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Table of contents Notes on using the camera 9 Getting started 10 Checking the accessories supplied 10 Identifying parts 11 Charging the battery pack 12 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold ...).... 27 Shooting movies 28 Using viewing functions 30 Viewing an enlarged image (Playback zoom 30 Searching for an image (Image Index 30 Viewing a series of still images (Slideshow 31 Deleting images 32 Deleting images 32 Deleting all images (Format 33 7GB
Table of contents Notes on using the camera 9 Getting started 10 Checking the accessories supplied 10 Identifying parts 11 Charging the battery pack 12 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold ...).... 27 Shooting movies 28 Using viewing functions 30 Viewing an enlarged image (Playback zoom 30 Searching for an image (Image Index 30 Viewing a series of still images (Slideshow 31 Deleting images 32 Deleting images 32 Deleting all images (Format 33 7GB
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Connecting to other devices 34 Viewing images on a TV 34 Printing still images 34 Using the camera with a computer 36 Changing camera settings 40 Changing the operation sounds 40 Using the MENU items 41 Using the (Settings) items 44 Others 46 List of icons displayed on the screen 46 Learning more about the camera ("Cyber-shot Handbook 49 Troubleshooting 50 Precautions 52 Specifications 53 8GB
Connecting to other devices 34 Viewing images on a TV 34 Printing still images 34 Using the camera with a computer 36 Changing camera settings 40 Changing the operation sounds 40 Using the MENU items 41 Using the (Settings) items 44 Others 46 List of icons displayed on the screen 46 Learning more about the camera ("Cyber-shot Handbook 49 Troubleshooting 50 Precautions 52 Specifications 53 8GB
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... 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. Read "Precautions" (page 52) before the power turns off. Notes on the LCD screen and lens... • The LCD screen is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. On camera's temperature Your camera and battery may get warm due to become unusable or image data may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove...
... 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. Read "Precautions" (page 52) before the power turns off. Notes on the LCD screen and lens... • The LCD screen is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. On camera's temperature Your camera and battery may get warm due to become unusable or image data may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove...
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Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. "Cyber-shot Handbook" - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) x Using the wrist strap The wrist strap is preset at the factory. Hook • Dedicated A/V cable (1) 10GB ... (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1) • Dedicated USB cable (1) • CD-ROM (1) - Cyber-shot application software -
Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. "Cyber-shot Handbook" - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) x Using the wrist strap The wrist strap is preset at the factory. Hook • Dedicated A/V cable (1) 10GB ... (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1) • Dedicated USB cable (1) • CD-ROM (1) - Cyber-shot application software -
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...LCD screen I MENU button J For shooting: W/T (Zoom) button For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button K Mode switch L DC IN jack • Connecting the camera to the camera may occur. Use a battery charger for wrist strap P For shooting: (Smile) button For viewing: (Delete) button Q Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z Menu off: DISP/ /... / R Speaker S Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to AC Adaptor AC-LS5K (sold separately) will not charge the battery.
...LCD screen I MENU button J For shooting: W/T (Zoom) button For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button K Mode switch L DC IN jack • Connecting the camera to the camera may occur. Use a battery charger for wrist strap P For shooting: (Smile) button For viewing: (Delete) button Q Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z Menu off: DISP/ /... / R Speaker S Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to AC Adaptor AC-LS5K (sold separately) will not charge the battery.
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...cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the battery pack from the battery charger. • Be sure to use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 ... Products Association) Note • The battery life and the number of the genuine Sony brand. zUsing the camera abroad You can record/view Shooting still images Viewing still images Battery life (min.) Approx. 145 Approx. 240 No. Normal charge time Approx. 240 min. Notes • The table above shows the time...
...cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the battery pack from the battery charger. • Be sure to use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 ... Products Association) Note • The battery life and the number of the genuine Sony brand. zUsing the camera abroad You can record/view Shooting still images Viewing still images Battery life (min.) Approx. 145 Approx. 240 No. Normal charge time Approx. 240 min. Notes • The table above shows the time...
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... power-off function). 15GB This may not be replaced. When the operating time per charge decreases markedly, the battery pack needs to data in the camera, then select MENU t (Settings) t ["Memory Stick" Tool] t [Copy]. x To remove the battery pack Battery eject lever Getting started x To...Memory Stick Duo" media in the "Memory Stick Duo" media/internal memory. x "Memory Stick" media that you do not operate the camera for about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears. • The remaining charge indicator may cause damage to be correct under certain...
... power-off function). 15GB This may not be replaced. When the operating time per charge decreases markedly, the battery pack needs to data in the camera, then select MENU t (Settings) t ["Memory Stick" Tool] t [Copy]. x To remove the battery pack Battery eject lever Getting started x To...Memory Stick Duo" media in the "Memory Stick Duo" media/internal memory. x "Memory Stick" media that you do not operate the camera for about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears. • The remaining charge indicator may cause damage to be correct under certain...
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ON/OFF (Power) button Control button 3 Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press z. The camera is turned on. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. 2 Select the date and time display format with v/V/b/B, then press z. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. 4 Select [OK], then press z. 16GB Getting started Setting the clock 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.
ON/OFF (Power) button Control button 3 Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press z. The camera is turned on. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. 2 Select the date and time display format with v/V/b/B, then press z. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. 4 Select [OK], then press z. 16GB Getting started Setting the clock 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.
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By using "PMB" in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date. x Setting the date and time again Press the MENU button, then select (Settings) t [Clock Settings] (page 45). 17GB Getting started Note • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images.
By using "PMB" in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date. x Setting the date and time again Press the MENU button, then select (Settings) t [Clock Settings] (page 45). 17GB Getting started Note • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images.
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...in , W button to (Still Image), then press ON/ OFF (Power) button. ON/OFF (Power) button Mode switch W/T (Zoom) button Shooting/viewing images 3 Press the shutter button halfway down . To shoot movies, set the mode switch to (Movie) (page 28). 2 Hold the camera steady as illustrated. •...; Press the T button to zoom in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. • The shortest shooting distance is shot. 18GB Shutter button AE/AF lock Shooting/viewing images Shooting images 1...
...in , W button to (Still Image), then press ON/ OFF (Power) button. ON/OFF (Power) button Mode switch W/T (Zoom) button Shooting/viewing images 3 Press the shutter button halfway down . To shoot movies, set the mode switch to (Movie) (page 28). 2 Hold the camera steady as illustrated. •...; Press the T button to zoom in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. • The shortest shooting distance is shot. 18GB Shutter button AE/AF lock Shooting/viewing images Shooting images 1...
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x Turning off the camera Press ON/OFF (Power) button. Shooting/viewing images x Selecting next/previous image Select an image with b/B on the control button. The last image shot is displayed. x Returning to shooting images Set the mode switch to (Playback). Control button Control button (Delete) button 19GB x Deleting an image 1 Press (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with B (next)/b (previous) on the control button, then press z. Viewing images 1 Set the mode switch to (Still Image) or (Movie).
x Turning off the camera Press ON/OFF (Power) button. Shooting/viewing images x Selecting next/previous image Select an image with b/B on the control button. The last image shot is displayed. x Returning to shooting images Set the mode switch to (Playback). Control button Control button (Delete) button 19GB x Deleting an image 1 Press (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with B (next)/b (previous) on the control button, then press z. Viewing images 1 Set the mode switch to (Still Image) or (Movie).
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... mouth. When you press (Smile) button again, Smile Shutter ends. • Even if you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image, then returns to (Still Image). 2 Press (Smile) button. 3 Wait detecting a smile. Using shooting functions Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) 1 Set the mode switch to...
... mouth. When you press (Smile) button again, Smile Shutter ends. • Even if you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image, then returns to (Still Image). 2 Press (Smile) button. 3 Wait detecting a smile. Using shooting functions Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) 1 Set the mode switch to...
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Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection) The camera detects the face of the subject and focuses on a priority face. (Off): Does not use Face Detection. MENU button Using shooting functions 21GB You can select which subject takes priority when focusing. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select (Face Detection) with v/V/b/B on the control button t desired mode t z. (Auto): Automatically selects and focuses on it.
Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection) The camera detects the face of the subject and focuses on a priority face. (Off): Does not use Face Detection. MENU button Using shooting functions 21GB You can select which subject takes priority when focusing. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select (Face Detection) with v/V/b/B on the control button t desired mode t z. (Auto): Automatically selects and focuses on it.
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... Using the self-timer 1 Press (Self-Timer) on close-up subjects. Use this setting if you want to include yourself in this mode. : The camera adjusts the focus with priority on the control button repeatedly to select the desired mode t z. : Not using the self-timer. : Shooting starts after a... operates. 22GB This is to prevent blurring due to unsteadiness when the shutter button is pressed. 2 Press the shutter button. Normally, put the camera in the image. Shooting close-ups (Macro) You can shoot beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers. 1 Press ...
... Using the self-timer 1 Press (Self-Timer) on close-up subjects. Use this setting if you want to include yourself in this mode. : The camera adjusts the focus with priority on the control button repeatedly to select the desired mode t z. : Not using the self-timer. : Shooting starts after a... operates. 22GB This is to prevent blurring due to unsteadiness when the shutter button is pressed. 2 Press the shutter button. Normally, put the camera in the image. Shooting close-ups (Macro) You can shoot beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers. 1 Press ...
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x Number of still images that can be recorded DSC-W190 (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera Size Approx. 12MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2...2150 4300 16:9(2M) 11 230 450 900 1800 3700 7500 15000 DSC-W180 (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera Size Approx. 12 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB... 16:9(2M) 11 230 450 900 1800 3700 7500 15000 Notes • The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording media. • When the number...
x Number of still images that can be recorded DSC-W190 (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera Size Approx. 12MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2...2150 4300 16:9(2M) 11 230 450 900 1800 3700 7500 15000 DSC-W180 (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera Size Approx. 12 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB... 16:9(2M) 11 230 450 900 1800 3700 7500 15000 Notes • The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording media. • When the number...
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... in some modes. 27GB Using shooting functions Using the Shooting mode that matches the scene (Scene Selection) 1 Set the mode switch to (Still Image). 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Select (Camera) with v/V/b/B on the control button t the desired Scene Selection t z. (High Sensitivity): Shoots images without a flash even in low lighting. (Soft Snap): Shoots...
... in some modes. 27GB Using shooting functions Using the Shooting mode that matches the scene (Scene Selection) 1 Set the mode switch to (Still Image). 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Select (Camera) with v/V/b/B on the control button t the desired Scene Selection t z. (High Sensitivity): Shoots images without a flash even in low lighting. (Soft Snap): Shoots...
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... recording times. The image size is fixed to 320 × 240. (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Internal memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera Size Approx. 12 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 320 × 240 0:00:20 0:10:10 0:20:20 0:41:20.... 2 GB for all movie files. Using shooting functions 29GB These are the total times for each file. If the file size reaches approx. 2 GB, the camera stops recording automatically. • The camera does not support HD recordings or playbacks for movies.
... recording times. The image size is fixed to 320 × 240. (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Internal memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera Size Approx. 12 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 320 × 240 0:00:20 0:10:10 0:20:20 0:41:20.... 2 GB for all movie files. Using shooting functions 29GB These are the total times for each file. If the file size reaches approx. 2 GB, the camera stops recording automatically. • The camera does not support HD recordings or playbacks for movies.
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... TV, you can print images by the following procedure. After the connection is set the camera to enable USB connection between the camera and the printer. 1 Connect the camera to let you enjoy optimum movie image quality. Printing still images If you have a PictBridge compliant printer, you may be using a PAL-only TV. Try...
... TV, you can print images by the following procedure. After the connection is set the camera to enable USB connection between the camera and the printer. 1 Connect the camera to let you enjoy optimum movie image quality. Printing still images If you have a PictBridge compliant printer, you may be using a PAL-only TV. Try...
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...at home: Connect to a PictBridge-compliant printer, and press the MENU button, then set [Print] t [Date] to prevent the date from the camera. The reason for superimposing a date on an image. However, note that images be duplicated depending on "PMB", see the "PMB Guide" (page...Settings) t ["Memory Stick" Tool] t [Copy] t [OK]. Superimposing dates on images using PMB: With the supplied "PMB" software installed on images This camera does not include a function for this is printed. For details, consult with a superimposed date are printed, the date may be printed with v/V on an ...
...at home: Connect to a PictBridge-compliant printer, and press the MENU button, then set [Print] t [Date] to prevent the date from the camera. The reason for superimposing a date on an image. However, note that images be duplicated depending on "PMB", see the "PMB Guide" (page...Settings) t ["Memory Stick" Tool] t [Copy] t [OK]. Superimposing dates on images using PMB: With the supplied "PMB" software installed on images This camera does not include a function for this is printed. For details, consult with a superimposed date are printed, the date may be printed with v/V on an ...
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For details, see the "PMB Guide" (page 38). Note • "PMB" is included on a CD-ROM (supplied). Export to camera Exporting images to the media service. There are more than ever by taking advantage of the software, and "PMB" is not compatible with date stamps. ... in addition to those listed below, for enjoying your images. CD/DVD Creating a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive. Using the camera with a computer x Using "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" You can enjoy the recorded images more functions, in a calendar.
For details, see the "PMB Guide" (page 38). Note • "PMB" is included on a CD-ROM (supplied). Export to camera Exporting images to the media service. There are more than ever by taking advantage of the software, and "PMB" is not compatible with date stamps. ... in addition to those listed below, for enjoying your images. CD/DVD Creating a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive. Using the camera with a computer x Using "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" You can enjoy the recorded images more functions, in a calendar.