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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
© 2002 Sony Corporation
Getting started _________________________
Shooting still images ___________________
Viewing still images ____________________
Deleting still images____________________
Copying still images to your computer __________
Before advanced operations ______________
Advanced still image shooting_____________
Advanced still image viewing______________
Still image editting ____________________
Enjoying movies_________________________
Troubleshooting_________________________
Additional information ____________________
Index
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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:
Model No.:
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
SONY
DSC-P31
680 Kinderkamack
Road, Oradell, NJ
07649 USA
201-930-6972
Telephone No.:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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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.
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Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
Model No.:
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
SONY
DSC-P71
680 Kinderkamack
Road, Oradell, NJ
07649 USA
201-930-6972
Telephone No.:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
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Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used
with the equipment in order to comply with
the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
and Canada
RECYCLING NICKEL-METAL
HYDRIDE BATTERIES
Nickel-metal hydride batteries
are recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to the
collection and recycling location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or
visit http://www.rbrc.org/.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR
OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of hazards, use only
USA/UL Certified power supply cord set,
cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum
NO.18 AWG copper, one end is provided
with a moulded-on male attachment plug
cap (with a specified NEMA
configuration), and the other end is
provided with a moulded-on female
connector body (with a specified IEC non-
industrial type configuration).
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NOTICE FOR THE
CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or
BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never
use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please contact your
nearest Sony service station.
or
For the Customers in Germany
Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC,
92/31/EEC
This equipment complies with the EMC
regulations when used under the following
circumstances:
• Residential area
Business district
Light-industry district
(This equipment complies with the EMC
standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)
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Attention for the Customers in
Europe
This product has been tested and found
compliant with the limits sets out on the EMC
Directive for using connection cables shorter
than 3 meters.
Attention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and
sound of this camera.
“Memory Stick”
N50
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
and Canada
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE
COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY
CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
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Before using your camera
Trial recording
Before you record one-time events, you may
want to make a trial recording to make sure
that the camera is working correctly.
No compensation for contents of the
recording
Contents of the recording cannot be
compensated for if recording or playback is
not possible due to a malfunction of your
camera or recording medium, etc.
Notes on image data compatibility
This camera conforms with the Design Rules
for Camera File Systems universal standard
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries
Association).
Playback of images recorded with your
camera on other equipment and playback of
images recorded or edited with other
equipment on your camera are not
guaranteed.
Precaution on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the provision of the copyright
laws.
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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.
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Do not get the camera wet
When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or
under similar conditions, be careful not to get
the camera wet. If moisture condensation
occurs, see page 99 and follow the
instructions on how to remove it before using
the camera.
LCD screen, LCD finder (only models
with a finder) and lens
The LCD screen and the LCD finder are
manufactured using extremely high-
precision technology so over 99.99% of the
pixels are operational for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black
points and/or bright points (white, red, blue
or green in color) that constantly appear on
the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These
points are normal in the manufacturing
process and do not affect the recording in
any way.
Be careful when placing the camera near a
window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen, the finder or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions.
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The auto zoom lens (for the DSC-P71
only)
This camera is equipped with an auto zoom lens.
Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful
not to apply force to it.
On illustrations
Illustrations used in this manual are of the DSC-
P71 unless noted otherwise.
The pictures used in this manual
The photographs used as examples of pictures in
this manual are reproduced images, and are not
actual images shot using this camera.
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Trademarks
“Memory Stick,”
, “MagicGate Memory
Stick,” and
Corporation.
Corporation.
, are trademarks of Sony
is a trademark of Sony
Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and other countries.
Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime, are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
In addition, system and product names used in
this manual are, in general, trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective
developers or manufacturers. However, the ™
or ® marks not used in all cases in this manual.
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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.............. 19
Using your camera abroad ...................... 19
Turning on/off your camera.................... 20
How to use the control button................. 20
Setting the date and time......................... 21
Shooting with the date and time
inserted........................................... 32
Shooting according to scene conditions
(SCENE SELECTION) ................. 34
Viewing still images
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your
camera ............................................ 36
Viewing single images ....................... 36
Viewing Index
(9 or 3 images display)................... 37
Viewing images on a TV screen............. 38
Shooting still images
Deleting still images
Inserting and removing a
Deleting images ...................................... 39
“Memory Stick” ............................. 23
Deleting on the Index (9 images)
Deciding the still image size and image
screen ............................................. 40
quality............................................. 24
Deleting on the Index (3 images)
Copying still images to your
computer
Copying still images to your computer ...44
1 Installing the USB driver ..................45
2 Preparing your camera ......................46
3 Connecting your camera to your
computer ........................................47
4 Copying images ................................48
When a removable disk icon is not
shown..............................................49
Copying images
(for Windows XP users) ................49
Image file storage destinations and file
names..............................................51
5 Viewing the images on your
computer .........................................53
For Macintosh users ................................54
screen ............................................. 41
Formatting a “Memory Stick” ................ 43
Basic still image shooting (using auto
adjustment mode) ........................... 26
Checking the last shot image (Quick
Review) .......................................... 27
Using the zoom feature....................... 28
Shooting close-ups (Macro)
(DSC-P71 only).............................. 28
Using the self-timer ............................ 29
Selecting a flash mode........................ 30
Shooting with the finder ..................... 32
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