Basic Still Image Shooting - Using Auto Mode - Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-P73 Operating Instructions Manual

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
1
, Set the mode dial to
turn on the camera.
• The lens cover opens when the power is turned
on.
• Do not touch the lens portion while it is
operating, such as when you press POWER to
turn on the power or when the zoom function is
working (page 27).
• You can create a new folder in the "Memory
Stick" and select the folder for storing images
(page 48).
2
, Hold the camera steadily with
, and
both hands and position a
subject in the center of the
focus frame.
• The minimum focal distance to a subject is as
follows:
DSC-P93A: Approx 50 cm (19
5
60 cm (23 / inches) (T).
8
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.)
3
/ inches) (W)/
4
3
/ inches)
4
25