Sony DSC-P31 Service Manual ▷ View online
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,
Center the subject in the frame,
and press the shutter all the
way down.
and press the shutter all the
way down.
The Self-timer lamp (page 10 for the DSC-
P71, 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.
P71, 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 the self-timer in the middle
of the operation
of the operation
Press V (
) on the control button one more
time.
•
If you stand in front of the camera and press the
shutter, the focus and the exposure may not be
correctly set.
shutter, the focus and the exposure may not be
correctly set.
Selecting a flash mode
,
Turn the mode dial to select
,
and press
v
( ) on the control
button repeatedly to select a
flash mode.
flash mode.
Flash mode has the following features.
No indicator (Auto):
Based on the
lighting conditions, the camera will decide
if there is enough light, and will use the
flash accordingly (factory setting).
if there is enough light, and will use the
flash accordingly (factory setting).
(forced flash):
The flash will be used
regardless of the amount of ambient light.
(no flash):
The flash will not be used.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows.
changes as follows.
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)
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If the menu is currently displayed, press the
MENU button first and the menu will
disappear.
MENU button first and the menu will
disappear.
•
You can change the brightness of the flash
using “FLASH LEVEL” in the settings menu
(page 93).
using “FLASH LEVEL” in the settings menu
(page 93).
•
When Flash mode is set to Auto or (forced
flash), and you look at the LCD screen in a dark
place, you may notice some “noise” in the
image, but this will have no effect on the image
you shoot.
flash), and you look at the LCD screen in a dark
place, you may notice some “noise” in the
image, but this will have no effect on the image
you shoot.
•
While the flash is being charged, the Flash
charging lamp blinks. When charging is
completed, the lamp goes out.
charging lamp blinks. When charging is
completed, the lamp goes out.
•
When you press the shutter button halfway
down while the flash is flashing, ( ) the Flash
charge lamp turns on.
down while the flash is flashing, ( ) the Flash
charge lamp turns on.
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To reduce “red-eye” when
recording live subjects
recording live subjects
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). “
the image is shot, the red-eye
phenomenon is reduced. In SET UP,
set “RED EYE REDUCTION” to
“ON” (page 97). “
” will be displayed
on the LCD screen.
•
The amount of red-eye reduction possible
varies according to the individual. In
addition, the distance to the subject, and
whether or not the subject has seen the
flash begin to strobe may also reduce the
effectiveness of the red-eye reduction
process.
varies according to the individual. In
addition, the distance to the subject, and
whether or not the subject has seen the
flash begin to strobe may also reduce the
effectiveness of the red-eye reduction
process.
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Shooting with the AF
illuminator
illuminator
This is additional lighting provided to
assist in focussing when shooting in dark
places.
Set “AF ILLUMINATOR” (page 97) in
SET UP to “AUTO”.
assist in focussing when shooting in dark
places.
Set “AF ILLUMINATOR” (page 97) in
SET UP to “AUTO”.
When shooting,
“
” is displayed; the AF illuminator
will flash automatically during the time
between when the shutter is pressed
halfway down and the focus locks.
between when the shutter is pressed
halfway down and the focus locks.
•
When the AF illuminator flashes, but
sufficient light does not reach the subject
(the maximum recommended distance for
this feature is 2.8m (9.2 ft.) (wide), 1.8m (5.9
ft.) (tele) in DSC-P71, 2.5m (8.2 ft.) in DSC-
P31, or the subject has weak contrast, the
camera may not focus properly.
sufficient light does not reach the subject
(the maximum recommended distance for
this feature is 2.8m (9.2 ft.) (wide), 1.8m (5.9
ft.) (tele) in DSC-P71, 2.5m (8.2 ft.) in DSC-
P31, or the subject has weak contrast, the
camera may not focus properly.
•
The light from the AF illuminator may miss
the center of the image somewhat, but as
long as it reaches the subject, the camera will
focus properly.
the center of the image somewhat, but as
long as it reaches the subject, the camera will
focus properly.
•
When the focus is adjusted manually, the AF
illuminator doesn’t function.
illuminator doesn’t function.
•
Under the following conditions, the AF
illuminator will not function.
illuminator will not function.
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When shooting in Twilight landscape
mode
mode
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When shooting in Landscape mode
•
The AF illuminator is a bright light. There
are no safety hazards, but when shooting at
short distances, do not aim it directly at the
subject’s eyes.
are no safety hazards, but when shooting at
short distances, do not aim it directly at the
subject’s eyes.
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Shooting with the finder
The finder is convenient when you want to
save battery power, or when it is difficult to
confirm the image using the LCD screen.
Each time you press the DISPLAY/LCD
ON/OFF button, the display changes in the
following order.
save battery power, or when it is difficult to
confirm the image using the LCD screen.
Each time you press the DISPLAY/LCD
ON/OFF button, the display changes in the
following order.
When the LCD screen display is off (only
warning messages are displayed)
warning messages are displayed)
•
For further details on the items displayed, see
page 103.
page 103.
•
Just as with the AE/AF lock indicator on the
LCD screen display, when the AE/AF lock
lamp of the Finder section stops flashing and
remains lit, you can start shooting again
(page 26).
LCD screen display, when the AE/AF lock
lamp of the Finder section stops flashing and
remains lit, you can start shooting again
(page 26).
•
When the LCD screen display is turned off, the
digital zoom does not function (page 28).
digital zoom does not function (page 28).
•
When the LCD screen display is turned off, if
you press the (Flash mode)/
you press the (Flash mode)/
(Self-timer)/
(Macro, 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.
displayed on the screen for approximately 2
seconds so you can check or change the setting.
Shooting with the date and
time inserted
time inserted
,
Turn the mode dial to SET UP.
The SET UP menu is displayed.
•
When images are shot with the date and time
inserted, the date and time cannot be removed
later.
inserted, the date and time cannot be removed
later.
•
When shooting images with the date and time
inserted, the actual date and time are not
displayed on the LCD screen, instead, “
inserted, the actual date and time are not
displayed on the LCD screen, instead, “
” is
displayed in the upper left portion of the LCD
screen. The actual date and time are displayed
when the image is played back.
screen. The actual date and time are displayed
when the image is played back.
•
When you have chosen a date format, you can
choose [Insert the correct date and time]
(page 21), and the information will be inserted
in the format you chose.
choose [Insert the correct date and time]
(page 21), and the information will be inserted
in the format you chose.
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The “DIGITAL ZOOM” item is not displayed
on the SET UP screen of the DSC-P31
(page 28).
on the SET UP screen of the DSC-P31
(page 28).
Finder
DISPLAY/
LCD
ON/OFF
button
LCD
ON/OFF
button
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LCD screen display is OFF
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Screen display is set to ON.
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CAMERA
MOVING IMAGE :
DATE/TIME :
DIGITAL ZOOM :
RED EYE REDUCTION :
AF ILLUMINATOR :
DATE/TIME :
DIGITAL ZOOM :
RED EYE REDUCTION :
AF ILLUMINATOR :
MPEG MOVIE
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
SELECT
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Select
(
CAMERA
) using
v
/
V
on the control button and
press
press
B
.
Select “
DATE/TIME
” using
v
/
V
and press
B
.
,
Choose the type of data to be
inserted using
inserted using
v
/
V
on the
control button, then press the
center
center
z
.
DAY/TIME:
Inserts the day and the time of
shooting into the image
DATE:
Inserts the year, the month and the
date of shooting into the image
OFF:
Does not insert date/time data into the
image
After the setting have been completed, turn
the mode dial to
the mode dial to
, and continue your
shooting.
•
You can also carry out this operation when the
mode dial is set to SCN.
mode dial is set to SCN.
•
The settings made here will be saved even
when the power is turned off.
when the power is turned off.
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CAMERA
MOVING IMAGE :
DATE/TIME :
DIGITAL ZOOM :
RED EYE REDUCTION :
AF ILLUMINATOR :
RED EYE REDUCTION :
AF ILLUMINATOR :
DAY&TIME
DATE
OFF
DATE
OFF
OK
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CAMERA
MOVING IMAGE :
DATE/TIME :
DIGITAL ZOOM :
RED EYE REDUCTION :
AF ILLUMINATOR :
DATE/TIME :
DIGITAL ZOOM :
RED EYE REDUCTION :
AF ILLUMINATOR :
MPEG MOVIE
Y/M/D
ON
OFF
OFF
Y/M/D
ON
OFF
OFF
SELECT
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Shooting according to scene conditions
(SCENE SELECTION)
(SCENE SELECTION)
Ordinarily shoot with the camera set to set
to Auto (Mode dial:
to Auto (Mode dial:
), but when shooting
at night, shooting people at night , or
shooting landscapes, use the modes listed
below to increase the quality of your
images.
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. However, because the shutter
speed is slower under these conditions, we
recommend you use a tripod.
shoot using the Twilight mode, and still get
good images. However, because the shutter
speed is slower under these conditions, we
recommend you use a tripod.
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The flash cannot be used.
Twilight portrait mode
Use this mode when shooting people in the
foreground at night.
Because the shutter speed is slow, it is
recommended that you use a tripod.
foreground at night.
Because the shutter speed is slow, it is
recommended that you use a tripod.
•
Allows you to shoot images of people in the
foreground with distinct outlines without losing
the feeling that you are shooting at night.
foreground with distinct outlines without losing
the feeling that you are shooting at night.
•
The flash can be used.
Landscape mode
Focuses on images far away, so is
convenient for shooting landscapes at a
distance.
convenient for shooting landscapes at a
distance.
•
You cannot shoot in Macro mode.
,
Turn the mode dial to SCN, and
press the MENU button.
press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
Twilight mode
Twilight portrait mode
Landscape mode
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Select “SCN” using
b
/
B
on the
control button.
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(Spot light-metering) is not displayed on
the menu of the DSC-P31 (page 61).
,
Select the desired mode using
v
/
V
on the control button.
The mode will be set to your choice.
When the setting is completed, press the
MENU button. The menu disappears from
the screen.
When the setting is completed, press the
MENU button. The menu disappears from
the screen.
•
When you cancel Scene selection, set the mode
dial to something other than SCN.
dial to something other than SCN.
•
The settings made here will be saved even
when the power is turned off.
when the power is turned off.
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WB
SCN
3
WB
SCN
NR slow shutter
In Twilight or Twilight portrait mode,
when the shutter speed exceeds a 1/2
second, “NR” is displayed before the
shutter speed indication, and the
camera automatically changes to the
NR slow shutter mode.
when the shutter speed exceeds a 1/2
second, “NR” is displayed before the
shutter speed indication, and the
camera automatically changes to the
NR slow shutter mode.
The NR slow shutter mode removes
noise from recorded images, providing
clear, crisp images. To eliminate the
effects of vibration, use of a tripod is
recommended.
noise from recorded images, providing
clear, crisp images. To eliminate the
effects of vibration, use of a tripod is
recommended.
Press the shutter all the way down.
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“CAPTURING” is displayed on the
screen.
Then the screen turns black.
screen.
Then the screen turns black.
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Next, “PROCESSING” is displayed.
Finally, when “PROCESSING”
disappears, the image has been
recorded.
disappears, the image has been
recorded.
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Viewing images on the LCD screen of your
camera
camera
You can see the images you shoot with this
camera almost immediately on the LCD
screen. This camera offers the following
three methods for viewing your images.
camera almost immediately on the LCD
screen. This camera offers the following
three methods for viewing your images.
Single (Single image display)
You can view one image at a time,
occupying the entire screen.
occupying the entire screen.
Index (9 images display)
Nine images will be displayed
simultaneously in separate panels on the
screen.
simultaneously in separate panels on the
screen.
Index (3 images display)
Three images will be displayed
simultaneously in separate panels on the
screen. Various items of image information
will also be displayed.
simultaneously in separate panels on the
screen. Various items of image information
will also be displayed.
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SINGLE
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SINGLE
APERTURE VALUE :
SHUTTER SPEED :
EXPOSURE VALUE :
ISO :
SHUTTER SPEED :
EXPOSURE VALUE :
ISO :
F2.2
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Single
(Single image display)
(Single image display)
Index
(9 images display)
(9 images display)
Index
(3 images display)
(3 images display)
•
For movies, see page 75.
•
For information on the various symbols
displayed, see page 105.
displayed, see page 105.
Viewing single images
,
Turn the mode dial to
, and
turn on the power.
The last image you shot will be displayed.
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Viewing still images
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,
Select Still Image using
b
/
B
on
the control button.
b : Displays the previous image.
B : Displays the next image.
B : Displays the next image.
Viewing Index
(9 or 3 images display)
(9 or 3 images display)
,
Press the Zoom W button once.
The display switches to the
Index (9
images) screen
.
To display the previous (next) Index
screen
screen
Press v/V/b/B on the control button to
move the yellow frame up/down/left/right.
move the yellow frame up/down/left/right.
,
Press the Zoom W button once
more.
more.
The display switches to the
Index (3
images) screen
.
When you press v/V on the control button,
the remaining image information is
displayed.
the remaining image information is
displayed.
To display the previous (next) Index
screen
screen
Press b/B on the control button.
To return to the Single image screen
Repeatedly press the Zoom T button, or
press the center z on the control button.
press the center z on the control button.
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SINGLE
•
SINGLE
APERTURE VALUE :
SHUTTER SPEED :
EXPOSURE VALUE :
ISO :
SHUTTER SPEED :
EXPOSURE VALUE :
ISO :
F2.2
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