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...recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. 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 manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) ... Others Index © 2005 Sony Corporation Refer to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on this product. Printed in the space provided below. Model No. DSC-W5/W7/W15/W17 Serial No DSC-W5/W7/ W15/W17 "Read This First...
...recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. 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 manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) ... Others Index © 2005 Sony Corporation Refer to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on this product. Printed in the space provided below. Model No. DSC-W5/W7/W15/W17 Serial No DSC-W5/W7/ W15/W17 "Read This First...
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... . For Customers in the EMC Directive for help preserve our environment by returning your nearest Sony service station. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for using connection cables shorter...cover, please contact your used with the equipment in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or ...by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with BS 1363 is fitted to this camera. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Never use the plug without the...
... . For Customers in the EMC Directive for help preserve our environment by returning your nearest Sony service station. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for using connection cables shorter...cover, please contact your used with the equipment in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or ...by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with BS 1363 is fitted to this camera. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Never use the plug without the...
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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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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 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.
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...(DSC-W7/W17 only) 3,072 pixels×2,304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels 2 Image size: 5M 2592 pixels×1944 pixels = 5,038,848 pixels Pixels 3 Image size: VGA(E-Mail) 640 pixels×480 pixels = 307,200 pixels 13 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 fine detail. "Image size" is printed or displayed on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing...
...(DSC-W7/W17 only) 3,072 pixels×2,304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels 2 Image size: 5M 2592 pixels×1944 pixels = 5,038,848 pixels Pixels 3 Image size: VGA(E-Mail) 640 pixels×480 pixels = 307,200 pixels 13 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 fine detail. "Image size" is printed or displayed on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing...
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The shutter speed is slow or high. • The histogram may occur when: 21 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). When you select... (flash)/ (self-timer)/ (macro), the image is displayed. - The menu is displayed for images recorded using playback zoom. - Enjoying the camera Changing the screen...
The shutter speed is slow or high. • The histogram may occur when: 21 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). When you select... (flash)/ (self-timer)/ (macro), the image is displayed. - The menu is displayed for images recorded using playback zoom. - Enjoying the camera Changing the screen...
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.... • When shooting using the finder with . When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Approx. 3.8× Approx. 6.1× Approx. 12× DSC-W7/W17 Maximum zoom scale Approx. 3.6× Approx. 4.5× Approx. 7.2× Approx. 14×...; 45 Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. Off ( ) Does not use the digital zoom. This mode is useful for focusing. • Battery...
.... • When shooting using the finder with . When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Approx. 3.8× Approx. 6.1× Approx. 12× DSC-W7/W17 Maximum zoom scale Approx. 3.6× Approx. 4.5× Approx. 7.2× Approx. 14×...; 45 Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. Off ( ) Does not use the digital zoom. This mode is useful for focusing. • Battery...
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... of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the smart zoom, the image on the lower-right corner of vibration. Select ...8226; Red-eye reduction may look rough. Does not use Red Eye Reduction. • Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of the screen during shooting, instead, the indicator appears. The W side of the frame. • When using the flash. ...
... of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the smart zoom, the image on the lower-right corner of vibration. Select ...8226; Red-eye reduction may look rough. Does not use Red Eye Reduction. • Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of the screen during shooting, instead, the indicator appears. The W side of the frame. • When using the flash. ...
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...press z. What is marked on images in advance so 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 single-image mode Control button MENU button 1 Display the image you want to ...Memory Stick" to a photo printing service shop. When taking a "Memory Stick Duo", be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with your camera to the print shop. VGA 101 2/9 DPOF Exit BACK/NEXT 4 To mark other medium such as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to...
...press z. What is marked on images in advance so 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 single-image mode Control button MENU button 1 Display the image you want to ...Memory Stick" to a photo printing service shop. When taking a "Memory Stick Duo", be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with your camera to the print shop. VGA 101 2/9 DPOF Exit BACK/NEXT 4 To mark other medium such as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to...
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... Brazil 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. PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New...
... Brazil 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. PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New...
Operating Instructions
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The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on again. Turn the power off and then on again. Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If you are still 5 to solve the problem even after trying the ... conditions of use or the type of battery, the indicator may flash even though there are unable to 10 minutes of the alphabet appears, your camera has a selfdiagnosis display. Format error • Format the media again (pages 49, 50). 86 Format the "Memory Stick" (page 50). • ...
The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on again. Turn the power off and then on again. Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If you are still 5 to solve the problem even after trying the ... conditions of use or the type of battery, the indicator may flash even though there are unable to 10 minutes of the alphabet appears, your camera has a selfdiagnosis display. Format error • Format the media again (pages 49, 50). 86 Format the "Memory Stick" (page 50). • ...
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...divided (shorter than [640(Fine)]. 87 Troubleshooting Cannot create more folders • The folder with a name beginning with the same first three digit number already exists on equipment other than about two seconds). • The file is the case. Insert a "Memory Stick PRO" or set...Stick". No file in the internal memory. Folder error • A folder with "999" exists on this "Memory Stick". Cannot record • The camera cannot record images in Memory Stick • Delete unnecessary images or files (t step 6 "Read This First"). Select a different folder (page 51). File ...
...divided (shorter than [640(Fine)]. 87 Troubleshooting Cannot create more folders • The folder with a name beginning with the same first three digit number already exists on equipment other than about two seconds). • The file is the case. Insert a "Memory Stick PRO" or set...Stick". No file in the internal memory. Folder error • A folder with "999" exists on this "Memory Stick". Cannot record • The camera cannot record images in Memory Stick • Delete unnecessary images or files (t step 6 "Read This First"). Select a different folder (page 51). File ...
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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" Enlarged Icon 48 Enlarging an image t step 6 ... 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 51 Charging battery pack t step 1 in "Read This First...
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" Enlarged Icon 48 Enlarging an image t step 6 ... 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 51 Charging battery pack t step 1 in "Read This First...