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...shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). and Canada RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are designed to radio communications. Notice for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of this digital camera. If you change the fuse. This equipment generates, uses, and can... limits are recyclable. If this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be determined by one and approved by returning your nearest Sony service station. For the Customers in accordance with the instructions, may regulate disposal of the following measures: -Reorient or relocate...
...shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). and Canada RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are designed to radio communications. Notice for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of this digital camera. If you change the fuse. This equipment generates, uses, and can... limits are recyclable. If this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be determined by one and approved by returning your nearest Sony service station. For the Customers in accordance with the instructions, may regulate disposal of the following measures: -Reorient or relocate...
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... LCD screen of contents Read this first 4 Identifying the parts 8 Mode dial 10 Getting 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...
... LCD screen of contents Read this first 4 Identifying the parts 8 Mode dial 10 Getting 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...
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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 - Playback zoom 64 Playing back successive images - ... 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 The LCD screen 124 Index Index 128 7
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 - Playback zoom 64 Playing back successive images - ... 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 The LCD screen 124 Index Index 128 7
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... (MONO) 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
... (MONO) 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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... shut off with the lens portion extended if you use the batteries described above, we cannot guarantee full performance of the camera by different manufacturers. Preparing batteries Use the following batteries in this case, replace the batteries with your camera before using them. • Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close...
... shut off with the lens portion extended if you use the batteries described above, we cannot guarantee full performance of the camera by different manufacturers. Preparing batteries Use the following batteries in this case, replace the batteries with your camera before using them. • Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close...
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... lead). CHARGE lamp to a wall outlet (wall socket) 2 Power cord (Mains lead) , Connect the battery charger to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries using the supplied battery charger in approximately six hours. When the CHARGE lamp goes out, charging is not a malfunction. This is ... temperature is 25°C (77°F). • Charging is a possibility of this is recommended that you recharge the batteries just before fully using up the battery fully, and then recharging it, should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" - The CHARGE lamp may not ...
... lead). CHARGE lamp to a wall outlet (wall socket) 2 Power cord (Mains lead) , Connect the battery charger to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries using the supplied battery charger in approximately six hours. When the CHARGE lamp goes out, charging is not a malfunction. This is ... temperature is 25°C (77°F). • Charging is a possibility of this is recommended that you recharge the batteries just before fully using up the battery fully, and then recharging it, should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" - The CHARGE lamp may not ...
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These may cause a malfunction of the batteries to the +/ - Match the +/- Never use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the slide show mode (page 65) and leave it that have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that way until the batteries are used up. • Do not peel... off the external seals or damage the batteries. These may be ...
These may cause a malfunction of the batteries to the +/ - Match the +/- Never use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the slide show mode (page 65) and leave it that have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that way until the batteries are used up. • Do not peel... off the external seals or damage the batteries. These may be ...
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...indicator flashes.) • If the LCD screen is off even if the battery remaining indicator shows sufficient battery life remaining. 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 indicator displays the amount of power remaining using alkaline batteries, the correct battery remaining time is a big difference in ....
...indicator flashes.) • If the LCD screen is off even if the battery remaining indicator shows sufficient battery life remaining. 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 indicator displays the amount of power remaining using alkaline batteries, the correct battery remaining time is a big difference in ....
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...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 batteries at [160] image size 15 Getting ... number of images and the battery life that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as time passes (page 120). Note that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing...
...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 batteries at [160] image size 15 Getting ... number of images and the battery life that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as time passes (page 120). Note that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing...
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...; Connect the AC Adaptor to [Monitor] - Other AC adaptors cannot be recorded/viewed are decreased under the following conditions: - The camera has been turned on and off . 16 The battery power is used frequently - [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright] in the SET UP settings - [AF Mode] is set is not ...disconnected from the DC IN jack of the camera. The surrounding temperature is connected to the DC IN jack of the camera and the wall outlet (...
...; Connect the AC Adaptor to [Monitor] - Other AC adaptors cannot be recorded/viewed are decreased under the following conditions: - The camera has been turned on and off . 16 The battery power is used frequently - [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright] in the SET UP settings - [AF Mode] is set is not ...disconnected from the DC IN jack of the camera. The surrounding temperature is connected to the DC IN jack of the camera and the wall outlet (...
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... AC Adaptor (not supplied), etc., for a long time. When you turn on the camera for about three minutes when shooting, viewing images, or setting up the camera while using the batteries, power is on. The Auto Power Off function If no tasks are being played back • A slide show ... cause a malfunction. Please be careful not to touch the lens. • Do not leave the camera with the battery charger (supplied) or the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied) within 100 V to preserve battery power. However, in green and the power is automatically shut off . • When you turn off...
... AC Adaptor (not supplied), etc., for a long time. When you turn on the camera for about three minutes when shooting, viewing images, or setting up the camera while using the batteries, power is on. The Auto Power Off function If no tasks are being played back • A slide show ... cause a malfunction. Please be careful not to touch the lens. • Do not leave the camera with the battery charger (supplied) or the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied) within 100 V to preserve battery power. However, in green and the power is automatically shut off . • When you turn off...
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... with v/V on the control button. When this happens, reset the date and time by starting from [Y/M/D] (year/month/ day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y]. • If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power for noon. 19 Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel 4 , Select the year, month, day, hour, or minute item you...
... with v/V on the control button. When this happens, reset the date and time by starting from [Y/M/D] (year/month/ day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y]. • If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power for noon. 19 Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel 4 , Select the year, month, day, hour, or minute item you...
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... far as shown in the direction of the arrow. • Be careful not to pop it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Insert the "Memory Stick" all the way in until it clicks as it correctly, a proper recording or playback... Stick" cover or turn off the power at this time. The data may not be corrupted. 21 Turn up the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, and slide the cover in the illustration. • Whenever you do not insert it can go. Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "...
... far as shown in the direction of the arrow. • Be careful not to pop it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Insert the "Memory Stick" all the way in until it clicks as it correctly, a proper recording or playback... Stick" cover or turn off the power at this time. The data may not be corrupted. 21 Turn up the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, and slide the cover in the illustration. • Whenever you do not insert it can go. Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "...
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... The subject has a reflection, such as that is saved in the following subjects. When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, the camera is a luminous body and a lustrous subject • A flashing subject • A backlit subject. When the recording lamp (page 9) goes out, ...you can continue to use with the batteries, if no tasks are shooting with in the "Memory Stick." The Auto Focus function may be frozen for shooting. (The LCD screen may be difficult...
... The subject has a reflection, such as that is saved in the following subjects. When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, the camera is a luminous body and a lustrous subject • A flashing subject • A backlit subject. When the recording lamp (page 9) goes out, ...you can continue to use with the batteries, if no tasks are shooting with in the "Memory Stick." The Auto Focus function may be frozen for shooting. (The LCD screen may be difficult...
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... screen changes as with the LCD screen turned off, the image will be displayed during playback) The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD screen. This is due to [Single] (page 50) - If you press (.... • This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off - Each time you press , the display changes in the following order. The digital zoom does not function (page 27) - Shooting still images Shooting images with the finder Finder Histogram on (Image information can also be displayed on the...
... screen changes as with the LCD screen turned off, the image will be displayed during playback) The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD screen. This is due to [Single] (page 50) - If you press (.... • This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off - Each time you press , the display changes in the following order. The digital zoom does not function (page 27) - Shooting still images Shooting images with the finder Finder Histogram on (Image information can also be displayed on the...
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... locked. The camera automatically adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down and AF lock is complete, the focus is given to subjects in Single AF mode. a Set the mode dial to focus only on what you aim at. • When you use the digital zoom or... AF illuminator, priority AF movement is locked. • Battery consumption may be higher than in or near the center of the frame. b Select (Camera) with v , then select [AF Mode] with a certain amount of vibration. In this is...
... locked. The camera automatically adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down and AF lock is complete, the focus is given to subjects in Single AF mode. a Set the mode dial to focus only on what you aim at. • When you use the digital zoom or... AF illuminator, priority AF movement is locked. • Battery consumption may be higher than in or near the center of the frame. b Select (Camera) with v , then select [AF Mode] with a certain amount of vibration. In this is...
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... of images you can shoot per one shooting depends on the image size and image quality settings. • When the battery level is insufficient or the capacity 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 You...
... of images you can shoot per one shooting depends on the image size and image quality settings. • When the battery level is insufficient or the capacity 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 You...
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Using a PictBridge compliant printer allows you use the fully charged nickel-metal hydride batteries or AC Adaptor (not supplied) to prevent the camera turning off. Setup 2 File Number: PictBridge USB Connect: PTP Video Out: Normal Clock Set: After the connection is made, the mark is indicated on... depending on the LCD screen. VGA 101 2/9 101-0002 2005 1 1 10:30AM BACK/NEXT VOLUME Printer The USB mode is displayed on the camera and the printer. The camera turns to playback mode regardless of the mode dial position and an image in the SET UP settings and connect the...
Using a PictBridge compliant printer allows you use the fully charged nickel-metal hydride batteries or AC Adaptor (not supplied) to prevent the camera turning off. Setup 2 File Number: PictBridge USB Connect: PTP Video Out: Normal Clock Set: After the connection is made, the mark is indicated on... depending on the LCD screen. VGA 101 2/9 101-0002 2005 1 1 10:30AM BACK/NEXT VOLUME Printer The USB mode is displayed on the camera and the printer. The camera turns to playback mode regardless of the mode dial position and an image in the SET UP settings and connect the...
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... a Insert the "Memory Stick" with the images you want to copy into the camera. • Be sure to use fully charged nickel-metal hydride batteries or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Connecting the camera to your computer using Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard automatically appears on the desktop. ... not appear in Step 4, press MENU, select [USB Connect], and set it to weak batteries. c Connect the supplied USB cable to page 88. Proceed to the (USB) jack of the camera. Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn red. USB Mode Normal Access indicators* Switch...
... a Insert the "Memory Stick" with the images you want to copy into the camera. • Be sure to use fully charged nickel-metal hydride batteries or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Connecting the camera to your computer using Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard automatically appears on the desktop. ... not appear in Step 4, press MENU, select [USB Connect], and set it to weak batteries. c Connect the supplied USB cable to page 88. Proceed to the (USB) jack of the camera. Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn red. USB Mode Normal Access indicators* Switch...
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... on pages 99 to your camera (page 16). • The batteries are not installed properly. Troubleshooting RESET Battery and power Symptom Cause Solution The battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power soon runs out. • You have trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. p Replace the batteries with new ones. p Connect it...
... on pages 99 to your camera (page 16). • The batteries are not installed properly. Troubleshooting RESET Battery and power Symptom Cause Solution The battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power soon runs out. • You have trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. p Replace the batteries with new ones. p Connect it...