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... Others Index © 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in the space provided below. Refer to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Record the serial 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...
... Others Index © 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in the space provided below. Refer to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Record the serial 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...
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... in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do...matters only. Operation is subject to operate this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)...
... in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do...matters only. Operation is subject to operate this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)...
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...screen, LCD finder (for models with an LCD finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using this manual are reproduced images, and are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in color) that may cause a malfunction. ...8226; Images may be copyrighted. These points are not actual images shot using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the copyright laws. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this camera. 5 However, there may be contrary to it.
...screen, LCD finder (for models with an LCD finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using this manual are reproduced images, and are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in color) that may cause a malfunction. ...8226; Images may be copyrighted. These points are not actual images shot using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the copyright laws. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this camera. 5 However, there may be contrary to it.
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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 menu t page 28 • Change 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 menu t page 28 • Change the...
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... 11 t page 32 Characteristics of "aperture" (F value) Faster Moving objects appear stopped. However, you can create various images by the camera. Close In-focus range widens, both backward and forward. t page 26 [EV]: Allows you release the shutter. Shutter speed = Length of time...adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Slower Moving objects appear to flow. Enjoying the camera Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. [Manual exposure]: Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to adjust ...
... 11 t page 32 Characteristics of "aperture" (F value) Faster Moving objects appear stopped. However, you can create various images by the camera. Close In-focus range widens, both backward and forward. t page 26 [EV]: Allows you release the shutter. Shutter speed = Length of time...adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Slower Moving objects appear to flow. Enjoying the camera Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. [Manual exposure]: Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to adjust ...
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Example: The color of an image affected by the lighting conditions. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 33). However, the image may become noisy. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. [...
Example: The color of an image affected by the lighting conditions. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 33). However, the image may become noisy. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. [...
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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 exposure (26) 17 When shooting still images When shooting movies STBY STD 640 101 00:00:00 [00:28:25] C:32:00 + +2.0EV A Display z M WB... (t step 5 in "Read This First") Red-eye reduction (46) Sharpness (36) Saturation (36) Contrast (36) 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 exposure (26) 17 When shooting still images When shooting movies STBY STD 640 101 00:00:00 [00:28:25] C:32:00 + +2.0EV A Display z M WB... (t step 5 in "Read This First") Red-eye reduction (46) Sharpness (36) Saturation (36) Contrast (36) 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.
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... 26). Also, you can select various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 29) M: Manual exposure shooting mode Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. Enjoying the camera Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the scene. t step 5 in "Read This First" Still image...
... 26). Also, you can select various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 29) M: Manual exposure shooting mode Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. Enjoying the camera Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the scene. t step 5 in "Read This First" Still image...
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...) on the control button when the mode dial is determined by the camera. 3 Shoot the image. • To use the Quick Review, close-up (Macro), or self-timer function, or to change the flash mode, press z to cancel the manual exposure setup mode after step 1. (The "Return" indicator changes to "Set".) •... details t step 5 in "Read This First" For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of the screen changes to "Return," and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode. 2 Adjust the settings using the control button. SL Auto/ WB - -
...) on the control button when the mode dial is determined by the camera. 3 Shoot the image. • To use the Quick Review, close-up (Macro), or self-timer function, or to change the flash mode, press z to cancel the manual exposure setup mode after step 1. (The "Return" indicator changes to "Set".) •... details t step 5 in "Read This First" For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of the screen changes to "Return," and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode. 2 Adjust the settings using the control button. SL Auto/ WB - -
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... Toward +: Brightens an image. A Number of an image. z Adjusting [EV] by the camera. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, a dark image...image - When the mode dial is set in 1/3EV increments. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is a graph showing the brightness of pixels B .... • For details on the operation t page 28 The default settings are marked with . (EV) Manually adjusts the exposure. The exposure is determined automatically by displaying a histogram 8M FINE 101 4 A 0EV B ...
... Toward +: Brightens an image. A Number of an image. z Adjusting [EV] by the camera. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, a dark image...image - When the mode dial is set in 1/3EV increments. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is a graph showing the brightness of pixels B .... • For details on the operation t page 28 The default settings are marked with . (EV) Manually adjusts the exposure. The exposure is determined automatically by displaying a histogram 8M FINE 101 4 A 0EV B ...
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...camera DSC-W7/W17: Approx. 7 410 000 pixels DSC-W5/W15: Approx. 5 255 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera DSC-W7/W17: Approx. 7 201 000 pixels DSC-W5/W15: Approx. 5 090 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 7.9 - 23.7 mm (38 - 114 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 5.2 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Manual...3 V AC-LS5K AC Acaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting with the LCD screen on) DSC-W7/W17: 1.2 W DSC-W5/W15: 1.1 W Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Storage ...
...camera DSC-W7/W17: Approx. 7 410 000 pixels DSC-W5/W15: Approx. 5 255 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera DSC-W7/W17: Approx. 7 201 000 pixels DSC-W5/W15: Approx. 5 090 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 7.9 - 23.7 mm (38 - 114 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 5.2 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Manual...3 V AC-LS5K AC Acaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting with the LCD screen on) DSC-W7/W17: 1.2 W DSC-W5/W15: 1.1 W Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Storage ...
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... M M AF 45 Macintosh computer 66 Recommended environment 66 Macro t step 5 in "Read This First" Mains lead t step 1 in "Read This First" Manual exposure 26 "Memory Stick 89 Insert/Remove t step 3 in "Read This First" Format 50 Number of images/ recording time 22 Write-protect switch ..... 89 Memory..., 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...
... M M AF 45 Macintosh computer 66 Recommended environment 66 Macro t step 5 in "Read This First" Mains lead t step 1 in "Read This First" Manual exposure 26 "Memory Stick 89 Insert/Remove t step 3 in "Read This First" Format 50 Number of images/ recording time 22 Write-protect switch ..... 89 Memory..., 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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...Computer, Inc. • Macromedia and Flash are trademarks or registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in general, trademarks ..., in the United States and/or other countries. • Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick", , "Memory Stick PRO", Duo", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO , "MagicGate", and Corporation. ...
...Computer, Inc. • Macromedia and Flash are trademarks or registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in general, trademarks ..., in the United States and/or other countries. • Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick", , "Memory Stick PRO", Duo", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO , "MagicGate", and Corporation. ...