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 25C (77F). 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).
R6 (Size AA) alkaline battery (2) (not supplied) Image LCD No. of Battery size screen images life (min.) DSC-P93A On Approx. 80 Approx. 40 5M Off Approx. 180 Approx. 90 On Approx. 80 Approx. 40 VGA (E-Mail) Off Approx. 180 Approx. 90 DSC-P73 On Approx. 110 Approx. 55 4M Off Approx. 240 Approx. 120 On Approx. 110 Approx. 55 VGA (E-Mail) Off Approx. 240 Approx. 120
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 Products Association)

Viewing still images2)

Getting started NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) No. of Image size images DSC-P93A 5M DSC-P73 4M
Battery life (min.) Approx. 460 Approx. 460 Approx. 490 Approx. 490

Approx. 9200

VGA (E-Mail) Approx. 9200 Approx. 9800
VGA (E-Mail) Approx. 9800
Viewing single images in order at about three second intervals
Shooting still images Under the average conditions1)
NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) Image LCD No. of Battery size screen images life (min.) DSC-P93A On Approx. 410 Approx. 205 5M Off Approx. 740 Approx. 370 On Approx. 410 Approx. 205 VGA (E-Mail) Off Approx. 740 Approx. 370 DSC-P73 On Approx. 420 Approx. 210 4M Off Approx. 760 Approx. 380 On Approx. 420 Approx. 210 VGA (E-Mail) Off Approx. 760 Approx. 380

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.
If no tasks are performed for about three minutes when shooting, viewing images, or setting up the camera while using the batteries, power is automatically shut off to preserve battery power. However, in the following circumstances, even if the batteries are being used to power the camera, the Auto Power Off function will not work. Movies are being played back A slide show is being shown A cable is connected to the (USB) jack or the A/V OUT (MONO) jack
How to use the control button
Camera AF Mode: Single Digital Zoom: Smart Date/Time: Off Red Eye Reduction: Off AF Illuminator: Auto Auto Review: Off

SELECT

Setting the date and time
Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 / 1 / : 00
Setup 2 File Number: USB Connect: OK Video Out: Cancel Clock Set:

OK 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. 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.
. , Press POWER to turn on the power.
The POWER lamp lights in green and the Clock Set screen appears on the LCD screen.

, 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 Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2005 / 1 / : 00
, Select the desired date format with v/V on the control button, then press z.
You can select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/ day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y].
If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power for saving the time data, is ever fully discharged (page 119), the Clock Set screen will appear again. When this happens, reset the date and time by starting from Step 3 above.
, Select the year, 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 item.
, Set the desired numerical value with v/V on the control button, then press z.
After setting the current numerical value, set the next item. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until all of the items have been set.

If you select [D/M/Y] in Step 3, set the time on a 24-hour cycle. 12:00 AM stands for midnight and 12:00 PM stands for noon.
Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2005 / 1 / : 30
, 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.
Inserting and removing a Memory Stick

Terminal side Label side

Access lamp
Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery/Memory Stick cover. For details on Memory Stick, see page 119.
, Insert the Memory Stick.
Insert the Memory Stick all the way 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.
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.
Setting the still image size

DSC-P93A DSC-P73

DSC-P93A

DSC-P73

4M 3:2 3M 1M
3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) Image Size

5M 3:2 3M 1M

VGA(E-Mail)

Image Size

, Set the mode dial to turn on the power. and

, Press (Image Size).

The Image Size setup item appears.
For more information about the image size, see page 23.
, 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.
You can carry out this operation even when the mode dial is set to P, M, , , , , or.

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. For example, a 5M (25921944) size image indicates that there are 2592 pixels horizontally 1944 vertically. The larger the number of pixels, the larger the image size. You can select an image quality level from Fine (high quality) or Standard. Each has a different compression ratio. When you select Fine and make the 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 Memory Stick is fewer. Choose an image size and quality level appropriate to the kind of images you want to shoot by checking the table below.

Finder

Indicators off
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. r

LCD screen off

Indicators on
Inserting the date and time on a still image
Camera Single AF Mode: Smart Digital Zoom: Off Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: Off AF Illuminator: Auto Auto Review: Off
Camera AF Mode: Day&Time Digital Zoom: Date Date/Time: Off Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Review:
Camera AF Mode: Single Digital Zoom: Smart Date/Time: Date Red Eye Reduction: Off AF Illuminator: Auto Auto Review: Off

PAGE SELECT

, Set the mode dial to SET UP.
The SET UP screen appears.
The date and time cannot be inserted in Multi Burst mode. When images are shot with the date and time inserted, the date and time cannot be removed later. When shooting images with the date and time inserted, the actual date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen, and is displayed on the LCD screen instead. The actual date and time are indicated in red on the lower-right corner when the image is played back.
, Select (Camera) with v on the control button, then press B. Select [Date/Time] with v/V on the control button, then press B.
, Select the date and time setting with v/V on the control button, then press z.
Day&Time: Inserts the date and the time of shooting into the image Date: Inserts the year, the month and the date of shooting into the image Off: Does not insert date/time data into the image After the setting has been completed, set the mode dial to to shoot your image.
You can shoot even when the mode dial is set to P, M, , , , , or. When you chose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order set in Setting the date and time (page 18). This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.
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 portrait mode

Use this mode when shooting people in the foreground at night. This mode allows you to shoot images of people in the foreground with distinct outlines without losing the feeling that you are shooting at night. Because the shutter speed is slow, it is recommended that you use a tripod.

The image has not yet been deleted at this point.
You cannot delete protected images (page 68).
, Select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press z.
Access appears on the LCD screen and the image will be deleted. To delete other images continuously Select the image you want to delete with b/ B on the control button. Next, select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press z. To cancel the deletion Select [Exit] with V on the control button, then press z.
Deleting on the Index screen

Select

All In This Folder

TO NEXT

, While an Index screen (page 39) is displayed, press (delete).
, Select [Select] with b/B on the control button, then press z.
, Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z.
The (delete) mark is indicated on the selected image. The image has not yet been deleted at this point. Put the mark on all of the images you want to delete.
To cancel your selection, select images you want to cancel and press z on the control button again. The mark disappears.
Formatting a Memory Stick
To delete all the images in the folder In Step 2, Select [All In This Folder] with B on the control button, then press z. Next, select [OK], then press z. All of the unprotected images in the folder are deleted. To cancel the deletion, select [Cancel], then press z.
, 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.
, Insert the Memory Stick you want to format into the camera.
The term formatting means preparing a Memory Stick to record images; this process is also called initialization. The supplied Memory Stick and those available commercially, are already formatted, and can be used immediately. When you format a Memory Stick, be aware that all of the data in the Memory Stick will be permanently erased. Protected images are also erased.

c Adjust the exposure based on the histogram.
The histogram also appears when the mode dial is set to or M, but the EV adjustment is deactivated.
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.
When shooting a darker overall image, the camera judges that the subject is dark and may set a brighter exposure for the image. In such cases, adjustment of the exposure in the minus direction is effective.
Selecting the metering mode
You can select a metering mode to determine the exposure, depending on what part of the subject is used to measure.
Multi-pattern metering (No indicator)

Adjust in the direction

Adjust in the + direction
The image is split up into multiple zones, each of which are evaluated individually. The camera calculates the best-fit exposure based on the subjects position and background brightness. The default setting is multi-pattern metering.

Spot metering (

You can check the exposure referring to the histogram chart. Be careful not to overexpose or underexpose your subject (giving a whitish or darkish image). You can try to adjust the exposure to suit your taste.
Spot metering allows you to meter for the subject directly in a small area of the whole image. This lets you adjust the exposure to the subject even when the subject is backlit or there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
d When selecting Spot metering in Step 3, position the spot metering cross hair on one point of the subject you want to shoot.

Adjusting color tones

White Balance
You can select the following modes according to your shooting situations. The color of the subject that you see will be captured according to the lighting conditions. When you want to fix the conditions under which the image is captured, or when the color of the entire image seems to be a bit unnatural, it is recommended that you adjust the white balance. Auto (No indicator) The white balance is adjusted automatically. The default setting is Auto. (Daylight) Used when shooting outdoors, and for shooting at night, under neon lights, for fireworks, sunrise, and twilight gloom. (Cloudy) Used when shooting under a cloudy sky. (Fluorescent) Used when shooting under fluorescent lights.

Spot metering cross hair

When using spot metering, to focus on the same spot as used for metering, we recommend that you set 9 (Focus) to [Center AF] (page 49).

Saving images on a CD-R

Click [Save the images on CD-R] on the left side of the screen. Click [Save the images on CD-R] in the lower-right corner of the screen.

Creating a slide show

Click [Automatic Slideshow Producer] on the left side of the screen. Click [Automatic Slideshow Producer] in the lower-right corner of the screen.
Viewing images on a computer
Click [Viewing video and pictures on PC] on the left side of the screen. Click [Viewing video and pictures on PC] in the lower-right corner of the screen.
The screen used for saving images on a CDR appears.
A CD-R drive is required to save images on a CD-R. For further information on compatible drives, see the following home page of the Pixela User Support Center. http://www.ppackage.com/
The screen used for creating a slide show appears.
The screen used for viewing images appears.
Copying images to your computer For Macintosh users
OS: Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0/ v10.1/v10.2/v10.3) The above OS must be installed at the factory. USB connector: Provided as standard
If you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, some equipment, including your camera, may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment. Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub. Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.
computer. To select the folder, follow the procedure on page 63.
Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the Memory Stick, or turning off the camera during a USB connection Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the Memory Stick to the Trash icon, then remove the USB cable, remove the Memory Stick, or turn off the camera.
If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, remove the USB cable etc., after you have turned your computer off.
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/

b Copying images

1 Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop. The contents of the Memory Stick inserted in your camera appear. 2 Double-click DCIM. 3 Double-click the folder that the images you want to copy are stored. 4 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon. The image files are copied to your hard disk. For details on the storage location of the images and file names, see page 90.
a Connecting your camera to your computer
For details, see page 86.
* Compatible only with Mac OS X. When connected to a computer, only the data in the folder selected by the camera is copied to the

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 is only for Macintosh computers (Mac OS X (v10.1.5) or later one). Using ImageMixer VCD2 on the CDROM supplied with your camera, you can create a video CD using the image or movie materials that are stored in your computer. You can create an image file that is compatible with the video CD creation function of Toast by Roxio (not supplied).
When the computer is in use, shut down all other application software currently running before you install ImageMixer VCD2. Technical support of ImageMixer VCD2 is provided by the Pixela User Support Center. For more information, refer to the enclosed information with the CD-ROM.
Required computer environment OS: Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) The above OS must be installed at the factory CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac G3/G4 series Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recomended) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation: approximately 250 MB Display: dots or more, 32000 colors or more
QuickTime 4 or later must be pre-installed (QuickTime 5 is recommended). Operations are not guaranteed for all recommended computer environments mentioned above.
a Installing ImageMixer VCD2

1 Turn on your computer.

The display settings should be dots or higher and 32000 colors or higher.
5 Set up the menu background, buttons, titles, and so on, then click [Next]. Confirm the set up according to your preferences. 6 Confirm the preview of the Video CD file. 1 Click the file you want to preview on the left frame. 2 Click [N] to preview the file. 7 Click [Next] and enter the disk name and its destination. The preparation for storing the file on a CD-R is completed.
ImageMixer VCD2 can create only the disk image to store the image file on a CD-R in the video CD format. Toast by Roxio (not supplied) is required to create a video CD.
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. 5 Double-click the [IMXINST.SIT] file in the copy-to folder. 6 Double-click the [ImageMixer VCD2_Install] extracted file. 7 After the user information screen appears, enter the desired name and password. The installation of the software starts.

b Creating a video CD

1 Open the [ImageMixer] folder in [Application]. 2 Click [ImageMixer VCD2]. 3 Click [Video CD]. The video disc mode starts up.
You cannot create a DVD Video.
4 Select the folder in which the desired images are stored. 1 Select the desired folder on the left frame, then click [Add]. The selected folder moves to the right frame. 2 Click [Next].

You cannot print images.

p Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable. The printer is not turned on. p Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with it. If you select [Exit] during printing, you may not p Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If you cannot print again depending on your printer. print still, disconnect the USB cable, turn off and on the printer, then connect the USB cable again. Movies cannot be printed. Images modified with a computer or images shot using other than this camera may not be able to be printed.

Printing is canceled.

You disconnected the USB cable before the (Not disconnect USB cable) mark disappears. The printer does not provide these functions. The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. The recording date data is not recorded on the image.
You cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode. ---- -- --is printed on the date-inserted part.
p Consult with the printer manufacturer whether the printer provides these function or not. p Consult with the printer manufacturer. p The images that do not have the recording date data cannot be printed with the date inserted. Set [Date] to [Off] and print it.

Others

Symptom The camera does not work, no operations can be performed. The power is on, but the camera does not work. Cause The battery level is low or zero (The indicator appears.). The AC Adaptor (not supplied) is not connected securely. The internal system is not working properly. Solution p Charge the batteries (page 11). p Connect it securely to the DC IN jack of the camera and to a wall outlet (wall socket) (page 16). p Remove, and then, after one minute, reinstall the batteries and turn on the camera. If this does not work, press the RESET button located inside the jack cover with a pointed object, then turn the power on again. (This will clear the date and time settings, etc.) p Check the indicator (pages 124 to 127).
You cannot identify the indicator on the LCD screen. The lens gets fogged. The camera gets hot if you use it for a long time. The lens does not move when you turn off the camera.

9 (Focus) 1) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) 1) ISO (ISO) (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) 1)
(Interval) 2) (Flash Level) 3) PFX (P.Effect)

1) Some 2) When 3) When

of the settings are restricted based on the position of the mode dial (page 37). the mode dial is set to , or , this item is not displayed. the mode dial is set to or , this item is not displayed.
Item (EV) Setting Description +2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / Adjusts the exposure (page 55). +1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / x0EV / 0.3EV / 0.7EV / 1.0EV / 1.3EV / 1.7EV / 2.0EV
Item 9 (Focus) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) PFX (P.Effect)
Setting / 7.0m / 3.0m / 1.0m / 0.5m / Center AF / x Multi AF Spot / x Multi / / / / xAuto
Description Chooses the auto focus method (page 49), or sets the focus preset distance (page 51). Adjusts the exposure to the subject you are shooting (page 57). Sets the metering region. Sets the white balance (page 58). Sets the special effects for the image (page 62).

B&W / Sepia / xOff

Item (Folder) - (Protect) (DPOF) (Print) (Slide) Setting OK/Cancel Interval Image Repeat Start Cancel (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) 5M (DSC-P93A) / 4M (DSC-P73) / 3M / 1M / VGA / Cancel (counter-clockwise) / (clockwise) / OK / Cancel OK / Cancel Description Selects the folder that contains the images you want to play back (page 63). Protects/unprotects images against accidental erasure (page 68). Selects still images you want to attach/cancel the print (DPOF) mark (page 70). Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 72). Sets the slide show interval (page 65). (For single-image screen only.) x3 sec/ 5 sec/ 10 sec/ 30 sec/ 1 min Selects images from either folder or recording media. xFolder/All Repeats the slide show. xOn/Off Starts the slide show. Cancels the settings and execution of the slide show. Changes the recorded image size (page 69). (For single-image screen only.) Rotates the still image (page 66). (For single-image screen only.) Divides a movie (page 82). (For single-image screen only.)

SET UP items

Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Default settings are indicated with x.

(Camera)

Item AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Setting
xSingle / Monitor xSmart / Precision / Off
Description Selects the focus operation mode (page 50). Selects the digital zoom mode (page 27). Selects whether to insert the date and time into the image (page 34). When shooting movies or images recorded in Multi Burst mode, the date and time cannot be inserted in the image. Also, the date and time will not be displayed when shooting. The date and time will be displayed when the image is played back. Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using a flash (page 32). Selects whether to emit an AF fill light in the dark. Helps when it is hard to focus on the subject under dark lighting (page 32). When shooting still images, selects whether to display the image just after you shoot a still image. Setting this to [On] displays the recorded images for about two seconds. During this time, you cannot shoot the next image.

When formatting the Memory Stick Duo, insert the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. When the Memory Stick Duo is equipped with the write protect switch, release its lock.
The nickel-metal hydride batteries
Effective use of the battery
Battery performance decreases in lowtemperature surroundings, and the battery life is shortened under such circumstances. To use the battery longer, we recommend you keep the battery stored in the supplied battery case, in a pocket close to your body to warm it, and insert it in your camera just before you start shooting. If you shoot a lot using the zoom and flash, the battery power will be used up faster. We recommend having spare batteries handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and try test shooting before the actually using the camera. Do not expose the battery to water. The battery is not water-resistant.
Note on use of the Memory Stick PRO (not supplied)
Memory Stick PRO with a capacity of up to 1 GB is verified for this camera.
Notes on use of the Memory Stick Duo (not supplied)
Be sure to insert the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor when using the Memory Stick Duo with the camera. If you insert the Memory Stick Duo into the camera without attaching the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you may not be able to remove the Memory Stick Duo. Verify that you are inserting the Memory Stick Duo in the proper direction when inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Verify that you are inserting the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor in the proper direction when inserting it into the camera. Inserting it in the wrong direction may cause a malfunction. Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo that is not inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor into a Memory Stick-compatible unit. This may cause a malfunction of the unit.

Battery life

The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the battery operating time seems to have been considerably shortened, a probable cause is that the battery has reached the end of its life.
The battery life varies depending on storage, operating conditions, and environment, and is different for each battery.

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.), this may cause leakage, explosion, or overheating of the battery, and personal scald or injury may be caused. Do not recharge a fully charged nickelmetal hydride battery. This may cause leakage, explosion, or overheating of the battery. When charging a high capacity battery other than the supplied battery using the supplied battery charger, the full capacity of the battery may not be available. When the CHARGE lamp flashes, the battery may cause a malfunction if an unspecified battery was inserted. First, verify that the battery is specified for use with the charger. If the battery is specified for use with the charger, remove all the batteries from the battery charger, insert other batteries, such as new ones, and check that the battery charger works properly. When the battery charger works properly, the batteries may be the cause of the malfunction.

x AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied)
Input rating AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz 11 W, 0.16 to 0.09 A Output rating DC 4.2 V, 1.5 A Operating temperature range 0 to +40C (32 to +104F) Storage temperature range 20 to +60C (4 to +140F) Maximum dimensions Approx. 81 mm (1 15/3/1/4 inches) (W/H/D) Mass Approx. 130 g (5 oz)
[Input and output connectors]
A/V OUT (MONO) jack (Monaural) Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 , unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 k load) Output impedance 2.2 k USB jack mini-B USB communication Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)

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) CD-ROM (USB driver: SPVD-012) (1) Operating Instructions (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

The LCD screen

For shooting still images
VGA FINE 101 1/30" 400 C:32:00 DATE ISO400

250 F2.0 +2.0EV

The page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional important information.
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) E White balance indicator (58)/ Mode dial indicator/ Flash mode (31)/ Red-eye reduction (32) F Sharpness indicator (113)/ Saturation indicator (113)/ Contrast indicator (113)/ AF illuminator indicator (32) G Metering mode indicator (57)/ Picture effect indicator (62) H Low battery warning (108) I Manual exposure setup mode indicator (52) J Macro (29) K AF mode (50)/ AF range finder frame indicator (49)/ Focus preset value (51) L Image quality indicator (47) M Recording folder indicator (48) N Remaining number of recordable images indicator (24)
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) Y NR slow shutter indicator (37)/ Shutter speed indicator (52)

Pressing the MENU button switches the menu/ guide menu on/off.

For shooting movies

00:00:00 [00:28:25] C:32:00

+2.0EV

A B C D E F G H I
Recording mode indicator (79) Battery remaining indicator (14) White balance indicator (58) Metering mode indicator (57)/ Picture effect indicator (62) Low battery warning (108) AF range finder frame (49) Spot metering cross hair (57) Macro (29) AF range finder frame indicator (49)/ Focus preset value (51) Image size indicator (79)
K Recording time [Maximum recordable time] indicator (79) L Recording folder indicator (48) M Remaining Memory Stick capacity indicator N Self-diagnosis display (110) O Self-timer indicator (30) P EV adjustment indicator (55) Q Menu/guide menu (46)

For still image playback

VGA 101
P EV adjustment indicator (55)/ ISO sensitivity (113) Q Metering mode indicator (57)/ Flash indicator/ White balance indicator (58) R Shutter speed indicator (52)/ Aperture value indicator (52) S Histogram indicator (56)
12 / 12 C:32:00 +2.0EV ISO400 AWB 2000 F5.6

2 BACK/NEXT

1 VOLUME

9 : AM

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 indicator (109) G Folder-file number (90)
H Recording date/time of the image (34)/ Menu/guide menu (46) I PictBridge connecting indicator (72) J Playback folder indicator (63) K Image number L Number of images recorded in the playback folder M Recording folder indicator (48) N Remaining Memory Stick capacity indicator O Self-diagnosis display (110)

For movie playback

8/8 00:00:12
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 capacity indicator I Counter (80) J Playback screen (80) K Playback bar (80) L Menu/Guide menu (46)
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.. 26, 49 Auto Power Off function.. 17 Auto Review.. 116
Contrast... 113 Control button.. 18 Copying images to your computer. 87, 94, 96 Cutting movies.. 82