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4. GENERAL
This section is extracted from
DSC-P31/P71 instruction manual.
DSC-P31/P71 instruction manual.
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
If you have any questions about this product,
you may call:
you may call:
Sony Customer Information Services Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related
matters only.
matters only.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
WARNING
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.
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.
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model No.:
DSC-P31
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
Address:
680 Kinderkamack
Road, Oradell, NJ
07649 USA
Road, Oradell, NJ
07649 USA
Telephone No.:
201-930-6972
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.
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.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model No.:
DSC-P71
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
Address:
680 Kinderkamack
Road, Oradell, NJ
07649 USA
Road, Oradell, NJ
07649 USA
Telephone No.:
201-930-6972
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.
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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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:
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
—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.
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.
with the equipment in order to comply with
the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
RECYCLING NICKEL-METAL
HYDRIDE BATTERIES
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.
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/.
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.
USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR
OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
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 or
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 or
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.
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.
Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC,
92/31/EEC
This equipment complies with the EMC
regulations when used under the following
circumstances:
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.)
standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
and Canada
and Canada
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).
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).
NOTICE FOR THE
CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
For the Customers in Germany
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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.
compliant with the limits sets out on the EMC
Directive for using connection cables shorter
than 3 meters.
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and
sound of this camera.
frequencies may influence the picture and
sound of this camera.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
and Canada
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.
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.
Attention for the Customers in
Europe
Europe
Attention
“Memory Stick”
N50
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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.
want to make a trial recording to make sure
that the camera is working correctly.
No compensation for contents of the
recording
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.
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).
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.
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.
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the provision of the copyright
laws.
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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.
want to make a trial recording to make sure
that the camera is working correctly.
No compensation for contents of the
recording
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.
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).
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.
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.
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the provision of the copyright
laws.
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The auto zoom lens (for the DSC-P71
only)
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.
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.
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.
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
trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and other countries.
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.
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
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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Identifying the parts (continued) (DSC-P31)
A
POWER ON/OFF lamp
(20)
B
POWER button
(20)
C
Shutter button
(26)
D
Flash
(30)
E
Self-timer lamp
(29)
/
AF illuminator
(31, 97)
F
Finder window
G
Lens
H
Tripod receptacle (bottom
surface)
surface)
•
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.
5.5mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to
firmly secure the camera to tripods having
longer screws, and may damage the camera.
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
Attaching
the strap
the strap
13
A
POWER SAVE switch
B
DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button
(32)
C
Finder
D
MENU button
(24)
E
Jack cover
F
USB jack
(47)
G
VIDEO OUT jack
(38)
H
Control button
(Menu on) (
(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
: 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
SET UP: To set the SET UP items
SCN: To shoot in the SCENE
SELECTION mode
M
Zoom button (for shooting)
(28)
/
Index button (for viewing)
(37)
N
Wrist strap hook
O
Open lever
P
Battery cover
Q
“Memory Stick” cover
R
Access lamp
(23)
S
DC IN jack
(19)
qh
ql
qj
qg
qf
qk
qd
qs
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
q;
qa
Self-timer/recording
lamp (red)
AE/AF lock lamp
(green)
lamp (red)
AE/AF lock lamp
(green)
Flash charge lamp
(orange)
(30)
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