Sony DSC-P93A User Manual Page 1

2-189-207-11(1)Digital Still CameraOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future refer

10Mode dialBefore using your camera, set the mark on the mode dial to the POWER button side. (Auto adjustment mode)The focus, exposure and white balan

100Shooting still images / moviesThe power turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the c

101TroubleshootingSmart zoom does not function.• [Digital Zoom] is set to [Precision]or [Off] in the SET UP settings.• The image size is set to [5M] (

102You cannot shoot images. • No “Memory Stick” is inserted. • The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is insufficient.• The write-protect switch on the “M

103TroubleshootingViewing imagesDeleting/editing an imageSymptom Cause SolutionThe image cannot be played back. • The mode dial is not set to .• You

104ComputersSymptom Cause SolutionYou do not know whether or not your OS can be used with the camera.— p Check “Recommended computer environment” (pag

105Troubleshooting“Memory Stick”The image cannot be played back on a computer.——p If you are using the “Picture Package” software, see the help on the

106PictBridge compliant printerSymptom Cause SolutionThe connection cannot be established.• The printer is not compliant with the PictBridge standard.

107TroubleshootingOthersSymptom Cause SolutionThe camera does not work, no operations can be performed.• The battery level is low or zero (The indic

108Warnings and messagesThe following messages appear on the LCD screen.Message Meaning/ Corrective ActionNo Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick” (p

109TroubleshootingFile protect • The image is protected against erasure. Release the protection (page 68).Image size over • You are playing back an im

11Getting startedPreparing batteriesUse the following batteries in this camera.Acceptable batteriesHR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteri

110Self-diagnosis display–If a code starting with an alphabet letter appearsYour camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the condi

111Additional informationThe number of images that can be saved/shooting timeThe number of images that can be saved and the shooting time are differen

112Menu itemsMenu items that can be changed differ depending on the position of the mode dial or the setting of the camera.Default settings are indica

113Additional informationItem Setting DescriptionISO (ISO) 400 / 200 / 100 / xAuto Selects the ISO sensitivity. When shooting under dark conditions or

114When the mode dial is set to , , , , or 1)Some of the settings are restricted based on the position of the mode dial (page 37).2)When the mode d

115Additional informationWhen the mode dial is set to 9 (Focus) ∞ / 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m / Center AF / x Multi AFChooses the auto focus method (p

116SET UP items (Camera) (Memory Stick Tool)Item Setting DescriptionAF ModexSingle / Monitor Selects the focus operation mode (page 50).Digital Zoom

117Additional information (Setup 1) (Setup 2)Item Setting DescriptionLCD Backlight Bright/ xNormal/ DarkSelects the brightness of the LCD backlight. S

118PrecautionsDo 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

119Additional informationThe internal rechargeable button batteryThis camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for maintaining the date and

12, 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

120• 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

121Additional information• The battery life varies depending on storage, operating conditions, and environment, and is different for each battery.The

122White balanceAutomatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, IncandescentFile format (DCF compliant)Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2, JPEG compliant, DPOF com

123Additional informationAccessories• HR6 (size AA) Ni-MH batteries (2)• Battery case (1)• BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH Battery charger (1)• Power cord (mains l

124The LCD screenFor shooting still images101VGAFINEReturn1/30"400DATEISO400SAFF2.0 +2.0EV250C:32:00The page numbers in parentheses indicate the

125Additional informationO Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity indicatorP Self-diagnosis display (110)/Date/time indicator (34)/ISO sensitivity (113)Q S

126For still image playbackA Change folder indicator (63)B Image size indicator (22)C Recording mode indicator (60, 61)D Protect mark indicator (68)/P

127Additional informationFor movie playbackA Image size indicator (80)B Recording mode indicator (80)C Playback indicator (80)/Volume indicator (80)D

128IndexAA/V connecting cable ... 40AC Adaptor ... 16Access lamp

129IndexNNR slow shutter ...37NTSC ...117Numbe

13Getting started• 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 u

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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.T

15Getting startedNumber of images and battery life that can be recorded/viewedThe tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life th

16• The number of images and the battery life that can be recorded/viewed are decreased under the following conditions:– The surrounding temperature i

17Getting startedUsing your camera abroadPower sourcesYou can use your camera in any country or region with the battery charger (supplied) or the AC-L

18How to use the control buttonTo change the current settings of the camera, bring up the menu or the SET UP screen (pages 46, 47), and use the contro

19Getting 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],

2To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer

20, 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 pro

21Shooting still imagesInserting and removing a “Memory Stick”, Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover. Turn up the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, and s

22Setting the still image size, 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

23Shooting still imagesImage size and qualityYou can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of i

24The number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick”3)The number of images that can be saved in Fine (Standard)4) mode are shown below. (Units

25Shooting still imagesBasic still image shooting – Using auto modeHolding the camera correctlyWhen shooting pictures with the camera, be careful so t

26, 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 rema

27Shooting still imagesChecking the last image shot – Quick Review, Press b (7) on the control button.To return to shooting mode, press the shutter bu

28• The zoom scaling indicator differs according to the zoom type.Optical zoom: Smart zoom: Precision digital zoom: • The AF range finder frame does n

29Shooting still imagesShooting close-ups – MacroFor close-ups of subjects like flowers or insects, shoot using the macro feature. You can shoot subje

3Note: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 lim

30• 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. T

31Shooting still imagesSelecting a flash mode, Set the mode dial to , and press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly to select a flash mode.The fla

32To reduce “red-eye” when shooting live subjectsThe flash pre-strobes before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [O

33Shooting still imagesShooting images with the finderThe finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm

34Inserting the date and time on a still image, Set the mode dial to SET UP.The SET UP screen appears.• The date and time cannot be inserted in Multi

35Shooting still imagesShooting according to scene conditionsSelect one of the following modes, then shoot by pressing the shutter button and this wil

36Soft snap modeYou 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

37Shooting still imagesFunctions available based on the position of the mode dialWhen shooting with the mode dial set to , , , , or , the combi

38Viewing images on the LCD screen of your cameraYou can view images shot with the camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. You can select the fol

39Viewing still images, Select the desired still image with b/B on the control button.b : Displays the previous image.B : Displays the next image.2BAC

4For the Customers in the U.S.A. and CanadaTHIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION IS S

40Viewing images on a TV screen, Connect the supplied A/V connecting cable to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of

41Viewing still imagesWatching images on a TV screenIf you want to view images on a TV, you need a TV having a video input jack and the A/V connecting

42Deleting images, 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 i

43Deleting still imagesDeleting on the Index screen, While an Index screen (page 39) is displayed, press (delete).• Note that the images once deleted

44, 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

45Deleting still images,Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the camera., Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V on the control button.Select [Form

46How to setup and operate your cameraThis section describes how to operate the menu and the SET UP screen.• For details on the mode dial, see page 10

47Before advanced operationsChanging items in the SET UP screena Set the mode dial to SET UP.The SET UP screen appears.b Select the setting item you w

48Creating or selecting a folderYour camera can create multiple folders within a “Memory Stick.” You can select the folder used to store images. When

49Advanced still image shootingChoosing an auto focus methodYou can set the AF range finder frame and the AF mode.AF range finder frameThe AF range fi

5The power zoom lensThis 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

50• 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 work

51Advanced still image shootingShooting techniquesWhen shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame, or when using Center AF, the camera may foc

52c 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,

53Advanced still image shootingd Select an aperture value with b/B.Two different aperture values can be selected, depending on the zoom position. When

54ExposureIn addition to the focus and other settings, it is also important to adjust the exposure in order to take beautiful pictures.Exposure is the

55Advanced still image shootingAdjusting the exposure– EV adjustmentYou can manually shift the exposure value determined by the camera. Use this mode

56Displaying a histogramA histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The horizontal axis shows the brightness, and the vertical axis sho

57Advanced still image shootingShooting techniquesWhile shooting images, the camera automatically determines the exposure. When shooting a whitish ove

58a Set the mode dial to P, M, , , , , , or .b Press MENU.The menu appears.c Select (Metering Mode) with b/B, then select [Multi] or [Spot] with v

59Advanced still image shooting (Incandescent)• Used when shooting, for example, at a party, where the lighting conditions change often.• Used in a st

6Table of contentsRead this first...4Identifying the parts...8Mode dial...

60c Select [ ] (Flash Level) with b/B, then select the desired setting with v/V.+: Makes the flash level higher than normal. Normal: Normal setting.–:

61Advanced still image shootingDSC-P73: (Units: images)To return to normal modeIn Step 3, select [Normal].• The flash cannot be used.• When using the

62Shooting with special effects – Picture EffectYou can add special effects to bring out the contrast in your images.a Set the mode dial to P, M, , ,

63Advanced still image viewingSelecting the folder and playing back images– FolderSelect the folder that images you want to play back are stored.a Set

64Enlarging a portion of a still image– Playback zoomYou can enlarge an image up to five times the size of the original image.a Set the mode dial to

65Advanced still image viewingPlaying back successive images– Slide showYou can play back recorded images in succession, one after another. This is us

66Rotating still images– RotateImages shot when holding the camera vertically can be rotated and displayed horizontally.a Set the mode dial to , and

67Advanced still image viewingPlaying back continuouslya Set the mode dial to .b Select the Multi Burst image with b/B.The selected Multi Burst image

68Protecting images– ProtectTo prevent accidental erasure of an important image, you can protect it.• Note that formatting the “Memory Stick” erases a

69Still image editingh Select [OK] with B, then press z.The - mark turns white and the selected image is protected.To cancel the protectionIn Step 4,

7Enlarging a portion of a still image– Playback zoom...64Playing back successive images– Slide show...

70Choosing images to print– Print (DPOF) markYou can designate certain images to be printed.This function is convenient when you want to print images

71Still image editingg Press MENU.h Select [OK] with B, then press z.The mark turns white and the setting is completed.To delete the markIn Step 5

72Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printerEven if you do not have a computer, you can easily print images shot using your camera by connecting the

73Still image printing (PictBridge printer)When [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] in the SET UP settingsYou cannot use the PictBridge function,

74f 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 o

75Still image printing (PictBridge printer)g Press MENU.The Print screen appears.• Setting items not available for a particular printer are not displa

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

77Still image printing (PictBridge printer)To print all the images indicated with the markIn Step 4, select [DPOF image]. All the images indicated w

78To print all the images indicated with the markIn Step 4, select [DPOF image]. All the images indicated with the mark are printed, regardless of

79Enjoying moviesShooting moviesYou can shoot movies with audio.a Set the mode dial to .b Press (Image Size).The Image Size setup item appears.c Se

8L 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 le

80Viewing movies on the LCD screenYou can view movies on the LCD screen of the camera and hear sounds from the speaker of the camera.a Set the mode di

81Enjoying moviesDeleting moviesYou can delete unwanted movies.• You cannot delete the protected movies.• Note that the movies once deleted cannot be

82To cancel the deletionIn Step 3 or 7, select [Exit].To delete all the images in the folderIn Step 3, select [All In This Folder], then press z. Next

83Enjoying moviesa 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 pr

84Copying images to your computer– For Windows usersRecommended computer environmentOS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional,

85Enjoying images on your computerInstalling the USB driverWhen using Windows XP, you need not install the USB driver.Once the USB driver is installed

86Connecting the camera to your computera Insert the “Memory Stick” with the images you want to copy into the camera.• Be sure to use fully charged ni

87Enjoying images on your computerP Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the “Memory Stick,” or turning off the camera during a USB connectionFor Win

88When a removable disk icon is not shown1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties].The “System Properties” screen appea

89Enjoying images on your computerViewing the images on your computera Click [Start], then click [My Documents].The “My Documents” folder contents are

9A Control buttonMenu 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)C LCD screenFor deta

90Image file storage destinations and file namesThe image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick.” Example: when

91Enjoying images on your computer• ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.• The numerical portions of a movie file recorded in

92Viewing an image previously copied to a computerThis operation is required for viewing image files that have been copied previously to a computer an

93Enjoying images on your computer• This software is compatible with the DirectX technology. “DirectX” must be installed before using.• A separate env

94f Click [Install] on the “Ready to Install the Program” screen.The installation starts.If the “Welcome to setup for Direct X” screen appears after y

95Enjoying images on your computerUsing “Picture Package”Start up the “Picture Package Menu” on the desktop to use the various functions.• The default

96Copying images to your computer– For Macintosh usersRecommended computer environmentOS: Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1/v10.2/v10.3)The ab

97Enjoying images on your computerc Viewing the images on your computer1 Double-click the hard disk icon.2 Double-click the desired image file in the

98a 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

99TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you have trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 First, check the items on pages 99 to 107. If the