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... able to use the battery pack for a long time, use a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camera. Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up method. See page 26 for this camera is a "Memory Stick Duo". Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which in a cool, dry place...intend to record or play back properly. 7 Water entering the inside of the camera may cause the malfunction of your camera. • Do not use a "Memory Stick" with your camera. When using the camera for if recording or playback is not possible due to maintain the battery pack ...
... able to use the battery pack for a long time, use a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camera. Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up method. See page 26 for this camera is a "Memory Stick Duo". Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which in a cool, dry place...intend to record or play back properly. 7 Water entering the inside of the camera may cause the malfunction of your camera. • Do not use a "Memory Stick" with your camera. When using the camera for if recording or playback is not possible due to maintain the battery pack ...
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For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery pack 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode...) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot ...
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery pack 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode...) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot ...
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... and recording time of movies 24 When you do not have a "Memory Stick Duo" (Recording with the internal memory 26 Battery life and number of contents Read this first 5 Notes on a subject successfully 13 Exposure - Focusing on using your camera 7 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 13 Focus - On the effects of lighting...
... and recording time of movies 24 When you do not have a "Memory Stick Duo" (Recording with the internal memory 26 Battery life and number of contents Read this first 5 Notes on a subject successfully 13 Exposure - Focusing on using your camera 7 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 13 Focus - On the effects of lighting...
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Viewing menu 39 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 46 Camera 47 AF Mode Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Internal Memory Tool 50 Format Memory Stick Tool 51 Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Copy Setup 1 53 1 LCD Backlight (DSC-W50/W70 only) Beep Language Initialize Setup 2 54 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 11
Viewing menu 39 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 46 Camera 47 AF Mode Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Internal Memory Tool 50 Format Memory Stick Tool 51 Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Copy Setup 1 53 1 LCD Backlight (DSC-W50/W70 only) Beep Language Initialize Setup 2 54 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 11
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... your Windows computer 56 Installing the software (supplied 58 Copying images to your computer 59 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo 65 Using the "Cyber-shot Viewer" (supplied 66 Using your Macintosh computer 70 Printing still images How to print still images 72 Printing images directly using a PictBridge...
... your Windows computer 56 Installing the software (supplied 58 Copying images to your computer 59 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo 65 Using the "Cyber-shot Viewer" (supplied 66 Using your Macintosh computer 70 Printing still images How to print still images 72 Printing images directly using a PictBridge...
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... you played back, the smoother playback can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 36) You can be cut off when printing (page 89). 3) By using a Memory Stick slot or USB connection, you select a high compression ratio, the image...×17"print Larger Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio 6M (2816×2112) (DSC-W30/W40/W50 the default setting) 3:21) (2816×1872) (DSC-W30/W40/W50) Up to A4/8×10"print Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio 5M (2592×1944) (DSC-W70) Up to A4/8×10"print 3M (2048×1536) 2M ...
... you played back, the smoother playback can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 36) You can be cut off when printing (page 89). 3) By using a Memory Stick slot or USB connection, you select a high compression ratio, the image...×17"print Larger Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio 6M (2816×2112) (DSC-W30/W40/W50 the default setting) 3:21) (2816×1872) (DSC-W30/W40/W50) Up to A4/8×10"print Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio 5M (2592×1944) (DSC-W70) Up to A4/8×10"print 3M (2048×1536) 2M ...
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.../ / (t step 5 in "Read This First") N (Image Size/Delete) button (t step 4 and 6 in "Read This First") U Multi connector (bottom) (DSC-W50/ W70) V A/V OUT jack (DSC-W30/W40) W Jack cover (DSC-W30/W40) X (USB) jack (DSC-W30/W40) 18 P Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover (t step 1 and 3 in "Read This First") Q Access lamp (t step 4 in "Read This First... supplied) For details, refer to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to the operation manual supplied with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the...
.../ / (t step 5 in "Read This First") N (Image Size/Delete) button (t step 4 and 6 in "Read This First") U Multi connector (bottom) (DSC-W50/ W70) V A/V OUT jack (DSC-W30/W40) W Jack cover (DSC-W30/W40) X (USB) jack (DSC-W30/W40) 18 P Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover (t step 1 and 3 in "Read This First") Q Access lamp (t step 4 in "Read This First... supplied) For details, refer to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to the operation manual supplied with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the...
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However, we recommend that you use the flash for the DSC-W30/W40/W50. • 1M is displayed only when the Multi Burst is equal to ... shoot images. Image quality (36) Recording folder (51) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (24) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (24) Recording time [maximum recordable time] (25) Multi Burst interval (38) Remaining number of ...size (t step 4 in "Read This First") • and are displayed only for the DSC-W70. 6M is displayed only for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the...
However, we recommend that you use the flash for the DSC-W30/W40/W50. • 1M is displayed only when the Multi Burst is equal to ... shoot images. Image quality (36) Recording folder (51) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (24) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (24) Recording time [maximum recordable time] (25) Multi Burst interval (38) Remaining number of ...size (t step 4 in "Read This First") • and are displayed only for the DSC-W70. 6M is displayed only for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the...
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...92) Counter (t step 6 in "Read This First") Indication PictBridge connecting (75) • Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W50/ W70)/USB cable (DSCW30/W40), while the icon is disabled. Exposure Value (t step5 in "Read This First") ISO number (35) Metering mode...6 in series (36) Select images Adjust volume 22 Playback folder (39) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (24) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (24) Image number/Number of the playback image Menu (30) Playing back Multi Burst images in "Read This First...
...92) Counter (t step 6 in "Read This First") Indication PictBridge connecting (75) • Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W50/ W70)/USB cable (DSCW30/W40), while the icon is disabled. Exposure Value (t step5 in "Read This First") ISO number (35) Metering mode...6 in series (36) Select images Adjust volume 22 Playback folder (39) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (24) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (24) Image number/Number of the playback image Menu (30) Playing back Multi Burst images in "Read This First...
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...Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera or the internal memory. For image size and image quality, see page 15 and step 4 in "Read This First" The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on the lower line.) (Units: Images) Capacity 32MB/ 58MB/ Internal memory (DSC-W30/ Internal memory... 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB Size W40/W50) (DSC-W70) 7M (DSC-W70) 9 16 18 37 67 137 279 573 18 33 36 73 132 268 548 1125...
...Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera or the internal memory. For image size and image quality, see page 15 and step 4 in "Read This First" The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on the lower line.) (Units: Images) Capacity 32MB/ 58MB/ Internal memory (DSC-W30/ Internal memory... 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB Size W40/W50) (DSC-W70) 7M (DSC-W70) 9 16 18 37 67 137 279 573 18 33 36 73 132 268 548 1125...
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Enjoying the camera The recording time of movies (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Size 32MB/ Internal memory (DSC-W30/ W40/W50) 58MB/ Internal memory (DSC-W70) 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 640(Fine) - - - - 0:02:50 0:06:00 0:12:20 0:25:10 640(Standard) 0:01:20 0:02:30 0:02:50 0:...:30 2:51:20 5:47:00 11:44:20 24:18:20 • Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. 25
Enjoying the camera The recording time of movies (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Size 32MB/ Internal memory (DSC-W30/ W40/W50) 58MB/ Internal memory (DSC-W70) 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 640(Fine) - - - - 0:02:50 0:06:00 0:12:20 0:25:10 640(Standard) 0:01:20 0:02:30 0:02:50 0:...:30 2:51:20 5:47:00 11:44:20 24:18:20 • Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. 25
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... a hard disc of your computer Perform the procedure on the "Memory Stick Duo". When you do not have a "Memory Stick Duo" (Recording with the internal memory) The camera has 58 MB or 32 MB of 64 MB or more (DSC-W70) / 32 MB or more (DSC-W30/W40/W50), then perform the procedure explained in [Copy] (page 52). B Internal...
... a hard disc of your computer Perform the procedure on the "Memory Stick Duo". When you do not have a "Memory Stick Duo" (Recording with the internal memory) The camera has 58 MB or 32 MB of 64 MB or more (DSC-W70) / 32 MB or more (DSC-W30/W40/W50), then perform the procedure explained in [Copy] (page 52). B Internal...
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... screen No. The zoom is low. The power turns on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is set to up (DSC-W50/W70). - [AF Mode] is based on the conditions of use. • The battery capacity decreases as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may... than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of shooting images/battery life does not change, regardless of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick Duo" as the number of uses increases and also over ...
... screen No. The zoom is low. The power turns on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is set to up (DSC-W50/W70). - [AF Mode] is based on the conditions of use. • The battery capacity decreases as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may... than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of shooting images/battery life does not change, regardless of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick Duo" as the number of uses increases and also over ...
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... shots Quality DSC-W70 (Units: images) DSC-W30/W40/W50 Size Fine Standard Fine Standard 7M 4 6 - - 6M - - 3 4 3:2 4 6 3 4 5M 5 8 - - 3M 7 13 5 8 2M 11 20 7 13 VGA 64 100 40 98 16:9 11 20 7 13 37 The maximum number of five images is recorded. • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or "Memory Stick...
... shots Quality DSC-W70 (Units: images) DSC-W30/W40/W50 Size Fine Standard Fine Standard 7M 4 6 - - 6M - - 3 4 3:2 4 6 3 4 5M 5 8 - - 3M 7 13 5 8 2M 11 20 7 13 VGA 64 100 40 98 16:9 11 20 7 13 37 The maximum number of five images is recorded. • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or "Memory Stick...
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.... OK See the following indicators appear. : Moves to the previous folder. : Moves to the next folder. : Moves to play back when using the camera with "Memory Stick Duo". You can change the folder for recording images t [Change REC. Of Files: 9 Created: 2006 1 1 1:05:34AM OK Cancel BACK/NEXT ...2 Select [OK] with b/B on the operation 1 page 30 The default settings are created in the "Memory Stick Duo" and the first or last image in a specified folder of a "Memory Stick Duo" (page 51). Folder] (page 52) • When multiple folders are marked with . (Folder) Selects ...
.... OK See the following indicators appear. : Moves to the previous folder. : Moves to the next folder. : Moves to play back when using the camera with "Memory Stick Duo". You can change the folder for recording images t [Change REC. Of Files: 9 Created: 2006 1 1 1:05:34AM OK Cancel BACK/NEXT ...2 Select [OK] with b/B on the operation 1 page 30 The default settings are created in the "Memory Stick Duo" and the first or last image in a specified folder of a "Memory Stick Duo" (page 51). Folder] (page 52) • When multiple folders are marked with . (Folder) Selects ...
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...). (Print) See page 73. (Slide) Plays back recorded images in single-image mode." Select [Off] with B, then press z. • Note that formatting the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" erases all images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of "To protect images in index mode." 2 Press z to remove protection...
...). (Print) See page 73. (Slide) Plays back recorded images in single-image mode." Select [Off] with B, then press z. • Note that formatting the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" erases all images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of "To protect images in index mode." 2 Press z to remove protection...
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.... 2 Press MENU to pause the slide show starts. The original image is retained even after resizing. 7M (DSC-W70) 6M (DSC-W30/W40/W50) 5M (DSC-W70) 3M The setting size is just a guideline. For details on the "Memory Stick Duo". Start Cancel See the following procedure. t step 4 in the recording folder as a new file. Cancels...
.... 2 Press MENU to pause the slide show starts. The original image is retained even after resizing. 7M (DSC-W70) 6M (DSC-W30/W40/W50) 5M (DSC-W70) 3M The setting size is just a guideline. For details on the "Memory Stick Duo". Start Cancel See the following procedure. t step 4 in the recording folder as a new file. Cancels...
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...then 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 software. (Divide) Cuts movies, or ...you cut them. See the following procedure. Also note that number is skipped. This is the recommended function to use when the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" capacity is insufficient, or when you attach movies to your e-mail messages. • Note that the original movie is deleted ...
...then 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 software. (Divide) Cuts movies, or ...you cut them. See the following procedure. Also note that number is skipped. This is the recommended function to use when the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" capacity is insufficient, or when you attach movies to your e-mail messages. • Note that the original movie is deleted ...
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...This item does not appear when a "Memory Stick Duo" is complete. 50 The message "All data in the internal memory, including even protected images. 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, then press z. Internal Memory Tool For details on ...
...This item does not appear when a "Memory Stick Duo" is complete. 50 The message "All data in the internal memory, including even protected images. 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, then press z. Internal Memory Tool For details on ...
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...file storage destinations and file names" (page 64). 51 OK See the following procedure. The message "All data in Memory Stick will be stored in the camera. Folder Creates a folder in the newly created folder until a different folder is selected as the recording folder. •.... • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a "Memory Stick Duo", including even protected images. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc. • Up to "999MSDCF." • Images are marked with the camera. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is automatically ...
...file storage destinations and file names" (page 64). 51 OK See the following procedure. The message "All data in Memory Stick will be stored in the camera. Folder Creates a folder in the newly created folder until a different folder is selected as the recording folder. •.... • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a "Memory Stick Duo", including even protected images. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc. • Up to "999MSDCF." • Images are marked with the camera. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is automatically ...