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...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 the screen 28 Battery life and memory capacity 30 Battery life and number of images you can record/view 30 Recordable number of... supplied 9 1 Preparing the battery pack 10 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ........ 11 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 13 Shooting images easily 14 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display 15 Shooting in Smile Shutter mode 17 Viewing/...
...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 the screen 28 Battery life and memory capacity 30 Battery life and number of images you can record/view 30 Recordable number of... supplied 9 1 Preparing the battery pack 10 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ........ 11 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 13 Shooting images easily 14 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display 15 Shooting in Smile Shutter mode 17 Viewing/...
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...the provisions of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for effective use the camera near a location that the camera is working correctly. • The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. It may be repaired.... with the camera. [ Warning on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is manufactured using the camera (page 36). • Do not shake or strike the camera. If water enters inside the camera, a malfunction may appear on the LCD screen. However, some cases, the camera cannot be ...
...the provisions of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for effective use the camera near a location that the camera is working correctly. • The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. It may be repaired.... with the camera. [ Warning on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is manufactured using the camera (page 36). • Do not shake or strike the camera. If water enters inside the camera, a malfunction may appear on the LCD screen. However, some cases, the camera cannot be ...
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Change the battery with the tip of use and circumstances. • The Clock Set screen appears when you use the NP-FG1 battery pack (not supplied), the minutes also appear after the battery remaining indicator...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... (The warning indicator flashes.) • If you turn on and check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen.
Change the battery with the tip of use and circumstances. • The Clock Set screen appears when you use the NP-FG1 battery pack (not supplied), the minutes also appear after the battery remaining indicator...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... (The warning indicator flashes.) • If you turn on and check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen.
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...backlight (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 close subjects. [ Using the self-timer Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode... changes as follows: Indicators on r Indicators on* r Histogram on* r Indicators off* r LCD screen off [ Macro (Shooting close-up) Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to up . Normally, put the...
...backlight (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 close subjects. [ Using the self-timer Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode... changes as follows: Indicators on r Indicators on* r Histogram on* r Indicators off* r LCD screen off [ Macro (Shooting close-up) Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to up . Normally, put the...
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...forward, b to rewind. (Press z to return to normal playback.) Press V to display the volume control screen, then press b/B to the shooting mode, press again. 2Select an image with v, then press z. [ To...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 . Movie: Press z to ...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. Viewing/deleting images Speaker (Index)/ (playback zoom)...
...forward, b to rewind. (Press z to return to normal playback.) Press V to display the volume control screen, then press b/B to the shooting mode, press again. 2Select an image with v, then press z. [ To...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 . Movie: Press z to ...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. Viewing/deleting images Speaker (Index)/ (playback zoom)...
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... deletion, then press z again. 4 Press MENU and select [OK] with USB cable. 4 Start up "Music Transfer" installed to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. GB [ To play back a series of a date/folder, select [All Images in Date Range]/[All In This Folder...CD-ROM (supplied) 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 view an index screen Press (Index) to your computer and change the music. The setup screen appears. 2 Press (Slideshow) button again. The music ...
... deletion, then press z again. 4 Press MENU and select [OK] with USB cable. 4 Start up "Music Transfer" installed to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. GB [ To play back a series of a date/folder, select [All Images in Date Range]/[All In This Folder...CD-ROM (supplied) 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 view an index screen Press (Index) to your computer and change the music. The setup screen appears. 2 Press (Slideshow) button again. The music ...
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To the multi connector To audio/video input jacks Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) To view on TV Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). Set [COMPONENT] to [SD] when shooting movies. 20 [ To view images on HD (High Definition) TV, an HD Output Adaptor Cable (not supplied) is needed. • If you set the image size to [16:9], 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.
To the multi connector To audio/video input jacks Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) To view on TV Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). Set [COMPONENT] to [SD] when shooting movies. 20 [ To view images on HD (High Definition) TV, an HD Output Adaptor Cable (not supplied) is needed. • If you set the image size to [16:9], 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.
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...Press HOME to the shooting or viewing mode by pressing the HOME button again. 21 HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is set to display the HOME screen. Shooting Shooting Category Item Shoot photos or movies Guide 2 Select a category with b/B on the control button. ... 1 Select the desired setting with v/V, then press z. • The HOME screen is displayed 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). Learning...
...Press HOME to the shooting or viewing mode by pressing the HOME button again. 21 HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is set to display the HOME screen. Shooting Shooting Category Item Shoot photos or movies Guide 2 Select a category with b/B on the control button. ... 1 Select the desired setting with v/V, then press z. • The HOME screen is displayed 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). Learning...
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... Pressing HOME displays the following items. Only the available items are displayed on each item are displayed in the guide at the bottom of the screen. Categories Shooting View Images Slideshow Print Manage Memory Settings 22 Items Shooting Date View Folder View Favorites Slideshow Music Tool Download Music Print Memory Tool... 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 Zoom Auto Review Details on the screen.
... Pressing HOME displays the following items. Only the available items are displayed on each item are displayed in the guide at the bottom of the screen. Categories Shooting View Images Slideshow Print Manage Memory Settings 22 Items Shooting Date View Folder View Favorites Slideshow Music Tool Download Music Print Memory Tool... 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 Zoom Auto Review Details on the screen.
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... button. • If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing v/V until the item appears on the screen. 3 Select a setting with b/B. • If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing b/B until the item appears on the screen. • Select an item in playback mode, then press z. 4 Press MENU to display the menu. Using...
... button. • If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing v/V until the item appears on the screen. 3 Select a setting with b/B. • If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing b/B until the item appears on the screen. • Select an item in playback mode, then press z. 4 Press MENU to display the menu. Using...
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... Sets the level of the image or adds special effects. Scene Recognition Automatically detects the shooting conditions and then takes the shot. SteadyShot Selects the anti-blur mode. Shooting menu Scene Selection Selects the settings pre-adjusted to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.... 24 EV Adjusts Exposure. For details on the operation 1 page 23 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the screen. Face Detection Selects the priority subject for the Smile Shutter function. Only the available items are displayed on the mode setting (shooting...
... Sets the level of the image or adds special effects. Scene Recognition Automatically detects the shooting conditions and then takes the shot. SteadyShot Selects the anti-blur mode. Shooting menu Scene Selection Selects the settings pre-adjusted to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.... 24 EV Adjusts Exposure. For details on the operation 1 page 23 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the screen. Face Detection Selects the priority subject for the Smile Shutter function. Only the available items are displayed on the mode setting (shooting...
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...GB] folder to copy. • When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. 2 Follow the on the desktop. 27 GB When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the ...double- Adobe Reader is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". The screen below appears. [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your computer. 3 After copying is required to use the camera in detail. Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to view...
...GB] folder to copy. • When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. 2 Follow the on the desktop. 27 GB When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the ...double- Adobe Reader is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". The screen below appears. [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your computer. 3 After copying is required to use the camera in detail. Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to view...
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... screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the A control button, the display changes (page 16). [ When shooting still images • The indicators are limited in Easy Shooting mode. [ When shooting movies +2.0EV [ When playing back 28 Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • is for DSC-W150 only. • is for DSC-W170...
... screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the A control button, the display changes (page 16). [ When shooting still images • The indicators are limited in Easy Shooting mode. [ When shooting movies +2.0EV [ When playing back 28 Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • is for DSC-W150 only. • is for DSC-W170...
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... 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. Shooting once every 30 seconds. - The power ... temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). The brightness of LCD Backlight is set to up. - [AF Mode] is set to [Continuous]. - The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is low. - Note that the actual numbers may be less than...
... 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. Shooting once every 30 seconds. - The power ... temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). The brightness of LCD Backlight is set to up. - [AF Mode] is set to [Continuous]. - The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is low. - Note that the actual numbers may be less than...
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...camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may be checked. Cannot turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 22). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony... correctly to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on , the camera turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for the camera to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 ...11). Troubleshooting If you give consent that by sending the camera for about three minutes while the power is on the screen, refer to power up. • Insert the battery ...
...camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may be checked. Cannot turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 22). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony... correctly to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on , the camera turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for the camera to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 ...11). Troubleshooting If you give consent that by sending the camera for about three minutes while the power is on the screen, refer to power up. • Insert the battery ...
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... may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may cause malfunction or damage the camera. [ On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Charging method of your hand. - Do not...
... may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may cause malfunction or damage the camera. [ On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Charging method of your hand. - Do not...
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...of 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-... battery pack NP-BG1, 3.6 V NP-FG1 (not supplied), 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting, LCD screen on): 1.0 W Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage temperature: -20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F) Dimensions...
...of 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-... battery pack NP-BG1, 3.6 V NP-FG1 (not supplied), 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting, LCD screen on): 1.0 W Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage temperature: -20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F) Dimensions...