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...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" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may cause malfunctions. • Do not press the LCD screen hardly. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to direct sunlight for Camera File system universal...
...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" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may cause malfunctions. • Do not press the LCD screen hardly. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to direct sunlight for Camera File system universal...
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The power zoom lens This camera is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United ...under similar conditions, be careful not to your camera. However, the ™ or ® marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is equipped with power zoom lens. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "MagicGate," are not...
The power zoom lens This camera is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United ...under similar conditions, be careful not to your camera. However, the ™ or ® marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is equipped with power zoom lens. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "MagicGate," are not...
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... the AC Adaptor 16 Using your camera abroad 17 Turning 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 ... focus range finder frame - Quick Review 27 Using the zoom feature 27 Shooting close-ups - Table of 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 - Manual Exposure 52 Adjusting the exposure - Multi Burst 61...
... the AC Adaptor 16 Using your camera abroad 17 Turning 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 ... focus range finder frame - Quick Review 27 Using the zoom feature 27 Shooting close-ups - Table of 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 - Manual Exposure 52 Adjusting the exposure - Multi Burst 61...
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Protect 68 Changing image size - 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 your computer - Resize 69 Choosing images ...code starting with an alphabet letter appears ..... 110 Additional information The number of a still image - 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...
Protect 68 Changing image size - 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 your computer - Resize 69 Choosing images ...code starting with an alphabet letter appears ..... 110 Additional information The number of a still image - 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...
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...) jack (40) J (Image 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
...) jack (40) J (Image 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
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... Approx. 6 hours This represents the time required to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries using up the existing charge, the so-called memory effect* can occur, and the low battery warning will charge faster. the situation in approximately six hours. To remove the batteries Press the.... • If you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries before using up the battery fully, and then recharging it, should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" - If the +/- CHARGE lamp to a wall outlet (wall socket) 2 Power cord (Mains lead) , Connect the battery charger to use...
... Approx. 6 hours This represents the time required to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries using up the existing charge, the so-called memory effect* can occur, and the low battery warning will charge faster. the situation in approximately six hours. To remove the batteries Press the.... • If you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries before using up the battery fully, and then recharging it, should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" - If the +/- CHARGE lamp to a wall outlet (wall socket) 2 Power cord (Mains lead) , Connect the battery charger to use...
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...reduced. 13 Match the +/- marks inside the battery case. • Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the battery/"Memory Stick" cover by wiping them with a film of dirt or oil from which the seals have been split in any way. Turn up ... poles of the battery charger. 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Getting started Inserting the batteries • To use batteries from the skin, the operating time of the camera can be caused. Never use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the direction of the batteries to the +/ - poles...
...reduced. 13 Match the +/- marks inside the battery case. • Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the battery/"Memory Stick" cover by wiping them with a film of dirt or oil from which the seals have been split in any way. Turn up ... poles of the battery charger. 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Getting started Inserting the batteries • To use batteries from the skin, the operating time of the camera can be caused. Never use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the direction of the batteries to the +/ - poles...
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...may shut off , press to turn it clicks. The cover is closed when it on. • Based on the conditions under which the camera is being used and the state of the charge, or on the environment, this case, replace the batteries with use, the battery remaining ...following symbols. Battery Battery remaining remaining guidelines indicator (A full charge is not indicated. To remove the batteries Turn up the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, then remove the batteries. • Make sure you do not drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery...
...may shut off , press to turn it clicks. The cover is closed when it on. • Based on the conditions under which the camera is being used and the state of the charge, or on the environment, this case, replace the batteries with use, the battery remaining ...following symbols. Battery Battery remaining remaining guidelines indicator (A full charge is not indicated. To remove the batteries Turn up the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, then remove the batteries. • Make sure you do not drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery...
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...Sony alkaline batteries 1) Shooting in normal mode with fully charged batteries at [160] image size 15 Getting started The flash strobes once every two times - of Image size images Battery life (min.) DSC-P93A...be recorded or viewed take into account changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as time passes (page 120). Shooting one ...Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) No. Shooting still images Under the average conditions1) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) Image LCD No. The numbers of Battery size screen images life (min.) DSC-P93A...
...Sony alkaline batteries 1) Shooting in normal mode with fully charged batteries at [160] image size 15 Getting started The flash strobes once every two times - of Image size images Battery life (min.) DSC-P93A...be recorded or viewed take into account changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as time passes (page 120). Shooting one ...Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) No. Shooting still images Under the average conditions1) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) Image LCD No. The numbers of Battery size screen images life (min.) DSC-P93A...
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..."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." Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Shooting still ... careful not to pop it correctly, a proper recording or playback may be carried out. 3 , Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Turn up the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, and slide the cover in the illustration. • Whenever you do not insert it out. •...
..."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." Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Shooting still ... careful not to pop it correctly, a proper recording or playback may be carried out. 3 , Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Turn up the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, and slide the cover in the illustration. • Whenever you do not insert it out. •...
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... your home page. 23 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. However, the amount of data needed to match the size of images you get better quality...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...
... your home page. 23 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. However, the amount of data needed to match the size of images you get better quality...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...
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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 ... 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 ... 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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...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 when you press POWER to a subject is as follows: DSC-P93A: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/ 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T). Basic still image shooting - DSC-P73: Approx...power or when the zoom function is working (page 27). • You 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 ...
...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 when you press POWER to a subject is as follows: DSC-P93A: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/ 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T). Basic still image shooting - DSC-P73: Approx...power or when the zoom function is working (page 27). • You 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 ...
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...When the recording lamp (page 9) goes out, you release your finger from the shutter button, shooting will change to shoot a subject that 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 ...for a while with in the following subjects. There are performed for details. The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is achieved, the camera beeps. When the focus is saved in the "Memory Stick." When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, the...
...When the recording lamp (page 9) goes out, you release your finger from the shutter button, shooting will change to shoot a subject that 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 ...for a while with in the following subjects. There are performed for details. The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is achieved, the camera beeps. When the focus is saved in the "Memory Stick." When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, the...
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... is also called "initialization." • The supplied "Memory Stick" and those available commercially, are already formatted, and can be used immediately. • When 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 "Memory Stick" will be deleted. "Access" appears on the LCD screen and all the...
... is also called "initialization." • The supplied "Memory Stick" and those available commercially, are already formatted, and can be used immediately. • When 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 "Memory Stick" will be deleted. "Access" appears on the LCD screen and all the...
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.... The "Formatting" message appears on the control button, then press z. OK Cancel 2 , Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the camera. 3 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v on the control button, then press B. When this message disappears, the format is complete. 45 Folder: Format All data will be ...erased Ready? Select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z. Deleting still images Memory Stick Tool Format: OK Create REC. Select [Format] with v on the LCD screen. Folder: Cancel Change REC.
.... The "Formatting" message appears on the control button, then press z. OK Cancel 2 , Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the camera. 3 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v on the control button, then press B. When this message disappears, the format is complete. 45 Folder: Format All data will be ...erased Ready? Select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z. Deleting still images Memory Stick Tool Format: OK Create REC. Select [Format] with v on the LCD screen. Folder: Cancel Change REC.
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... created or selected. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with B/v , then press z. Folder] with B/v/V, and [OK] with v/V, [Create REC. folder 102MSDCF Ready? Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. You cannot move images to SET UP. Create REC. OK Cancel c Select [OK] with the camera. • Images are recorded in... folders up to SET UP. The creating folder screen appears. Creating or selecting a folder Your camera can be stored in one higher than the largest number in the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. You can select the folder used to 4000 images...
... created or selected. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with B/v , then press z. Folder] with B/v/V, and [OK] with v/V, [Create REC. folder 102MSDCF Ready? Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. You cannot move images to SET UP. Create REC. OK Cancel c Select [OK] with the camera. • Images are recorded in... folders up to SET UP. The creating folder screen appears. Creating or selecting a folder Your camera can be stored in one higher than the largest number in the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. You can select the folder used to 4000 images...
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... Mode) with b/B, then select [Burst] with v/V. +: Makes the flash level higher than normal. You can shoot images until the maximum number of the "Memory Stick" is used up, recording stops even if you release the shutter button in succession Used to , P, M, , or . b Press MENU. The recording stops if... capacity of images are shot when you press and hold the shutter button. The menu appears. Shooting images in the midst of images shot continuously DSC-P93A: (Units: images) Fine Standard 5M 9 15 3:2 9 15 3M 13 24 1M 32 59 VGA (E-Mail) 100 100 60 You can do...
... Mode) with b/B, then select [Burst] with v/V. +: Makes the flash level higher than normal. You can shoot images until the maximum number of the "Memory Stick" is used up, recording stops even if you release the shutter button in succession Used to , P, M, , or . b Press MENU. The recording stops if... capacity of images are shot when you press and hold the shutter button. The menu appears. Shooting images in the midst of images shot continuously DSC-P93A: (Units: images) Fine Standard 5M 9 15 3:2 9 15 3M 13 24 1M 32 59 VGA (E-Mail) 100 100 60 You can do...
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... 1:05:34AM OK Cancel BACK/NEXT e Select [OK] with b, then press z. Advanced still image viewing 63 b Press MENU. Selecting the folder and playing back images - When multiple folders are created in the "Memory Stick" When the first or last image in this folder" appears. d Select the desired ...folder with b/B. Advanced still image viewing On the single screen VGA 101 9/9 101-0009 2005 1 1 10:30PM...
... 1:05:34AM OK Cancel BACK/NEXT e Select [OK] with b, then press z. Advanced still image viewing 63 b Press MENU. Selecting the folder and playing back images - When multiple folders are created in the "Memory Stick" When the first or last image in this folder" appears. d Select the desired ...folder with b/B. Advanced still image viewing On the single screen VGA 101 9/9 101-0009 2005 1 1 10:30PM...
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c Select (Slide) with v/V/b/B. Set the following items with b/B, then press z. Off:Plays through the images one after another. Advanced still image viewing 65 To stop slide show playback Press z, select [Exit] with V/B, then press z. This is approximate, and may vary ... To skip to . Playing back successive images - 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. The menu appears. Repeat On:Plays the images back repeatedly. To cancel the slide show Press B (next...
c Select (Slide) with v/V/b/B. Set the following items with b/B, then press z. Off:Plays through the images one after another. Advanced still image viewing 65 To stop slide show playback Press z, select [Exit] with V/B, then press z. This is approximate, and may vary ... To skip to . Playing back successive images - 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. The menu appears. Repeat On:Plays the images back repeatedly. To cancel the slide show Press B (next...