator (29) N Menu/Guide menu (55) • When you press the MENU button - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 105
, 75) L Playback indicator (75) M Image number/Number of images recorded in the "Memory Stick" (75) N Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (75) O Counter (75) P Playback screen (75) Q Playback bar (75) R Menu/Guide menu (55) The page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 106
the batteries 14 Charging time 15 Control button 20 Copying images 48, 54 D Deleting images 39 DIVIDE 78 106 E Editing still images driver 45 J JPG 52 L LCD screen display DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF 32 LCD brightness 98 M Memory Stick Formatting a "Memory Stick 43 Inserting a "Memory Stick 23 - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 107
number of images that can be shot ...... 18 Using auto adjustment mode 26 Using the self-timer 29 WHITE BALANCE 57 Zoom 28 T Trimming 67 TV set 38 U USB 45, 47 Using your camera abroad 19 V Viewing single images 36 W Warnings and messages 89 Z Zoom Digital zoom 28 Playback zoom 66 Using - Sony DSC-P71 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 108
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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
© 2002 Sony Corporation
Getting started
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Shooting still images
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Viewing still images
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Deleting still images
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Copying still images to your computer
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Before advanced operations
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Advanced still image shooting
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Advanced still image viewing
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Still image editting ____________________
Enjoying movies
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Troubleshooting
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Additional information
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Index