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DSC-P73/P93 © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-091-340-12(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before advanced operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still... Troubleshooting Additional information Index Record the serial number in the space provided below. DSC-P73/P93 Serial No. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
DSC-P73/P93 © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-091-340-12(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before advanced operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still... Troubleshooting Additional information Index Record the serial number in the space provided below. DSC-P73/P93 Serial No. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
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... data transfer to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. If this product. If the plug supplied with this digital camera. For the Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class... B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Please consult with your nearest Sony service station. These limits are recyclable. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence ...
... data transfer to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. If this product. If the plug supplied with this digital camera. For the Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class... B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Please consult with your nearest Sony service station. These limits are recyclable. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence ...
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...for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of the copyright laws. Notes on other materials may be copyrighted. These points are operational for long periods may occur. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL ... breakdown, damage or loss may cause malfunctions. • Do not press the LCD screen hardly. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to make a trial recording to record images, this first Trial recording Before you record one-time...
...for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of the copyright laws. Notes on other materials may be copyrighted. These points are operational for long periods may occur. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL ... breakdown, damage or loss may cause malfunctions. • Do not press the LCD screen hardly. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to make a trial recording to record images, this first Trial recording Before you record one-time...
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...emits radiation. Note on how to your eyes or the malfunction of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, WindowsMedia, and DirectX are not actual images shot using the 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...
...emits radiation. Note on how to your eyes or the malfunction of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, WindowsMedia, and DirectX are not actual images shot using the 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...
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...Preparing batteries 11 Charging the batteries 11 Inserting the batteries 13 Using the AC Adaptor 16 Using your camera abroad 17 Turning your camera on/off 17 How to setup and operate your camera 38 Viewing images on a TV screen 40 Deleting still images Deleting images 42 Formatting a "Memory ...63 Quick Review 27 Using the zoom feature 27 Shooting close-ups - Using auto mode 25 Checking the last image shot - Table of your camera 46 Changing menu settings 46 Changing items in Multi Burst mode - AF Mode 50 Setting the distance to the subject - Multi Burst 61 ...
...Preparing batteries 11 Charging the batteries 11 Inserting the batteries 13 Using the AC Adaptor 16 Using your camera abroad 17 Turning your camera on/off 17 How to setup and operate your camera 38 Viewing images on a TV screen 40 Deleting still images Deleting images 42 Formatting a "Memory ...63 Quick Review 27 Using the zoom feature 27 Shooting close-ups - Using auto mode 25 Checking the last image shot - Table of your camera 46 Changing menu settings 46 Changing items in Multi Burst mode - AF Mode 50 Setting the distance to the subject - Multi Burst 61 ...
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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 - Slide show 65 Rotating still images - Print (DPOF) ...
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 - Slide show 65 Rotating still images - Print (DPOF) ...
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... operation. Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the...
... operation. Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the...
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... and 112). SET UP (Set up) You can intentionally adjust the focus, etc. However, you can set the desired shooting functions using your camera, set to allow easy shooting. M (Manual exposure shooting) You can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture value (page 52). In ...addition, you can change the settings of the camera (pages 47 and 116). Mode dial Before using menus (pages 46 and 112). 10 (Twilight) (Twilight portrait) (Candle) (Landscape) (Beach) (Soft...
... and 112). SET UP (Set up) You can intentionally adjust the focus, etc. However, you can set the desired shooting functions using your camera, set to allow easy shooting. M (Manual exposure shooting) You can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture value (page 52). In ...addition, you can change the settings of the camera (pages 47 and 116). Mode dial Before using menus (pages 46 and 112). 10 (Twilight) (Twilight portrait) (Candle) (Landscape) (Beach) (Soft...
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...that you use the batteries described above, we cannot guarantee full performance of the camera by property of the batteries, such as it is connected to the characteristics of alkaline batteries, the camera may shut off even if the battery remaining indicator shows sufficient battery life remaining...; You cannot charge alkaline batteries using the battery charger. • Be sure to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries supplied with your camera before using them. • Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by different manufacturers. Due ...
...that you use the batteries described above, we cannot guarantee full performance of the camera by property of the batteries, such as it is connected to the characteristics of alkaline batteries, the camera may shut off even if the battery remaining indicator shows sufficient battery life remaining...; You cannot charge alkaline batteries using the battery charger. • Be sure to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries supplied with your camera before using them. • Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by different manufacturers. Due ...
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...which the seals have been split in the direction of the arrow. 2 , Insert the batteries. Never use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the slide show mode (page 65) and leave it that have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that way until the batteries are...become covered with a dry cloth. Match the +/- Getting started Inserting the batteries • To use batteries from the skin, the operating time of the camera can be caused. These may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up of the battery, and personal scald or injury may cause a malfunction of the ...
...which the seals have been split in the direction of the arrow. 2 , Insert the batteries. Never use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the slide show mode (page 65) and leave it that have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that way until the batteries are...become covered with a dry cloth. Match the +/- Getting started Inserting the batteries • To use batteries from the skin, the operating time of the camera can be caused. These may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up of the battery, and personal scald or injury may cause a malfunction of the ...
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... if the battery remaining indicator shows sufficient battery life remaining. The cover is closed when it on. • Based on the conditions under which the camera is being used and the state of the charge, or on the environment, this case, replace the batteries with use, the battery remaining indicator displays...
... if the battery remaining indicator shows sufficient battery life remaining. The cover is closed when it on. • Based on the conditions under which the camera is being used and the state of the charge, or on the environment, this case, replace the batteries with use, the battery remaining indicator displays...
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...Approx. 80 Approx. 40 (E-Mail) Off Approx. 180 Approx. 90 DSC-P73 On 4M Off Approx. 110 Approx. 55 Approx. 240 Approx. 120 VGA On Approx. 110 Approx. 55 (E-Mail) Off Approx. 240 Approx. 120 When using Sony alkaline batteries 1) Shooting in normal mode with fully charged batteries at [... (page 120). The flash strobes once every two times - Note that 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. The zoom is set to [Single] - Number of images and ...
...Approx. 80 Approx. 40 (E-Mail) Off Approx. 180 Approx. 90 DSC-P73 On 4M Off Approx. 110 Approx. 55 Approx. 240 Approx. 120 VGA On Approx. 110 Approx. 55 (E-Mail) Off Approx. 240 Approx. 120 When using Sony alkaline batteries 1) Shooting in normal mode with fully charged batteries at [... (page 120). The flash strobes once every two times - Note that 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. The zoom is set to [Single] - Number of images and ...
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... - [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright] in the SET UP settings - [AF Mode] is set is not disconnected from the DC IN jack of the camera and the wall outlet (wall socket). • The set to [Monitor] - Using the AC Adaptor • The number of images and the battery life that... occurs while using the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is used - Connect the plug with this camera. • Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 To...
... - [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright] in the SET UP settings - [AF Mode] is set is not disconnected from the DC IN jack of the camera and the wall outlet (wall socket). • The set to [Monitor] - Using the AC Adaptor • The number of images and the battery life that... occurs while using the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is used - Connect the plug with this camera. • Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 To...
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... Auto Power Off function will not work. • Movies are performed for about three minutes when shooting, viewing images, or setting up the camera while using the batteries, power is automatically shut off to move. This may cause a malfunction. The POWER lamp lights in any country or region with ... • A slide show is being used to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When you turn the power on the camera for a long time. BC-CS2A/CS2B • Do not use your camera in green and the power is connected to turn on with the mode dial not set to SET UP or...
... Auto Power Off function will not work. • Movies are performed for about three minutes when shooting, viewing images, or setting up the camera while using the batteries, power is automatically shut off to move. This may cause a malfunction. The POWER lamp lights in any country or region with ... • A slide show is being used to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When you turn the power on the camera for a long time. BC-CS2A/CS2B • Do not use your camera in green and the power is connected to turn on with the mode dial not set to SET UP or...
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... dial to SET UP, select [Clock Set] in green and the Clock Set screen appears on the power. How to use the control button Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Off Off Auto Off SELECT Setup 2 File Number: USB Connect: Video Out...: OK Clock Set: Cancel To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu or the SET UP screen (pages 46, 47), and ...
... dial to SET UP, select [Clock Set] in green and the Clock Set screen appears on the power. How to use the control button Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Off Off Auto Off SELECT Setup 2 File Number: USB Connect: Video Out...: OK Clock Set: Cancel To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu or the SET UP screen (pages 46, 47), and ...
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... Stick" cover, and slide the cover in the illustration. • Whenever you do not insert it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Never open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover or turn off the power at this time. Insert the "Memory...
... Stick" cover, and slide the cover in the illustration. • Whenever you do not insert it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Never open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover or turn off the power at this time. Insert the "Memory...
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...image using each camera. 2) This option records images in a horizontal to vertical proportion of 3:2 to your image is larger and the number of images recordable in the "Memory Stick" is shown by checking the table below. 1) The default setting is [5M] (DSC-P93) or [4M] (DSC-P73). When you ...(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 ...
...image using each camera. 2) This option records images in a horizontal to vertical proportion of 3:2 to your image is larger and the number of images recordable in the "Memory Stick" is shown by checking the table below. 1) The default setting is [5M] (DSC-P93) or [4M] (DSC-P73). When you ...(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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..., see page 111. 4) For more information about the 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 according to shooting conditions. • When the remaining ...
..., see page 111. 4) For more information about the 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 according to shooting conditions. • When the remaining ...
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DSC-P73: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) To shoot subjects at distances closer than this, use the macro mode...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 distance to a subject is... lens portion, finder window, flash emitter, or AF illuminator (pages 8, 9). 1 , Set the 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 ...
DSC-P73: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) To shoot subjects at distances closer than this, use the macro mode...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 distance to a subject is... lens portion, finder window, flash emitter, or AF illuminator (pages 8, 9). 1 , Set the 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 ...
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... performed for details. There are shooting with in the "Memory Stick." When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, the camera is automatically shut off to flashing slowly and the AE lock beep does not sound. In such cases, release the shutter button, then try...). About Auto Focus When you release your finger from a mirror, or there is not complete. The Auto Focus function may be canceled. • When the camera does not beep, the AF adjustment is a luminous body and a lustrous subject • A flashing subject • A backlit subject. VGA FINE 101 98...
... performed for details. There are shooting with in the "Memory Stick." When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, the camera is automatically shut off to flashing slowly and the AE lock beep does not sound. In such cases, release the shutter button, then try...). About Auto Focus When you release your finger from a mirror, or there is not complete. The Auto Focus function may be canceled. • When the camera does not beep, the AF adjustment is a luminous body and a lustrous subject • A flashing subject • A backlit subject. VGA FINE 101 98...