Page 1: Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-P73/P93A Serial No.
Page 2 (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...
Page 3 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...
Page 4: Read This First
“Memory Stick” 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,...
Page 5 Duo,” , “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” “MagicGate,” trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Read this first ... 4 Identifying the parts ... 8 Mode dial... 10 Getting started Preparing batteries ... 11 Charging the batteries ... 11 Inserting the batteries... 13 Using the AC Adaptor ... 16 Using your camera abroad ... 17 Turning your camera on/off ...
Page 7 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 –...
Page 8: Identifying The Parts
Identifying the 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 Flash (31) F Self-timer lamp (30)/ AF illuminator (32, 116) G Speaker (bottom surface) H Finder window I Lens ring J Lens...
Page 9 A Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (18) Menu off: / (31/30/27/ 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.
Page 10: Mode Dial
Mode dial Before using your camera, set the mark on the mode dial to the POWER button side. (Auto adjustment mode) The focus, exposure and white balance are automatically adjusted to allow easy shooting. The image quality is set to [Fine] (page 47).
Page 11: Getting Started
Preparing batteries 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 batteries Ni-cad batteries...
Page 12: Charging Time
lamp CHARGE 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 CHARGE lamp lights. When the CHARGE lamp goes out, charging is finished.
Page 13: 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.
Page 14 , Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Close the battery/“Memory Stick” cover while holding the batteries in. The cover is closed when it clicks. To remove the batteries Turn up the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, then remove the batteries. •...
Page 15 Approx. 110 Approx. 55 (E-Mail) Approx. 240 Approx. 120 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 –...
Page 16: 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 –...
Page 17: Using Your Camera Abroad
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].
Page 18: How To Use The Control Button
How to use the control button Camera AF Mode: Single Digital Zoom: Smart Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Auto Review: SELECT Setup 2 File Number: USB Connect: Video Out: Clock Set: Cancel To change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu or the SET UP screen (pages 46, 47), and use the control button to make the changes.
Page 19 Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 12 : Cancel , 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.
Page 20 Clock Set 2005 10 : , Select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z. The date and time are set and the clock will start to keep time. • To cancel the setting process, select [Cancel], then press z. Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y...
Page 21: Shooting Still Images
Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” , 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.
Page 22: Setting The Still Image Size
Setting the still image size Mode dial , Set the mode dial to turn on the power. • You can carry out this operation even when the mode dial is set to P, M, DSC-P93A DSC-P73 VGA ( E-Mail ) VGA ( E-Mail ) Image Size Image Size...
Page 23: Image Size And Quality
Image size and quality You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of images you want to shoot. The image size is shown by the number of pixels (dots) (horizontal × vertical), which compose an image.
Page 24 357 (649) 726 (1320) 1482 (2694) 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.
Page 25: Basic Still Image Shooting - Using Auto Mode
Basic still image shooting – Using auto mode Holding the camera correctly When shooting pictures with the camera, 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...
Page 26: About Auto Focus
FINE F2.0 AE/AF lock indicator Flashes in green t Remains on , Press and hold the shutter button halfway 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.
Page 27: Checking The Last Image Shot - Quick Review
Checking the last image – shot Quick Review Review 101-0008 2005 1 1 10:30 RETURN , 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 again. To delete the image displayed on the LCD screen 1 Press...
Page 28 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.
Page 29: Shooting Close-Ups - Macro
– Shooting close-ups Macro For close-ups of subjects like flowers 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 W- end. However, the available focus distance depends on the zoom position.
Page 30: 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.
Page 31: Selecting A Flash Mode
Selecting a flash mode , Set the mode dial to , and press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly to select a flash mode. The flash mode has the following features. No indicator (Auto): The camera decides to use the flash based on lighting conditions.
Page 32 To reduce “red-eye” when shooting live subjects The flash pre-strobes before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] in the SET UP settings (page 116). appears on the LCD screen. • The amount of red-eye reduction possible varies according to the individual.
Page 33: Shooting Images With The Finder
Shooting images with the finder Finder The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD screen. Each time you press , the display changes in the following order. Histogram on •...
Page 34: Inserting The Date And Time On A Still Image
Inserting the date and time on a still image Camera AF Mode: Single Digital Zoom: Smart Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Auto Review: SELECT , Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. • The date and time cannot be inserted in Multi Burst mode.
Page 35: Shooting According To Scene Conditions
Shooting according to scene conditions Select one of the following modes, then shoot by pressing the shutter button and this will have a positive effect on your photo. Twilight mode Under dark lighting conditions, you can shoot a distant night view. Because the shutter speed is slow, it is recommended that you use a tripod.
Page 36 Soft snap mode You can shoot the color of a person’s skin beautifully with a bright, warm color tone. This mode also has an effect on soft-focus, so an image such as that of a person or a flower is shot in the proper atmosphere. Mode dial , Set the mode dial to , Center the subject in the frame.
Page 37 Functions available based on the position of the mode dial When shooting with the mode dial set to functions, such as the flash mode, are fixed to suit shooting conditions. See the following table. Function AF range Flash Macro mode Mode dial —...
Page 38: Viewing Still Images
Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Single screen You can view images shot with the camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. You can select the following two methods for viewing images. Single screen You can view one image at a time, occupying the entire screen. Index screen Nine images are displayed simultaneously in separate panels on the screen.
Page 39 101-0003 2005 1 1 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME , Select the desired still image with b/B on the control button. b : Displays the previous image. B : Displays the next image. Viewing on the index screen SINGLE DISPLAY , Press (index).
Page 40: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen
Viewing images on a TV screen A/V connecting A/V OUT cable (supplied) (MONO) jack , Connect the supplied A/V connecting cable to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of the TV. If your TV has stereo type input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V connecting cable to the Lch audio input jack.
Page 41 Watching images on a TV screen If you want to view images on a TV, you need a TV having a video input jack and the A/V connecting cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match as that of your digital still camera. Check the following list: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central...
Page 42: Deleting Still Images
Deleting images 101-0002 2005 1 1 10:30 BACK/NEXT VOLUME , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Select the image you want to delete with b/B on the control button. • Note that the images once deleted cannot be recovered.
Page 43 Deleting on the Index screen Delete Exit Select All In This Folder , While an Index screen (page 39) is displayed, press (delete). • Note that the images once deleted cannot be recovered. Delete Exit Select All In This Folder , Select [Select] with b/B on the control button, then press z.
Page 44: Formatting A "Memory Stick
Delete Exit , Press (delete). Select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z. “Access” appears on the LCD screen and all of the images with marks will be deleted. To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with b on the control button, then press z.
Page 45 , Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the camera. Memory Stick Tool Format: Create REC. Folder: Cancel Change REC. Folder: , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V on the control button. Select [Format] with B on the control button, then press B.
Page 46: Before Advanced Operations
How to setup and operate your camera This section describes how to operate the menu and the SET UP screen. MENU Control button Mode dial • For details on the mode dial, see page 10. Changing menu settings a Set the mode dial to , P, M, b Press MENU.
Page 47: Changing Items In The Set Up Screen
Changing items in the SET UP screen a Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Camera AF Mode: Single Digital Zoom: Smart Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Auto Review: SELECT b Select the setting item you want to change with v/V/b/B on the control button.
Page 48: Creating Or Selecting A Folder
Creating or selecting a folder Your camera can create multiple folders within a “Memory Stick.” You can select the folder used to store images. When not creating a new folder, “101MSDCF” folder is selected as the recording folder. You can create folders up to “999MSDCF.” Control button Mode dial •...
Page 49: Advanced Still Image Shooting
Choosing an auto focus method You can set the AF range finder frame and the AF mode. AF range finder frame The AF range finder frame selects the focus position according to the subject position and size. AF Mode The AF mode is set automatically when the camera starts and stops focusing on a subject.
Page 50: Choosing A Focus Operation
• When you are shooting movies and you choose Multipoint AF, the distance to the center of the LCD screen is estimated as an average, so the AF works even with a certain amount of vibration. The AF range finder frame indicator .
Page 51: Setting The Distance To The Subject
Shooting techniques When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame, or when using Center AF, the camera may focus on the center instead of on the subject at the edge of the frame. In a case like this, use AF lock to focus on the subject, and then recompose the picture and shoot.
Page 52: Shooting With Manual Shutter Speed And Aperture Settings
c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select the distance to the subject with v/V. You can select from the following distance settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, ∞ (unlimited distance) 3.0m 1.0m 0.5m 0.5m Center AF Multi AF Focus To return to auto focus mode In Step 3, select [Multi AF] or [Center AF].
Page 53 d Select an aperture value with b/B. FINE Return F2.8 Two different aperture values can be selected, depending on the zoom position. When the zoom is set all the way to the W side: F2.8/F5.6 When the zoom is set all the way to the T side: F5.2/F10 e Shoot the image.
Page 54 Exposure In addition to the focus and other settings, it is also important to adjust the exposure in order to take beautiful pictures. Exposure is the amount of light that the CCD of the digital still camera is able to receive. This value changes according to the combination of aperture and shutter speed.
Page 55: Adjusting The Exposure
Adjusting the exposure – EV adjustment You can manually shift the exposure value determined by the camera. Use this mode when you do not get the proper exposure, for instance, the subject and its background have high contrast (light and dark). The value can be set a range from +2.0EV to –2.0EV, in 1/3EV increments.
Page 56: Displaying A Histogram
Displaying a histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The horizontal axis shows the brightness, and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels. The graph display indicates a dark image when skewed to the left side, and a bright image when skewed to the right side.
Page 57: Selecting The Metering Mode
Shooting techniques While shooting images, the camera automatically determines the exposure. When shooting a whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scene, the camera judges that the subject is bright and may set a darker exposure for the image. In such cases, adjustment of the exposure in the + plus direction is effective.
Page 58: Adjusting Color Tones - White Balance
MENU Control button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to P, M, b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Metering Mode) with b/B, then select [Multi] or [Spot] with v/V. d When selecting Spot metering in Step 3, position the spot metering cross hair on one point of the subject you want to shoot.
Page 59: Adjusting The Flash Level - Flash Level
(Incandescent) • Used when shooting, for example, at a party, where the lighting conditions change often. • Used in a studio, or under video lights. MENU Control button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to P, M, b Press MENU. The menu appears.
Page 60: Shooting Images In Succession
c Select [ ] (Flash Level) with b/B, then select the desired setting with v/V. +: Makes the flash level higher than normal. Normal: Normal setting. –: Makes the flash level lower than normal. Shooting images in succession Used to shoot images continuously. The maxium number of images you can shoot per one shooting depends on the image size and image quality settings.
Page 61: Shooting In Multi Burst Mode
DSC-P73: (Units: images) Fine Standard VGA (E-Mail) 30 To return to normal mode In Step 3, select [Normal]. • The flash cannot be used. • When using the self-timer, pressing the shutter button records up to five images in succession. •...
Page 62: Shooting With Special Effects
Shooting with special effects – Picture Effect You can add special effects to bring out the contrast in your images. B&W In black and white Sepia Colored to look like an old photograph MENU Control button Shutter button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to P, M, b Press MENU.
Page 63: Advanced Still Image Viewing
Selecting the folder and playing back images – Folder Select the folder that images you want to play back are stored. MENU Control button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Folder) with b, then press z.
Page 64: Enlarging A Portion Of A Still Image
Enlarging a portion of a still image – Playback zoom You can enlarge an image up to five times the size of the original image. MENU Control button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to b Display the image you want to enlarge with b/B.
Page 65: Playing Back Successive Images
Playing back successive images – Slide show You can play back recorded images in succession, one after another. This is useful for checking your images, or for giving a presentation. MENU Control button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to b Press MENU.
Page 66: Rotating Still Images - Rotate
Rotating still images – Rotate Images shot when holding the camera vertically can be rotated and displayed horizontally. MENU Control button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to , and display the image you want to rotate. b Press MENU. The menu appears.
Page 67: Playing Back Continuously
Playing back continuously a Set the mode dial to b Select the Multi Burst image with b/B. The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously. 101-0014 2005 1 1 10:30 PAUSE BACK/NEXT VOLUME To pause Press z. To resume playback, press z again.
Page 68: Still Image Editing
Protecting images – Protect To prevent accidental erasure of an important image, you can protect it. 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.
Page 69: Changing Image Size - Resize
h Select [OK] with B, then press The - mark turns white and the selected image is protected. To cancel the protection In Step 4, select [Cancel], or in Step 8, select [Exit]. To release protection In Step 5, select an image for which you want to release protection with v/V/b/B and press z.
Page 70: Choosing Images To Print
Choosing images to print – Print (DPOF) mark You can designate certain images to be printed. This function is convenient when you want to print images at a shop or using a printer that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using PictBridge compliant printers.
Page 71 g Press MENU. h Select [OK] with B, then press mark turns white and the setting is completed. To delete the mark In Step 5, select the image you want to delete the mark with v/V/b/B, and press z. To delete all the marks from the images in the folder In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], then...
Page 72: Still Image Printing
Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can easily print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. For preparation, you only need to select the USB connection in the SET UP settings and connect the camera to the printer.
Page 73: Printing Images
When [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] in the SET UP settings You cannot use the PictBridge function, even when you turn on the camera. Disconnect the USB cable and set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] (page 72). Printing images You can select an image and print it.
Page 74 f Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The image is printed. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the (Not disconnect USB cable) mark is indicated on the LCD screen. Printing Exit To cancel printing In Step 4, select [Cancel] or in Step 6, select [Exit].
Page 75: Printing Index-Images
g Press MENU. The Print screen appears. Print Index Date Quantity Exit • Setting items not available for a particular printer are not displayed. h Select [Quantity] with v/V, select the number of images with b/B. You can select the number up to 20. All the images selected are printed in the specified number.
Page 76 • You cannot print movies. • If an error message is sent from the connected printer during the connection, flashes for about five seconds. In such cases, check the printer. On the single screen a Display the image you want to print with b/B.
Page 77 To print all the images indicated with the mark In Step 4, select [DPOF image]. All the images indicated with the mark are printed, regardless of the image displayed. To insert the date and time on images In Step 6, select [Date], then select the date format with b/B.
Page 78 To print all the images indicated with the mark In Step 4, select [DPOF image]. All the images indicated with the mark are printed, regardless of the image displayed. To print all the images in the folder In Step 4, select [All In This Folder], then press z.
Page 79: Enjoying Movies
Shooting movies You can shoot movies with audio. Control button Shutter button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to b Press (Image Size). The Image Size setup item appears. c Select the desired mode with v/V. You can choose from [640 (Fine)], [640 (Standard)], or [160].
Page 80: Viewing Movies On The Lcd Screen
• The procedure for viewing movies on a TV is the same as that for viewing still images (page 40). • A movie recorded using other Sony devices may be displayed a size smaller than still images.
Page 81: Deleting Movies
Deleting movies You can delete unwanted movies. Control button Mode dial • You cannot delete the protected movies. • Note that the movies once deleted cannot be recovered. On the single screen a Set the mode dial to b Select the movie you want to delete with b/B.
Page 82: Cutting Movies
To cancel the deletion In Step 3 or 7, select [Exit]. To delete all the images in the folder In Step 3, select [All In This Folder], then press z. Next, select [OK], then press z. To cancel the deletion, select [Cancel] with b, then press z.
Page 83 MENU Control button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to b Select the movie you want to cut with b/B. c Press MENU. The menu appears. d Select (Divide) with B, then press z. Next, select [OK] with v , then press z. The playback of the movie starts.
Page 84: Enjoying Images On Your Computer
When neither a USB connector nor a “Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. http://www.sony.net/ Contents of the CD-ROM x USB Driver This driver is needed in order to connect the camera to a computer.
Page 85: Installing The Usb Driver
Installing the USB driver When using Windows XP, you need not install the USB driver. Once the USB driver is installed, you need not install the USB driver. a Turn on your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time.
Page 86: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer
Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the “Memory Stick” with the images you want to copy into the camera. • Be sure to use fully charged nickel-metal hydride batteries or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). When you copy images to your computer using weak batteries, copying may fail or the data may be corrupted if the camera shuts off due to weak batteries.
Page 87: Copying Images
For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click on the tasktray. Double-click here 2 Click (Sony DSC), then click [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP users.
Page 88 2 Click [Device Manager]. • For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users, Step 1 is unnecessary. Click the [Device Manager] tab. 3 If [ Sony DSC] is displayed, delete it. 1 Right-click [ Sony DSC]. 2 Click [Uninstall]. The “Confirm Device Removal”...
Page 89: Viewing The Images On Your Computer
Viewing the images on your computer a Click [Start], then click [My Documents]. The “My Documents” folder contents are displayed. • This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the “My Documents” folder. • When not using Windows XP, double-click [My Documents] on the desktop.
Page 90: Image File Storage Destinations And File Names
Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick.” Example: when viewing folders on Windows XP (when using a “Memory Stick”) • You cannot record any images to “100MSDCF”...
Page 91 Folder File name 101MSDCF to DSC0ssss.JPG 999MSDCF MOV0ssss.MPG MOV0ssss.THM • ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. • The numerical portions of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same. File meaning •...
Page 92: Viewing An Image Previously Copied To A Computer
“Memory Stick.” 1 Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2 Select and double-click the [DCIM] folder from [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer]. 3 Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste].
Page 93 • This software is compatible with the DirectX technology. “DirectX” must be installed before using. • A separate environment for operating the recording device is required in order to write to CD-Rs. a Turn on your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Page 94: Copying Images Using "Picture Package
f Click [Install] on the “Ready to Install the Program” screen. The installation starts. If the “Welcome to setup for Direct X” screen appears after you install the application software, follow the instructions. g Confirm if the checkbox of “Yes, I want to restart my computer now”...
Page 95: Using "Picture Package
Using “Picture Package” Start up the “Picture Package Menu” on the desktop to use the various functions. • The default screen may differ depending on your computer. You can change the order of the buttons using [Settings] in the lower-right corner of the screen.
Page 96: Copying Images To Your Computer - For Macintosh Users
When neither a USB connector nor a “Memory Stick” slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. http://www.sony.net/ a Connecting your camera to your computer For details, see page 86.
Page 97: Using "Imagemixer Vcd2
c Viewing the images on your computer 1 Double-click the hard disk icon. 2 Double-click the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files. The image file opens. • “Picture Package” cannot be used with Macintosh. Using “ImageMixer VCD2” “ImageMixer VCD2”...
Page 98: Creating A Video Cd
a Installing “ImageMixer VCD2” 1 Turn on your computer. • The display settings should be 1024 × 768 dots or higher and 32000 colors or higher. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. 4 Copy the [IMXINST.SIT] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard disk icon.
Page 99: Troubleshooting
Connect it securely to your camera (page 16). p Install charged batteries (page 11). p Replace the batteries with new ones. 3 Should your camera still not work properly, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Page 100 Symptom Cause The power turns off • If you do not operate the camera for about three suddenly. minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (page 17). • The batteries are discharged. Shooting still images / movies Symptom Cause...
Page 101 Symptom Cause Smart zoom does not • [Digital Zoom] is set to [Precision]or [Off] in the function. SET UP settings. image size • The [4M] (DSC-P73) or [3:2]. • You are shooting in Multi Burst mode. • This function cannot be used when you shoot a movie.
Page 102 Symptom Cause You cannot shoot images. • No “Memory Stick” is inserted. • The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is insufficient. • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to the LOCK position. • You cannot shoot while the flash is charging. •...
Page 103 Viewing images Symptom Cause The image cannot be • The mode dial is not set to played back. • You changed the folder/file name on a computer. • You cannot play back the image on the camera if you modify the image on a computer. •...
Page 104 Computers Symptom Cause You do not know whether — or not your OS can be used with the camera. You cannot install the — USB driver. Your computer does not • The camera is turned off. recognize your camera. • The battery level is too low. •...
Page 105: Memory Stick
Symptom Cause The image cannot be — played back on a computer. — The image and sound are • You are playing back the movie directly from affected by noise when the “Memory Stick.” you play back a movie on a computer.
Page 106 PictBridge compliant printer Symptom Cause The connection cannot be • The printer is not compliant with the PictBridge established. standard. • The printer is not set for the connection with the camera. • [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] in the SET UP settings.
Page 107 Others Symptom Cause The camera does not • The battery level is low or zero (The work, no operations can indicator appears.). be performed. • The AC Adaptor (not supplied) is not connected securely. The power is on, but the •...
Page 108: Warnings And Messages
Warnings and messages The following messages appear on the LCD screen. Message Meaning/ Corrective Action No Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 21). System error • Turn the power off and on again (page 17). Memory Stick error •...
Page 109 Message Meaning/ Corrective Action File protect • The image is protected against erasure. Release the protection (page 68). Image size over • You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera. No file in this folder •...
Page 110: Self-Diagnosis Display - If A Code Starting With An Alphabet Letter Appears
If your camera is not still functioning well after trying the countermeasure a couple of times, the camera may need to be repaired. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Countermeasure Turn the power off and on again (page 17).
Page 111: Additional Information
The number of images that can be saved/ shooting time The number of images that can be saved and the shooting time are different, depending on the capacity of the “Memory Stick,” the image size, and the image quality. Refer to the following charts when you choose a “Memory Stick.”...
Page 112: Menu Items
Menu items Menu items that can be changed differ depending on the position of the mode dial or the setting of the camera. Default settings are indicated with x. When the mode dial is set to Item Setting Mode (REC Mode) Multi Burst Burst xNormal...
Page 113 Item Setting ISO (ISO) 400 / 200 / 100 / xAuto (P.Quality) xFine / Standard Mode (REC Mode) Multi Burst Burst xNormal (Interval) 1/7.5 / 1/15 / x1/30 (Flash Level) + / xNormal / – PFX (P.Effect) B&W / Sepia / xOff (Saturation) + / xNormal / –...
Page 114 When the mode dial is set to Item Setting (EV) +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / +1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV / −0.3EV / −0.7EV / −1.0EV / −1.3EV / −1.7EV / −2.0EV ∞ / 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m / 9 (Focus) Center AF / x Multi AF (Metering Mode)
Page 115 Item Setting ∞ / 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m / 9 (Focus) Center AF / x Multi AF (Metering Mode) Spot / x Multi WB (White Bal) PFX (P.Effect) B&W / Sepia / xOff When the mode dial is set to Item Setting (Folder)
Page 116: Set Up Items
SET UP items Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Default settings are indicated with x. (Camera) Item Setting AF Mode Single / Monitor Digital Zoom Smart / Precision / Off Date/Time Day&Time Red Eye Reduction On / AF Illuminator Auto / Off...
Page 117 (Setup 1) Item Setting LCD Backlight Bright/ Normal/ Dark Beep Shutter Language — (Setup 2) Item Setting File Number Series Reset USB Connect PictBridge/PTP/ xNormal Video Out NTSC Clock Set OK / Cancel Description Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting [Bright] makes the LCD screen bright and easy to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster.
Page 118: Precautions
Precautions Do not leave the camera in the following places • In extremely hot place, such as in a car parked in the sun. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction.
Page 119: The "Memory Stick
The internal rechargeable button battery This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable button battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera.
Page 120: The Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries
• When you attach the supplied label, be sure to attach it to the labeling position. Be careful that the label does not stick out. • When you carry or store the “Memory Stick,” put it in the case supplied with it. •...
Page 121: The Battery Charger
The battery charger • Do not charge any other batteries except the Sony nickel-metal hydride battery using the supplied battery charger. If you charge other types of battery (manganese, alkaline, lithium, ni-cd batteries, etc.),...
Page 122 White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent File format (DCF compliant) Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2, JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording medium “Memory Stick” Flash Recommended distance (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto) DSC-P93A 0.2 to 3.5 m (7 inches to 11 feet 5 inches) (W)
Page 123 Accessories • HR6 (size AA) Ni-MH batteries (2) • Battery case (1) • BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH Battery charger (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) • USB cable (1) • A/V connecting cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • “Memory Stick” (DSC-P93A: 32MB/DSC-P73: 16MB) (1) •...
Page 124: The Lcd Screen
The LCD screen For shooting still images Return The page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information. FINE 1/30" DATE C:32:00 F2.0 +2.0 A Image size indicator (22)/ Multi Burst between-frame interval indicator (61) B Recording mode indicator (60, 61) C AE/AF lock indicator (26) D Battery remaining indicator (14)
Page 125 O Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity indicator P Self-diagnosis display (110)/ Date/time indicator (34)/ ISO sensitivity (113) Q Self-timer indicator (30) R Vibration warning indicator (108) S Spot metering cross hair (57) T AF range finder frame (49) U Histogram indicator (56) V Menu/guide menu (46) W EV adjustment indicator (55) X Aperture value indicator (52)
Page 126 For still image playback x1.3 1 0 1 –0 0 1 2 BACK/NEXT A Change folder indicator (63) B Image size indicator (22) C Recording mode indicator (60, 61) D Protect mark indicator (68)/ Print (DPOF) mark indicator (70) E Zoom indicator (27)/ Frame by frame playback indicator (67) F Not disconnect USB cable...
Page 127 For movie playback VOL. A Image size indicator (80) B Recording mode indicator (80) C Playback indicator (80)/ Volume indicator (80) D Change folder indicator (63) E Playback folder indicator (63) F Image number/Number of images recorded in the playback folder G Recording folder indicator (48) H Remaining “Memory Stick”...
Page 128: Index
Index A/V connecting cable ... 40 AC Adaptor ... 16 Access lamp ... 21 AE/AF lock ... 26 AF ... 26 AF illuminator ... 32 AF Mode ... 50 AF range finder ... 49 Aperture value ... 52 Auto adjustment mode ... 25 Auto Focus ...
Page 129 NR slow shutter ...37 NTSC ...117 Number of images that can be saved or shooting time ...15, 24, 111 PAL ...117 PictBridge ...72 Picture Effect ...62 Picture Package ...92 Playback zoom ...64 Power on/off ...17 Precautions ...118 Precision digital zoom ...27 Print (DPOF) mark ...70 Program auto shooting ...10 Protect ...68...
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Getting Started

Shooting Still Images

Viewing Still Images

Deleting Still Images

Before Advanced Operations

Advanced Still Image Shooting

Advanced Still Image Viewing

Still Image Editing

Still Image Printing

Enjoying Movies

Enjoying Images on Your Computer

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

Index

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