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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 ... mode 17 Viewing/deleting images 18 Learning the various functions - Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 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)...
...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 ... mode 17 Viewing/deleting images 18 Learning the various functions - Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 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)...
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... system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera is working correctly. • The camera is lit. It may be repaired. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other equipment will play back images recorded or edited with the...
... system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera is working correctly. • The camera is lit. It may be repaired. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other equipment will play back images recorded or edited with the...
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"Cyber-shot Handbook" • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ - Hook 9 "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. 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 application software -
"Cyber-shot Handbook" • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ - Hook 9 "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. 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 application software -
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...). 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 (approx. 15 MB). [ To check the remaining battery charge Press POWER to turn on conditions of..."Memory Stick Duo" until the correct remaining charge indicator appears. • The remaining charge indicator may not be correct depending on the camera for the first time (page 13). 11 Remaining charge indicator Status Sufficient power remaining Battery almost fully charged Battery half full Battery low...
...). 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 (approx. 15 MB). [ To check the remaining battery charge Press POWER to turn on conditions of..."Memory Stick Duo" until the correct remaining charge indicator appears. • The remaining charge indicator may not be correct depending on the camera for the first time (page 13). 11 Remaining charge indicator Status Sufficient power remaining Battery almost fully charged Battery half full Battery low...
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...). [ 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 the control button. GB 1 Select ...z. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value 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...
...). [ 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 the control button. GB 1 Select ...z. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value 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...
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When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera, with the shutter button. Shooting images easily Finder Record lamp Microphone Flash ɠ Shutter button W/T (Zoom) button Mode dial MENU button Self-timer lamp/ Smile ...
When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera, with the shutter button. Shooting images easily Finder Record lamp Microphone Flash ɠ Shutter button W/T (Zoom) button Mode dial MENU button Self-timer lamp/ Smile ...
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... the focus on a distant subject. Fireworks Shoots fireworks in natural colors using the menu. Underwater Shoots underwater in all their splendor. Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. Beach Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with audio. SCN* Scene Selection Selects a setting from the Scene Selection menu...
... the focus on a distant subject. Fireworks Shoots fireworks in natural colors using the menu. Underwater Shoots underwater in all their splendor. Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. Beach Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with audio. SCN* Scene Selection Selects a setting from the Scene Selection menu...
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... display and brightness changes as follows: Indicators on r Indicators on* r Histogram on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to up. 16 [ W/T Using the zoom Press T to zoom, press W to undo zoom. [ Flash (Selecting... (default setting). : Flash forced on : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is slow in this mode. : Macro The camera adjusts the focus with priority on the control button. Each time you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds...
... display and brightness changes as follows: Indicators on r Indicators on* r Histogram on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to up. 16 [ W/T Using the zoom Press T to zoom, press W to undo zoom. [ Flash (Selecting... (default setting). : Flash forced on : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is slow in this mode. : Macro The camera adjusts the focus with priority on the control button. Each time you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds...
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...Detection] (page 24). • If a smile is not detected, set the [Smile Detection Sensitivity] (page 24). • You can have the camera shoot the image automatically when any person displayed in the smile detection frame (Orange) smiles after pressing the shutter button all the way down . Smile... obtained if the surrounding brightness changes. • Faces 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 changed after pressing the shutter button all the way down...
...Detection] (page 24). • If a smile is not detected, set the [Smile Detection Sensitivity] (page 24). • You can have the camera shoot the image automatically when any person displayed in the smile detection frame (Orange) smiles after pressing the shutter button all the way down . Smile... obtained if the surrounding brightness changes. • Faces 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 changed after pressing the shutter button all the way down...
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... playback mode. Movie: Press z 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. To cancel the playback zoom, press z. 18 Press the HOME button, select [ Folder View]...z. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press while displaying a still image. To switch to adjust the volume. • Sometimes images shot using earlier Sony models cannot be played back. To undo the zoom, press . Adjust the position with v/V/b/B. Viewing/deleting images Speaker (Index)/ (playback zoom) button...
... playback mode. Movie: Press z 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. To cancel the playback zoom, press z. 18 Press the HOME button, select [ Folder View]...z. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press while displaying a still image. To switch to adjust the volume. • Sometimes images shot using earlier Sony models cannot be played back. To undo the zoom, press . Adjust the position with v/V/b/B. Viewing/deleting images Speaker (Index)/ (playback zoom) button...
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... 22). 2 Install the software included in Folder View (when using the "Memory Stick Duo") or in the CD-ROM (supplied) to your computer. 3 Connect the camera and a computer with v/V/b/B. The music will change together with effects and music (Slideshow) 1 Press (Slideshow) button. [ To view an index screen Press (Index) to your...
... 22). 2 Install the software included in Folder View (when using the "Memory Stick Duo") or in the CD-ROM (supplied) to your computer. 3 Connect the camera and a computer with v/V/b/B. The music will change together with effects and music (Slideshow) 1 Press (Slideshow) button. [ To view an index screen Press (Index) to your...
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[ To view images on TV Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). To the multi connector To audio/video input jacks Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) To view on HD (High Definition) TV, an HD Output Adaptor Cable (not supplied) is needed. • If you can record images in the size that fills the entire screen of the HD TV. • You cannot view movies output in [HD (1080i)] signal format. Set [COMPONENT] to [16:9], you set the image size to [SD] when shooting movies. 20
[ To view images on TV Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). To the multi connector To audio/video input jacks Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) To view on HD (High Definition) TV, an HD Output Adaptor Cable (not supplied) is needed. • If you can record images in the size that fills the entire screen of the HD TV. • You cannot view movies output in [HD (1080i)] signal format. Set [COMPONENT] to [16:9], you set the image size to [SD] when shooting movies. 20
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...; Control button GB 1 Press HOME to the shooting or viewing mode by pressing b. 2 Select a setting with v/V, then press z. • The camera is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing). Shooting Shooting Category Item Shoot photos or movies...
...; Control button GB 1 Press HOME to the shooting or viewing mode by pressing b. 2 Select a setting with v/V, then press z. • The camera is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing). Shooting Shooting Category Item Shoot photos or movies...
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... OS upgrades are not supported. • Your computer must be pre-installed with the camera on the operating environment of "Picture Motion Browser" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CDROM (supplied), you can view images shot with an OS listed above. By using the software in the CD-ROM (supplied). Enjoying...
... OS upgrades are not supported. • Your computer must be pre-installed with the camera on the operating environment of "Picture Motion Browser" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CDROM (supplied), you can view images shot with an OS listed above. By using the software in the CD-ROM (supplied). Enjoying...
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...Macintosh users 1 Turn on the desktop. 27 click the shortcut created on your computer, and insert the CD- GB When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the installation is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". Adobe Reader is required to...the screen for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. 2 Follow the on your computer. 3 After copying is complete, double- ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Select the [Handbook] folder and copy "Handbook.pdf" stored in the [GB] folder to use the camera in the CD-ROM (...
...Macintosh users 1 Turn on the desktop. 27 click the shortcut created on your computer, and insert the CD- GB When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the installation is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". Adobe Reader is required to...the screen for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. 2 Follow the on your computer. 3 After copying is complete, double- ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Select the [Handbook] folder and copy "Handbook.pdf" stored in the [GB] folder to use the camera in the CD-ROM (...
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...- The brightness of LCD Backlight is set to up. - [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor]. - [SteadyShot] is set to [Continuous]. - 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. [ When viewing... 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. 195 Approx. 230 Approx. 200 Approx. 240 No.
...- The brightness of LCD Backlight is set to up. - [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor]. - [SteadyShot] is set to [Continuous]. - 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. [ When viewing... 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. 195 Approx. 230 Approx. 200 Approx. 240 No.
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...500 990 1990 16:9 (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 6 10 96... 4 5 16 128 MB 39 51 81 782 40 42 132 (Units: Images) "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with the camera 256 MB 512 MB 72 92 148 1420 73 77 236 149 190 305 2932 151 159 489 1 GB 306 390 625... than 9,999, the ">9999" 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
...500 990 1990 16:9 (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 6 10 96... 4 5 16 128 MB 39 51 81 782 40 42 132 (Units: Images) "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with the camera 256 MB 512 MB 72 92 148 1420 73 77 236 149 190 305 2932 151 159 489 1 GB 306 390 625... than 9,999, the ">9999" 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
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... recordable time of time you can shoot continuously is about 10 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with the camera Size Approx. 15 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 640(Fine) - - 0:02:50 0:06:00 0:12:30 0:25:10 0:49...:59:00 24:04:10 • Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • The camera does not support HD recordings or playbacks for movies. 32
... recordable time of time you can shoot continuously is about 10 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with the camera Size Approx. 15 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 640(Fine) - - 0:02:50 0:06:00 0:12:30 0:25:10 0:49...:59:00 24:04:10 • Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • The camera does not support HD recordings or playbacks for movies. 32
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... Troubleshooting If you give consent that by sending the camera for about three minutes while the power is discharged. Cannot turn on , the camera turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for the camera to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for ...is on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 22). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Turn on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to push...
... Troubleshooting If you give consent that by sending the camera for about three minutes while the power is discharged. Cannot turn on , the camera turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for the camera to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for ...is on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 22). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Turn on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to push...
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... one . Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject. • The smear phenomenon is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when 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. Shooting still images/movies...
... one . Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject. • The smear phenomenon is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when 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. Shooting still images/movies...