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...China 2-586-568-12(1) Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. DSC-W5/W7/W15/W17 Serial No DSC-W5/W7/ W15/W17 "Read This... space provided below. Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Additional information on this manual and "Read This First" (separate...
...China 2-586-568-12(1) Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. DSC-W5/W7/W15/W17 Serial No DSC-W5/W7/ W15/W17 "Read This... space provided below. Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Additional information on this manual and "Read This First" (separate...
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...DSC-W5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Operation is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to rain or moisture. This symbol is subject to operate this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual...15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. If you may not cause harmful interference, and (2) ...
...DSC-W5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Operation is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to rain or moisture. This symbol is subject to operate this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual...15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. If you may not cause harmful interference, and (2) ...
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...Images may be contrary to the provisions of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in a cold location. On image data compatibility • This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for effective use. However, ... copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other equipment on your camera on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. The pictures used as examples of the copyright laws. These points are not actual images shot using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of images ...
...Images may be contrary to the provisions of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in a cold location. On image data compatibility • This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for effective use. However, ... copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other equipment on your camera on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. The pictures used as examples of the copyright laws. These points are not actual images shot using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of images ...
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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 menu t page 28 • Change 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 menu t page 28 • Change the...
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... [Metering Mode]: Allows you to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. t page 32 Characteristics of "aperture" (F value) Faster Moving objects appear stopped. Enjoying the camera Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. [Manual exposure]: Allows you to change the part of the subject to be...
... [Metering Mode]: Allows you to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. t page 32 Characteristics of "aperture" (F value) Faster Moving objects appear stopped. Enjoying the camera Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. [Manual exposure]: Allows you to change the part of the subject to be...
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.... However, the image tends to photo films) receives. Example: The color of an image affected by the lighting conditions. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 33). Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light...
.... However, the image tends to photo films) receives. Example: The color of an image affected by the lighting conditions. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 33). Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light...
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Enjoying the camera Indicators on the screen See the pages in "Read This First") AF mode (45) AF range finder frame indicator (31) Focus preset distance (31) Manual exposure (26) 17 When shooting still images When shooting movies STBY STD 640 101 00:00:00 [00:28:25] C:32:00 + +2.0EV A Display z M WB... (t step 5 in "Read This First") Red-eye reduction (46) Sharpness (36) Saturation (36) Contrast (36) AF illuminator (47) Metering mode (32) Picture effect (36) Indication Manual exposure setup mode (26) Macro (t step 5 in parentheses for details of operation.
Enjoying the camera Indicators on the screen See the pages in "Read This First") AF mode (45) AF range finder frame indicator (31) Focus preset distance (31) Manual exposure (26) 17 When shooting still images When shooting movies STBY STD 640 101 00:00:00 [00:28:25] C:32:00 + +2.0EV A Display z M WB... (t step 5 in "Read This First") Red-eye reduction (46) Sharpness (36) Saturation (36) Contrast (36) AF illuminator (47) Metering mode (32) Picture effect (36) Indication Manual exposure setup mode (26) Macro (t step 5 in parentheses for details of operation.
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Enjoying the camera Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). t step 5 in "Read This First" P: Program auto shooting mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according... mode Allows you to the scene. Also, you can select the various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 29) M: Manual exposure shooting mode Allows you can select various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 29) 25 Mode dial Control button...
Enjoying the camera Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). t step 5 in "Read This First" P: Program auto shooting mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according... mode Allows you to the scene. Also, you can select the various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 29) M: Manual exposure shooting mode Allows you can select various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 29) 25 Mode dial Control button...
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...8226; The flash is set to M. Center AF 0.5m/1.0m 3.0m/7.0m - / / - / To adjust the exposure manually 1 Press z on the screen. 0EV indicates the value judged as the most suitable by the camera. ( : you can select the desired setting) Macro Flash AF range finder Focus preset White Balance Burst/Multi Burst... at the lower left of functions is set fully to the T side, you can select a shutter speed from 1/1000 to "Return," and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode. 2 Adjust the settings using the control button. You can select an aperture, F5.2 or F10.
...8226; The flash is set to M. Center AF 0.5m/1.0m 3.0m/7.0m - / / - / To adjust the exposure manually 1 Press z on the screen. 0EV indicates the value judged as the most suitable by the camera. ( : you can select the desired setting) Macro Flash AF range finder Focus preset White Balance Burst/Multi Burst... at the lower left of functions is set fully to the T side, you can select a shutter speed from 1/1000 to "Return," and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode. 2 Adjust the settings using the control button. You can select an aperture, F5.2 or F10.
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Toward -: Darkens an image. • For details on the operation t page 28 The default settings are marked with . (EV) Manually adjusts the exposure. Set the mode dial to P or Scene in the following cases, but you cannot adjust the exposure. - When playing back a single ...histogram can be set to check the exposure and adjust [EV]. When the mode dial is set in 1/3EV increments. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is a graph showing the brightness of pixels B Brightness • The histogram also appears in advance, then...
Toward -: Darkens an image. • For details on the operation t page 28 The default settings are marked with . (EV) Manually adjusts the exposure. Set the mode dial to P or Scene in the following cases, but you cannot adjust the exposure. - When playing back a single ...histogram can be set to check the exposure and adjust [EV]. When the mode dial is set in 1/3EV increments. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is a graph showing the brightness of pixels B Brightness • The histogram also appears in advance, then...
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...camera DSC-W7/W17: Approx. 7 410 000 pixels DSC-W5/W15: Approx. 5 255 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera DSC-W7/W17: Approx. 7 201 000 pixels DSC-W5/W15: Approx. 5 090 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 7.9 - 23.7 mm (38 - 114 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 5.2 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Manual...3 V AC-LS5K AC Acaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting with the LCD screen on) DSC-W7/W17: 1.2 W DSC-W5/W15: 1.1 W Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Storage ...
...camera DSC-W7/W17: Approx. 7 410 000 pixels DSC-W5/W15: Approx. 5 255 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera DSC-W7/W17: Approx. 7 201 000 pixels DSC-W5/W15: Approx. 5 090 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 7.9 - 23.7 mm (38 - 114 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 5.2 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Manual...3 V AC-LS5K AC Acaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting with the LCD screen on) DSC-W7/W17: 1.2 W DSC-W5/W15: 1.1 W Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Storage ...
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... M M AF 45 Macintosh computer 66 Recommended environment 66 Macro t step 5 in "Read This First" Mains lead t step 1 in "Read This First" Manual exposure 26 "Memory Stick 89 Insert/Remove t step 3 in "Read This First" Format 50 Number of images/ recording time 22 Write-protect switch ..... 89 ..., 12, 33 J JPG 62 L Landscape mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Language 52 t step 2 in "Read This First" Index 97 Holding the camera t step 5 in "Read This First" I Identifying parts 15 Image file storage destinations and file names 62 Image quality 13, 33 Image size 13 t step 4 in...
... M M AF 45 Macintosh computer 66 Recommended environment 66 Macro t step 5 in "Read This First" Mains lead t step 1 in "Read This First" Manual exposure 26 "Memory Stick 89 Insert/Remove t step 3 in "Read This First" Format 50 Number of images/ recording time 22 Write-protect switch ..... 89 ..., 12, 33 J JPG 62 L Landscape mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Language 52 t step 2 in "Read This First" Index 97 Holding the camera t step 5 in "Read This First" I Identifying parts 15 Image file storage destinations and file names 62 Image quality 13, 33 Image size 13 t step 4 in...
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...or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks of Sony • PicturePackage is a trademark of Intel Corporation. • In addition, system and product names used in all cases in ...registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in this manual are, in this manual. 99 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick", , "Memory Stick PRO", Duo", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick ...
...or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks of Sony • PicturePackage is a trademark of Intel Corporation. • In addition, system and product names used in all cases in ...registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in this manual are, in this manual. 99 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick", , "Memory Stick PRO", Duo", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick ...