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... 2 Read this first 4 Notes on using the camera 8 Getting started 9 Checking the accessories supplied 9 1 Preparing the battery pack 10 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ........ 11 3 Turning the camera on the screen 28 Battery life and memory capacity ...still images/movies 34 Viewing images 35 Precautions 36 Specifications 37 7 HOME/Menu 21 Using the HOME screen 21 HOME items 22 GB Using menu items 23 Menu items 24 Enjoying your computer 26 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 26 Viewing "Cyber-shot...
... 2 Read this first 4 Notes on using the camera 8 Getting started 9 Checking the accessories supplied 9 1 Preparing the battery pack 10 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ........ 11 3 Turning the camera on the screen 28 Battery life and memory capacity ...still images/movies 34 Viewing images 35 Precautions 36 Specifications 37 7 HOME/Menu 21 Using the HOME screen 21 HOME items 22 GB Using menu items 23 Menu items 24 Enjoying your computer 26 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 26 Viewing "Cyber-shot...
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...pixels are a normal result of the camera. • Do not use . Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for failure to record ... 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 with the camera. [ Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other bright light. Otherwise, the internal...
...pixels are a normal result of the camera. • Do not use . Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for failure to record ... 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 with the camera. [ Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other bright light. Otherwise, the internal...
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"Cyber-shot Handbook" • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ - 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) - Hook 9 Cyber-shot application software - "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)/ - 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) - Hook 9 Cyber-shot application software - "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.
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...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 LCD screen... 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 (page 13). 11 Insert the battery pack while pressing the battery eject lever with fully charged one minute until it clicks...
...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 LCD screen... 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 (page 13). 11 Insert the battery pack while pressing the battery eject lever with fully charged one minute until it clicks...
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... and you can print or save images 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 ...). [ Notes on when the power is turned on • Once the battery pack is inserted in the CD-ROM (supplied), you do not operate the camera for superimposing dates on /setting the clock POWER button HOME button 1 2 z button 3 ɟ Control button 1 Press POWER. 2 Set the clock with the ...
... and you can print or save images 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 ...). [ Notes on when the power is turned on • Once the battery pack is inserted in the CD-ROM (supplied), you do not operate the camera for superimposing dates on /setting the clock POWER button HOME button 1 2 z button 3 ɟ Control button 1 Press POWER. 2 Set the clock with the ...
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... (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . Position the subject in the center of the lens). 14 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 cm (1 foot 7... inches) (T) (from the mode dial. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down to steady it. When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera, with the shutter button. Shooting images easily Finder Record lamp Microphone Flash ɠ Shutter button W/T (Zoom) button Mode dial MENU button Self-timer lamp/ ...
... (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . Position the subject in the center of the lens). 14 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 cm (1 foot 7... inches) (T) (from the mode dial. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down to steady it. When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera, with the shutter button. Shooting images easily Finder Record lamp Microphone Flash ɠ Shutter button W/T (Zoom) button Mode dial MENU button Self-timer lamp/ ...
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... vividly. Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display [ Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to -see page 17. Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. GB Soft Snap Shoots images with the blueness of the water captured more clearly. Twilight Portrait Shoots sharp...
... vividly. Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display [ Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to -see page 17. Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. GB Soft Snap Shoots images with the blueness of the water captured more clearly. Twilight Portrait Shoots sharp...
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... off* r LCD screen off [ Macro (Shooting close-up) Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects 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 ...
... off* r LCD screen off [ Macro (Shooting close-up) Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects 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 ...
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Faces are not facing the camera. • Smiles 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 too dark or too bright. - It is in standby...may not be detected correctly when: - Each time the smile level reaches the set Smile Detection mode. The subjects are partially hidden by b), the camera automatically operates the shutter and records up to set Smile Detection Sensitivity (indicated by sunglasses, masks, hats, etc. - After recording the GB image, ...
Faces are not facing the camera. • Smiles 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 too dark or too bright. - It is in standby...may not be detected correctly when: - Each time the smile level reaches the set Smile Detection mode. The subjects are partially hidden by b), the camera automatically operates the shutter and records up to set Smile Detection Sensitivity (indicated by sunglasses, masks, hats, etc. - After recording the GB image, ...
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...If you want to adjust the volume. • Sometimes images shot using earlier Sony models cannot be played back. To cancel the playback zoom, ...mode. Adjust the position with v, then press z. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press while displaying a still image. To switch to the shooting mode, press again. 2Select an image with b/B on automatically and set to play ...back the images. [ To delete images 1 Display the image you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on the control button. To undo the zoom, press . Viewing/deleting images Speaker ...
...If you want to adjust the volume. • Sometimes images shot using earlier Sony models cannot be played back. To cancel the playback zoom, ...mode. Adjust the position with v, then press z. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press while displaying a still image. To switch to the shooting mode, press again. 2Select an image with b/B on automatically and set to play ...back the images. [ To delete images 1 Display the image you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on the control button. To undo the zoom, press . Viewing/deleting images Speaker ...
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... [ Music Tool] t [Download Music] in (page 22). 2 Install the software included in the CD-ROM (supplied) to your computer. 3 Connect the camera and a computer with v, then press z. • To delete all the images of images on the index screen increases. [ To delete images in index mode...then press z. To transfer and change the View Mode by selecting (View Images) on changing the music, refer to display the index screen while a still image is checked in the checkbox of images with v/V/b/B. The music will change the music to the single image screen, press z. • In ...
... [ Music Tool] t [Download Music] in (page 22). 2 Install the software included in the CD-ROM (supplied) to your computer. 3 Connect the camera and a computer with v, then press z. • To delete all the images of images on the index screen increases. [ To delete images in index mode...then press z. To transfer and change the View Mode by selecting (View Images) on changing the music, refer to display the index screen while a still image is checked in the checkbox of images with v/V/b/B. The music will change the music to the single image screen, press z. • In ...
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Set [COMPONENT] to [SD] when shooting movies. 20 To the multi connector To audio/video input jacks Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) To view on TV Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). [ To view images on HD (High Definition) TV, an HD Output Adaptor Cable (not supplied) is needed. • If you set the image size to [16:9], 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 [SD] when shooting movies. 20 To the multi connector To audio/video input jacks Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) To view on TV Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). [ To view images on HD (High Definition) TV, an HD Output Adaptor Cable (not supplied) is needed. • If you set the image size to [16:9], 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.
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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/Menu Using 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 Using the...
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... your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. 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 Handbook" in the CDROM...
... your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. 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 Handbook" in the CDROM...
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...After copying is complete, double- Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to use the camera in the [GB] folder to your computer, and insert the CD- GB When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. 2 Follow the on-... shortcut created on your computer, and insert the CD- Adobe Reader is required to copy. • 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".
...After copying is complete, double- Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to use the camera in the [GB] folder to your computer, and insert the CD- GB When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. 2 Follow the on-... shortcut created on your computer, and insert the CD- Adobe Reader is required to copy. • 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".
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... and T ends. - The flash strobes once every two times. - The flash is used frequently. - The power turns on and off many times. - The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA... about three second intervals [ Notes 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 surrounding temperature is activated. 30...
... and T ends. - The flash strobes once every two times. - The flash is used frequently. - The power turns on and off many times. - The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA... about three second intervals [ Notes 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 surrounding temperature is activated. 30...
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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
... 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
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...8226; The battery pack is dead. Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the GB internal memory, Music files may take a few moments for the camera to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack. ... on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 22). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Insert charged battery pack (page 10). • The battery pack is discharged. Replace it with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to ...
...8226; The battery pack is dead. Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the GB internal memory, Music files may take a few moments for the camera to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack. ... on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 22). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Insert charged battery pack (page 10). • The battery pack is discharged. Replace it with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to ...
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... appear when you are shooting a very bright subject. • The smear phenomenon is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs 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 a ..."Memory Stick PRO Duo". Change the "Memory Stick Duo". • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set to charge the battery. Replace it is dead. Use the battery charger to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of ...
... appear when you are shooting a very bright subject. • The smear phenomenon is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs 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 a ..."Memory Stick PRO Duo". Change the "Memory Stick Duo". • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set to charge the battery. Replace it is dead. Use the battery charger to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of ...