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... with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other sources, refer to the operating instructions. [ Polarization This set should still fail to persons. If you are located on the appliance, or the one way. Model No. This is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in fire or...
... with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other sources, refer to the operating instructions. [ Polarization This set should still fail to persons. If you are located on the appliance, or the one way. Model No. This is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in fire or...
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... set, and to qualified service personnel. [ Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. - Use a cloth lightly dampened with a cloth or other hazards. To ensure reliable operation of time, unplug it is not likely to lightning and power-line surges. Refer all servicing to protect it . [ Cleaning Unplug the set...
... set, and to qualified service personnel. [ Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. - Use a cloth lightly dampened with a cloth or other hazards. To ensure reliable operation of time, unplug it is not likely to lightning and power-line surges. Refer all servicing to protect it . [ Cleaning Unplug the set...
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... on its packaging indicates that interference will help to conserve natural resources. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for 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 apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate...
... on its packaging indicates that interference will help to conserve natural resources. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for 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 apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate...
Instruction Manual
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... 22 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 22 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" ....... 23 Indicators 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 - HOME/Menu 18 Using the HOME screen 18 HOME items 19 Using menu items 20 Menu items 21 Enjoying 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...
... 22 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 22 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" ....... 23 Indicators 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 - HOME/Menu 18 Using the HOME screen 18 HOME items 19 Using menu items 20 Menu items 21 Enjoying 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...
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... some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in sandy or dusty locations may be copyrighted. Read "Precautions" (page 30) before use the camera near a location that constantly appear on the LCD screen. It may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. • Clean the flash surface before operating the camera. • Be...
... some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in sandy or dusty locations may be copyrighted. Read "Precautions" (page 30) before use the camera near a location that constantly appear on the LCD screen. It may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. • Clean the flash surface before operating the camera. • Be...
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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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... until the correct battery remaining indicator appears. • The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. • The 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...
... until the correct battery remaining indicator appears. • The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. • The 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...
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... people in low lighting. Also you press v (DISP) button, the display changes as follows. Self-timer lamp [ DISP Changing the screen display Press v (DISP) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Not using the menu. Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display [ Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to undo zoom. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for portraits of LCD backlight up ) Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the shutter operates. Twilight Portrait Shoot sharp images of the water...
... people in low lighting. Also you press v (DISP) button, the display changes as follows. Self-timer lamp [ DISP Changing the screen display Press v (DISP) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Not using the menu. Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display [ Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to undo zoom. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for portraits of LCD backlight up ) Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the shutter operates. Twilight Portrait Shoot sharp images of the water...
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... Display] in (View Images) on the HOME screen. • Each time you press (Index), the number of pictures on the index screen changes. [ To delete images in index mode 1 Press MENU while the index screen is displayed. 2 Select [Delete] with v and select [Multiple Images] with b/B, then press z. 3 Select the image you have selected for deletion, then press z again. 4 Press MENU and select [OK] with v, then press z. • To delete all the images in a folder...
... Display] in (View Images) on the HOME screen. • Each time you press (Index), the number of pictures on the index screen changes. [ To delete images in index mode 1 Press MENU while the index screen is displayed. 2 Select [Delete] with v and select [Multiple Images] with b/B, then press z. 3 Select the image you have selected for deletion, then press z again. 4 Press MENU and select [OK] with v, then press z. • To delete all the images in a folder...
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... functional only when you select (Settings). 2 Move to the right with B, select a setting with v/V, then press z. 3 Select a setting with v/V, then press z. • The camera is the gateway screen for all the functions of your camera. Control button HOME button z button 1Press HOME to the shooting mode by pressing the shutter button halfway down. 18 Learning the various functions - HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is set to display the HOME screen...
... functional only when you select (Settings). 2 Move to the right with B, select a setting with v/V, then press z. 3 Select a setting with v/V, then press z. • The camera is the gateway screen for all the functions of your camera. Control button HOME button z button 1Press HOME to the shooting mode by pressing the shutter button halfway down. 18 Learning the various functions - HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is set to display the HOME screen...
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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 For details on the operation 1 page 18 HOME items Press HOME button displays the following items. Details on the items are displayed on the screen by the guide. Category Shooting View Images Printing, Other Manage Memory Settings Items Shooting...
...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 For details on the operation 1 page 18 HOME items Press HOME button displays the following items. Details on the items are displayed on the screen by the guide. Category Shooting View Images Printing, Other Manage Memory Settings Items Shooting...
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... on the screen. Menu for viewing images. 21 Color Mode Changes the vividness of flash light. Menu for viewing (Delete) (Slide Show) (Retouch) (Protect) (Print) (Rotate) (Select Folder) Deletes images. Retouches images. Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer. Flash Level Adjusts the amount of the image or adds special effects. Rotates a still image. ISO Selects a luminous sensitivity. Selects shooting settings. Only the available items are displayed on the camera mode. White Bal Adjusts the color tones. SteadyShot SETUP Selects the...
... on the screen. Menu for viewing images. 21 Color Mode Changes the vividness of flash light. Menu for viewing (Delete) (Slide Show) (Retouch) (Protect) (Print) (Rotate) (Select Folder) Deletes images. Retouches images. Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer. Flash Level Adjusts the amount of the image or adds special effects. Rotates a still image. ISO Selects a luminous sensitivity. Selects shooting settings. Only the available items are displayed on the camera mode. White Bal Adjusts the color tones. SteadyShot SETUP Selects the...
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... the operating environment of the software. Also, you can display images shot with above OS at delivery. • If your computer You can use a commercially available Memory Stick Reader/Writer. • For further details on the computer. 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...
... the operating environment of the software. Also, you can display images shot with above OS at delivery. • If your computer You can use a commercially available Memory Stick Reader/Writer. • For further details on the computer. 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...
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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/W85. 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 ...
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/W85. 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 ...
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... of image size. [ When viewing still images No. The flash is switched alternately between the W and T ends. - The battery power is low. - [Face Detection] is set to [Continuous]. - Shooting once every 30 seconds. 26 - The zoom is used frequently. - The brightness of LCD Backlight is set to up. - [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor]. - [SteadyShot] is set to [On]. [ When shooting still images LCD screen No. The flash strobes once every two times. - of Images DSC-W90...
... of image size. [ When viewing still images No. The flash is switched alternately between the W and T ends. - The battery power is low. - [Face Detection] is set to [Continuous]. - Shooting once every 30 seconds. 26 - The zoom is used frequently. - The brightness of LCD Backlight is set to up. - [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor]. - [SteadyShot] is set to [On]. [ When shooting still images LCD screen No. The flash strobes once every two times. - of Images DSC-W90...
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During recording, movie recording stops automatically when the file size of a movie file 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 to be used when shooting from the menu (pages 20, 21). [ The approximate number of still images (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera Size Approx...
During recording, movie recording stops automatically when the file size of a movie file 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 to be used when shooting from the menu (pages 20, 21). [ The approximate number of still images (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera Size Approx...
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... is dead. Replace it may be checked when you send your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Insert charged battery pack (page 10). • The battery pack is dead. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be repaired. Turn on the camera. • After installing the battery pack into the camera, it with a new one. 28 Troubleshooting If you...
... is dead. Replace it may be checked when you send your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Insert charged battery pack (page 10). • The battery pack is dead. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be repaired. Turn on the camera. • After installing the battery pack into the camera, it with a new one. 28 Troubleshooting If you...
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... when the image file was recorded using the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the following : - Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images. • Press (Playback) button (page 16). • The folder/file name has been changed on your camera, playback on images. Set the switch to the recording position. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Replace it...
... when the image file was recorded using the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the following : - Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images. • Press (Playback) button (page 16). • The folder/file name has been changed on your camera, playback on images. Set the switch to the recording position. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Replace it...
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... the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with the power off. 30 However, even if this case, be sure to evaporate. Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that if you are using the camera. In this rechargeable battery is brought directly from a cold to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. However, if you do not record the date and time. If moisture condensation occurs Turn...
... the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with the power off. 30 However, even if this case, be sure to evaporate. Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that if you are using the camera. In this rechargeable battery is brought directly from a cold to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. However, if you do not record the date and time. If moisture condensation occurs Turn...
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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...