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... application 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...
... application 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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...might stop moving. Notes on using the camera [ Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up Do not 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...
...might stop moving. Notes on using the camera [ Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up Do not 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...
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...pack. 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. GB 2 Insert the "Memory 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...
...pack. 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. GB 2 Insert the "Memory 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...
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This may cause damage to drop the battery pack. • Never remove the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" when the access lamp is not lit, then push the "Memory Stick Duo" in the "Memory Stick Duo"/internal memory. 12 [ To remove the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. Slide the battery eject lever. "Memory Stick Duo" Battery pack Make sure that the access lamp is lit. Be sure not to data in once.
This may cause damage to drop the battery pack. • Never remove the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" when the access lamp is not lit, then push the "Memory Stick Duo" in the "Memory Stick Duo"/internal memory. 12 [ To remove the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. Slide the battery eject lever. "Memory Stick Duo" Battery pack Make sure that the access lamp is lit. Be sure not to data in once.
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... Duo" or internal memory becomes full or when six images have been recorded. • You can select the subject that has priority for smile detection with [Smile Detection] (page 24). • If a smile is not detected, set Smile Detection mode. Faces are not facing the camera. • Smiles may not... shutter button all the way down. • The image may not 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 standby. 17 The suitable exposure may not be obtained ...
... Duo" or internal memory becomes full or when six images have been recorded. • You can select the subject that has priority for smile detection with [Smile Detection] (page 24). • If a smile is not detected, set Smile Detection mode. Faces are not facing the camera. • Smiles may not... shutter button all the way down. • The image may not 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 standby. 17 The suitable exposure may not be obtained ...
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... To view an index screen Press (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. 2 Select [Delete] with v/V and select [Multiple Images] with...index screen increases. [ To delete images in the CD-ROM (supplied) to your computer. 3 Connect the camera and a computer with USB cable. 4 Start up "Music Transfer" installed to your computer and change the ... image screen, press z. • In the default setting, images are displayed in Date View (when using the "Memory Stick Duo") or in step 2, then press z. To cancel a selection, select an image you press (Index), ...
... To view an index screen Press (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. 2 Select [Delete] with v/V and select [Multiple Images] with...index screen increases. [ To delete images in the CD-ROM (supplied) to your computer. 3 Connect the camera and a computer with USB cable. 4 Start up "Music Transfer" installed to your computer and change the ... image screen, press z. • In the default setting, images are displayed in Date View (when using the "Memory Stick Duo") or in step 2, then press z. To cancel a selection, select an image you press (Index), ...
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...photos or movies Guide 2 Select a category with b/B on the control button. 3 Select an item with v/V, then press z. [ When you select the (Manage Memory) or (Settings) category 1 Select the 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/Menu ...
...photos or movies Guide 2 Select a category with b/B on the control button. 3 Select an item with v/V, then press z. [ When you select the (Manage Memory) or (Settings) category 1 Select the 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/Menu ...
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...Items Shooting Date View Folder View Favorites Slideshow Music Tool Download Music Print Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool Format Change REC.Folder Internal Memory Tool Format Main Settings Main Settings 1 Beep Initialize Main Settings 2 USB ...Connect Video Out Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1 AF Illuminator AF Mode Conversion Lens Shooting Settings 2 Auto Orientation Clock Settings Language Setting Format Music Create REC.Folder Copy Function Guide Smile demo mode COMPONENT Wide Zoom Display Grid Line Digital...
...Items Shooting Date View Folder View Favorites Slideshow Music Tool Download Music Print Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool Format Change REC.Folder Internal Memory Tool Format Main Settings Main Settings 1 Beep Initialize Main Settings 2 USB ...Connect Video Out Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1 AF Illuminator AF Mode Conversion Lens Shooting Settings 2 Auto Orientation Clock Settings Language Setting Format Music Create REC.Folder Copy Function Guide Smile demo mode COMPONENT Wide Zoom Display Grid Line Digital...
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... 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 the operating environment of "Picture Motion Browser" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 26...
... 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 the operating environment of "Picture Motion Browser" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 26...
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.../Number of images recorded in selected folder Recordable time (hours : minutes : seconds) C:32:00 ISO400 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 D C:32:00 + N Recording/playback Media ("Memory Stick Duo", Internal memory) Changing folder Scene Recognition AF illuminator Red-eye reduction Metering mode Flash mode Flash charging White balance Self-diagnosis display GB ISO number Exposure...
.../Number of images recorded in selected folder Recordable time (hours : minutes : seconds) C:32:00 ISO400 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 D C:32:00 + N Recording/playback Media ("Memory Stick Duo", Internal memory) Changing folder Scene Recognition AF illuminator Red-eye reduction Metering mode Flash mode Flash charging White balance Self-diagnosis display GB ISO number Exposure...
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...number of images do not change, regardless of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life (min.) Approx. 410 No. The surrounding temperature is set to [Continuous]. - Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and number of images you can record/view are decreased ... Approx. 480 • Shooting in the following conditions: - The camera has been turned 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 ...
...number of images do not change, regardless of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life (min.) Approx. 410 No. The surrounding temperature is set to [Continuous]. - Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and number of images you can record/view are decreased ... Approx. 480 • Shooting in the following conditions: - The camera has been turned 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 ...
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... be different. • You can select the 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 4 GB 8 GB 10M 3 32 58 120 246 496...[Normal]. • When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the ">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
... be different. • You can select the 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 4 GB 8 GB 10M 3 32 58 120 246 496...[Normal]. • When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the ">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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[ The approximate 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:... 6:03:10 11:59:00 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...
[ The approximate 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:... 6:03:10 11:59:00 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...
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...automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Be aware that the contents of the GB internal memory, Music files may take a few moments for about three minutes while the power is dead. Insert charged battery pack (page 10). • The battery pack is on the camera again (...the settings (page 22). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for the camera to power up. • Insert the battery...
...automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Be aware that the contents of the GB internal memory, Music files may take a few moments for about three minutes while the power is dead. Insert charged battery pack (page 10). • The battery pack is on the camera again (...the settings (page 22). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for the camera to power up. • Insert the battery...
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.... • Check the free capacity of the following : - Change the "Memory Stick Duo". • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set to other streaks appear on the image. Vertical streaks appear when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose...
.... • Check the free capacity of the following : - Change the "Memory Stick Duo". • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set to other streaks appear on the image. Vertical streaks appear when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose...
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...• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the PC to the "Memory Stick Duo" without using a computer or recorded with earlier Sony models cannot be played back. GB 35 Delete the USB connection. • ...Playback is impossible if the Smile Shutter is in Folder View (page 22). • Sometimes a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with another camera. • The camera is in USB mode. Play...
...• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the PC to the "Memory Stick Duo" without using a computer or recorded with earlier Sony models cannot be played back. GB 35 Delete the USB connection. • ...Playback is impossible if the Smile Shutter is in Folder View (page 22). • Sometimes a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with another camera. • The camera is in USB mode. Play...
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...camera: DSC-W170: Approx. 10.3 Megapixels DSC-W150: Approx. 8.3 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: DSC-W170: Approx. 10.1 Megapixels DSC-W150: Approx. 8.1 Megapixels Lens: DSC-W170: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 5× zoom lens f = 5 - 25 mm (28 - 140 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F3.3(W) - 5.2(T) DSC... Balance: Auto, Underwater 1,2, Flash File format (DCF compliant): Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording media: Internal Memory (approx. 15 MB), "Memory Stick Duo" Flash:Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure Index...
...camera: DSC-W170: Approx. 10.3 Megapixels DSC-W150: Approx. 8.3 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: DSC-W170: Approx. 10.1 Megapixels DSC-W150: Approx. 8.1 Megapixels Lens: DSC-W170: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 5× zoom lens f = 5 - 25 mm (28 - 140 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F3.3(W) - 5.2(T) DSC... Balance: Auto, Underwater 1,2, Flash File format (DCF compliant): Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording media: Internal Memory (approx. 15 MB), "Memory Stick Duo" Flash:Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure Index...
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... , in this manual. 38 Trademarks • , "Cyber-shot" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick", , "Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo", , "Memory Stick Micro", "MagicGate", and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "PhotoTV HD" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, DirectX and Windows...
... , in this manual. 38 Trademarks • , "Cyber-shot" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick", , "Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo", , "Memory Stick Micro", "MagicGate", and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "PhotoTV HD" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, DirectX and Windows...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... not to bump the movable lens, and be careful not to apply force to use a "Memory Stick Duo" with excellent contrast. These dots are not actual images shot using the camera for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by inserting it in a cool, dry place.... The screen may be used as is not completely discharged. Other memory cards cannot be discolored and that you...
... not to bump the movable lens, and be careful not to apply force to use a "Memory Stick Duo" with excellent contrast. These dots are not actual images shot using the camera for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by inserting it in a cool, dry place.... The screen may be used as is not completely discharged. Other memory cards cannot be discolored and that you...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...Sensitivity: Setting the Smile Detection Sensitivity REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Scene Recognition: Determining the scene to be shot and taking the shot EV: Adjusting the light intensity ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity Metering Mode: Selecting the Metering Mode Focus: Changing the ... 3 On using the camera 2 Basic techniques for better images 7 Focus - Focusing on the screen 17 Changing the screen display 21 Using the internal memory 23 Basic Operations Using the mode dial 24 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode 25 Shooting still images (Scene Selection 28...
...Sensitivity: Setting the Smile Detection Sensitivity REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Scene Recognition: Determining the scene to be shot and taking the shot EV: Adjusting the light intensity ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity Metering Mode: Selecting the Metering Mode Focus: Changing the ... 3 On using the camera 2 Basic techniques for better images 7 Focus - Focusing on the screen 17 Changing the screen display 21 Using the internal memory 23 Basic Operations Using the mode dial 24 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode 25 Shooting still images (Scene Selection 28...