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...Sony dealer regarding this product. Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product and answers 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 the set-up and basic operations for future reference. Refer to your camera. Model No. Printed in the ...
...Sony dealer regarding this product. Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product and answers 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 the set-up and basic operations for future reference. Refer to your camera. Model No. Printed in the ...
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...to this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your nearest Sony service station. 6 Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is disposed of this camera. For Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found ...to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation...
...to this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your nearest Sony service station. 6 Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is disposed of this camera. For Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found ...to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation...
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...for the first time. (t step 1 in some cases may cause the malfunction of "Memory Stick". Other memory cards cannot be used by this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany. Carl Zeiss ... may cause malfunctions which is . • If you do not intend to a malfunction of the recording cannot be repairable. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up copy. Read "Precautions" (page 99) before using a "Memory ...
...for the first time. (t step 1 in some cases may cause the malfunction of "Memory Stick". Other memory cards cannot be used by this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany. Carl Zeiss ... may cause malfunctions which is . • If you do not intend to a malfunction of the recording cannot be repairable. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up copy. Read "Precautions" (page 99) before using a "Memory ...
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... may be discolored and that constantly appear on the LCD screen in any way. • Playback of images recorded with your camera are not actual images shot using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of images recorded or edited with DCF (Design rule for long periods may...the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in a cold location. On illustrations Illustrations used as examples of the DSC-W70 unless noted otherwise. Warning on your camera on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is equipped with a power zoom lens. The pictures used...
... may be discolored and that constantly appear on the LCD screen in any way. • Playback of images recorded with your camera are not actual images shot using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of images recorded or edited with DCF (Design rule for long periods may...the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in a cold location. On illustrations Illustrations used as examples of the DSC-W70 unless noted otherwise. Warning on your camera on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is equipped with a power zoom lens. The pictures used...
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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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Adjusting the light intensity 14 Color - 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 ...
Adjusting the light intensity 14 Color - 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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... you press the shutter button halfway down . Also, using the flash in dark places is also recommended. 13 It tells you how to use various camera functions such as follows). t See "Hints for preventing blur" (as the mode dial (page 28), the menus (page 30), and so on t ... (page 33) If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. Using the 2-second delay selftimer or a tripod may be effective. Enjoying the camera Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can ...
... you press the shutter button halfway down . Also, using the flash in dark places is also recommended. 13 It tells you how to use various camera functions such as follows). t See "Hints for preventing blur" (as the mode dial (page 28), the menus (page 30), and so on t ... (page 33) If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. Using the 2-second delay selftimer or a tripod may be effective. Enjoying the camera Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can ...
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... Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. However, you can create various images by the camera. Exposure is the amount of the subject to be measured to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. However, when the... the part of light that has been determined by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light Whitish image Correct exposure Underexposure = too little light Darker...
... Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. However, you can create various images by the camera. Exposure is the amount of the subject to be measured to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. However, when the... the part of light that has been determined by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light Whitish image Correct exposure Underexposure = too little light Darker...
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...of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on the screen of the pixels 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... camera 2304 2112 480 Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is displayed in the auto adjustment mode. "Image size" is made up more memory, and the image is affected by the lighting conditions. Reddish Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image...
...of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on the screen of the pixels 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... camera 2304 2112 480 Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is displayed in the auto adjustment mode. "Image size" is made up more memory, and the image is affected by the lighting conditions. Reddish Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image...
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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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...") T Battery eject lever (t step 1 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 For battery charging, use , remove the camera from the tripod. t step 1 in "Read This First" J DC IN jack cover K Mode...), and may damage the camera. • After use the battery charger. H (Playback) button (t step 6 in "Read This First") I DC IN jack When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) For details, refer to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). DSC-W50/W70 2 To DC IN...
...") T Battery eject lever (t step 1 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 For battery charging, use , remove the camera from the tripod. t step 1 in "Read This First" J DC IN jack cover K Mode...), and may damage the camera. • After use the battery charger. H (Playback) button (t step 6 in "Read This First") I DC IN jack When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) For details, refer to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). DSC-W50/W70 2 To DC IN...
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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 "Read This First") 19 VDarker vBrighter Exposure value guide (t step 5 in parentheses for details of the mode dial (shown left...
... 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 "Read This First") 19 VDarker vBrighter Exposure value guide (t step 5 in parentheses for details of the mode dial (shown left...
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...This First") Self-diagnosis display (92) ISO number (35) Indication Vibration warning (13) • Indicates vibration may prevent you use the flash for the DSC-W30/W40/W50. • 1M is displayed only when the Multi Burst is equal to or slower than 1/25 second. 125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV... Exposure Value (t step5 in "Read This First") • and are displayed only for the DSC-W70. 6M is displayed only for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera. When [ISO] is set to more than [400] or the mode dial is set to [Auto] ...
...This First") Self-diagnosis display (92) ISO number (35) Indication Vibration warning (13) • Indicates vibration may prevent you use the flash for the DSC-W30/W40/W50. • 1M is displayed only when the Multi Burst is equal to or slower than 1/25 second. 125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV... Exposure Value (t step5 in "Read This First") • and are displayed only for the DSC-W70. 6M is displayed only for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera. When [ISO] is set to more than [400] or the mode dial is set to [Auto] ...
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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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... index mode - During playback of movies • During image playback, you are using other cameras. • When you set to off Indicators on • By pressing (Screen display switch) button longer, you can brighten the LCD backlight. (DSC-W50/W70 only) t step 5 in the following situations: While shooting - Set the mode dial ... of pixels B Brightness A histogram is slow or high. • The histogram may occur when: - Histogram on Histogram display Indicators off LCD screen off , the digital zoom does not function and [AF Mode] is set the LCD screen to [Single] (page 47).
... index mode - During playback of movies • During image playback, you are using other cameras. • When you set to off Indicators on • By pressing (Screen display switch) button longer, you can brighten the LCD backlight. (DSC-W50/W70 only) t step 5 in the following situations: While shooting - Set the mode dial ... of pixels B Brightness A histogram is slow or high. • The histogram may occur when: - Histogram on Histogram display Indicators off LCD screen off , the digital zoom does not function and [AF Mode] is set the LCD screen to [Single] (page 47).
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... on a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera or the internal memory. The values may vary depending 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 1125 3:2 (DSC-W70) 9 16 18 37 67 137 279 573 18 33 ...
... on a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera or the internal memory. The values may vary depending 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 1125 3:2 (DSC-W70) 9 16 18 37 67 137 279 573 18 33 ...
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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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... the image size set to the internal memory. 26 To copy (back up ) data on a hard disc of 64 MB or more (DSC-W70) / 32 MB or more (DSC-W30/W40/W50), then perform the procedure explained in [Copy] (page 52). To copy (back up ) data on a "Memory Stick Duo" Prepare a "Memory Stick... Duo" with a capacitiy of your camera, but you can copy data stored in the internal memory. On image data stored in the camera. • You cannot...
... the image size set to the internal memory. 26 To copy (back up ) data on a hard disc of 64 MB or more (DSC-W70) / 32 MB or more (DSC-W30/W40/W50), then perform the procedure explained in [Copy] (page 52). To copy (back up ) data on a "Memory Stick Duo" Prepare a "Memory Stick... Duo" with a capacitiy of your camera, but you can copy data stored in the internal memory. On image data stored in the camera. • You cannot...