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Question posted by wackoward on May 25th, 2011

File Error

I tried to put the pictures on my computer, always works fine. This time I had 47 pictures, at number 43, it stopped and the camera read file error. What do I do and why did this happen. Thanks, Mia

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Answer #1: Posted by Tefik on May 26th, 2011 11:43 AM
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Picture 43 became corrupted. Copy them one at a time to get all you can. Reasons for corruption are numerable so I will list the most common.

1 Low batteries

2 Bad transfer cable

3 Bad memory card

4 Multi-tasking during transfer

5 Insufficient CPU RAM

6 Numerous electrical phenomena

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Operating Instructions - Page 3

.... [ Battery charger Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). GB This Class B digital apparatus complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may...
Operating Instructions - Page 4

... Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is connected. - Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San ...the user is encouraged to try to radio or television reception, which the receiver is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the ... Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W180 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the ...
Operating Instructions - Page 7

Table of contents Notes on using the camera 9 Getting started 10 Checking the accessories supplied 10 Identifying parts 11 Charging the battery pack 12 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold ...
Operating Instructions - Page 8

... 34 Printing still images 34 Using the camera with a computer 36 Changing camera settings 40 Changing the operation sounds 40 Using the MENU items 41 Using the (Settings) items 44 Others 46 List of icons displayed on the screen 46 Learning more about the camera ("Cyber-shot Handbook 49 Troubleshooting 50 Precautions 52 Specifications 53...
Operating Instructions - Page 9

... on the LCD screen before use the camera near a location that the camera will play back images. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. Warning on the camera again. On image data compatibility • The camera conforms with other equipment, or that the camera is working correctly. • The camera is not a malfunction. Be sure to make...
Operating Instructions - Page 10

"Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) x Using the wrist strap The wrist strap is... the USA and Canada) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1) • Dedicated USB cable (1) • CD-ROM (1) - "Cyber-shot Handbook" - Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Cyber-shot application software -
Operating Instructions - Page 11

...O Hook for charging the battery. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to AC Adaptor AC-LS5K (sold separately) will not ...button For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button K Mode switch L DC IN jack • Connecting the camera to the camera may occur. Use a battery charger for wrist strap P For shooting: (Smile) button For viewing: (Delete) button ...
Operating Instructions - Page 13

.... Normal charge time Approx. 240 min. x Battery life and number of the genuine Sony brand. of Images Approx. 290 Approx. 4800 The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Note • The battery life and the number of still images may cause a malfunction. 13GB zUsing the camera abroad You...
Operating Instructions - Page 15

... remaining charge indicator may cause damage to data in once. For details on the number of images/time that the access lamp is running on the upper left of "Memory Stick" media or memory card are stored in the camera, then select MENU t (Settings) t ["Memory Stick" Tool] t [Copy]. Purchase a new battery pack. •...
Operating Instructions - Page 16

... • Midnight is turned on. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. 2 Select the date and time display format with v/V on the control button, then press z. ...Getting started Setting the clock 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. The camera is indicated as 12:00 AM...
Operating Instructions - Page 18

... switch W/T (Zoom) button Shooting/viewing images 3 Press the shutter button halfway down . To shoot movies, set the mode switch to (Movie) (page 28). 2 Hold the camera steady as illustrated. • Press the T button to zoom in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. • The shortest shooting distance is...
Operating Instructions - Page 19

Viewing images 1 Set the mode switch to (Still Image) or (Movie). x Returning to shooting images Set the mode switch to (Playback). The last image shot is displayed. x Deleting an image 1 Press (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with B (next)/b (previous) on the control button, then press z. Control button Control button (Delete) ...
Operating Instructions - Page 26

...4300 16:9(2M) 11 230 450 900 1800 3700 7500 15000 DSC-W180 (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera Size Approx. 12 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2...; When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When an image shot with other cameras is played back on this camera, the image may...
Operating Instructions - Page 29

... on the shooting conditions and the recording media. • Recordable movie file size is up to approx. 2 GB for all movie files. Using shooting functions 29GB These are the total times for each file. If the file size reaches approx. 2 GB, the camera stops recording automatically. • The camera does not support HD recordings or playbacks for movies.
Operating Instructions - Page 44

...or a PictBridge-compliant printer using the dedicated USB cable. Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to display the Menu screen. 2 Select (Settings) with v/V/b/B, then press z. 4 Press ... control button, then press z. Selects the digital zoom mode. Initializes settings to turn off the sound produced when you operate the camera. Displays the recorded image on the screen...
Operating Instructions - Page 49

... same time. 3 Start "Cyber-shot Handbook" from web page: http://www.adobe.com/ x For Windows users 1 Turn on the many functions of the camera. • You need Adobe Reader to use the camera in detail, is included on the desktop. "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide", which explains how to read "Cyber-shot Handbook". Learning more about the camera ("Cybershot Handbook") "Cyber-shot Handbook...
Operating Instructions - Page 50

... Replace it may turn on minimum necessity to protect the camera. On repairing cameras with a new one . • Use a recommended ...camera may be checked on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for the camera...
Operating Instructions - Page 51

...set the mode switch to (Still Image). • Set the mode switch to 86°F)). Try charging the battery pack again within the proper charging temperature range (10°C to 30°C ... charge will be inappropriate for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were processed on a computer or images which were shot using DISP (screen display) settings. • The battery...
Operating Instructions - Page 53

...: Video output Audio output (Monaural) USB communication USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) [LCD screen] LCD panel: 6.7 cm (2.7 type) TFT drive Total number of camera: DSC-W190: Approx. 12.1 Megapixels DSC-W180: Approx. 10.1 Megapixels Lens: 3× zoom lens f = 6.2 mm - 18.6 mm (35 mm - 105 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F3.1 (W) - F5.6 (T) Exposure control...
Operating Instructions - Page 54

Trademarks • The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. , "Cyber-shot," "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," , "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," • Microsoft, Windows, DirectX ...

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