Sony DSC-P73, DSC-P93 Operating Instruction

3-091-340-12(1)

Getting started_______________________

Shooting still images_________________

Digital Still Came ra

Operating Instructions

Before operating the uni t, ple ase read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to thes e numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this pro duc t.

Model No. DSC-P73/P93 Serial No.

DSC-P73/P93

Viewing still images__________________

Deleting still images _________________

Before advanced oper at ions ____________

Advanced still image shooting __________

Advanced still image viewing ___________

Still image editing _____________________

Still image printing ____________________ (PictBridge printer)

Enjoying movies ______________________

Enjoying images on your co mputer______

Troubleshooting ______________________

Additional information__________________

Index _____________________________

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” withi n the p r o duct’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P93 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfe rence, a nd (2) this device mus t acce pt an y in t erference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P73 Responsible Party:Sony Electro n ics In c. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, an d (2) this device must acc ep t any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operatio n.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void you r au thority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits a re designed to provide reasonable protection against ha r mful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, use s, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to co rrect t he int erferen ce by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different fro m that to which the receiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experien ced

radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable m u st be use d with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device purs ua nt to Subpart B of Part 15 of FC C Rules.

For the Customers i n the U .S.A. and Canada

RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES

Nickel Metal Hydride batt e ri es are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batt e ri es .

Notice for the customers in the United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to th is equipm ent for your s afety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipm e nt ha s a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

For the Customers in Europe

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorte r than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this digital camera .

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disc onnect and connect the USB cable again.

Certain countries or regions may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your loca l authority.

“Memory Stick”

Read this first

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For the Customers in the U.S.A. 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 CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THA T MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

Trial recording

Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a tr ial recording to make sure that the camera is working correc tl y.

No compensation for contents of the recording

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunctio n of you r camera or recording medium, etc.

Back up recommendation

To av oid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to a disk.

Notes on image data compatibility

• This camera conforms with the D e sign rule

for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information T echnology Industries Association).

• Playback of images recorded with your

camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with othe r equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.

Precaution on copyright

Television progra ms, films, video tape s, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized record ing of such ma teria ls may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.

Do not shake or strike the camera

In addition to malfunc tions and inability to record images, this may render the “Memory Stick” unusable or image data brea kdown, damage or loss may occur.

LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with an LCD finder) and lens

• The LCD screen and the LCD f ind er are

manufactured using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points ( white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly ap pe ar on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

• Be careful when pla cin g the camera near a

window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may c au se malfunctions.

• Do not press the LCD screen hard ly. The

screen may be uneven and that may cause a malfunction.

• Images may be trailed on the LCD screen in

a cold location. Th is is not a malfunction .

Remove dirt from the surface of the flash

If the dirt changes color or sticks to the surface of the flash du e to the heat of the fla sh, sufficient light may not be emitted.

The power zoom lens

This camera is equipped with power zoom lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.

Do not get the camera wet

When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions, be careful not to get the camera wet. If water gets insid e of the camera, it may cause the camera to malfunction, sometimes beyond repair. If moisture condensation oc curs, see page 118 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera.

Do not expose the camera to sand or dust

Using the camera in sandy or dusty loca tions may cause a malfunction.

Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light

This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes or the malfunction of your camera .

Note on locations where you can use the camera

Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly.

The pictures used in this manual

The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images , and are not actual images shot using this camera.

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 a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

• Microsoft, Windows, WindowsMedia, and

DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Cor por a tion in the United States and/or other countries.

• Macint osh , Mac OS and Quic kTime are

trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• Macromed ia and Flash are trademarks or

registered tradem arks of Macromedi a, Inc. in the United States and/or other count ri es .

• Intel, MMX, and Pentium are tra d e ma rks or

registered trade marks of Intel Corporation.

• In addition, system and product names used

in this manual are, in gene ra l, tr ademarks or registered trademarks of their respectiv e developers or manufacturers. However , the

™

or ® marks are not u sed in all ca se s in th is

manual.

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/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

– Using auto mode..........................25

Checking the last image shot

– Quick Review..............................27

Using the zoom feature.......................27

Shooting close-ups – Macro...............29

Using the self-timer............................ 30

Selecting a flash mode........................31

Shooting images with the finder.........33

Inserting the date and time on a still

image..............................................34

Shooting according to scene conditions

........................................................ 35

Viewing still images

Viewing images on the LCD screen 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 setup and operat e your camera

........................................................ 46

Changing menu settings..................... 46

Changing item s in the SET UP scre en

........................................................ 47

Deciding the still image quality.............. 47

Creating or selecting a folder................. 48

Creating a new folder.........................48

Selecting the recording folder............ 48

Advanced still image shooting

Choosing an auto focus method..............49

Choosing a focus range finder frame

– AF range finder............................49

Choosing a focus operation

– AF Mode......................................50

Setting the distance to the subject

– Focus preset .................................51

Shooting with manual shutter speed and

aperture settings

– Manual Exposure.........................52

Adjusting the exposure

– EV adjustment.............................55

Displaying a histogram.......................56

Selecting the metering mode...................57

Adjusting color tones – White Ba lance...58 Adjusting the flash level – Flash Level...59

Shooting images in succession................60

Shooting in Multi Burst mode

– Multi Burst...................................61

Shooting with special effects

– Picture Effect...............................62

Advanced still image viewing

Selecting the folder and playing back

images – Folder .... ..........................63

Enlarging a portion of a still image

– Playback zoom.............................64

Playing back successive images

– Slide show....................................65

Rotating still images – Rotate.................66

Playing back images shot in Multi Burst

mode ...............................................66

Playing back continuously..................67

Playing back frame by frame..............67

Still image editing

Protecting images – Protect.....................68

Changing image size – Resize.................69

Choosing im ages to print

– Print (DPOF) mark......................70

Still image printing (PictBridge printer)

Connecting to a P ictBridge compliant

printer..............................................72

Printing images........................................73

Printing index-images.............................75

Enjoying movies

Shooting movies......................................79

Viewing movies on the LCD screen .......80

Deleting movies .................... ..................81

Cutting movies........................................82

Enjoying images on your computer

Copying images to your computer

– For Windows users......................84

Installing the USB driver....................85

Connecting the camera to your computer

........................................................86

Copying images..................................87

Viewing the images on yo ur computer

........................................................89

Image file storage destinations and file

names..............................................90

Viewing an image previously copied to a

computer.........................................92

Installing “Picture Package”...............92

Copying images using “Picture Package”

........................................................94

Using “Picture Package”....................95

Copying images to your computer

– For Macintosh users....................96

Using “ImageMixer VCD2”............... 97

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting......................................99

Warnings and messages........................108

Self-diagnosis display – If a code star ting

with an alphabet lette r appears..... 110

Additional information

The number of images that can be saved/

shooting time.................................111

Menu items............................................112

SET UP items........................................1 1 6

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

Identifying th e parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

A POWER button (17) B POWER lamp (17) C Shutter button (25) D Mode dial (10) E F l ash (3 1) F Self-timer lamp (30)/

AF illumina tor (32, 116)

G Speaker (bottom surface) H Finder window I Lens ring J Lens K M icrophone

Removing

Attaching

L Tripod receptacle (bottom

surface)

• The lens ring is removable so that you can

attach an adaptor ring (not supplied).

• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than

5.5 mm (

/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.

A Control button

Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (18) Menu off: //7/ (3 1/30/27/

29)

Mode dial “M”: Shutter speed/ aperture value (52)

B Finder (33)

Self-timer/recording lamp (red) (30/26)

AE/AF lock lamp (green) (26)

(Flash charge) lamp

(orange) (31)

C L CD screen

For details on the items on the LCD screen, see pages 124 to 127.

D (LCD status/LCD on/off)

button (33)

E MENU button (46, 112) F RESET button (99) G DC IN jack (16)

(USB) jack (86)

H I A/V OUT (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 Bat tery/ “M emo ry St ick” cover

(13)

O Bat tery i nsertion slot (13) P “Memory Stick” insertion slot

(21)

Q Jack cover (16) R Hook for wrist strap (bottom

surface)

Attachin g th e wrist stra p.

Mode dial

Before using your camera , set th e mark on the mode dial to the POWER butt on si de.

(Auto adjustment mode)

The focus, exposure and white balance are automatically adjusted to allow easy shooting. The image quality is set to [ F in e] (page 47).

P (Program auto shooting)

Shooting ad justment is automatical ly carried out just as in the auto adjustment mode. However, you ca n intentionally adjust the focus, etc. In addition, you can set the desired functions using the menu (pages 46 and 112).

M (Manual exposure shooting)

You can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture value (page 52). In addition, you can set the desire d shoot in g functions using menus (pages 46 and 112).

(Movie shooting)

You can shoot movies (page 79).

(Playback/Editing)

You can play back or edit still images or movies (pages 38 and 68).

(Twilight)

(Twilight portrait)

(Candle)

(Landscape)

(Beach)

(Soft snap)

You can easily shoot an effe c ti ve photo based on the scene conditions in the scene (page 35). In addition, you can set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages 46 and 114).

SET UP (Set up)

You can change t he s ettings of the cam era (pages 47 and 116).

Preparing batt eries

Getti

Use the following batteries in this camera.

Acceptable batteries

HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2)

– NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) – NH-AA-2DA twin-pack, etc. (not

supplied)

R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2)

Batteries that cannot be used

Manganese batteries Lithium batteri es Ni-cad batteries

If you use the batteries described above, we cannot guarantee full performance of the camera by property of the batteries, such as brownout of the batteries.

Notes on alkaline batteries

• Alkaline batteries have a shorter life compared

to the supplied Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. The power may shut off even if the battery remaining indicator shows sufficient battery life remaining.

• There is a big difference in the performance of

batteries of different types and of batteries made by different manufacturers. This is especially true in low temperatures, where some batteries are noticeably weaker. You may not be able to shoot in temperatures below 5°C (41°F).

• Do not mix new and old batteries.

• The battery remaining indicator does not

display the correct information.

• There is a big difference between available

shooting time and available playback time. Due to the characteristics of alkaline batteries, the camera may shut off with the lens portion extended if you change the position of the mode dial. In this case, replace the batteries with new ones or fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries.

It is recommend that you use the supplied Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries.

ng starte

Charging the batteries

Getting started

, Insert Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries into the batte ry charger (supplied) with the correct po larity +/–.

• You cannot charge alkaline batteries using the battery charger.

• Be sure to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries supplied with your camera before using them.

• Connect the battery charger to an easily

accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by.

• Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occur s while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).

CHARGE lamp

to a wall outlet (wall socket)

Power cord (Mains lead)

, Connect the battery charger to

a wall outlet (wall socket) using the power cord (mains lead).

Charging starts, and the CH A RGE lamp lights. When the CHARGE lamp goes out, charging is finished. For details on the battery charger, see page

121.

To remove the batteries

Press the - end of the battery down in order to raise the + end, then remove the battery.

• When charging is finished, disconnect the

power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries from the battery charger.

Charging time

Nickel-Metal Hydride battery

NH-AA-DA × 2

(supplied)

This represents the time required to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries using the supplied battery charger in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F).

• Charging is complete in approximately six

hours. The CHARGE lamp may remain lit longer than six hours, but this is not a malfunction.

• If you use the battery charger supplied with the

STAMINA “Quick charge” kit (not supplied), the batteries will charge faster . Charging time When charging two Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes When charging four Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries: Approximately 5 hours

Charging time

Approx. 6 hours

Notes on the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries

• At the time of purchase, or when the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries have not been used for a long time, they may not be fully charged. This is typical of this type of battery, and is not a malfunction. If this happens, repeatedly using up the battery fully, and then recharging it, should correct the problem.

• If the poles of the Nickel-Metal Hydride

batteries are dirty, the batteries may not be charged properly. Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the charger by wiping them with a dry cloth.

• When transporting the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, be sure to use the battery case (supplied). If the +/- metal termi nal s are shorted, there is a possibility of danger from excessive heat or fire.

• Even when Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are not being used they lose their charge naturally over time. It is recommended that you recharge the batteries just before using them.

• If you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries before fully using up the existing charge, the so-called memory effect* can occur, and the low battery warning will be triggered sooner than expected. Charging the battery after fully depleting the existing charge should correct the problem.

* The “memory effect” – the situation in which a

battery temporarily accepts a less than full charge.

Inserting the batteries

• To use up the batteries completely, put the

camera in the slide show mode (page 65) and leave it that way until the batteries are used up.

• Do not peel off the external seals or damage the

batteries. Never use batteries from which the seals have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that have been split in any way. These may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up of the battery, and personal scald or injury may be caused. These may cause a malfunction of the battery charger.

, Open the battery/“M emory

Stick” cover.

Turn up the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, and slide the cover in the dir ection of the arrow.

Getting started

, Insert the batteries.

Match the +/- poles of the b atte rie s to th e +/

- 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 dry cloth. If the poles of the batteries or the terminals become covered with a film of dirt or oil from the skin, the operating time of the camera can be greatly reduced.

, Close the battery/“Memory

Stick” cover.

Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover while holding the batteries in. The cover is closed when it cl icks.

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/“Memory Stick” cover.

Battery remaining indicator (When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries)

As the battery po wer decrease s with use, the battery remaining indicator displ ay s the amount of power remaini ng using the following symbols.

Battery remaining indicator

Battery remaining guidelines (A full charge is 10 0%)

Sufficient power remaining Battery half full Battery low, recording/

playback will stop soon. Change the batteries for fully

charged ones, or charge these batteries. (The warning indicator flashes.)

• If the LCD screen is off, press to turn it on.

• Based on the conditions under which the camera is being used and the state of the charge, or on the environment, this inf o rmatio n may not be correctly indicated.

• When using alkaline batteries, the correct battery remaining time is not indicated. There is a big difference in the performance of batteries of different types and of batteries made by different manufacturers, the power may shut off even if the battery remaining indicator shows sufficient battery life remaining. In this case, replace the batteries with new ones or fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries.

• When the AC Adaptor (not supplied) is being used, the remaining battery information is not displayed.

Number of images and battery life that can be recorded/ viewed

The tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life that can be recorded/ viewed when you shoot images in normal mode with fully charged batteries at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the supplied “Memory Stick” as necessary . Note that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on the conditions of use.

• The battery capacity decreases little by little as

you use it more and more, and as time passes (page 120).

Shooting s till images Under the average conditions

NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied)

Image

LCD screen

No. of images

size

DSC-P93 5M VGA

(E-Mail)

On Off On Off

Approx. 410 Approx. 205 Approx. 740 Approx. 370 Approx. 410 Approx. 205 Approx. 740 Approx. 370

DSC-P73 4M VGA

(E-Mail)

On Off On Off

Approx. 420 Approx. 210 Approx. 760 Approx. 380 Approx. 420 Approx. 210 Approx. 760 Approx. 380

Battery life (min.)

R6 (Size AA) alkaline battery (2) (not supplied)

Image

LCD

size

screen

No. of images

Battery life (min .)

DSC-P93 5M VGA

(E-Mail)

On Off On Off

Approx. 80 Approx. 40

Approx. 180 Approx. 90

Approx. 80 Approx. 40

Approx. 180 Approx. 90

DSC-P73

Off On

VGA (E-Mail)

Off

When using Sony alkaline batteries

Shooting in the following situations:

– The image quality is set to [Fine] – [AF Mode] is set to [Single] – Shooting one time every 30 seconds – The zoom is switched alternately between the

W and T ends

– The flash strobes once every two times – The power turns on and off once every ten

times The measurement method is based on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Pro d ucts Association)

Approx. 110 Approx. 55 Approx. 240 Appr ox. 120 Approx. 110 Approx. 55 Approx. 240 Appr ox. 120

Viewing still images

NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied)

Image size

No. of images

Battery life (min.)

DSC-P93 5M VGA (E-Mail)

Approx. 9200 Approx. 9200

Approx. 460

Approx. 460 DSC-P73 4M VGA (E-Mail)

Viewing single images in order at about three second intervals

Shooting movies

Approx. 9800 Approx. 9800

Approx. 490

NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied)

LCD screen On

LCD screen Off

DSC-P93 Approx. 210 Approx. 270 DSC-P73 Approx. 210 Approx. 270

Shooting continuously at [160] image size

Getting started

Using the AC Adaptor

• The number of images and the battery life that

can be recorded/viewed are decreased under the following conditions:

– The surrounding temperature is low – The flash is used – The camera has been turned on and off many

times

– The zoom is used frequently – [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright] in the SET

UP settings

– [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor] – The battery power is low.

AC Adaptor (not supplied)

DC plug

Jack cover

, Open the jack cove r, th en

connect the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied) to the DC IN jack of the camera .

Connect the plug with the v mark facing up.

• Be sure to use the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor. Other AC adaptors cannot be used with this camera.

• Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible

wall outlet (wall socket) close by. If some trouble occurs while using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).

2 To a wall outlet (wall socket)

Power cord (mains lead)

, Connect the power cord (mains

lead) to the AC Adaptor and to a wall outlet (wall socket).

• When you have finished using the AC Adaptor,

disconnect it from the DC IN jack of the camera and the wall outlet (wall socket).

• The set is not disconnected from the AC power

source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket), even if the unit itself has been turned off.

Using your camera abroad

Power sources

You can use your camera in any country or region with the battery charger (supplied) or the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied) within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (wall socket ) [b].

BC-CS2A/CS2B

• Do not use an electrical transformer (travel

converter), as this may cause a malfunction.

Turning your camera on/off

POWER

POWER lamp

, Press POWER to turn on the

power.

The POWER lamp lights in green and the power is on. When you turn on t he camera for the first time, the Clock Set screen appears (page18).

To turn off the power

Press POWER again, the POWER lamp goes out, and the cam era turns off.

• When you turn the power on with the mode dial

not set to SET UP or , the lens begins to move. Please be careful not to touch the lens.

• Do not leave the camera with the lens portion pulled out by removing the batteries or AC Adaptor (not supplied), etc., for a long time. This may cause a malfunction.

The Auto Power Off function

If no tasks are performed for about three minutes when shootin g, viewin g images, or setting up the camera while using the batteries, power is automatically shut off to preserve battery power. However, in the following circum st ances, even if the batteries are being used to power the camera, the Auto Power Off function will not work.

• Movies are being played back

• A slide show is being shown

• A cable is connected to the (USB) jack or the A/V OUT (MONO) jack

Getting started

How to use the control button

Setting the date and time

Camera

AF Mode:

Single

Digital Zoom:

Smart

Date/Time:

Off

Red Eye Reduction

Off Auto

AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Off

SELECT

Setup 2 File Number: USB Connect:

Video Out:

Cancel

Clock Set:

To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu or the SET UP screen (pages 46, 47), an d use t he cont rol button to make the ch anges. When setting up the menu, press v/V/b/B to select the item or the setting and make the setting. When setting up the SET UP, press v/V/b/

B to select the item or the setting and press z to make the setting.

Mode dial

, Set the mode dial to .

• To set the time and the date again, set the mode dial to SET UP, select [Clock Set] in (Setup 2) (pages 47,

117), then proceed from Step 3.

• Y ou can carry out this operation even when the

mode dial is set to P

, M, , , , ,

, or .

Clock Set

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12 :

Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y

Cancel

, Press POWER to turn on the

power.

The POWER lamp lights in green and the Clock Set screen appears on the LCD screen.

Clock Set

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12 :

Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y

Cancel

Clock Set

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12 :

Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y

Cancel

Clock Set

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10 :

Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y

Cancel

Getting started

, Select the desired date format

with v/V on the control button, then press z.

You can select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/ day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y].

• If the rechargeable button battery, which

provides the power for saving the time data, is ever fully discharged (page 119), the Clock Set screen will appear again. When this happens, reset the date and time by starting from Step 3 above.

, Select the year, m ont h, day,

hour, or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button.

v is shown above and V is shown below the selected it em.

, Set the desired numerical

value with v/V on the control button, then press z.

After setting the current nume rical value, set the next item. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until all of the items have been set.

• If you select [D/M/Y] in Step 3, set the time

on a 24-hour cycle.

• 12:00 AM stands for midnight and 12:00 PM

stands for noon.

Clock Set

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, Select [OK] with B on the

control button, then press z.

The date and time are set and the clock w ill start to kee p ti me.

• To cancel the setting process, select [Cancel],

then press z.

10 :

Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y

Cancel

Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”

Shooti

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mage

1 2

, Open the battery/“Memory

Stick” cover.

Turn up the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, and slide the cover in the directio n of the arrow.

• Be careful not to drop the batteries when

opening or closing the battery/“Memory Stick” cover.

• For details on “Memory Stick,” see page 119.

Terminal side

Label side

, Insert the “Memory Stick.”

Insert the “Mem ory Stick” all the wa y in until it clicks as shown in the illustration.

• Whenever you insert a “Memory Stick,” push it

as far as it can go. If you do not insert it correctly, a proper recording or playback may not be carried out.

Access lamp

, Close the battery/“Memory

Stick” cover.

To remove the “Memory Stick”

Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, then push the “Memory Stick” to pop it out.

• Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Never open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover or turn off the power at this time. The data may be corrupted.

Shooting still imag e s

Setting the still image size

Mode dial

, Set the mode dial to and

turn on the power.

• Y ou can carry out this operation even when the

mode dial is set to P, M, , , , , or .

DSC-P93 DSC-P73

3:2 3M 1M

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Image Size

3:2 3M

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1M VGA

Image Size

(

E-Mail

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, Press (Image Size).

The Image Size setup item appears.

• For more information about the image size, see

page 23.

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5M 3:2 3M 1M

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Image Size

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4M 3:2 3M 1M

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Image Size

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, Select the desired image size

with v/V on the control button.

The image size is set. After the setting is completed, press

(Image Size). The Image Size setup item disappears from the LCD screen.

• This setting is maintained even when the power

is turned off.

Image size and quality

You can choose image si ze (number of pixels) and im age quality (compressio n ratio) based on the kind of images you want to shoot. The image size is s h own by the number of pixels (dots) (ho riz ont al × vertical) , wh ich compose an image. For example, a 5M (2592×1944) siz e im ag e indicates that there are 2592 pixels horizontally 1944 vertically. The larger the number of pixels, the larger th e image size. You can select an image quality level from Fine (high quality) or Standard. Each has a different compressio n rat io . When you select Fine and ma ke t he image size larger, you get better quality. However, the amount of data needed to preserve your image is larger and the nu mber of images recordable in the “ Memo ry St ick” is fe wer. Choose an image size and qu al it y le ve l appropriate to the kind of images you want to shoot by checking the table below.

The default setting is [5M] (DSC-P93) or [4M] (DSC-P73). This size can give the highest image quality using each camera.

This option records images in a horizontal to vertical proportion of 3:2 to match the size of the print paper used.

Short description of the image size

The following illustration shows a brief image using the maximum image size and the minimum one.

[a]:Display size: 5M

Image size: 5M

[a]

2592 pixels × 1944 pixels = 5038848 pixels

[b]

[b]:Display size: 4M

Image size: 4M 2304 pixels × 1728 pixels = 3981312 pixels

[c]:Display size: VGA (E-Mail)

Image si ze: VGA

[c]

640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307200 pixels

640

2592

2304

480

1728

1944

Examples based on the image size and image quality

Image size Examples

5M 1) (2592×1944) (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)

Larger

Smaller

• For printing A4 size or fine A5 size images.

• For printing postcard size images.

• For shooting a lot of images, attaching images to e-mail, or posting images to your home page.

Shooting still imag e s

Image quality

Examples

(Compression ratio)

Fine

Standard

Low compression (looks better)

High compression (normal)

• To shoot or print with better quality.

• To shoot more images.

The number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick”

The number of i mages that ca n be saved in Fine (Standar d)4) mode are shown below. (Units: number of image s )

Capacity

Image

16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G

size

5M (DSCP93)

3:2 (DSCP93)

4M (DSCP73)

3:2 (DSCP73)

6 (11) 12 (23) 25 (48) 51 (96) 92 (174) 1 88 (3 54) 384 (723)

8 (14) 16 (30) 32 (60) 65 (121) 119 (216) 242 (440) 494 (898)

3M 10 (18) 20 (37) 41 (74) 82 (149) 148 (264) 302 (537) 617 (1097) 1M 24 (46) 50 (93) 101 (187) 202 (376) 357 (649) 726 (1320) 1482 (2694) VGA (E-

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When [Mode] (RE C M o de) is set to [Normal] For the number of images that can be saved in other modes, see page 111.

For more information about the image quality (compre s sion ratio) s et up, see page 47.

97 (243) 1 96 (491) 394 (985) 790 (1975) 1428 (3571) 2904 (7261)

5928

(14821)

• 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 number of images

recordable is more than 9999, “>9999” is indicated.

• Y ou can resize the images later (Resize

function, see page 69).

Basic still image shooting – Using auto mode

Holding the camera correctly

When shooting pictur es with the cam era, be careful so that your fingers do not block the lens portion, finder window, flash emitter, or AF illuminator (pages 8, 9).

Mode dial

, 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 while it is

operating, such as when you press POWER to turn on the power or when the zoom function is working (page 27).

• Y ou can create a new folder in the “Memory

Stick” and select the folder for storing images (page 48).

, Hold the camera steadily with

both hands and positi on a subject in the center of the focus frame.

• The minimum focal distance to a subject is as

follows: DSC-P93: Approx 50 cm (19 60 cm (23 DSC-P73: Approx 50 cm (19 To shoot subjects at distances closer than this, use the macro mode (page 29).

• The frame indicated on the LCD screen shows

the focus adjustment range. (AF range finder, see page 49.)

/8 inches) (T).

/4 inches) (W)/

/4 inches)

Shooting still imag e s

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AE/AF lock indicator Flashes in green t Remains on

, Press and hold the shutt er

button hal fway down.

When the focus is achieved, the camera beeps. When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, the camera is ready for shooting. (The LC D scre en may be frozen for a split second depending on the subject.)

• If you release your finger from the shutter

button, shooting will be canceled.

• When the camera does not beep, the AF

adjustment is not complete. You can continue to shoot, but the focus is not set properly.

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, Press the shutter button full y

down.

The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is saved in the “Memory Stick.” When the recording lamp (page 9) goes out, you ca n shoot the next image.

• When you are shooting with the batteries, if no

tasks are performed for a while with the camera turned on, power is automatically shut off to preserve battery power (page 17).

About Auto Focus

When you try to sho ot a subj ect t hat is hard to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator will change to flashing slowly and the AE lock beep does not sound. The Auto Focus functi on may be di fficul t to use with in the following subjects. In such cases, release the shutter butto n, then tr y to recompose the shot and focus agai n.

• The subject is distant from the camera and dark

• The contra st betwe en the subject and its background is poor

• The subject is seen through glass, such as a window

• A fast-moving subject

• The subject has a reflection, such as that from a mirror, or there is a luminous body and a lustrous subject

• A flashing subject

• A back li t subj e ct .

There are two Auto Focus func tions: “AF range finder frame” which sets the focus position according to the subject position and size, and “AF mode” which set s when the camera starts and stops focusing on . See page 49 for details.

Checking the last image

shot – Quick Review

Using the zoom feature

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RETURN

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, Press b (7) on the control

button.

To return to shooting mode, press the shutter button lightly or press b (7) on the control button agai n.

To delete the image displayed on the LCD screen

1 Press (Delete). 2 Select [Delete] with v on the cont rol

button, then press z. The image is d eleted.

• The image may appear rough right after

playback starts due to the image processing.

W (wide-angle)

x1.1 x5.0S

T (telephoto)

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, Press the zoom butto ns to

choose the desired zoom position , and shoot yo ur image.

The minimum focal distance to the subject

DSC-P93: Approx 50 cm (19 (W)/60 cm (23

/8 inches) (T) from the lens surface DSC-P73: Approx 50 cm (19

/4 inches)

(W/T) from the lens surface

• The lens moves when the zoom feature is being

used. Be very careful not to touch the lens.

• You cannot change the zoom scaling while

shooting movies (page 79).

Zoom

Your camera is equi pped with zoom functions that enlarge the image using optical zoom and two typ es of di gital processing. Digital zoom can be selected from smart zoom or precision digital zoom. When digital zoom is set, the zoom method switches from optical z oom to dig ital zo om when the zoom sca le exceeds 3×. To use only the optical zoo m, set [Digit al Zoom] to [Off] in the SET UP settings (page 116). In this case, th e digital zoom area does not appear in the zoom scale display bar on the LCD screen, and the maximum zoom is 3×.

The enlargement method and the zoom scale differ according to the image size and the zoom type, so select the zoom to match the shooting purpose. When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears on the LCD screen as follows.

Shooting still imag e s

The W side of this line is optical zoom area, and the T side is digital zoom area

Zoom scaling indicator

• The zoom scaling indicator differs according to

the zoom type. Optical zoom: Smart zoom: Precision digital zoom:

• The AF range finder frame does not appear

when using the digital zoom. The or indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center.

Smart zoom

Optical zoom

The image is enlarged with almost no distortion. This lets you use smart zoom with the same feeling as optical zoom. To

Smart zoom

set smart zoom, set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] in the SET UP settings (page 116). The default setting is smart zoom. The maximum zoom scal e de pe nds on the selected image size as follows.

DSC-P93

Image size Maximum zoom scale

3M 3.8× 1M 6.1×

VGA (E-Mail) 12×

Smart zoom cannot be used when the image size is set to [5M] or [3:2]. The default setting of the image size is [5M].

DSC-P73

Image size Maximum zoom scale

3M 3.4× 1M 5.4×

VGA (E-Mail) 10×

Smart zoom cannot be used when the image size is set to [4M] or [3:2]. The default setting of the image size is [4M].

• When using the smart zoom, the image on the

LCD screen may look rough. However, this has no effect on the recorded image.

• You cannot use the smart zoom in the Multi

Burst mode.

Precision digital zoom

Optical zoom

All image sizes are enlarged up to a maximum 6×. This functi on cuts out and enlarges a certain portion of the image, so the image quality deteriorates. To set precision digital zoom, set [Digital Zoom] to [Precisio n] in the SET UP s ettings (page 116).

Precision digital zoom

Shooting close-ups – Macro

For close-ups of subjects like flowe rs or insects, shoot using the macro feature. You can shoot subjects approaching up to 10 cm (4 inches) when the zoom is set to its Wend. However, the av ailable focus distance depends on the zoom position. We recommend that you set the zoom to its Wend during shooting.

When the zoom is set all the way to the W side:

Approx. 10 cm (4 inches) from the end of the lens

When the zoom is set all the way to the T side:

DSC-P93: Approx. 60 cm (23

/8inches)

from the end of the lens DSC-P73: Approx. 50 cm (19

/4inches)

from the end of the lens

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, Set the mode dial to , and

press B ( ) on the con trol button.

The (macro) indicat or a ppears on the LCD screen.

• If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU

first to make the menu disappear.

• You can carry out this operation even when the

mode dial is set to P, M, , , or .

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SAF

, Center the subject in the frame.

Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus on, then press the shut ter button fully down.

To return to normal shooting

Press B ( ) on the control button again. The indicator disappears from the LCD screen.

Shooting still imag e s

Using the self-timer

• When shooting in macro mode, use the LCD

screen. If you use the finder, the limits of what you see and what you actually shoot may be different. This is due to the parallax effect.

• When shooting in macro mode, the focus range

is very narrow and you may not be able to focus on the whole of the subject.

• When shooting in macro mode, the focus

adjustment becomes slower to accurately focus on a close subject.

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, Set the mode dial to , and

press V ( ) on the control button.

The (self-ti mer) i ndicat or ap pears on th e LCD screen.

• If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU

first to make the menu disappear.

• Y ou can carry out this operation even when the

mode dial is set to P, M, , , , ,

, or .

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250

SAF

, Center the s ubject in the f rame.

Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus on, then press the shutter button fully down.

The self-timer lamp (page 8) will flash, and you will hear a beeping sound. The image will be shot after approximately 10 seconds.

To cancel the self-timer during the operation

Press V ( ) on the control button a gain. The indicator disappears from the LCD screen.

• If you stand in front of the camera and press the

shutter button, the focus and the exposure may not be correctly set.

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Sony DSC-P73, DSC-P93 Operating Instruction

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Table of contents

Identifying th e parts

Mode dial

Preparing batt eries

Charging the batteries

Getting started

Inserting the batteries

Using the AC Adaptor

Using your camera abroad

Turning your camera on/off

How to use the control button

Setting the date and time

Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”

Shooting still imag e s

Setting the still image size

Image size and quality

Basic still image shooting – Using auto mode

Using the zoom feature

Shooting close-ups – Macro

Using the self-timer