Operating Instructions
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... do not affect the recording. • When the battery level becomes low, the lens might stop moving. Otherwise, the camera may not properly record or play back images recorded with the camera. [ Warning on the flash surface to the flash surface, resulting in sandy or dusty... may be able to make sure that other bright light. These dots are operational for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with DCF ...
... do not affect the recording. • When the battery level becomes low, the lens might stop moving. Otherwise, the camera may not properly record or play back images recorded with the camera. [ Warning on the flash surface to the flash surface, resulting in sandy or dusty... may be able to make sure that other bright light. These dots are operational for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with DCF ...
Operating Instructions
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2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ɟ Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover With the terminal side facing the lens, insert the "Memory Stick Duo" until it clicks into place. ɠ Insert the battery pack while pressing the battery eject lever with fully... Duo" (not supplied). 3 Insert the battery pack. 4 Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. [ When there is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 15 MB). [ To check the remaining battery charge Press POWER to turn on the LCD screen.
2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ɟ Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover With the terminal side facing the lens, insert the "Memory Stick Duo" until it clicks into place. ɠ Insert the battery pack while pressing the battery eject lever with fully... Duo" (not supplied). 3 Insert the battery pack. 4 Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. [ When there is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 15 MB). [ To check the remaining battery charge Press POWER to turn on the LCD screen.
Operating Instructions
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...AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit. 2 Press the shutter button fully down . When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down again. • The shortest shooting distance is approx. 4 cm (1 5/8 inches) (W)/50 cm (1... Self-timer button 1Select the desired function from the lens). 14 To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down to steady it. When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera, with the shutter button. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select .
...AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit. 2 Press the shutter button fully down . When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down again. • The shortest shooting distance is approx. 4 cm (1 5/8 inches) (W)/50 cm (1... Self-timer button 1Select the desired function from the lens). 14 To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down to steady it. When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera, with the shutter button. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select .
Operating Instructions
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... Connect Video Out Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1 AF Illuminator AF Mode Conversion Lens Shooting Settings 2 Auto Orientation* Clock Settings Language Setting Format Music Create REC. Folder Copy Function Guide COMPONENT Wide Zoom Display Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review * DSC-W120/W125/W130 only. 22 Categories Shooting View Images Slideshow Print Manage Memory Settings...
... Connect Video Out Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1 AF Illuminator AF Mode Conversion Lens Shooting Settings 2 Auto Orientation* Clock Settings Language Setting Format Music Create REC. Folder Copy Function Guide COMPONENT Wide Zoom Display Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review * DSC-W120/W125/W130 only. 22 Categories Shooting View Images Slideshow Print Manage Memory Settings...
Operating Instructions
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... illuminator Red-eye reduction Metering mode Flash mode Flash charging White balance Self-diagnosis display ISO number Exposure Value Shutter speed Aperture value GB Conversion lens Self-diagnosis display Self-timer AF range finder frame Spot metering cross hair Playback Playback bar Histogram • appears when histogram display is disabled. 29
... illuminator Red-eye reduction Metering mode Flash mode Flash charging White balance Self-diagnosis display ISO number Exposure Value Shutter speed Aperture value GB Conversion lens Self-diagnosis display Self-timer AF range finder frame Spot metering cross hair Playback Playback bar Histogram • appears when histogram display is disabled. 29
Operating Instructions
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... cause a malfunction of whether the power is continually charged as long as in a car parked in extremely cold or hot places that if you can still use the GB camera at all for 24 hours or more with any of your hand. - Precautions [ Do not use/store the... and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). If moisture condensation occurs Turn off . Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a dry cloth. However, even if this range is not recommended. [ On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to the finish or casing: - This may cause malfunction or damage...
... cause a malfunction of whether the power is continually charged as long as in a car parked in extremely cold or hot places that if you can still use the GB camera at all for 24 hours or more with any of your hand. - Precautions [ Do not use/store the... and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). If moisture condensation occurs Turn off . Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a dry cloth. However, even if this range is not recommended. [ On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to the finish or casing: - This may cause malfunction or damage...
Operating Instructions
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...LCD screen] LCD panel: 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TFT drive Total number of camera: DSC-W130 Approx. 8.1 Megapixels DSC-W110/W115/W120/W125 Approx. 7.2 Megapixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4× zoom lens f = 5.35 - 21.4 mm (32 - 128 mm (35 mm ...film equivalent)) F2.8 (W) - F5.8 (T) Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (9 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1,2,3, Incandescent, Flash File format (DCF compliant): Still...
...LCD screen] LCD panel: 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TFT drive Total number of camera: DSC-W130 Approx. 8.1 Megapixels DSC-W110/W115/W120/W125 Approx. 7.2 Megapixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4× zoom lens f = 5.35 - 21.4 mm (32 - 128 mm (35 mm ...film equivalent)) F2.8 (W) - F5.8 (T) Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (9 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1,2,3, Incandescent, Flash File format (DCF compliant): Still...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are of the DSC-W120 unless noted otherwise. 2 This is not completely discharged. Carl Zeiss lens The camera is equipped with excellent contrast. In addition, even if the battery pack is capable of the manufacturing...pack, see page 120. Other memory cards cannot be discolored and that you do not affect the recording. These dots are not actual images shot using the camera. This is . • If you can use (not supplied) "Memory Stick Duo": You can use a "Memory Stick" with ...
... is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are of the DSC-W120 unless noted otherwise. 2 This is not completely discharged. Carl Zeiss lens The camera is equipped with excellent contrast. In addition, even if the battery pack is capable of the manufacturing...pack, see page 120. Other memory cards cannot be discolored and that you do not affect the recording. These dots are not actual images shot using the camera. This is . • If you can use (not supplied) "Memory Stick Duo": You can use a "Memory Stick" with ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Shooting Settings 1 72 AF Illuminator Grid Line AF Mode Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Shooting Settings - Main Settings 2 70 USB Connect COMPONENT Video Out Wide Zoom Display Shooting Settings - Folder Create REC. Internal Memory Tool 68 Format...Table of contents Customizing the settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings 64 Manage Memory 66 Memory Tool - Shooting Settings 2 75 Auto Orientation (DSC-W120/W125/ W130 only) Auto Review Clock Settings 76 Language Setting 77 Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV 78 5 Memory Stick Tool 66...
Shooting Settings 1 72 AF Illuminator Grid Line AF Mode Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Shooting Settings - Main Settings 2 70 USB Connect COMPONENT Video Out Wide Zoom Display Shooting Settings - Folder Create REC. Internal Memory Tool 68 Format...Table of contents Customizing the settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings 64 Manage Memory 66 Memory Tool - Shooting Settings 2 75 Auto Orientation (DSC-W120/W125/ W130 only) Auto Review Clock Settings 76 Language Setting 77 Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV 78 5 Memory Stick Tool 66...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...slower under low-light conditions, or in Scene Selection (page 30). (The flash is caused by the camera's flash, they...after pressing the shutter button. 14 Camera Eye Retina How can the "White circular spots" be reduced? • Light the room and shoot the subject ... image with [Retouch] on the viewing menu (DSC-W130 only) (page 57) or with the supplied software "...better images Flash On using the flash. Flash light is turned off the blood vessels at your..." phenomenon. When they appear as white circular spots. Camera Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air How can...
...slower under low-light conditions, or in Scene Selection (page 30). (The flash is caused by the camera's flash, they...after pressing the shutter button. 14 Camera Eye Retina How can the "White circular spots" be reduced? • Light the room and shoot the subject ... image with [Retouch] on the viewing menu (DSC-W130 only) (page 57) or with the supplied software "...better images Flash On using the flash. Flash light is turned off the blood vessels at your..." phenomenon. When they appear as white circular spots. Camera Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air How can...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for wrist strap I Mode dial (24) J HOME button (41) 15 A POWER button B Shutter button (25) C POWER lamp D Flash (27) E Microphone F Lens G Speaker H Finder window I Self-timer lamp (28)/Smile Shutter lamp (32)/AF illuminator (72) A AE/AF lock lamp (green) B Flash charge lamp/Record lamp (orange) C Finder D LCD screen (21) E MENU button (43) F (Playback) button (34) G For shooting: W/T (Zoom) button (27) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (34, 35) H Hook for details of operation.
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for wrist strap I Mode dial (24) J HOME button (41) 15 A POWER button B Shutter button (25) C POWER lamp D Flash (27) E Microphone F Lens G Speaker H Finder window I Self-timer lamp (28)/Smile Shutter lamp (32)/AF illuminator (72) A AE/AF lock lamp (green) B Flash charge lamp/Record lamp (orange) C Finder D LCD screen (21) E MENU button (43) F (Playback) button (34) G For shooting: W/T (Zoom) button (27) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (34, 35) H Hook for details of operation.
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...Recording a movie/Standby a movie ISO number (49) NR slow shutter • When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed in low light conditions, the NR (Noise Reduction) slow shutter function is activated automatically to reduce the image noise. Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Value (49) ... Internal memory) Recordable time (hours : minutes : seconds) AF illuminator (72) Red-eye reduction (55) Flash mode (27) Flash charging Conversion lens (74) Indication Self-timer (28) Self-diagnosis display (115) Spot metering cross hair (50) AF range finder frame (51) Histogram (21) 18
...Recording a movie/Standby a movie ISO number (49) NR slow shutter • When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed in low light conditions, the NR (Noise Reduction) slow shutter function is activated automatically to reduce the image noise. Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Value (49) ... Internal memory) Recordable time (hours : minutes : seconds) AF illuminator (72) Red-eye reduction (55) Flash mode (27) Flash charging Conversion lens (74) Indication Self-timer (28) Self-diagnosis display (115) Spot metering cross hair (50) AF range finder frame (51) Histogram (21) 18
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...(1 5/8 inches) (W)/50 cm (1 feet 7 3/4 inches) (T) (from the lens). • When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to see. The subject is a flashing light. The subject is backlit or there is moving quickly. - To stop recording, press...frame disappears. The camera shoots images with the shutter button. There is poor. - When shooting still images: 1Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . Recompose the shot and focus again. The contrast between the subject and the background is reflective light or shiny surfaces...
...(1 5/8 inches) (W)/50 cm (1 feet 7 3/4 inches) (T) (from the lens). • When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to see. The subject is a flashing light. The subject is backlit or there is moving quickly. - To stop recording, press...frame disappears. The camera shoots images with the shutter button. There is poor. - When shooting still images: 1Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . Recompose the shot and focus again. The contrast between the subject and the background is reflective light or shiny surfaces...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... Settings Shooting Settings 1 (page 72) AF Illuminator AF Mode Conversion Lens Grid Line Digital Zoom Shooting Settings 2 (page 75) Auto Orientation*2 Auto Review Clock Settings (page 76) Language Setting (page 77) *1 Shooting mode selected with the mode dial will be applied. *2 DSC-W120/W125/W130 only. 42 Learning the various functions - HOME/Menu HOME...
... Settings Shooting Settings 1 (page 72) AF Illuminator AF Mode Conversion Lens Grid Line Digital Zoom Shooting Settings 2 (page 75) Auto Orientation*2 Auto Review Clock Settings (page 76) Language Setting (page 77) *1 Shooting mode selected with the mode dial will be applied. *2 DSC-W120/W125/W130 only. 42 Learning the various functions - HOME/Menu HOME...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... on a subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot AF], the camera may not focus on the subject (AF lock). z If the subject is centered in a dotted line. AF range finder frame AE...AF lock indicator As long as you do as follows: 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is out of focus When shooting with automatic focusing, such as you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears.... In such cases, do not press the shutter button fully down to the T side or the lens is tilted upward or downward.
... on a subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot AF], the camera may not focus on the subject (AF lock). z If the subject is centered in a dotted line. AF range finder frame AE...AF lock indicator As long as you do as follows: 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is out of focus When shooting with automatic focusing, such as you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears.... In such cases, do not press the shutter button fully down to the T side or the lens is tilted upward or downward.
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...to retouch with W/T. 3 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z. Decides the center point for expressing movement in monochrome to signalize a subject. (Fisheye Lens) 1 Set the center point of retouch with v/V, then press z again. 3 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z. Using the viewing functions (Cross...W/T. 3 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z. Viewing menu (Partial Color) For details on the operation 1 page 43 Surrounds a chosen point in the still image. 1 Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with v/V/ b/B, then press MENU button. 2 Select [Level] with v/V and press ...
...to retouch with W/T. 3 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z. Decides the center point for expressing movement in monochrome to signalize a subject. (Fisheye Lens) 1 Set the center point of retouch with v/V, then press z again. 3 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z. Using the viewing functions (Cross...W/T. 3 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z. Viewing menu (Partial Color) For details on the operation 1 page 43 Surrounds a chosen point in the still image. 1 Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with v/V/ b/B, then press MENU button. 2 Select [Level] with v/V and press ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...Total zoom scale DSC-W110/W115/W120/W125 Approx. 4.7× Approx. 6.0× Approx. 19× Approx. 6.4× • You cannot use the Digital zoom when: - (Smile Shutter) mode is selected in all splendor. 74 The LCD screen is off. Tele ( ) Attaches a tele conversion lens. Settings For details.... • AF illuminator does not emit light. • You cannot select semi manual. • Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with your conversion lens. • If you shoot images with conversion lens (not supplied), the camera may also focus on close subjects in (Landscape...
...Total zoom scale DSC-W110/W115/W120/W125 Approx. 4.7× Approx. 6.0× Approx. 19× Approx. 6.4× • You cannot use the Digital zoom when: - (Smile Shutter) mode is selected in all splendor. 74 The LCD screen is off. Tele ( ) Attaches a tele conversion lens. Settings For details.... • AF illuminator does not emit light. • You cannot select semi manual. • Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with your conversion lens. • If you shoot images with conversion lens (not supplied), the camera may also focus on close subjects in (Landscape...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... still images. • The Semi manual function is correct (page 74). • Refer to the Anti-blur function does not work (DSC-W120/...Lens] setting is selected. This subject is not visible on the display. • The anti-blur function may not work when appears on the screen. • The camera...still image, set the mode dial to a position other than . • Set the mode dial to when shooting movies. • The image size is set to the playback mode. Make sure to other than [640(Fine)]. - Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • In (Smile Shutter) mode, no image is shot...
... still images. • The Semi manual function is correct (page 74). • Refer to the Anti-blur function does not work (DSC-W120/...Lens] setting is selected. This subject is not visible on the display. • The anti-blur function may not work when appears on the screen. • The camera...still image, set the mode dial to a position other than . • Set the mode dial to when shooting movies. • The image size is set to the playback mode. Make sure to other than [640(Fine)]. - Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • In (Smile Shutter) mode, no image is shot...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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....) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. Macro ...movies. • Set the flash to [Burst] or Exposure Bracket (DSC-W130 only) (page 48). - (High Sensitivity) mode, (Twilight...page 112). Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using "Picture Motion Browser", you press and hold...page 31). - Cannot insert dates on image. • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on ) when (Landscape...the Digital Zoom when shooting movies. • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. • Confirm that the [Conversion Lens] ...
....) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. Macro ...movies. • Set the flash to [Burst] or Exposure Bracket (DSC-W130 only) (page 48). - (High Sensitivity) mode, (Twilight...page 112). Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using "Picture Motion Browser", you press and hold...page 31). - Cannot insert dates on image. • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on ) when (Landscape...the Digital Zoom when shooting movies. • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. • Confirm that the [Conversion Lens] ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... warm when you use it for 24 hours or more with the lens portion extended. • Do not attempt to force the lens that of either the camera (page 101) or the printer. Change the setting of the printer. Turn off the camera. • The battery pack is discharged. It may take some time... or time. • Set the date and time again (page 76). 114 The lens does not move when you turn on the camera again. Insert a charged battery and set aside for about an hour before using it with the camera. To initialize file numbers, format the "Memory Stick Duo" (pages 66, 68) or...
... warm when you use it for 24 hours or more with the lens portion extended. • Do not attempt to force the lens that of either the camera (page 101) or the printer. Change the setting of the printer. Turn off the camera. • The battery pack is discharged. It may take some time... or time. • Set the date and time again (page 76). 114 The lens does not move when you turn on the camera again. Insert a charged battery and set aside for about an hour before using it with the camera. To initialize file numbers, format the "Memory Stick Duo" (pages 66, 68) or...