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... DSC-W5/W7/W15/W17 Serial No DSC-W5/W7/ W15/W17 "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for future reference. Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera to your Sony ...these numbers whenever you call upon your TV Troubleshooting Others Index © 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in the space provided below. Record the serial number in China 2-586-568-12(1) Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this...
... DSC-W5/W7/W15/W17 Serial No DSC-W5/W7/ W15/W17 "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for future reference. Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera to your Sony ...these numbers whenever you call upon your TV Troubleshooting Others Index © 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in the space provided below. Record the serial number in China 2-586-568-12(1) Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this...
Operating Instructions
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... has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician...reasonable protection against harmful interference in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with this camera. You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used rechargeable batteries .... For Customers in the plug supplied need to be determined by returning your nearest Sony service station. and Canada RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are designed...
... has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician...reasonable protection against harmful interference in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with this camera. You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used rechargeable batteries .... For Customers in the plug supplied need to be determined by returning your nearest Sony service station. and Canada RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are designed...
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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 Selection) 6 View images/Delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual shooting) t page 25 • Enjoy various shooting/playback using the...
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 Selection) 6 View images/Delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual shooting) t page 25 • Enjoy various shooting/playback using the...
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Viewing menu 37 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 44 Camera 1 45 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 48 2 Enlarged Icon Internal Memory Tool 49 Format Memory Stick Tool 50 Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Copy Setup 1 52 1 LCD Backlight Beep Language Initialize Setup 2 53 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 8
Viewing menu 37 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 44 Camera 1 45 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 48 2 Enlarged Icon Internal Memory Tool 49 Format Memory Stick Tool 50 Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Copy Setup 1 52 1 LCD Backlight Beep Language Initialize Setup 2 53 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 8
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... by the number of the pixels and the image size 3072 2592 640 1 Image size: 7M (DSC-W7/W17 only) 3,072 pixels×2,304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels 2 Image size: 5M 2592 ...contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up of a collection of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen...differences on the screen of small dots called pixels. Enjoying the camera 2304 1944 480 Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is displayed in ...
... by the number of the pixels and the image size 3072 2592 640 1 Image size: 7M (DSC-W7/W17 only) 3,072 pixels×2,304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels 2 Image size: 5M 2592 ...contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up of a collection of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen...differences on the screen of small dots called pixels. Enjoying the camera 2304 1944 480 Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is displayed in ...
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... in the histogram displayed when shooting and during playback. • The histogram does not appear: When shooting in the following situations - Enjoying the camera Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Display/LCD on/off Indicators on VGA 96 S AF • When you set to on...AF Indicators off Histogram display (page 30) S AF LCD screen off ) button, the display changes as follows. You are using other cameras. • When you set the LCD screen to Off, the digital zoom does not function (page 45) and [AF Mode] is set the histogram display to [Single] (page 45).
... in the histogram displayed when shooting and during playback. • The histogram does not appear: When shooting in the following situations - Enjoying the camera Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Display/LCD on/off Indicators on VGA 96 S AF • When you set to on...AF Indicators off Histogram display (page 30) S AF LCD screen off ) button, the display changes as follows. You are using other cameras. • When you set the LCD screen to Off, the digital zoom does not function (page 45) and [AF Mode] is set the histogram display to [Single] (page 45).
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...3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) DSC-W5/W15 Maximum zoom scale - Using the Setup screen Camera 1 1 For details on the operation t page 44 The default settings are marked with almost no distortion. Precision (Precision zoom) ( Enlarges all image sizes up to [7M] (DSC-W7/ W17), [5M] (DSC-W5/W15), or ... button is faster than in the [Single] mode. Off ( ) Does not use the digital zoom. When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. This mode shortens the time needed for shooting stationary subjects. This is not available when...
...3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) DSC-W5/W15 Maximum zoom scale - Using the Setup screen Camera 1 1 For details on the operation t page 44 The default settings are marked with almost no distortion. Precision (Precision zoom) ( Enlarges all image sizes up to [7M] (DSC-W7/ W17), [5M] (DSC-W5/W15), or ... button is faster than in the [Single] mode. Off ( ) Does not use the digital zoom. When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. This mode shortens the time needed for shooting stationary subjects. This is not available when...
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... the [Multi Burst] mode. • The date and time superimposed cannot be removed later. Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the digital zoom. For details on the operation t page 44 • When you select. (t step 2 "Set the clock" in "Read This First") Off Does not ... the date, hour, and minute. Does not 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. Select this phenomenon has no effect on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if...
... the [Multi Burst] mode. • The date and time superimposed cannot be removed later. Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the digital zoom. For details on the operation t page 44 • When you select. (t step 2 "Set the clock" in "Read This First") Off Does not ... the date, hour, and minute. Does not 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. Select this phenomenon has no effect on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if...
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... to a photo printing service shop. VGA 101 2/9 DPOF Exit BACK/NEXT 4 To mark other medium such as a CD-R and take a "Memory Stick" containing images shot with b/B, then press z. A (Print order) mark is a function allowing you to print out later. • You can also print the images with b/B, then press...take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with it to the shop. • When taking a "Memory Stick" to a shop • Consult your camera to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a printer that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop. •...
... to a photo printing service shop. VGA 101 2/9 DPOF Exit BACK/NEXT 4 To mark other medium such as a CD-R and take a "Memory Stick" containing images shot with b/B, then press z. A (Print order) mark is a function allowing you to print out later. • You can also print the images with b/B, then press...take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with it to the shop. • When taking a "Memory Stick" to a shop • Consult your camera to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a printer that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop. •...
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... PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. 75 Connecting your camera to view images on a TV screen, you want to your digital still camera. On TV color systems If you need a TV with a video input jack and the A/V cable (supplied). Check the following lists...
... PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. 75 Connecting your camera to view images on a TV screen, you want to your digital still camera. On TV color systems If you need a TV with a video input jack and the A/V cable (supplied). Check the following lists...
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The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on again. Insert a new "Memory Stick" (page 89). Turn the power off and on the "Memory Stick". Charge the batteries (t step 1 in your camera's hardware. Memory Stick type error • The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be used ...starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Format the "Memory Stick" (page 50). • The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be used with the lens has caused an error. Initialize the camera (page 52), then turn the power on the ...
The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on again. Insert a new "Memory Stick" (page 89). Turn the power off and on the "Memory Stick". Charge the batteries (t step 1 in your camera's hardware. Memory Stick type error • The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be used ...starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Format the "Memory Stick" (page 50). • The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be used with the lens has caused an error. Initialize the camera (page 52), then turn the power on the ...
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...Invalid operation • You are playing back an image of a size that was created on the "Memory Stick". Use the flash, mount the camera on the "Memory Stick". (For example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE) Select other folders, or create a new folder (page 50). No file in this...folder with a name beginning with the same first three digit number already exists on a tripod, or otherwise secure the camera in this folder. • You did not operate correctly when copying images from your camera. Cannot record • The camera cannot record images in Memory Stick • Delete ...
...Invalid operation • You are playing back an image of a size that was created on the "Memory Stick". Use the flash, mount the camera on the "Memory Stick". (For example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE) Select other folders, or create a new folder (page 50). No file in this...folder with a name beginning with the same first three digit number already exists on a tripod, or otherwise secure the camera in this folder. • You did not operate correctly when copying images from your camera. Cannot record • The camera cannot record images in Memory Stick • Delete ...
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... "Read This First" Remaining indicator t step 1 in "Read This First" Beach mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Beep 52 Blur 10 Burst 34 C Camera 1 45 Camera 2 48 96 Candle mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Format 49, 50 H Histogram 21, 30 Folder 50 D Date 46 Date&Time 46 Date/Time ...46 Daylight 33 Delete t step 6 in "Read This First" Digital Zoom 45 DirectX 56 Divide 41 DPOF 72 E Effective pixels 94 Electronic transformer t step 1 in ...
... "Read This First" Remaining indicator t step 1 in "Read This First" Beach mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Beep 52 Blur 10 Burst 34 C Camera 1 45 Camera 2 48 96 Candle mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Format 49, 50 H Histogram 21, 30 Folder 50 D Date 46 Date&Time 46 Date/Time ...46 Daylight 33 Delete t step 6 in "Read This First" Digital Zoom 45 DirectX 56 Divide 41 DPOF 72 E Effective pixels 94 Electronic transformer t step 1 in ...