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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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...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 "image quality" and "image size 15 Identifying parts 17 Indicators on the screen 19 Changing the screen display 23 Number... of still images and recording time of movies 24 When you do not have a "Memory Stick Duo" (Recording with the internal memory...
...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 "image quality" and "image size 15 Identifying parts 17 Indicators on the screen 19 Changing the screen display 23 Number... of still images and recording time of movies 24 When you do not have a "Memory Stick Duo" (Recording with the internal memory...
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...On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when...and the image size 3072 1 Image size: 7M (DSC-W70) 3072 pixels × 2304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels 2816 640 2 Image size: 6M (DSC-W30/W40/W50) 2816 pixels × 2112 pixels = 5,947,392 pixels Pixels 3 Image size: VGA 640 pixels...are adjusted automatically in fine detail. Reddish Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is shown by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent ...
...On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when...and the image size 3072 1 Image size: 7M (DSC-W70) 3072 pixels × 2304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels 2816 640 2 Image size: 6M (DSC-W30/W40/W50) 2816 pixels × 2112 pixels = 5,947,392 pixels Pixels 3 Image size: VGA 640 pixels...are adjusted automatically in fine detail. Reddish Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is shown by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent ...
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...or postcards, etc. 2) Both edges of the image may be . When you can select the compression ratio when digital images are marked with . The default settings are saved. Movie image size Frame/Second Usage guidelines 640(Fine) (640×480) Approx. 30 Display on TV (high quality) 640(... (page 89). 3) By using a Memory Stick slot or USB connection, you select a high compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but small file size) Example: An attached image to be sent by email Image size Usage guidelines 7M (3072×2304) (DSC-W70 the default setting) 3:21) (3072...
...or postcards, etc. 2) Both edges of the image may be . When you can select the compression ratio when digital images are marked with . The default settings are saved. Movie image size Frame/Second Usage guidelines 640(Fine) (640×480) Approx. 30 Display on TV (high quality) 640(... (page 89). 3) By using a Memory Stick slot or USB connection, you select a high compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but small file size) Example: An attached image to be sent by email Image size Usage guidelines 7M (3072×2304) (DSC-W70 the default setting) 3:21) (3072...
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... First") Menu off: / / / (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 ...) 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...
... First") Menu off: / / / (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 ...) 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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...3M 1M VGA 16:9 FINE 640 STD 640 160 FINE STD 101 00:00:00 [00:28:05] 1/30" 400 C:32:00 D Display E Indication Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") (not displayed on the screen on the previous page) Menu (30) Low battery warning (27, 92) 20 Display...DSC-W70. 6M is displayed only for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera. 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 or slower than 1/6 second. Remaining internal memory capacity (24) Remaining "Memory...
...3M 1M VGA 16:9 FINE 640 STD 640 160 FINE STD 101 00:00:00 [00:28:05] 1/30" 400 C:32:00 D Display E Indication Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") (not displayed on the screen on the previous page) Menu (30) Low battery warning (27, 92) 20 Display...DSC-W70. 6M is displayed only for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera. 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 or slower than 1/6 second. Remaining internal memory capacity (24) Remaining "Memory...
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Enjoying the camera When playing back still images 1 3 4 2 BACK/NEXT VOLUME 5 When playing back movies 1 3 4 2 5 A Display M 6M 3:2 3M 1M VGA 16:9 FINE 640 STD 640 160 - 1.3 Step 12/16 N B Display 101-0012 Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") Recording mode (28, 36) Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") Playback mode...) Playback bar (t step 6 in "Read This First") Protect (40) Print order (DPOF) mark (76) Change folder (39) • This does not appear when using internal memory.
Enjoying the camera When playing back still images 1 3 4 2 BACK/NEXT VOLUME 5 When playing back movies 1 3 4 2 5 A Display M 6M 3:2 3M 1M VGA 16:9 FINE 640 STD 640 160 - 1.3 Step 12/16 N B Display 101-0012 Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") Recording mode (28, 36) Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") Playback mode...) Playback bar (t step 6 in "Read This First") Protect (40) Print order (DPOF) mark (76) Change folder (39) • This does not appear when using internal memory.
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... 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 3:2 (DSC-W70) 9 16 18 37 67 137 279 573 18 33 36 73 132... when [Mode] is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • You can be recorded on the shooting conditions. The values may vary depending on a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera or the internal...
... 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 3:2 (DSC-W70) 9 16 18 37 67 137 279 573 18 33 36 73 132... when [Mode] is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • You can be recorded on the shooting conditions. The values may vary depending on a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera or the internal...
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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 0:05:... 0:45:30 1:31:30 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...
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 0:05:... 0:45:30 1:31:30 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...
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...data on a hard disc of your camera, but you copy (back up ) data on a "Memory Stick Duo" Prepare a "Memory Stick Duo" 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...this internal memory. • Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be performed on images on the "Memory Stick Duo". When a "Memory Stick Duo" is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the internal memory. B Internal memory When there is inserted B [Recording]: Images are recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo...
...data on a hard disc of your camera, but you copy (back up ) data on a "Memory Stick Duo" Prepare a "Memory Stick Duo" 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...this internal memory. • Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be performed on images on the "Memory Stick Duo". When a "Memory Stick Duo" is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the internal memory. B Internal memory When there is inserted B [Recording]: Images are recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo...
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... Approx. 255 - The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is based on (min.) LCD screen off (min.) DSC-W70 Approx. 180 Approx. 230 DSC-W30/W40/W50 Approx. 190 Approx. 240 • Shooting movies continuously with an image size of [160] •...). • The number of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick Duo" as necessary. When viewing still images No. Enjoying the camera Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images...
... Approx. 255 - The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is based on (min.) LCD screen off (min.) DSC-W70 Approx. 180 Approx. 230 DSC-W30/W40/W50 Approx. 190 Approx. 240 • Shooting movies continuously with an image size of [160] •...). • The number of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick Duo" as necessary. When viewing still images No. Enjoying the camera Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images...
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...Burst] • The flash is approximately 0.9 seconds (DSC-W70) or 0.7 seconds (DSC-W30/W40/W50). The maximum number of five images is recorded. • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" is full, the Burst stops. ...8226; You may not be able to (Flash forced off). • When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of continuous shots Quality DSC-W70 (Units: images) DSC-W30/W40/W50 Size Fine Standard Fine Standard 7M 4 6 -...
...Burst] • The flash is approximately 0.9 seconds (DSC-W70) or 0.7 seconds (DSC-W30/W40/W50). The maximum number of five images is recorded. • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" is full, the Burst stops. ...8226; You may not be able to (Flash forced off). • When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of continuous shots Quality DSC-W70 (Units: images) DSC-W30/W40/W50 Size Fine Standard Fine Standard 7M 4 6 -...
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... all images stored on the "Memory Stick Duo". Plays back all the images have been played back, the slide show ends. The slide show . The original image is retained even after resizing. 7M (DSC-W70) 6M (DSC-W30/W40/W50) 5M (DSC-W70) 3M The setting size is recorded in a continuous loop... the slide show, press z to display the menu. 3 Select [ ] (Resize) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 4 Select the desired size with v/V, then press z. Cancels the slide show , you want to resize. 2 Press MENU to pause the slide show starts. The resized image is just a...
... all images stored on the "Memory Stick Duo". Plays back all the images have been played back, the slide show ends. The slide show . The original image is retained even after resizing. 7M (DSC-W70) 6M (DSC-W30/W40/W50) 5M (DSC-W70) 3M The setting size is recorded in a continuous loop... the slide show, press z to display the menu. 3 Select [ ] (Resize) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 4 Select the desired size with v/V, then press z. Cancels the slide show , you want to resize. 2 Press MENU to pause the slide show starts. The resized image is just a...
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... quality deteriorates. • You cannot resize the image size to [3:2] or [16:9]. • When you cut them. This is the recommended function to use when the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" capacity is insufficient, or when you attach movies to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image...
... quality deteriorates. • You cannot resize the image size to [3:2] or [16:9]. • When you cut them. This is the recommended function to use when the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" capacity is insufficient, or when you attach movies to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image...
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... copying the image file on the computer to a "Memory Stick Duo". • Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed. • You may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size. • When an image file has been processed by a... 51) and then copy the image file. 2 Copy the image file to the "Memory Stick Duo" folder in the following order. 1Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2Double-click [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer]. 3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste]. ...
... copying the image file on the computer to a "Memory Stick Duo". • Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed. • You may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size. • When an image file has been processed by a... 51) and then copy the image file. 2 Copy the image file to the "Memory Stick Duo" folder in the following order. 1Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2Double-click [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer]. 3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste]. ...
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... from the subject than . • Set the mode dial to when shooting movies. • The image size is full, do one of the following : - Precision digital zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to other than the shortest shooting distance, approximately 2 cm (13/16 inches) (W)/30 cm (11.... Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in "Read This First"). Do one of focus" on the screen. • Your camera is set to a position other than [640(Fine)]. - Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (page 95). The subject is selected. Select the auto focus mode (page 33). • Refer to...
... from the subject than . • Set the mode dial to when shooting movies. • The image size is full, do one of the following : - Precision digital zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to other than the shortest shooting distance, approximately 2 cm (13/16 inches) (W)/30 cm (11.... Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in "Read This First"). Do one of focus" on the screen. • Your camera is set to a position other than [640(Fine)]. - Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (page 95). The subject is selected. Select the auto focus mode (page 33). • Refer to...
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...with "Cyber-shot Viewer". • Look in the "My Pictures" folder. • If you set on the camera. Set the date on the "Memory Stick Duo" to the LOCK position to the recording position (page 95). Users of computers and card readers made by companies other than Sony should ...contact those manufacturers. • If "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is set to the LOCK position. Cannot format a "Memory Stick Duo". • You are displayed on the calendar with the image size set to be imported". We recommend that you...
...with "Cyber-shot Viewer". • Look in the "My Pictures" folder. • If you set on the camera. Set the date on the "Memory Stick Duo" to the LOCK position to the recording position (page 95). Users of computers and card readers made by companies other than Sony should ...contact those manufacturers. • If "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is set to the LOCK position. Cannot format a "Memory Stick Duo". • You are displayed on the calendar with the image size set to be imported". We recommend that you...
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...shot with the PictBridge standard. The free capacity of the image may be copied to format the internal memory after copying. Execute the [Format] command (page 50) to the internal memory. Check the capacity (64 MB or more (DSC-W70) / 32 MB or more (DSC-W30/W40/W50) recommended). Remove it (t step 4 in the camera... or not. • When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can be connected directly to a "Memory Stick Duo". • The "Memory Stick Duo" is a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in "Read This First"). PictBridge compliant ...
...shot with the PictBridge standard. The free capacity of the image may be copied to format the internal memory after copying. Execute the [Format] command (page 50) to the internal memory. Check the capacity (64 MB or more (DSC-W70) / 32 MB or more (DSC-W30/W40/W50) recommended). Remove it (t step 4 in the camera... or not. • When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can be connected directly to a "Memory Stick Duo". • The "Memory Stick Duo" is a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in "Read This First"). PictBridge compliant ...
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...been recorded in "Read This First"). Cannot record • The camera cannot record images in this "Memory Stick Duo". Folder error • A folder with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set the image size to a size other than about two seconds). • The file is not ... the same first three digit number already exists on the "Memory Stick Duo". Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" or set to the LOCK position. Troubleshooting 93 Use the flash or mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera. 640(Fine) is not a movie. Image size over • You ...
...been recorded in "Read This First"). Cannot record • The camera cannot record images in this "Memory Stick Duo". Folder error • A folder with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set the image size to a size other than about two seconds). • The file is not ... the same first three digit number already exists on the "Memory Stick Duo". Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" or set to the LOCK position. Troubleshooting 93 Use the flash or mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera. 640(Fine) is not a movie. Image size over • You ...
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...off during a read /write speeds differ depending on using a parallel interface. *3 640(Fine) size movies can be guaranteed for all "Memory Stick" functions. When the "Memory Stick Duo" is a compact, portable IC recording medium. They might accidentally swallow it . ...terminal section of "Memory Stick" that uses encryption technology. "Memory Stick" type Memory Stick (without MagicGate) Memory Stick (with MagicGate) Memory Stick Duo (without MagicGate) Memory Stick Duo (with MagicGate functions. When the "Memory Stick Duo" is removed or the camera is copyright protection technology...
...off during a read /write speeds differ depending on using a parallel interface. *3 640(Fine) size movies can be guaranteed for all "Memory Stick" functions. When the "Memory Stick Duo" is a compact, portable IC recording medium. They might accidentally swallow it . ...terminal section of "Memory Stick" that uses encryption technology. "Memory Stick" type Memory Stick (without MagicGate) Memory Stick (with MagicGate) Memory Stick Duo (without MagicGate) Memory Stick Duo (with MagicGate functions. When the "Memory Stick Duo" is removed or the camera is copyright protection technology...