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Copying images (for Windows XP
users)
(continued)
,
Click
to remove the
checkmark from any images
you do not want to copy to
your computer, then click
“Next.”
you do not want to copy to
your computer, then click
“Next.”
The “Picture Name and Destination”
window appears.
window appears.
,
Specify the image file names to
be copied and the copy
destination.
be copied and the copy
destination.
Copying of the images starts. When the task
is completed, the “Other Options” window
appears.
is completed, the “Other Options” window
appears.
•
Copy images into the “My Documents” folder.
,
Click “Nothing. I’m finished
working with these pictures,”
then click “Next.”
working with these pictures,”
then click “Next.”
The “Completing the Scanner and Camera
Wizard” window appears.
Wizard” window appears.
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Click “Finish.”
The wizard closes.
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When you want to continue copying other
images, disconnect the USB cable once and
reconnect it. Then, follow the process from
Step 1.
images, disconnect the USB cable once and
reconnect it. Then, follow the process from
Step 1.
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Image file storage destinations and file names
The image files recorded with your camera
are grouped as folders in the “Memory
Stick,” depending on the recording modes.
are grouped as folders in the “Memory
Stick,” depending on the recording modes.
Example: when viewing folders on
Windows Me
Windows Me
Folder containing still image/Clip Motion/
Multi Burst mode image data
Multi Burst mode image data
Folder containing E-mail mode image data
Folder containing Movie data
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Image file storage destinations and file names (continued)
Note on the table
• The meanings of the file names are as above:
ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.
• The numerical portions of the following files are the same.
– A small-size image file shot in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file
– An image file shot with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file
– An image file shot with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file
Folder
File name
File meaning
100MSDCF
DSC0ssss.JPG
• Still image files shot normally
• Still image files shot in
• Still image files shot in
– E-MAIL mode (page 65)
– Multi Burst mode (page 64)
– Multi Burst mode (page 64)
CLP0ssss.GIF
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Clip Motion files
shot
in NORMAL mode (page 62)
CLP0ssss.THM
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Index image files of Clip Motion files
shot
in NORMAL mode
MBL0ssss.GIF
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Clip Motion files
shot
in MOBILE mode (page 62)
MBL0ssss.THM
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Index image files of Clip Motion files
shot
in MOBILE mode
IMCIF100
DSC0ssss.JPG
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Small-size image files
shot
in E-MAIL mode (page 65)
MOML0001
MOV0ssss.MPG
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Movie files
shot
normally (page 74)
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Viewing the images on your computer
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Double-click “My Documents”
on the desktop.
on the desktop.
The “My Documents” folder opens.
•
This section describes the steps followed for
copying images to the “My Documents” folder
on page 48.
copying images to the “My Documents” folder
on page 48.
•
When using Windows XP, click “Start”
t“My
Documents” in that order.
•
You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for
Sony” software to view images on your
computer. For details, see the software’s help
files.
Sony” software to view images on your
computer. For details, see the software’s help
files.
,
Double-click the desired image
file.
file.
The image file opens.
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For Macintosh users
Follow the steps below, according to your
OS.
OS.
1
Installing the USB driver
(For Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6, or 9.0 users
only)
only)
1
Turn on your computer, and set the
supplied CD-ROM to the CD-ROM
drive.
The “PIXELA ImageMixer” window
appears.
supplied CD-ROM to the CD-ROM
drive.
The “PIXELA ImageMixer” window
appears.
2
Double-click
(Setup
Menu).
3
Click “USB Driver.”
The “USB Driver” window appears.
The “USB Driver” window appears.
4
Double-click the icon of the hard disk
containing the OS to open the window.
containing the OS to open the window.
5
Drag and drop the following two files
from the window opened in step 3 to the
System Folder icon in the window
opened in step 4.
• Sony USB Driver
• Sony USB Shim
from the window opened in step 3 to the
System Folder icon in the window
opened in step 4.
• Sony USB Driver
• Sony USB Shim
6
When the message “Do you want to put
these items into Extension Folder?” is
shown, click “OK.”
these items into Extension Folder?” is
shown, click “OK.”
7
Restart your computer.
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Preparing your camera
For details, see page 46.
3
Connecting your camera to
your computer
For details, see page 47.
Removing the USB cable from your
computer or the “Memory Stick” from
your camera during a USB connection.
computer or the “Memory Stick” from
your camera during a USB connection.
Drag and drop the drive icon of the
“Memory Stick” to the “Trash” icon, then
remove the USB cable or “Memory Stick.”
“Memory Stick” to the “Trash” icon, then
remove the USB cable or “Memory Stick.”
*
If you are using Mac OS X, remove the USB
cable, etc., after you have turned your computer
off.
cable, etc., after you have turned your computer
off.
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Copying images
1
Double-click the newly recognized icon
on the desktop.
The contents of the “Memory Stick”
inserted in your camera appear.
on the desktop.
The contents of the “Memory Stick”
inserted in your camera appear.
2
Double-click “DCIM.”
3
Double-click “100MSDCF.”
4
Drag and drop the image files to the hard
disk icon.
The image files are copied to your hard
disk.
disk icon.
The image files are copied to your hard
disk.
5
Viewing the images on your
computer
1
Double-click the hard disk icon.
2
Double-click the desired image file in
the folder containing the copied files.
The image file opens.
the folder containing the copied files.
The image file opens.
•
You can use the “PIXELA ImageMixer for
Sony” software to copy images to your
computer and view the images on your
computer. To install the software, insert the
supplied CD-ROM drive, then click “PIXELA
ImageMixer” on the opening window and
follow the instructions on each window. For
details, see the software's help files.
Sony” software to copy images to your
computer and view the images on your
computer. To install the software, insert the
supplied CD-ROM drive, then click “PIXELA
ImageMixer” on the opening window and
follow the instructions on each window. For
details, see the software's help files.
OS
Steps
Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0
Steps 1 to 5
Mac OS 9.1/9.2/
Mac OS X(v10.0/v10.1)
Mac OS X(v10.0/v10.1)
Steps 2 to 5
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How to setup and
operate your camera
operate your camera
Here we will explain the most commonly
used menus and the SET UP screen.
used menus and the SET UP screen.
Changing menu settings
a
Press the MENU button and
the menu will be displayed.
the menu will be displayed.
b
Select the setting item you
want to change using
want to change using
b
/
B
on
the control button.
The letters and symbols of the item
you select will turn yellow.
you select will turn yellow.
c
Select the desired setting
using
using
v
/
V
on the control
button.
The frame of the selected setting will
turn yellow, and the setting will be
made.
turn yellow, and the setting will be
made.
•
(Spot light-metering) is not displayed on
the menu of the DSC-P31 (page 61).
To turn off the menu display
Press the MENU button.
Changing items in the SET
UP screen
UP screen
a
Turn the Mode dial to SET UP,
and the SET UP screen
appears.
and the SET UP screen
appears.
b
Select the setting item you
want to change using
want to change using
v
/
V
/
b
/
B
on the control button.
The frame of the item you select will
turn yellow.
turn yellow.
c
Press the center
z
on the
control button to enter the
setting.
setting.
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On the DSC-P31, the "DIGITAL ZOOM"
(page 28) and "POWER SAVE" (page 16)
items are not displayed.
(page 28) and "POWER SAVE" (page 16)
items are not displayed.
To turn off the SET UP screen
display
display
Turn the Mode dial to anything other than
SET UP.
SET UP.
Mode Dial
Control button
MENU button
WB
EV
ISO
0EV
0EV
WB
FOCUS
ISO
MULTI AF
CENTER AF
0.5m
1.0m
3.0m
7.0m
∞
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
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
SELECT
SETUP 2
SELECT
SHUTTER
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
LCD BRIGHTNESS :
LCD BACKLIGHT :
LCD BACKLIGHT :
BEEP :
VIDEO OUT :
USB CONNECT :
POWER SAVE :
USB CONNECT :
POWER SAVE :
Before advanced operations
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Adjusting the
exposure
exposure
– EV adjustment
Mode dial setting:
/SCN/
Used when you want to change the
automatic exposure to one of your own
choice. The value can be set over a range
from +2.0EV to –2.0EV, in 1/3EV
increments.
automatic exposure to one of your own
choice. The value can be set over a range
from +2.0EV to –2.0EV, in 1/3EV
increments.
a
Turn the Mode dial to
, SCN,
or
.
b
Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
c
Select “
”
using
b
/
B
.
The value of the exposure adjustment
is displayed.
is displayed.
d
Select the exposure
adjustment value.
adjustment value.
Select the exposure adjustment value
using
using
v
/
V
.
Make your adjustment while
confirming the brightness of the
background of the subject on the LCD
screen.
confirming the brightness of the
background of the subject on the LCD
screen.
To return to auto adjust mode
Return the exposure adjustment value to 0
EV.
EV.
•
(Spot light-metering) is not
displayed on the menu of the DSC-P31
(page 61).
(page 61).
• When the subject is at the brightest or
darkest ends of the range, or when you are
using the flash, the adjustment value set
may not actually be used.
using the flash, the adjustment value set
may not actually be used.
Mode dial
MENU button
Control button
2048
0EV
4
WB
EV
ISO
0EV
Shooting techniques
In normal shooting, the camera makes
automatic exposure adjustments. Check the
image to be shot, if it looks like the image
below, you should make manual adjustments.
If you are shooting a back-lit person or a
snowy scene, make your adjustments in the +
plus direction; if you have a dark subject that
fills the screen, making your adjustments in the
– direction should give the best results.
automatic exposure adjustments. Check the
image to be shot, if it looks like the image
below, you should make manual adjustments.
If you are shooting a back-lit person or a
snowy scene, make your adjustments in the +
plus direction; if you have a dark subject that
fills the screen, making your adjustments in the
– direction should give the best results.
Inadequate exposure
t
Adjust in the + direction
Appropriate exposure
Overexposed
t
Adjust in
the – direction
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Adjusting color tones
– WHITE BALANCE
Mode dial setting:
/SCN/
When shooting images using automatic
features, the white balance is set
automatically in response to the condition
of the subject, and the overall color balance
is adjusted accordingly. When you want to
fix the conditions under which the image is
captured, or when shooting under special
lighting conditions, you can select the
settings manually.
features, the white balance is set
automatically in response to the condition
of the subject, and the overall color balance
is adjusted accordingly. When you want to
fix the conditions under which the image is
captured, or when shooting under special
lighting conditions, you can select the
settings manually.
AUTO (no display)
The white balance is adjusted
automatically.
automatically.
Daylight (
)
Used when shooting outdoors, and for
shooting at night, under neon lights, for
fireworks, sunrises and sunsets.
shooting at night, under neon lights, for
fireworks, sunrises and sunsets.
Cloudy (
)
Used when shooting under a cloudy sky.
Fluorescent (
)
Used when shooting under fluorescent
lights.
lights.
Incandescent (
)
• Used when shooting, for example, at a
party, where the lighting conditions
change often
change often
• Used in a studio, or under video lights
• Used when shooting under sodium or
• Used when shooting under sodium or
mercury lights
a
Turn the mode dial to
, SCN,
or
.
b
Push the menu button.
The menu appears.
c
Select WB using
b
/
B
, then
select the desired setting
using
using
v
/
V
.
To return to automatic settings
In Step 3, select “AUTO”.
•
Under fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you
choose Fluorescent, you may feel that the
overall color of the image may show
differences from the actual color.
choose Fluorescent, you may feel that the
overall color of the image may show
differences from the actual color.
•
When the flash is triggered, the manual setting
is cancelled, and the shooting of the image is
done in “AUTO” mode.
is cancelled, and the shooting of the image is
done in “AUTO” mode.
Control button
Mode dial
MENU button
Shooting techniques
The color of the subject that you see will be
captured according to the lighting
conditions. Under the bright summer sun,
everything will appear bluish, under a light
sources like a light bulb, white objects will
appear will appear reddish. The human eye
has an excellent ability to adjust. Even when
lighting conditions change, the eye can
adjust and recognize the correct color almost
instantly. However, digital still cameras are
greatly influenced by light. Normally, this
camera adjusts automatically, but if you
notice that the color of the entire image
seems to be a bit unnatural when replaying
an image on the LCD screen, it is
recommended that you adjust the white
balance.
captured according to the lighting
conditions. Under the bright summer sun,
everything will appear bluish, under a light
sources like a light bulb, white objects will
appear will appear reddish. The human eye
has an excellent ability to adjust. Even when
lighting conditions change, the eye can
adjust and recognize the correct color almost
instantly. However, digital still cameras are
greatly influenced by light. Normally, this
camera adjusts automatically, but if you
notice that the color of the entire image
seems to be a bit unnatural when replaying
an image on the LCD screen, it is
recommended that you adjust the white
balance.
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