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... LCD screen and the LCD finder. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Notes on image data compatibility • This camera conforms with the Design rule for long ...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 MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. 4 Read this may render the "Memory Stick...
... LCD screen and the LCD finder. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Notes on image data compatibility • This camera conforms with the Design rule for long ...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 MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. 4 Read this may render the "Memory Stick...
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... cause a malfunction. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "MagicGate," are not actual images shot using the camera. If moisture condensation occurs, see page 118 and follow the instructions on locations where you can use the camera Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves...
... cause a malfunction. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "MagicGate," are not actual images shot using the camera. If moisture condensation occurs, see page 118 and follow the instructions on locations where you can use the camera Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves...
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... the batteries 13 Using the AC Adaptor 16 Using your camera abroad 17 Turning your camera on a TV screen 40 Deleting still images Deleting images 42 Formatting a "Memory Stick 44 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate 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...
... the batteries 13 Using the AC Adaptor 16 Using your camera abroad 17 Turning your camera on a TV screen 40 Deleting still images Deleting images 42 Formatting a "Memory Stick 44 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate 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...
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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 - For Macintosh users 96 Using "ImageMixer VCD2 97 ... images to 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
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 - For Macintosh users 96 Using "ImageMixer VCD2 97 ... images to 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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... Size/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 LCD...
... Size/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 LCD...
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...the seals have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that way until the batteries are used up the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, and slide the cover in the slide show mode (page 65) and leave it that have been... split in any way. Match the +/- poles of the battery charger. 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Turn up . • Do not peel off the external seals or damage the batteries. Getting started Inserting the batteries...or injury may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up the batteries completely, put the camera in the direction of the...
...the seals have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that way until the batteries are used up the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, and slide the cover in the slide show mode (page 65) and leave it that have been... split in any way. Match the +/- poles of the battery charger. 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Turn up . • Do not peel off the external seals or damage the batteries. Getting started Inserting the batteries...or injury may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up the batteries completely, put the camera in the direction of the...
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The cover is closed when it on. • Based on the conditions under which the camera is off even if the battery remaining indicator shows sufficient battery life remaining. Change the batteries for fully charged ones, or charge ...clicks. Battery Battery remaining remaining guidelines indicator (A full charge is not indicated. There is not displayed. 14 3 , Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover while holding the batteries in the performance of batteries of different types and of power remaining using alkaline batteries, the correct battery...
The cover is closed when it on. • Based on the conditions under which the camera is off even if the battery remaining indicator shows sufficient battery life remaining. Change the batteries for fully charged ones, or charge ...clicks. Battery Battery remaining remaining guidelines indicator (A full charge is not indicated. There is not displayed. 14 3 , Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover while holding the batteries in the performance of batteries of different types and of power remaining using alkaline batteries, the correct battery...
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... 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 the following situations: - Shooting one time every 30 seconds - The zoom is based on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products.../ viewed The tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as time passes (page 120).
... 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 the following situations: - Shooting one time every 30 seconds - The zoom is based on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products.../ viewed The tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as time passes (page 120).
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... access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. To remove the "Memory Stick" Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, then push the "Memory Stick" to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. • For details on "Memory Stick," see page 119. 2 , Insert the "Memory Stick." Turn up the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, and slide the...
... access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. To remove the "Memory Stick" Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, then push the "Memory Stick" to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. • For details on "Memory Stick," see page 119. 2 , Insert the "Memory Stick." Turn up the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, and slide the...
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.... Short description of 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). Shooting still images Image size and quality You can choose image size (number of pixels...
.... Short description of 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). Shooting still images Image size and quality You can choose image size (number of pixels...
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...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....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 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....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...
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...Mode dial Shooting still images When shooting pictures with both hands and position a subject in the "Memory Stick" and select the folder for storing images (page 48). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with the camera, be careful so that your fingers do not block the lens portion, finder window, flash emitter...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 operating, such as follows: DSC-P93: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/ 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T). DSC-P73: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) ...
...Mode dial Shooting still images When shooting pictures with both hands and position a subject in the "Memory Stick" and select the folder for storing images (page 48). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with the camera, be careful so that your fingers do not block the lens portion, finder window, flash emitter...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 operating, such as follows: DSC-P93: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/ 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T). DSC-P73: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) ...
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...finger from a mirror, or there is hard to focus on , Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . When the focus is saved in the "Memory Stick." About Auto Focus When you try to flashing slowly and the AE lock beep does not sound. In such cases, release the shutter button, then... to shoot a subject that from the shutter button, shooting will change to recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the camera and dark • The contrast between the subject and its background is poor • The subject is seen through glass, such as a window • A ...
...finger from a mirror, or there is hard to focus on , Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . When the focus is saved in the "Memory Stick." About Auto Focus When you try to flashing slowly and the AE lock beep does not sound. In such cases, release the shutter button, then... to shoot a subject that from the shutter button, shooting will change to recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the camera and dark • The contrast between the subject and its background is poor • The subject is seen through glass, such as a window • A ...
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...], then press z. Protected images are already formatted, and can be used immediately. • When you format a "Memory Stick," be aware that all of the data in the "Memory Stick" will be permanently erased. "Access" appears on the control button, then press z. To cancel the deletion Select [Exit... and all of the images with B on the control button, then press z. 1 , Insert the "Memory Stick" you want to format into the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to record images; All of the unprotected images in the folder In Step 2, Select [All In This...
...], then press z. Protected images are already formatted, and can be used immediately. • When you format a "Memory Stick," be aware that all of the data in the "Memory Stick" will be permanently erased. "Access" appears on the control button, then press z. To cancel the deletion Select [Exit... and all of the images with B on the control button, then press z. 1 , Insert the "Memory Stick" you want to format into the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to record images; All of the unprotected images in the folder In Step 2, Select [All In This...
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Folder: Cancel Change REC. The "Formatting" message appears on the control button. OK Cancel 2 , Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the camera. 3 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with B on the control button, then press z. Select [Format] with v/V on the LCD screen. To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] with V on ... button, then press z. Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press B. Folder: Format All data will be erased Ready? Deleting still images Memory Stick Tool Format: OK Create REC. When this message disappears, the format is complete. 45
Folder: Cancel Change REC. The "Formatting" message appears on the control button. OK Cancel 2 , Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the camera. 3 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with B on the control button, then press z. Select [Format] with v/V on the LCD screen. To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] with V on ... button, then press z. Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press B. Folder: Format All data will be erased Ready? Deleting still images Memory Stick Tool Format: OK Create REC. When this message disappears, the format is complete. 45
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... a recording folder (page 90). • The image is created with v/V, [Create REC. You can create multiple folders within a "Memory Stick." Creating or selecting a folder Your camera can create folders up to "999MSDCF." You 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 4000 images can select the folder used to store images. Selecting the recording folder a Set the mode dial to other folders using the camera. Folder] with B/v/V,...
... a recording folder (page 90). • The image is created with v/V, [Create REC. You can create multiple folders within a "Memory Stick." Creating or selecting a folder Your camera can create folders up to "999MSDCF." You 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 4000 images can select the folder used to store images. Selecting the recording folder a Set the mode dial to other folders using the camera. Folder] with B/v/V,...
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... images until the maximum number of images are shot when you release the shutter button in succession Used to , P, M, , or . The maximum number of the "Memory Stick" is used up, recording stops even if you press and hold the shutter button. c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [Burst] with v/V. +: ...shooting depends on the image size and image quality settings. • When the battery level is insufficient or the capacity 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
... images until the maximum number of images are shot when you release the shutter button in succession Used to , P, M, , or . The maximum number of the "Memory Stick" is used up, recording stops even if you press and hold the shutter button. c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [Burst] with v/V. +: ...shooting depends on the image size and image quality settings. • When the battery level is insufficient or the capacity 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
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... icons are indicated on the LCD screen. : Moves to the previous folder. : Moves to the next folder. : Moves to play back are created in the "Memory Stick" When the first or last image in this folder" appears. b Press MENU. When multiple folders are stored. Advanced still image viewing 63 The menu appears...
... icons are indicated on the LCD screen. : Moves to the previous folder. : Moves to the next folder. : Moves to play back are created in the "Memory Stick" When the first or last image in this folder" appears. b Press MENU. When multiple folders are stored. Advanced still image viewing 63 The menu appears...
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... slide show setting In Step 3, select [Cancel]. Interval settings 3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min Image Folder:Plays back all the images in the "Memory Stick." d Select [Start] with B, then press z. b Press MENU. c Select (Slide) with v/V/b/B. Set the following items with b/B, then press z. Playing back successive images - MENU Control button Mode...
... slide show setting In Step 3, select [Cancel]. Interval settings 3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min Image Folder:Plays back all the images in the "Memory Stick." d Select [Start] with B, then press z. b Press MENU. c Select (Slide) with v/V/b/B. Set the following items with b/B, then press z. Playing back successive images - MENU Control button Mode...
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... other images, display the image you want to protect with b/B, then press z. MENU Control button Mode dial • Note that formatting the "Memory Stick" erases all the data in the "Memory Stick" even if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered. • It may take some time to the Index screen. The...
... other images, display the image you want to protect with b/B, then press z. MENU Control button Mode dial • Note that formatting the "Memory Stick" erases all the data in the "Memory Stick" even if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered. • It may take some time to the Index screen. The...