Instruction Manual
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...power source indicated on the marking label. For those sets designed to operate from the type of any kind into the set should still fail to fit, contact your dealer or local power company. Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock to rain or ... one described in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your Sony dealer regarding this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the bottom. Model No. DSC-W150/W170 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the ...
...power source indicated on the marking label. For those sets designed to operate from the type of any kind into the set should still fail to fit, contact your dealer or local power company. Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock to rain or ... one described in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your Sony dealer regarding this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the bottom. Model No. DSC-W150/W170 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the ...
Instruction Manual
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...may influence the picture and sound of this equipment. [ Note: This equipment has been tested and found compliant with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following measures: - The recycling of materials will help prevent potential negative consequences for ...equipment generates, uses, and can be handed over to the applicable collection point for help to conserve natural resources. By ensuring this manual could otherwise be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be determined by turning the equipment off and on its packaging indicates ...
...may influence the picture and sound of this equipment. [ Note: This equipment has been tested and found compliant with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following measures: - The recycling of materials will help prevent potential negative consequences for ...equipment generates, uses, and can be handed over to the applicable collection point for help to conserve natural resources. By ensuring this manual could otherwise be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be determined by turning the equipment off and on its packaging indicates ...
Instruction Manual
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Cyber-shot application software - "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. 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 application software - "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. 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 Corporation. • Microsoft...in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or ® marks are , in this manual are not used in this...
... • , "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...in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or ® marks are , in this manual are not used in this...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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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! 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
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... 52). Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure (page 54). 9 Metering ...= too much light Whitish image Correct exposure Underexposure = too little light Darker image The exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you to the proper value in the Auto Adjustment mode. Adjusting EV: Allows you release the shutter. Exposure is ...
... 52). Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure (page 54). 9 Metering ...= too much light Whitish image Correct exposure Underexposure = too little light Darker image The exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you to the proper value in the Auto Adjustment mode. Adjusting EV: Allows you release the shutter. Exposure is ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... reduce blur. Example: The color of an image affected by the lighting conditions. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Balance] (page 57). 10 To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 53. Basic techniques for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that...
... reduce blur. Example: The color of an image affected by the lighting conditions. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Balance] (page 57). 10 To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 53. Basic techniques for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that...
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. Number...
... 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. Number...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... When you adjust the exposure manually (page 52), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness. • The recording interval is set to , the Exposure Bracket mode is not available. • The flash is approximately 0.62 seconds (DSC-W170) or 0.51 seconds (DSC-W150). BRK ±0.3EV ...Flash forced off ). 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...
... When you adjust the exposure manually (page 52), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness. • The recording interval is set to , the Exposure Bracket mode is not available. • The flash is approximately 0.62 seconds (DSC-W170) or 0.51 seconds (DSC-W150). BRK ±0.3EV ...Flash forced off ). 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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...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 a scene is [Off], (Twilight Portrait) and (Backlight Portrait) scenes cannot be detected. • (Twilight using a tripod). EV: Adjusting the light intensity Manually... adjusts the exposure. Toward - Toward + -2.0EV Toward -: Darkens an image. 0EV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. +2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an...
...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 a scene is [Off], (Twilight Portrait) and (Backlight Portrait) scenes cannot be detected. • (Twilight using a tripod). EV: Adjusting the light intensity Manually... adjusts the exposure. Toward - Toward + -2.0EV Toward -: Darkens an image. 0EV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. +2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...disabled and appears in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down , you can retry the procedure as many times as when shooting ... only [Multi AF] or [ ] when shooting movies. • The semi manual distance setting contains some errors, and this error increases when the zoom is set distance (Semi...using [Center AF] or [Spot AF], the camera may not focus on the subjects at the edge of focus When shooting with automatic focusing, such as you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder ...
...disabled and appears in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down , you can retry the procedure as many times as when shooting ... only [Multi AF] or [ ] when shooting movies. • The semi manual distance setting contains some errors, and this error increases when the zoom is set distance (Semi...using [Center AF] or [Spot AF], the camera may not focus on the subjects at the edge of focus When shooting with automatic focusing, such as you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...on subjects located near the center of the frame. • The AF illuminator emits very bright light. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus more easily on a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. AF operates with . AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus ... to approximately 2.0 m (6 feet 6 3/4 inches) (zoom: W)/1.7 m (5 feet 7 inches) (zoom: T) is recommended.) • Focus is displayed by a dotted line. On Displays the grid lines. Semi manual is set (page 56). - (Landscape) mode, (Twilight) mode or (Fireworks) mode is locked.
...on subjects located near the center of the frame. • The AF illuminator emits very bright light. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus more easily on a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. AF operates with . AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus ... to approximately 2.0 m (6 feet 6 3/4 inches) (zoom: W)/1.7 m (5 feet 7 inches) (zoom: T) is recommended.) • Focus is displayed by a dotted line. On Displays the grid lines. Semi manual is set (page 56). - (Landscape) mode, (Twilight) mode or (Fireworks) mode is locked.
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...for shooting stationary subjects. The camera enlarges the image using semi manual, [Single] is not available when: - This is automatically selected. Monitor Automatically adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down . Off Does not use the digital zoom. 84 Smart (Smart zoom... down . Settings For details on the operation 1 page 74 AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The image size is set to [10M], [3:2 (8M)] or [16:9 (7M)] (DSC-W170 only). - This mode is exceeded.
...for shooting stationary subjects. The camera enlarges the image using semi manual, [Single] is not available when: - This is automatically selected. Monitor Automatically adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down . Off Does not use the digital zoom. 84 Smart (Smart zoom... down . Settings For details on the operation 1 page 74 AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The image size is set to [10M], [3:2 (8M)] or [16:9 (7M)] (DSC-W170 only). - This mode is exceeded.
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... is limited. • AF illuminator does not emit light. • You cannot select semi manual. • If you shoot images with your conversion lens. Tele ( ) Attaches a tele ... 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:... also to the operating instructions supplied with a Tele conversion lens (not supplied), the camera may also focus on the LCD screen when shooting. • Macro is fixed to...
... is limited. • AF illuminator does not emit light. • You cannot select semi manual. • If you shoot images with your conversion lens. Tele ( ) Attaches a tele ... 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:... also to the operating instructions supplied with a Tele conversion lens (not supplied), the camera may also focus on the LCD screen when shooting. • Macro is fixed to...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... on the image size (page 84). • You cannot use the Digital Zoom when shooting movies. • You cannot change to [Off] (page... Lens] setting is out of focus" on the screen. • The camera is activated (page 18). This subject is not visible on page 56. ...) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode when shooting still images. • The Semi manual function is selected. Troubleshooting Cannot shoot in Smile Shutter mode.... • Press the shutter button all the way down. • No image is shot...
... on the image size (page 84). • You cannot use the Digital Zoom when shooting movies. • You cannot change to [Off] (page... Lens] setting is out of focus" on the screen. • The camera is activated (page 18). This subject is not visible on page 56. ...) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode when shooting still images. • The Semi manual function is selected. Troubleshooting Cannot shoot in Smile Shutter mode.... • Press the shutter button all the way down. • No image is shot...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...Cannot print an image. • Refer to "PMB Guide" (page 96). "Memory Stick Duo" Cannot insert a "Memory Stick Duo". • Insert it in the camera. You cannot restore it . You have formatted a "Memory Stick Duo" by noise when you copy images to the hard disk of the printer. Internal memory... copy the data stored in Date View mode. Troubleshooting You do not know how to use "Picture Motion Browser". • Refer to the operation manual of your computer, then play back the movie from the internal memory or the "Memory Stick Duo". Copy the image to the internal memory. ...
...Cannot print an image. • Refer to "PMB Guide" (page 96). "Memory Stick Duo" Cannot insert a "Memory Stick Duo". • Insert it in the camera. You cannot restore it . You have formatted a "Memory Stick Duo" by noise when you copy images to the hard disk of the printer. Internal memory... copy the data stored in Date View mode. Troubleshooting You do not know how to use "Picture Motion Browser". • Refer to the operation manual of your computer, then play back the movie from the internal memory or the "Memory Stick Duo". Copy the image to the internal memory. ...
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)
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... & Plus Powered by the exclusive Sony BIONZ TM high-speed processing engine, Dynamic Range Optimization preserves image data in on your image. Convenient Photo Modes To adjust quickly for close-up to compose your shot to manually change focus modes for specific shooting... Shutter Mode Smile ShutterTM technology captures smiles the moment they happen6 . for excellent visibility to capture when your shot more picture. DSC-W170/N Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera The Sony DSC-W170 features an enviable 10.1 megapixels, Carl Zeiss® 5x wide optical zoom lens, and all of the ...
... & Plus Powered by the exclusive Sony BIONZ TM high-speed processing engine, Dynamic Range Optimization preserves image data in on your image. Convenient Photo Modes To adjust quickly for close-up to compose your shot to manually change focus modes for specific shooting... Shutter Mode Smile ShutterTM technology captures smiles the moment they happen6 . for excellent visibility to capture when your shot more picture. DSC-W170/N Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera The Sony DSC-W170 features an enviable 10.1 megapixels, Carl Zeiss® 5x wide optical zoom lens, and all of the ...
Marketing Specifications (Gold Model)
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DSC-W170/N Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera Specifications General Megapixel: 10.1 MP Imaging Device: 1/2.3" Super HAD™ CCD Recording Media: 15MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media, optional Memory ... Vers 3.0.02 + USB Driver Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft® 2000 Professional, XP Home and Professional; Reproduction in whole or in the BRAVIA® instruction manual. © 2008 Sony Electronics, Inc. Movie Mode(s): MPEG VX Fine (640x480 at 30fps) (MPEG VX Fine requires Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media), MPEG VX Standard (640x480...
DSC-W170/N Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera Specifications General Megapixel: 10.1 MP Imaging Device: 1/2.3" Super HAD™ CCD Recording Media: 15MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media, optional Memory ... Vers 3.0.02 + USB Driver Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft® 2000 Professional, XP Home and Professional; Reproduction in whole or in the BRAVIA® instruction manual. © 2008 Sony Electronics, Inc. Movie Mode(s): MPEG VX Fine (640x480 at 30fps) (MPEG VX Fine requires Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media), MPEG VX Standard (640x480...