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... application software (supplied 26 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 27 Indicators on the screen 28 Battery life and memory capacity 30 Battery life and number of images you can record/view 30 Recordable number of still images and recordable time of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on using the camera 8 Getting started 9 Checking the...
... application software (supplied 26 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 27 Indicators on the screen 28 Battery life and memory capacity 30 Battery life and number of images you can record/view 30 Recordable number of still images and recordable time of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on using the camera 8 Getting started 9 Checking the...
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... LCD screen. Notes on using the camera [ Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up Do not turn on the camera again. [ On image data compatibility • The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA... (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera...
... LCD screen. Notes on using the camera [ Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up Do not turn on the camera again. [ On image data compatibility • The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA... (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera...
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... playback will stop soon. GB 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied). 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 the camera for the first time (page 13...
... playback will stop soon. GB 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied). 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 the camera for the first time (page 13...
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"Memory Stick Duo" Battery pack Make sure that the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to drop the battery pack. • Never remove the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" when the access lamp is not lit, then push the "Memory Stick Duo" in the "Memory Stick Duo"/internal memory. 12 Be sure not to data in once. Slide the battery eject lever. [ To remove the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover.
"Memory Stick Duo" Battery pack Make sure that the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to drop the battery pack. • Never remove the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" when the access lamp is not lit, then push the "Memory Stick Duo" in the "Memory Stick Duo"/internal memory. 12 Be sure not to data in once. Slide the battery eject lever. [ To remove the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover.
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...Record lamp (Orange) flashes. • Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the "Memory Stick Duo" or internal memory becomes full or when six images have the camera shoot the image automatically when any person displayed in the smile detection frame (Orange) smiles after pressing ...detected correctly depending on the conditions. • You cannot use the Digital Zoom function. • You cannot change the zoom ratio when the Smile Shutter is in focus if the distance between the camera and the subject is not detected, set Smile Detection mode. Smile Detection...
...Record lamp (Orange) flashes. • Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the "Memory Stick Duo" or internal memory becomes full or when six images have the camera shoot the image automatically when any person displayed in the smile detection frame (Orange) smiles after pressing ...detected correctly depending on the conditions. • You cannot use the Digital Zoom function. • You cannot change the zoom ratio when the Smile Shutter is in focus if the distance between the camera and the subject is not detected, set Smile Detection mode. Smile Detection...
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... Duo") or in Folder View (when using the internal memory). You can also transfer and change the music. [ To view an index screen Press (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is checked in the checkbox of the image. You can change the View Mode by selecting (View ... in the CD-ROM (supplied) to your computer and change the music to Help in step 2, then press z. To return to your computer. 3 Connect the camera and a computer with v, then press z. • To delete all the images of images with v/V/b/B. To cancel a selection, select an image you want to...
... Duo") or in Folder View (when using the internal memory). You can also transfer and change the music. [ To view an index screen Press (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is checked in the checkbox of the image. You can change the View Mode by selecting (View ... in the CD-ROM (supplied) to your computer and change the music to Help in step 2, then press z. To return to your computer. 3 Connect the camera and a computer with v, then press z. • To delete all the images of images with v/V/b/B. To cancel a selection, select an image you want to...
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...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 Guide 2 Select a category with b/B on the control button. 3 Select an item with v/V, then press z. [ When you select the (Manage Memory) or (Settings)...
...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 Guide 2 Select a category with b/B on the control button. 3 Select an item with v/V, then press z. [ When you select the (Manage Memory) or (Settings)...
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... Images Slideshow Print Manage Memory Settings 22 Items Shooting Date View Folder View Favorites Slideshow Music Tool Download Music Print Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool Format Change REC.Folder Internal Memory Tool Format Main Settings ...Main Settings 1 Beep Initialize Main Settings 2 USB Connect Video Out Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1 AF Illuminator AF Mode Conversion Lens Shooting Settings 2 Auto Orientation Clock Settings Language Setting Format Music Create REC.Folder Copy Function Guide Smile demo mode COMPONENT Wide Zoom Display Grid Line Digital...
... Images Slideshow Print Manage Memory Settings 22 Items Shooting Date View Folder View Favorites Slideshow Music Tool Download Music Print Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool Format Change REC.Folder Internal Memory Tool Format Main Settings ...Main Settings 1 Beep Initialize Main Settings 2 USB Connect Video Out Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1 AF Illuminator AF Mode Conversion Lens Shooting Settings 2 Auto Orientation Clock Settings Language Setting Format Music Create REC.Folder Copy Function Guide Smile demo mode COMPONENT Wide Zoom Display Grid Line Digital...
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...in the CD-ROM (supplied). 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 v10.5) Application software "Picture Motion Browser" Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP* SP2, Windows... and Starter (Edition) are not supported. • If your OS does not support USB connections, copy images by inserting the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick slot on your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever.
...in the CD-ROM (supplied). 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 v10.5) Application software "Picture Motion Browser" Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP* SP2, Windows... and Starter (Edition) are not supported. • If your OS does not support USB connections, copy images by inserting the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick slot on your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever.
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.../Number of images recorded in selected folder Recordable time (hours : minutes : seconds) C:32:00 ISO400 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 D C:32:00 + N Recording/playback Media ("Memory Stick Duo", Internal memory) Changing folder Scene Recognition AF illuminator Red-eye reduction Metering mode Flash mode Flash charging White balance Self-diagnosis display GB ISO number Exposure...
.../Number of images recorded in selected folder Recordable time (hours : minutes : seconds) C:32:00 ISO400 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 D C:32:00 + N Recording/playback Media ("Memory Stick Duo", Internal memory) Changing folder Scene Recognition AF illuminator Red-eye reduction Metering mode Flash mode Flash charging White balance Self-diagnosis display GB ISO number Exposure...
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...Detection function is low. - The numbers shown for images you can record/view are decreased under the following conditions: - Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and number of images you can record/view The numbers shown in the following tables assume a fully charged battery pack (... 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 flash is used frequently. - The camera has been turned on the conditions of use . • ...
...Detection function is low. - The numbers shown for images you can record/view are decreased under the following conditions: - Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and number of images you can record/view The numbers shown in the following tables assume a fully charged battery pack (... 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 flash is used frequently. - The camera has been turned on the conditions of use . • ...
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... be different. • You can select the image 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 4 GB 8 GB 10M 3 32 58 120 246 496...[Normal]. • When the number of remaining shootable images is greater 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
... be different. • You can select the image 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 4 GB 8 GB 10M 3 32 58 120 246 496...[Normal]. • When the number of remaining shootable images is greater 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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[ The approximate 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:... 6:03:10 11:59:00 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 The maximum length of movies The numbers in the table below show the...
[ The approximate 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:... 6:03:10 11:59:00 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 The maximum length of movies The numbers in the table below show the...
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...; The battery pack is on, the camera turns off suddenly. • If you give consent that the contents of the GB internal memory, Music files may be checked. The ...to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Replace it with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for the camera to push... the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 22). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cannot turn on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is dead. Replace ...
...; The battery pack is on, the camera turns off suddenly. • If you give consent that the contents of the GB internal memory, Music files may be checked. The ...to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Replace it with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for the camera to push... the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 22). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cannot turn on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is dead. Replace ...
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...pack. • You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Change the "Memory Stick Duo". • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other than . • Set the mode dial to ...other streaks appear on the image. Delete unnecessary images (page 18). - Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". If it with a new one of the following : - Do one . Vertical streaks appear when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining...
...pack. • You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Change the "Memory Stick Duo". • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other than . • Set the mode dial to ...other streaks appear on the image. Delete unnecessary images (page 18). - Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". If it with a new one of the following : - Do one . Vertical streaks appear when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining...
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... playback of image files on the PC to the "Memory Stick Duo" without using a computer or recorded with earlier Sony models cannot be played back. Play such images in Folder View (page 22). • Sometimes a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with another camera. • The camera is caused by pressing the shutter button all the...
... playback of image files on the PC to the "Memory Stick Duo" without using a computer or recorded with earlier Sony models cannot be played back. Play such images in Folder View (page 22). • Sometimes a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with another camera. • The camera is caused by pressing the shutter button all the...
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...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... Balance: Auto, Underwater 1,2, Flash File format (DCF compliant): Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording media: Internal Memory (approx. 15 MB), "Memory Stick Duo" Flash:Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure Index...
...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... Balance: Auto, Underwater 1,2, Flash File format (DCF compliant): Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording media: Internal Memory (approx. 15 MB), "Memory Stick Duo" Flash:Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure Index...
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... respective developers or manufacturers. Trademarks • , "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 Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, DirectX and Windows...
... respective developers or manufacturers. Trademarks • , "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 Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, DirectX and Windows...
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...on the LCD screen in Germany. When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in a cold location. These dots are not actual images shot using the camera. 2 Black, white, red, blue or green dots Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Notes on the battery pack • ...Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for long periods may cause malfunctions. This is . •...
...on the LCD screen in Germany. When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in a cold location. These dots are not actual images shot using the camera. 2 Black, white, red, blue or green dots Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Notes on the battery pack • ...Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for long periods may cause malfunctions. This is . •...
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...- On using the camera 2 Basic techniques for better images 7 Focus - Focusing on the screen 17 Changing the screen display 21 Using the internal memory 23 Basic Operations Using the mode dial 24 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode 25 Shooting still images (Scene Selection 28...Sensitivity: Setting the Smile Detection Sensitivity REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Scene Recognition: Determining the scene to be shot and taking the shot EV: Adjusting the light intensity ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity Metering Mode: Selecting the Metering Mode Focus: Changing the ...
...- On using the camera 2 Basic techniques for better images 7 Focus - Focusing on the screen 17 Changing the screen display 21 Using the internal memory 23 Basic Operations Using the mode dial 24 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode 25 Shooting still images (Scene Selection 28...Sensitivity: Setting the Smile Detection Sensitivity REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Scene Recognition: Determining the scene to be shot and taking the shot EV: Adjusting the light intensity ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity Metering Mode: Selecting the Metering Mode Focus: Changing the ...