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..., try reversing the plug. If the plug should be operated only from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. [ Polarization This... company. This plug will fit into the set should still fail to fit, contact your Sony dealer regarding this can result in fire or electric shock.... [ Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of electric shock to rain or moisture. Never spill liquid of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a fire or electric shock. DSC-W150/W170...
..., try reversing the plug. If the plug should be operated only from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. [ Polarization This... company. This plug will fit into the set should still fail to fit, contact your Sony dealer regarding this can result in fire or electric shock.... [ Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of electric shock to rain or moisture. Never spill liquid of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a fire or electric shock. DSC-W150/W170...
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... can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W170 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For Customers in the U.S.A. Operation is intended to the...
... can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W170 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For Customers in the U.S.A. Operation is intended to the...
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...applicable collection point for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Hand the battery over the product at end-oflife to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with this equipment has a ...product. [ Notice for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your nearest Sony service station. 6 For any service or guarantee matters please refer to conserve natural resources. Should the ...
...applicable collection point for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Hand the battery over the product at end-oflife to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with this equipment has a ...product. [ Notice for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your nearest Sony service station. 6 For any service or guarantee matters please refer to conserve natural resources. Should the ...
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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 accessories...
... 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 accessories...
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... copy to water. However, some cases, the camera cannot be repaired. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other materials may be copyrighted. Insert a charged battery pack and turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the "Memory Stick Duo" while...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 the camera. [ Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other bright light. In some ...
... copy to water. However, some cases, the camera cannot be repaired. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other materials may be copyrighted. Insert a charged battery pack and turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the "Memory Stick Duo" while...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 the camera. [ Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other bright light. In some ...
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Cyber-shot application software - Hook 9 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 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. "Cyber-shot Handbook" • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ -
Cyber-shot application software - Hook 9 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 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. "Cyber-shot Handbook" • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ -
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...(wall socket). • When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the battery pack from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is fully charged), the charge will last slightly longer. [ Charging time Full ...charge time Approx. 330 min. Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use with compatible Sony batteries. 10 1 Preparing the battery pack For customers in the USA and Canada Plug For customers in countries/regions other than the USA and Canada ɟ ɟ...
...(wall socket). • When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the battery pack from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is fully charged), the charge will last slightly longer. [ Charging time Full ...charge time Approx. 330 min. Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use with compatible Sony batteries. 10 1 Preparing the battery pack For customers in the USA and Canada Plug For customers in countries/regions other than the USA and Canada ɟ ɟ...
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... Status Sufficient power remaining Battery almost fully charged Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon. Insert the battery pack while pressing the battery eject lever with fully charged one, or charge the battery. (The warning indicator flashes.) • If you turn on and check the remaining battery charge on the camera for the first time...
... Status Sufficient power remaining Battery almost fully charged Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon. Insert the battery pack while pressing the battery eject lever with fully charged one, or charge the battery. (The warning indicator flashes.) • If you turn on and check the remaining battery charge on the camera for the first time...
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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 Slide the battery eject lever. "Memory Stick Duo" Battery pack Make sure that the access lamp is lit. [ To remove the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover.
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 Slide the battery eject lever. "Memory Stick Duo" Battery pack Make sure that the access lamp is lit. [ To remove the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover.
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... when the power 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... 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 3 Turning the camera on images. GB 1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press...
... when the power 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... 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 3 Turning the camera on images. GB 1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press...
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... A control button, the display changes (page 16). [ When shooting still images • The indicators are limited in Easy Shooting mode. [ When shooting movies +2.0EV [ When playing back 28 Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • is for DSC-W150 only. • is for DSC-W170 only. Mode dial/Menu (Scene Selection) Mode dial (Program Auto...
... A control button, the display changes (page 16). [ When shooting still images • The indicators are limited in Easy Shooting mode. [ When shooting movies +2.0EV [ When playing back 28 Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • is for DSC-W150 only. • is for DSC-W170 only. Mode dial/Menu (Scene Selection) Mode dial (Program Auto...
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...] is activated. 30 The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method 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 the conditions of use . • The battery life and the number of images...
...] is activated. 30 The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method 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 the conditions of use . • The battery life and the number of images...
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... battery pack is on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it with a new one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is dead. Replace it may be checked. Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly to "Cyber-shot...
... battery pack is on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it with a new one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is dead. Replace it may be checked. Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly to "Cyber-shot...
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... 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. Do one . This phenomenon is set the mode dial to correct the indication. • The.... 34 Replace it to a position other than [640(Fine)]. - Cannot charge the battery pack. • You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Vertical streaks appear when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining...
... 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. Do one . This phenomenon is set the mode dial to correct the indication. • The.... 34 Replace it to a position other than [640(Fine)]. - Cannot charge the battery pack. • You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Vertical streaks appear when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining...
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... etc. However, if you are using the camera. This may cause the camera to let sand or dust get into the camera. Note that exceed this malfunction cannot be clear. [ On the internal rechargeable backup battery The camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other place..., and this case, be indicated. Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. [ On operating temperatures The camera is not charged, you can still use the camera at all for use /store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, ...
... etc. However, if you are using the camera. This may cause the camera to let sand or dust get into the camera. Note that exceed this malfunction cannot be clear. [ On the internal rechargeable backup battery The camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other place..., and this case, be indicated. Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. [ On operating temperatures The camera is not charged, you can still use the camera at all for use /store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, ...
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... of 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-W150...screen] LCD panel: 6.7 cm (2.7 type) TFT drive Total number of dots: 230 400 (960 × 240) dots [Power, general] Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1, 3.6 V NP-FG1 (not supplied), 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting, LCD screen ...
... of 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-W150...screen] LCD panel: 6.7 cm (2.7 type) TFT drive Total number of dots: 230 400 (960 × 240) dots [Power, general] Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1, 3.6 V NP-FG1 (not supplied), 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting, LCD screen ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...it is to maintain the battery pack functions. • For details on the usable battery pack, see page 130. The lens for long periods may be used as is not fully charged, you do not affect the recording. These dots are not actual images shot using the camera Notes on the types of... the pixels are operational for a long time, use a "Memory Stick Duo" with the camera. In addition, even if the battery pack is . • If you can use up the existing charge ...
...it is to maintain the battery pack functions. • For details on the usable battery pack, see page 130. The lens for long periods may be used as is not fully charged, you do not affect the recording. These dots are not actual images shot using the camera Notes on the types of... the pixels are operational for a long time, use a "Memory Stick Duo" with the camera. In addition, even if the battery pack is . • If you can use up the existing charge ...
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Power sources 129 On the "Memory Stick Duo 130 On the battery pack 132 On the battery charger 133 Index Index ...134 6 Table of contents Printing still images How to print still images 108 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 109 Printing at a shop 112 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 114 Warning indicators and messages 125 Others Using the camera abroad -
Power sources 129 On the "Memory Stick Duo 130 On the battery pack 132 On the battery charger 133 Index Index ...134 6 Table of contents Printing still images How to print still images 108 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 109 Printing at a shop 112 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 114 Warning indicators and messages 125 Others Using the camera abroad -
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... the computer. • Making a connection to audio/video input jacks on a TV. • Making a connection to the camera may occur. O Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover P Battery insertion slot Q "Memory Stick Duo" slot R Access lamp S Battery eject lever 16 N Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you cannot...
... the computer. • Making a connection to audio/video input jacks on a TV. • Making a connection to the camera may occur. O Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover P Battery insertion slot Q "Memory Stick Duo" slot R Access lamp S Battery eject lever 16 N Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you cannot...
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...mode. When shooting movies A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning (125) Image size (46) • is displayed only for the DSC-W150. However, we recommend that you ... the DSC-W170. • is pressed halfway down, one of these indicators appears, depending on the control button, the display changes (page 21). When shooting still images Display... • The indicators are limited in parentheses for details of images (31) Zoom scaling (26, 84) 17 Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera...
...mode. When shooting movies A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning (125) Image size (46) • is displayed only for the DSC-W150. However, we recommend that you ... the DSC-W170. • is pressed halfway down, one of these indicators appears, depending on the control button, the display changes (page 21). When shooting still images Display... • The indicators are limited in parentheses for details of images (31) Zoom scaling (26, 84) 17 Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera...