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Getting started ________________________
Shooting still images __________________
Digital Still Camera
Viewing still images ___________________
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and Deleting still images___________________
retain it for future reference.
Copying still images to your computer _________
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
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If you have any questions about this product, WARNING Declaration of Conformity you may call: Trade Name: SONY Sony Customer Information Services Center To prevent fire or shock hazard, do 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Model No.: DSC-P51, DSC-P31 not expose the unit to rain or Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. moisture. Address: 680 Kinderkamack The number below is for the FCC related Road, Oradell, NJ matters only. 07649 USA For the Customers in the U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-69
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Note: For the Customers in the U.S.A. NOTICE FOR THE This equipment has been tested and found to and Canada CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED comply with the limits for a Class B digital KINGDOM device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. RECYCLING NICKEL METAL These limits are designed to provide A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is HYDRIDE BATTERIES reasonable protection against harmful fitted to this equipment for your safety and interference in a residential installation. This Nickel
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Trademarks Attention for the Customers in Notice “Memory Stick,” , “MagicGate Memory Europe Stick,” and , are trademarks of Sony If static electricity or electromagnetism causes Corporation. data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), This product has been tested and found “MagicGate” and are compliant with the limits sets out on the EMC restart the application or disconnect and trademarks of Sony Corporation. connect the USB cable again. Directive for using connection cables shorter
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Before using your camera Trial recording Do not shake or strike the camera The auto zoom lens (for the DSC-P71 Before you record one-time events, you may In addition to malfunctions and inability to only) want to make a trial recording to make sure record images, this may render the “Memory This camera is equipped with an auto zoom lens. that the camera is working correctly. Stick” unusable or image data breakdown, Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful damage or loss may occur. no
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Table of contents Before using your camera ......................... 5 Shooting according to scene conditions Copying still images to your Identifying the parts.................................. 8 (SCENE SELECTION) ................. 34 computer Copying still images to your computer...44 Getting started Viewing still images 1 Installing the USB driver ..................45 Preparing batteries ..................................14 Viewing images on the LCD screen of your 2 Preparing your camera .
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Deleting on the Index (triple-image) Before advanced operations Advanced still image viewing screen ..............................................77 How to setup and operate your camera...55 Enlarging a portion of a still image ........ 66 Editing movies.........................................78 Changing menu settings......................55 Enlarging an image – Playback zoom 66 Cutting movies ....................................78 Changing items in the SET UP Recording an enlarged image – De
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Identifying the parts (DSC-P71) 1 2 3 6 Attaching the strap 4 5 7 8 Use a tripod with a screw length of less than A POWER ON/OFF lamp (20) 5.5mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to B POWER button (20) firmly secure the camera to tripods having C Shutter button (26) longer screws, and may damage the camera. D Flash (30) E Self-timer lamp (29)/ AF illuminator (31, 97) F Finder window G Lens H Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) 8
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L Mode dial (21) qs 1 : To shoot still images qd 2 : To view or edit images : To shoot movies /Clip Motion qf 3 images/Multi Burst mode images 4 qg SET UP: To set the SET UP items 5 SCN: To shoot in the SCENE qh SELECTION mode 6 M Zoom button (for shooting) (28)/ 7 Index button (for viewing) (37) qj 8 N Wrist strap hook 9 O Open lever P Battery cover q; Q “Memory Stick” cover qa qk R Access lamp (23) A Finder G Control button Self-timer/recording (Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (20)/ lamp (red) (Menu
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Identifying the parts (continued) (DSC-P51) 1 2 3 6 Attaching the strap 4 5 7 8 Use a tripod with a screw length of less than A POWER ON/OFF lamp (20) 5.5mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to B POWER button (20) firmly secure the camera to tripods having C Shutter button (26) longer screws, and may damage the camera. D Flash (30) E Self-timer lamp (29)/ AF illuminator (31, 97) F Finder window G Lens H Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) 10
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L Mode dial (21) 1 : To shoot still images 2 qs : To view or edit images : To shoot movies /Clip Motion qd 3 images/Multi Burst mode images qf 4 SET UP: To set the SET UP items 5 SCN: To shoot in the SCENE qg SELECTION mode 6 qh M Zoom button (for shooting) (28)/ 7 Index button (for viewing) (37) 8 N Wrist strap hook qj O Open lever 9 P Battery cover q; qk Q “Memory Stick” cover qa ql R Access lamp (23) A POWER SAVE switch H Control button S DC IN jack (19) B DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button (Menu o
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Identifying the parts (continued) (DSC-P31) 1 2 5 3 6 Attaching the strap 7 4 8 Use a tripod with a screw length of less than A POWER ON/OFF lamp (20) 5.5mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to B POWER button (20) firmly secure the camera to tripods having C Shutter button (26) longer screws, and may damage the camera. D Flash (30) E Self-timer lamp (29)/ AF illuminator (31, 97) F Finder window G Lens H Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) 12
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L Mode dial (21) 1 : To shoot still images 2 qs : To view or edit images : To shoot movies /Clip Motion qd 3 images/Multi Burst mode images qf 4 SET UP: To set the SET UP items 5 SCN: To shoot in the SCENE qg SELECTION mode 6 qh M Zoom button (for shooting) (28)/ 7 Index button (for viewing) (37) 8 N Wrist strap hook qj O Open lever 9 P Battery cover q; qk Q “Memory Stick” cover qa ql R Access lamp (23) A POWER SAVE switch H Control button S DC IN jack (19) B DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button (Menu o
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Getting started Preparing batteries Charging the batteries Use the following batteries in this camera. BC-CS1 (supplied) Acceptable batteries To the wall outlet R6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride Power cord (mains) batteries (2) (mains lead) – NH-AA-DI (2) (supplied) – NH-AA-2DI twin-pack (recommended, not Charge supplied) lamp Insert with the cor- rect polarity +/− Batteries that cannot be used 1 2 Manganese batteries, lithium batteries, ni- cad batteries, alkaline batteries (cannot be
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Getting started Charging the Nickel-Metal Precautions to be observed Charging time Hydride batteries when charging the batteries Nickel-Metal Charging time If the poles of the Nickel-Metal Hydride Do not charge any other batteries except Sony Hydride battery batteries are dirty, the batteries may not Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the charger NH-AA-DI × 2 Approx. 13 charge properly. Occasionally clean the poles supplied with your camera. If you try to (supplied) hours of the batteries
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Charging the Nickel-Metal hydride batteries (continued) When the POWER SAVE function is Battery remaining indicator The POWER SAVE function ON As the battery power decreases with use, When the POWER SAVE function is set The LCD screen will be darker than it is when the Battery remaining indicator displays to ON, you can shoot for a longer period of POWER SAVE is set to OFF. You cannot the amount of power remaining using the time. change the settings for [LCD BACKLIGHT] following symbols
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Getting started Inserting the batteries 1 2 3 , Open the Battery cover. , Insert the batteries. , Close the Battery cover. Slide it in the direction of the arrow, and it Match the +/− poles of the batteries to the +/ Close the Battery cover while holding the opens out. − marks inside the battery case. batteries in. The cover is closed when it clicks. Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the Battery cover by To remove the batteries wiping them with a dry cloth.
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Inserting the batteries (continued) Shooting* still images Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/ R6 (size AA) Ni-MH (2) (supplied) Model Image size LCD screen played back Battery life (min.) No. of images 2048×1536 ON Approx. 100 Approx. 2000 The tables show approximate guidelines DSC-P71 640×480 OFF Approx. 120 Approx. 2400 for the length of time the camera can be 1600×1200 ON Approx. 150 Approx. 3000 used when picture quality is set to DSC-P51 640×480 Standard, when y
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Getting started Using an external power source Using your camera abroad Power sources 2 To the wall outlet (mains) You can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger or the Power cord AC-LS1 AC power adaptor (not supplied) DC IN jack (mains lead) cover within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor DC plug [a], if necessary, depending on the design of 1 the wall outlet (wall socket) [b]. AC power adaptor 1 2 (not supplied
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Turning on/off your camera How to use the control button POWER ON/ OFF lamp The Auto Power Off 0EV function If no tasks are performed for a while* 0EV EV WB ISO when shooting, viewing, or performing SET UP while using the batteries, POWER button power is automatically shut off to preserve battery power. However, in the following AUTO WHITE BAL ISO 1 circumstances, even if the battery is being used to power the camera, the To change the current settings of the , Press the POWER button. Au
