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... your TV Troubleshooting Others Index 2-673-239-11(1) DSC-W30/W40/W50/W70 Serial No © 2006 Sony Corporation Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located...thoroughly, and retain it for shooting/playback with your camera to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. 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...
... your TV Troubleshooting Others Index 2-673-239-11(1) DSC-W30/W40/W50/W70 Serial No © 2006 Sony Corporation Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located...thoroughly, and retain it for shooting/playback with your camera to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. 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...
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This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. For Customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to the presence of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. For Customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to the presence of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture.
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Polarization This set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in a fire or electric shock. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for future reference. Never place the set may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that it in the operating instructions and adhere to them , paying particular attention to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. This plug will fit into the set , and to protect it from overheating, these safety instructions ...
Polarization This set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in a fire or electric shock. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for future reference. Never place the set may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that it in the operating instructions and adhere to them , paying particular attention to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. This plug will fit into the set , and to protect it from overheating, these safety instructions ...
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This will often require extensive work by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. - If the set . - Adjust only those controls that are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer) to determine that have fallen into the set has been exposed to rain or water. - If liquid has been spilled or objects have the same characteristics as opening or removing covers may result in performance - If the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Servicing Do not attempt to service the set during a ...
This will often require extensive work by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. - If the set . - Adjust only those controls that are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer) to determine that have fallen into the set has been exposed to rain or water. - If liquid has been spilled or objects have the same characteristics as opening or removing covers may result in performance - If the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Servicing Do not attempt to service the set during a ...
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... harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. 5 Operation is for the FCC related matters only. For more information regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.:DSC-W30, DSC-W40 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If you . Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the specified type only. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San... in the U.S.A. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.:DSC-W50 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
... harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. 5 Operation is for the FCC related matters only. For more information regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.:DSC-W30, DSC-W40 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If you . Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the specified type only. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San... in the U.S.A. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.:DSC-W50 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
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...in the European Union and other European countries with BS 1363 is fitted to this camera. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can... equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal...to Part 15 of correctly, you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. 6 Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is disposed of...
...in the European Union and other European countries with BS 1363 is fitted to this camera. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can... equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal...to Part 15 of correctly, you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. 6 Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is disposed of...
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...be destroyed. "Memory Stick": you can use a "Memory Stick Duo" with your data by Carl Zeiss in accordance with excellent contrast. Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which in a cool, dry place. Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up • Do not turn ... back up copy. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Notes on the usable battery pack, see page 95. Also, even if the battery pack is to your camera. This is not fully charged, you cannot use a "Memory Stick" with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment You can be used (not supplied) The IC...
...be destroyed. "Memory Stick": you can use a "Memory Stick Duo" with your data by Carl Zeiss in accordance with excellent contrast. Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which in a cool, dry place. Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up • Do not turn ... back up copy. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Notes on the usable battery pack, see page 95. Also, even if the battery pack is to your camera. This is not fully charged, you cannot use a "Memory Stick" with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment You can be used (not supplied) The IC...
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...pixels are of such materials may cause dirt on your camera 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 camera. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and .... However, there may trail across on other equipment and playback of the copyright laws. Unauthorized recording of the DSC-W70 unless noted otherwise. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen. The heat of flash emission ...
...pixels are of such materials may cause dirt on your camera 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 camera. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and .... However, there may trail across on other equipment and playback of the copyright laws. Unauthorized recording of the DSC-W70 unless noted otherwise. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen. The heat of flash emission ...
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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 "image quality" and "image size 15 Identifying parts 17 Indicators on the screen 19 Changing the screen ...
Focusing on using your camera 7 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 13 Focus - On "image quality" and "image size 15 Identifying parts 17 Indicators on the screen 19 Changing the screen ...
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Folder Change 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 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 Change 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 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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... [Focus] (page 33) If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. Then press the shutter button fully down , the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Also, using the flash in dark places is also recommended. 13..., lit/beeps down straight away. Hints for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your camera. Remember to use various camera functions such as follows). Enjoying the camera Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the...
... [Focus] (page 33) If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. Then press the shutter button fully down , the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Also, using the flash in dark places is also recommended. 13..., lit/beeps down straight away. Hints for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your camera. Remember to use various camera functions such as follows). Enjoying the camera Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the...
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... when the exposure is the amount of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light an image pickup... image The exposure is insufficient, the image may become noisy. However, when the exposure is automatically set to adjust the exposure that the camera will receive when you to change the part of light that has been determined by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is...
... when the exposure is the amount of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light an image pickup... image The exposure is insufficient, the image may become noisy. However, when the exposure is automatically set to adjust the exposure that the camera will receive when you to change the part of light that has been determined by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is...
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...are adjusted automatically in fine detail. Reddish Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: ...affected by the number of the subject is displayed in the auto adjustment mode. Enjoying the camera 2304 2112 480 Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of pixels. However, you...and the image size 3072 1 Image size: 7M (DSC-W70) 3072 pixels × 2304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels 2816 640 2 Image size: 6M (DSC-W30/W40/W50) 2816 pixels × 2112 pixels = 5,947,392 ...
...are adjusted automatically in fine detail. Reddish Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: ...affected by the number of the subject is displayed in the auto adjustment mode. Enjoying the camera 2304 2112 480 Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of pixels. However, you...and the image size 3072 1 Image size: 7M (DSC-W70) 3072 pixels × 2304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels 2816 640 2 Image size: 6M (DSC-W30/W40/W50) 2816 pixels × 2112 pixels = 5,947,392 ...
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...E-mail • The larger the image size, the higher the quality is. • The more frames per second you can select the compression ratio when digital images are marked with . Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. 2) Both ...11×17"print Larger Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio 6M (2816×2112) (DSC-W30/W40/W50 the default setting) 3:21) (2816×1872) (DSC-W30/W40/W50) Up to A4/8×10"print Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio 5M (2592×1944) (DSC-W70) Up to A4/8×10"print 3M (2048×1536) 2M (1632...
...E-mail • The larger the image size, the higher the quality is. • The more frames per second you can select the compression ratio when digital images are marked with . Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. 2) Both ...11×17"print Larger Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio 6M (2816×2112) (DSC-W30/W40/W50 the default setting) 3:21) (2816×1872) (DSC-W30/W40/W50) Up to A4/8×10"print Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio 5M (2592×1944) (DSC-W70) Up to A4/8×10"print 3M (2048×1536) 2M (1632...
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... 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... "Read This First") C Speaker D Finder (t step 5 in parentheses for details of operation. Identifying parts Enjoying the camera See...
... 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... "Read This First") C Speaker D Finder (t step 5 in parentheses for details of operation. Identifying parts Enjoying the camera See...
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...Read This First") O Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod with the AC adaptor. For battery charging, use , remove the camera from the tripod. 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 Adaptor, you cannot charge... the battery pack. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to the operation manual supplied with a screw length...
...Read This First") O Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod with the AC adaptor. For battery charging, use , remove the camera from the tripod. 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 Adaptor, you cannot charge... the battery pack. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to the operation manual supplied with a screw length...
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... 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") ...(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 parentheses for details of the mode dial (shown left). VDarker vBrighter Exposure value guide (t step 5 in "Read This First")...
... 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") ...(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 parentheses for details of the mode dial (shown left). VDarker vBrighter Exposure value guide (t step 5 in "Read This First")...
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...previous page) Menu (30) However, we recommend that you use the flash for the DSC-W30/W40/W50. • 1M is displayed only when the Multi Burst is displayed only for better lighting... or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera. When [ISO] is set to more... value +2.0EV Exposure Value (t step5 in "Read This First") • and are displayed only for the DSC-W70. 6M is activated. Remaining internal memory capacity (24) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (24) Recording time...
...previous page) Menu (30) However, we recommend that you use the flash for the DSC-W30/W40/W50. • 1M is displayed only when the Multi Burst is displayed only for better lighting... or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera. When [ISO] is set to more... value +2.0EV Exposure Value (t step5 in "Read This First") • and are displayed only for the DSC-W70. 6M is activated. Remaining internal memory capacity (24) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (24) Recording time...