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...with the Design rule for effective use. The screen may be uneven and that constantly appear on your camera are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in a cold location. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in color) that may cause a malfunction. • Images may be...surface of the flash due to a disk. Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of the copyright laws. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE ...
...with the Design rule for effective use. The screen may be uneven and that constantly appear on your camera are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in a cold location. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in color) that may cause a malfunction. • Images may be...surface of the flash due to a disk. Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of the copyright laws. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE ...
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... that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Do not get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in this camera. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "MagicGate," are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is equipped with power zoom lens. The power...
... that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Do not get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in this camera. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "MagicGate," are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is equipped with power zoom lens. The power...
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... 17 Turning your camera 38 Viewing images on /off 17 How to use the control button 18 Setting the date and time 18 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 21 Setting the still image size 22 Image size and quality 23 Basic still image shooting - EV adjustment ...the recording folder 48 Advanced still image shooting Choosing an auto focus method 49 Choosing a focus range finder frame - Table of your camera on a TV screen 40 Deleting still images Deleting images 42 Formatting a "Memory Stick 44 Before advanced operations How to the subject - Folder 63
... 17 Turning your camera 38 Viewing images on /off 17 How to use the control button 18 Setting the date and time 18 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 21 Setting the still image size 22 Image size and quality 23 Basic still image shooting - EV adjustment ...the recording folder 48 Advanced still image shooting Choosing an auto focus method 49 Choosing a focus range finder frame - Table of your camera on a TV screen 40 Deleting still images Deleting images 42 Formatting a "Memory Stick 44 Before advanced operations How to the subject - Folder 63
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... continuously 67 Playing back frame by frame 67 Still image editing Protecting images - For Windows users 84 Installing the USB driver 85 Connecting the camera to your computer 86 Copying images 87 Viewing the images on your computer Copying images to print - If a code starting with an alphabet ...your computer - Enlarging a portion of images that can be saved/ shooting time 111 Menu items 112 SET UP items 116 Precautions 118 The "Memory Stick 119 The nickel-metal hydride batteries ........120 The battery charger 121 Specifications 121 The LCD screen 124 Index Index 128 7
... continuously 67 Playing back frame by frame 67 Still image editing Protecting images - For Windows users 84 Installing the USB driver 85 Connecting the camera to your computer 86 Copying images 87 Viewing the images on your computer Copying images to print - If a code starting with an alphabet ...your computer - Enlarging a portion of images that can be saved/ shooting time 111 Menu items 112 SET UP items 116 Precautions 118 The "Memory Stick 119 The nickel-metal hydride batteries ........120 The battery charger 121 Specifications 121 The LCD screen 124 Index Index 128 7
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.../Delete) button (22, 42) K Zoom (W/T) buttons (27)/ (Index) button (39)/ / (Playback zoom) buttons (64) L Access lamp (21) M OPEN button (13) N Battery/"Memory Stick" cover (13) O Battery insertion slot (13) P "Memory Stick" insertion slot (21) Q Jack cover (16) R Hook for wrist strap (bottom surface) Attaching the wrist strap. 9 A Control button Menu on the...
.../Delete) button (22, 42) K Zoom (W/T) buttons (27)/ (Index) button (39)/ / (Playback zoom) buttons (64) L Access lamp (21) M OPEN button (13) N Battery/"Memory Stick" cover (13) O Battery insertion slot (13) P "Memory Stick" insertion slot (21) Q Jack cover (16) R Hook for wrist strap (bottom surface) Attaching the wrist strap. 9 A Control button Menu on the...
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...8226; If you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries before using up the battery fully, and then recharging it, should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" - Charging the battery after fully depleting the existing charge should correct the problem. • If the poles of this is a possibility...2 Power cord (Mains lead) , Connect the battery charger to a wall outlet (wall socket) using up the existing charge, the so-called memory effect* can occur, and the low battery warning will charge faster. If this happens, repeatedly using the power cord (mains lead). When the ...
...8226; If you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries before using up the battery fully, and then recharging it, should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" - Charging the battery after fully depleting the existing charge should correct the problem. • If the poles of this is a possibility...2 Power cord (Mains lead) , Connect the battery charger to a wall outlet (wall socket) using up the existing charge, the so-called memory effect* can occur, and the low battery warning will charge faster. If this happens, repeatedly using the power cord (mains lead). When the ...
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...poles of the batteries or the terminals become covered with a dry cloth. These may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up the batteries completely, put the camera in the slide show mode (page 65) and leave it that have been split in the direction of the battery charger. 1 , Open the battery... may be greatly reduced. 13 marks inside the battery case. • Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the battery/"Memory Stick" cover by wiping them with a film of dirt or oil from which the seals have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that way...
...poles of the batteries or the terminals become covered with a dry cloth. These may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up the batteries completely, put the camera in the slide show mode (page 65) and leave it that have been split in the direction of the battery charger. 1 , Open the battery... may be greatly reduced. 13 marks inside the battery case. • Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the battery/"Memory Stick" cover by wiping them with a film of dirt or oil from which the seals have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that way...
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... remaining indicator shows sufficient battery life remaining. In this information may shut off , press to turn it clicks. Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover while holding the batteries in the performance of batteries of different types and of batteries made by different manufacturers, the ...battery power decreases with use, the battery remaining indicator displays the amount of the charge, or on the conditions under which the camera is being used and the state of power remaining using alkaline batteries, the correct battery remaining time is 100%) Sufficient power remaining ...
... remaining indicator shows sufficient battery life remaining. In this information may shut off , press to turn it clicks. Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover while holding the batteries in the performance of batteries of different types and of batteries made by different manufacturers, the ...battery power decreases with use, the battery remaining indicator displays the amount of the charge, or on the conditions under which the camera is being used and the state of power remaining using alkaline batteries, the correct battery remaining time is 100%) Sufficient power remaining ...
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... the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) No...Memory Stick" as time passes (page 120). of Battery size screen images life (min.) DSC-P93 5M On Off Approx. 80 Approx. 40 Approx. 180 Approx. 90 VGA On Approx. 80 Approx. 40 (E-Mail) Off Approx. 180 Approx. 90 DSC-P73...Sony alkaline batteries 1) Shooting in order at about three second intervals Shooting movies3) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) LCD LCD screen On screen Off DSC-P93 Approx. 210 Approx. 270 DSC-P73...
... the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) No...Memory Stick" as time passes (page 120). of Battery size screen images life (min.) DSC-P93 5M On Off Approx. 80 Approx. 40 Approx. 180 Approx. 90 VGA On Approx. 80 Approx. 40 (E-Mail) Off Approx. 180 Approx. 90 DSC-P73...Sony alkaline batteries 1) Shooting in order at about three second intervals Shooting movies3) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) LCD LCD screen On screen Off DSC-P93 Approx. 210 Approx. 270 DSC-P73...
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...," push it as far as it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Insert the "Memory Stick" all the way in until it clicks as shown in the direction of the arrow. • Be careful not to pop it can go. ...Never open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover or turn off the power at this time. The data may not be corrupted. 21 Shooting still images Inserting and removing...
...," push it as far as it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Insert the "Memory Stick" all the way in until it clicks as shown in the direction of the arrow. • Be careful not to pop it can go. ...Never open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover or turn off the power at this time. The data may not be corrupted. 21 Shooting still images Inserting and removing...
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... the image size The following illustration shows a brief image using each camera. 2) This option records images in the "Memory Stick" is shown by checking the table below. 1) The default setting is [5M] (DSC-P93) or [4M] (DSC-P73). The image size is fewer. You can give the highest image...(compression ratio) based on the image size and image quality Image size 5M 1) (2592×1944) Larger (DSC-P93) 3:2 2) (2592×1728) (DSC-P93) 4M 1) (2304×1728) (DSC-P73) 3:2 2) (2304×1536) (DSC-P73) 3M (2048×1536) 1M (1280×960) VGA (E-Mail) (640×480) Smaller Examples &#...
... the image size The following illustration shows a brief image using each camera. 2) This option records images in the "Memory Stick" is shown by checking the table below. 1) The default setting is [5M] (DSC-P93) or [4M] (DSC-P73). The image size is fewer. You can give the highest image...(compression ratio) based on the image size and image quality Image size 5M 1) (2592×1944) Larger (DSC-P93) 3:2 2) (2592×1728) (DSC-P93) 4M 1) (2304×1728) (DSC-P73) 3:2 2) (2304×1536) (DSC-P73) 3M (2048×1536) 1M (1280×960) VGA (E-Mail) (640×480) Smaller Examples &#...
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...compression • To shoot more images. (normal) The number of images that can be saved in a "Memory Stick"3) The number of images that can be saved in Fine (Standard)4) mode are shown below. (Units:...image quality (compression ratio) setup, see page 47. 24 • When the images recorded using other Sony devices are played back, the image size indication may be different from the actual image size. •... When the images are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can differ from these values...
...compression • To shoot more images. (normal) The number of images that can be saved in a "Memory Stick"3) The number of images that can be saved in Fine (Standard)4) mode are shown below. (Units:...image quality (compression ratio) setup, see page 47. 24 • When the images recorded using other Sony devices are played back, the image size indication may be different from the actual image size. •... When the images are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can differ from these values...
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...mode dial to turn on the camera. • The lens cover opens when the power is turned on. • Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating, such as follows: DSC-P93: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/ 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T). Basic still image shooting - DSC-P73: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4...power or when the zoom function is working (page 27). • You can create a new folder in the "Memory Stick" and select the folder for storing images (page 48). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position a subject in the center of the focus frame. • The minimum focal ...
...mode dial to turn on the camera. • The lens cover opens when the power is turned on. • Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating, such as follows: DSC-P93: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/ 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T). Basic still image shooting - DSC-P73: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4...power or when the zoom function is working (page 27). • You can create a new folder in the "Memory Stick" and select the folder for storing images (page 48). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position a subject in the center of the focus frame. • The minimum focal ...
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... camera beeps. The Auto Focus function may be frozen for a split second depending on . See page 49 for a while with the camera ...AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, the camera is ready for shooting. (The LCD screen may be difficult... position and size, and "AF mode" which sets when the camera starts and stops focusing on the subject.) • If you...release the shutter button, then try to shoot a subject that from the camera and dark • The contrast between the subject and its background is ... the camera does not beep, the AF adjustment is not complete. When the focus...
... camera beeps. The Auto Focus function may be frozen for a split second depending on . See page 49 for a while with the camera ...AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, the camera is ready for shooting. (The LCD screen may be difficult... position and size, and "AF mode" which sets when the camera starts and stops focusing on the subject.) • If you...release the shutter button, then try to shoot a subject that from the camera and dark • The contrast between the subject and its background is ... the camera does not beep, the AF adjustment is not complete. When the focus...
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..." and those available commercially, are already formatted, and can be used immediately. • When you want to format into the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to record images; Next, select [OK], then press z. To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with b on the control ...button, then press z. "Access" appears on the control button, then press z. All of the unprotected images in the "Memory Stick" will be permanently erased. Delete Exit OK To delete all the images in the folder In Step 2, Select [All In This Folder] with...
..." and those available commercially, are already formatted, and can be used immediately. • When you want to format into the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to record images; Next, select [OK], then press z. To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with b on the control ...button, then press z. "Access" appears on the control button, then press z. All of the unprotected images in the "Memory Stick" will be permanently erased. Delete Exit OK To delete all the images in the folder In Step 2, Select [All In This Folder] with...
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..., then press z. 4 , Select [OK] with v/V on the control button, then press z. OK Cancel 2 , Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the camera. 3 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v on the control button. The "Formatting" message appears on the control button, then press z. When this message disappears, the format is complete.... 45 Select [OK] with B on the control button, then press B. Folder: Cancel Change REC. Select [Format] with v on the LCD screen. Deleting still images Memory Stick Tool Format: OK Create REC.
..., then press z. 4 , Select [OK] with v/V on the control button, then press z. OK Cancel 2 , Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the camera. 3 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v on the control button. The "Formatting" message appears on the control button, then press z. When this message disappears, the format is complete.... 45 Select [OK] with B on the control button, then press B. Folder: Cancel Change REC. Select [Format] with v on the LCD screen. Deleting still images Memory Stick Tool Format: OK Create REC.
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... a new folder is created or selected. Folder Creating REC. Selecting the recording folder a Set the mode dial to other folders using the camera. The recording folder selection screen appears. The creating folder screen appears. You cannot move images to SET UP. Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name...one folder. Folder] with B/V, and [OK] with B/v , then press z. Creating or selecting a folder Your camera can be stored in one higher than the largest number in the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. Control button Mode dial • Up to SET UP. To cancel...
... a new folder is created or selected. Folder Creating REC. Selecting the recording folder a Set the mode dial to other folders using the camera. The recording folder selection screen appears. The creating folder screen appears. You cannot move images to SET UP. Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name...one folder. Folder] with B/V, and [OK] with B/v , then press z. Creating or selecting a folder Your camera can be stored in one higher than the largest number in the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. Control button Mode dial • Up to SET UP. To cancel...
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... capacity of images you press and hold the shutter button. The maximum number of the shooting. Shooting images in the midst of images shot continuously DSC-P93: (Units: images) Fine Standard 5M 9 15 3:2 9 15 3M 13 24 1M 32 59 VGA (E-Mail) 100 100 60 d Shoot the image.... setting. -: Makes the flash level lower than normal. The recording stops if you press and hold the shutter button. The maxium number of the "Memory Stick" is used up, recording stops even if you can do the next shooting after "Recording" disappears from the LCD screen. b Press MENU. ...
... capacity of images you press and hold the shutter button. The maximum number of the shooting. Shooting images in the midst of images shot continuously DSC-P93: (Units: images) Fine Standard 5M 9 15 3:2 9 15 3M 13 24 1M 32 59 VGA (E-Mail) 100 100 60 d Shoot the image.... setting. -: Makes the flash level lower than normal. The recording stops if you press and hold the shutter button. The maxium number of the "Memory Stick" is used up, recording stops even if you can do the next shooting after "Recording" disappears from the LCD screen. b Press MENU. ...
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... a Set the mode dial to both the previous and next folders. d Select the desired folder with v , then press z. When multiple folders are created in the "Memory Stick" When the first or last image in this folder" appears. Advanced still image viewing 63 Selecting the folder and playing back images - To cancel...
... a Set the mode dial to both the previous and next folders. d Select the desired folder with v , then press z. When multiple folders are created in the "Memory Stick" When the first or last image in this folder" appears. Advanced still image viewing 63 Selecting the folder and playing back images - To cancel...
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... and then stops. MENU Control button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to the playback image size. All:Plays back all the images in the "Memory Stick." d Select [Start] with B, then press z. To cancel the slide show begins. b Press MENU. The slide show setting In Step 3, select [Cancel]. Playing back successive...
... and then stops. MENU Control button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to the playback image size. All:Plays back all the images in the "Memory Stick." d Select [Start] with B, then press z. To cancel the slide show begins. b Press MENU. The slide show setting In Step 3, select [Cancel]. Playing back successive...
