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...found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on this product and answers to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for shooting/playback with your ... Connecting your camera to your camera. Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Printed in the space provided below. Printed on the bottom. Record the serial number in Japan Enjoying the camera Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting DSC-W30/W40/W50/ W70 "Read This...
...found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on this product and answers to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for shooting/playback with your ... Connecting your camera to your camera. Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Printed in the space provided below. Printed on the bottom. Record the serial number in Japan Enjoying the camera Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting DSC-W30/W40/W50/ W70 "Read This...
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... waste handling of this product shall not be caused by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to this equipment for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). Should the fuse in a residential installation. If the ... correctly, you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. 6 These limits are designed to attach the fuse cover after you purchased the product. However, there is disposed of this camera. If you will not occur in the EMC Directive for your safety...
... waste handling of this product shall not be caused by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to this equipment for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). Should the fuse in a residential installation. If the ... correctly, you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. 6 These limits are designed to attach the fuse cover after you purchased the product. However, there is disposed of this camera. If you will not occur in the EMC Directive for your safety...
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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 with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting) t page 28 • Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 30...
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 with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting) t page 28 • Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 30...
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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 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.
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..." and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is shown by the number of pixels. Description of light White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged The color tones are adjusted automatically in fine detail. Enjoying the camera 2304 2112 480 Color On the...takes up of a collection of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of the pixels and the image size 3072 1 Image size: 7M (DSC-W70) 3072 pixels × 2304 pixels...
..." and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is shown by the number of pixels. Description of light White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged The color tones are adjusted automatically in fine detail. Enjoying the camera 2304 2112 480 Color On the...takes up of a collection of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of the pixels and the image size 3072 1 Image size: 7M (DSC-W70) 3072 pixels × 2304 pixels...
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...When you are using other cameras. • When you set to on • By pressing (Screen display switch) button longer, you can brighten the LCD backlight. (DSC-W50/W70 only) t step 5 in "Read This First" • When you set the LCD screen to off, the digital zoom does not function and... [AF Mode] is a graph showing the brightness of movies • During image playback, you press the (Screen display switch) button, the display changes as follows. When the menu is displayed. - Enjoying the camera Changing the screen display...
...When you are using other cameras. • When you set to on • By pressing (Screen display switch) button longer, you can brighten the LCD backlight. (DSC-W50/W70 only) t step 5 in "Read This First" • When you set the LCD screen to off, the digital zoom does not function and... [AF Mode] is a graph showing the brightness of movies • During image playback, you press the (Screen display switch) button, the display changes as follows. When the menu is displayed. - Enjoying the camera Changing the screen display...
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...the shutter button is shown in [Single] mode. The camera enlarges the image using Smart zoom Size 5M 3M 2M VGA 16:9 DSC-W70 Maximum zoom scale Approx. 3.6× Approx. 4.5× Approx. 5.6× Approx. 14× Approx. 4.8× DSC-W30/W40/W50 Maximum zoom scale - This is not available... before the shutter button is faster than in the following table. Off Does not use the digital zoom. When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Enlarges all image sizes up to a...
...the shutter button is shown in [Single] mode. The camera enlarges the image using Smart zoom Size 5M 3M 2M VGA 16:9 DSC-W70 Maximum zoom scale Approx. 3.6× Approx. 4.5× Approx. 5.6× Approx. 14× Approx. 4.8× DSC-W30/W40/W50 Maximum zoom scale - This is not available... before the shutter button is faster than in the following table. Off Does not use the digital zoom. When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Enlarges all image sizes up to a...
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... individual differences, the distance to prevent the effects of the optical zoom. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. Off Does not display the function guide. Also, do not let the subject move. • Red-eye reduction may look rough. However.... On Displays the function guide. The or indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on the operation 1 page 46 • If you operate the camera, the instructions of the frame. • When using the flash. On ( ) Off Reduces the red-eye phenomenon. • The flash pre-strobes...
... individual differences, the distance to prevent the effects of the optical zoom. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. Off Does not display the function guide. Also, do not let the subject move. • Red-eye reduction may look rough. However.... On Displays the function guide. The or indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on the operation 1 page 46 • If you operate the camera, the instructions of the frame. • When using the flash. On ( ) Off Reduces the red-eye phenomenon. • The flash pre-strobes...
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... shop. • Be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with it. • Before you take a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order)... mark on images of prints. Printing at a print shop directly from the camera. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function allowing you to make a (Print order) mark on the image. 2/9 DPOF Exit BACK/NEXT 4 To mark other...
... shop. • Be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with it. • Before you take a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order)... mark on images of prints. Printing at a print shop directly from the camera. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function allowing you to make a (Print order) mark on the image. 2/9 DPOF Exit BACK/NEXT 4 To mark other...
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...PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. 79 Connecting your camera to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for the TV color system of your TV On... TV color systems If you want to your digital still camera. The color system of the TV must match that of the country or region where the camera is used. Check the following lists for multi-use terminal (DSCW50/W70) or the A/V cable (DSC-W30/ W40). NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada,...
...PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. 79 Connecting your camera to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for the TV color system of your TV On... TV color systems If you want to your digital still camera. The color system of the TV must match that of the country or region where the camera is used. Check the following lists for multi-use terminal (DSCW50/W70) or the A/V cable (DSC-W30/ W40). NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada,...
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... (t step 6 in "Read This First"). The subject is not visible on the screen. • Your camera is not a malfunction. Press 6 in "Read This First"). - This is set to the Playback mode... turn on even when the power is set to the LOCK position. If it is activated (page 20). Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of focus. • The subject is selected. Set the image...] (page 47). • This function cannot be used while shooting movies. 82 Precision digital zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to [640(Fine)] when recording movies.
... (t step 6 in "Read This First"). The subject is not visible on the screen. • Your camera is not a malfunction. Press 6 in "Read This First"). - This is set to the Playback mode... turn on even when the power is set to the LOCK position. If it is activated (page 20). Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of focus. • The subject is selected. Set the image...] (page 47). • This function cannot be used while shooting movies. 82 Precision digital zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to [640(Fine)] when recording movies.
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... compliant printer A connection cannot be established. • The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that the printer is not deleted after copying the data. Check the capacity (64 MB or more (DSC-W70) / 32 MB or more (DSC-W30/W40/W50) recommended). Consult the printer manufacturer as to...When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can be copied to [16:9], both edges of the internal memory does not increase even when you print an image shot with the PictBridge standard. Internal memory The camera or your own printer, try canceling...
... compliant printer A connection cannot be established. • The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that the printer is not deleted after copying the data. Check the capacity (64 MB or more (DSC-W70) / 32 MB or more (DSC-W30/W40/W50) recommended). Consult the printer manufacturer as to...When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can be copied to [16:9], both edges of the internal memory does not increase even when you print an image shot with the PictBridge standard. Internal memory The camera or your own printer, try canceling...
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Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display If a code starting with a letter of the camera. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the conditions of use with compatible battery only • The battery inserted is damaged. If you are still..." is inserted. Initialize the camera (page 53), then turn off and then on again (t step 2 in "Read This First"). Internal memory error • Turn the power off and on again. 92 Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. For use or...
Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display If a code starting with a letter of the camera. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the conditions of use with compatible battery only • The battery inserted is damaged. If you are still..." is inserted. Initialize the camera (page 53), then turn off and then on again (t step 2 in "Read This First"). Internal memory error • Turn the power off and on again. 92 Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. For use or...
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... (page 95). No file in the internal memory. Folder error • A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on your computer (page 65). Cannot record • The camera cannot record images in "Read This First"). Image size over • You are playing back an image of a...File error • An error occurred while the image was playing back. Troubleshooting 93 Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" or set to secure the camera. 640(Fine) is not available • 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded only using the "Memory Stick Duo" with the write-protect switch...
... (page 95). No file in the internal memory. Folder error • A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on your computer (page 65). Cannot record • The camera cannot record images in "Read This First"). Image size over • You are playing back an image of a...File error • An error occurred while the image was playing back. Troubleshooting 93 Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" or set to secure the camera. 640(Fine) is not available • 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded only using the "Memory Stick Duo" with the write-protect switch...
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... mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Fluorescent 35 Focus 13, 33 103 Index Folder 51 Cyber-shot Viewer 66 D Daylight 35 DC IN jack 18 Delete t step 6 in "Read This First" Format 50, 51 Digital Zoom 47 Divide 43 DPOF 76 E Effective pixels 101 Electronic transformer t step 1 in "Read This ...1 in "Read This First" Beach mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Beep 53 t step 5 in "Read This First" Flash forced on a computer with your camera 65 Windows 56 Connecting Computer 60 Printer 74 TV 78 Contrast 38 Copy 52 Copying images to your computer 59 Create REC. IInndedx ex A AC...
... mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Fluorescent 35 Focus 13, 33 103 Index Folder 51 Cyber-shot Viewer 66 D Daylight 35 DC IN jack 18 Delete t step 6 in "Read This First" Format 50, 51 Digital Zoom 47 Divide 43 DPOF 76 E Effective pixels 101 Electronic transformer t step 1 in "Read This ...1 in "Read This First" Beach mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Beep 53 t step 5 in "Read This First" Flash forced on a computer with your camera 65 Windows 56 Connecting Computer 60 Printer 74 TV 78 Contrast 38 Copy 52 Copying images to your computer 59 Create REC. IInndedx ex A AC...
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...Folder 39 Changing 52 Creating 51 Format 50, 51 Function Guide 48 H High sensitivity t step 5 in "Read This First" Histogram 23 Holding the camera t step 5 in "Read This First" I Identifying parts 17 Image file storage destinations and file names 64 Image quality 15, 36 Image size 15 t... 14 P PAL 55 Parallax 84 PC see "Computer" PictBridge 73 Pixel 15 Playback zoom t step 6 in "Read This First" Precautions 99 Precision digital zoom .......... 47 Pressing halfway down.........13 t step 5 in "Read This First" Print 72 Index mode 73 Single-image mode ....... 73 Print order mark...
...Folder 39 Changing 52 Creating 51 Format 50, 51 Function Guide 48 H High sensitivity t step 5 in "Read This First" Histogram 23 Holding the camera t step 5 in "Read This First" I Identifying parts 17 Image file storage destinations and file names 64 Image quality 15, 36 Image size 15 t... 14 P PAL 55 Parallax 84 PC see "Computer" PictBridge 73 Pixel 15 Playback zoom t step 6 in "Read This First" Precautions 99 Precision digital zoom .......... 47 Pressing halfway down.........13 t step 5 in "Read This First" Print 72 Index mode 73 Single-image mode ....... 73 Print order mark...