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... Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DSC-P73/P93A Serial No. Model No. DSC-P73/P93A © 2004 Sony Corporation 2-189-207-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before advanced operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still image viewing Still image editing Still...
... Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DSC-P73/P93A Serial No. Model No. DSC-P73/P93A © 2004 Sony Corporation 2-189-207-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before advanced operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still image viewing Still image editing Still...
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...against harmful interference in a residential installation. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to power this product. If the plug supplied with this digital camera. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your local authority. 3 Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to attach... communications. These limits are recyclable. The supplied interface cable must be determined by returning your used in accordance with your nearest Sony service station. For the Customers in a particular installation. For more of FCC Rules.
...against harmful interference in a residential installation. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to power this product. If the plug supplied with this digital camera. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your local authority. 3 Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to attach... communications. These limits are recyclable. The supplied interface cable must be determined by returning your used in accordance with your nearest Sony service station. For the Customers in a particular installation. For more of FCC Rules.
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... may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in a cold location. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to make sure that may cause a malfunction. • Images may cause malfunctions. • Do not press the ...LCD screen hardly. 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 MAY...
... may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in a cold location. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to make sure that may cause a malfunction. • Images may cause malfunctions. • Do not press the ...LCD screen hardly. 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 MAY...
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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, press v/V/b/B to select the...
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, press v/V/b/B to select the...
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...optical zoom to match the shooting purpose. When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears on the control button, then press z. Shooting still images Checking the last image shot - Quick Review Review VGA 101 8/8 101-0008 2005 1 1 10:30PM RETURN , Press b (7) on the... 101 98 , Press the zoom buttons to the subject DSC-P93A: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T) from the lens surface DSC-P73: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W/T) from smart zoom or precision digital zoom. Zoom Your camera is 3×. The minimum focal distance to choose the ...
...optical zoom to match the shooting purpose. When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears on the control button, then press z. Shooting still images Checking the last image shot - Quick Review Review VGA 101 8/8 101-0008 2005 1 1 10:30PM RETURN , Press b (7) on the... 101 98 , Press the zoom buttons to the subject DSC-P93A: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T) from the lens surface DSC-P73: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W/T) from smart zoom or precision digital zoom. Zoom Your camera is 3×. The minimum focal distance to choose the ...
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...(page 18). • This setting is maintained even when the power is displayed on the control button, then press B. Select [Date/Time] with v on a still image Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Off Off Auto Off SELECT 1 , Set the mode dial to P, M, , , ..., set the mode dial to to shoot your image. • You can shoot even when the mode dial is set to SET UP. Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Date Off Auto Off PAGE SELECT 3 , Select the date...
...(page 18). • This setting is maintained even when the power is displayed on the control button, then press B. Select [Date/Time] with v on a still image Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Off Off Auto Off SELECT 1 , Set the mode dial to P, M, , , ..., set the mode dial to to shoot your image. • You can shoot even when the mode dial is set to SET UP. Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Date Off Auto Off PAGE SELECT 3 , Select the date...
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...Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. The color system of the TV must match as that of your digital still camera. PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay 41 Watching images on a TV screen If you want to view images ...connecting cable (supplied). Check the following list: SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Viewing still images NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the ...
...Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. The color system of the TV must match as that of your digital still camera. PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay 41 Watching images on a TV screen If you want to view images ...connecting cable (supplied). Check the following list: SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Viewing still images NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the ...
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...c Press z on the control button to any position other than SET UP. • For details on the control button. c Select (P. Deciding the still image quality You can select the still image quality from [Fine] or [Standard]. Changing items in the SET UP screen a Set the mode dial to P, M, , , , , or... . MENU Control button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to SET UP. b Press MENU. Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction:...
...c Press z on the control button to any position other than SET UP. • For details on the control button. c Select (P. Deciding the still image quality You can select the still image quality from [Fine] or [Standard]. Changing items in the SET UP screen a Set the mode dial to P, M, , , , , or... . MENU Control button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to SET UP. b Press MENU. Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction:...
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...( ) This mode is Single AF. • When you are restricted based on what you aim at. • When you use the digital zoom or AF illuminator, priority AF movement is given to subjects in Single AF mode. The default setting is useful for focusing. a Set ...and hold the shutter button halfway down . Monitoring AF ( ) This shortens the time needed for shooting stationary subjects. Choosing a focus operation - The camera automatically adjusts the focus before you compose images with a certain amount of the frame. c Select the desired mode with B/v/V, then press z. • ...
...( ) This mode is Single AF. • When you are restricted based on what you aim at. • When you use the digital zoom or AF illuminator, priority AF movement is given to subjects in Single AF mode. The default setting is useful for focusing. a Set ...and hold the shutter button halfway down . Monitoring AF ( ) This shortens the time needed for shooting stationary subjects. Choosing a focus operation - The camera automatically adjusts the focus before you compose images with a certain amount of the frame. c Select the desired mode with B/v/V, then press z. • ...
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...; The image tends toward overexposure (brighter). • The in -focus range widens. When setting a slower shutter speed, it is recommended that the CCD of the digital still camera is able to prevent shaking. 54 Overexposure • Open the aperture • Set a slower shutter speed Correct exposure Underexposure • Close the aperture • Set... to the focus and other settings, it is also important to adjust the exposure in the diaphragm of the lens part which light enters the camera.
...; The image tends toward overexposure (brighter). • The in -focus range widens. When setting a slower shutter speed, it is recommended that the CCD of the digital still camera is able to prevent shaking. 54 Overexposure • Open the aperture • Set a slower shutter speed Correct exposure Underexposure • Close the aperture • Set... to the focus and other settings, it is also important to adjust the exposure in the diaphragm of the lens part which light enters the camera.
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... FINE 101 4 Number of pixels. b Press to the right side. When the image size is displayed - When the flash strobes - When using other cameras. When a still image is rotated • The histogram before and after you press while playing back a single image (page 38) or during Quick Review (page 27). ...0EV Dark Bright a Set the mode dial to be seen. When the shutter speed is slow or high • The histogram may appear in the digital zoom area - c Adjust the exposure based on the LCD screen at that time. When this happens, check the histogram while playing back a single...
... FINE 101 4 Number of pixels. b Press to the right side. When the image size is displayed - When the flash strobes - When using other cameras. When a still image is rotated • The histogram before and after you press while playing back a single image (page 38) or during Quick Review (page 27). ...0EV Dark Bright a Set the mode dial to be seen. When the shutter speed is slow or high • The histogram may appear in the digital zoom area - c Adjust the exposure based on the LCD screen at that time. When this happens, check the histogram while playing back a single...
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... off with the LCD screen p Turn on the LCD screen (page 33). Shooting still images / movies Symptom Cause Solution The LCD screen is set to place the lens farther away from the subject than [640 (Fine)]. p Set [Digital Zoom] to the auto focus mode (page 51). p Install charged batteries (page ...to any setting other than 79). p Set it to [Smart] or [Off] in the SET UP settings. • This function cannot be used the camera. Cause Solution • If you shoot a movie. p Set the image size to zoom. • You cannot change the zoom scaling while -
... off with the LCD screen p Turn on the LCD screen (page 33). Shooting still images / movies Symptom Cause Solution The LCD screen is set to place the lens farther away from the subject than [640 (Fine)]. p Set [Digital Zoom] to the auto focus mode (page 51). p Install charged batteries (page ...to any setting other than 79). p Set it to [Smart] or [Off] in the SET UP settings. • This function cannot be used the camera. Cause Solution • If you shoot a movie. p Set the image size to zoom. • You cannot change the zoom scaling while -
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...Digital Zoom] is set to [Precision]or [Off] in the SET UP settings. • The image size is set to check the image being displayed while you shoot. p This will have no effect on a stage. • The brightness of the LCD screen is set to other settings except [5M] (DSC-P93A), [4M] (DSC...-P73) and [3:2] (pages 22, 27). p Cancel the mode (page 62). Vertical streaks appear when you to [B&W]. p This is insufficient. mode. • The camera can record only one image, since the p Install charged batteries (...
...Digital Zoom] is set to [Precision]or [Off] in the SET UP settings. • The image size is set to check the image being displayed while you shoot. p This will have no effect on a stage. • The brightness of the LCD screen is set to other settings except [5M] (DSC-P93A), [4M] (DSC...-P73) and [3:2] (pages 22, 27). p Cancel the mode (page 62). Vertical streaks appear when you to [B&W]. p This is insufficient. mode. • The camera can record only one image, since the p Install charged batteries (...
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... Stick PRO" or set to select the folder that is low or zero. You cannot create any more folders • The folder whose first three digits of the "Memory Stick" is "999" exists on the "Memory Stick." (For example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE) Select other than [640 (Fine)] ...indicator may occur due to the recording position (page 119). You cannot record images. Select other folders (page 48). • Camera shake may flash even though there are still 5 to other folders, or create a new folder. Warnings and messages The following messages appear on the "Memory Stick" with ...
... Stick PRO" or set to select the folder that is low or zero. You cannot create any more folders • The folder whose first three digits of the "Memory Stick" is "999" exists on the "Memory Stick." (For example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE) Select other than [640 (Fine)] ...indicator may occur due to the recording position (page 119). You cannot record images. Select other folders (page 48). • Camera shake may flash even though there are still 5 to other folders, or create a new folder. Warnings and messages The following messages appear on the "Memory Stick" with ...
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... Format the "Memory Stick" (page 44). Contact your camera, or the data is not still functioning well after trying the countermeasure a couple of times, the camera may need to be used with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Turn the power off and on the "...then turn on the state of a letter and four numerical digits. is trouble with an alphabet letter appears Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. cannot be repaired. Self-diagnosis display -If a code starting with your camera's hardware. times. If this occurs, check the following code ...
... Format the "Memory Stick" (page 44). Contact your camera, or the data is not still functioning well after trying the countermeasure a couple of times, the camera may need to be used with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Turn the power off and on the "...then turn on the state of a letter and four numerical digits. is trouble with an alphabet letter appears Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. cannot be repaired. Self-diagnosis display -If a code starting with your camera's hardware. times. If this occurs, check the following code ...
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...image. (Memory Stick Tool) Item Format Setting OK / Cancel 116 Create REC. Changes a folder for recording images (page 48). When shooting still images, selects whether to focus on a "Memory Stick," including even protected images (page 44). Folder Change REC. SET UP items Set ...The date and time will not be inserted in the dark. Helps when it is played back. Default settings are indicated with x. (Camera) Item AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Setting xSingle / Monitor xSmart / Precision / Off Day&Time / Date / xOff Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review...
...image. (Memory Stick Tool) Item Format Setting OK / Cancel 116 Create REC. Changes a folder for recording images (page 48). When shooting still images, selects whether to focus on a "Memory Stick," including even protected images (page 44). Folder Change REC. SET UP items Set ...The date and time will not be inserted in the dark. Helps when it is played back. Default settings are indicated with x. (Camera) Item AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Setting xSingle / Monitor xSmart / Precision / Off Day&Time / Date / xOff Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review...
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...117 PictBridge 72 Picture Effect 62 Picture Package 92 Playback zoom 64 Power on/off 17 Precautions 118 Precision digital zoom 27 Print (DPOF) mark 70 Program auto shooting 10 Protect 68 Q Quick Review 27 R Red...display 110 Self-timer 30 Sepia 62 SET UP 47, 116 Sharpness 113 Shooting movies 79 Shooting still images 25 Shutter speed 52 Single AF 50 Single screen 38 Slide show 65 Smart zoom 27 ... metering 57 T Twilight 35 Twilight portrait 35 U USB 86, 96 USB driver 85 Using your camera abroad 17 V VGA 23 Video CD 98 Viewing images on TV 40 Viewing movies on the LCD...
...117 PictBridge 72 Picture Effect 62 Picture Package 92 Playback zoom 64 Power on/off 17 Precautions 118 Precision digital zoom 27 Print (DPOF) mark 70 Program auto shooting 10 Protect 68 Q Quick Review 27 R Red...display 110 Self-timer 30 Sepia 62 SET UP 47, 116 Sharpness 113 Shooting movies 79 Shooting still images 25 Shutter speed 52 Single AF 50 Single screen 38 Slide show 65 Smart zoom 27 ... metering 57 T Twilight 35 Twilight portrait 35 U USB 86, 96 USB driver 85 Using your camera abroad 17 V VGA 23 Video CD 98 Viewing images on TV 40 Viewing movies on the LCD...