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...DSC-W5/W7/ W15/W17 "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for future reference. Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera to your camera. Record the serial number in China 2-586-568-11(1) Digital Still Camera... at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on this product and answers to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for shooting/playback with ...
...DSC-W5/W7/ W15/W17 "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for future reference. Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera to your camera. Record the serial number in China 2-586-568-11(1) Digital Still Camera... at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on this product and answers to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for shooting/playback with ...
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...Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with the limits for your safety and convenience. Notice If static electricity or ...receiver is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. If this camera. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. - For Customers in the ... environment by returning your nearest Sony service station. These limits are recyclable. Should the fuse in the U.S.A.
...Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with the limits for your safety and convenience. Notice If static electricity or ...receiver is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. If this camera. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. - For Customers in the ... environment by returning your nearest Sony service station. These limits are recyclable. Should the fuse in the U.S.A.
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...or playback is capable of the internal memory • If you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Back up of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for a long ..."Memory Stick Duo" by opening the battery/ "Memory Stick" cover, etc. Read "Precautions" (page 93) before use the partially charged capacity of your camera, then store them in a cool, dry place. Or it may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it into a Memory Stick Duo...
...or playback is capable of the internal memory • If you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Back up of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for a long ..."Memory Stick Duo" by opening the battery/ "Memory Stick" cover, etc. Read "Precautions" (page 93) before use the partially charged capacity of your camera, then store them in a cool, dry place. Or it may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it into a Memory Stick Duo...
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...LCD screen. Unauthorized recording of such materials may cause malfunctions. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other equipment on your camera on other equipment and playback of the pixels are operational for effective use. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as ...examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of images recorded or edited with other materials may trail across on the LCD...
...LCD screen. Unauthorized recording of such materials may cause malfunctions. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other equipment on your camera on other equipment and playback of the pixels are operational for effective use. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as ...examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of images recorded or edited with other materials may trail across on the LCD...
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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 with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual shooting) t page 25 • Enjoy various shooting/playback using the...
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 with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual shooting) t page 25 • Enjoy various shooting/playback using the...
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... Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) 7 On "image quality" and "image size 13 Identifying parts 15 Indicators on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color - Table of contents Notes on the screen 17 Changing the screen...
... Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) 7 On "image quality" and "image size 13 Identifying parts 15 Indicators on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color - Table of contents Notes on the screen 17 Changing the screen...
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Folder Copy Setup 1 52 1 LCD Backlight Beep Language Initialize Setup 2 53 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 8 Viewing menu 37 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 44 Camera 1 45 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 48 2 Enlarged Icon Internal Memory Tool 49 Format Memory Stick Tool 50 Format Create REC. Folder Change REC.
Folder Copy Setup 1 52 1 LCD Backlight Beep Language Initialize Setup 2 53 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 8 Viewing menu 37 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 44 Camera 1 45 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 48 2 Enlarged Icon Internal Memory Tool 49 Format Memory Stick Tool 50 Format Create REC. Folder Change REC.
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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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... building beside you. Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you how to focus on . t See "Hints for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your camera. Hints for preventing blur" (below). Using a tripod, and using the flash in dark places are also recommended. 10 Press fully down...Press halfway down, then Flashing,lit/beeps VGA FINE 101 96 Press fully down S AF 30 F3.5 To shoot a still image difficult to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 25), the menus (page 28), and so on t [Focus] (page 31) If the image looks ...
... building beside you. Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you how to focus on . t See "Hints for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your camera. Hints for preventing blur" (below). Using a tripod, and using the flash in dark places are also recommended. 10 Press fully down...Press halfway down, then Flashing,lit/beeps VGA FINE 101 96 Press fully down S AF 30 F3.5 To shoot a still image difficult to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 25), the menus (page 28), and so on t [Focus] (page 31) If the image looks ...
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... measured to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. Open In-focus range narrows, both backward and forward. 11 Enjoying the camera Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. [Manual exposure]: Allows you to change the part ... In-focus range widens, both backward and forward. However, you can create various images by the camera. Exposure is automatically set to adjust the exposure that the camera will receive when you to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. Slower Moving objects appear to...
... measured to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. Open In-focus range narrows, both backward and forward. 11 Enjoying the camera Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. [Manual exposure]: Allows you to change the part ... In-focus range widens, both backward and forward. However, you can create various images by the camera. Exposure is automatically set to adjust the exposure that the camera will receive when you to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. Slower Moving objects appear to...
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... 1944 480 Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. Description of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is shown by the number of small dots called pixels. If it contains... on a computer screen. "Image size" is printed or displayed on the screen of the pixels and the image size 3072 2592 640 1 Image size: 7M (DSC-W7/W17 only) 3,072 pixels×2,304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels 2 Image size: 5M 2592 pixels×1944 pixels = 5,038,848 pixels Pixels 3 Image size...
... 1944 480 Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. Description of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is shown by the number of small dots called pixels. If it contains... on a computer screen. "Image size" is printed or displayed on the screen of the pixels and the image size 3072 2592 640 1 Image size: 7M (DSC-W7/W17 only) 3,072 pixels×2,304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels 2 Image size: 5M 2592 pixels×1944 pixels = 5,038,848 pixels Pixels 3 Image size...
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... 4 and 6 in "Read This First") H Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (t step 2 in "Read This First") Menu off: / / / (t step 5 in parentheses for details of operation. Enjoying the camera Identifying parts See the pages in "Read This First") Mode dial "M": Shutter speed/aperture value (26) 15
... 4 and 6 in "Read This First") H Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (t step 2 in "Read This First") Menu off: / / / (t step 5 in parentheses for details of operation. Enjoying the camera Identifying parts See the pages in "Read This First") Mode dial "M": Shutter speed/aperture value (26) 15
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... lamp (t step 4 in "Read This First") Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover. 16 You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the...
... lamp (t step 4 in "Read This First") Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover. 16 You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the...
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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) Manual ...
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) Manual ...
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...] Recording time [maximum recordable time] (22) 1/30" "Multi Burst interval (35) 400 Remaining number of vibration. However, we recommend holding the camera steadily and turning off the indicator to avoid the effects of recordable images (22) Self-timer (t step 5 in W17 only) "Read This First")...28) (not displayed on the screen on the previous page) 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 (86) Date/Time (46) ISO number (33) D Display...
...] Recording time [maximum recordable time] (22) 1/30" "Multi Burst interval (35) 400 Remaining number of vibration. However, we recommend holding the camera steadily and turning off the indicator to avoid the effects of recordable images (22) Self-timer (t step 5 in W17 only) "Read This First")...28) (not displayed on the screen on the previous page) 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 (86) Date/Time (46) ISO number (33) D Display...
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... folder (37) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. 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...
... folder (37) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. 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...
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...page 30) S AF LCD screen off ) button, the display changes as follows. In index mode. - You are using other cameras. • When you set the LCD screen to Off, the digital zoom does not function (page 45) and [AF Mode] is displayed. - Histogram on , image information is slow or high.... • The histogram may occur when: 21 When you select (flash)/ (self-timer)/ (macro), the image is displayed. - Recording movies. Enjoying the camera Changing the screen...
...page 30) S AF LCD screen off ) button, the display changes as follows. In index mode. - You are using other cameras. • When you set the LCD screen to Off, the digital zoom does not function (page 45) and [AF Mode] is displayed. - Histogram on , image information is slow or high.... • The histogram may occur when: 21 When you select (flash)/ (self-timer)/ (macro), the image is displayed. - Recording movies. Enjoying the camera Changing the screen...
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...18:25 • Movies with this camera, the display may vary depending on this camera. The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on the lower line.) (Images) Capacity Size 7M (DSC-W7/ W17only) 3:2 (DSC-W7/ W17 only) 5M 3:2 (DSC-W5/ W15 only 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail)... is set to [Normal]. • The size of a single still image is 1M when [Mode] is set to that can be recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on the shooting conditions. The number of images that can be recorded on a "Memory Stick" formatted with the size set to...
...18:25 • Movies with this camera, the display may vary depending on this camera. The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on the lower line.) (Images) Capacity Size 7M (DSC-W7/ W17only) 3:2 (DSC-W7/ W17 only) 5M 3:2 (DSC-W5/ W15 only 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail)... is set to [Normal]. • The size of a single still image is 1M when [Mode] is set to that can be recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on the shooting conditions. The number of images that can be recorded on a "Memory Stick" formatted with the size set to...
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...to a computer, but you copy (back up) data without a "Memory Stick" inserted in the camera. • You cannot move image data on a "Memory Stick" to the internal memory. • By connecting the camera and a computer with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal ...memory. [Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory to the internal memory. 23 On image data stored in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. • Movies with a USB cable, you can copy data stored in the internal memory are...
...to a computer, but you copy (back up) data without a "Memory Stick" inserted in the camera. • You cannot move image data on a "Memory Stick" to the internal memory. • By connecting the camera and a computer with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal ...memory. [Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory to the internal memory. 23 On image data stored in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. • Movies with a USB cable, you can copy data stored in the internal memory are...
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...; Shooting in [Normal] mode with batteries at full capacity and at about three second intervals When shooting movies Battery LCD screen On DSC-W7/W17 Ni-MH (supplied) DSC-W5/W15 Ni-MH (supplied) Approx. 180 min. Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the... approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in the following conditions: - The camera has been ...
...; Shooting in [Normal] mode with batteries at full capacity and at about three second intervals When shooting movies Battery LCD screen On DSC-W7/W17 Ni-MH (supplied) DSC-W5/W15 Ni-MH (supplied) Approx. 180 min. Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the... approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in the following conditions: - The camera has been ...