Instruction Manual
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...time the smile level reaches the set Smile Detection mode. Faces are not facing the camera. • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. • You cannot use the Digital Zoom function. • You cannot change the zoom ratio when the Smile Shutter ...obtained if the surrounding brightness changes. • Faces may not be detected correctly when: - The subjects are partially hidden by b), the camera automatically operates the shutter and records up to set Smile Detection Sensitivity (indicated by sunglasses, masks, hats, etc. - Shooting in Smile Shutter...
...time the smile level reaches the set Smile Detection mode. Faces are not facing the camera. • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. • You cannot use the Digital Zoom function. • You cannot change the zoom ratio when the Smile Shutter ...obtained if the surrounding brightness changes. • Faces may not be detected correctly when: - The subjects are partially hidden by b), the camera automatically operates the shutter and records up to set Smile Detection Sensitivity (indicated by sunglasses, masks, hats, etc. - Shooting in Smile Shutter...
2008 Water Housing Cross Reference
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... videos with Sony. In fact, selected 2008 Cyber-shot cameras feature a new "Underwater" mode to compensate for the special lighting conditions beneath the water's surface. 2008 Water Housing Cross Reference MODEL NAME MPK-THE Compatible 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...
... videos with Sony. In fact, selected 2008 Cyber-shot cameras feature a new "Underwater" mode to compensate for the special lighting conditions beneath the water's surface. 2008 Water Housing Cross Reference MODEL NAME MPK-THE Compatible 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...
2008 Water Housing Cross Reference
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... water's surface • Fits selected Sony® Cyber-shot® digital still cameras • Allows underwater photography up to 132 feet deep • Works with the new "Underwater" mode on selected 2008 Cyber-shot cameras to optimize exposures beneath the surface (see example below) COMPARISON Underwater Mode on your Cyber-shot camera: OFF Underwater Mode on your Cyber-shot camera: ON Simulated images for illustrative...
... water's surface • Fits selected Sony® Cyber-shot® digital still cameras • Allows underwater photography up to 132 feet deep • Works with the new "Underwater" mode on selected 2008 Cyber-shot cameras to optimize exposures beneath the surface (see example below) COMPARISON Underwater Mode on your Cyber-shot camera: OFF Underwater Mode on your Cyber-shot camera: ON Simulated images for illustrative...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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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 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!
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Shooting Settings 1 83 AF Illuminator Grid Line AF Mode Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Shooting Settings - Main Settings 1 79 Beep Function Guide Initialize Smile demo mode Main Settings - Table of contents Main Settings - Shooting Settings 2...to a computer without "Picture Motion Browser".........101 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the "Memory Stick Duo 103 Using the "Music Transfer" (supplied 104 Using your Macintosh computer 105 Viewing "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide 107 5 Main Settings 2 81 USB Connect COMPONENT Video Out Wide Zoom Display...
Shooting Settings 1 83 AF Illuminator Grid Line AF Mode Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Shooting Settings - Main Settings 1 79 Beep Function Guide Initialize Smile demo mode Main Settings - Table of contents Main Settings - Shooting Settings 2...to a computer without "Picture Motion Browser".........101 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the "Memory Stick Duo 103 Using the "Music Transfer" (supplied 104 Using your Macintosh computer 105 Viewing "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide 107 5 Main Settings 2 81 USB Connect COMPONENT Video Out Wide Zoom Display...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...pixels = 9,980,928 pixels 2 Image size: 8M (DSC-W150 only) 3264 pixels × 2448 pixels = 7,990,272 pixels 3 Image size: VGA 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels Pixels Selecting the image size for better images Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is displayed in up more memory, and... of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up to A3+ size Example: An attached image to be sent by the number of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is shown by email 11 Basic techniques for use (page 12) Pixel Many pixels...
...pixels = 9,980,928 pixels 2 Image size: 8M (DSC-W150 only) 3264 pixels × 2448 pixels = 7,990,272 pixels 3 Image size: VGA 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels Pixels Selecting the image size for better images Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is displayed in up more memory, and... of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up to A3+ size Example: An attached image to be sent by the number of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is shown by email 11 Basic techniques for use (page 12) Pixel Many pixels...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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.... In index mode. - When you are rotating still images. - LCD screen off * The brightness of the LCD Backlight is set the LCD screen to up . During playback of movies. - When the Favorites List is displayed. - When you are using other cameras. • When you set to off . ... (Macro), the image is displayed. When the Date List is displayed. • During image playback, you turn the LCD screen off , the digital zoom does not function. Changing the screen display v (DISP) (Screen display) button Each time you view images in bright outside light, adjust the...
.... In index mode. - When you are rotating still images. - LCD screen off * The brightness of the LCD Backlight is set the LCD screen to up . During playback of movies. - When the Favorites List is displayed. - When you are using other cameras. • When you set to off . ... (Macro), the image is displayed. When the Date List is displayed. • During image playback, you turn the LCD screen off , the digital zoom does not function. Changing the screen display v (DISP) (Screen display) button Each time you view images in bright outside light, adjust the...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...between the subject and the background is seen through glass. - Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (... subject is backlit or there is displayed. 26 Shooting in the following situations: - Recompose the shot and focus again. The first flash adjusts the light quantity. • While charging the flash,...changes to undo the zoom. • When the zoom scale exceeds 5×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. If you can change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. Shooting ...
...between the subject and the background is seen through glass. - Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (... subject is backlit or there is displayed. 26 Shooting in the following situations: - Recompose the shot and focus again. The first flash adjusts the light quantity. • While charging the flash,...changes to undo the zoom. • When the zoom scale exceeds 5×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. If you can change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. Shooting ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... down. It is too dark or too bright. - Faces are not facing the camera. • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. • You cannot use the Digital Zoom function. • You cannot change the zoom ratio when the Smile Shutter is...If a smile is not detected, set Smile Detection Sensitivity (indicated by sunglasses, masks, hats, etc. - Basic Operations Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Shooting in Smile Shutter mode When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Select (Smile Shutter) mode from the mode dial. 2 Press the ...
... down. It is too dark or too bright. - Faces are not facing the camera. • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. • You cannot use the Digital Zoom function. • You cannot change the zoom ratio when the Smile Shutter is...If a smile is not detected, set Smile Detection Sensitivity (indicated by sunglasses, masks, hats, etc. - Basic Operations Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Shooting in Smile Shutter mode When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Select (Smile Shutter) mode from the mode dial. 2 Press the ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... with priority on . The Face Detection frame for the main subject will turn orange. • The frame for adjusting the focus when using the digital zoom. • When the Scene Selection mode is set to (Soft Snap) mode, the Face Detection function is activated. • When the Scene...by pressing the shutter button halfway down. • Faces may not be recognized correctly depending on the conditions. 48 Faces are not facing the camera. • Adults and children may not be detected. Detects the faces of your subjects can be detected correctly when: - The subjects are ...
... with priority on . The Face Detection frame for the main subject will turn orange. • The frame for adjusting the focus when using the digital zoom. • When the Scene Selection mode is set to (Soft Snap) mode, the Face Detection function is activated. • When the Scene...by pressing the shutter button halfway down. • Faces may not be recognized correctly depending on the conditions. 48 Faces are not facing the camera. • Adults and children may not be detected. Detects the faces of your subjects can be detected correctly when: - The subjects are ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... halfway down while a mark is displayed, the mark color turns green and scene recognition is changed to a scene recognition mark. (A total of two shots) If the camera does not recognize the scene, it shoots the image just as if scene recognition was set to be recognized. is... detects shooting conditions, such as backlight or an night scene, and then takes the shot. (Off) Does not use the Scene Recognition. (Auto) The camera detects conditions such as backlight or a night scene and takes the shot using digital zoom • The flash is set to (Flash Auto) or (Flash forced off). •...
... halfway down while a mark is displayed, the mark color turns green and scene recognition is changed to a scene recognition mark. (A total of two shots) If the camera does not recognize the scene, it shoots the image just as if scene recognition was set to be recognized. is... detects shooting conditions, such as backlight or an night scene, and then takes the shot. (Off) Does not use the Scene Recognition. (Auto) The camera detects conditions such as backlight or a night scene and takes the shot using digital zoom • The flash is set to (Flash Auto) or (Flash forced off). •...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen. • You can change the focus method only when [Face Detection] is set to [Off]. • You can retry the procedure as many times as you use Digital... 2 When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down to focus on the subject (AF lock). In such ... range finder frame AE/AF lock indicator As long as you do as follows: 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is tilted upward or downward. z If the subject is disabled and appears ...
...camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen. • You can change the focus method only when [Face Detection] is set to [Off]. • You can retry the procedure as many times as you use Digital... 2 When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down to focus on the subject (AF lock). In such ... range finder frame AE/AF lock indicator As long as you do as follows: 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is tilted upward or downward. z If the subject is disabled and appears ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...to the image size. However, note that the picture quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is set to [10M], [3:2 (8M)] or [16:9 (7M)] (DSC-W170 only). - Monitor Automatically adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down . This mode shortens the time needed for shooting... Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. This mode is useful for focusing. • Battery consumption is faster than in the following table. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using semi manual, [Single] is automatically selected.
...to the image size. However, note that the picture quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is set to [10M], [3:2 (8M)] or [16:9 (7M)] (DSC-W170 only). - Monitor Automatically adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down . This mode shortens the time needed for shooting... Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. This mode is useful for focusing. • Battery consumption is faster than in the following table. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using semi manual, [Single] is automatically selected.
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... 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. 8.5 × • You cannot use the Digital zoom when: - (Smile Shutter) mode is limited. ...8226; AF illuminator does not emit light. • You cannot select semi manual. • If you shoot images with a Tele conversion lens (not supplied), the camera may also focus on close subjects in...
... 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. 8.5 × • You cannot use the Digital zoom when: - (Smile Shutter) mode is limited. ...8226; AF illuminator does not emit light. • You cannot select semi manual. • If you shoot images with a Tele conversion lens (not supplied), the camera may also focus on close subjects in...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...to turn on a TV screen, you want to [HD(1080i)] in [HD(1080i)] signal format. By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using the camera abroad, it may be made on the HOME screen (page 81). • When using an HD output adaptor cable...camera. On "PhotoTV HD" This camera is used. PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. 91 Viewing images on the TV. Images shot with the "PhotoTV HD" standard. PhotoTV HD allows for the TV color system of the digital still camera...
...to turn on a TV screen, you want to [HD(1080i)] in [HD(1080i)] signal format. By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using the camera abroad, it may be made on the HOME screen (page 81). • When using an HD output adaptor cable...camera. On "PhotoTV HD" This camera is used. PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. 91 Viewing images on the TV. Images shot with the "PhotoTV HD" standard. PhotoTV HD allows for the TV color system of the digital still camera...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is not handled by your photo printing service shop, copy the images you want to print out to another medium such as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can take a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with the camera to a... repeat steps 3 and 4. 112 DPOF To remove the mark Select the images from the camera. Printing at a shop You can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer. • You cannot mark ...
...DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is not handled by your photo printing service shop, copy the images you want to print out to another medium such as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can take a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with the camera to a... repeat steps 3 and 4. 112 DPOF To remove the mark Select the images from the camera. Printing at a shop You can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer. • You cannot mark ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... in Smile Shutter mode. • Press the shutter button all the way down. • No image is shot unless a smile is detected (page 31). • [Smile demo mode] is set to [DRO plus] ... on the display. • The anti-blur function may not work . • You cannot use the Digital Zoom when shooting movies. • You cannot change the zoom scale when: - Recording takes a long time... zoom depending on the screen. • The camera is selected. The image is out of focus. • The subject is in the Scene Selection mode when shooting still images. • The Semi manual function is...
... in Smile Shutter mode. • Press the shutter button all the way down. • No image is shot unless a smile is detected (page 31). • [Smile demo mode] is set to [DRO plus] ... on the display. • The anti-blur function may not work . • You cannot use the Digital Zoom when shooting movies. • You cannot change the zoom scale when: - Recording takes a long time... zoom depending on the screen. • The camera is selected. The image is out of focus. • The subject is in the Scene Selection mode when shooting still images. • The Semi manual function is...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...occurring and white, black, red, purple, or other streaks appear on the image. The same image is shot several times. • [REC Mode] is set to confirm the recordable range, use the LCD screen...is not a malfunction. Vertical streaks appear when you view the screen in a dark place. • The camera is in the image when you are not recorded (page 2). The eyes of the subject come out red... and remain on the screen. • This is low. The image seen through the finder while the digital zoom is attempting to [On] (page 59). • Shoot the subject at a distance closer than ...
...occurring and white, black, red, purple, or other streaks appear on the image. The same image is shot several times. • [REC Mode] is set to confirm the recordable range, use the LCD screen...is not a malfunction. Vertical streaks appear when you view the screen in a dark place. • The camera is in the image when you are not recorded (page 2). The eyes of the subject come out red... and remain on the screen. • This is low. The image seen through the finder while the digital zoom is attempting to [On] (page 59). • Shoot the subject at a distance closer than ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...the printer. Cannot print images with the date. • Using "Picture Motion Browser", you still cannot print your printer, cancel the trimming or borderless settings. If an error message is ... whether the printer provides these functions or not. • When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges .... Images are properly connected using cameras other than the camera or images modified with a computer may not be cut off . Especially when you print an image shot with the image size set to...
...the printer. Cannot print images with the date. • Using "Picture Motion Browser", you still cannot print your printer, cancel the trimming or borderless settings. If an error message is ... whether the printer provides these functions or not. • When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges .... Images are properly connected using cameras other than the camera or images modified with a computer may not be cut off . Especially when you print an image shot with the image size set to...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... 130). For use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may need repair. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the camera again, or taking out and inserting the "Memory Stick Duo" several times. • The internal memory has experienced...alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on again. Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Insert a new "Memory Stick Duo".
... 130). For use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may need repair. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the camera again, or taking out and inserting the "Memory Stick Duo" several times. • The internal memory has experienced...alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on again. Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Insert a new "Memory Stick Duo".