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... your computer _______ Troubleshooting Additional information Index 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 image printing PictBridge printer) Enjoying movies Enjoying images on the bottom. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit...
... your computer _______ Troubleshooting Additional information Index 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 image printing PictBridge printer) Enjoying movies Enjoying images on the bottom. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit...
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...receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help preserve our environment by returning your nearest Sony service station. You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may...provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the plug supplied need to power this equipment for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of this digital camera. and Canada RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are designed to radio communications. This ...
...receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help preserve our environment by returning your nearest Sony service station. You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may...provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the plug supplied need to power this equipment for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of this digital camera. and Canada RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are designed to radio communications. This ...
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... hardly. No compensation for contents of the recording Contents of the recording cannot be contrary to make sure that constantly appear on your camera or recording medium, etc. Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. This is working correctly. Remove dirt from the surface of the flash..., there may occur. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. 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...
... hardly. No compensation for contents of the recording Contents of the recording cannot be contrary to make sure that constantly appear on your camera or recording medium, etc. Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. This is working correctly. Remove dirt from the surface of the flash..., there may occur. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. 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...
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...to remove it before using this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera. The pictures used in this manual are, in this camera. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory... developers or manufacturers. Do not expose the camera to sand or dust Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause the camera to it may cause a malfunction. The power zoom lens This camera is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media...
...to remove it before using this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera. The pictures used in this manual are, in this camera. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory... developers or manufacturers. Do not expose the camera to sand or dust Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause the camera to it may cause a malfunction. The power zoom lens This camera is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media...
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......58 Adjusting the flash level - Table of 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 22 Image size and quality 23 Basic... started 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 a TV screen 40 Deleting still images Deleting images 42 Formatting a "Memory Stick 44 Before advanced operations How to the subject - Multi Burst...
......58 Adjusting the flash level - Table of 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 22 Image size and quality 23 Basic... started 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 a TV screen 40 Deleting still images Deleting images 42 Formatting a "Memory Stick 44 Before advanced operations How to the subject - Multi Burst...
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...85 Connecting the camera to your computer 86 Copying images 87 Viewing the images on your computer Copying images to print - If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears ..... 110 Additional information The number of a still image - Slide show 65 Rotating still images - For ...back images shot in Multi Burst mode 66 Playing back continuously 67 Playing back frame by frame 67 Still image editing Protecting images - Print (DPOF) mark 70 Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer 72 Printing images 73 Printing index-...
...85 Connecting the camera to your computer 86 Copying images 87 Viewing the images on your computer Copying images to print - If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears ..... 110 Additional information The number of a still image - Slide show 65 Rotating still images - For ...back images shot in Multi Burst mode 66 Playing back continuously 67 Playing back frame by frame 67 Still image editing Protecting images - Print (DPOF) mark 70 Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer 72 Printing images 73 Printing index-...
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... that you can attach an adaptor ring (not supplied). • Use a tripod with a screw length of operation. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the...
... that you can attach an adaptor ring (not supplied). • Use a tripod with a screw length of operation. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the...
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... to the POWER button side. (Movie shooting) You can shoot movies (page 79). (Playback/Editing) You can set the desired functions using your camera, set the mark on the scene conditions in the auto adjustment mode. M (Manual exposure shooting) You can change the settings of the... camera (pages 47 and 116). However, 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/Editing) You can set the desired functions using your camera, set the mark on the scene conditions in the auto adjustment mode. M (Manual exposure shooting) You can change the settings of the... camera (pages 47 and 116). However, 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...
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... you use the batteries described above, we cannot guarantee full performance of the camera by property of the batteries. Due to the characteristics of alkaline batteries, the camera may shut off with your camera before using them. • Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible ...charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries supplied with the lens portion extended if you use the supplied Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. In this camera. NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) - If some batteries are noticeably weaker. This is recommend that cannot be able to the supplied...
... you use the batteries described above, we cannot guarantee full performance of the camera by property of the batteries. Due to the characteristics of alkaline batteries, the camera may shut off with your camera before using them. • Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible ...charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries supplied with the lens portion extended if you use the supplied Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. In this camera. NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) - If some batteries are noticeably weaker. This is recommend that cannot be able to the supplied...
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... mode (page 65) and leave it that have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that way until the batteries are used up of the camera can be caused. marks inside the battery case. • Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the battery charger. 1 , Open the... skin, the operating time of the battery, and personal scald or injury may be greatly reduced. 13 Never use up the batteries completely, put the camera in any way.
... mode (page 65) and leave it that have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that way until the batteries are used up of the camera can be caused. marks inside the battery case. • Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the battery charger. 1 , Open the... skin, the operating time of the battery, and personal scald or injury may be greatly reduced. 13 Never use up the batteries completely, put the camera in any way.
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... amount of power remaining using alkaline batteries, the correct battery remaining time is closed when it on. • Based on the conditions under which the camera is being used and the state of batteries made by different manufacturers, the power may not be correctly indicated. • When using the following symbols...
... amount of power remaining using alkaline batteries, the correct battery remaining time is closed when it on. • Based on the conditions under which the camera is being used and the state of batteries made by different manufacturers, the power may not be correctly indicated. • When using the following symbols...
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... depending on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) No. The image quality is set to [Fine] - [AF Mode] is based on the conditions of Battery size screen images life (min.) DSC-P93A On 5M Off Approx. 410 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-P93A Approx. 210 Approx. 270 DSC-P73 Approx. 210 Approx. 270 3) Shooting continuously at a...
... depending on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) No. The image quality is set to [Fine] - [AF Mode] is based on the conditions of Battery size screen images life (min.) DSC-P93A On 5M Off Approx. 410 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-P93A Approx. 210 Approx. 270 DSC-P73 Approx. 210 Approx. 270 3) Shooting continuously at a...
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The camera has been turned on and off the power by . The zoom is used frequently - [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright] in the SET UP settings - [... cannot be recorded/viewed are decreased under the following conditions: - Connect the plug with this camera. • Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the camera. Using the AC Adaptor • The number of the camera and the wall outlet (wall socket). • The set is not disconnected from the...
The camera has been turned on and off the power by . The zoom is used frequently - [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright] in the SET UP settings - [... cannot be recorded/viewed are decreased under the following conditions: - Connect the plug with this camera. • Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the camera. Using the AC Adaptor • The number of the camera and the wall outlet (wall socket). • The set is not disconnected from the...
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... green and the power is connected to preserve battery power. To turn off the power Press POWER again, the POWER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off. • When you turn the power on the power. This may cause a malfunction. When you turn on . The Auto Power Off function If... no tasks are being played back • A slide show is being shown • A cable is on the camera for the first time, the Clock Set screen appears (page 18). However, in the following circumstances, even if the batteries are being used to power...
... green and the power is connected to preserve battery power. To turn off the power Press POWER again, the POWER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off. • When you turn the power on the power. This may cause a malfunction. When you turn on . The Auto Power Off function If... no tasks are being played back • A slide show is being shown • A cable is on the camera for the first time, the Clock Set screen appears (page 18). However, in the following circumstances, even if the batteries are being used to power...
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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 or the SET UP...
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...
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... 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. If you insert a "Memory Stick," push it as far as shown in the direction of the arrow....battery/"Memory Stick" cover. • For details on "Memory Stick," see page 119. 2 , Insert the "Memory Stick." 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. The data may not be corrupted. 21 ...
... 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. If you insert a "Memory Stick," push it as far as shown in the direction of the arrow....battery/"Memory Stick" cover. • For details on "Memory Stick," see page 119. 2 , Insert the "Memory Stick." 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. The data may not be corrupted. 21 ...
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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 fewer. For example, a 5M (2592×1944) size image indicates that there are 2592 ...to shoot. Shooting still images Image size and quality You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the image size and image quality Image size 5M 1) (2592×1944) Larger (DSC-P93A) 3:2 2) (2592×1728) (DSC-P93A) 4M 1) (2304×1728) (DSC-P73) 3:2 2) (2304×1536) (DSC-P73) 3M ...
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 fewer. For example, a 5M (2592×1944) size image indicates that there are 2592 ...to shoot. Shooting still images Image size and quality You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the image size and image quality Image size 5M 1) (2592×1944) Larger (DSC-P93A) 3:2 2) (2592×1728) (DSC-P93A) 4M 1) (2304×1728) (DSC-P73) 3:2 2) (2304×1536) (DSC-P73) 3M ...
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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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... to a subject is as when you press POWER to , 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-P93A: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/ 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T). Basic still image shooting -
... to a subject is as when you press POWER to , 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-P93A: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/ 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T). Basic still image shooting -
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...while with in the following subjects. See page 49 for a split second depending on the subject.) • If you try to use with the camera turned on, power is automatically shut off to the subject position and size, and "AF mode" which sets the focus position according to preserve ... reflection, such as that is not complete. The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is achieved, the camera beeps. The Auto Focus function may be canceled. • When the camera does not beep, the AF adjustment is hard to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator will ...
...while with in the following subjects. See page 49 for a split second depending on the subject.) • If you try to use with the camera turned on, power is automatically shut off to the subject position and size, and "AF mode" which sets the focus position according to preserve ... reflection, such as that is not complete. The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is achieved, the camera beeps. The Auto Focus function may be canceled. • When the camera does not beep, the AF adjustment is hard to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator will ...