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...camera...order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to radio communications. Consult the dealer... information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, ...or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. If the plug supplied ... RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are designed to the ... comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to be used . This equipment..., if not installed and used rechargeable batteries to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference...
...camera...order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to radio communications. Consult the dealer... information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, ...or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. If the plug supplied ... RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are designed to the ... comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to be used . This equipment..., if not installed and used rechargeable batteries to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference...
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...be compensated for if recording or playback is working correctly. • Be careful not to other bright light. Also, even if batteries are two types of your camera, then store them in insufficient light emission. Or it may cause irrecoverable damage to record or play back properly. • ... Water entering the inside of data loss, always copy (back up the existing charge and remove them from your camera. • Do not use a "Memory Stick Duo" by opening the battery/ "Memory Stick" cover, etc. There are not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the...
...be compensated for if recording or playback is working correctly. • Be careful not to other bright light. Also, even if batteries are two types of your camera, then store them in insufficient light emission. Or it may cause irrecoverable damage to record or play back properly. • ... Water entering the inside of data loss, always copy (back up the existing charge and remove them from your camera. • Do not use a "Memory Stick Duo" by opening the battery/ "Memory Stick" cover, etc. There are not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the...
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For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto ...adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View images/Delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot...
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto ...adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View images/Delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot...
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... still images and recording time of movies 22 When you do not have a "Memory Stick" (Recording with the internal memory 23 Battery life and number of contents Notes on a subject successfully 10 Exposure - Table of images that can be recorded/viewed 24 Using the...) WB (White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) 7 Focusing on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - On the effects of lighting 12 Quality - Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color -
... still images and recording time of movies 22 When you do not have a "Memory Stick" (Recording with the internal memory 23 Battery life and number of contents Notes on a subject successfully 10 Exposure - Table of images that can be recorded/viewed 24 Using the...) WB (White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) 7 Focusing on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - On the effects of lighting 12 Quality - Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color -
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Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer 55 Copying images to your computer 57 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick 63 Using the supplied software 64 Using your Macintosh computer 66 Printing still images How to print still ...images 68 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 69 Printing at a shop 72 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 74 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 76 Warning indicators and messages 86 Others On the "Memory Stick 89 On...
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer 55 Copying images to your computer 57 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick 63 Using the supplied software 64 Using your Macintosh computer 66 Printing still images How to print still ...images 68 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 69 Printing at a shop 72 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 74 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 76 Warning indicators and messages 86 Others On the "Memory Stick 89 On...
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You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. I For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (t step 5 in "Read This First") For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (t step 6 in "Read This First") J Hook for wrist... strap (t "Read This First") K Access lamp (t step 4 in "Read This First") Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover. 16 O Battery/"...
You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. I For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (t step 5 in "Read This First") For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (t step 6 in "Read This First") J Hook for wrist... strap (t "Read This First") K Access lamp (t step 4 in "Read This First") Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover. 16 O Battery/"...
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... 101 00:00:00 [00:28:25] C:32:00 + +2.0EV A Display z M WB STBY REC SL 5 6 ON B Display S AF M AF 1.0m z Return Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") AE/AF lock (t step 5 in "Read This First") Recording mode (25, 34) White balance (33) Standby/Recording a movie (t ...47) Metering mode (32) Picture effect (36) Indication Manual exposure setup mode (26) Macro (t step 5 in parentheses for details of operation. Enjoying the camera Indicators on the screen See the pages in "Read This First") AF mode (45) AF range finder frame indicator (31) Focus preset distance (31) ...
... 101 00:00:00 [00:28:25] C:32:00 + +2.0EV A Display z M WB STBY REC SL 5 6 ON B Display S AF M AF 1.0m z Return Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") AE/AF lock (t step 5 in "Read This First") Recording mode (25, 34) White balance (33) Standby/Recording a movie (t ...47) Metering mode (32) Picture effect (36) Indication Manual exposure setup mode (26) Macro (t step 5 in parentheses for details of operation. Enjoying the camera Indicators on the screen See the pages in "Read This First") AF mode (45) AF range finder frame indicator (31) Focus preset distance (31) ...
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... time] (22) 1/30" "Multi Burst interval (35) 400 Remaining number of vibration. Low battery warning (24) Spot metering cross hair (32) Display Indication AF range finder frame (31) ... 18 Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images. C Display Indication 7M (DSC-W7/ Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (... • Indicates vibration will prevent you can still shoot images. However, we recommend holding the camera steadily and turning off the indicator to avoid the effects of recordable images (22) Self-timer ...
... time] (22) 1/30" "Multi Burst interval (35) 400 Remaining number of vibration. Low battery warning (24) Spot metering cross hair (32) Display Indication AF range finder frame (31) ... 18 Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images. C Display Indication 7M (DSC-W7/ Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (... • Indicates vibration will prevent you can still shoot images. However, we recommend holding the camera steadily and turning off the indicator to avoid the effects of recordable images (22) Self-timer ...
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Remaining internal memory capacity (22) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (22) 19 Enjoying the camera Playback folder (37) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. When playing back still images M VGA 101 101 12/12 C:32:00 1.3 +2....0EV 500 F3.5 BACK/NEXT VOLUME When playing back movies A Display 7M 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA FINE 640 STD 640 160 M N - 1.3 Step 12/16 Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") Recording mode (25, 34) Playback (t step 6 in "Read This First") Volume (t step...
Remaining internal memory capacity (22) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (22) 19 Enjoying the camera Playback folder (37) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. When playing back still images M VGA 101 101 12/12 C:32:00 1.3 +2....0EV 500 F3.5 BACK/NEXT VOLUME When playing back movies A Display 7M 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA FINE 640 STD 640 160 M N - 1.3 Step 12/16 Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") Recording mode (25, 34) Playback (t step 6 in "Read This First") Volume (t step...
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...frequently - [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright] - [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor] - of images Battery life (min.) DSC-W7/W17 Ni-MH (supplied) Approx. 8800 Approx. 440 DSC-W5/W15 Ni-MH (supplied) Approx. 9200 Approx. 460 • Viewing single images in [Normal] mode with an image ...size of [160] • Shooting in the following conditions: - Approx. 220 min. The zoom is low - The battery power is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging...
...frequently - [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright] - [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor] - of images Battery life (min.) DSC-W7/W17 Ni-MH (supplied) Approx. 8800 Approx. 440 DSC-W5/W15 Ni-MH (supplied) Approx. 9200 Approx. 460 • Viewing single images in [Normal] mode with an image ...size of [160] • Shooting in the following conditions: - Approx. 220 min. The zoom is low - The battery power is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging...
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...Burst] using the following procedure. - Smart zoom - On the [Burst] • The flash is set to 1/6 second or slower. • When the battery level is low, or when the "Memory Stick" is convenient for example. • You can shoot the next image. Does not shoot continuously. Records the...select the Multi Burst shutter interval in the [Burst] mode depending on the Scene mode (page 26). To play back images shot with [Multi Burst] using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is displayed as a still image file when you cannot set to M, you...
...Burst] using the following procedure. - Smart zoom - On the [Burst] • The flash is set to 1/6 second or slower. • When the battery level is low, or when the "Memory Stick" is convenient for example. • You can shoot the next image. Does not shoot continuously. Records the...select the Multi Burst shutter interval in the [Burst] mode depending on the Scene mode (page 26). To play back images shot with [Multi Burst] using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is displayed as a still image file when you cannot set to M, you...
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...; When shooting using Smart zoom Size 5M 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) DSC-W5/W15 Maximum zoom scale - Off ( ) Does not use the digital zoom. When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. This mode shortens the time needed for shooting stationary subjects. ... mode. This mode is useful for focusing. • Battery consumption is set to [7M] (DSC-W7/ W17), [5M] (DSC-W5/W15), or [3:2]. • The maximum zoom scale of 6×, but the ) image quality deteriorates. Using the Setup screen Camera 1 1 For details on the operation t page 44...
...; When shooting using Smart zoom Size 5M 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) DSC-W5/W15 Maximum zoom scale - Off ( ) Does not use the digital zoom. When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. This mode shortens the time needed for shooting stationary subjects. ... mode. This mode is useful for focusing. • Battery consumption is set to [7M] (DSC-W7/ W17), [5M] (DSC-W5/W15), or [3:2]. • The maximum zoom scale of 6×, but the ) image quality deteriorates. Using the Setup screen Camera 1 1 For details on the operation t page 44...
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...the contents of the internal memory, remove the "Memory Stick" after copying. Copying starts. Copying 102_COPY • Use fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels changing the recording folder. 1 Select [OK] with v on... Stick". • A (Print order) mark added to an image is deleted when you attempt to copy image files using batteries with little remaining charge, the batteries may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data. • You cannot copy individual images. • ...
...the contents of the internal memory, remove the "Memory Stick" after copying. Copying starts. Copying 102_COPY • Use fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels changing the recording folder. 1 Select [OK] with v on... Stick". • A (Print order) mark added to an image is deleted when you attempt to copy image files using batteries with little remaining charge, the batteries may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data. • You cannot copy individual images. • ...
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... camera. Cancel Cancels the resetting. 1 Select [OK] with . Normal Dark Darkens. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Initialize Initializes the setting to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. appears. 2 Select [OK] with batteries....Language Selects the language to be used to the default setting. LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with v, then press z. The settings are marked with v on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/ ...
... camera. Cancel Cancels the resetting. 1 Select [OK] with . Normal Dark Darkens. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Initialize Initializes the setting to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. appears. 2 Select [OK] with batteries....Language Selects the language to be used to the default setting. LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with v, then press z. The settings are marked with v on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/ ...
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... the access indicators turn red. Wait for the first time, your computer using batteries, copying may fail or image data may be corrupted if the batteries shut off too soon. 3 Set the mode dial to recognize the camera. Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn white. • If ...the AC Adaptor (not supplied). "USB Mode Normal" appears on the desktop. • When copying images in the camera, or connect the camera to [Normal] (page 53). 58 Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer To the (USB) jack USB cable To a USB connector • When you copy images to...
... the access indicators turn red. Wait for the first time, your computer using batteries, copying may fail or image data may be corrupted if the batteries shut off too soon. 3 Set the mode dial to recognize the camera. Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn white. • If ...the AC Adaptor (not supplied). "USB Mode Normal" appears on the desktop. • When copying images in the camera, or connect the camera to [Normal] (page 53). 58 Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer To the (USB) jack USB cable To a USB connector • When you copy images to...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you send your camera to 85. If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the screen, see page 86. 2 Remove the batteries, and insert the batteries again after about one minute, and turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (pages 52) 4 Consult your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 77 to be repaired. 76 Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you send your camera to 85. If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the screen, see page 86. 2 Remove the batteries, and insert the batteries again after about one minute, and turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (pages 52) 4 Consult your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 77 to be repaired. 76 Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
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... "Read This First"). • You are using the camera in "Read This First"). • The batteries are dead (page 91). Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the following: - The batteries run down the batteries. The power turns off automatically to the memory effect (.... Shooting still images/movies The screen does not turn on the camera. • Install the batteries correctly (t step 1 in an extremely cold location (page 91). • The batteries are full, do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is turned on. •...
... "Read This First"). • You are using the camera in "Read This First"). • The batteries are dead (page 91). Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the following: - The batteries run down the batteries. The power turns off automatically to the memory effect (.... Shooting still images/movies The screen does not turn on the camera. • Install the batteries correctly (t step 1 in an extremely cold location (page 91). • The batteries are full, do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is turned on. •...
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Install charged batteries. This is close. Disconnect it (page 74). Viewing images Refer to "Computers" (page 81) in conjunction with the following items. Your camera cannot play back images. • Set the mode dial to (page 25). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. ... on the TV screen. • Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is not guaranteed. • The camera is in "Read This First"). • The battery level is full. The image appears rough right after playback starts. • The image may appear rough right...
Install charged batteries. This is close. Disconnect it (page 74). Viewing images Refer to "Computers" (page 81) in conjunction with the following items. Your camera cannot play back images. • Set the mode dial to (page 25). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. ... on the TV screen. • Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is not guaranteed. • The camera is in "Read This First"). • The battery level is full. The image appears rough right after playback starts. • The image may appear rough right...
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... if the OS of your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device (page 58). • The USB driver is low, install the charged batteries (t step 1 in the (Setup) menu (page 53). • Disconnect all equipment other than about two seconds). • Cancel the protection (page 39). ... Burst images. Make sure that you set protection on an image (page 38), or set the write-protect switch on the camera (t step 2 in "Read This First"). • When the battery level is not installed. You cannot display a DPOF (Print order) mark. • You cannot display DPOF (Print order)...
... if the OS of your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device (page 58). • The USB driver is low, install the charged batteries (t step 1 in the (Setup) menu (page 53). • Disconnect all equipment other than about two seconds). • Cancel the protection (page 39). ... Burst images. Make sure that you set protection on an image (page 38), or set the write-protect switch on the camera (t step 2 in "Read This First"). • When the battery level is not installed. You cannot display a DPOF (Print order) mark. • You cannot display DPOF (Print order)...
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... the printer. The power is on, but the camera does not work . • Use the type of batteries you use it (page 93). The camera becomes warm when you can use the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Others Your camera does not work . • The built-in...is not working properly. Turn off the camera. • The batteries are discharged. Cannot operate the camera after one minute, insert the batteries and turn on the camera. Replace them with this camera (page 91). • The battery level is not a malfunction. Remove the batteries, and then, after canceling printing. ...
... the printer. The power is on, but the camera does not work . • Use the type of batteries you use it (page 93). The camera becomes warm when you can use the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Others Your camera does not work . • The built-in...is not working properly. Turn off the camera. • The batteries are discharged. Cannot operate the camera after one minute, insert the batteries and turn on the camera. Replace them with this camera (page 91). • The battery level is not a malfunction. Remove the batteries, and then, after canceling printing. ...