Instruction Manual
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...Read this first 4 Notes on using the camera 8 Getting started 9 Checking the accessories 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 ...power 33 Shooting still images/movies 34 Viewing images 35 Precautions 36 Specifications 37 7 HOME/Menu 21 Using the HOME screen 21 HOME items 22 GB Using menu items 23 Menu items 24 Enjoying your computer 26 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 26 Viewing "Cyber-shot...
...Read this first 4 Notes on using the camera 8 Getting started 9 Checking the accessories 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 ...power 33 Shooting still images/movies 34 Viewing images 35 Precautions 36 Specifications 37 7 HOME/Menu 21 Using the HOME screen 21 HOME items 22 GB Using menu items 23 Menu items 24 Enjoying your computer 26 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 26 Viewing "Cyber-shot...
Instruction Manual
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The CHARGE lamp lights up, and charging starts. Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use with compatible Sony batteries. 10 If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off , charging is connected to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a...See page 30 for the number of 25 °C (77 °F). When the CHARGE lamp turns off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket). • When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the battery pack from ...
The CHARGE lamp lights up, and charging starts. Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use with compatible Sony batteries. 10 If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off , charging is connected to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a...See page 30 for the number of 25 °C (77 °F). When the CHARGE lamp turns off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket). • When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the battery pack from ...
Instruction Manual
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... be correct depending on conditions of the battery pack. 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. Remaining charge indicator Status Sufficient power remaining Battery almost fully charged Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon. Change the battery with the tip of ... warning indicator flashes.) • If you use and circumstances. • The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on and check the remaining battery charge on the camera for the first time (page 13). 11 Insert the battery pack while pressing the battery eject lever with fully...
... be correct depending on conditions of the battery pack. 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. Remaining charge indicator Status Sufficient power remaining Battery almost fully charged Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon. Change the battery with the tip of ... warning indicator flashes.) • If you use and circumstances. • The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on and check the remaining battery charge on the camera for the first time (page 13). 11 Insert the battery pack while pressing the battery eject lever with fully...
Instruction Manual
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... 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 GB 1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 2 Select each item with...
... 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 GB 1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 2 Select each item with...
Instruction Manual
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... b/B to play back the images. [ To delete images 1 Display the image you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on the control button. Movie: Press z to adjust the volume. • Sometimes images shot using earlier Sony models cannot be played back. Viewing/deleting images Speaker (Index)/ (playback zoom) button (playback zoom) button.... 2 Select [Delete] with v/V and select [This Image] with b/B, then press z. 3 Select [OK] with v, then press z. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press while displaying a still image.
... b/B to play back the images. [ To delete images 1 Display the image you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on the control button. Movie: Press z to adjust the volume. • Sometimes images shot using earlier Sony models cannot be played back. Viewing/deleting images Speaker (Index)/ (playback zoom) button (playback zoom) button.... 2 Select [Delete] with v/V and select [This Image] with b/B, then press z. 3 Select [OK] with v, then press z. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press while displaying a still image.
Instruction Manual
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...set to [Single]. - [SteadyShot] is set to [Shooting]. - The flash strobes once every two times. - The power turns on and off many times. - The flash is low. - The Face Detection function is switched alternately between the W..." as necessary. The zoom is activated. 30 The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is based on the...8226; 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...
...set to [Single]. - [SteadyShot] is set to [Shooting]. - The flash strobes once every two times. - The power turns on and off many times. - The flash is low. - The Face Detection function is switched alternately between the W..." as necessary. The zoom is activated. 30 The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is based on the...8226; 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...
Instruction Manual
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... to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 22). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The power turns off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on , the camera turns off suddenly. • If you do...
... to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 22). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The power turns off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on , the camera turns off suddenly. • If you do...
Instruction Manual
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... not sit down in a chair or other settings regardless of whether the power is designed for use the camera, but the date and time will not be clear. [ On the internal rechargeable backup battery The camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other ... will not be sure to evaporate. In this case, be indicated. If moisture condensation occurs Turn off . 36 However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you can still use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F)....
... not sit down in a chair or other settings regardless of whether the power is designed for use the camera, but the date and time will not be clear. [ On the internal rechargeable backup battery The camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other ... will not be sure to evaporate. In this case, be indicated. If moisture condensation occurs Turn off . 36 However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you can still use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F)....
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...cameras. • When you turn the LCD screen off. • A large difference in the histogram displayed during shooting and playback may occur when: - When you are rotating still... images. - When you select (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro), the image is off, the indicators will be on * Indicators off* During playback, the image information is slow or fast. • The histogram may not appear for about two seconds. • If you set to off, the digital...displayed. - The flash strobes. - However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. • The ...
...cameras. • When you turn the LCD screen off. • A large difference in the histogram displayed during shooting and playback may occur when: - When you are rotating still... images. - When you select (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro), the image is off, the indicators will be on * Indicators off* During playback, the image information is slow or fast. • The histogram may not appear for about two seconds. • If you set to off, the digital...displayed. - The flash strobes. - However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. • The ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...turned on automatically and set to the shooting mode, press the (Playback) button again. 2 Select an image with v/V/b/B. Shows the displayed area of image size [320] are displayed in a smaller size. • Sometimes images shot using earlier Sony...1 Press the (Playback) button. • If you press the (Playback) button when the camera is powered off, the camera is enlarged. • To store enlarged images, see [Trimming] (page 66). 33 To cancel... zoom) Press while displaying a still image. Adjust the position with b/B on the control button. To switch to playback mode.
...turned on automatically and set to the shooting mode, press the (Playback) button again. 2 Select an image with v/V/b/B. Shows the displayed area of image size [320] are displayed in a smaller size. • Sometimes images shot using earlier Sony...1 Press the (Playback) button. • If you press the (Playback) button when the camera is powered off, the camera is enlarged. • To store enlarged images, see [Trimming] (page 66). 33 To cancel... zoom) Press while displaying a still image. Adjust the position with b/B on the control button. To switch to playback mode.
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Customizing the settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings 5 Select a setting with v/V, then press z. If not, press b. • This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off. • The camera is shown as an option on the screen, then press z. To cancel the setting change Select [Cancel] if it is set to the shooting or viewing mode by pressing the HOME button again. 75
Customizing the settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings 5 Select a setting with v/V, then press z. If not, press b. • This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off. • The camera is shown as an option on the screen, then press z. To cancel the setting change Select [Cancel] if it is set to the shooting or viewing mode by pressing the HOME button again. 75
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/ shutter button. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera, the function guide appears. Off Does not display the function guide. Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. ...sure not to default settings" appears. 2 Select [OK] with . The message "Reset to power off the beep/shutter sound. Customizing the settings 79 Off Turns off the camera while initializing. Shutter Turns on the control button, then press z. On Displays the function guide. Function Guide When you operate...
...on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/ shutter button. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera, the function guide appears. Off Does not display the function guide. Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. ...sure not to default settings" appears. 2 Select [OK] with . The message "Reset to power off the beep/shutter sound. Customizing the settings 79 Off Turns off the camera while initializing. Shutter Turns on the control button, then press z. On Displays the function guide. Function Guide When you operate...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... Stage 1: Preparing the camera Prepare the camera for multi-use a fully charged battery pack to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing. 1 Press the HOME button to display the HOME screen. 2 Select (Settings) with v/V, then press z. Printing still images 109 MENU button ...using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using the cable for connection to the printer, using the camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. • "PictBridge" is based on the CIPA standard. ...
... Stage 1: Preparing the camera Prepare the camera for multi-use a fully charged battery pack to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing. 1 Press the HOME button to display the HOME screen. 2 Select (Settings) with v/V, then press z. Printing still images 109 MENU button ...using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using the cable for connection to the printer, using the camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. • "PictBridge" is based on the CIPA standard. ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...turn on pages 115 to the page explaining the symptom and cause or the appropriate corrective action. If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the screen, see page 125. 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for repair, you experience trouble with the camera..., try the following items to jump to 124. Battery pack and power 115 "Memory Stick Duo" 121 Shooting still images/movies 115 ...items on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 79). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for about ...
...turn on pages 115 to the page explaining the symptom and cause or the appropriate corrective action. If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the screen, see page 125. 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for repair, you experience trouble with the camera..., try the following items to jump to 124. Battery pack and power 115 "Memory Stick Duo" 121 Shooting still images/movies 115 ...items on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 79). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for about ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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The power turns off suddenly. • If you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. The remaining charge indicator is dead (page 132). Shooting still images/movies Cannot...wearing down the battery pack. Delete unnecessary images (page 39). - Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly to charge the battery. Cannot turn on , the camera turns off automatically to [640(Fine)] when recording movies.
The power turns off suddenly. • If you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. The remaining charge indicator is dead (page 132). Shooting still images/movies Cannot...wearing down the battery pack. Delete unnecessary images (page 39). - Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly to charge the battery. Cannot turn on , the camera turns off automatically to [640(Fine)] when recording movies.
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time. • This is discharged. Troubleshooting The lens gets fogged. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Insert a charged ...; Set the date and time again (page 87). 124 The lens does not move when you turn off the camera. • The battery pack is not a malfunction. Turn off . The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera. • Set the date and time again (page 87). • The internal rechargeable backup battery...
The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time. • This is discharged. Troubleshooting The lens gets fogged. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Insert a charged ...; Set the date and time again (page 87). 124 The lens does not move when you turn off the camera. • The battery pack is not a malfunction. Turn off . The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera. • Set the date and time again (page 87). • The internal rechargeable backup battery...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...messages Self-diagnosis display If a code starting with a letter of the camera. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Insert a new "Memory Stick Duo". Initialize the camera (page 79), then turn the power on the "Memory Stick Duo". Format the internal memory or the ...on again. Turn the power off and on the conditions of use with the camera's hardware. E:61:ss E:62:ss E:91:ss • A camera malfunction has occurred. Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may flash even though there are still 5 to 10...
...messages Self-diagnosis display If a code starting with a letter of the camera. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Insert a new "Memory Stick Duo". Initialize the camera (page 79), then turn the power on the "Memory Stick Duo". Format the internal memory or the ...on again. Turn the power off and on the conditions of use with the camera's hardware. E:61:ss E:62:ss E:91:ss • A camera malfunction has occurred. Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may flash even though there are still 5 to 10...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Warning indicators and messages Unable to detect face for which date management by the camera is unavailable under these settings (page 30). Delete images from the Date View. 128 Recover data Recovering data • Date information or other data is recovered in cases where images have been deleted on the PC. • The number of images exceeds that for retouch • Retouching may not be possible depending on again • The lens malfunction. Self-Timer is invalid • The self-timer is possible. Turn the power off and on the image.
Warning indicators and messages Unable to detect face for which date management by the camera is unavailable under these settings (page 30). Delete images from the Date View. 128 Recover data Recovering data • Date information or other data is recovered in cases where images have been deleted on the PC. • The number of images exceeds that for retouch • Retouching may not be possible depending on again • The lens malfunction. Self-Timer is invalid • The self-timer is possible. Turn the power off and on the image.