batteries, “Memory Stick,” wrist
strap, and so on included)
Compatible
x BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH battery
charger
Power requirements
Output voltage
Operating temperature range
Storage temperature range
Dimensions 71 × 30 × 91 mm
MassApprox. 90 g (3 oz)
AC 100 to 240V 50/60Hz
3 W
AA : DC 1.4 V 400 mA × 2
AAA : DC 1.4 V 160 mA × 2
0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F)
−20° to +60°C (−4° to +140°F)
7
/8 × 1 3/16 × 3 5/8 inches) (W/H/
(2
D)
x AC-LS 5 AC Adapto r (n ot supplied)
Input rating AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Output rating DC 4.2 V, 1.5 A
Operating temperature range
Storage temperature range
Maximum dimensions
MassApprox. 130 g (5 oz)
11 W, 0.16 to 0.09 A
0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F)
−20° to +60°C (−4° to +140°F)
Approx. 48 × 29 × 81 mm (1
3
/16 × 3 1/4 inches) (W/H/D)
1
15
/16 ×
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” (16MB) (1)
• CD-ROM (USB driver: SPVD-012) (1)
• Operating Instructions (1)
See page 6.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH
MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS
LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE
COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS
APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLISHED BY SONY .
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
1.Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered
connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes
and bridges.
2.Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are
"pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.
3.Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly
transistors, that were installed during a previous repair . Point
them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
4.Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and
recommend their replacement.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS P AR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMA TIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
5.Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
6.Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
•Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C
during repairing.
• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the
circuit board (within 3 times).
• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering
or unsoldering.
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[Description on Self-diagnosis Display]
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
Self-diagnosis display
• C: ss: ss
You can reverse the camera
malfunction yourself. (However,
contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility
when you cannot recover from the
camera malfunction.)
• E: ss: ss
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
Display Code
C:32:ss
C:13:ss
E:61:ss
E:91:ss
E:92:ss
Countermeasure
Turn the power off and on again.
Format the “Memory stick”.
Insert a new “Memory Stick”.
Checking of lens drive circuit.
Checking of flash unit or replacement
of flash unit.
Insert batteries correctly.Batteries are not inserted correctly.
Turn the power off and on again.
Trouble with hardware.
Unformatted memory stick is inserted.
Memory stick is broken.
When failed in the focus and zoom
initialization.
Abnormality when flash is being
charged.
Batteries were installed or removed when
using the AC adaptor.
Cause
Caution Display During Error
SYSTEM ERROR
FORMAT ERROR
MEMORY STICK ERROR
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1. MAIN PARTS
Note:
• Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service.
Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items.
• The parts numbers of such as a cabinet are also appeared in this section.
Refer to the parts number mentioned below the name of parts to order.
•Abbreviation
AR : Argentine model
AUS: Australian model
BR : Brazilian model
CH : Chinese model
CND: Canadian model
HK : Hong Kong model
1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS
J: Japanese model
JE : Tourist model
KR : Korean model
JK cover
3-090-789-11
DSC-P73
The components identified by
mark 0 or dotted line with mark
0 are critical for safety.
Replace only with part number
specified.
Les composants identifiés par une
marque 0 sont critiquens pour la
sécurité.
Ne les remplacer que par une pièce
portant le numéro spécifié.
Lens ring (520)
3-090-814-01
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Checking supplied accessories.
HR6 (size AA) Ni-MH batteries (2)
(not supplied)
USB cable (1)
1-827-038-11
"Memory Stick" (16MB) (1)
(not supplied)
Conversion Adaptor (1)
0 1-569-007-11 (E)
0 1-573-856-12 (JE)
Battery case (1)
3-074-757-01
A/V connecting cable (1)
1-824-111-11
CD-ROM
(SPVD-012 USB driver) (1)
3-091-338-01 (US, J)
3-091-339-01
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 the s e numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this pro duct.
Still image printing ____________________
(PictBridge printer)
Enjoying movies ______________________
Enjoying images on you r co m put er______
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.
2
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 wit h
the limits for a digital device purs ua nt to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC 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 safety 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 E MC
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.
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“Memory Stick”
Read this first
N50
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.
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Trial recording
Before you record one-time events, you may
want to make a tr ial recording to mak e su r e
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 equipm ent and playb a c k of
images recorded or edited with othe r
equipment on your camera are not
guaranteed.
Precaution on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, 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, a nd are
not actual images shot using this camera.
Trademarks
• is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
• “Memory Stick,” , “Memory Sti ck
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 QuickTime 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 marks 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 respective
developers or manufacturers. However, the
™
or ® marks are not u sed in all ca se s in th is
manual.
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Table of contents
Read this first............................................4
Identifying the parts..................................8
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 Flash (31)
F Self-timer lamp (30)/
AF illumina tor (32, 116)
G Speaker (bottom surface)
H Finder window
I Lens ring
J Lens
K Microphone
8
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
7
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/ (31/30/ 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 LCD 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 Battery/“Memory St ick” cover
(13)
O Battery insertion 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 .
9
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 automatic ally
carried out just as in th e auto adju stment
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).
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(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 camera
(pages 47 and 116).
– 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
1
, 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).
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CHARGE lamp
to a wall outlet
(wall socket)
Power cord
(Mains lead)
2
, 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.
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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 BC-CSQ2 battery charger
supplied with the STAMINA “Super 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 eff ect” – the sit uation 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.
1
, Open the battery/“Mem ory
Stick” cover.
Turn up the battery/“Memory Stick” cover,
and slide the cover in the di r ection of the
arrow.
Getting started
2
, 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.
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3
, 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.
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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 A pprox. 205
Approx. 740 A pprox. 370
Approx. 410 A pprox. 205
Approx. 740 A pprox. 370
DSC-P73
4M
VGA
(E-Mail)
On
Off
On
Off
Approx. 420 A pprox. 210
Approx. 760 A pprox. 380
Approx. 420 A pprox. 210
Approx. 760 A pprox. 380
1)
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
On
4M
Off
On
VGA
(E-Mail)
Off
When using Sony alkaline batteries
1)
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)
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
1
, Open the jack cover, then
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 a ccessible
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)
1
Power cord
(mains lead)
2
, 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.
16
Using your camera
abroad
Power sources
You can use your camera in any country or
region with the battery charger (supplied) or
AC Adaptor (not supplied) within 100 V to
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a comm ercially
available AC pl ug adapto r [a], if nece ssary,
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, view ing images, or
setting up the camera while using the
batteries, power is automatically shut off to
preserve battery power.
However, in the following circum stances,
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 are being sh own
• A cable is connected to the (USB)
jack or the A/V OUT (MONO) jack
Getting started
17
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:
OK
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
1
, 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.
• You can carry out this operation even when the
mode dial is set to P
,
, M, , , , ,
, or .
Clock Set
200411//
12 :
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
00
OK
AM
Cancel
2
, Press POWER to turn on the
power.
The POWER lamp lights in green and the
Clock Set screen appears on the LCD
screen.
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Clock Set
200411//00
12 :
AM
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
OK
Cancel
Clock Set
200411//00
12 :
AM
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
OK
Cancel
Clock Set
200511//00
10 :
AM
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
OK
Cancel
Getting started
3
, 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.
4
, Select the year, month, 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.
5
, 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.
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Clock Set
200511//30
6
, 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.
20
10 :
AM
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
OK
Cancel
Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick”
Shooti
till i
s
ng s
mage
12
, Open the battery/“Memory
Stick” cover.
Turn up the battery/“Memory Stick” cover,
and slide the cover in the direction 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
3
, 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
21
Setting the still image size
Mode dial
1
, Set the mode dial to and
turn on the power.
• You can carry out this operation even when the
mode dial is set to P, M, , , , ,
or .
DSC-P93DSC-P73
5M
3:2
3M
1M
(
E-Mail
VGA
Image Size
5M
4M
3:2
3M
)
1M
VGA
Image Size
(
E-Mail
4M
)
2
, Press (Image Size).
The Image Size setup item appears.
• For more information about the image size, see
page 23.
DSC-P93DSC-P73
5M
3:2
3M
1M
)
VGA(E-Mail
Image Size
VGA
4M
3:2
3M
1M
)
VGA(E-Mail
Image Size
VGA
3
, 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.
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Image size and quality
You can choose image si ze (number of
pixels) and im age quality (c ompression
ratio) based on the kind of images you want
to shoot. The image size is shown 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 number 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.
1)
The default setting is [5M] (DSC-P93) or [4M]
(DSC-P73). This size can give the highest
image quality using each camera.
2)
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.