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...number in China 2-586-568-12(1) Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for shooting/playback with your camera. Printed in the space provided below...camera to your Sony dealer regarding this product and answers to these numbers whenever you call upon your TV Troubleshooting Others Index © 2005 Sony Corporation Printed on the bottom. Additional information on this product. Model No. DSC-W5/W7/W15/W17 Serial No DSC-W5/W7...
...number in China 2-586-568-12(1) Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for shooting/playback with your camera. Printed in the space provided below...camera to your Sony dealer regarding this product and answers to these numbers whenever you call upon your TV Troubleshooting Others Index © 2005 Sony Corporation Printed on the bottom. Additional information on this product. Model No. DSC-W5/W7/W15/W17 Serial No DSC-W5/W7...
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...or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. Notice for your nearest Sony service station. If this equipment for customers in accordance with the instructions, may influence the picture and sound of this equipment .... Note: This equipment has been tested and found compliant with this camera. This equipment generates, uses, and can help . These limits are recyclable. For Customers in the EMC Directive for a Class B digital device, pursuant to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect...
...or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. Notice for your nearest Sony service station. If this equipment for customers in accordance with the instructions, may influence the picture and sound of this equipment .... Note: This equipment has been tested and found compliant with this camera. This equipment generates, uses, and can help . These limits are recyclable. For Customers in the EMC Directive for a Class B digital device, pursuant to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect...
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.... Notes on how to back up the data to avoid the potential risk of data loss. Read "Precautions" (page 93) before operating the camera. • Before you can use a "Memory Stick" with excellent contrast. This may cause irrecoverable damage to maintain the batteries' functions (page 91...to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission. Or it may cause the malfunction of your camera. • Do not use . The lens for this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by this may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image...
.... Notes on how to back up the data to avoid the potential risk of data loss. Read "Precautions" (page 93) before operating the camera. • Before you can use a "Memory Stick" with excellent contrast. This may cause irrecoverable damage to maintain the batteries' functions (page 91...to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission. Or it may cause the malfunction of your camera. • Do not use . The lens for this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by this may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image...
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...standard) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded with your camera are not actual images shot using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do ... force to the provisions of the copyright laws. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other equipment on your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may...
...standard) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded with your camera are not actual images shot using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do ... force to the provisions of the copyright laws. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other equipment on your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may...
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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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... memory 23 Battery life and number of contents Notes on a subject successfully 10 Exposure - On the effects of lighting 12 Quality - Focusing on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color -
... memory 23 Battery life and number of contents Notes on a subject successfully 10 Exposure - On the effects of lighting 12 Quality - Focusing on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color -
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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. Also, you can stabilize the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you can enjoy your side. It tells you press the shutter button halfway down . Using a tripod, and... flash in dark places are also recommended. 10 t See "Hints for preventing blur" (below). Hints for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your camera. Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you . Press fully down straight away...
... such as the mode dial (page 25), the menus (page 28), and so on. Also, you can stabilize the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you can enjoy your side. It tells you press the shutter button halfway down . Using a tripod, and... flash in dark places are also recommended. 10 t See "Hints for preventing blur" (below). Hints for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your camera. Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you . Press fully down straight away...
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... value in the auto adjustment mode. Close In-focus range widens, both backward and forward. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to adjust the exposure that has been determined by adjusting the exposure... and the ISO sensitivity. t page 32 Characteristics of light that the camera will receive when you to pass through ISO = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure Underexposure = too little...
... value in the auto adjustment mode. Close In-focus range widens, both backward and forward. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to adjust the exposure that has been determined by adjusting the exposure... and the ISO sensitivity. t page 32 Characteristics of light that the camera will receive when you to pass through ISO = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure Underexposure = too little...
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... or displayed on a computer screen. Description of small dots called pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is shown by the number of pixels. If it contains a large number of...(DSC-W7/W17 only) 3,072 pixels×2,304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels 2 Image size: 5M 2592 pixels×1944 pixels = 5,038,848 pixels Pixels 3 Image size: VGA(E-Mail) 640 pixels×480 pixels = 307,200 pixels 13 Enjoying the camera 2304 1944 480 Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital...
... or displayed on a computer screen. Description of small dots called pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is shown by the number of pixels. If it contains a large number of...(DSC-W7/W17 only) 3,072 pixels×2,304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels 2 Image size: 5M 2592 pixels×1944 pixels = 5,038,848 pixels Pixels 3 Image size: VGA(E-Mail) 640 pixels×480 pixels = 307,200 pixels 13 Enjoying the camera 2304 1944 480 Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital...
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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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You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. 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 ...
You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. 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 ...
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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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... folder (37) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. 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. When playing back still images M VGA 101 101 12/12 C:32:00...
... folder (37) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. 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. When playing back still images M VGA 101 101 12/12 C:32:00...
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The menu 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 displayed during playback may occur when: 21 The menu is displayed. - In index mode. - Enjoying the camera Changing the screen display Each time you...
The menu 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 displayed during playback may occur when: 21 The menu is displayed. - In index mode. - Enjoying the camera Changing the screen display Each time you...
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...that can be only recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO". • For image size and image quality, see page 13. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on a "Memory Stick" formatted with the size set to [Normal]. • The size of a 32 MB "Memory Stick". The ...images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • You can be recorded on this camera, the display may vary depending 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...
...that can be only recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO". • For image size and image quality, see page 13. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on a "Memory Stick" formatted with the size set to [Normal]. • The size of a 32 MB "Memory Stick". The ...images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • You can be recorded on this camera, the display may vary depending 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...
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... internal memory We recommend that you copy (back up) data without a "Memory Stick" inserted in the camera. • You cannot move image data on a "Memory Stick" to the internal memory. • By connecting the camera and a computer with a USB cable, you cannot copy data on a computer to [640(Fine)] cannot... on pages 57 to 61 without fail using this internal memory. • Movies with the image size set to the internal memory. 23 Enjoying the camera When you can be performed on images on a "Memory Stick" Prepare a "Memory Stick" with a capacity of 32 MB or more, then perform the ...
... internal memory We recommend that you copy (back up) data without a "Memory Stick" inserted in the camera. • You cannot move image data on a "Memory Stick" to the internal memory. • By connecting the camera and a computer with a USB cable, you cannot copy data on a computer to [640(Fine)] cannot... on pages 57 to 61 without fail using this internal memory. • Movies with the image size set to the internal memory. 23 Enjoying the camera When you can be performed on images on a "Memory Stick" Prepare a "Memory Stick" with a capacity of 32 MB or more, then perform the ...
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... is low When shooting still images Battery LCD screen No. When viewing still images Battery No. of images (Approx.) Battery life (min.) DSC-W7/W17 NH-AA- The zoom is used - Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number...on the image size. The battery power is switched alternately between the W and T ends - The power turns on and off many times - The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times • The measurement method is set to [Monitor] - The surrounding temperature is used frequently -...
... is low When shooting still images Battery LCD screen No. When viewing still images Battery No. of images (Approx.) Battery life (min.) DSC-W7/W17 NH-AA- The zoom is used - Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number...on the image size. The battery power is switched alternately between the W and T ends - The power turns on and off many times - The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times • The measurement method is set to [Monitor] - The surrounding temperature is used frequently -...