Operating Instructions
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...This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for shooting/playback with your Sony dealer regarding this product. 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 product ...and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Model No. DSC-W5/W7/W15/W17 Serial No DSC-W5/W7/ W15/W17 "...
...This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for shooting/playback with your Sony dealer regarding this product. 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 product ...and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Model No. DSC-W5/W7/W15/W17 Serial No DSC-W5/W7/ W15/W17 "...
Operating Instructions
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...compliant with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be replaced, a fuse of this camera. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that to which... 1363 is connected. - This equipment generates, uses, and can help . If this equipment for a digital device pursuant to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the ...and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with the limits for your nearest Sony service station. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for customers in a residential ...
...compliant with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be replaced, a fuse of this camera. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that to which... 1363 is connected. - This equipment generates, uses, and can help . If this equipment for a digital device pursuant to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the ...and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with the limits for your nearest Sony service station. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for customers in a residential ...
Operating Instructions
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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...
Operating Instructions
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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. 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.
Operating Instructions
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...digital image is made up more memory, and the image is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on a computer screen. Description of pixels, the picture becomes large, it contains a large number of the pixels and the image size 3072 2592 640 1 Image size: 7M (DSC-W7.../W17 only) 3,072 pixels×2,304 pixels = 7,077,888 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 If it takes up of a collection of the camera, the fine detail...
...digital image is made up more memory, and the image is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on a computer screen. Description of pixels, the picture becomes large, it contains a large number of the pixels and the image size 3072 2592 640 1 Image size: 7M (DSC-W7.../W17 only) 3,072 pixels×2,304 pixels = 7,077,888 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 If it takes up of a collection of the camera, the fine detail...
Operating Instructions
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Enjoying the camera Changing the screen display Each time 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). The shutter speed is displayed for images ... situations - When you select (flash)/ (self-timer)/ (macro), the image is slow or high. • The histogram may occur when: 21 You are using other cameras. • When you press the (Display/LCD on VGA 96 - The menu is displayed. - The menu is displayed. - In index mode. - The flash strobes. - You...
Enjoying the camera Changing the screen display Each time 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). The shutter speed is displayed for images ... situations - When you select (flash)/ (self-timer)/ (macro), the image is slow or high. • The histogram may occur when: 21 You are using other cameras. • When you press the (Display/LCD on VGA 96 - The menu is displayed. - The menu is displayed. - In index mode. - The flash strobes. - You...
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.... The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to a maximum of Smart zoom is faster than in [Single] mode. • When shooting using Smart zoom Size 5M 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) DSC-W5/W15 Maximum zoom scale - Off ( ) Does not use the digital zoom. Approx. 3.8× Approx. 6.1× Approx. 12× DSC-W7/W17...
.... The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to a maximum of Smart zoom is faster than in [Single] mode. • When shooting using Smart zoom Size 5M 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) DSC-W5/W15 Maximum zoom scale - Off ( ) Does not use the digital zoom. Approx. 3.8× Approx. 6.1× Approx. 12× DSC-W7/W17...
Operating Instructions
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...appear when using the flash. Does not use Red Eye Reduction. • Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of the frame. • When using the smart zoom, the image on the screen may not produce the desired ... or other conditions. 46 Also, do not appear during playback only. Date Superimposes the year, month and day. • The date is the digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator • The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the screen during shooting, instead, the...
...appear when using the flash. Does not use Red Eye Reduction. • Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of the frame. • When using the smart zoom, the image on the screen may not produce the desired ... or other conditions. 46 Also, do not appear during playback only. Date Superimposes the year, month and day. • The date is the digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator • The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the screen during shooting, instead, the...
Operating Instructions
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...a CD-R and take it . • Before you mark images shot in [Multi Burst] mode, all the images are printed on images in step 3 or 4. 72 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is marked on images that conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer. •...printing service shop as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to a photo printing service shop. Printing at a print shop directly from the camera. As long as to make a (Print order) mark on one sheet divided into 16 panels. What is not handled by your photo printing...
...a CD-R and take it . • Before you mark images shot in [Multi Burst] mode, all the images are printed on images in step 3 or 4. 72 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is marked on images that conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer. •...printing service shop as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to a photo printing service shop. Printing at a print shop directly from the camera. As long as to make a (Print order) mark on one sheet divided into 16 panels. What is not handled by your photo printing...
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The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. 75 Connecting your camera to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the A/V cable (supplied...
The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. 75 Connecting your camera to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the A/V cable (supplied...
Operating Instructions
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...pages 49, 50). 86 The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on again (t step 2 "Read This First"). Insert a new "Memory Stick" (page 89). Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, contact your camera has a selfdiagnosis display. If you are ...: ss E:92: ss • A camera malfunction has occurred. Depending on again • A problem with your camera (page 89). • The "Memory Stick" is damaged. • The terminal section of the alphabet appears, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Internal memory error •...
...pages 49, 50). 86 The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on again (t step 2 "Read This First"). Insert a new "Memory Stick" (page 89). Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, contact your camera has a selfdiagnosis display. If you are ...: ss E:92: ss • A camera malfunction has occurred. Depending on again • A problem with your camera (page 89). • The "Memory Stick" is damaged. • The terminal section of the alphabet appears, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Internal memory error •...
Operating Instructions
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... to the recording position (page 89). Cannot divide • The movie is not long enough to insufficient light. Use the flash, mount the camera on the "Memory Stick". (For example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE) Select other than [640(Fine)]. 87 Troubleshooting Memory Stick locked • Set the... "Memory Stick". Cannot create more folders • The folder with a name beginning with the same first three digit number already exists on a tripod, or otherwise secure the camera in the internal memory. No memory space in internal memory No memory space in the selected folder. Cannot record ...
... to the recording position (page 89). Cannot divide • The movie is not long enough to insufficient light. Use the flash, mount the camera on the "Memory Stick". (For example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE) Select other than [640(Fine)]. 87 Troubleshooting Memory Stick locked • Set the... "Memory Stick". Cannot create more folders • The folder with a name beginning with the same first three digit number already exists on a tripod, or otherwise secure the camera in the internal memory. No memory space in internal memory No memory space in the selected folder. Cannot record ...
Operating Instructions
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..."Read This First" Remaining indicator t step 1 in "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 50 D Date 46 Date&Time 46 Date/Time... 46 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...
..."Read This First" Remaining indicator t step 1 in "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 50 D Date 46 Date&Time 46 Date/Time... 46 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...