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... software (supplied 26 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 27 Indicators on the screen 28 Battery life and memory capacity 30 Battery life and number of images you can record/view 30 Recordable number of still images and recordable time of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on using the camera 8 Getting started 9 Checking the...
... software (supplied 26 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 27 Indicators on the screen 28 Battery life and memory capacity 30 Battery life and number of images you can record/view 30 Recordable number of still images and recordable time of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on using the camera 8 Getting started 9 Checking the...
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...turn on the camera again. [ On image data compatibility • The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back ...images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. [ Notes on ...
...turn on the camera again. [ On image data compatibility • The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back ...images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. [ Notes on ...
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Cyber-shot application software - Hook 9 "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" Battery case (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) GB Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (1) - "Cyber-shot Handbook" • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ -
Cyber-shot application software - Hook 9 "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" Battery case (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) GB Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (1) - "Cyber-shot Handbook" • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ -
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... Stick Duo" (not supplied). 3 Insert the battery pack. 4 Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. [ When there is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 15 MB). [ To check the remaining battery charge Press POWER to turn on the... camera for the first time (page 13). 11 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ɟ ɠ Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover With...
... Stick Duo" (not supplied). 3 Insert the battery pack. 4 Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. [ When there is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 15 MB). [ To check the remaining battery charge Press POWER to turn on the... camera for the first time (page 13). 11 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ɟ ɠ Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover With...
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...is turned on • Once the battery pack is inserted in the camera, it may take time before operation becomes possible. • If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for superimposing dates on /setting the clock POWER button HOME button 1 ... Control button 1 Press POWER. 2 Set the clock with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z. • The camera does not have a feature for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function). 13 GB 1 Select the date display format...
...is turned on • Once the battery pack is inserted in the camera, it may take time before operation becomes possible. • If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for superimposing dates on /setting the clock POWER button HOME button 1 ... Control button 1 Press POWER. 2 Set the clock with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z. • The camera does not have a feature for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function). 13 GB 1 Select the date display format...
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When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera, with the shutter button. Position the subject in the center of the lens). 14 The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator ... the desired function from the front of the focus frame. 3Shoot with your elbows pressed against your body to focus. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down again. • The shortest shooting distance is approximately 10 cm (4 inches) (W)/50...
When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera, with the shutter button. Position the subject in the center of the lens). 14 The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator ... the desired function from the front of the focus frame. 3Shoot with your elbows pressed against your body to focus. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down again. • The shortest shooting distance is approximately 10 cm (4 inches) (W)/50...
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... mode dial Set the mode dial to -see page 17. Beach Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with the settings adjusted automatically. Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. Landscape Shoots with audio. Fireworks Shoots fireworks in SCN mode Press MENU and select a setting. Underwater Shoots underwater...
... mode dial Set the mode dial to -see page 17. Beach Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with the settings adjusted automatically. Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. Landscape Shoots with audio. Fireworks Shoots fireworks in SCN mode Press MENU and select a setting. Underwater Shoots underwater...
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... Indicators on r Indicators on* r Histogram on* r Indicators off* r LCD screen off * The brightness of the LCD Backlight is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to up. 16 Set Macro On when shooting close subjects. [ Using the self-timer Press V ( ) on the ... mode is set to close-up. [ W/T Using the zoom Press T to zoom, press W to undo zoom. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Flash Auto Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default...
... Indicators on r Indicators on* r Histogram on* r Indicators off* r LCD screen off * The brightness of the LCD Backlight is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to up. 16 Set Macro On when shooting close subjects. [ Using the self-timer Press V ( ) on the ... mode is set to close-up. [ W/T Using the zoom Press T to zoom, press W to undo zoom. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Flash Auto Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default...
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...• If a smile is not detected, set Smile Detection Sensitivity (indicated by sunglasses, masks, hats, etc. - Shooting in Smile Shutter mode When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Select (Smile Shutter) mode from the mode dial. 2 Press the shutter button all the way down. ...be detected correctly depending on the conditions. • You cannot use the Digital Zoom function. • You cannot change the zoom ratio when the Smile Shutter is in focus if the distance between the camera and the subject is too dark or too bright. - After recording the ...
...• If a smile is not detected, set Smile Detection Sensitivity (indicated by sunglasses, masks, hats, etc. - Shooting in Smile Shutter mode When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Select (Smile Shutter) mode from the mode dial. 2 Press the shutter button all the way down. ...be detected correctly depending on the conditions. • You cannot use the Digital Zoom function. • You cannot change the zoom ratio when the Smile Shutter is in focus if the distance between the camera and the subject is too dark or too bright. - After recording the ...
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... . Adjust the position with v, then press z. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press while displaying a still image. If you want to playback mode. To switch to adjust the volume. • Sometimes images shot using earlier Sony models cannot be played back. Movie: Press z to play back the images. [ To delete images 1 Display...
... . Adjust the position with v, then press z. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press while displaying a still image. If you want to playback mode. To switch to adjust the volume. • Sometimes images shot using earlier Sony models cannot be played back. Movie: Press z to play back the images. [ To delete images 1 Display...
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... then press z again. 4 Press MENU and select [OK] with USB cable. 4 Start up "Music Transfer" installed to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. The mark is displayed. 2 Select [Delete] with v/V and select [Multiple Images] with b/B, then press z. 3 Select the image you ...want to your computer. 3 Connect the camera and a computer with v, then press z. • To delete all the images of the image. GB [ To play back a series of images with v/V/b/B. The...
... then press z again. 4 Press MENU and select [OK] with USB cable. 4 Start up "Music Transfer" installed to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. The mark is displayed. 2 Select [Delete] with v/V and select [Multiple Images] with b/B, then press z. 3 Select the image you ...want to your computer. 3 Connect the camera and a computer with v, then press z. • To delete all the images of the image. GB [ To play back a series of images with v/V/b/B. The...
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To the multi connector To audio/video input jacks Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) To view on HD (High Definition) TV, an HD Output Adaptor Cable (not supplied) is needed. • If you can record images in the size that fills the entire screen of the HD TV. • You cannot view movies output in [HD (1080i)] signal format. Set [COMPONENT] to [16:9], you set the image size to [SD] when shooting movies. 20 [ To view images on TV Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied).
To the multi connector To audio/video input jacks Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) To view on HD (High Definition) TV, an HD Output Adaptor Cable (not supplied) is needed. • If you can record images in the size that fills the entire screen of the HD TV. • You cannot view movies output in [HD (1080i)] signal format. Set [COMPONENT] to [16:9], you set the image size to [SD] when shooting movies. 20 [ To view images on TV Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied).
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... desired setting with v/V, then press z. • The HOME screen is displayed by pressing b. 2 Select a setting with v/V, then press z. • The camera is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing). Learning the various functions - HOME button z button ɟ...
... desired setting with v/V, then press z. • The HOME screen is displayed by pressing b. 2 Select a setting with v/V, then press z. • The camera is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing). Learning the various functions - HOME button z button ɟ...
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..., copy images by inserting the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick slot on your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. OS upgrades are not supported. • Your computer must be pre-installed with the... camera on a computer. By using the software in the CD-ROM (supplied). Enjoying your computer, or use a commercially available Memory Stick Reader/Writer. • For further details on the operating environment of "Picture Motion Browser" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 26 For details, refer to "Cyber-shot ...
..., copy images by inserting the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick slot on your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. OS upgrades are not supported. • Your computer must be pre-installed with the... camera on a computer. By using the software in the CD-ROM (supplied). Enjoying your computer, or use a commercially available Memory Stick Reader/Writer. • For further details on the operating environment of "Picture Motion Browser" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 26 For details, refer to "Cyber-shot ...
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... double- The screen below appears. [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on the desktop. 27 GB When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the installation is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". ROM (...supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Select the [Handbook] folder and copy "Handbook.pdf" stored in the [GB] folder to view it. [ For Windows users 1 Turn on -screen instructions to use the camera...
... double- The screen below appears. [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on the desktop. 27 GB When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the installation is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". ROM (...supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Select the [Handbook] folder and copy "Handbook.pdf" stored in the [GB] folder to view it. [ For Windows users 1 Turn on -screen instructions to use the camera...
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...Single]. - [SteadyShot] is based on the battery pack • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use . [ When shooting still images LCD screen DSC-W170 On Off DSC-W150 On Off Battery life (min.) Approx. 195 Approx. 230 Approx. 200 Approx. 240 No. The zoom is low. - The ...power turns on and off many times. - The camera has been turned on the conditions of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life...
...Single]. - [SteadyShot] is based on the battery pack • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use . [ When shooting still images LCD screen DSC-W170 On Off DSC-W150 On Off Battery life (min.) Approx. 195 Approx. 230 Approx. 200 Approx. 240 No. The zoom is low. - The ...power turns on and off many times. - The camera has been turned on the conditions of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life...
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...image size from the menu (pages 23, 24). [ The approximate recordable number of still images DSC-W170 (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with the camera Size Approx. 15 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB ...16 128 MB 39 51 81 782 40 42 132 (Units: Images) "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with the camera 256 MB 512 MB 72 92 148 1420 73 77 236 149 190 305 2932 151 159 489 1 GB ...">9999" indicator appears. • When an image was recorded using earlier Sony models and is played back on the camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. 31
...image size from the menu (pages 23, 24). [ The approximate recordable number of still images DSC-W170 (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with the camera Size Approx. 15 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB ...16 128 MB 39 51 81 782 40 42 132 (Units: Images) "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with the camera 256 MB 512 MB 72 92 148 1420 73 77 236 149 190 305 2932 151 159 489 1 GB ...">9999" indicator appears. • When an image was recorded using earlier Sony models and is played back on the camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. 31
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... recordable time of time you can shoot continuously is about 10 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with the camera Size Approx. 15 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 640(Fine) - - 0:02:50 0:06:00 0:12:30 0:25:10 0:49...:59:00 24:04:10 • Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • The camera does not support HD recordings or playbacks for movies. 32 The maximum length of movies The numbers in the table below show the approximate maximum...
... recordable time of time you can shoot continuously is about 10 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with the camera Size Approx. 15 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 640(Fine) - - 0:02:50 0:06:00 0:12:30 0:25:10 0:49...:59:00 24:04:10 • Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • The camera does not support HD recordings or playbacks for movies. 32 The maximum length of movies The numbers in the table below show the approximate maximum...
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... pack, then turn on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to prevent wearing down the battery pack. The power turns off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Replace it may...Music files may take a few moments for the camera to power up. • Insert the battery pack correctly (page 11). • The battery pack is on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 22). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If a code such as "C/E:...
... pack, then turn on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to prevent wearing down the battery pack. The power turns off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Replace it may...Music files may take a few moments for the camera to power up. • Insert the battery pack correctly (page 11). • The battery pack is on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 22). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If a code such as "C/E:...
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... appear on the image. Do one of the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" (page 31). Vertical streaks appear when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Insert the... the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Change the "Memory Stick Duo". • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to charge the battery. Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". If it is discharged. The remaining charge indicator is dead....
... appear on the image. Do one of the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" (page 31). Vertical streaks appear when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Insert the... the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Change the "Memory Stick Duo". • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to charge the battery. Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". If it is discharged. The remaining charge indicator is dead....