Sony DSC-P51 User Manual

3-074-351-13(1)Digital Still CameraOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future refer

10Identifying the parts (continued) (DSC-P51)A POWER ON/OFF lamp (20)B POWER button (20)C Shutter button (26)D Flash (30)E Self-timer lamp (29)/AF ill

100The “Memory Stick”“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a f

101Additional informationBattery life• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as ti

102LCD screenLCD panel usedDSC-P713.8 cm (1.5 type) TFT driveDSC-P514.0 cm (1.6 type) TFT driveDSC-P314.0 cm (1.6 type) TFT driveTotal number of dotsD

103Additional informationThe LCD screenFor shooting still imagesA Image size indicator (24, 25)B Recording mode indicator (65)C AE/AF LOCK indicator (

104For shooting moviesA Recording mode indicator (74)B Remaining battery indicator display (16)C White balance indicator (57)D Picture effect indicato

105Additional informationFor still image playbackA Recording mode indicator (65)B Protection indicator (69)/Print mark indicator (72)C Zoom indicator

106IndexAAccess lamp ... 23AE/AF lock ... 26, 59AE/AF l

107Cutting movies ...78Deleting movies ...76Shooting movies ...

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11A POWER SAVE switchB DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button (32) C FinderD MENU button (24) E VIDEO OUT jack (38) F Jack coverG USB jack (47)H Control button(M

12Identifying 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 ill

13A POWER SAVE switchB DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button (32) C FinderD MENU button (24) E Jack coverF USB jack (47)G VIDEO OUT jack (38) H Control button(M

14Preparing batteriesUse the following batteries in this camera.Acceptable batteriesR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2) –NH-AA-DI (2) (s

15Getting startedCharging the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries• If the poles of the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are dirty, the batteries may not char

16Charging the Nickel-Metal hydride batteries (continued)Battery remaining indicatorAs the battery power decreases with use, the Battery remaining ind

17Getting startedInserting the batteries, Open the Battery cover.Slide it in the direction of the arrow, and it opens out., Insert the batteries.Match

18Inserting the batteries (continued)Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played backThe tables show approximate guidelines for

19Getting startedUsing an external power source,Open the DC IN jack cover, then connect the AC-LS1 AC power adaptor (not supplied) to the DC IN jack o

2To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Custo

20Turning on/off your camera,Press the POWER button.The POWER ON/OFF lamp lights in green, the power is on. When you turn on your camera for the first

21Getting startedSetting the date and time, Set the mode dial to .• To change values for the time and the date that have been previously set, change

22Setting the date and time (continued), Choose the year, month, day, hour, and minute items using b/B.A v will be shown above, and a V will be shown

23Shooting still imagesInserting and removing a “Memory Stick”, Open the “Memory Stick” cover. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to open i

24Deciding the still image size and quality, Set the mode dial to , turn on the power, and then push the MENU button.The menu appears.•You can also c

25Shooting still imagesImage size and qualityYou can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of i

26Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode), Set the mode dial to , and turn on your camera.• The lens cover opens when the power is tu

27Shooting still images, Press the shutter fully down.A beeping sound is heard, the shooting is completed, and the still image is saved in the “Memory

28Using the zoom feature, Press the W (wide angle) or the T (telephoto) side of the Zoom button to choose the desired image size, and shoot your image

29Shooting still images, Set the mode dial to , and press B ( ) on the control button. (Macro) appears on the LCD screen.•If the menu is currently di

3Note: 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 li

30, Center the subject in the frame, and press the shutter all the way down.The Self-timer lamp (page 8 for the DSC-P71, page 10 for the DSC-P51, page

31Shooting still imagesTo reduce “red-eye” when shooting live subjectsWhen the flash begins to strobe before the image is shot, the red-eye phenomenon

32Shooting with the finderThe finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD scr

33Shooting still images,Select (CAMERA) using v/V on the control button and press B.Select [DATE/TIME] using v/V and press B., Choose the type of dat

34Shooting according to scene conditions (SCENE SELECTION)Ordinarily shoot with the camera set to Auto (mode dial: ), but when shooting scenes or peo

35Shooting still images, Select [SCN] using b/B on the control button.• (SPOT METER) is not displayed on the menu of the DSC-P51/P31 (page 61)., Sele

36Viewing images on the LCD screen of your cameraYou can see the images you shoot with this camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. This camera o

37Viewing still images, Select Still Image using b/B on the control button.b : Displays the previous image.B : Displays the next image.Viewing Index (

38Viewing images on a TV screen, Using the video connecting cable, connect the VIDEO OUT jack of the camera to the Image of the TV set.• Connect the v

39Deleting still imagesWatching the playback picture on TVIf you want to view the playback picture on a TV, you need a TV having a video input jack an

4This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out on the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters.The

40Deleting images (continued),Select [OK] using v on the control button, then press the center z.“MEMORY STICK ACCESS” appears on the screen. When thi

41Deleting still images, Select the image you want to delete using v/V/b/B on the control button then press the center z.The (Delete) mark appears o

42Deleting on the Index (triple-image) screen (continued), Press the MENU button, and select [DELETE] using the V on the control button, then press th

43Deleting still imagesFormatting a “Memory Stick”, Insert the “Memory Stick” you want to format into the camera. Set the mode dial to SET UP, and tur

44Copying still images to your computerFollow the steps below to copy the images you shot to your computer.Steps required by your OS (Operating System

45Copying still images to your computer1 Installing the USB driver , Turn on your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.Do no

46,Click [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then click [Finish].Your computer restarts. Then, you can establish the USB connection.•You can use

47Copying still images to your computer3 Connecting your camera to your computer , Open the jack cover, and connect the supplied USB cable to your cam

484 Copying images , Double-click [My Computer], then double-click [Removable Disk].The contents of the “Memory Stick” inserted in your camera appear.

49Copying still images to your computer4 Copying images , Click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] w

5Before using your cameraTrial recordingBefore you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is work

504 Copying images (continued), Click to remove the checkmark from any images you do not want to copy to your computer, then click [Next].The “Pic

51Copying still images to your computer,Click [Finish].The wizard window closes.•When you want to continue copying other images, disconnect the USB ca

52Image 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

53Copying still images to your computer5 Viewing the images on your computer, Double-click [My Documents] on the desktop.The “My Documents” folder ope

54For Macintosh usersFollow the steps below, according to your OS.1 Installing the USB driver(For Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6, or 9.0 users only)1 Turn on your

55Before advanced operationsHow to setup and operate your cameraHere we will explain the most commonly used menus and the SET UP screen.Changing menu

56Adjusting the exposure– EV adjustmentMode dial: /SCN/Used when you want to change the automatic exposure to one of your own choice. The value can b

57Advanced still image shootingAdjusting color tones – WHITE BALANCEMode dial: /SCN/When shooting images using automatic features, the white balance

58Choosing a focus method– MULTI AF/CENTER AFMode dial: /SCN/Multipoint AFWhen you use Multipoint AF, it calculates the distance in three places, in

59Advanced still image shootingShooting with the AF lock using Center AFIf it is difficult to focus because the subject is not in the center of the fr

6Table of contentsBefore using your camera...5Identifying the parts...8Preparing batteries ...

60Setting the distance to the subject– Focus presetMode dial: /SCN/When shooting an image using a previously set distance to the subject, or when sho

61Advanced still image shootinga Set the mode dial to , SCN, or .b Press the MENU button.The menu appears.c Select [PFX] (P. EFFECT) using b/B, then

62To cancel Spot light-meteringPress the MENU button again, select (SPOT METER) using b/B on the control button, then select [OFF] using v/V. The S

63Advanced still image shootingBefore using Clip MotionIn [MOVING IMAGE] in SET UP, select [CLIP MOTION] (pages 55, 97).a Set the mode dial to .b Pre

64Shooting in Multi Burst mode– MULTI BURSTMode dial: Pressing the shutter once records 16 frames in a row. This is convenient for checking your form

65Advanced still image shootingDeleting shot imagesWhen using this mode, you cannot delete only certain frames. When you delete images, all 16 of the

66Enlarging a portion of a still imageMode dial: You can enlarge an image up to five times the size of the original image. You can also record the enl

67Advanced still image viewingRecording an enlarged image – Trimminga After you have viewed an image using playback zoom, press the MENU button.b Sele

68To stop the playback of the slide showPress the center z, select [EXIT] using B, then press the center z.To fast forward or to go back to a previous

69Still image edittingProtecting images– PROTECTMode dial: To prevent accidental erasure of an important image, you can protect it.For single imagesa

7How to setup and operate your camera...55Changing menu settings...55Changing items in the SET UP screen...

70f To protect other images, repeat Step 5.g Press the MENU button.The menu appears.h Select [OK] using the B, then press the center z.The selected im

71Still image edittingTo remove protection from previously protected imagesIn Step 4, select the image from which you want to remove protection, and p

72Choosing images to print – PRINTMode dial: You can designate certain images to be printed.This is convenient when you want to have images printed in

73Still image edittingf To print other images, repeat Step 5 for each of them.g Press the MENU button.The menu appearsh Select [OK] using B, then pres

74Shooting moviesMode dial: You can shoot movies. Sound cannot be recorded with movies.Before startingIn [MOVING IMAGE] in SET UP, select [MPEG MOVIE]

75Enjoying moviesViewing movies on the LCD screenMode dial: You can view movies on the LCD screen of the camera.a Set the mode dial to .b Select the d

76Deleting moviesMode dial: Deleting on the single screen a Set the mode dial to .b Select the movie you want to delete using b/B.c Press the MENU but

77Enjoying moviesf Repeat Step 5 of the procedure to delete other movie. g Press the MENU button.The menu appears. h Select [OK] using b/B and press t

78Editing moviesMode dial: With the mode dial, you can cut movies, or delete unnecessary portions of movies. This is the recommended mode to use when

79Enjoying moviese Decide on a cutting point.Press the center z at the desired cutting point. When you want to adjust the cutting point, use [c/C] (fr

8Identifying the parts (DSC-P71)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,

80Copying movies to your computerFollow the steps below to copy movies you shot to your computer.Before starting1Install the USB driver.2 Insert the “

81Enjoying moviese Click [Nothing. I’m finished working with these pictures], then click [Next].The “Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard” window

82TroubleshootingIf you have trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.1Check the items on pages 82 to 88. If the screen or the display wi

83TroubleshootingShooting Still images/MoviesSymptom Cause SolutionThe LCD screen does not light when the power is turned on.• The power was turned of

84Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.• The smear phenomenon is occurring. p This is not a malfunction.You cannot sho

85Troubleshooting Viewing imagesDeleting/Editing an imageSymptom Cause SolutionThe image cannot be played back. • The mode dial is not set to .• When

86ComputersSymptom Cause SolutionYou do not know the OS of your computer.— p Check “Recommended computer environment” (page 44). You cannot install th

87TroubleshootingComputers (continued)“Memory Stick”OthersSymptom Cause SolutionThe image is affected by noise when you play back an image on a comput

88The power is on, but the camera does not work.• The built-in microcomputer is not working properly.p Remove, and then, after one minute, reinstall t

89TroubleshootingWarnings and messagesThe following messages appear on the LCD screen. Message Meaning/ Corrective ActionNO MEMORY STICK • Insert a “M

9A FinderB DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button (32) C MENU button (24) D VIDEO OUT jack (38) E Jack coverF USB jack (47)G Control button(Menu on) (v/V/b/B/z) (

90Self-Diagnostics Display – When a message starting with a letter of the alphabet appearsYour camera has a self-diagnostics display. This function di

91Additional informationThe number of images that can be saved/shooting timeThe number of images that can be saved and the shooting time are different

92Menu itemsMenu items that can be changed differ depending on the position of the mode dial. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate base

93Additional informationWhen the mode dial is set to , SCN. (continued)When the mode dial is set to (MOVING IMAGE is set to MPEG MOVIE in the SET U

94When the mode dial is set to (MOVING IMAGE is set to CLIP MOTION in the SET UP settings.)Item Setting Description (EV)+2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / +1

95Additional informationWhen the mode dial is set to (when MOVING IMAGE in SET UP is set to Multi Burst)Item Setting Description (EV)+2.0EV / +1.7EV

96When the mode dial is set to Item Setting DescriptionDELETE OKCANCELDeletes the displayed image (page 39). Cancels deleting of the image.PROTECT — P

97Additional informationSET UP items CAMERA SETUP 1Item Setting DescriptionMOVING IMAGE xMPEG MOVIE / CLIP MOTION / MULTI BURSTSelects the shooting m

98 SETUP 2Item Setting DescriptionLCD BRIGHTNESSBRIGHT/ xNORMAL/ DARKSelects the LCD brightness. This has no effect on the recorded images.LCD BACKLIG

99Additional informationPrecautionsCleaningCleaning the LCD screenClean the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerpri