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Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in Japan Enjoying the camera Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting DSC-W30/W40/W50/ W70 "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for future reference. Printed...based ink. Refer 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 camera. Printed in the space provided below. Additional information on this ...
Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in Japan Enjoying the camera Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting DSC-W30/W40/W50/ W70 "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for future reference. Printed...based ink. Refer 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 camera. Printed in the space provided below. Additional information on this ...
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...to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with the instructions, may influence the picture and sound of this camera. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio ...on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in the EMC Directive for your nearest Sony service station. 6 For more of the following measures: - These limits are designed to ... used in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Notice for customers in accordance with an...
...to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with the instructions, may influence the picture and sound of this camera. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio ...on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in the EMC Directive for your nearest Sony service station. 6 For more of the following measures: - These limits are designed to ... used in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Notice for customers in accordance with an...
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... the battery pack functions (page 97). • For details on the usable battery pack, see page 95. "Memory Stick": you can use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up method. Read "Precautions" (page 99...) before using a "Memory Stick Duo" with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment You can use up copy. Notes on using your camera Types of "Memory Stick" that can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used . • For details on "Memory Stick Duo", see ...
... the battery pack functions (page 97). • For details on the usable battery pack, see page 95. "Memory Stick": you can use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up method. Read "Precautions" (page 99...) before using a "Memory Stick Duo" with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment You can use up copy. Notes on using your camera Types of "Memory Stick" that can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used . • For details on "Memory Stick Duo", see ...
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... is not a malfunction. • This camera is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of such materials may cause malfunctions. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to the provisions of the DSC-W70 unless noted otherwise. The screen may render the recording medium .... The heat of flash emission may be contrary to record images, this manual are not actual images shot using the camera (page 99). • Do not shake or strike the camera. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used in this may be some tiny black points and...
... is not a malfunction. • This camera is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of such materials may cause malfunctions. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to the provisions of the DSC-W70 unless noted otherwise. The screen may render the recording medium .... The heat of flash emission may be contrary to record images, this manual are not actual images shot using the camera (page 99). • Do not shake or strike the camera. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used in this may be some tiny black points and...
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For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery pack 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto ...adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting) t page 28 • Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 30...
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery pack 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto ...adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting) t page 28 • Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 30...
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Focusing on using your camera 7 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 13 Focus - On the effects of images that can be recorded/viewed 27 Using the mode dial 28 Using the ...
Focusing on using your camera 7 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 13 Focus - On the effects of images that can be recorded/viewed 27 Using the mode dial 28 Using the ...
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Folder Copy Setup 1 53 1 LCD Backlight (DSC-W50/W70 only) Beep Language Initialize Setup 2 54 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 11 Folder Change REC. Viewing menu 39 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 46 Camera 47 AF Mode Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Internal Memory Tool 50 Format Memory Stick Tool 51 Format Create REC.
Folder Copy Setup 1 53 1 LCD Backlight (DSC-W50/W70 only) Beep Language Initialize Setup 2 54 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 11 Folder Change REC. Viewing menu 39 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 46 Camera 47 AF Mode Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Internal Memory Tool 50 Format Memory Stick Tool 51 Format Create REC.
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... the software (supplied 58 Copying images to your computer 59 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo 65 Using the "Cyber-shot Viewer" (supplied 66 Using your Macintosh computer 70 Printing still images How to print still images 72 Printing images... directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 73 Printing at a shop 76 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV...
... the software (supplied 58 Copying images to your computer 59 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo 65 Using the "Cyber-shot Viewer" (supplied 66 Using your Macintosh computer 70 Printing still images How to print still images 72 Printing images... directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 73 Printing at a shop 76 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV...
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...preventing blur" (as the mode dial (page 28), the menus (page 30), and so on. Hints for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your camera. Also, you can enjoy your side. Press the shutter AE/AF lock indicator button halfway Flashing , lit/beeps down . It ...tells you how to focus on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Focus Focusing on t [Focus] (page 33) If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be ...
...preventing blur" (as the mode dial (page 28), the menus (page 30), and so on. Hints for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your camera. Also, you can enjoy your side. Press the shutter AE/AF lock indicator button halfway Flashing , lit/beeps down . It ...tells you how to focus on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Focus Focusing on t [Focus] (page 33) If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be ...
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... insufficient, the image may become noisy. t step 5 in "Read This First" Metering Mode: Allows you can create various images by the camera. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. t page 34 Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light... depending on the ISO sensitivity. However, the image tends to adjust the exposure that the camera will receive when you to become darker. 14 Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the subject to be measured to photo films) receives...
... insufficient, the image may become noisy. t step 5 in "Read This First" Metering Mode: Allows you can create various images by the camera. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. t page 34 Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light... depending on the ISO sensitivity. However, the image tends to adjust the exposure that the camera will receive when you to become darker. 14 Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the subject to be measured to photo films) receives...
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...pixels = 7,077,888 pixels 2816 640 2 Image size: 6M (DSC-W30/W40/W50) 2816 pixels × 2112 pixels = 5,947,392 pixels Pixels 3 Image size: VGA 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels 15 Reddish Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is displayed in the auto adjustment mode. However, you... fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is shown by the number of pixels. Enjoying the camera 2304 2112 480 Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy ...
...pixels = 7,077,888 pixels 2816 640 2 Image size: 6M (DSC-W30/W40/W50) 2816 pixels × 2112 pixels = 5,947,392 pixels Pixels 3 Image size: VGA 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels 15 Reddish Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is displayed in the auto adjustment mode. However, you... fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is shown by the number of pixels. Enjoying the camera 2304 2112 480 Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy ...
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Identifying parts Enjoying the camera See the pages in "Read This First") E LCD screen (23) F (Screen display switch) button (23) G MENU button (30) 17 A E B F C G H D A Shutter button (t step 5 in "Read This... lamp (t step 2 in "Read This First") F Microphone G Flash (t step 5 in "Read This First") H Self-timer lamp (t step 5 in "Read This First")/AF illuminator (49) A B C D H I E J F K G L M N DSC-W50/W70 O P QR S T U DSC-W30/W40 I J VW X A AE/AF lock lamp/Self-timer lamp (green) (t step 5 in "Read This First") B Flash charging lamp/Record lamp (orange) (t step 5 in...
Identifying parts Enjoying the camera See the pages in "Read This First") E LCD screen (23) F (Screen display switch) button (23) G MENU button (30) 17 A E B F C G H D A Shutter button (t step 5 in "Read This... lamp (t step 2 in "Read This First") F Microphone G Flash (t step 5 in "Read This First") H Self-timer lamp (t step 5 in "Read This First")/AF illuminator (49) A B C D H I E J F K G L M N DSC-W50/W70 O P QR S T U DSC-W30/W40 I J VW X A AE/AF lock lamp/Self-timer lamp (green) (t step 5 in "Read This First") B Flash charging lamp/Record lamp (orange) (t step 5 in...
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.../Delete) button (t step 4 and 6 in "Read This First") U Multi connector (bottom) (DSC-W50/ W70) V A/V OUT jack (DSC-W30/W40) W Jack cover (DSC-W30/W40) X (USB) jack (DSC-W30/W40) 18 You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to the operation manual supplied with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch...), and may damage the camera. • After use the battery charger. DSC-W50/W70 2 To DC IN jack 1 v mark 3 To wall outlet DSC-W30/W40 1 2 To DC IN jack v mark • If you connect the AC-LS5K AC...
.../Delete) button (t step 4 and 6 in "Read This First") U Multi connector (bottom) (DSC-W50/ W70) V A/V OUT jack (DSC-W30/W40) W Jack cover (DSC-W30/W40) X (USB) jack (DSC-W30/W40) 18 You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to the operation manual supplied with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch...), and may damage the camera. • After use the battery charger. DSC-W50/W70 2 To DC IN jack 1 v mark 3 To wall outlet DSC-W30/W40 1 2 To DC IN jack v mark • If you connect the AC-LS5K AC...
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.../Recording a movie (t step 5 in "Read This First") Mode dial (Scene Selection) (t step 5 in "Read This First") Display SL 1.3 Indication Mode dial (Program auto shooting) (28) Camera mode (t step 5 in "Read This First") Flash mode (t step 5 in "Read This First") Flash charging Zoom scaling (t 47, step 5 in "Read This First") ON RICH... (33) Image Brightness(EV) EV Exposure value scale bar (t step 5 in "Read This First") • The display is changed, depending on the screen Enjoying the camera See the pages in "Read This First") 19
.../Recording a movie (t step 5 in "Read This First") Mode dial (Scene Selection) (t step 5 in "Read This First") Display SL 1.3 Indication Mode dial (Program auto shooting) (28) Camera mode (t step 5 in "Read This First") Flash mode (t step 5 in "Read This First") Flash charging Zoom scaling (t 47, step 5 in "Read This First") ON RICH... (33) Image Brightness(EV) EV Exposure value scale bar (t step 5 in "Read This First") • The display is changed, depending on the screen Enjoying the camera See the pages in "Read This First") 19
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.... 6M is displayed only for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera. However, we recommend that you use the flash for the DSC-W30/W40/W50. • 1M is displayed only when the Multi Burst is activated. Image quality (36) Recording folder (51) • This does not appear...
.... 6M is displayed only for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera. However, we recommend that you use the flash for the DSC-W30/W40/W50. • 1M is displayed only when the Multi Burst is activated. Image quality (36) Recording folder (51) • This does not appear...
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Enjoying the camera When playing back still images 1 3 4 2 BACK/NEXT VOLUME 5 When playing back movies 1 3 4 2 5 A Display M 6M 3:2 3M 1M VGA 16:9 FINE 640 STD 640 160 - 1.3 Step 12/...
Enjoying the camera When playing back still images 1 3 4 2 BACK/NEXT VOLUME 5 When playing back movies 1 3 4 2 5 A Display M 6M 3:2 3M 1M VGA 16:9 FINE 640 STD 640 160 - 1.3 Step 12/...
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... displayed. - When you cannot turn the LCD screen off , the digital zoom does not function and [AF Mode] is set the histogram display to on • By pressing (Screen display switch) button longer, you can brighten the LCD backlight. (DSC-W50/W70 only) t step 5 in "Read This First" • ...Indicators off LCD screen off Indicators on , image information is displayed during playback may not appear for about two seconds. Enjoying the camera Changing the screen display Each time you select (flash mode) / (self-timer) / (macro), the image is displayed for images recorded using other...
... displayed. - When you cannot turn the LCD screen off , the digital zoom does not function and [AF Mode] is set the histogram display to on • By pressing (Screen display switch) button longer, you can brighten the LCD backlight. (DSC-W50/W70 only) t step 5 in "Read This First" • ...Indicators off LCD screen off Indicators on , image information is displayed during playback may not appear for about two seconds. Enjoying the camera Changing the screen display Each time you select (flash mode) / (self-timer) / (macro), the image is displayed for images recorded using other...
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The values may vary depending on a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera or the internal memory. For image size and image quality, see page 15 and step 4 in "...and [Standard] on the lower line.) (Units: Images) Capacity 32MB/ 58MB/ Internal memory (DSC-W30/ Internal memory 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB Size W40/W50) (DSC-W70) 7M (DSC-W70) 9 16 18 37 67 137 279 573 18 33 36 73 132 268 548 ...77 157 322 660 19 - 39 79 142 290 592 1215 3:2 (DSC-W30/ W40/W50) 10 - 21 42 77 157 322 660 19 - 39 79 142 290 592 1215 5M (DSC-W70) 12 23 25 51 92 188 384 789 23 43 48 96...
The values may vary depending on a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera or the internal memory. For image size and image quality, see page 15 and step 4 in "...and [Standard] on the lower line.) (Units: Images) Capacity 32MB/ 58MB/ Internal memory (DSC-W30/ Internal memory 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB Size W40/W50) (DSC-W70) 7M (DSC-W70) 9 16 18 37 67 137 279 573 18 33 36 73 132 268 548 ...77 157 322 660 19 - 39 79 142 290 592 1215 3:2 (DSC-W30/ W40/W50) 10 - 21 42 77 157 322 660 19 - 39 79 142 290 592 1215 5M (DSC-W70) 12 23 25 51 92 188 384 789 23 43 48 96...
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Enjoying the camera The recording time of movies (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Size 32MB/ Internal memory (DSC-W30/ W40/W50) 58MB/ Internal memory (DSC-W70) 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 640(Fine) - - - - 0:02:50 0:06:00 0:12:20 0:25:10 640(Standard) 0:01:20 0:02:30 0:02:50 0:...:20 • Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. 25
Enjoying the camera The recording time of movies (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Size 32MB/ Internal memory (DSC-W30/ W40/W50) 58MB/ Internal memory (DSC-W70) 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 640(Fine) - - - - 0:02:50 0:06:00 0:12:20 0:25:10 640(Standard) 0:01:20 0:02:30 0:02:50 0:...:20 • Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. 25
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... using this internal memory. • Movies with a capacitiy of the following methods. When a "Memory Stick Duo" is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera, you copy (back up ) data on a "Memory Stick Duo" Prepare a "Memory Stick Duo" with the image size set to the internal memory. 26 B...internal memory are played back. [Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can record images using one of 64 MB or more (DSC-W70) / 32 MB or more (DSC-W30/W40/W50), then perform the procedure explained in the internal memory. Even when there is not removable. On image data stored in the...
... using this internal memory. • Movies with a capacitiy of the following methods. When a "Memory Stick Duo" is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera, you copy (back up ) data on a "Memory Stick Duo" Prepare a "Memory Stick Duo" with the image size set to the internal memory. 26 B...internal memory are played back. [Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can record images using one of 64 MB or more (DSC-W70) / 32 MB or more (DSC-W30/W40/W50), then perform the procedure explained in the internal memory. Even when there is not removable. On image data stored in the...