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.... Model No. Use [ Power Sources This set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that may be operated only from battery power, or other ). Record the serial number in the U.S.A. If you call upon your dealer or local power company. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are unable to these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for...
.... Model No. Use [ Power Sources This set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that may be operated only from battery power, or other ). Record the serial number in the U.S.A. If you call upon your dealer or local power company. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are unable to these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for...
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... has used replacement parts specified by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. - If the set has been exposed to excessive shock by the manufacturer that are required, be blocked or covered. - When the set exhibits a distinct change in the operating instructions. Refer all servicing to direct sunlight. [ Lightning For added protection for this indicates a need for long periods of any service or repairs...
... has used replacement parts specified by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. - If the set has been exposed to excessive shock by the manufacturer that are required, be blocked or covered. - When the set exhibits a distinct change in the operating instructions. Refer all servicing to direct sunlight. [ Lightning For added protection for this indicates a need for long periods of any service or repairs...
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... changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could otherwise be treated as household waste. For the State of materials will help prevent potential negative consequences for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). [ Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit. [ Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer...
... changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could otherwise be treated as household waste. For the State of materials will help prevent potential negative consequences for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). [ Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit. [ Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer...
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... still images and recording time of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on using your camera 8 Getting started 9 Checking the accessories supplied 9 1 Preparing the battery pack 10 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ........ 11 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 13 Shooting images easily 14 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display 15 Viewing/deleting images 16 Learning the various functions - Table of movies 27 Troubleshooting 28 Battery pack and power 28 Shooting still images/movies 29 Viewing images...
... still images and recording time of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on using your camera 8 Getting started 9 Checking the accessories supplied 9 1 Preparing the battery pack 10 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ........ 11 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 13 Shooting images easily 14 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display 15 Viewing/deleting images 16 Learning the various functions - Table of movies 27 Troubleshooting 28 Battery pack and power 28 Shooting still images/movies 29 Viewing images...
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... the internal memory data or "Memory Stick Duo" data may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in some cases may cause the malfunction of your camera on other bright light. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. • Clean the flash...
... the internal memory data or "Memory Stick Duo" data may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in some cases may cause the malfunction of your camera on other bright light. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. • Clean the flash...
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... • Battery charger BC-CSG/BC-CSGB/ BC-CSGC (1) • Strap Wrist strap (1) (DSC-W80/W90) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) Neck strap (1) (DSC-W85) • Soft carrying case (1) (DSC-W85 only) • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software/ "Cyber-shot Handbook"/"Cyber-shot Step-up Guide") (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach...
... • Battery charger BC-CSG/BC-CSGB/ BC-CSGC (1) • Strap Wrist strap (1) (DSC-W80/W90) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) Neck strap (1) (DSC-W85) • Soft carrying case (1) (DSC-W85 only) • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software/ "Cyber-shot Handbook"/"Cyber-shot Step-up Guide") (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach...
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... Clock Set screen appears when the camera is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 31 MB). [ To check the remaining battery time Press POWER button to turn on and check the remaining battery on for the first time (page 13). 11 Change the battery with the terminal side facing the LCD screen. Battery remaining indicator Battery remaining guidelines Sufficient power remaining Battery almost fully charged Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback...
... Clock Set screen appears when the camera is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 31 MB). [ To check the remaining battery time Press POWER button to turn on and check the remaining battery on for the first time (page 13). 11 Change the battery with the terminal side facing the LCD screen. Battery remaining indicator Battery remaining guidelines Sufficient power remaining Battery almost fully charged Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback...
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... easy shooting with audio. Each time you can select various setting using the self-timer : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the desired mode is selected. : Flash Auto Strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting) : Flash forced on : Slow synchro (Flash forced on the control button repeatedly until the shutter operates. Movie mode Allows you to the desired function. Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display [ Using the mode...
... easy shooting with audio. Each time you can select various setting using the self-timer : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the desired mode is selected. : Flash Auto Strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting) : Flash forced on : Slow synchro (Flash forced on the control button repeatedly until the shutter operates. Movie mode Allows you to the desired function. Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display [ Using the mode...
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... screen Connect the camera to the TV with v/V/b/B. mark is checked in the checkbox of pictures on the index screen changes. [ To delete images in (View Images) on the HOME screen, and then select [OK] with v, then press z. [ To view images on the HOME screen. • Each time you press (Index), the number of the image. [ Viewing an index screen Press (Index) button to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. 2 Select [Delete...
... screen Connect the camera to the TV with v/V/b/B. mark is checked in the checkbox of pictures on the index screen changes. [ To delete images in (View Images) on the HOME screen, and then select [OK] with v, then press z. [ To view images on the HOME screen. • Each time you press (Index), the number of the image. [ Viewing an index screen Press (Index) button to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. 2 Select [Delete...
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HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is set to display the HOME screen. Control button HOME button z button 1Press HOME to the shooting mode by pressing the shutter button halfway down. 18 Category Item Guide 2 Select a category with b/B on the control button. 3 Select an item with v/V, then press z. [ When you select the (Manage Memory) or (Settings) category 1 Select the desired item with v/V on the control button. • This is functional only...
HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is set to display the HOME screen. Control button HOME button z button 1Press HOME to the shooting mode by pressing the shutter button halfway down. 18 Category Item Guide 2 Select a category with b/B on the control button. 3 Select an item with v/V, then press z. [ When you select the (Manage Memory) or (Settings) category 1 Select the desired item with v/V on the control button. • This is functional only...
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Folder Internal Memory Tool Format Main Settings Main Settings 1 Beep Initialize Main Settings 2 USB Connect Video Out Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1 AF Illuminator AF Mode Shooting Settings 2 Auto Orientation Clock Settings Language Setting Format Music Create REC. Folder Copy Function Guide COMPONENT Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review 19 Category Shooting View Images Printing, Other Manage Memory Settings Items Shooting Single Image Index Display Slide Show Print Music Tool Download Music Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool Format Change REC. For details on the operation 1 page 18...
Folder Internal Memory Tool Format Main Settings Main Settings 1 Beep Initialize Main Settings 2 USB Connect Video Out Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1 AF Illuminator AF Mode Shooting Settings 2 Auto Orientation Clock Settings Language Setting Format Music Create REC. Folder Copy Function Guide COMPONENT Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review 19 Category Shooting View Images Printing, Other Manage Memory Settings Items Shooting Single Image Index Display Slide Show Print Music Tool Download Music Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool Format Change REC. For details on the operation 1 page 18...
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... shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available only in the playback mode. Only the available items are displayed on image that you want to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Color Mode Changes the vividness of your subjects and adjusts focus, etc. Metering Mode Selects the metering mode. Focus Changes the focus method. Flash Level Adjusts the amount of images. SteadyShot SETUP Selects the anti-blur mode. Plays back a series of flash light. Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer. Selects the folder for viewing images...
... shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available only in the playback mode. Only the available items are displayed on image that you want to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Color Mode Changes the vividness of your subjects and adjusts focus, etc. Metering Mode Selects the metering mode. Focus Changes the focus method. Flash Level Adjusts the amount of images. SteadyShot SETUP Selects the anti-blur mode. Plays back a series of flash light. Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer. Selects the folder for viewing images...
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... or Windows XP Professional For Macintosh users Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.4) not compatible • Must be installed with the camera on the operating environment of the software. Enjoying your OS does not support USB connections, use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of "Picture Motion Browser" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 22 For details, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". Also, you can display images shot with...
... or Windows XP Professional For Macintosh users Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.4) not compatible • Must be installed with the camera on the operating environment of the software. Enjoying your OS does not support USB connections, use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of "Picture Motion Browser" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 22 For details, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". Also, you can display images shot with...
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Mode dial (Scene Selection) Mode dial (Program) White balance Recording mode Metering mode Face Detection SteadyShot Vibration warning Self-timer Zoom scaling Color mode PictBridge connecting Protect Volume Print order (DPOF) mark Zoom scaling PictBridge connecting 24 Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) button, the display changes (page 15). [ When shooting still images A E [ When shooting movies [ When playing back VOL. Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • 8M ( ) is displayed only for the DSC-W90. • 7M ( ) is displayed only for the DSC-W80/...
Mode dial (Scene Selection) Mode dial (Program) White balance Recording mode Metering mode Face Detection SteadyShot Vibration warning Self-timer Zoom scaling Color mode PictBridge connecting Protect Volume Print order (DPOF) mark Zoom scaling PictBridge connecting 24 Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) button, the display changes (page 15). [ When shooting still images A E [ When shooting movies [ When playing back VOL. Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • 8M ( ) is displayed only for the DSC-W90. • 7M ( ) is displayed only for the DSC-W80/...
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... of LCD Backlight is set to up. - [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor]. - [SteadyShot] is used frequently. - The flash strobes once every two times. - The camera has been turned on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of images/battery life does not change, regardless of image size. [ When viewing still images No. The zoom is low. - Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated...
... of LCD Backlight is set to up. - [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor]. - [SteadyShot] is used frequently. - The flash strobes once every two times. - The camera has been turned on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of images/battery life does not change, regardless of image size. [ When viewing still images No. The zoom is low. - Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated...
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... the file size of the movie reaches approx. 2 GB. • This camera does not support HD recordings or playbacks for when [REC Mode] is set to [Normal]. • When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may vary depending on the shooting conditions. • You can select the image size...
... the file size of the movie reaches approx. 2 GB. • This camera does not support HD recordings or playbacks for when [REC Mode] is set to [Normal]. • When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may vary depending on the shooting conditions. • You can select the image size...
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... internal memory, Music files may take a little while to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Cannot turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 19). 4 Consult your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to push the battery eject lever (page 11). Please understand that you give your camera to be inserted. • Insert the battery pack correctly to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Replace...
... internal memory, Music files may take a little while to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Cannot turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 19). 4 Consult your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to push the battery eject lever (page 11). Please understand that you give your camera to be inserted. • Insert the battery pack correctly to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Replace...
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... charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Cannot insert dates on images. • This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on your camera is not guaranteed. • The camera is occurring and white, black, red, or purple streaks appear on the image. Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images. • Press (Playback) button (page 16). • The folder/file name has been changed on images. Replace...
... charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Cannot insert dates on images. • This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on your camera is not guaranteed. • The camera is occurring and white, black, red, or purple streaks appear on the image. Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images. • Press (Playback) button (page 16). • The folder/file name has been changed on images. Replace...
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...; Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. [ On operating temperatures Your camera is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as this rechargeable battery is designed for use the camera at all for about an hour for maintaining the date and time and other place with a dry cloth. Shooting in the back pocket...
...; Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. [ On operating temperatures Your camera is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as this rechargeable battery is designed for use the camera at all for about an hour for maintaining the date and time and other place with a dry cloth. Shooting in the back pocket...
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... pixel number of camera: DSC-W90: Approx. 8 083 000 pixels DSC-W80/W85: Approx. 7 201 000 pixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 5.8 - 17.4 mm (35 - 105 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 5.2 Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (7 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1,2,3, Incandescent, Flash File format (DCF compliant): Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording media: Internal Memory...
... pixel number of camera: DSC-W90: Approx. 8 083 000 pixels DSC-W80/W85: Approx. 7 201 000 pixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 5.8 - 17.4 mm (35 - 105 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 5.2 Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (7 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1,2,3, Incandescent, Flash File format (DCF compliant): Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording media: Internal Memory...
