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... 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 ...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) ........ 11 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 13 Shooting images easily 14 Mode ...
... 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 ...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) ........ 11 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 13 Shooting images easily 14 Mode ...
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... content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to water. Otherwise, the internal memory data or "Memory Stick Duo" may cause the malfunction of the pixels are a normal result of the camera or recording media, etc.... • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before 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 the camera. [ Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other...
... content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to water. Otherwise, the internal memory data or "Memory Stick Duo" may cause the malfunction of the pixels are a normal result of the camera or recording media, etc.... • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before 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 the camera. [ Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other...
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... the first time (page 13). 11 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...
... the first time (page 13). 11 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...
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[ To remove the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. 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 "Memory Stick Duo" Battery pack Make sure that the access lamp is lit. 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. 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 "Memory Stick Duo" Battery pack Make sure that the access lamp is lit. Be sure not to data in once. Slide the battery eject lever.
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...when: - It is not detected, set Smile Detection mode. Faces are not facing the camera. • Smiles 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 in... 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 the...
...when: - It is not detected, set Smile Detection mode. Faces are not facing the camera. • Smiles 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 in... 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 the...
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...music. Then select [ Music Tool] t [Download Music] in (page 22). 2 Install the software included in Folder View (when using the internal memory). You can also transfer and change the music to your computer and change together with v/V/b/B. To cancel a selection, select an image you have selected for... screen, press z. • In the default setting, images are displayed in Date View (when using the "Memory Stick Duo") or in the CD-ROM (supplied) to your computer. 3 Connect the camera and a computer with USB cable. 4 Start up "Music Transfer" installed to your desired music. To return ...
...music. Then select [ Music Tool] t [Download Music] in (page 22). 2 Install the software included in Folder View (when using the internal memory). You can also transfer and change the music to your computer and change together with v/V/b/B. To cancel a selection, select an image you have selected for... screen, press z. • In the default setting, images are displayed in Date View (when using the "Memory Stick Duo") or in the CD-ROM (supplied) to your computer. 3 Connect the camera and a computer with USB cable. 4 Start up "Music Transfer" installed to your desired music. To return ...
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... 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) category 1 Select the desired setting with v/V, then press z. • The HOME screen is displayed by pressing the HOME button again. 21 ...ɟ ɠ 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).
... 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) category 1 Select the desired setting with v/V, then press z. • The HOME screen is displayed by pressing the HOME button again. 21 ...ɟ ɠ 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).
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...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...
...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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...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". 26 By using the software in the CD-ROM (...Memory Stick slot on your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) For Windows users For Macintosh users USB connection Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP* SP2, Windows Vista* Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to "Cyber-shot...
...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". 26 By using the software in the CD-ROM (...Memory Stick slot on your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) For Windows users For Macintosh users USB connection Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP* SP2, Windows Vista* Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to "Cyber-shot...
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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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...number of 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 Face Detection function is used frequently. - Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and number of images you can record/... of 25 °C (77 °F). of Images Approx. 8200 • Viewing single images in the table depending 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 still images ...
...number of 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 Face Detection function is used frequently. - Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and number of images you can record/... of 25 °C (77 °F). of Images Approx. 8200 • Viewing single images in the table depending 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 still images ...
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... 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
... 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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...refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 22). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. ... (page 10). • The battery pack is discharged. Turn on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may be checked. Be aware that the contents of the GB internal memory, Music files may take a few moments for repair, you give consent that...
...refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 22). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. ... (page 10). • The battery pack is discharged. Turn on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may be checked. Be aware that the contents of the GB internal memory, Music files may take a few moments for repair, you give consent that...
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... a position other streaks appear on the image. Insert the charged battery pack (page 10). • The battery pack is discharged. Change the "Memory Stick Duo". • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to when ...Replace it is full, do one . Use the battery charger to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Vertical streaks appear 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. This phenomenon...
... a position other streaks appear on the image. Insert the charged battery pack (page 10). • The battery pack is discharged. Change the "Memory Stick Duo". • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to when ...Replace it is full, do one . Use the battery charger to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Vertical streaks appear 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. This phenomenon...
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...processed using the "Picture Motion Browser". GB 35 Play such images in Folder View (page 22). • Sometimes a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with another camera. • The camera is in USB mode. Viewing images Cannot play back images. • Press (Playback) (page 18). • The ...folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the PC to the "Memory ...
...processed using the "Picture Motion Browser". GB 35 Play such images in Folder View (page 22). • Sometimes a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with another camera. • The camera is in USB mode. Viewing images Cannot play back images. • Press (Playback) (page 18). • The ...folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the PC to the "Memory ...
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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... (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) set to Auto): Approx. 0.2 to 4.2 m (7 7/8 ...
...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... (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) set to Auto): Approx. 0.2 to 4.2 m (7 7/8 ...
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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 Vista are either registered trademarks...
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 Vista are either registered trademarks...