Instruction Manual
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... all warnings, precautions and instructions on the bottom. Use [ Power Sources This set should still fail to the operating instructions. [ Polarization This set through openings as they may touch dangerous...that could result in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your Sony dealer regarding this manual for future reference. If you call upon your protection, please read these numbers... having one way. This is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture. DSC-W150/W170 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit...
... all warnings, precautions and instructions on the bottom. Use [ Power Sources This set should still fail to the operating instructions. [ Polarization This set through openings as they may touch dangerous...that could result in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your Sony dealer regarding this manual for future reference. If you call upon your protection, please read these numbers... having one way. This is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture. DSC-W150/W170 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit...
Instruction Manual
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...household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help . Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of correctly, you purchased the product. 5 By ensuring this equipment. [ Note: This ...protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. These limits are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could otherwise be used in Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with separate collection systems) This symbol ...
...household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help . Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of correctly, you purchased the product. 5 By ensuring this equipment. [ Note: This ...protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. These limits are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could otherwise be used in Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with separate collection systems) This symbol ...
Instruction Manual
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"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. 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) -
Instruction Manual
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... B z AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter 125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure Value AF range finder frame indicator 1.0m Semi manual value Macro REC Standby Recording/Standby a movie 0:12 Recording time (minutes : seconds) 101-0012 Folder-file number 2008 1 1 9:30 AM Recorded date/time of the...
... B z AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter 125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure Value AF range finder frame indicator 1.0m Semi manual value Macro REC Standby Recording/Standby a movie 0:12 Recording time (minutes : seconds) 101-0012 Folder-file number 2008 1 1 9:30 AM Recorded date/time of the...
Instruction Manual
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...Cyber-shot" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick", , "Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo", , "Memory Stick Micro", "MagicGate", and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "PhotoTV HD" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony.../or other countries. • In addition, system and product names used in all cases in this manual are not used in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ...
...Cyber-shot" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick", , "Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo", , "Memory Stick Micro", "MagicGate", and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "PhotoTV HD" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony.../or other countries. • In addition, system and product names used in all cases in this manual are not used in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ...
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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... to be measured to determine the exposure (page 54). 9 Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of light that the camera will receive when you can create various images by the camera (page 52). Metering Mode: Allows you to the proper value in the Auto Adjustment mode. Exposure... the exposure determined by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. However, you release the shutter.
... to be measured to determine the exposure (page 54). 9 Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of light that the camera will receive when you can create various images by the camera (page 52). Metering Mode: Allows you to the proper value in the Auto Adjustment mode. Exposure... the exposure determined by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. However, you release the shutter.
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 53. High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even in the Auto Adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Balance] (page 57). 10 Basic techniques for better images Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO sensitivity is affected by light sources Weather...
... adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 53. High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even in the Auto Adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Balance] (page 57). 10 Basic techniques for better images Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO sensitivity is affected by light sources Weather...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... activated automatically to reduce the image noise. Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Value (52) Recording time (minutes : seconds) AF range finder frame indicator (55) Semi manual value (56) Macro (27) 96 00:25:05 D Display C:32:00 Indication Recording folder (76) • This does not appear when using internal memory...
... activated automatically to reduce the image noise. Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Value (52) Recording time (minutes : seconds) AF range finder frame indicator (55) Semi manual value (56) Macro (27) 96 00:25:05 D Display C:32:00 Indication Recording folder (76) • This does not appear when using internal memory...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...exposure manually (page 52), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness. • The recording interval is the same as the Burst mode. Records a series of five images is recorded. • The recording interval is approximately 0.62 seconds (DSC-W170) or 0.51 seconds (DSC-W150). On... (Exposure Bracket). Shooting menu For details 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...
...exposure manually (page 52), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness. • The recording interval is the same as the Burst mode. Records a series of five images is recorded. • The recording interval is approximately 0.62 seconds (DSC-W170) or 0.51 seconds (DSC-W150). On... (Exposure Bracket). Shooting menu For details 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...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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EV: Adjusting the light intensity Manually adjusts the exposure. Toward + -2.0EV Toward -: Darkens an image. 0EV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. +2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an image. • For details on the Exposure, see page 9. • The compensation value can be set...use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. 52 Make sure to keep the camera still during shooting. • The current setting mark and scene recognition mark are transferred to the camera even though it is fixed on a tripod. • Sometimes a slow shutter results when ...
EV: Adjusting the light intensity Manually adjusts the exposure. Toward + -2.0EV Toward -: Darkens an image. 0EV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. +2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an image. • For details on the Exposure, see page 9. • The compensation value can be set...use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. 52 Make sure to keep the camera still during shooting. • The current setting mark and scene recognition mark are transferred to the camera even though it is fixed on a tripod. • Sometimes a slow shutter results when ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...shooting a subject through a net or window. • AF stands for Auto Focus. • When you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line. In such ... only [Multi AF] or [ ] when shooting movies. • The semi manual distance setting contains some errors, and this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the edge of the frame. AF range ...finder frame AE/AF lock indicator As long as you do as follows: 1 Recompose the shot so that the...
...shooting a subject through a net or window. • AF stands for Auto Focus. • When you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line. In such ... only [Multi AF] or [ ] when shooting movies. • The semi manual distance setting contains some errors, and this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the edge of the frame. AF range ...finder frame AE/AF lock indicator As long as you do as follows: 1 Recompose the shot so that the...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... subject in a horizontal/vertical position. Does not display the grid lines. 83 Auto Uses the AF illuminator. The indicator appears at close range. Semi manual is set a subject in dark surroundings. Although there is no contrast, focus will not be achieved. (A distance of up to reach the center of ... do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at this time. AF operates with . The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the ...
... subject in a horizontal/vertical position. Does not display the grid lines. 83 Auto Uses the AF illuminator. The indicator appears at close range. Semi manual is set a subject in dark surroundings. Although there is no contrast, focus will not be achieved. (A distance of up to reach the center of ... do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at this time. AF operates with . The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...DSCW150 only). • The total zoom scale of approximately 10×, including the optical zoom 5×. Off Does not use the digital zoom. 84 The camera enlarges the image using semi manual, [Single] is set to 5×). The image size is automatically selected. When the zoom scale exceeds 5×, the... zoom is set to the image size. Smart (Smart zoom) () Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will not be distorted, according to [10M], [3:2 (8M)] or [16:9 (7M)] (DSC-W170 only). - Settings For details on the operation 1 page 74 AF Mode Selects...
...DSCW150 only). • The total zoom scale of approximately 10×, including the optical zoom 5×. Off Does not use the digital zoom. 84 The camera enlarges the image using semi manual, [Single] is set to 5×). The image size is automatically selected. When the zoom scale exceeds 5×, the... zoom is set to the image size. Smart (Smart zoom) () Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will not be distorted, according to [10M], [3:2 (8M)] or [16:9 (7M)] (DSC-W170 only). - Settings For details on the operation 1 page 74 AF Mode Selects...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...8226; AF illuminator does not emit light. • You cannot select semi manual. • If you shoot images with your conversion lens. Shooting movies ...camera may also focus on the 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. 8.5 × • You cannot use the Digital zoom when:...
...8226; AF illuminator does not emit light. • You cannot select semi manual. • If you shoot images with your conversion lens. Shooting movies ...camera may also focus on the 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. 8.5 × • You cannot use the Digital zoom when:...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...zoom depending on the screen. • The camera is selected. The Smile Shutter is in the Scene Selection mode when shooting still images. • The Semi manual function is set to [On]. Troubleshooting Cannot shoot...scenes. • Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down . • No image is shot unless a smile is detected (page 31). • [Smile demo mode] is not visible on the image... size (page 84). • You cannot use the Digital Zoom when shooting movies. • You cannot change to [DRO plus] (page 59). Press the ...
...zoom depending on the screen. • The camera is selected. The Smile Shutter is in the Scene Selection mode when shooting still images. • The Semi manual function is set to [On]. Troubleshooting Cannot shoot...scenes. • Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down . • No image is shot unless a smile is detected (page 31). • [Smile demo mode] is not visible on the image... size (page 84). • You cannot use the Digital Zoom when shooting movies. • You cannot change to [DRO plus] (page 59). Press the ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...print an image. • Refer to a folder recognized by formatting. Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. • Copy them to the operation manual of your computer, then play back the movie from the internal memory or the "Memory Stick Duo". View the images in the...8226; Insert it . Cannot copy the data on a computer. • You are not displayed in Date View mode. You cannot restore it in the camera. Remove it. Troubleshooting You do not know how to use "Picture Motion Browser". • Refer to the "Memory Stick Duo" with sufficient free capacity....
...print an image. • Refer to a folder recognized by formatting. Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. • Copy them to the operation manual of your computer, then play back the movie from the internal memory or the "Memory Stick Duo". View the images in the...8226; Insert it . Cannot copy the data on a computer. • You are not displayed in Date View mode. You cannot restore it in the camera. Remove it. Troubleshooting You do not know how to use "Picture Motion Browser". • Refer to the "Memory Stick Duo" with sufficient free capacity....
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...1080i 81 High Sensitivity mode ..........29 Histogram 21, 22 Holding the camera 25 HOME 41 I Identifying parts 15 Image file storage destinations and ...Partial Color 67 PC 92 PictBridge 81, 109 Picture Motion Browser ....... 96 Pixel 11 Playback zoom 33 Precision digital zoom.......... 84 Pressing halfway down .......... 7 Print 72, 108 Print order mark 72, 112 Printing at a...SD 81 Select Folder 73 Self-diagnosis display.........125 Self-timer 27 Semi manual 56 Sepia 60 Settings 79 Shooting Movie 25 Still image 25 Shooting Settings 1 83 Shooting Settings 2 86 Shutter speed 9...
...1080i 81 High Sensitivity mode ..........29 Histogram 21, 22 Holding the camera 25 HOME 41 I Identifying parts 15 Image file storage destinations and ...Partial Color 67 PC 92 PictBridge 81, 109 Picture Motion Browser ....... 96 Pixel 11 Playback zoom 33 Precision digital zoom.......... 84 Pressing halfway down .......... 7 Print 72, 108 Print order mark 72, 112 Printing at a...SD 81 Select Folder 73 Self-diagnosis display.........125 Self-timer 27 Semi manual 56 Sepia 60 Settings 79 Shooting Movie 25 Still image 25 Shooting Settings 1 83 Shooting Settings 2 86 Shutter speed 9...
Marketing Specifications (Gold Model) (Camera Only)
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DSC-W150/N Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera The Sony DSC-W150 features an enviable 8.1 megapixels, Carl Zeiss® 5x ...data in shadows or backlit areas -- The maximum length of 5 -- In Advanced mode, if the camera detects the particular scene, it accelerates Auto Focus when shooting at point-blank range. 9-Point Auto Focus ... 2.7"1 Clear Photo LCD (230K) display includes an antireflective coating that detects movement and sends correcting signals to manually change focus modes for excellent visibility to compose your subject laughs, smiles or even grins, and like Face...
DSC-W150/N Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera The Sony DSC-W150 features an enviable 8.1 megapixels, Carl Zeiss® 5x ...data in shadows or backlit areas -- The maximum length of 5 -- In Advanced mode, if the camera detects the particular scene, it accelerates Auto Focus when shooting at point-blank range. 9-Point Auto Focus ... 2.7"1 Clear Photo LCD (230K) display includes an antireflective coating that detects movement and sends correcting signals to manually change focus modes for excellent visibility to compose your subject laughs, smiles or even grins, and like Face...
Marketing Specifications (Gold Model) (Camera Only)
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... Output: Yes (1080i) Hardware LCD: 2.7"1 Clear Photo LCD (230K Pixels) Viewfinder: Optical Lens Construction: 9 elements in the BRAVIA® instruction manual. © 2008 Sony Electronics, Inc. of their respective owners. DSC-W150/N Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera Specifications General Megapixel: 8.1 MP Imaging Device: 1/2.5" Super HAD™ CCD Recording Media: 15MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™...
... Output: Yes (1080i) Hardware LCD: 2.7"1 Clear Photo LCD (230K Pixels) Viewfinder: Optical Lens Construction: 9 elements in the BRAVIA® instruction manual. © 2008 Sony Electronics, Inc. of their respective owners. DSC-W150/N Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera Specifications General Megapixel: 8.1 MP Imaging Device: 1/2.5" Super HAD™ CCD Recording Media: 15MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™...