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When the Mode dial is set to
(MOVING IMAGE is set to CLIP MOTION in the SET UP settings.)
Item
Setting
Description
EV
+
2.0 /
+
1.7 /
+
1.3 /
+
1.0 /
+
0.7 /
+
0.3 / x0 /
−
0.3 /
−
0.7 /
−
1.0 /
−
1.3 /
−
1.7 /
−
2.0
Adjusts the exposure (page 56).
9
(FOCUS)
x MULTI AF / CENTER AF /
0.5 m / 1.0 m / 3.0 m / 7.0 m /
0.5 m / 1.0 m / 3.0 m / 7.0 m /
∞
Chooses the auto focus method, set the prefocus distance (pages 58, 60).
WB (WHITE BAL)
xAUTO /
/
/
/
Sets the white balance (page 57).
Spot light-metering
(can be set using a
menu with the DSC-
P71 only)
menu with the DSC-
P71 only)
ON / x OFF
To match the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 61).
(IMAGE SIZE)
xNORMAL/ MOBILE
Selects the Clip Motion image size (page 62).
± (FLASH LEVEL)
BRIGHT
xSTANDARD
DARK
xSTANDARD
DARK
Makes the flash level higher than normal.
Normal setting.
Makes the flash level lower than normal.
Normal setting.
Makes the flash level lower than normal.
PFX (P.EFFECT)
SOLARIZE/B&W/SEPIA/
NEG.ART/xOFF
NEG.ART/xOFF
Sets the special effects for the image (page 60).
(SHARPNESS)
+2/ +1/ x0/ –1/ –2
Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The
indicator appears (except when the
setting is 0).
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When the Mode dial is set to
(when MOVING IMAGE in SET UP is set to Multi Burst)
Item
Setting
Description
EV
+2.0 / +1.7 / +1.3 / +1.0 / +0.7 /
+0.3 / x0 / −0.3 / −0.7 / −1.0 /
−1.3 / −1.7 / −2.0
Adjusts the exposure (page 56).
9
(FOCUS)
x MULTI AF / CENTER AF /
0.5 m / 1.0 m / 3.0 m / 7.0 m /
0.5 m / 1.0 m / 3.0 m / 7.0 m /
∞
Chooses the auto focus method, set the prefocus distance (pages 58, 60).
WB (WHITE BAL)
xAUTO /
/
/
/
Sets the white balance (page 57).
Spot light-metering
(can be set using a
menu with the DSC-
P71 only)
menu with the DSC-
P71 only)
ON / x OFF
To match the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 61).
(INTERVAL)
x1/30 / 1/15 / 1/7.5 (NTSC)
x1/25 / 1/12.5 / 1/6.3 (PAL)
x1/25 / 1/12.5 / 1/6.3 (PAL)
– In NTSC mode, choose the Multi Burst between-frame shutter interval.
– In PAL mode, choose the Multi Burst between-frame shutter interval.
– In PAL mode, choose the Multi Burst between-frame shutter interval.
* The choices of between-frame shutter interval change depending on the setting
of the “VIDEO OUT” item in SET UP (page 98).
(QUALITY)
xFINE / STANDARD
Records images with fine/high image quality. / Records images in the standard image
quality mode (page 24).
quality mode (page 24).
PFX (P.EFFECT)
SOLARIZE/B&W/SEPIA/
NEG.ART/xOFF
NEG.ART/xOFF
Sets the special effects for the image (page 60).
(SHARPNESS)
+2/ +1/ x0/ –1/ –2
Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The
indicator appears (except when the
setting is 0).
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When the Mode dial is set to
Item
Setting
Description
DELETE
OK
CANCEL
CANCEL
Deletes the displayed image (page 39).
Cancels deleting of the image.
Cancels deleting of the image.
PROTECT
—
Protects images against accidental erasure (page 69).
PRINT
—
Selects still images you want to print. (page 72).
SLIDE SHOW
INTERVAL
REPEAT
START
CANCEL
START
CANCEL
– Sets the slide show interval. (For single images only.)
x3 sec/ 5sec/ 10sec/ 30sec/ 1min
– xON/OFF
– Starts the slide show
– Cancels the settings and execution of the slide show
– Starts the slide show
– Cancels the settings and execution of the slide show
RESIZE
2048×1536 (DSC-P71) /
1600×1200/1280×960/ 640×480/
CANCEL
1600×1200/1280×960/ 640×480/
CANCEL
Changes the recorded image size (page 71). (For single images only.)
ROTATE
(clockwise) /
(counter-
clockwise) / OK / CANCEL
Rotates the still image (page 68). (For single images only.)
DIVIDE
OK / CANCEL
Divides a moving image (page 78). (For single images only.)
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SET UP items
CAMERA
SETUP 1
Item
Setting
Description
MOVING IMAGE
x
MPEG MOVIE
/
CLIP MOTION
/
MULTI BURST
Selects the shooting mode (pages 55, 74).
DATE/TIME
DAY & TIME
/
DATE
/ x
OFF
Selects whether to insert the date and time into the image (page 32).
DIGITAL ZOOM (DSC-
P71)
P71)
x
ON
/
OFF
Selects whether to use the digital zoom (page 28).
RED EYE REDUCTION
ON /
x
OFF
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using a flash (page 31).
AF ILLUMINATOR
x
AUTO / OFF
Selects whether to emit an AF assist light in the dark. Helps when it is hard to focus
on the subject under dark lighting (page 31).
on the subject under dark lighting (page 31).
Item
Setting
Description
FORMAT
OK
/
CANCEL
Formats the “Memory Stick”. Please note that formatting erases all the information recorded on a
“Memory Stick”, including even erasure protected images (page 43).
“Memory Stick”, including even erasure protected images (page 43).
FILE NUMBER
x
SERIES
RESET
– Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the “Memory Stick” is changed.
– Resets the file numbering and starts from 0001 each time the “Memory Stick” is changed.
– Resets the file numbering and starts from 0001 each time the “Memory Stick” is changed.
/ LANGUAGE
x ENGLISH
/ JPN
– Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in English.
– Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in Japanese.
– Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in Japanese.
CLOCK SET
OK
/
CANCEL
Sets the date and time (page 21).
Set the Mode dial to SET UP. The setup
screen appears.
Factory settings are indicated with x.
screen appears.
Factory settings are indicated with x.
When shooting movies/Clip Motion, the
date and time cannot be inserted in the
image. Also, the date and time will not be
displayed when shooting. The date and time
of playback will be displayed when the
image is played back.
date and time cannot be inserted in the
image. Also, the date and time will not be
displayed when shooting. The date and time
of playback will be displayed when the
image is played back.
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SETUP 2
Item
Setting
Description
LCD
BRIGHTNESS
BRIGHTNESS
BRIGHT
/
xNORMAL
/
DARK
Selects the LCD brightness. This has no effect on the recorded images.
LCD BACKLIGHT
BRIGHT/
x
NORMAL
Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting “BRIGHT” makes the screen bright and easy to
see when using 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.
see when using 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.
BEEP
SHUTTER
x
ON
OFF
– Turns on the shutter sound when you release the shutter button.
– Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/ release the shutter button.
– Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
– Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/ release the shutter button.
– Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
VIDEO OUT
x
NTSC
PAL
– Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (Japan, USA).
– Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (Europe).
– Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (Europe).
USB CONNECT
PTP
/
xNORMAL
Switches the USB mode (page 44).
POWER SAVE
(DSC-P71)
(DSC-P71)
x
ON / OFF
Selects whether to use the POWER SAVE mode (page 16).
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Precautions
Cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen
Clean the screen surface with an LCD
cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the lens
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the camera surface
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with water, then wipe
the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use any
type of solvent such as thinner, alcohol or
benzine as this may damage the finish or the
casing.
slightly moistened with water, then wipe
the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use any
type of solvent such as thinner, alcohol or
benzine as this may damage the finish or the
casing.
Note on operating temperature
The camera is designed for use within a
temperature range of 0° – 40° (32°F and
104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot
locations that exceed this range is not
recommended.
temperature range of 0° – 40° (32°F and
104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot
locations that exceed this range is not
recommended.
On moisture condensation
If the camera is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense inside
or outside the camera. This moisture
condensation may cause a malfunction of
the camera.
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense inside
or outside the camera. This moisture
condensation may cause a malfunction of
the camera.
Moisture condensation occurs easily
when:
when:
• The camera is brought from a cold
location such as a ski slope into a warmly
heated room.
heated room.
• The camera is taken from an air-
conditioned room or car interior to the hot
outdoors, etc.
outdoors, etc.
To prevent moisture condensation
When bringing the camera from a cold
place to a warm place, seal the camera in a
plastic bag and leave it in the new location
for about an hour. Remove the plastic bag
when the camera has adapted to the new
temperature.
place to a warm place, seal the camera in a
plastic bag and leave it in the new location
for about an hour. Remove the plastic bag
when the camera has adapted to the new
temperature.
If moisture condensation occurs
Turn off the camera and wait about an hour
for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if
you attempt to shoot with moisture
remaining inside the lens, you will be
unable to record clear images.
for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if
you attempt to shoot with moisture
remaining inside the lens, you will be
unable to record clear images.
The internal rechargeable button
battery
battery
This camera has an internal rechargeable
button battery for maintaining the date and
time and other settings regardless of
whether the power is on or off.
This rechargeable button battery is
continually charged as long as you are using
the camera. However, if you use the camera
for only short periods it discharges
gradually, and if you do not use the camera
at all 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.
button battery for maintaining the date and
time and other settings regardless of
whether the power is on or off.
This rechargeable button battery is
continually charged as long as you are using
the camera. However, if you use the camera
for only short periods it discharges
gradually, and if you do not use the camera
at all 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 battery
Connect the camera to a wall outlet (mains)
using the AC power adapter or install a
charged battery pack, and leave the camera
for 24 hours or more with the POWER
button set to OFF.
using the AC power adapter or install a
charged battery pack, and leave the camera
for 24 hours or more with the POWER
button set to OFF.
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The “Memory Stick”
“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable
and versatile IC recording medium with a
data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a
floppy disk.
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
protection.
and versatile IC recording medium with a
data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a
floppy disk.
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
protection.
*
MagicGate is copyright protection technology
that uses encryption technology.
that uses encryption technology.
•
You cannot record or delete images when the
write-protect tab is set to LOCK. The position
or the shape of the write-protect tab may differ
depending on the “Memory Stick” you use.
write-protect tab is set to LOCK. The position
or the shape of the write-protect tab may differ
depending on the “Memory Stick” you use.
•
Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while
reading or writing data.
reading or writing data.
•
Data may be damaged in a location subject to
the effects of static electricity or noise.
the effects of static electricity or noise.
•
Do not attach any other material than the
supplied label on the labeling position.
supplied label on the labeling position.
•
When you carry or store the “Memory Stick,”
put it in the case supplied with it.
put it in the case supplied with it.
•
Do not touch the terminals of a “Memory
Stick” with your hand or a metal object.
Stick” with your hand or a metal object.
•
Do not strike, bend or drop a “Memory Stick.”
•
Do not disassemble or modify a “Memory
Stick.”
Stick.”
•
Do not expose the “Memory Stick” to water.
The nickel hydride
batteries
batteries
Effective use of the battery
• Battery performance decreases in low-
temperature surroundings, and the battery
life is shortened under such
circumstances. To use the battery longer,
we recommend you keep the battery in a
pocket close to your body to warm it, and
insert it in your camera just before you
start shooting.
life is shortened under such
circumstances. To use the battery longer,
we recommend you keep the battery in a
pocket close to your body to warm it, and
insert it in your camera just before you
start shooting.
• If you use the LCD screen or shoot a lot
using the zoom, the battery power will be
used up faster.
used up faster.
• We recommend having spare batteries
handy for two or three times the expected
shooting time, and try test shooting
before the actually using the camera.
shooting time, and try test shooting
before the actually using the camera.
• Do not expose the battery to water. The
battery is not water-resistant.
Connector
Write-protect
tab
tab
Labeling position
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The LCD screen
For shooting still images
A
Image size indicator
(24, 25)
B
Recording mode indicator
(65)
C
AE/AF LOCK indicator
(26, 59)
D
Remaining battery indicator
display
display
(16)
E
Flash mode
(30)
/Red-eye
reduction
(31)
/White balance
indicator
(57)
/AF illuminator
indicator
(31, 97)
F
Date/time indicator
(32)
ISO sensitivity
(92)
G
Sharpness indicator
(93, 94, 95)
H
Picture effect indicator
(60)
I
Low battery warning
(16)
J
AF range finder
(58)
K
Spot light-meter aiming point
(61)
L
Image quality indicator
(24, 25)
M
Mode dial indicator
N
Remaining images indicator
(25)
Self-diagnostics display
(90)
O
Remaining “Memory Stick”
capacity indicator
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)
•
When you press the MENU button, Menu/
Guide menu is toggled between display/don’t
display.
Guide menu is toggled between display/don’t
display.
•
is not displayed on the menu of the DSC-
P31 (page 61).
SOLARIZE
+
WB
ISO
2048
3.0m
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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