20 Most Recent Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-P73 Digital Camera Questions & Answers

The flash may be broken. If not these are the flash settings on the camera in case a different flash mode has been set accidently. Set the mode dial to [camera icon], and press [up arrow] 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. The flash will be used when there is not enough light or when shooting a subject against a light source. (Forced flash): The flash will be used regardless of the amount of ambient light. (Slow synchro): The flash will be used regardless of the amount of ambient light. In this mode, the shutter speed is slower under dark conditions, so you can clearly shoot a background that is out of the flash-lit area. (No flash): The flash will not be used.

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-list.pl?mdl=DSCP73&SelectOS=31

from here u can get driver and softwares..

A multiburst is stored as a single picture comprised of sixteen one-megapixel frames. The camera gives you no way to separate the frames, but you can use just about any photo editing program on a computer to crop out the other fifteen frames. However, the result will still be only one megapixel, suitable for email or use on the web but not for making large prints.

Try these procedures.

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See your manual instruction first before you use it..**But I think that much better if you buy a new charger for your camera..

Try using another memory stick, or insert a confirmed good memory stick, if OK, the memory stick is defective, if the same error, try pressing reset at the back of camera, a small hole beside the the DC jack. if OK, then fine, if still the same, camera needs repair. thanks

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C:13:01 memory stick error message indicates a Self diagnostic message.In C:13:01 the issue may be with the Internal Memory or with the Memory Stick.
To solve it try the following solutions

Format error with the Internal Memory which can be corrected by formatting the Internal Memory.
If it is issue with memory stick then turning the power off and on again or taking out and inserting the "Memory Stick" several times may help in resolving the issue. Error may be because of Unformatted "Memory Stick" which can be resolved by formatting the Memory Stick in the Camera If it not remove by formatting in the camera then connect it to PC and tried to format it again but either FAT instead of FAT32 which is the regular format and then reinserted the memory stick and formatted it with the camara. Now it will be solved if it still exist then it means Memory Stick is broken or not compatible which can be resolved by inserting a new compatible Memory stick
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I THINK THE PROBLEM MUST BE THE BATTERIES. TRY REPLACING A NEW SET OF FULLY CHARGED ONES. THIS SHOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM.
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It's possible with how old it is the zoom motor has worn out, I've seen that before with the older Sony digital cameras. It's possible for it to be repaired but it's more cost effective to get a new camera from my experience. Hope this helps.

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Click Sony Support to view required USB cable for DSC-P73 camera, order it online or check with nearest Store.
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I had the same problem.what i did i open the battery cover ,remove the battery and memory stick.Then i took a hair dryer and dblow air about .5 hr in three four steps.in the bigining the light come on for while when put the new battery and after keep blowing hot air ,i found it start working nicely.U can try it
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Try to use Good Brand Rechargeable batteries 2600 MHz / above. Remove batteries after use. only using time place the batteries.

The only time that happens with mine is when I am low/out of battery power. I usually have to replace the batteries (even if the lens is still out) and then it works fine. Find it happens more often with rechargeable batteries because they still have a bit of power left, where regular batteries have nothing left after they 'die'.

Your camera almost certainly has a lens error, this is such a common fault that I hope you don't mind me pasting my stock generic answer below. No point in reinventing the wheel!

Stuck lenses are probably the most common reason that compact digital cameras get thrown away, but there's a fair chance of recovering use of your camera again

The fault is commonly caused by dirt or grit blocking the mechanism, or due to it having suffered a recent fall. Another common cause is that the camera was in a pocket or bag and the power button accidentally activated and tried to open the lens against resistance. The mechanism may have simply become dislodged or there may be parts which have broken.

If your camera is still under warranty and has definitely not been subject to misuse then contact the Sony service department in your country to find out about a free repair. If the warranty has expired though a professional repair will far exceed the cost of replacing your camera. You will therefore have nothing to lose by trying to fix this yourself.

Please click here and you will be taken to an excellent article provided by the Camera Repair website. For the most part, you'll be guided on how to physically manipulate your camera to try and clear the fault. Although the article mentions Canon a few times, the advice applies equally to all cameras with lens errors and is not model-specific.

If the link doesn't work then cut and paste the following address into your browser:-

http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html

Good luck, I hope you manage to use this information to fix your camera, or at least are able to use the information to help decide whether to buy another camera. If you do decide that you have to throw your camera away then don't forget to remove the memory card as it can be used in other devices. Please take a moment to rate the speedy and free answer I have provided for you and any testimonial which you might wish to add is always welcome.