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DSC-P73/P93A Serial No. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer _______ Troubleshooting Additional information Index Record the serial number in the space provided below. DSC-P73/P93A © 2004 Sony Corporation 2-189-207-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before...
DSC-P73/P93A Serial No. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer _______ Troubleshooting Additional information Index Record the serial number in the space provided below. DSC-P73/P93A © 2004 Sony Corporation 2-189-207-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before...
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...Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P93A Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P73 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics ...you have any questions about this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture. Operation is ...
...Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P93A Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P73 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics ...you have any questions about this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture. Operation is ...
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.... 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...Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) No. The image quality is set to [Single] - of Battery size screen images life (min.) DSC-P93A On 5M Off Approx. 410 Approx. 205 Approx. 740 Approx. 370 VGA On (E-Mail) Off Approx. 410 Approx. 205 Approx. 740 Approx. 370 DSC-P73...
.... 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...Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) No. The image quality is set to [Single] - of Battery size screen images life (min.) DSC-P93A On 5M Off Approx. 410 Approx. 205 Approx. 740 Approx. 370 VGA On (E-Mail) Off Approx. 410 Approx. 205 Approx. 740 Approx. 370 DSC-P73...
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... is set to and turn on the control button. Setting the still image size Mode dial DSC-P93A 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-P93A 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 , Set the mode...
... is set to and turn on the control button. Setting the still image size Mode dial DSC-P93A 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-P93A 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 , Set the mode...
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... of the image size The following illustration shows a brief image using each camera. 2) This option records images in the "Memory Stick" is [5M] (DSC-P93A) or [4M] (DSC-P73). You can select an image quality level from Fine (high quality) or Standard. Shooting still images Image size and quality You can choose image size (number of...
... of the image size The following illustration shows a brief image using each camera. 2) This option records images in the "Memory Stick" is [5M] (DSC-P93A) or [4M] (DSC-P73). You can select an image quality level from Fine (high quality) or Standard. Shooting still images Image size and quality You can choose image size (number of...
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DSC-P73: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) To shoot subjects at distances closer than this, use...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... lens portion while it is as follows: DSC-P93A: 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 with the camera, be careful so that your fingers do ...
DSC-P73: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) To shoot subjects at distances closer than this, use...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... lens portion while it is as follows: DSC-P93A: 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 with the camera, be careful so that your fingers do ...
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... lens surface DSC-P73: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W/T) from the lens surface • The lens moves when the zoom feature is deleted. • The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to the image processing. Zoom Your camera is 3×. In this case, the digital zoom area ...indicator appears on the control button. To use only the optical zoom, set , the zoom method switches from smart zoom or precision digital zoom. Shooting still images Checking the last image shot - To delete the image displayed on the control button, then press z. To return to choose ...
... lens surface DSC-P73: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W/T) from the lens surface • The lens moves when the zoom feature is deleted. • The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to the image processing. Zoom Your camera is 3×. In this case, the digital zoom area ...indicator appears on the control button. To use only the optical zoom, set , the zoom method switches from smart zoom or precision digital zoom. Shooting still images Checking the last image shot - To delete the image displayed on the control button, then press z. To return to choose ...
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...digital zoom, set [Digital Zoom] to [4M] or [3:2]. DSC-P93A Image size 3M 1M VGA (E-Mail) Maximum zoom scale 3.8× 6.1× 12× Smart zoom cannot be used when the image size is digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator • The zoom scaling indicator differs according to [Precision] in the SET UP settings (page 116). DSC-P73... Image size 3M 1M VGA (E-Mail) Maximum zoom scale 3.4× 5.4× 10× Smart zoom cannot be used when the image size is smart zoom. Optical zoom: Smart zoom: Precision digital zoom: • The AF ...
...digital zoom, set [Digital Zoom] to [4M] or [3:2]. DSC-P93A Image size 3M 1M VGA (E-Mail) Maximum zoom scale 3.8× 6.1× 12× Smart zoom cannot be used when the image size is digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator • The zoom scaling indicator differs according to [Precision] in the SET UP settings (page 116). DSC-P73... Image size 3M 1M VGA (E-Mail) Maximum zoom scale 3.4× 5.4× 10× Smart zoom cannot be used when the image size is smart zoom. Optical zoom: Smart zoom: Precision digital zoom: • The AF ...
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... cm (4 inches) from the end of subjects like flowers or insects, shoot using the macro feature. The indicator disappears from the end of the lens DSC-P73: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) from the LCD screen. 29 We recommend that you set to focus on the control button again. The (macro) indicator... , and press B ( ) on the control button. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . When the zoom is set all the way to the T side: DSC-P93A: Approx. 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) from the end of the lens 1 , Set the mode dial to its Wend. Macro VGA 101 98 VGA 101 97...
... cm (4 inches) from the end of subjects like flowers or insects, shoot using the macro feature. The indicator disappears from the end of the lens DSC-P73: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) from the LCD screen. 29 We recommend that you set to focus on the control button again. The (macro) indicator... , and press B ( ) on the control button. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . When the zoom is set all the way to the T side: DSC-P93A: Approx. 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) from the end of the lens 1 , Set the mode dial to its Wend. Macro VGA 101 98 VGA 101 97...
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... to select a flash mode. Selecting a flash mode Shooting still images VGA 101 98 SAF , Set the mode dial to , and press v ( ) on lighting conditions. No indicator (Auto): The camera decides to use the flash, set to (No flash). ...when [ISO] is set to [Auto]): DSCP93A: 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 2.5 m (8 feet 2 1/2 inches) (T) • The flash fires twice. When shooting against...
... to select a flash mode. Selecting a flash mode Shooting still images VGA 101 98 SAF , Set the mode dial to , and press v ( ) on lighting conditions. No indicator (Auto): The camera decides to use the flash, set to (No flash). ...when [ISO] is set to [Auto]): DSCP93A: 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 2.5 m (8 feet 2 1/2 inches) (T) • The flash fires twice. When shooting against...
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...M, you cannot set to M, you play back images recorded in Multi Burst mode on the camera, see page 111. • When you cannot select shutter speeds of images that can choose...). • The following functions cannot be recorded, see page 66. 61 Advanced still image shooting The menu appears. Smart zoom - Shooting in sports, for checking your... with the flash - Shooting with v. d Select (Interval) with b/B, then select the desired between-frame interval with v/ V. DSC-P73: Fine 4M 4 3:2 4 3M 4 1M 10 VGA (E-Mail) 30 (Units: images) Standard 6 6 7 18 30 ...
...M, you cannot set to M, you play back images recorded in Multi Burst mode on the camera, see page 111. • When you cannot select shutter speeds of images that can choose...). • The following functions cannot be recorded, see page 66. 61 Advanced still image shooting The menu appears. Smart zoom - Shooting in sports, for checking your... with the flash - Shooting with v. d Select (Interval) with b/B, then select the desired between-frame interval with v/ V. DSC-P73: Fine 4M 4 3:2 4 3M 4 1M 10 VGA (E-Mail) 30 (Units: images) Standard 6 6 7 18 30 ...
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...to 3:2-sized image. • If you want to resize a 3:2-sized image, black bands will appear at the top and bottom of the image. 69 Still image editing MENU Control button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to the following sizes. c Press MENU. e Select the new size with b/B. To cancel...b/B, then press z. The - Next, select [On], then press z. To release protection of a recorded image, and save it as the newest file. DSC-P93A: 5M, 3M, 1M, VGA DSC-P73: 4M, 3M, 1M, VGA The original image is protected. The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as a new file. The - The...
...to 3:2-sized image. • If you want to resize a 3:2-sized image, black bands will appear at the top and bottom of the image. 69 Still image editing MENU Control button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to the following sizes. c Press MENU. e Select the new size with b/B. To cancel...b/B, then press z. The - Next, select [On], then press z. To release protection of a recorded image, and save it as the newest file. DSC-P93A: 5M, 3M, 1M, VGA DSC-P73: 4M, 3M, 1M, VGA The original image is protected. The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as a new file. The - The...
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...white). • [PFX] (P.Effect) is set to [5M] (DSC-P93A), [4M] (DSC-P73) or [3:2]. • You are shooting in Multi Burst mode (pages 27, 61). - p This is insufficient. p Set [Digital Zoom] to other settings except [5M] (DSC-P93A), [4M] (DSC-P73) and [3:2] (pages 22, 27). p Adjust the brightness of the...subject with a light source behind the subject. • The brightness of the LCD screen is too low. mode. • The camera can record only one image, since the p Install charged batteries (page 11). remaining battery level is not a malfunction. Symptom Cause Solution...
...white). • [PFX] (P.Effect) is set to [5M] (DSC-P93A), [4M] (DSC-P73) or [3:2]. • You are shooting in Multi Burst mode (pages 27, 61). - p This is insufficient. p Set [Digital Zoom] to other settings except [5M] (DSC-P93A), [4M] (DSC-P73) and [3:2] (pages 22, 27). p Adjust the brightness of the...subject with a light source behind the subject. • The brightness of the LCD screen is too low. mode. • The camera can record only one image, since the p Install charged batteries (page 11). remaining battery level is not a malfunction. Symptom Cause Solution...
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Sets the metering region. Protects/unprotects images against accidental erasure (page 68). - Selects still images you want to attach/cancel the print (DPOF) mark (page 70). - Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 72). Starts the ... special effects for the image (page 62). Repeats the slide show . 5M (DSC-P93A) / 4M (DSC-P73) / Changes the recorded image size (page 69). (For single-image screen only.) 3M / 1M / VGA / Cancel (counter-clockwise) / (clockwise) / OK / Cancel Rotates the still image (page 66). (For single-image screen only.) OK / Cancel Divides a...
Sets the metering region. Protects/unprotects images against accidental erasure (page 68). - Selects still images you want to attach/cancel the print (DPOF) mark (page 70). - Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 72). Starts the ... special effects for the image (page 62). Repeats the slide show . 5M (DSC-P93A) / 4M (DSC-P73) / Changes the recorded image size (page 69). (For single-image screen only.) 3M / 1M / VGA / Cancel (counter-clockwise) / (clockwise) / OK / Cancel Rotates the still image (page 66). (For single-image screen only.) OK / Cancel Divides a...
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... battery charger works properly. Specifications x Camera [System] Image device DSC-P93A 9.04 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD Primary color filter DSC-P73 6.85 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD Primary color filter Total pixels number of camera DSC-P93A Approx. 5 255 000 pixels DSC-P73 Approx. 4 231 000 pixels Effective pixels... number of the malfunction. This may cause leakage, explosion, or overheating of the battery. • When charging a high capacity battery other batteries except the Sony nickel-...
... battery charger works properly. Specifications x Camera [System] Image device DSC-P93A 9.04 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD Primary color filter DSC-P73 6.85 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD Primary color filter Total pixels number of camera DSC-P93A Approx. 5 255 000 pixels DSC-P73 Approx. 4 231 000 pixels Effective pixels... number of the malfunction. This may cause leakage, explosion, or overheating of the battery. • When charging a high capacity battery other batteries except the Sony nickel-...
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... Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2, JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording medium "Memory Stick" Flash Recommended distance (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto) DSC-P93A 0.2 to 3.5 m (7 7/8 inches to 11 feet 5 7/8 inches) (W) 0.6 to 2.5 m (23 5/8 inches to 8 feet 2 1/2 inches) (T) DSC-P73 ...nickel hydride batteries (2) 2.4 V AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting with LCD screen on) DSC-P93A 1.2 W DSC-P73 1.1 W Operating temperature range 0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F) Storage temperature range −20...
... Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2, JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording medium "Memory Stick" Flash Recommended distance (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto) DSC-P93A 0.2 to 3.5 m (7 7/8 inches to 11 feet 5 7/8 inches) (W) 0.6 to 2.5 m (23 5/8 inches to 8 feet 2 1/2 inches) (T) DSC-P73 ...nickel hydride batteries (2) 2.4 V AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting with LCD screen on) DSC-P93A 1.2 W DSC-P73 1.1 W Operating temperature range 0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F) Storage temperature range −20...
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Additional information 123 Accessories • HR6 (size AA) Ni-MH batteries (2) • Battery case (1) • BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH Battery charger (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) • USB cable (1) • A/V connecting cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • "Memory Stick" (DSC-P93A: 32MB/DSC-P73: 16MB) (1) • CD-ROM (USB driver: SPVD-012) (1) • Operating Instructions (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Additional information 123 Accessories • HR6 (size AA) Ni-MH batteries (2) • Battery case (1) • BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH Battery charger (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) • USB cable (1) • A/V connecting cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • "Memory Stick" (DSC-P93A: 32MB/DSC-P73: 16MB) (1) • CD-ROM (USB driver: SPVD-012) (1) • Operating Instructions (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.