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... images Connecting your camera to your camera. Model No. Record the serial number in China 2-586-568-11(1) Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DSC-W5/W7/W15/W17 Serial No DSC-W5/W7/ W15/W17 "Read This First" (separate... 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 your TV Troubleshooting Others Index...
... images Connecting your camera to your camera. Model No. Record the serial number in China 2-586-568-11(1) Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DSC-W5/W7/W15/W17 Serial No DSC-W5/W7/ W15/W17 "Read This First" (separate... 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 your TV Troubleshooting Others Index...
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... or playback is not possible due to the flash surface, resulting in accordance with your camera. • Do not use . Back up ) data to other bright light. Read "Precautions" (page 93) before use the camera near a location that can be corrupted. The heat of flash emission may not be used...cannot be compensated for the first time. (t step 1 in"Read This First") • The batteries can be repairable. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other medium. See page 23 on recording/playback • This camera is capable of reproducing sharp images with a Carl Zeiss lens ...
... or playback is not possible due to the flash surface, resulting in accordance with your camera. • Do not use . Back up ) data to other bright light. Read "Precautions" (page 93) before use the camera near a location that can be corrupted. The heat of flash emission may not be used...cannot be compensated for the first time. (t step 1 in"Read This First") • The batteries can be repairable. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other medium. See page 23 on recording/playback • This camera is capable of reproducing sharp images with a Carl Zeiss lens ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 33) You can select the compression ratio when digital images are recorded in postcard size For recording a large number of detail, but small file size) Example: An attached image to be sent by e-mail ... or A5 size For printing in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in "Read This First") Pixel Many (Fine image quality and large file size) Example: Printing in up to A3 size Few (Rough image quality but has a smaller...
Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 33) You can select the compression ratio when digital images are recorded in postcard size For recording a large number of detail, but small file size) Example: An attached image to be sent by e-mail ... or A5 size For printing in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in "Read This First") Pixel Many (Fine image quality and large file size) Example: Printing in up to A3 size Few (Rough image quality but has a smaller...
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.../off) button (21) F MENU button (28) G (Image Size/Delete) button (t step 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
.../off) button (21) F MENU button (28) G (Image Size/Delete) button (t step 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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You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. O Battery/"Memory Stick" cover (t step 1 and 3 in "Read This First") P OPEN button (bottom) (t step 1 in "Read This First" L AC Adaptor cord cover To use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not ...32 inch). 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...
You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. O Battery/"Memory Stick" cover (t step 1 and 3 in "Read This First") P OPEN button (bottom) (t step 1 in "Read This First" L AC Adaptor cord cover To use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not ...32 inch). 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...
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... (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) Manual exposure (26) 17
... (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) Manual exposure (26) 17
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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") 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA FINE 640 STD 640 160 FINE STD Image quality (33) 101 Recording folder (...50) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. 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 E + Indication Vibration warning (...
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") 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA FINE 640 STD 640 160 FINE STD Image quality (33) 101 Recording folder (...50) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. 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 E + Indication Vibration warning (...
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... does not appear when using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (22) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (22) 19 Enjoying the camera 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 ...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 6 in "Read This First") C Display 101 101 Indication PictBridge connecting (70) Recording folder (50)...
... does not appear when using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (22) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (22) 19 Enjoying the camera 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 ...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 6 in "Read This First") C Display 101 101 Indication PictBridge connecting (70) Recording folder (50)...
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... level value (30) ISO number (33) Metering mode (32) Flash White balance (33) 500 F3.5 Shutter speed (26) Aperture value (26) Playback image (t step 6 in "Read This First") E Display 2005 1 1 DPOF BACK/ NEXT VOLUME Indication Histogram (21, 30) • appears when histogram display is disabled.
... level value (30) ISO number (33) Metering mode (32) Flash White balance (33) 500 F3.5 Shutter speed (26) Aperture value (26) Playback image (t step 6 in "Read This First") E Display 2005 1 1 DPOF BACK/ NEXT VOLUME Indication Histogram (21, 30) • appears when histogram display is disabled.
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... you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) (page 26). t step 5 in "Read This First" Still image shooting modes : Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with preset settings according to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically.... Mode dial Control button : Shooting movies t step 5 in "Read This First" : Playback/Edit t step 6 in "Read This First" P: Program auto shooting mode Allows you to the desired function. Enjoying the camera Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to shoot after adjusting ...
... you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) (page 26). t step 5 in "Read This First" Still image shooting modes : Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with preset settings according to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically.... Mode dial Control button : Shooting movies t step 5 in "Read This First" : Playback/Edit t step 6 in "Read This First" P: Program auto shooting mode Allows you to the desired function. Enjoying the camera Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to shoot after adjusting ...
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... an aperture, F5.2 or F10. Scene Selection For details t step 5 in "Read This First" For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of the screen changes to "Return," and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode. 2 Adjust the settings using the control button. The... 3.0m/7.0m - / / - / To adjust the exposure manually 1 Press z on the screen. 0EV indicates the value judged as the most suitable by the camera. 3 Shoot the image. • To use the Quick Review, close-up (Macro), or self-timer function, or to change the flash mode, press z to...
... an aperture, F5.2 or F10. Scene Selection For details t step 5 in "Read This First" For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of the screen changes to "Return," and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode. 2 Adjust the settings using the control button. The... 3.0m/7.0m - / / - / To adjust the exposure manually 1 Press z on the screen. 0EV indicates the value judged as the most suitable by the camera. 3 Shoot the image. • To use the Quick Review, close-up (Macro), or self-timer function, or to change the flash mode, press z to...
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... t page 28 The maximum number of continuous shots Quality Size 7M 3:2 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) DSC-W5/W15 Fine Standard - - - - 9 15 9 15 13 24 32 59 100 100 (Units: images) DSC-W7/W17 Fine Standard 5 8 5 8 ...6 11 - - 9 17 22 41 85 100 M (Interval) Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 34). 1/7.5 (1/7.5") 1/15 (1/15") 1/30 (1/30") • This setting cannot be made when [Mode] (REC Mode) in "Read...
... t page 28 The maximum number of continuous shots Quality Size 7M 3:2 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) DSC-W5/W15 Fine Standard - - - - 9 15 9 15 13 24 32 59 100 100 (Units: images) DSC-W7/W17 Fine Standard 5 8 5 8 ...6 11 - - 9 17 22 41 85 100 M (Interval) Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 34). 1/7.5 (1/7.5") 1/15 (1/15") 1/30 (1/30") • This setting cannot be made when [Mode] (REC Mode) in "Read...
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...(Resize), and save it may vary depending on the control button. 2 Select [Start] with v/V, then press z. Start Cancel See the following procedure. t step 4 in "Read This First" • You cannot change from a small size to display the menu. 3 Select [ ] (Resize) with b/B, then press z. 4 Select the desired size ... you want to resize. 2 Press MENU to a large size, the image quality deteriorates. 40 The original image is retained even after resizing. 7M (DSC-W7/W17 only) 5M The setting size is just a guideline, so it as the newest file. • For details on the "Memory Stick"....
...(Resize), and save it may vary depending on the control button. 2 Select [Start] with v/V, then press z. Start Cancel See the following procedure. t step 4 in "Read This First" • You cannot change from a small size to display the menu. 3 Select [ ] (Resize) with b/B, then press z. 4 Select the desired size ... you want to resize. 2 Press MENU to a large size, the image quality deteriorates. 40 The original image is retained even after resizing. 7M (DSC-W7/W17 only) 5M The setting size is just a guideline, so it as the newest file. • For details on the "Memory Stick"....
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... images displayed with v, then press z. The movie is cut. • The cut movies are assigned new numbers, and then recorded as the newest files in "Read This First") as a new file. Trimming Records as the newest file in the selected recording folder, and the original image is recorded as enlarged image...
... images displayed with v, then press z. The movie is cut. • The cut movies are assigned new numbers, and then recorded as the newest files in "Read This First") as a new file. Trimming Records as the newest file in the selected recording folder, and the original image is recorded as enlarged image...
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...the recorded image. Date Superimposes the year, month and day. • The date is the digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator • The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the...use Red Eye Reduction. • Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to superimpose the date or time onto the image. The W side of this before shooting. For...on the operation t page 44 • When you select. (t step 2 "Set the clock" in "Read This First") Off Does not superimpose the date and time. • You cannot insert the date and ...
...the recorded image. Date Superimposes the year, month and day. • The date is the digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator • The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the...use Red Eye Reduction. • Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to superimpose the date or time onto the image. The W side of this before shooting. For...on the operation t page 44 • When you select. (t step 2 "Set the clock" in "Read This First") Off Does not superimpose the date and time. • You cannot insert the date and ...
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Then, perform the procedure explained in "Setting the clock" (t step 2 in "Read This First"). Cancels setting the clock. 54 Clock Set Sets the date and time. OK Cancel For details on the operation t page 44 Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z.
Then, perform the procedure explained in "Setting the clock" (t step 2 in "Read This First"). Cancels setting the clock. 54 Clock Set Sets the date and time. OK Cancel For details on the operation t page 44 Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z.
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... driver (page 57), do : A Burning Video CD The "ImageMixer VCD2" screen appears. Installing the software You can do not connect the camera to [I accept the terms of the screen. If you can install the "PicturePackage" and "ImageMixer VCD2" software using a Windows computer as ...English screen. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t (PICTUREPACKAGE) 2 Click [PicturePackage]. Read the agreement carefully. PicturePackage A B C D What you accept the terms of the agreement, click the radio button next to the computer before you ...
... driver (page 57), do : A Burning Video CD The "ImageMixer VCD2" screen appears. Installing the software You can do not connect the camera to [I accept the terms of the screen. If you can install the "PicturePackage" and "ImageMixer VCD2" software using a Windows computer as ...English screen. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t (PICTUREPACKAGE) 2 Click [PicturePackage]. Read the agreement carefully. PicturePackage A B C D What you accept the terms of the agreement, click the radio button next to the computer before you ...
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... not be provided depending on the printer. [Quantity] When [Index] is set to [On]: Select the number of sets of images that you connect the camera to a printer, the print menu appears. When [Index] is printed. • Do not disconnect the USB cable while the (Do not disconnect the USB cable...] to insert the date and time on images. • When you choose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order you select (t step 2 in "Read This First"). This function may not all the selected images. When you want to print as follows. 1 Press (Index).
... not be provided depending on the printer. [Quantity] When [Index] is set to [On]: Select the number of sets of images that you connect the camera to a printer, the print menu appears. When [Index] is printed. • Do not disconnect the USB cable while the (Do not disconnect the USB cable...] to insert the date and time on images. • When you choose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order you select (t step 2 in "Read This First"). This function may not all the selected images. When you want to print as follows. 1 Press (Index).
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... 5 to mark with B, then press z. The mark turns white. Select [Off], then press z. Green mark To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in "Read This First") 2 Press MENU to remove the mark in step 5, then press z. Marking in index mode 1 Display the index screen. (t step 6 in step 8, then press...
... 5 to mark with B, then press z. The mark turns white. Select [Off], then press z. Green mark To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in "Read This First") 2 Press MENU to remove the mark in step 5, then press z. Marking in index mode 1 Display the index screen. (t step 6 in step 8, then press...