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Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. DSC-P73/P93 © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-091-340-12(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still .... Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer _______ Troubleshooting Additional information Index DSC-P73/P93 Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. DSC-P73/P93 © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-091-340-12(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still .... Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer _______ Troubleshooting Additional information Index DSC-P73/P93 Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
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... authority to operate this product, you may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P73 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Bernardo Dr... including interference that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of electric shock to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P93 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For the Customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. This symbol is intended to alert the ...
... authority to operate this product, you may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P73 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Bernardo Dr... including interference that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of electric shock to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P93 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For the Customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. This symbol is intended to alert the ...
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... 460 DSC-P73 4M Approx. 9800 Approx. 490 VGA (E-Mail) Approx. 9800 Approx. 490 2) Viewing single images in the following situations: - Shooting still images Under the average conditions1) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) Image LCD No. The zoom is based on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & ...(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...
... 460 DSC-P73 4M Approx. 9800 Approx. 490 VGA (E-Mail) Approx. 9800 Approx. 490 2) Viewing single images in the following situations: - Shooting still images Under the average conditions1) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) Image LCD No. The zoom is based on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & ...(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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... image size is turned off. 22 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 , Set the mode dial to...
... image size is turned off. 22 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 , Set the mode dial to...
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...image size The following illustration shows a brief image using each camera. 2) This option records images in the "Memory Stick" is shown by checking the table below. 1) The default setting is [5M] (DSC-P93) or [4M] (DSC-P73). Shooting still images Image size and quality You can choose ...(compression ratio) based on the image size and image quality Image size 5M 1) (2592×1944) Larger (DSC-P93) 3:2 2) (2592×1728) (DSC-P93) 4M 1) (2304×1728) (DSC-P73) 3:2 2) (2304×1536) (DSC-P73) 3M (2048×1536) 1M (1280×960) VGA (E-Mail) (640×480) Smaller Examples ...
...image size The following illustration shows a brief image using each camera. 2) This option records images in the "Memory Stick" is shown by checking the table below. 1) The default setting is [5M] (DSC-P93) or [4M] (DSC-P73). Shooting still images Image size and quality You can choose ...(compression ratio) based on the image size and image quality Image size 5M 1) (2592×1944) Larger (DSC-P93) 3:2 2) (2592×1728) (DSC-P93) 4M 1) (2304×1728) (DSC-P73) 3:2 2) (2304×1536) (DSC-P73) 3M (2048×1536) 1M (1280×960) VGA (E-Mail) (640×480) Smaller Examples ...
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... emitter, or AF illuminator (pages 8, 9). 1 , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. • The lens cover opens when the power is turned on. • Do not touch the lens portion... turn on the LCD screen shows the focus adjustment range. (AF range finder, see page 49.) 25 DSC-P73: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) To shoot subjects at distances closer than this, use the macro ...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...
... emitter, or AF illuminator (pages 8, 9). 1 , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. • The lens cover opens when the power is turned on. • Do not touch the lens portion... turn on the LCD screen shows the focus adjustment range. (AF range finder, see page 49.) 25 DSC-P73: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) To shoot subjects at distances closer than this, use the macro ...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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... the zoom buttons to the subject DSC-P93: 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 the lens surface • The lens moves when the zoom feature is being used. Digital zoom can be selected from optical zoom...select the zoom to the image processing. The image is 3×. Zoom Your camera is set [Digital Zoom] to digital zoom when the zoom scale exceeds 3×. Shooting still images Checking the last image shot - When digital zoom is equipped with v on the control button. To use only the ...
... the zoom buttons to the subject DSC-P93: 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 the lens surface • The lens moves when the zoom feature is being used. Digital zoom can be selected from optical zoom...select the zoom to the image processing. The image is 3×. Zoom Your camera is set [Digital Zoom] to digital zoom when the zoom scale exceeds 3×. Shooting still images Checking the last image shot - When digital zoom is equipped with v on the control button. To use only the ...
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..., set [Digital Zoom] to [5M] or [3:2]. DSC-P93 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 enlarged with the same feeling as follows. The default setting of the image size is smart zoom. 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 set to [Precision] in the SET UP settings (page 116). To set precision digital zoom, set [Digital Zoom] to [4M] or ...
..., set [Digital Zoom] to [5M] or [3:2]. DSC-P93 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 enlarged with the same feeling as follows. The default setting of the image size is smart zoom. 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 set to [Precision] in the SET UP settings (page 116). To set precision digital zoom, set [Digital Zoom] to [4M] or ...
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We recommend that you set all the way to the T side: DSC-P93: Approx. 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) from the end of the lens DSC-P73: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) from the end of the lens 1 , Set the mode dial to , and press B ( ) on the control button. Macro VGA 101 ...
We recommend that you set all the way to the T side: DSC-P93: Approx. 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) from the end of the lens DSC-P73: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) from the end of the lens 1 , Set the mode dial to , and press B ( ) on the control button. Macro VGA 101 ...
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... the next to shutter speed indicator. 52 Shooting with v/ V. Control button Shutter button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to "Return" and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode. Manual Exposure You can select from the following distance settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, ∞ (...Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select the distance to the subject with [0.5m] selected, press the zoom W button until the value stops flashing (DSC-P93 only). • Some of the distance settings are restricted based on the lower-left corner of a second and 30 seconds. VGA FINE 101 M 98...
... the next to shutter speed indicator. 52 Shooting with v/ V. Control button Shutter button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to "Return" and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode. Manual Exposure You can select from the following distance settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, ∞ (...Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select the distance to the subject with [0.5m] selected, press the zoom W button until the value stops flashing (DSC-P93 only). • Some of the distance settings are restricted based on the lower-left corner of a second and 30 seconds. VGA FINE 101 M 98...
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... are shot when you press and hold the shutter button. The menu appears. You can shoot images until the maximum number of images shot continuously DSC-P93: (Units: images) Fine Standard 5M 9 15 3:2 9 15 3M 13 24 1M 32 59 VGA (E-Mail) 100 100 60 Shooting images in the midst of the...
... are shot when you press and hold the shutter button. The menu appears. You can shoot images until the maximum number of images shot continuously DSC-P93: (Units: images) Fine Standard 5M 9 15 3:2 9 15 3M 13 24 1M 32 59 VGA (E-Mail) 100 100 60 Shooting images in the midst of the...
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... retained even after resizing. Next, select [On], then press z. The - To release protection In Step 5, select an image for which you try to . DSC-P93: 5M, 3M, 1M, VGA DSC-P73: 4M, 3M, 1M, VGA The original image is protected. The menu appears. To protect all the images in the recording folder as a new...
... retained even after resizing. Next, select [On], then press z. The - To release protection In Step 5, select an image for which you try to . DSC-P93: 5M, 3M, 1M, VGA DSC-P73: 4M, 3M, 1M, VGA The original image is protected. The menu appears. To protect all the images in the recording folder as a new...
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... (pages 47, 117). p Set [Digital Zoom] to other settings except [5M] (DSC-P93), [4M] (DSC-P73) and [3:2] (pages 22, 27). The image is set to [5M] (DSC-P93), [4M] (DSC-P73) or [3:2]. • You are shooting a very bright subject. • The smear phenomenon is occurring. location such as on the LCD screen. • The camera temporarily brightens the LCD screen...
... (pages 47, 117). p Set [Digital Zoom] to other settings except [5M] (DSC-P93), [4M] (DSC-P73) and [3:2] (pages 22, 27). The image is set to [5M] (DSC-P93), [4M] (DSC-P73) or [3:2]. • You are shooting a very bright subject. • The smear phenomenon is occurring. location such as on the LCD screen. • The camera temporarily brightens the LCD screen...
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... Item (Folder) - (Protect) (DPOF) (Print) (Slide) Setting OK/Cancel - - - xFolder/All - Starts the slide show . Interval Image Repeat (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) Start Cancel 5M (DSC-P93) / 4M (DSC-P73) / 3M / 1M / VGA / Cancel (counter-clockwise) / (clockwise) / OK / Cancel OK / Cancel Description Selects the folder that contains the images you are shooting (page 57). Repeats...
... Item (Folder) - (Protect) (DPOF) (Print) (Slide) Setting OK/Cancel - - - xFolder/All - Starts the slide show . Interval Image Repeat (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) Start Cancel 5M (DSC-P93) / 4M (DSC-P73) / 3M / 1M / VGA / Cancel (counter-clockwise) / (clockwise) / OK / Cancel OK / Cancel Description Selects the folder that contains the images you are shooting (page 57). Repeats...
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... is specified for use with the charger, remove all the batteries from the battery charger, insert other batteries except the Sony nickel-metal hydride battery using the supplied battery charger, the full capacity of the battery, and personal scald or injury ...that the battery charger works properly. Specifications x Camera [System] Image device DSC-P93 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-P93 Approx. 5 255 000 pixels DSC-P73 Approx. 4 231 000 pixels Effective pixels number...
... is specified for use with the charger, remove all the batteries from the battery charger, insert other batteries except the Sony nickel-metal hydride battery using the supplied battery charger, the full capacity of the battery, and personal scald or injury ...that the battery charger works properly. Specifications x Camera [System] Image device DSC-P93 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-P93 Approx. 5 255 000 pixels DSC-P73 Approx. 4 231 000 pixels Effective pixels number...
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...Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) 122 [LCD screen] LCD panel used 3.8 cm (1.5 type) TFT drive Total number of dots DSC-P93 134 400 (560×240) dots DSC-P73 67 200 (280×240) dots [Power, general] Power AA 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-P93 1.2 W DSC-P73 1.1 W Operating temperature range 0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F) Storage temperature range −20° to +60°C ...
...Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) 122 [LCD screen] LCD panel used 3.8 cm (1.5 type) TFT drive Total number of dots DSC-P93 134 400 (560×240) dots DSC-P73 67 200 (280×240) dots [Power, general] Power AA 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-P93 1.2 W DSC-P73 1.1 W Operating temperature range 0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F) Storage temperature range −20° to +60°C ...
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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-P93: 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-P93: 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