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– When a message starting with a 
letter of the alphabet appears

Your camera has a self-diagnostics display. 
This function displays the condition of the 
camera on the LCD screen using a 
combination of a letter and four numerical 
digits. If this occurs, check the following 
code chart and take the corresponding 
countermeasure. The last two digits 
(indicated by ss)will differ depending on 
the state of the camera. 

C:32:ss

If your camera is not still functioning well 
after trying the countermeasure a couple of 
times, contact your nearest Sony service 
station and inform them of the 5-digit 
service code. 
Example: E:61:10

ss

There is trouble with your 
camera’s hardware, or with the 
zoom function. 

• Turn the power off and on again 

(page 20).

ss

The camera cannot read or write 
data on the “Memory Stick.”

• Re-insert  the “Memory Stick” several 

times.

An unformatted “Memory Stick” 
has been inserted.

• Format the “Memory Stick”(page 43).

The inserted “Memory Stick” 
cannot be used with your camera, 
or the data is damaged.

• Insert a new “Memory Stick” (page 23). 

ss

ss

ss

A camera malfunction that you 
cannot reverse has occurred.

• Press the RESET button (pages 11, 13) on 

the bottom of the camera, then turn the 
power on again.

The number of images that can be saved and 
the shooting time are different, depending 
on the capacity of the “Memory Stick,” the 
image size, and the image quality. Refer to 
the following charts when you choose a 
“Memory Stick.”

• The number of images is listed in FINE 

(STANDARD) order.

• The values for the number of images that 

can be saved and the shooting time may 
vary, depending on the shooting 
conditions.

• For normal shooting times and numbers 

of images that can be saved, see page 25.

(Units: images)

(Units: images)

Normal: When 10 frames are shot
Mobile: When 2 frames are shot

(Units: seconds)

(Units: images)

2048×1536
(DSC-P71)

4

(8)

9

(17)

20

(36)

40

(72)

80

(146)

2048 (3:2)
(DSC-P71)

4

(8)

9

(17)

20

(36)

40

(72)

80

(146)

1600×1200

8

(14)

16

(28)

32

(59)

64

(118)

128

(236)

1600 (3:2)
(DSC-P31)

8

(14)

16

(28)

32

(59)

64

(118)

128

(236)

1280×960

12

(21)

21

(42)

48

(88)

96

(176)

192

(352)

640×480

43

(95)

87

(192)

177

(390)

357

(786)

714

(1572)

Normal

40

80

160

320

640

Mobile

350

450

900

1800 3600

320 (HQX)

20

40

85

170

340

320×240

80

160

340

680

1360

160×112

320

640

1300 2700 5400

1280×960

12 

(22)

24 

(44)

50 

(93)

100 

(186)

200 

(372)

Menu items that can be changed differ 
depending on the position of the Mode dial. 
The LCD screen shows only the items you 
can operate based on the current position of 
the Mode dial. Factory settings are 
indicated with x.

 x   /  

/ 

Selects one of the scene selections. (In 

 mode, this setting cannot be carried out.) 

(page 34)

+

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

x MULTI AF / CENTER AF / 
0.5 m / 1.0 m / 3.0 m / 7.0 m / 

∞

Chooses the auto focus method, set the prefocus distance (pages 58, 60)

xAUTO / 

 / 

 / 

 / 

Sets the white balance (page 57) 

ON / x OFF

To match the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 61).

xAUTO / 100 / 200 / 400

Selects the ISO sensitivity. When recording under dark conditions or recording a fast-
moving subject, use a high-number setting. When recording high-quality images, use 
a low-number setting (except when the Mode dial is set to SCN).

x2048×1536 / 2048 (3:2)/ 
1600×1200 / 1280×960 / 640×480

Selects the image size used when shooting still pictures (page 24).

x1600×1200 / 1600 (3:2) / 
1280×960 / 640×480

Selects the image size used when shooting still pictures (page 24)

xFINE / STANDARD

Records images with fine image quality mode. / Records images in the standard 
image quality mode (page 24). 

E-MAIL

xNORMAL

– Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in addition to the selected image size 

(page 65). 

– Records an image using the normal recording mode.

BRIGHT
xSTANDARD
DARK 

– Makes the flash level higher than normal. 
– Normal setting.
– Makes the flash level lower than normal. 

SOLARIZE/B&W/SEPIA/
NEG.ART/xOFF

Sets the special effects for the image (page 60).

+2 /  +1 / x0 / –1 / –2

Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The 

 indicator appears (except when the 

setting is 0).

+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

x MULTI AF / CENTER AF / 
0.5 m / 1.0 m / 3.0 m / 7.0 m / 

∞

Chooses the auto focus method, set the prefocus distance (pages 58, 60).

xAUTO / 

 / 

 / 

 / 

Sets the white balance (page 57).

ON / x OFF

To match the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 61).

320(HQX)/ 320×240/ x160×112

Selects the MPEG image size when recording movies (page 74).

SOLARIZE/B&W/SEPIA/
NEG.ART/xOFF

Sets the special effects for the image (page 60).

 

+

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

x MULTI AF / CENTER AF / 
0.5 m / 1.0 m / 3.0 m / 7.0 m / 

∞

Chooses the auto focus method, set the prefocus distance (pages 58, 60).

xAUTO / 

 / 

 /  

/ 

Sets the white balance (page 57).

ON / x OFF

To match the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 61).

xNORMAL/ MOBILE

Selects the Clip Motion image size (page 62). 

BRIGHT
xSTANDARD
DARK 

Makes the flash level higher than normal. 
Normal setting.
Makes the flash level lower than normal. 

SOLARIZE/B&W/SEPIA/
NEG.ART/xOFF

Sets the special effects for the image (page 60).

+2/ +1/ x0/ –1/ –2

Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The 

 indicator appears (except when the 

setting is 0).

+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

x MULTI AF / CENTER AF / 
0.5 m / 1.0 m / 3.0 m / 7.0 m / 

∞

Chooses the auto focus method, set the prefocus distance (pages 58, 60).

xAUTO / 

 /  

/  

/ 

Sets the white balance (page 57).

ON / x OFF

To match the exposure to the subject you want to shoot (page 61).

x1/30 / 1/15 / 1/7.5 (NTSC)
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.

* The choices of between-frame shutter interval change depending on the setting 

of the “VIDEO OUT” item in SET UP (page 98).

xFINE / STANDARD

Records images with fine/high image quality. / Records images in the standard image 
quality mode (page 24). 

SOLARIZE/B&W/SEPIA/
NEG.ART/xOFF

Sets the special effects for the image (page 60).

+2/ +1/ x0/ –1/ –2

Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The 

 indicator appears (except when the 

setting is 0).

OK
CANCEL

Deletes the displayed image (page 39). 
Cancels deleting of the image.

—

 

   

Protects images against accidental erasure (page 69).

—

 

   

Selects still images you want to print. (page 72). 

INTERVAL

REPEAT 
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

2048×1536 (DSC-P71) / 
1600×1200/1280×960/ 640×480/ 
CANCEL

Changes the recorded image size (page 71). (For single images only.) 

 (clockwise) / 

 (counter-

clockwise) / OK / CANCEL

Rotates the still image (page 68). (For single images only.)

OK / CANCEL

Divides a moving image (page 78). (For single images only.)

 

x

MPEG MOVIE

 / 

CLIP MOTION

 

/ 

MULTI BURST

Selects the shooting mode (pages 55, 74).

DAY & TIME

 / 

DATE

 / x

OFF

Selects whether to insert the date and time into the image (page 32).

x

ON

 / 

OFF

Selects whether to use the digital zoom (page 28).

ON / 

x

OFF

Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using a flash (page 31).

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).

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).

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. 

x ENGLISH 

 / JPN

– Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in English.
– Displays the menu items, warnings and messages in Japanese.

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.

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.