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DSC-W5/W7/W15/W17 Serial No DSC-W5/W7/ W15/W17 "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for future reference. Record the serial number in China 2-586-568-11(1) Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please ...)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed on the bottom. Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera to your Sony dealer regarding this product and answers to these numbers whenever you call upon...
DSC-W5/W7/W15/W17 Serial No DSC-W5/W7/ W15/W17 "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for future reference. Record the serial number in China 2-586-568-11(1) Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please ...)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed on the bottom. Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera to your Sony dealer regarding this product and answers to these numbers whenever you call upon...
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...frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in a particular installation. If this camera. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is fitted to this equipment has a...equipment generates, uses, and can help . If the plug supplied with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: - For more of the FCC Rules.... causes data transfer to correct the interference by one and approved by returning your nearest Sony service station. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help preserve our...
...frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in a particular installation. If this camera. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is fitted to this equipment has a...equipment generates, uses, and can help . If the plug supplied with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: - For more of the FCC Rules.... causes data transfer to correct the interference by one and approved by returning your nearest Sony service station. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help preserve our...
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... of Carl Zeiss in Germany. 4 No compensation for contents of the recording • The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by opening the battery/ "Memory Stick" cover, etc. The lens for if recording or ...in "Read This First") • The batteries can be charged even if they are not completely discharged. Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Back up recommendation • To avoid the potential risk of...
... of Carl Zeiss in Germany. 4 No compensation for contents of the recording • The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by opening the battery/ "Memory Stick" cover, etc. The lens for if recording or ...in "Read This First") • The batteries can be charged even if they are not completely discharged. Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Back up recommendation • To avoid the potential risk of...
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These points are not actual images shot using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are not guaranteed. This is not a malfunction. • This camera is equipped with other equipment on your camera on other materials may trail across on the LCD screen in any way...; Exposing the LCD screen, the finder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen. However, there may be discolored and that constantly appear on...
These points are not actual images shot using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are not guaranteed. This is not a malfunction. • This camera is equipped with other equipment on your camera on other materials may trail across on the LCD screen in any way...; Exposing the LCD screen, the finder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen. However, there may be discolored and that constantly appear on...
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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 with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual shooting) t page 25 • Enjoy various shooting/playback using the...
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 with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual shooting) t page 25 • Enjoy various shooting/playback using the...
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... and number of lighting 12 Quality - Table of contents Notes on a subject successfully 10 Exposure - Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color - Focusing on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus -
... and number of lighting 12 Quality - Table of contents Notes on a subject successfully 10 Exposure - Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color - Focusing on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus -
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Folder Copy Setup 1 52 1 LCD Backlight Beep Language Initialize Setup 2 53 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 8 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 Change 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 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 Change REC.
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Using 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 Printing images directly 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...
Using 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 Printing images directly 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...
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...such as the mode dial (page 25), the menus (page 28), and so on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Using a tripod, and using the flash in dark places are also recommended. 10 t See "Hints for preventing blur...). It tells you how to focus on t [Focus] (page 31) If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. Press fully down straight away Press halfway down, then Flashing,lit/beeps VGA FINE 101 96 Press fully down . Hints for preventing blur Hold...
...such as the mode dial (page 25), the menus (page 28), and so on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Using a tripod, and using the flash in dark places are also recommended. 10 t See "Hints for preventing blur...). It tells you how to focus on t [Focus] (page 31) If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. Press fully down straight away Press halfway down, then Flashing,lit/beeps VGA FINE 101 96 Press fully down . Hints for preventing blur Hold...
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...Close In-focus range widens, both backward and forward. However, you can create various images by the camera. Slower Moving objects appear to flow. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO = Recording ... in the auto adjustment mode. t page 32 Characteristics of "aperture" (F value) Faster Moving objects appear stopped. Enjoying the camera Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. [Manual exposure]: Allows you to adjust the exposure that ...
...Close In-focus range widens, both backward and forward. However, you can create various images by the camera. Slower Moving objects appear to flow. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO = Recording ... in the auto adjustment mode. t page 32 Characteristics of "aperture" (F value) Faster Moving objects appear stopped. Enjoying the camera Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. [Manual exposure]: Allows you to adjust the exposure that ...
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... in fine detail. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of small dots called pixels. Enjoying the camera 2304 1944 480 Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen. Description of ...the pixels and the image size 3072 2592 640 1 Image size: 7M (DSC-W7/W17 only) 3,072 pixels×2,304 pixels = 7,077...
... in fine detail. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of small dots called pixels. Enjoying the camera 2304 1944 480 Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen. Description of ...the pixels and the image size 3072 2592 640 1 Image size: 7M (DSC-W7/W17 only) 3,072 pixels×2,304 pixels = 7,077...
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Enjoying the camera Identifying parts See the pages in "Read This First") Mode dial "M": Shutter speed/aperture value (26) 15 A Shutter button (t step 5 in "Read This First") B Mode ...
Enjoying the camera Identifying parts See the pages in "Read This First") Mode dial "M": Shutter speed/aperture value (26) 15 A Shutter button (t step 5 in "Read This First") B Mode ...
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... (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...
... (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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...) AF illuminator (47) Metering mode (32) Picture effect (36) Indication Manual exposure setup mode (26) Macro (t step 5 in parentheses for details of operation. Enjoying the camera Indicators on the screen See the pages in "Read This First") AF mode (45) AF range finder frame indicator (31) Focus preset distance (31) Manual...
...) AF illuminator (47) Metering mode (32) Picture effect (36) Indication Manual exposure setup mode (26) Macro (t step 5 in parentheses for details of operation. Enjoying the camera Indicators on the screen See the pages in "Read This First") AF mode (45) AF range finder frame indicator (31) Focus preset distance (31) Manual...
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... EV level value (30) DPOF Menu/Guide menu (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 step 5 in W17 only) "Read This First") ... STD 640 160 FINE STD Image quality (33) 101 Recording folder (50) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. C Display Indication 7M (DSC-W7/ Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (86) Date/Time (46) ISO number (33) D Display E +...
... EV level value (30) DPOF Menu/Guide menu (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 step 5 in W17 only) "Read This First") ... STD 640 160 FINE STD Image quality (33) 101 Recording folder (50) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. C Display Indication 7M (DSC-W7/ Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (86) Date/Time (46) ISO number (33) D Display E +...
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Remaining internal memory capacity (22) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (22) 19 Enjoying the camera 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 Display 7M 5M 3:2 ...
Remaining internal memory capacity (22) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (22) 19 Enjoying the camera 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 Display 7M 5M 3:2 ...
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When you select (flash)/ (self-timer)/ (macro), the image is displayed. - In index mode. - You are using other cameras. • When you set the LCD screen to Off, the digital zoom does not function (page 45) and [AF Mode] is set the histogram display to [Single] (page 45). Playback of movies. •...Histogram on VGA 96 - The shutter speed is displayed. - The menu is slow or high. • The histogram may occur when: 21 Enjoying the camera Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Display/LCD on/off Indicators on VGA 96 S AF • When you set to on, image...
When you select (flash)/ (self-timer)/ (macro), the image is displayed. - In index mode. - You are using other cameras. • When you set the LCD screen to Off, the digital zoom does not function (page 45) and [AF Mode] is set the histogram display to [Single] (page 45). Playback of movies. •...Histogram on VGA 96 - The shutter speed is displayed. - The menu is slow or high. • The histogram may occur when: 21 Enjoying the camera Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Display/LCD on/off Indicators on VGA 96 S AF • When you set to on, image...
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... • Movies with this internal memory is greater than 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 that can resize the images later ([Resize], (page... 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...
... • Movies with this internal memory is greater than 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 that can resize the images later ([Resize], (page... 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...
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... procedure explained in [Copy] (page 51). B Internal memory When there is not removable. This memory is no "Memory Stick" inserted in the camera, you can record images using the internal memory. [Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played back. [Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various ...functions can be performed on images on a "Memory Stick" Prepare a "Memory Stick" with the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. Even when there is inserted B [Recording]: Images are recorded on the "Memory Stick". [Playback]: Images on the "...
... procedure explained in [Copy] (page 51). B Internal memory When there is not removable. This memory is no "Memory Stick" inserted in the camera, you can record images using the internal memory. [Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played back. [Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various ...functions can be performed on images on a "Memory Stick" Prepare a "Memory Stick" with the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. Even when there is inserted B [Recording]: Images are recorded on the "Memory Stick". [Playback]: Images on the "...
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...Association) • Number of shooting image does not change depending on and off many times - The power turns on the image size. The camera has been turned on the conditions of use. • The battery capacity decreases as the number of uses increases and also over time (page ... • Shooting movies continuously with batteries at full 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 zoom is used - The battery power is low - When viewing still images...
...Association) • Number of shooting image does not change depending on and off many times - The power turns on the image size. The camera has been turned on the conditions of use. • The battery capacity decreases as the number of uses increases and also over time (page ... • Shooting movies continuously with batteries at full 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 zoom is used - The battery power is low - When viewing still images...