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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...; Images may be uneven and that constantly appear on your camera or recording medium, etc. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. No compensation for contents of the...
...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...; Images may be uneven and that constantly appear on your camera or recording medium, etc. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. No compensation for contents of the...
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... careful not to apply force to malfunction, sometimes beyond repair. If water gets inside of the camera, it may cause a malfunction. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "MagicGate," are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is equipped with power zoom lens. However, the ™ or ®...
... careful not to apply force to malfunction, sometimes beyond repair. If water gets inside of the camera, it may cause a malfunction. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "MagicGate," are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is equipped with power zoom lens. However, the ™ or ®...
Operating Instructions
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... to setup and operate your camera 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 still image shooting - White Balance...... zoom feature 27 Shooting close-ups - Table of your camera 38 Viewing images on a TV screen 40 Deleting still images Deleting images 42 Formatting a "Memory Stick 44 Before advanced operations How to the subject - Picture Effect 62 Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images -
... to setup and operate your camera 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 still image shooting - White Balance...... zoom feature 27 Shooting close-ups - Table of your camera 38 Viewing images on a TV screen 40 Deleting still images Deleting images 42 Formatting a "Memory Stick 44 Before advanced operations How to the subject - Picture Effect 62 Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images -
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... 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 print - Protect 68 Changing image size - Print (DPOF) mark 70 Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Connecting to a PictBridge ... 69 Choosing images to your computer - Slide show 65 Rotating still images - 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...
... 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 print - Protect 68 Changing image size - Print (DPOF) mark 70 Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Connecting to a PictBridge ... 69 Choosing images to your computer - Slide show 65 Rotating still images - 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...
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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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poles of the battery charger. 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. 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 ... terminals become covered with a dry cloth. Turn up of the battery, and personal scald or injury may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, and slide the cover in any way. Getting started Inserting the batteries • To use batteries from the skin, the operating time of the...
poles of the battery charger. 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. 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 ... terminals become covered with a dry cloth. Turn up of the battery, and personal scald or injury may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, and slide the cover in any way. Getting started Inserting the batteries • To use batteries from the skin, the operating time of the...
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...; When the AC Adaptor (not supplied) is being used and the state of the charge, or on the conditions under which the camera is being used, the remaining battery information is not indicated. Battery Battery remaining remaining guidelines indicator (A full charge is off even if...batteries made by different manufacturers, the power may not be correctly indicated. • When using the following symbols. Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover while holding the batteries in the performance of batteries of different types and of power remaining using alkaline batteries, the correct ...
...; When the AC Adaptor (not supplied) is being used and the state of the charge, or on the conditions under which the camera is being used, the remaining battery information is not indicated. Battery Battery remaining remaining guidelines indicator (A full charge is off even if...batteries made by different manufacturers, the power may not be correctly indicated. • When using the following symbols. Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover while holding the batteries in the performance of batteries of different types and of power remaining using alkaline batteries, the correct ...
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... the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) No. of images that can be recorded... take into account changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as time passes (page 120). The numbers of Battery size screen images life (min.) DSC-P93A 5M On Off Approx. 80 Approx....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 ...
... the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) No. of images that can be recorded... take into account changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as time passes (page 120). The numbers of Battery size screen images life (min.) DSC-P93A 5M On Off Approx. 80 Approx....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 ...
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... 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 may be carried out. 3 , Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Shooting still images Label side Terminal side Access lamp...
... 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 may be carried out. 3 , Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Shooting still images Label side Terminal side Access lamp...
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... 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). The larger the number of pixels, the larger the image size. Each has a different compression ratio. Shooting still images Image size and quality You can choose image size (number...
... 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). The larger the number of pixels, the larger the image size. Each has a different compression ratio. Shooting still images Image size and quality You can choose image size (number...
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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 below. (Units: number...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...
... • 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 below. (Units: number...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...
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... 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 ... illuminator (pages 8, 9). 1 , Set the mode dial to 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 -
... 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 ... illuminator (pages 8, 9). 1 , Set the mode dial to 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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...lock beep does not sound. When the focus is saved in the "Memory Stick." About Auto Focus When you can continue to focus on . There are performed for shooting. (The LCD screen may be difficult to use with the camera turned on the subject.) • If you are shooting with the... subject. See page 49 for a split second depending on , power is not complete. The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is achieved, the camera beeps. VGA FINE 101 98 SAF 250 F2.0 AE/AF lock indicator Flashes in green t 3 Remains on , Press and hold the shutter ...
...lock beep does not sound. When the focus is saved in the "Memory Stick." About Auto Focus When you can continue to focus on . There are performed for shooting. (The LCD screen may be difficult to use with the camera turned on the subject.) • If you are shooting with the... subject. See page 49 for a split second depending on , power is not complete. The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is achieved, the camera beeps. VGA FINE 101 98 SAF 250 F2.0 AE/AF lock indicator Flashes in green t 3 Remains on , Press and hold the shutter ...
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... the "Memory Stick" will be deleted. Protected images are already formatted, and can be permanently erased. All of the unprotected images in the folder In Step 2, Select [All In This Folder] with marks will be used immediately. • When you want to format into the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to...
... the "Memory Stick" will be deleted. Protected images are already formatted, and can be permanently erased. All of the unprotected images in the folder In Step 2, Select [All In This Folder] with marks will be used immediately. • When you want to format into the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to...
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... control button, then press B. When this message disappears, the format is complete. 45 The "Formatting" message appears on the control button, then press z. Deleting still images Memory Stick Tool Format: OK Create REC. OK Cancel 2 , Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the camera. 3 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v on the LCD screen.
... control button, then press B. When this message disappears, the format is complete. 45 The "Formatting" message appears on the control button, then press z. Deleting still images Memory Stick Tool Format: OK Create REC. OK Cancel 2 , Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the camera. 3 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v on the LCD screen.
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...the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. Folder] with B/V, and [OK] with v , then press z. The recording folder selection screen appears. Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. folder 102MSDCF Ready? You can create folders up to other folders using the camera. ... a new folder, you cannot delete the new folder with a number one folder. The creating folder screen appears. Folder Creating REC. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with B/v , then press z. You can select the folder used to SET UP. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder...
...the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. Folder] with B/V, and [OK] with v , then press z. The recording folder selection screen appears. Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. folder 102MSDCF Ready? You can create folders up to other folders using the camera. ... a new folder, you cannot delete the new folder with a number one folder. The creating folder screen appears. Folder Creating REC. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with B/v , then press z. You can select the folder used to SET UP. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder...
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...images are shot when you release the shutter button in succession Used to , P, M, , or . The menu appears. The maximum number of the "Memory Stick" is used up, recording stops even if 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-P93A: (Units: images) Fine Standard 5M 9 15 3:2 9 15 3M 13 24 1M 32 59 VGA (E-Mail) 100 100 60 The maxium number ...
...images are shot when you release the shutter button in succession Used to , P, M, , or . The menu appears. The maximum number of the "Memory Stick" is used up, recording stops even if 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-P93A: (Units: images) Fine Standard 5M 9 15 3:2 9 15 3M 13 24 1M 32 59 VGA (E-Mail) 100 100 60 The maxium number ...
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...a Set the mode dial to both the previous and next folders. Select Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. When multiple folders are created in the "Memory Stick" When the first or last image in this folder" appears. Of Files: 9 Created: 2005 1 1 1:05:34AM OK Cancel BACK/NEXT e Select ...[OK] with b/B. The menu appears. To cancel the selection In Step 5, select [Cancel]. Advanced still image viewing 63 Folder Select the folder that images you want to play back are indicated on the LCD screen. : Moves to the previous folder...
...a Set the mode dial to both the previous and next folders. Select Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. When multiple folders are created in the "Memory Stick" When the first or last image in this folder" appears. Of Files: 9 Created: 2005 1 1 1:05:34AM OK Cancel BACK/NEXT e Select ...[OK] with b/B. The menu appears. To cancel the selection In Step 5, select [Cancel]. Advanced still image viewing 63 Folder Select the folder that images you want to play back are indicated on the LCD screen. : Moves to the previous folder...
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b Press MENU. Interval settings 3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min Image Folder:Plays back all the images in the "Memory Stick." Repeat On:Plays the images back repeatedly. To skip to the next/previous image during slide show Press B (next) or b (previous). • The ... a Set the mode dial to the playback image size. c Select (Slide) with V/B, then press z. The slide show setting In Step 3, select [Cancel]. Advanced still image viewing 65 d Select [Start] with b/B, then press z. To cancel the slide show begins. All:Plays back all the images in succession, one time and...
b Press MENU. Interval settings 3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min Image Folder:Plays back all the images in the "Memory Stick." Repeat On:Plays the images back repeatedly. To skip to the next/previous image during slide show Press B (next) or b (previous). • The ... a Set the mode dial to the playback image size. c Select (Slide) with V/B, then press z. The slide show setting In Step 3, select [Cancel]. Advanced still image viewing 65 d Select [Start] with b/B, then press z. To cancel the slide show begins. All:Plays back all the images in succession, one time and...
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... with v/V/b/B, then press z. The mark disappears. d Select - (Protect) with b/B, then press z. To cancel the protection In Step 4 or 5, press z again. Still image editing On the Index screen a Set the mode dial to , press (index) to switch to . c Select - (Protect) with b/B, then press z. VGA 101... you want to protect the images. c Press MENU. MENU Control button Mode dial • Note that formatting the "Memory Stick" erases all the data in the "Memory Stick" even if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered. • It may take some time to protect ...
... with v/V/b/B, then press z. The mark disappears. d Select - (Protect) with b/B, then press z. To cancel the protection In Step 4 or 5, press z again. Still image editing On the Index screen a Set the mode dial to , press (index) to switch to . c Select - (Protect) with b/B, then press z. VGA 101... you want to protect the images. c Press MENU. MENU Control button Mode dial • Note that formatting the "Memory Stick" erases all the data in the "Memory Stick" even if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered. • It may take some time to protect ...