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... sandy or dusty locations may cause irrecoverable damage to the flash surface, resulting in accordance with your camera. • Do not use the camera near a location that can use a "Memory Stick" with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany. 4 No compensation for the first time. (t step 1 in"Read...; The contents of the recording cannot be charged even if they are two types of the internal memory • If you can use . Or it into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. The camera may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. • Clean...
... sandy or dusty locations may cause irrecoverable damage to the flash surface, resulting in accordance with your camera. • Do not use the camera near a location that can use a "Memory Stick" with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany. 4 No compensation for the first time. (t step 1 in"Read...; The contents of the recording cannot be charged even if they are two types of the internal memory • If you can use . Or it into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. The camera may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. • Clean...
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For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode...) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View images/Delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot ...
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode...) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View images/Delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot ...
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Focusing on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color - On the effects of images that can be recorded/viewed 24 Using ... Indicators on the screen 17 Changing the screen display 21 Number of still images and recording time of movies 22 When you do not have a "Memory Stick" (Recording with the internal memory 23 Battery life and number of lighting 12 Quality - Table of contents Notes on a subject successfully 10 Exposure -
Focusing on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color - On the effects of images that can be recorded/viewed 24 Using ... Indicators on the screen 17 Changing the screen display 21 Number of still images and recording time of movies 22 When you do not have a "Memory Stick" (Recording with the internal memory 23 Battery life and number of lighting 12 Quality - Table of contents Notes on a subject successfully 10 Exposure -
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Viewing menu 37 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 44 Camera 1 45 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 48 2 Enlarged Icon Internal Memory Tool 49 Format Memory Stick Tool 50 Format Create REC. Folder Copy Setup 1 52 1 LCD Backlight Beep Language Initialize Setup 2 53 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 8 Folder Change REC.
Viewing menu 37 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 44 Camera 1 45 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 48 2 Enlarged Icon Internal Memory Tool 49 Format Memory Stick Tool 50 Format Create REC. Folder Copy Setup 1 52 1 LCD Backlight Beep Language Initialize Setup 2 53 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 8 Folder Change REC.
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...your computer Enjoying your Windows computer 55 Copying images to your computer 57 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick 63 Using the supplied software 64 Using your Macintosh computer 66 Printing still images How to print still images 68 ... using a PictBridge compliant printer 69 Printing at a shop 72 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 74 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 76 Warning indicators and messages 86 Others On the "Memory Stick 89 On the battery charger and the batteries 91 Precautions 93 Specifications...
...your computer Enjoying your Windows computer 55 Copying images to your computer 57 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick 63 Using the supplied software 64 Using your Macintosh computer 66 Printing still images How to print still images 68 ... using a PictBridge compliant printer 69 Printing at a shop 72 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 74 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 76 Warning indicators and messages 86 Others On the "Memory Stick 89 On the battery charger and the batteries 91 Precautions 93 Specifications...
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..." and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. If it takes up of a collection of pixels, the picture becomes large, it contains a large number of small dots called pixels. Description of the camera, the fine detail and data processing... time differ when the image is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on a computer screen. "Image size" is printed or displayed on the screen of the pixels and the image size 3072 2592 640 1 Image size: 7M (DSC...
..." and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. If it takes up of a collection of pixels, the picture becomes large, it contains a large number of small dots called pixels. Description of the camera, the fine detail and data processing... time differ when the image is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on a computer screen. "Image size" is printed or displayed on the screen of the pixels and the image size 3072 2592 640 1 Image size: 7M (DSC...
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O Battery/"Memory Stick" cover (t step 1 and 3 in "Read This First") P OPEN button (bottom) (t step 1 in "Read This First" L AC Adaptor cord cover To use the AC-LS5K ... (bottom) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. I For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (t step 5 in "Read This First") For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (t step 6 in "Read This...
O Battery/"Memory Stick" cover (t step 1 and 3 in "Read This First") P OPEN button (bottom) (t step 1 in "Read This First" L AC Adaptor cord cover To use the AC-LS5K ... (bottom) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. I For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (t step 5 in "Read This First") For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (t step 6 in "Read This...
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... the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images. C Display Indication 7M (DSC-W7/ Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") C:32:00 Self...(28) (not displayed on the screen on the previous page) 18 However, we recommend holding the camera steadily and turning off the indicator to avoid the effects of recordable images (22) Self-timer (t ...) 101 Recording folder (50) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (22) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (22) 00:00:00 [00:28:05] Recording time [maximum recordable...
... the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images. C Display Indication 7M (DSC-W7/ Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") C:32:00 Self...(28) (not displayed on the screen on the previous page) 18 However, we recommend holding the camera steadily and turning off the indicator to avoid the effects of recordable images (22) Self-timer (t ...) 101 Recording folder (50) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (22) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (22) 00:00:00 [00:28:05] Recording time [maximum recordable...
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Remaining internal memory capacity (22) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (22) 19 Enjoying the camera Playback folder (37) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Zoom scaling (t step 6 in "Read This First") Frame by frame playback (34) B Display 101-0012 Indication Folder-file number (37)...Read This First") Protect (38) Print order (DPOF) mark (72) Change folder (37) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. When playing back still images M VGA 101 101 12/12 C:32:00 1.3 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 BACK/NEXT VOLUME When playing back movies A ...
Remaining internal memory capacity (22) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (22) 19 Enjoying the camera Playback folder (37) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Zoom scaling (t step 6 in "Read This First") Frame by frame playback (34) B Display 101-0012 Indication Folder-file number (37)...Read This First") Protect (38) Print order (DPOF) mark (72) Change folder (37) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. When playing back still images M VGA 101 101 12/12 C:32:00 1.3 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 BACK/NEXT VOLUME When playing back movies A ...
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...of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on the lower line.) (Images) Capacity Size 7M (DSC-W7/ W17only) 3:2 (DSC-W7/ W17 only) 5M 3:2 (DSC-W5/ W15 only 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) 32MB 9 18 9 18 12 23 12 23 20 37 50 93 196 491 64MB 128MB 256MB...9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • You can be recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may vary depending on a "Memory Stick" formatted with the size set to [640(Fine)] can be only recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO". • For image size and image quality, see page 13...
...of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on the lower line.) (Images) Capacity Size 7M (DSC-W7/ W17only) 3:2 (DSC-W7/ W17 only) 5M 3:2 (DSC-W5/ W15 only 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) 32MB 9 18 9 18 12 23 12 23 20 37 50 93 196 491 64MB 128MB 256MB...9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • You can be recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may vary depending on a "Memory Stick" formatted with the size set to [640(Fine)] can be only recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO". • For image size and image quality, see page 13...
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... the following methods. On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy (back up ) data on a "Memory Stick" Prepare a "Memory Stick" with the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. When a "Memory Stick" (not supplied) is no "Memory Stick" inserted in the camera, you can copy data stored in [Copy] (page 51...
... the following methods. On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy (back up ) data on a "Memory Stick" Prepare a "Memory Stick" with the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. When a "Memory Stick" (not supplied) is no "Memory Stick" inserted in the camera, you can copy data stored in [Copy] (page 51...
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... account changing the "Memory Stick" as the number of uses increases and also over time (page 91). • The number of images (Approx.) Battery life (min.) DSC-W7/W17 Ni-MH On 380 190 (supplied) Off 500 250 Alkaline On 70 35 Off 130 65 DSC-W5/W15 Ni-MH On...capacity and at about three second intervals When shooting movies Battery LCD screen On DSC-W7/W17 Ni-MH (supplied) DSC-W5/W15 Ni-MH (supplied) Approx. 180 min. The battery power is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • Number of shooting image does not change depending...
... account changing the "Memory Stick" as the number of uses increases and also over time (page 91). • The number of images (Approx.) Battery life (min.) DSC-W7/W17 Ni-MH On 380 190 (supplied) Off 500 250 Alkaline On 70 35 Off 130 65 DSC-W5/W15 Ni-MH On...capacity and at about three second intervals When shooting movies Battery LCD screen On DSC-W7/W17 Ni-MH (supplied) DSC-W5/W15 Ni-MH (supplied) Approx. 180 min. The battery power is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • Number of shooting image does not change depending...
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... mode (page 26). Press z to shoot images in the [Multi Burst] mode: - For details on the control button. - To play back images shot with [Multi Burst] using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is displayed as a still image file when you press the shutter button. •... mode dial is set the shutter speed in the [Burst] mode to 1/6 second or slower. • When the battery level is low, or when the "Memory Stick" is 1M. • You may not be able to M, you press the shutter button.
... mode (page 26). Press z to shoot images in the [Multi Burst] mode: - For details on the control button. - To play back images shot with [Multi Burst] using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is displayed as a still image file when you press the shutter button. •... mode dial is set the shutter speed in the [Burst] mode to 1/6 second or slower. • When the battery level is low, or when the "Memory Stick" is 1M. • You may not be able to M, you press the shutter button.
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... Select the desired folder with b/B on the operation t page 28 The default settings are created in the "Memory Stick" and the first or last image in a specified folder of a "Memory Stick" (page 50). Select Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Folder] (page 50) • To... change the folder or create a new one. • To create a new folder t [Create REC. You can change the folder for recording images t [Change REC. z On the [Folder] The camera stores...
... Select the desired folder with b/B on the operation t page 28 The default settings are created in the "Memory Stick" and the first or last image in a specified folder of a "Memory Stick" (page 50). Select Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Folder] (page 50) • To... change the folder or create a new one. • To create a new folder t [Create REC. You can change the folder for recording images t [Change REC. z On the [Folder] The camera stores...
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... z. 4 Select the desired size with v/V, then press z. The original image is retained even after resizing. 7M (DSC-W7/W17 only) 5M The setting size is just a guideline, so it may vary depending on the "Memory Stick". The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file. • For details...
... z. 4 Select the desired size with v/V, then press z. The original image is retained even after resizing. 7M (DSC-W7/W17 only) 5M The setting size is just a guideline, so it may vary depending on the "Memory Stick". The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file. • For details...
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... press z. • You cannot rotate protected images, movies, or [Multi Burst] images. • You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be displayed on the image. (Rotate) Rotates a still image.... an image size of movies. See the following procedure. Determines the rotation. This is the recommended function to use when the internal memory or "Memory Stick" capacity is insufficient, or when you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and lower black portions will be reflected depending on ...
... press z. • You cannot rotate protected images, movies, or [Multi Burst] images. • You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be displayed on the image. (Rotate) Rotates a still image.... an image size of movies. See the following procedure. Determines the rotation. This is the recommended function to use when the internal memory or "Memory Stick" capacity is insufficient, or when you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and lower black portions will be reflected depending on ...
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...The message "All data in the internal memory, including even protected images. Cancel Cancels the formatting. 1 Select [OK] with v, then press z. Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in internal memory will be erased Ready?" appears. 2 ...Select [OK] with v on the operation t page 44 This item does not appear when a "Memory Stick" is complete. Using the Setup screen 49 The default settings are marked with . OK See the following procedure. The format is inserted in the camera...
...The message "All data in the internal memory, including even protected images. Cancel Cancels the formatting. 1 Select [OK] with v, then press z. Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in internal memory will be erased Ready?" appears. 2 ...Select [OK] with v on the operation t page 44 This item does not appear when a "Memory Stick" is complete. Using the Setup screen 49 The default settings are marked with . OK See the following procedure. The format is inserted in the camera...
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... folder 102MSDCF Ready? OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels folder creation. 1 Select [OK] with v, then press z. Format Formats the "Memory Stick". The format is automatically created. • For more information, see page 37. • When not creating a new folder, the "101MSDCF...in the camera. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is complete. A new folder is created with a number incremented one folder. Create REC. Folder Creating REC. Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation t page 44 This item appears only when a "Memory Stick" ...
... folder 102MSDCF Ready? OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels folder creation. 1 Select [OK] with v, then press z. Format Formats the "Memory Stick". The format is automatically created. • For more information, see page 37. • When not creating a new folder, the "101MSDCF...in the camera. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is complete. A new folder is created with a number incremented one folder. Create REC. Folder Creating REC. Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation t page 44 This item appears only when a "Memory Stick" ...
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... batteries with v on the operation t page 44 Using the Setup screen Change REC. To delete the contents of the internal memory, remove the "Memory Stick" after copying. Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Copying 102_COPY • Use fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries ...Adaptor (not supplied). OK See the following procedure. OK See the following procedure. Select REC. Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to a different folder. Copying starts. Cancel Cancels changing the recording folder. 1 Select [OK] with little remaining charge, the batteries ...
... batteries with v on the operation t page 44 Using the Setup screen Change REC. To delete the contents of the internal memory, remove the "Memory Stick" after copying. Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Copying 102_COPY • Use fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries ...Adaptor (not supplied). OK See the following procedure. OK See the following procedure. Select REC. Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to a different folder. Copying starts. Cancel Cancels changing the recording folder. 1 Select [OK] with little remaining charge, the batteries ...
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... a PictBridge compliant printer (page 69). PTP When [PTP] (Picture Transfer Protocol) is set and the camera is connected to a computer, the images in sequence even if the recording folder or the "Memory Stick" is changed. (When the replaced "Memory Stick" contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher...
... a PictBridge compliant printer (page 69). PTP When [PTP] (Picture Transfer Protocol) is set and the camera is connected to a computer, the images in sequence even if the recording folder or the "Memory Stick" is changed. (When the replaced "Memory Stick" contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher...