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...to alert the user to the presence of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your Sony dealer regarding this can result in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your...the one described in a fire or electric shock. Refer to have a suitable outlet installed. DSC-W150/W170 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to them... set through openings as they may be operated only from battery power, or other ). This plug will fit into the set should still fail to fit, contact your protection, please read these ...
...to alert the user to the presence of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your Sony dealer regarding this can result in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your...the one described in a fire or electric shock. Refer to have a suitable outlet installed. DSC-W150/W170 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to them... set through openings as they may be operated only from battery power, or other ). This plug will fit into the set should still fail to fit, contact your protection, please read these ...
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... with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W150 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Otherwise, fire or injury may call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Do not expose the batteries to be correctly orientated in a vertical or...
... with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W150 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Otherwise, fire or injury may call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Do not expose the batteries to be correctly orientated in a vertical or...
Instruction Manual
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...use the plug without the fuse cover. In case of products that the battery provided with this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. If the plug supplied with BS 1363 is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. If you purchased ... the addresses given in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your nearest Sony service station. 6 By ensuring these batteries are disposed of the materials will be sure to attach the fuse cover after you ...
...use the plug without the fuse cover. In case of products that the battery provided with this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. If the plug supplied with BS 1363 is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. If you purchased ... the addresses given in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your nearest Sony service station. 6 By ensuring these batteries are disposed of the materials will be sure to attach the fuse cover after you ...
Instruction Manual
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...items 23 Menu items 24 Enjoying your computer 26 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 26 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 27 Indicators on /setting the clock 13 Shooting images easily 14 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display 15... 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 the screen 28 Battery life and memory capacity 30 Battery life and number of images you can record/view 30 Recordable number of still images and recordable time of ...
...items 23 Menu items 24 Enjoying your computer 26 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 26 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 27 Indicators on /setting the clock 13 Shooting images easily 14 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display 15... 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 the screen 28 Battery life and memory capacity 30 Battery life and number of images you can record/view 30 Recordable number of still images and recordable time of ...
Instruction Manual
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...) before use . In some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may occur. Insert a charged battery pack and turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the "Memory Stick Duo" while the access lamp is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Furthermore,... • Before you may not be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to become unusable or image data may cause malfunctions. •...
...) before use . In some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may occur. Insert a charged battery pack and turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the "Memory Stick Duo" while the access lamp is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Furthermore,... • Before you may not be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to become unusable or image data may cause malfunctions. •...
Instruction Manual
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Cyber-shot application software - Hook 9 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (1) - "Cyber-shot Handbook" • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" Battery case (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) GB Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.
Cyber-shot application software - Hook 9 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (1) - "Cyber-shot Handbook" • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" Battery case (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) GB Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.
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... other than the USA and Canada ɟ ɟ CHARGE lamp CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 1Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 2Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). Normal charge time Approx. 270 min. • The table above shows ...wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket). • When charging is finished (Normal charge). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use with compatible Sony batteries. 10 If you continue charging the battery pack for the number of 25 °...
... other than the USA and Canada ɟ ɟ CHARGE lamp CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 1Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 2Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). Normal charge time Approx. 270 min. • The table above shows ...wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the battery pack from the wall outlet (wall socket). • When charging is finished (Normal charge). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use with compatible Sony batteries. 10 If you continue charging the battery pack for the number of 25 °...
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... may not be correct depending on conditions of the battery pack. 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. GB 2 Insert the "Memory Stick 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...
... may not be correct depending on conditions of the battery pack. 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. GB 2 Insert the "Memory Stick 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...
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This may cause damage to drop the battery pack. • Never remove the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" when the access lamp is not lit, then push the "Memory Stick Duo" in the "Memory Stick Duo"/internal memory. 12 "Memory Stick Duo" Battery pack Make sure that the access lamp is lit. Slide the battery eject lever. [ To remove the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. Be sure not to data in once.
This may cause damage to drop the battery pack. • Never remove the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" when the access lamp is not lit, then push the "Memory Stick Duo" in the "Memory Stick Duo"/internal memory. 12 "Memory Stick Duo" Battery pack Make sure that the access lamp is lit. Slide the battery eject lever. [ To remove the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. Be sure not to data in once.
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...) (pages 21, 22). [ Notes on when the power is turned on • Once the battery pack is inserted in the camera, it may take time before operation becomes possible. • If the camera is running on battery power and you can print or save images with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then... press z. • The camera does not have a feature for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function). 13 By using "Picture Motion Browser" in the CD-ROM (supplied...
...) (pages 21, 22). [ Notes on when the power is turned on • Once the battery pack is inserted in the camera, it may take time before operation becomes possible. • If the camera is running on battery power and you can print or save images with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then... press z. • The camera does not have a feature for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function). 13 By using "Picture Motion Browser" in the CD-ROM (supplied...
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... Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the A control button, the display changes (page 16). [ When shooting still images • The indicators are limited in Easy Shooting mode. [ When shooting movies +2.0EV [ When playing back 28 Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • is for DSC-W150 only. • is for...
... Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the A control button, the display changes (page 16). [ When shooting still images • The indicators are limited in Easy Shooting mode. [ When shooting movies +2.0EV [ When playing back 28 Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • is for DSC-W150 only. • is for...
Instruction Manual
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...The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The battery life and the number of images do not change, regardless of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life (min.) Approx. 410 No. The surrounding temperature is ...tables assume a fully charged battery pack (supplied) is used at about three second intervals [ Notes on the battery pack • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use . [ When shooting still images LCD screen DSC-W170 On Off DSC-W150 On Off Battery life (min.) Approx. ...
...The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The battery life and the number of images do not change, regardless of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life (min.) Approx. 410 No. The surrounding temperature is ...tables assume a fully charged battery pack (supplied) is used at about three second intervals [ Notes on the battery pack • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use . [ When shooting still images LCD screen DSC-W170 On Off DSC-W150 On Off Battery life (min.) Approx. ...
Instruction Manual
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...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The power turns off automatically to power up. • Insert the battery pack correctly (page 11). • The battery pack is on the screen, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for repair, you give consent that by sending the camera... new one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is dead. Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Be aware that the...
...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The power turns off automatically to power up. • Insert the battery pack correctly (page 11). • The battery pack is on the screen, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for repair, you give consent that by sending the camera... new one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is dead. Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Be aware that the...
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... shooting a 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 correct the indication. • The battery pack is full, do one . Vertical streaks appear when you use the camera in an extremely... The smear phenomenon is dead. Replace it to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Use the battery charger to other than [640(Fine)]. - The remaining charge indicator is not a malfunction. 34 Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memory or "...
... shooting a 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 correct the indication. • The battery pack is full, do one . Vertical streaks appear when you use the camera in an extremely... The smear phenomenon is dead. Replace it to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Use the battery charger to other than [640(Fine)]. - The remaining charge indicator is not a malfunction. 34 Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memory or "...
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...damage to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). However... malfunction cannot be clear. [ On the internal rechargeable backup battery The camera has an internal rechargeable battery for the moisture to evaporate. Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that if you can still use the camera, but the date and time will not be repaired. [...
...damage to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). However... malfunction cannot be clear. [ On the internal rechargeable backup battery The camera has an internal rechargeable battery for the moisture to evaporate. Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that if you can still use the camera, but the date and time will not be repaired. [...
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... color CCD, Primary color filter DSC-W150: 7.18 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: DSC-W170: Approx. 10.3 Megapixels DSC-W150: Approx. 8.3 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: DSC-W170: Approx. 10.1 Megapixels DSC-W150: Approx. 8.1 Megapixels Lens: DSC-W170: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar ...LCD panel: 6.7 cm (2.7 type) TFT drive Total number of dots: 230 400 (960 × 240) dots [Power, general] Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1, 3.6 V NP-FG1 (not supplied), 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting, ...
... color CCD, Primary color filter DSC-W150: 7.18 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: DSC-W170: Approx. 10.3 Megapixels DSC-W150: Approx. 8.3 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: DSC-W170: Approx. 10.1 Megapixels DSC-W150: Approx. 8.1 Megapixels Lens: DSC-W170: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar ...LCD panel: 6.7 cm (2.7 type) TFT drive Total number of dots: 230 400 (960 × 240) dots [Power, general] Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1, 3.6 V NP-FG1 (not supplied), 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting, ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...cannot be discolored and that you do not affect the recording. This is to maintain the battery pack functions. • For details on the usable battery pack, see page 130. Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. Notes on the LCD ...system certified by inserting it in Germany. These dots are a normal result of the pixels are not actual images shot using the camera for a long time, use a "Memory Stick Duo" with the camera. The screen may appear on "Memory Stick Duo", see page 132. • Exposing the LCD screen or...
...cannot be discolored and that you do not affect the recording. This is to maintain the battery pack functions. • For details on the usable battery pack, see page 130. Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. Notes on the LCD ...system certified by inserting it in Germany. These dots are a normal result of the pixels are not actual images shot using the camera for a long time, use a "Memory Stick Duo" with the camera. The screen may appear on "Memory Stick Duo", see page 132. • Exposing the LCD screen or...
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Power sources 129 On the "Memory Stick Duo 130 On the battery pack 132 On the battery charger 133 Index Index ...134 6 Table of contents Printing still images How to print still images 108 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 109 Printing at a shop 112 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 114 Warning indicators and messages 125 Others Using the camera abroad -
Power sources 129 On the "Memory Stick Duo 130 On the battery pack 132 On the battery charger 133 Index Index ...134 6 Table of contents Printing still images How to print still images 108 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 109 Printing at a shop 112 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 114 Warning indicators and messages 125 Others Using the camera abroad -
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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N Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. O Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover P Battery insertion slot Q "Memory Stick Duo" slot R Access lamp S Battery eject lever 16 Identifying parts K Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (43) Menu off: DISP/ / / (21, 26, 27...) L (Slideshow) button (35) M Multi connector Used in the following situations: • Making a USB connection between the camera and the computer. • ...
N Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. O Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover P Battery insertion slot Q "Memory Stick Duo" slot R Access lamp S Battery eject lever 16 Identifying parts K Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (43) Menu off: DISP/ / / (21, 26, 27...) L (Slideshow) button (35) M Multi connector Used in the following situations: • Making a USB connection between the camera and the computer. • ...
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... still images Display • The indicators are limited in parentheses for the DSC-W150. However, we recommend that you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera (page 8). When shooting movies A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning (125) Image size (46) • is displayed only for the DSC-...button is displayed only for details of images (31) Zoom scaling (26, 84) 17 Indicators on the screen Each time you can still shoot images. See the pages in Easy Shooting mode. Even if the vibration warning appears, you press v (DISP) on the control...
... still images Display • The indicators are limited in parentheses for the DSC-W150. However, we recommend that you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera (page 8). When shooting movies A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning (125) Image size (46) • is displayed only for the DSC-...button is displayed only for details of images (31) Zoom scaling (26, 84) 17 Indicators on the screen Each time you can still shoot images. See the pages in Easy Shooting mode. Even if the vibration warning appears, you press v (DISP) on the control...