Instruction Manual
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... maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your Sony dealer regarding this manual for future reference. This symbol is intended to alert the user.... [ Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind on the bottom. DSC-W150/W170 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to...wider than the other sources, refer to the operating instructions. [ Polarization This set should still fail to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that could result...
... maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your Sony dealer regarding this manual for future reference. This symbol is intended to alert the user.... [ Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind on the bottom. DSC-W150/W170 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to...wider than the other sources, refer to the operating instructions. [ Polarization This set should still fail to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that could result...
Instruction Manual
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... or the like. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies 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... related matters only. [ Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W170 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For Customers in the U.S.A.
... or the like. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies 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... related matters only. [ Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W170 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For Customers in the U.S.A.
Instruction Manual
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... 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 DSC-W170 only.
... 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 DSC-W170 only.
Instruction Manual
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...77 °F). The zoom is activated. 30 The battery power is low. - The surrounding temperature is low. - The camera has been turned on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The battery life and the number of images do not change, regardless of image size. ...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. 195 Approx. 230 Approx. 200 Approx. 240 No. Note that the actual numbers ...
...77 °F). The zoom is activated. 30 The battery power is low. - The surrounding temperature is low. - The camera has been turned on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The battery life and the number of images do not change, regardless of image size. ...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. 195 Approx. 230 Approx. 200 Approx. 240 No. Note that the actual numbers ...
Instruction Manual
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...size from the menu (pages 23, 24). [ The approximate recordable number of still images DSC-W170 (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with the camera Size Approx. 15 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB... (7M) 4 34 61 127 261 526 1042 2093 16:9 (2M) 16 132 236 489 1001 2018 3995 8025 DSC-W150 Capacity Size 8M 5M 3M VGA 3:2 (7M) 16:9 (6M) 16:9 (2M) Internal memory Approx. 15 MB 4...indicator appears. • When an image was recorded using earlier Sony models and is played back on the camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. 31
...size from the menu (pages 23, 24). [ The approximate recordable number of still images DSC-W170 (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with the camera Size Approx. 15 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB... (7M) 4 34 61 127 261 526 1042 2093 16:9 (2M) 16 132 236 489 1001 2018 3995 8025 DSC-W150 Capacity Size 8M 5M 3M VGA 3:2 (7M) 16:9 (6M) 16:9 (2M) Internal memory Approx. 15 MB 4...indicator appears. • When an image was recorded using earlier Sony models and is played back on the camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. 31
Instruction Manual
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...) 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 5× zoom lens f = 5 - 25 mm (28 - 140 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F3.3(W) - 5.2(T) DSC-W150: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 5× zoom lens f = 5 - 25 mm...
...) 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 5× zoom lens f = 5 - 25 mm (28 - 140 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F3.3(W) - 5.2(T) DSC-W150: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 5× zoom lens f = 5 - 25 mm...
2008 Water Housing Cross Reference
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...Digital Still Camera/ Camcorder DSC-T200 DSC-T70 Compatible Accessories HVL-ML20M VCT-MP1K ACC-MP105 MPK-THF DSC-T300 HVL-ML20M VCT-MP1K ACC-MP105 MPK-THG MPK-WD APK-THA DSC-T700 DSC-T77 HVL-ML20M VCT-MP1K ACC-MP101 DSC-W300 DSC-W170 DSC-W150 HVL-ML20M VCT-MP1K ACC-MP105 DSC-T700 DSC...12 HDR-UX5/7/10/20 N/A © 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. CA6024W Take amazing underwater photos and videos. Waterproof your fun with ease. Sony, the Sony logo, Cyber-shot, and Handycam are trademarks of the water. All rights reserved. With Sony's line of Sports pack, re-designed Marine ...
...Digital Still Camera/ Camcorder DSC-T200 DSC-T70 Compatible Accessories HVL-ML20M VCT-MP1K ACC-MP105 MPK-THF DSC-T300 HVL-ML20M VCT-MP1K ACC-MP105 MPK-THG MPK-WD APK-THA DSC-T700 DSC-T77 HVL-ML20M VCT-MP1K ACC-MP101 DSC-W300 DSC-W170 DSC-W150 HVL-ML20M VCT-MP1K ACC-MP105 DSC-T700 DSC...12 HDR-UX5/7/10/20 N/A © 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. CA6024W Take amazing underwater photos and videos. Waterproof your fun with ease. Sony, the Sony logo, Cyber-shot, and Handycam are trademarks of the water. All rights reserved. With Sony's line of Sports pack, re-designed Marine ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-W150/W170 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the "Instruction Manual" and the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide", and retain them for future reference. © 2008 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the shooting functions Using the viewing functions Customizing the settings Viewing images on a TV Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index 3-294-896-12(1) GB
Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-W150/W170 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the "Instruction Manual" and the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide", and retain them for future reference. © 2008 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the shooting functions Using the viewing functions Customizing the settings Viewing images on a TV Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index 3-294-896-12(1) GB
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Basic techniques for better images Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up of a collection of the pixels and the image size 1 Image size: 10M (DSC-W170 only) 3648 pixels × 2736 pixels = 9,980,928 pixels 2 Image size: 8M (DSC-W150 only) 3264 pixels × 2448 pixels = 7,990,272 pixels 3 Image size... the number of pixels. "Image size" is printed or displayed on the screen of pixels, the image becomes large, it contains a large number of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is shown by email 11
Basic techniques for better images Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up of a collection of the pixels and the image size 1 Image size: 10M (DSC-W170 only) 3648 pixels × 2736 pixels = 9,980,928 pixels 2 Image size: 8M (DSC-W150 only) 3264 pixels × 2448 pixels = 7,990,272 pixels 3 Image size... the number of pixels. "Image size" is printed or displayed on the screen of pixels, the image becomes large, it contains a large number of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is shown by email 11
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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of the image may be cut off when printing (page 122). 12 Basic techniques for better images DSC-W170 The default settings are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. *2) Both edges of images Less 3:2 (8M)*1 (3648×2432) ...
of the image may be cut off when printing (page 122). 12 Basic techniques for better images DSC-W170 The default settings are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. *2) Both edges of images Less 3:2 (8M)*1 (3648×2432) ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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DSC-W170/W150 The default settings are marked with . Image size 8M (3264×2448) Usage guidelines For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6") or 13... Rough Fine 16:9 (2M)*2 (1920×1080) For viewing on HDTVs More Rough *1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio No. Basic techniques for better images DSC-W150 The default settings are marked with .
DSC-W170/W150 The default settings are marked with . Image size 8M (3264×2448) Usage guidelines For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6") or 13... Rough Fine 16:9 (2M)*2 (1920×1080) For viewing on HDTVs More Rough *1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio No. Basic techniques for better images DSC-W150 The default settings are marked with .
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...still images Display • The indicators are limited in parentheses for details of operation. DRO (59) Vibration warning • Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera (page 8). Even if the vibration warning appears, you turn on the anti-blur function, using the flash for the DSC-W150... Image size (46) • is displayed only for the DSC-W170. • is pressed halfway down, one of images (31) Zoom scaling (26, 84) 17 However, we recommend that you can still shoot images. See the pages in Easy Shooting mode. Smile ...
...still images Display • The indicators are limited in parentheses for details of operation. DRO (59) Vibration warning • Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera (page 8). Even if the vibration warning appears, you turn on the anti-blur function, using the flash for the DSC-W150... Image size (46) • is displayed only for the DSC-W170. • is pressed halfway down, one of images (31) Zoom scaling (26, 84) 17 However, we recommend that you can still shoot images. See the pages in Easy Shooting mode. Smile ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... (33) PictBridge connecting (111) • Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal while the mark is displayed only for the DSC-W150. Indicators on the screen When playing back still images When playing back movies A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning (125) Image size (46) • is displayed only for...
... (33) PictBridge connecting (111) • Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal while the mark is displayed only for the DSC-W150. Indicators on the screen When playing back still images When playing back movies A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning (125) Image size (46) • is displayed only for...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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..., see page 43. The selectable mode is set to operate the menu, see page 11. You can shoot images with . For still images (DSC-W170 only) (DSC-W150 only) Selects image size for shooting still images. 46 Unavailable Modes selected from the menu screen when the mode dial is displayed in the menu. For details on...
..., see page 43. The selectable mode is set to operate the menu, see page 11. You can shoot images with . For still images (DSC-W170 only) (DSC-W150 only) Selects image size for shooting still images. 46 Unavailable Modes selected from the menu screen when the mode dial is displayed in the menu. For details on...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Off Does not use the flash. Large Shoots images in [3M] size. Using the shooting functions 47 Auto Flash strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight. Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 43 For Easy Shooting mode Selects the still image size for recording movies. Small Shoots images in [10M] (DSC-W170 only) or [8M] (DSCW150 only) size. For movie (Fine) (Standard) Selects image size for Easy Shooting mode. Flash: Flash setting Selects the flash setting in Easy Shooting mode.
Off Does not use the flash. Large Shoots images in [3M] size. Using the shooting functions 47 Auto Flash strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight. Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 43 For Easy Shooting mode Selects the still image size for recording movies. Small Shoots images in [10M] (DSC-W170 only) or [8M] (DSCW150 only) size. For movie (Fine) (Standard) Selects image size for Easy Shooting mode. Flash: Flash setting Selects the flash setting in Easy Shooting mode.
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...or too dark, you may be longer, depending on the operation 1 page 43 REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. (Normal) Does not shoot continuously. (Burst) Records 100 images in the ...the bracket step value, the larger the shift of five images is recorded. • The recording interval is approximately 0.62 seconds (DSC-W170) or 0.51 seconds (DSC-W150). On the Burst • When recording with the selected bracket step value. 50 The recording interval may not be able to shoot ...
...or too dark, you may be longer, depending on the operation 1 page 43 REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. (Normal) Does not shoot continuously. (Burst) Records 100 images in the ...the bracket step value, the larger the shift of five images is recorded. • The recording interval is approximately 0.62 seconds (DSC-W170) or 0.51 seconds (DSC-W150). On the Burst • When recording with the selected bracket step value. 50 The recording interval may not be able to shoot ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... needed for shooting stationary subjects. The image size is set to 5×). Precision (Precision digital zoom) () Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of Smart zoom is exceeded. The camera enlarges the image using semi manual, [Single] is not available when: - When the ...precision digital zoom. However, note that the picture quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is shown in [Single] mode. • AF mode setting is invalid when the Face Detection function is activated. • When using optical zoom (up to [10M], [3:2 (8M)] or [16:9 (7M)] (DSC-W170 only...
... needed for shooting stationary subjects. The image size is set to 5×). Precision (Precision digital zoom) () Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of Smart zoom is exceeded. The camera enlarges the image using semi manual, [Single] is not available when: - When the ...precision digital zoom. However, note that the picture quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is shown in [Single] mode. • AF mode setting is invalid when the Face Detection function is activated. • When using optical zoom (up to [10M], [3:2 (8M)] or [16:9 (7M)] (DSC-W170 only...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... not emit light. • You cannot select semi manual. • If you shoot images with a Tele conversion lens (not supplied), the camera may be able to record images in the Scene Selection mode. - Attach a lens adaptor (not supplied), then attach a conversion lens. Customizing ... operation 1 page 74 Image size and total zoom scale using Smart zoom (Including optical zoom 5×) Size 5M 3M VGA 16:9 (2M) Total zoom scale DSC-W170 DSC-W150 Approx. 7.0 × Approx. 6.3 × Approx. 8.9 × Approx. 8.0 × Approx. 28 × Approx. 25 × Approx. 9.5 × Approx. ...
... not emit light. • You cannot select semi manual. • If you shoot images with a Tele conversion lens (not supplied), the camera may be able to record images in the Scene Selection mode. - Attach a lens adaptor (not supplied), then attach a conversion lens. Customizing ... operation 1 page 74 Image size and total zoom scale using Smart zoom (Including optical zoom 5×) Size 5M 3M VGA 16:9 (2M) Total zoom scale DSC-W170 DSC-W150 Approx. 7.0 × Approx. 6.3 × Approx. 8.9 × Approx. 8.0 × Approx. 28 × Approx. 25 × Approx. 9.5 × Approx. ...