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Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC-W80/W85/W90 For details on the advanced operations, please access "Cyber-shot Handbook" and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" contained on the supplied CD-ROM via a computer. Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-095-004-11(1)
Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC-W80/W85/W90 For details on the advanced operations, please access "Cyber-shot Handbook" and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" contained on the supplied CD-ROM via a computer. Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-095-004-11(1)
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...menu items 20 Menu items 21 Enjoying your camera 8 Getting started 9 Checking the accessories supplied 9 1 Preparing the battery pack 10 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ........ 11 3 Turning the camera on the screen 24 Battery life and memory.../viewed .......... 26 Number of still images and recording time of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on using your computer 22 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 22 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" ....... 23...
...menu items 20 Menu items 21 Enjoying your camera 8 Getting started 9 Checking the accessories supplied 9 1 Preparing the battery pack 10 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ........ 11 3 Turning the camera on the screen 24 Battery life and memory.../viewed .......... 26 Number of still images and recording time of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on using your computer 22 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 22 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" ....... 23...
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... dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. However, there may be some cases may not be repairable. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for contents of the recording The ... Unauthorized recording of such materials may be compensated for effective use. Read "Precautions" (page 30) before using the camera (page 30). • Do not shake or strike the camera. The camera may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. • Clean the flash ...
... dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. However, there may be some cases may not be repairable. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for contents of the recording The ... Unauthorized recording of such materials may be compensated for effective use. Read "Precautions" (page 30) before using the camera (page 30). • Do not shake or strike the camera. The camera may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. • Clean the flash ...
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... (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) Neck strap (1) (DSC-W85) • Soft carrying case (1) (DSC-W85 only) • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software/ "Cyber-shot Handbook"/"Cyber-shot Step-up Guide") (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. Hook 9
... (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) Neck strap (1) (DSC-W85) • Soft carrying case (1) (DSC-W85 only) • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software/ "Cyber-shot Handbook"/"Cyber-shot Step-up Guide") (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. Hook 9
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.... • The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. • The Clock Set screen appears when the camera is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 31 MB). [ To check the remaining battery time Press POWER button to turn...
.... • The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. • The Clock Set screen appears when the camera is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 31 MB). [ To check the remaining battery time Press POWER button to turn...
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3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button (Playback) button 1 z button 2 3 ɟ Control button HOME button 1Press the POWER button or press (Playback) button. 2Set the clock ... HOME button, and select [ Clock Settings] in (Settings) (pages 18, 19). [ When you turn on the power If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function). 13
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button (Playback) button 1 z button 2 3 ɟ Control button HOME button 1Press the POWER button or press (Playback) button. 2Set the clock ... HOME button, and select [ Clock Settings] in (Settings) (pages 18, 19). [ When you turn on the power If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function). 13
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... down again. 14 To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down . When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes...
... down again. 14 To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down . When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes...
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...switch to the shooting mode, press again. 2Select an image with v, then press z. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press while displaying a still image. To undo the zoom, press . Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.) Press B to fast forward... [OK] with b/B on automatically and set to adjust the volume. [ To delete images 1 Display the image you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on the control button. Viewing/deleting images (playback zoom)/ (Index) button (playback zoom) button MENU button HOME button (Playback...
...switch to the shooting mode, press again. 2Select an image with v, then press z. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press while displaying a still image. To undo the zoom, press . Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.) Press B to fast forward... [OK] with b/B on automatically and set to adjust the volume. [ To delete images 1 Display the image you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on the control button. Viewing/deleting images (playback zoom)/ (Index) button (playback zoom) button MENU button HOME button (Playback...
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[ Viewing an index screen Press (Index) button to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. 2 Select [Delete] with v and select [Multiple Images] with b/B, then press z. 3 Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z. To return ... image with v, then press z. [ To view images on the index screen changes. [ To delete images in the checkbox of pictures on TV screen Connect the camera to the single image screen, press z. • You can also access the index screen by selecting [ Index Display] in (View Images) on the HOME screen...
[ Viewing an index screen Press (Index) button to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. 2 Select [Delete] with v and select [Multiple Images] with b/B, then press z. 3 Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z. To return ... image with v, then press z. [ To view images on the index screen changes. [ To delete images in the checkbox of pictures on TV screen Connect the camera to the single image screen, press z. • You can also access the index screen by selecting [ Index Display] in (View Images) on the HOME screen...
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... you select (Settings). 2 Move to the right with B, select a setting with v/V, then press z. 3 Select a setting with v/V, then press z. • The camera is the gateway screen for all the functions of your camera. HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is set to display the HOME screen. Control button HOME button...
... you select (Settings). 2 Move to the right with B, select a setting with v/V, then press z. 3 Select a setting with v/V, then press z. • The camera is the gateway screen for all the functions of your camera. HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is set to display the HOME screen. Control button HOME button...
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...Detection Detects the faces of the image or adds special effects. Retouches images. Selects the folder for shooting Image Size Selects the still image size. Menu for viewing images. 21 Color Mode Changes the vividness of your subjects and adjusts focus, etc. EV Adjusts... method. REC Mode Selects the continuous shooting method. Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer. Rotates a still image. Only the available items are displayed on the camera mode. The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available only...
...Detection Detects the faces of the image or adds special effects. Retouches images. Selects the folder for shooting Image Size Selects the still image size. Menu for viewing images. 21 Color Mode Changes the vividness of your subjects and adjusts focus, etc. EV Adjusts... method. REC Mode Selects the continuous shooting method. Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer. Rotates a still image. Only the available items are displayed on the camera mode. The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available only...
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For details, refer to v10.4) not compatible • Must be installed with the camera on the operating environment of the software. Also, you can display images shot with above OS at delivery. • If your computer You can use a commercially available Memory Stick Reader/Writer. ..., Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional For Macintosh users Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to "Cyber-shot Handbook". Enjoying your OS does not support USB connections, use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of "Picture Motion Browser...
For details, refer to v10.4) not compatible • Must be installed with the camera on the operating environment of the software. Also, you can display images shot with above OS at delivery. • If your computer You can use a commercially available Memory Stick Reader/Writer. ..., Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional For Macintosh users Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to "Cyber-shot Handbook". Enjoying your OS does not support USB connections, use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of "Picture Motion Browser...
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... - The brightness of image size. [ When viewing still images No. The battery power is low. - [Face Detection] is set to [Shooting]. - The flash strobes once every two times. - Shooting once every 30 seconds. 26 - of Images DSC-W90 Approx. 7000 DSC-W80/W85 Approx. 7000 Battery life (min.) Approx. 350...Approx. 410 DSC-W80/W85 On Approx. 340 Off Approx. 400 Battery life (min.) Approx. 175 Approx. 205 Approx. 170 Approx. 200 • Shooting in the table depending on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging...
... - The brightness of image size. [ When viewing still images No. The battery power is low. - [Face Detection] is set to [Shooting]. - The flash strobes once every two times. - Shooting once every 30 seconds. 26 - of Images DSC-W90 Approx. 7000 DSC-W80/W85 Approx. 7000 Battery life (min.) Approx. 350...Approx. 410 DSC-W80/W85 On Approx. 340 Off Approx. 400 Battery life (min.) Approx. 175 Approx. 205 Approx. 170 Approx. 200 • Shooting in the table depending on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging...
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...than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may vary depending on the shooting conditions. • You can select ... Duo" formatted with the size set to approx. 2 GB. Number of still images and recording time of movies The number of still images and the length of time for movies may differ from the actual image...camera Size Approx. 31 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 8M (DSC-W90) 10 40 72 148 302 620 1225 2457 3:2 (DSC-W90) 10 40 72 148 302 620 1225 2457 7M (DSC-W80...
...than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may vary depending on the shooting conditions. • You can select ... Duo" formatted with the size set to approx. 2 GB. Number of still images and recording time of movies The number of still images and the length of time for movies may differ from the actual image...camera Size Approx. 31 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 8M (DSC-W90) 10 40 72 148 302 620 1225 2457 3:2 (DSC-W90) 10 40 72 148 302 620 1225 2457 7M (DSC-W80...
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... 19). 4 Consult your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Replace it with a new one . • Use a recommended battery pack (page 9). The power turns off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized...
... 19). 4 Consult your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Replace it with a new one . • Use a recommended battery pack (page 9). The power turns off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized...
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... file was recorded using the "Memory Stick Duo" with the date. Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of your camera is not guaranteed. • The camera is in an extremely hot or cold location. • The displayed battery... not have a feature for superimposing dates on your camera, playback on images. Set the switch to the recording position. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other than [640(Fine)]. - Vertical ...
... file was recorded using the "Memory Stick Duo" with the date. Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of your camera is not guaranteed. • The camera is in an extremely hot or cold location. • The displayed battery... not have a feature for superimposing dates on your camera, playback on images. Set the switch to the recording position. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other than [640(Fine)]. - Vertical ...
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... use the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as you can still use the camera as long as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera. [ On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to ... malfunction cannot be repaired. [ On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other settings regardless of your hand. • Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for the moisture to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. If moisture condensation occurs Turn off . 30 In this case, be...
... use the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as you can still use the camera as long as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera. [ On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to ... malfunction cannot be repaired. [ On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other settings regardless of your hand. • Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for the moisture to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. If moisture condensation occurs Turn off . 30 In this case, be...
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... Total pixel number of camera: DSC-W90: Approx. 8 286 000 pixels DSC-W80/W85: Approx. 7 410 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: DSC-W90: Approx. 8 083 000 pixels DSC-W80/W85: Approx. 7 201 000 pixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 5.8 - 17.4 mm (35 - 105 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 5.2 Exposure control: Automatic...
... Total pixel number of camera: DSC-W90: Approx. 8 286 000 pixels DSC-W80/W85: Approx. 7 410 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: DSC-W90: Approx. 8 083 000 pixels DSC-W80/W85: Approx. 7 201 000 pixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 5.8 - 17.4 mm (35 - 105 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 5.2 Exposure control: Automatic...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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... stores it to create digital cameras that change the way you take pictures. Sony uses the latest digital technology to help you get the shot you really want . Sony cameras shine when the light is low. Sony innovation comes from a mastery of all things digital, from the sensors that capture your pictures 44 Sony product guide 50 Digital still camera specifications 54 Index...
... stores it to create digital cameras that change the way you take pictures. Sony uses the latest digital technology to help you get the shot you really want . Sony cameras shine when the light is low. Sony innovation comes from a mastery of all things digital, from the sensors that capture your pictures 44 Sony product guide 50 Digital still camera specifications 54 Index...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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... common exposure, focus, flash and white balance problems with a Sony® digital camera. Monitor picture simulated. solves these problems automatically. Actual photo taken with Face Detection technology. (Sample photos for illustration purposes.) See ... award-winning a100 Digital SLR - Shutter 1/60 sec. the human face. Great pictures, every time! Aperture f7.1. A BIONZ function called Face Detection analyzes the scene, identifying and tracking up to focus? DSC-W200 Face Detection Friends and family will look their best because Sony has taught cameras how to recognize...
... common exposure, focus, flash and white balance problems with a Sony® digital camera. Monitor picture simulated. solves these problems automatically. Actual photo taken with Face Detection technology. (Sample photos for illustration purposes.) See ... award-winning a100 Digital SLR - Shutter 1/60 sec. the human face. Great pictures, every time! Aperture f7.1. A BIONZ function called Face Detection analyzes the scene, identifying and tracking up to focus? DSC-W200 Face Detection Friends and family will look their best because Sony has taught cameras how to recognize...