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... local authority. 3 The supplied interface cable must be replaced, a fuse of this digital camera. You can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from...Rules. and Canada RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are designed to power this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to be used to provide ...reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to comply with the limits for your nearest Sony service station. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if...
... local authority. 3 The supplied interface cable must be replaced, a fuse of this digital camera. You can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from...Rules. and Canada RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are designed to power this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to be used to provide ...reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to comply with the limits for your nearest Sony service station. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if...
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... Flash 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 with power zoom lens. The power zoom lens This camera is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows...
... Flash 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 with power zoom lens. The power zoom lens This camera is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows...
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You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Removing Attaching A POWER button (17) B POWER lamp (17) C Shutter button (25) D Mode dial (10) E Flash (31) F Self-timer lamp (30...
You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Removing Attaching A POWER button (17) B POWER lamp (17) C Shutter button (25) D Mode dial (10) E Flash (31) F Self-timer lamp (30...
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... (pages 46 and 114). In addition, you can play back or edit still images or movies (pages 38 and 68). (Auto adjustment mode) The focus, exposure and white balance are automatically adjusted to the POWER button side. (Movie shooting) You can shoot movies (page 79). (Playback...scene conditions in the auto adjustment mode. M (Manual exposure shooting) You can change the settings of the camera (pages 47 and 116). In addition, you can set the desired functions using your camera, set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages 46 and 112). 10 (Twilight) (Twilight portrait) ...
... (pages 46 and 114). In addition, you can play back or edit still images or movies (pages 38 and 68). (Auto adjustment mode) The focus, exposure and white balance are automatically adjusted to the POWER button side. (Movie shooting) You can shoot movies (page 79). (Playback...scene conditions in the auto adjustment mode. M (Manual exposure shooting) You can change the settings of the camera (pages 47 and 116). In addition, you can set the desired functions using your camera, set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages 46 and 112). 10 (Twilight) (Twilight portrait) ...
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... have a shorter life compared to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by different manufacturers. NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) - In this camera. Preparing batteries Use the following batteries in this case, replace the batteries with new ones or fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. Acceptable batteries HR...between available shooting time and available playback time. This is especially true in the performance of batteries of different types and of the camera by disconnecting the plug from the AC power source (mains) as long as brownout of the mode dial.
... have a shorter life compared to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by different manufacturers. NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) - In this camera. Preparing batteries Use the following batteries in this case, replace the batteries with new ones or fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. Acceptable batteries HR...between available shooting time and available playback time. This is especially true in the performance of batteries of different types and of the camera by disconnecting the plug from the AC power source (mains) as long as brownout of the mode dial.
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...; Even when Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are dirty, the batteries may not be sure to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries using the power cord (mains lead). This is typical of the charger by wiping them . • If you use the battery case (supplied). The ...them with the STAMINA "Quick charge" kit (not supplied), the batteries will be charged properly. CHARGE lamp to a wall outlet (wall socket) 2 Power cord (Mains lead) , Connect the battery charger to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied battery charger in an environment where the ambient ...
...; Even when Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are dirty, the batteries may not be sure to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries using the power cord (mains lead). This is typical of the charger by wiping them . • If you use the battery case (supplied). The ...them with the STAMINA "Quick charge" kit (not supplied), the batteries will be charged properly. CHARGE lamp to a wall outlet (wall socket) 2 Power cord (Mains lead) , Connect the battery charger to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied battery charger in an environment where the ambient ...
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... • When the AC Adaptor (not supplied) is being used and the state of the charge, or on the conditions under which the camera is being used , the remaining battery information is a big difference in . 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 remaining time is closed when it on. • Based on the environment, this case, replace ...
... • When the AC Adaptor (not supplied) is being used and the state of the charge, or on the conditions under which the camera is being used , the remaining battery information is a big difference in . 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 remaining time is closed when it on. • Based on the environment, this case, replace ...
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... CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) No. The zoom is based on the conditions of use it more and more, and as time passes (page 120). of Image size images Battery life (min.) DSC-P93 5M Approx. 9200 Approx.... 55 (E-Mail) Off Approx. 240 Approx. 120 When using 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 Approx. 210 Approx. 270 3) Shooting continuously at a ...
... CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) No. The zoom is based on the conditions of use it more and more, and as time passes (page 120). of Image size images Battery life (min.) DSC-P93 5M Approx. 9200 Approx.... 55 (E-Mail) Off Approx. 240 Approx. 120 When using 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 Approx. 210 Approx. 270 3) Shooting continuously at a ...
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...and off . 16 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 a wall outlet (wall socket) 1 2 Power cord (mains lead) , Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and...that can be used with the v mark facing up. • Be sure to the DC IN jack of the camera and the wall outlet (wall socket). • The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to [Monitor] - The flash is low - The battery...
...and off . 16 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 a wall outlet (wall socket) 1 2 Power cord (mains lead) , Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and...that can be used with the v mark facing up. • Be sure to the DC IN jack of the camera and the wall outlet (wall socket). • The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to [Monitor] - The flash is low - The battery...
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... (MONO) jack 17 Getting started BC-CS2A/CS2B • Do not use your camera on/off . • When you turn on . However, in green and the power is connected to power the camera, the Auto Power Off function will not work. • Movies are performed for a long time....turn on the design of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b]. To turn off the power Press POWER again, the POWER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off POWER POWER lamp , Press POWER to move. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use an electrical transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a ...
... (MONO) jack 17 Getting started BC-CS2A/CS2B • Do not use your camera on/off . • When you turn on . However, in green and the power is connected to power the camera, the Auto Power Off function will not work. • Movies are performed for a long time....turn on the design of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b]. To turn off the power Press POWER again, the POWER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off POWER POWER lamp , Press POWER to move. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use an electrical transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a ...
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... Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel 2 , Press POWER to P, M or . When setting up the menu, press v/V/b/B to select the item or the setting and make the changes. How to use the control button Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart...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 use the control button to make the setting. The POWER lamp lights in (Setup 2) (pages 47, 117), then proceed from Step 3. ...
... Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel 2 , Press POWER to P, M or . When setting up the menu, press v/V/b/B to select the item or the setting and make the changes. How to use the control button Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart...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 use the control button to make the setting. The POWER lamp lights in (Setup 2) (pages 47, 117), then proceed from Step 3. ...
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... press z. When this happens, reset the date and time by starting from [Y/M/D] (year/month/ day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y]. • If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power for noon. 19 Getting started Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel 3 , Select the desired date format with v/V on the control button, then press...
... press z. When this happens, reset the date and time by starting from [Y/M/D] (year/month/ day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y]. • If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power for noon. 19 Getting started Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel 3 , Select the desired date format with v/V on the control button, then press...
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... far as 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 a "Memory Stick" Shooting still images Label side Terminal side Access lamp 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. To ... 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. Insert the "Memory Stick" all the way in until it clicks as shown in the direction of the...
... far as 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 a "Memory Stick" Shooting still images Label side Terminal side Access lamp 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. To ... 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. Insert the "Memory Stick" all the way in until it clicks as shown in the direction of the...
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...v/V on the power. • You can carry out this operation even when the mode dial is set to and turn on the control button. Setting the still image size Mode dial DSC-P93 5M 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) Image Size DSC-P73 4M 4M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) Image Size DSC-P93 5M 3:2 3M... 1M VGA(E-Mail) VGA Image Size DSC-P73 4M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) VGA Image Size 1...
...v/V on the power. • You can carry out this operation even when the mode dial is set to and turn on the control button. Setting the still image size Mode dial DSC-P93 5M 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) Image Size DSC-P73 4M 4M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) Image Size DSC-P93 5M 3:2 3M... 1M VGA(E-Mail) VGA Image Size DSC-P73 4M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) VGA Image Size 1...
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... , and 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). Using auto mode Holding the camera correctly Mode dial Shooting still images When shooting pictures...
... , and 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). Using auto mode Holding the camera correctly Mode dial Shooting still images When shooting pictures...
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The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is saved in the following subjects. VGA FINE 101 98 SAF 250 ... split second depending on the subject.) • If you try 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 ... sets the focus position according to the subject position and size, and "AF mode" which sets when the camera starts and stops focusing on , power is seen through glass, such as a window • A fast-moving subject • The subject has...
The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is saved in the following subjects. VGA FINE 101 98 SAF 250 ... split second depending on the subject.) • If you try 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 ... sets the focus position according to the subject position and size, and "AF mode" which sets when the camera starts and stops focusing on , power is seen through glass, such as a window • A fast-moving subject • The subject has...
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Selecting a flash mode Shooting still images VGA 101 98 SAF , Set the mode dial... DSCP93: Approx. 0.2 m (7 7/8 inches) to 3.5 m (11 feet 5 7/8 inches) (W)/Approx. 0.6 m (23 5/8 inches) to 2.5 m (8 feet 2 1/2 inches) (T) DSC-P73: Approx. 0.2 m (7 7/8 inches) to 3.5 m (11 feet 5 7/8 inches) (W)/Approx. 0.5 m (19 3/4 inches) to , you cannot change the brightness of the flash.)... lamp goes out. • This setting is maintained even when the power is out of ambient light. No indicator (Auto): The camera decides to select a flash mode. The flash mode has the following features...
Selecting a flash mode Shooting still images VGA 101 98 SAF , Set the mode dial... DSCP93: Approx. 0.2 m (7 7/8 inches) to 3.5 m (11 feet 5 7/8 inches) (W)/Approx. 0.6 m (23 5/8 inches) to 2.5 m (8 feet 2 1/2 inches) (T) DSC-P73: Approx. 0.2 m (7 7/8 inches) to 3.5 m (11 feet 5 7/8 inches) (W)/Approx. 0.5 m (19 3/4 inches) to , you cannot change the brightness of the flash.)... lamp goes out. • This setting is maintained even when the power is out of ambient light. No indicator (Auto): The camera decides to select a flash mode. The flash mode has the following features...
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.... • For a detailed description of the histogram, see page 56. • This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off. 33 AF mode is set to the parallax effect. Shooting still images Shooting images with the AE/AF lock indicator on the LCD screen, when the AE/AF lock lamp... is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD screen. Each time you want to save battery power, or when it is convenient when you press , the display changes in the following order. The digital zoom does not function (page 27) - If you press (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro) with the LCD...
.... • For a detailed description of the histogram, see page 56. • This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off. 33 AF mode is set to the parallax effect. Shooting still images Shooting images with the AE/AF lock indicator on the LCD screen, when the AE/AF lock lamp... is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD screen. Each time you want to save battery power, or when it is convenient when you press , the display changes in the following order. The digital zoom does not function (page 27) - If you press (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro) with the LCD...
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...Date/Time] with v/V on the control button, then press z. Inserting the date and time on a still image Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Off Off Auto Off... date and time" (page 18). • This setting is maintained even when the power is set to SET UP. Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Date ... shoot even when the mode dial is turned off. The actual date and time are shot with the date and time inserted, the date and time cannot be inserted in the ...
...Date/Time] with v/V on the control button, then press z. Inserting the date and time on a still image Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Off Off Auto Off... date and time" (page 18). • This setting is maintained even when the power is set to SET UP. Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Date ... shoot even when the mode dial is turned off. The actual date and time are shot with the date and time inserted, the date and time cannot be inserted in the ...
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... Macintosh. Using "ImageMixer VCD2" "ImageMixer VCD2" is recommended). • Operations are stored in your camera, you install "ImageMixer VCD2." For more • QuickTime 4 or later must be installed at the factory CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac G3/G4 series Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recomended...
... Macintosh. Using "ImageMixer VCD2" "ImageMixer VCD2" is recommended). • Operations are stored in your camera, you install "ImageMixer VCD2." For more • QuickTime 4 or later must be installed at the factory CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac G3/G4 series Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recomended...