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... "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for shooting/playback with your camera. 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 ... provided below. Additional information on this product and answers to 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...
... "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for shooting/playback with your camera. 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 ... provided below. Additional information on this product and answers to 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...
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... limits set out in order to radio communications. If you will help prevent potential negative consequences for your nearest Sony service station. 6 If this camera. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the recycling of this equipment does cause harmful interference to... safety and convenience. Should the fuse in Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to the applicable collection point for help to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication...
... limits set out in order to radio communications. If you will help prevent potential negative consequences for your nearest Sony service station. 6 If this camera. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the recycling of this equipment does cause harmful interference to... safety and convenience. Should the fuse in Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to the applicable collection point for help to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication...
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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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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. 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.
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...in fine detail. However, you cannot see the differences on a computer screen. "Image size" is affected by the lighting conditions. Enjoying the camera 2304 2112 480 Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is shown by the number of pixels. Example: The color...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 made up more memory, and the image is...
...in fine detail. However, you cannot see the differences on a computer screen. "Image size" is affected by the lighting conditions. Enjoying the camera 2304 2112 480 Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is shown by the number of pixels. Example: The color...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 made up more memory, and the image is...
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... display Each time you are using other cameras. • When you set 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" • When you set the LCD screen to off, the digital zoom does not function and [AF...
... display Each time you are using other cameras. • When you set 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" • When you set the LCD screen to off, the digital zoom does not function and [AF...
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.... 4.5× Approx. 5.6× Approx. 14× Approx. 4.8× DSC-W30/W40/W50 Maximum zoom scale - When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Image size and maximum zoom scale using optical zoom (up to [7M] (DSC-W70), [6M] (DSC-W30/W40/W50) or [3:2]. • The maximum zoom scale of 6×...
.... 4.5× Approx. 5.6× Approx. 14× Approx. 4.8× DSC-W30/W40/W50 Maximum zoom scale - When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Image size and maximum zoom scale using optical zoom (up to [7M] (DSC-W70), [6M] (DSC-W30/W40/W50) or [3:2]. • The maximum zoom scale of 6×...
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For details on the operation 1 page 46 • If you operate the camera, the instructions of various functions are displayed. Function Guide When you slide the zoom lever, the zoom scale is the digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator • The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision ...area, and the T side is displayed. Off Does not display the function guide. Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the digital zoom. The or indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on the recorded image. On ( ) Off Reduces the red-eye phenomenon. •...
For details on the operation 1 page 46 • If you operate the camera, the instructions of various functions are displayed. Function Guide When you slide the zoom lever, the zoom scale is the digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator • The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision ...area, and the T side is displayed. Off Does not display the function guide. Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the digital zoom. The or indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on the recorded image. On ( ) Off Reduces the red-eye phenomenon. •...
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Printing at a print shop directly from the camera. A (Print order) mark is DPOF? What is marked on images of prints. To remove the mark in single-image mode Press z in the internal memory ... the desired image with the (Print order) mark using a printer that conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer. • You cannot mark movies. • When you mark images shot in [Multi Burst] mode, all the images are printed on images in advance so that you...
Printing at a print shop directly from the camera. A (Print order) mark is DPOF? What is marked on images of prints. To remove the mark in single-image mode Press z in the internal memory ... the desired image with the (Print order) mark using a printer that conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer. • You cannot mark movies. • When you mark images shot in [Multi Burst] mode, all the images are printed on images in advance so that you...
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... cable for the TV color system of your TV On TV color systems If you want to your digital still camera. Check the following lists for multi-use terminal (DSCW50/W70) or the A/V cable (DSC-W30/ W40). NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru...
... cable for the TV color system of your TV On TV color systems If you want to your digital still camera. Check the following lists for multi-use terminal (DSCW50/W70) or the A/V cable (DSC-W30/ W40). NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru...
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...movies The screen does not turn on even when the power is turned on. • Turn on the screen. • Your camera is set to the Playback mode. Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the following : - If it is too close -up (Macro) recording... mode. Precision digital zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to other than [640(Fine)]. - Press 6 in the close . Select the auto ...
...movies The screen does not turn on even when the power is turned on. • Turn on the screen. • Your camera is set to the Playback mode. Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the following : - If it is too close -up (Macro) recording... mode. Precision digital zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to other than [640(Fine)]. - Press 6 in the close . Select the auto ...
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...) / 32 MB or more (DSC-W30/W40/W50) recommended). Cannot copy the data stored in the camera. Printing Also see "PictBridge compliant printer" (as to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can be cut ... to the internal memory. • Data on and can print the images without cutting off . • When you print an image shot with the PictBridge standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as follows) in conjunction with the following items. Images are printed with both edges cut ...
...) / 32 MB or more (DSC-W30/W40/W50) recommended). Cannot copy the data stored in the camera. Printing Also see "PictBridge compliant printer" (as to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can be cut ... to the internal memory. • Data on and can print the images without cutting off . • When you print an image shot with the PictBridge standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as follows) in conjunction with the following items. Images are printed with both edges cut ...
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... Duo" (pages 50, 51). • The inserted "Memory Stick Duo" cannot be used with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Initialize the camera (page 53), then turn off and then on the camera or re-insert the "Memory Stick Duo" several times. • The internal memory has experienced a format... "Memory Stick Duo" is dirty. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the "Memory Stick Duo". Turn the power off and then on again. C:13:ss • The camera cannot read or write data on the state of the camera. Insert a new "Memory Stick Duo" (page 95...
... Duo" (pages 50, 51). • The inserted "Memory Stick Duo" cannot be used with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Initialize the camera (page 53), then turn off and then on the camera or re-insert the "Memory Stick Duo" several times. • The internal memory has experienced a format... "Memory Stick Duo" is dirty. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the "Memory Stick Duo". Turn the power off and then on again. C:13:ss • The camera cannot read or write data on the state of the camera. Insert a new "Memory Stick Duo" (page 95...
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... Stick PRO Duo" or set to play back a file that cannot be played back on a tripod to secure the camera. 640(Fine) is set the image size to the recording position (page 95). You cannot create any folders if this...in Memory Stick • Delete unnecessary images or files (t step 6 in the selected folder. Cannot record • The camera cannot record images in "Read This First"). Invalid operation • You are trying to the LOCK position. No file ...more folders • The folder with a name beginning with the same first three digit number already exists on the "Memory Stick Duo".
... Stick PRO Duo" or set to play back a file that cannot be played back on a tripod to secure the camera. 640(Fine) is set the image size to the recording position (page 95). You cannot create any folders if this...in Memory Stick • Delete unnecessary images or files (t step 6 in the selected folder. Cannot record • The camera cannot record images in "Read This First"). Invalid operation • You are trying to the LOCK position. No file ...more folders • The folder with a name beginning with the same first three digit number already exists on the "Memory Stick Duo".
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...Charging battery pack t step 1 in "Read This First" Blur 13 Brightness of image 14 Burst 36 C Cable for multi-use terminal 60, 74, 78 Camera 47 CD-ROM 58 Center AF 33 Center-weighted metering .... 34 Change REC. IInndedx ex A AC Adaptor 18 t step 1 in "Read This First" Accessories ... a computer with your camera 65 Windows 56 Connecting Computer 60 Printer 74 TV 78 Contrast 38 Copy 52 Copying images to your computer 59 Create REC. Folder 51 Cyber-shot Viewer 66 D Daylight 35 DC IN jack 18 Delete t step 6 in "Read This First" Format 50, 51 Digital Zoom 47 Divide 43 ...
...Charging battery pack t step 1 in "Read This First" Blur 13 Brightness of image 14 Burst 36 C Cable for multi-use terminal 60, 74, 78 Camera 47 CD-ROM 58 Center AF 33 Center-weighted metering .... 34 Change REC. IInndedx ex A AC Adaptor 18 t step 1 in "Read This First" Accessories ... a computer with your camera 65 Windows 56 Connecting Computer 60 Printer 74 TV 78 Contrast 38 Copy 52 Copying images to your computer 59 Create REC. Folder 51 Cyber-shot Viewer 66 D Daylight 35 DC IN jack 18 Delete t step 6 in "Read This First" Format 50, 51 Digital Zoom 47 Divide 43 ...
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...Folder 39 Changing 52 Creating 51 Format 50, 51 Function Guide 48 H High sensitivity t step 5 in "Read This First" Histogram 23 Holding the camera t step 5 in "Read This First" I Identifying parts 17 Image file storage destinations and file names 64 Image quality 15, 36 Image size 15 t... 14 P PAL 55 Parallax 84 PC see "Computer" PictBridge 73 Pixel 15 Playback zoom t step 6 in "Read This First" Precautions 99 Precision digital zoom .......... 47 Pressing halfway down.........13 t step 5 in "Read This First" Print 72 Index mode 73 Single-image mode ....... 73 Print order mark...
...Folder 39 Changing 52 Creating 51 Format 50, 51 Function Guide 48 H High sensitivity t step 5 in "Read This First" Histogram 23 Holding the camera t step 5 in "Read This First" I Identifying parts 17 Image file storage destinations and file names 64 Image quality 15, 36 Image size 15 t... 14 P PAL 55 Parallax 84 PC see "Computer" PictBridge 73 Pixel 15 Playback zoom t step 6 in "Read This First" Precautions 99 Precision digital zoom .......... 47 Pressing halfway down.........13 t step 5 in "Read This First" Print 72 Index mode 73 Single-image mode ....... 73 Print order mark...