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Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color - On the effects of contents Notes on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - On "image quality" and "image size 13 Identifying parts 15 Indicators on a subject successfully 10 Exposure - ... of images that can be recorded/viewed 24 Using the mode dial 25 Using the menu Using menu items 28 Menu items 29 Shooting menu 30 (EV) 9 (Focus) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) 7 Table of ...
Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color - On the effects of contents Notes on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - On "image quality" and "image size 13 Identifying parts 15 Indicators on a subject successfully 10 Exposure - ... of images that can be recorded/viewed 24 Using the mode dial 25 Using the menu Using menu items 28 Menu items 29 Shooting menu 30 (EV) 9 (Focus) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) 7 Table of ...
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... you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Hints for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your camera. Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down S AF 30 F3.5 To shoot a still image difficult to ...use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 25), the ...
... you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Hints for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your camera. Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down S AF 30 F3.5 To shoot a still image difficult to ...use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 25), the ...
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...in the auto adjustment mode. Open In-focus range narrows, both backward and forward. 11 t page 30 [Metering Mode]: Allows you to adjust the exposure that the camera will receive when you to determine the exposure. t page 32 Characteristics of light that has been ...Darker image Characteristics of "shutter speed" The exposure is the amount 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 release the shutter. However, ...
...in the auto adjustment mode. Open In-focus range narrows, both backward and forward. 11 t page 30 [Metering Mode]: Allows you to adjust the exposure that the camera will receive when you to determine the exposure. t page 32 Characteristics of light that has been ...Darker image Characteristics of "shutter speed" The exposure is the amount 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 release the shutter. However, ...
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..." capacity (22) 00:00:00 [00:28:05] Recording time [maximum recordable time] (22) 1/30" "Multi Burst interval (35) 400 Remaining number of vibration. However, we recommend holding the camera steadily and turning off the indicator to avoid the effects of recordable images (22) Self-timer (t step ... F3.5 Aperture value (26) +2.0EV EV level value (30) DPOF Menu/Guide menu (28) (not displayed on the screen on the previous page) 18 Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images. C Display Indication 7M (DSC-W7/ Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First...
..." capacity (22) 00:00:00 [00:28:05] Recording time [maximum recordable time] (22) 1/30" "Multi Burst interval (35) 400 Remaining number of vibration. However, we recommend holding the camera steadily and turning off the indicator to avoid the effects of recordable images (22) Self-timer (t step ... F3.5 Aperture value (26) +2.0EV EV level value (30) DPOF Menu/Guide menu (28) (not displayed on the screen on the previous page) 18 Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images. C Display Indication 7M (DSC-W7/ Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First...
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... date/time of images recorded in selected folder Self-diagnosis display (86) Counter (22) Indication Do not disconnect the USB cable (71) EV level value (30) ISO number (33) Metering mode (32) Flash White balance (33) 500 F3.5 Shutter speed (26) Aperture value (26) Playback image (t step 6 in "Read This First...
... date/time of images recorded in selected folder Self-diagnosis display (86) Counter (22) Indication Do not disconnect the USB cable (71) EV level value (30) ISO number (33) Metering mode (32) Flash White balance (33) 500 F3.5 Shutter speed (26) Aperture value (26) Playback image (t step 6 in "Read This First...
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...• When you set to on, image information is displayed. - The shutter speed is displayed. - 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). S ...AF Indicators off Histogram display (page 30) S AF LCD screen off ) button, the display changes as follows. Recording movies. 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...
...• When you set to on, image information is displayed. - The shutter speed is displayed. - 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). S ...AF Indicators off Histogram display (page 30) S AF LCD screen off ) button, the display changes as follows. Recording movies. 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...
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.../W17 Ni-MH (supplied) Approx. 8800 Approx. 440 DSC-W5/W15 Ni-MH (supplied) Approx. 9200 Approx. 460 • Viewing single images in the following conditions: - Shooting once every 30 seconds 24 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of...an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The camera has been turned on the conditions 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 420 210 (supplied) Off 580...
.../W17 Ni-MH (supplied) Approx. 8800 Approx. 440 DSC-W5/W15 Ni-MH (supplied) Approx. 9200 Approx. 460 • Viewing single images in the following conditions: - Shooting once every 30 seconds 24 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of...an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The camera has been turned on the conditions 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 420 210 (supplied) Off 580...
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... AF 0.5m/1.0m 3.0m/7.0m - / / - / To adjust the exposure manually 1 Press z on the screen. 0EV indicates the value judged as an EV value (page 30) on the control button when the mode dial is set fully to the W side, you can select an aperture, F2.8 or F5.6. The difference between... is set to (Forced flash) or (No flash). 26 SL Auto/ WB - - You can select a shutter speed from 1/1000 to "Return," and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode. 2 Adjust the settings using the control button. Scene Selection For details t step 5 in "Read This First" For shooting an...
... AF 0.5m/1.0m 3.0m/7.0m - / / - / To adjust the exposure manually 1 Press z on the screen. 0EV indicates the value judged as an EV value (page 30) on the control button when the mode dial is set fully to the W side, you can select an aperture, F2.8 or F5.6. The difference between... is set to (Forced flash) or (No flash). 26 SL Auto/ WB - - You can select a shutter speed from 1/1000 to "Return," and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode. 2 Adjust the settings using the control button. Scene Selection For details t step 5 in "Read This First" For shooting an...
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Mode dial position: ( : available) P M Scene Menu for shooting (page 30) (EV) 9 (Focus) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) Menu for viewing (page ...
Mode dial position: ( : available) P M Scene Menu for shooting (page 30) (EV) 9 (Focus) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) Menu for viewing (page ...
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A histogram can be set to display the histogram. A Number of an image. During Quick Review 30 z Adjusting [EV] by the camera. Set the mode dial to P or Scene in the following cases, but you cannot adjust the exposure. - When the mode dial is a graph showing ...The exposure is determined automatically by displaying a histogram 8M FINE 101 4 A 0EV B Dark Bright A histogram is set in 1/3EV increments. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be used to the left side. Toward -: Darkens an...
A histogram can be set to display the histogram. A Number of an image. During Quick Review 30 z Adjusting [EV] by the camera. Set the mode dial to P or Scene in the following cases, but you cannot adjust the exposure. - When the mode dial is a graph showing ...The exposure is determined automatically by displaying a histogram 8M FINE 101 4 A 0EV B Dark Bright A histogram is set in 1/3EV increments. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be used to the left side. Toward -: Darkens an...
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... many times as follows. 1 Recompose the shot so that sets which part of the subject there. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure. • For details on the exposure t page 11 • When using [Center AF]. VGAFINE P 98 S AF F2.8 30 (Metering Mode) Selects the metering mode that... the subject is recommended to determine the exposure. the camera may not focus on the subject. VGA FINE P 98 AE/AF lock indicator AF range finder frame...
... many times as follows. 1 Recompose the shot so that sets which part of the subject there. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure. • For details on the exposure t page 11 • When using [Center AF]. VGAFINE P 98 S AF F2.8 30 (Metering Mode) Selects the metering mode that... the subject is recommended to determine the exposure. the camera may not focus on the subject. VGA FINE P 98 AE/AF lock indicator AF range finder frame...
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Does not shoot continuously. To play back images shot with [Multi Burst] using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is...(No flash). • When recording with [Multi Burst] - Setting the frame interval to a mode other than 1/30 second when the mode dial is set to the following procedure. - For details on the operation t page 28 Mode (... succession (refer to M, you can shoot the next image. Flash - Setting the shutter speed to lower than [1/30] when the mode dial is set the shutter speed in the [Burst] mode to 1/6 second or slower. •...
Does not shoot continuously. To play back images shot with [Multi Burst] using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is...(No flash). • When recording with [Multi Burst] - Setting the frame interval to a mode other than 1/30 second when the mode dial is set to the following procedure. - For details on the operation t page 28 Mode (... succession (refer to M, you can shoot the next image. Flash - Setting the shutter speed to lower than [1/30] when the mode dial is set the shutter speed in the [Burst] mode to 1/6 second or slower. •...
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...menu For details on the operation t page 28 The maximum number of continuous shots Quality Size 7M 3:2 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) DSC-W5/W15 Fine Standard - - - - 9 15 9 15 13 24 32 59 100 100 (Units: images) DSC-W7/W17 Fine Standard 5 8 5 8 6 11 - - 9 17 ...22 41 85 100 M (Interval) Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 34). 1/7.5 (1/7.5") 1/15 (1/15") 1/30 (1/30") •...
...menu For details on the operation t page 28 The maximum number of continuous shots Quality Size 7M 3:2 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) DSC-W5/W15 Fine Standard - - - - 9 15 9 15 13 24 32 59 100 100 (Units: images) DSC-W7/W17 Fine Standard 5 8 5 8 6 11 - - 9 17 ...22 41 85 100 M (Interval) Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 34). 1/7.5 (1/7.5") 1/15 (1/15") 1/30 (1/30") •...
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... cancel the protection In single-image mode Press z in step 3 or 4 of "To protect images in index mode," and press z. Interval 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min Sets the slide show ). indicator gray. 3 Repeat the operation above for which you want to remove protection in step 5 of "To protect images...
... cancel the protection In single-image mode Press z in step 3 or 4 of "To protect images in index mode," and press z. Interval 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min Sets the slide show ). indicator gray. 3 Repeat the operation above for which you want to remove protection in step 5 of "To protect images...
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Set the image size to [7M] (DSC-W7/W17), [5M] (DSC-W5/W15), or [3:2]. - Zoom does not work . • The flash is set to...The image is out of the following: - Make sure to a other than the shortest shooting distance, approximately 6 cm (2 3/8 inches) (W)/30 cm (11 7/8 inches) (T), when shooting (t step 5 in the close . This is set to other position than (page 25). ... • You cannot change the zoom scale when shooting movies. Smart zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to shoot still images when (Landscape mode), (Snow mode), or (Beach mode) is selected as the ...
Set the image size to [7M] (DSC-W7/W17), [5M] (DSC-W5/W15), or [3:2]. - Zoom does not work . • The flash is set to...The image is out of the following: - Make sure to a other than the shortest shooting distance, approximately 6 cm (2 3/8 inches) (W)/30 cm (11 7/8 inches) (T), when shooting (t step 5 in the close . This is set to other position than (page 25). ... • You cannot change the zoom scale when shooting movies. Smart zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to shoot still images when (Landscape mode), (Snow mode), or (Beach mode) is selected as the ...
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... Cancel the Picture Effect function (page 36). Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. • The camera is occurring. Correct the exposure (page 30). The image is too dark. • You are shooting a very bright subject. • The smear phenomenon is attempting to [On] ... screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of the screen is too low. Select the metering mode (page 32) or adjust the exposure (page 30). • The brightness of the subject come out red. • Set [Red Eye Reduction] in "Read This First"). • Light the room ...
... Cancel the Picture Effect function (page 36). Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. • The camera is occurring. Correct the exposure (page 30). The image is too dark. • You are shooting a very bright subject. • The smear phenomenon is attempting to [On] ... screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of the screen is too low. Select the metering mode (page 32) or adjust the exposure (page 30). • The brightness of the subject come out red. • Set [Red Eye Reduction] in "Read This First"). • Light the room ...
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BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH battery charger Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 3 W Output voltage AA: DC 1.4V 400 mA × 2 AAA: DC 1.4 V 160 mA × 2 Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) Dimensions Approx. 71×30×91 mm (2 7/8×1 3/16×3 5/8 inches) (W/H/D) Mass Approx. 90 g (3 oz) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Others 95
BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH battery charger Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 3 W Output voltage AA: DC 1.4V 400 mA × 2 AAA: DC 1.4 V 160 mA × 2 Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) Dimensions Approx. 71×30×91 mm (2 7/8×1 3/16×3 5/8 inches) (W/H/D) Mass Approx. 90 g (3 oz) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Others 95
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... Daylight 33 Delete t step 6 in "Read This First" Digital Zoom 45 DirectX 56 Divide 41 DPOF 72 E Effective pixels 94 Electronic transformer t step 1 in "Read This First" Enlarged Icon 48 Enlarging an image t step 6 in "Read This First" EV 30 Exposure 11, 26 Extension 63 F F value 11, 26 ...Read This First" Beach mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Beep 52 Blur 10 Burst 34 C Camera 1 45 Camera 2 48 96 Candle mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Format 49, 50 H Histogram 21, 30 Folder 51 Charging battery pack t step 1 in "Read This First" Cleaning 93 Clock Set 54 Cloudy 33 ...
... Daylight 33 Delete t step 6 in "Read This First" Digital Zoom 45 DirectX 56 Divide 41 DPOF 72 E Effective pixels 94 Electronic transformer t step 1 in "Read This First" Enlarged Icon 48 Enlarging an image t step 6 in "Read This First" EV 30 Exposure 11, 26 Extension 63 F F value 11, 26 ...Read This First" Beach mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Beep 52 Blur 10 Burst 34 C Camera 1 45 Camera 2 48 96 Candle mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Format 49, 50 H Histogram 21, 30 Folder 51 Charging battery pack t step 1 in "Read This First" Cleaning 93 Clock Set 54 Cloudy 33 ...
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... This First" Format 50 Number of images/ recording time 22 Write-protect switch ..... 89 Memory Stick Tool 50 Menu 28 Items 29 Shooting 30 Viewing 37 Metering Mode 32 Mode 34 Moisture condensation ......... 93 Monitor 45 Monochrome 36 MPG 62 Multi AF 31 Multi Burst 34 Multi-pattern metering..., 12, 33 J JPG 62 L Landscape mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Language 52 t step 2 in "Read This First" Index 97 Holding the camera t step 5 in "Read This First" I Identifying parts 15 Image file storage destinations and file names 62 Image quality 13, 33 Image size 13 t step 4 in...
... This First" Format 50 Number of images/ recording time 22 Write-protect switch ..... 89 Memory Stick Tool 50 Menu 28 Items 29 Shooting 30 Viewing 37 Metering Mode 32 Mode 34 Moisture condensation ......... 93 Monitor 45 Monochrome 36 MPG 62 Multi AF 31 Multi Burst 34 Multi-pattern metering..., 12, 33 J JPG 62 L Landscape mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Language 52 t step 2 in "Read This First" Index 97 Holding the camera t step 5 in "Read This First" I Identifying parts 15 Image file storage destinations and file names 62 Image quality 13, 33 Image size 13 t step 4 in...
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...display...........86 Self-timer t step 5 in "Read This First" Sepia 36 Setting the clock t step 2 in "Read This First" Setup 36, 43, 44 Camera 1 45 Camera 2 48 Internal Memory Tool ...49 Memory Stick Tool .......50 Setup 1 52 Setup 2 53 Setup 1 52 Setup 2 53 Sharpness 36 Shooting Movie t step 5 ...in "Read This First" Still image 98 t step 5 in "Read This First" Shooting menu 30 Shooting movies 25 Shutter speed 11, 26 Single 45 ...
...display...........86 Self-timer t step 5 in "Read This First" Sepia 36 Setting the clock t step 2 in "Read This First" Setup 36, 43, 44 Camera 1 45 Camera 2 48 Internal Memory Tool ...49 Memory Stick Tool .......50 Setup 1 52 Setup 2 53 Setup 1 52 Setup 2 53 Sharpness 36 Shooting Movie t step 5 ...in "Read This First" Still image 98 t step 5 in "Read This First" Shooting menu 30 Shooting movies 25 Shutter speed 11, 26 Single 45 ...