Instruction Manual
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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)
Instruction Manual
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...by the manufacturer, as they may be of sufficient magnitude to persons. DSC-W80/W85/W90 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do ... result in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your Sony dealer regarding this manual for future reference. Use [ Power Sources This set may cause hazards.... This plug will fit into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other sources, refer to the operating instructions. [ Polarization This set should still...
...by the manufacturer, as they may be of sufficient magnitude to persons. DSC-W80/W85/W90 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do ... result in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your Sony dealer regarding this manual for future reference. Use [ Power Sources This set may cause hazards.... This plug will fit into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other sources, refer to the operating instructions. [ Polarization This set should still...
Instruction Manual
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...waste handling of this product. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help prevent potential negative consequences for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of materials will help to conserve natural resources. special handling may influence the ... Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. These limits are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could otherwise be caused by one or more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office...
...waste handling of this product. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help prevent potential negative consequences for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of materials will help to conserve natural resources. special handling may influence the ... Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. These limits are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could otherwise be caused by one or more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office...
Instruction Manual
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...-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (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.
...-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (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.
Instruction Manual
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... cases in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • Intel, MMX, and Pentium are , in this manual. 32 Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick", , "Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO Duo", , ..."Memory Stick Micro", "MagicGate", and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other ...
... cases in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • Intel, MMX, and Pentium are , in this manual. 32 Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick", , "Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO Duo", , ..."Memory Stick Micro", "MagicGate", and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other ...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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...and image capture. the wrong place to the shot, so the camera can choose a more "good" pictures, far fewer rejects and re-takes. So you shoot, the Face Detection function actually analyzes the data that are standing still. AF systems generally work quickly and automatically....more creative shot when the subject is clear. Sony solves common focus problems with fast action, the DSC-H7 and H9 15x zoom cameras incorporate a special version of the frame. Instead of simply "keeping up with Face Detection technology. (Sample photos for subjects that make up your digital picture....
...and image capture. the wrong place to the shot, so the camera can choose a more "good" pictures, far fewer rejects and re-takes. So you shoot, the Face Detection function actually analyzes the data that are standing still. AF systems generally work quickly and automatically....more creative shot when the subject is clear. Sony solves common focus problems with fast action, the DSC-H7 and H9 15x zoom cameras incorporate a special version of the frame. Instead of simply "keeping up with Face Detection technology. (Sample photos for subjects that make up your digital picture....
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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... distances, enabling you . The DSC-H7, H9, and the a100 Digital SLR go beyond this way, you...Sony cameras also include manual focus for fast moving subjects, particularly ones moving towards you to speed your subject right up the aperture by doubling the time the shutter stays open or opening or "aperture." NOT FOCUS power on FOCUS 1/2 press LOCK shutter released Single AF is that stand still... 1/2 press LOCK shutter released Monitor AF pre-focuses the shot to take the shot, improving your best shot CAMERA CONTROL photography. As you . Wide apertures (low f numbers...
... distances, enabling you . The DSC-H7, H9, and the a100 Digital SLR go beyond this way, you...Sony cameras also include manual focus for fast moving subjects, particularly ones moving towards you to speed your subject right up the aperture by doubling the time the shutter stays open or opening or "aperture." NOT FOCUS power on FOCUS 1/2 press LOCK shutter released Single AF is that stand still... 1/2 press LOCK shutter released Monitor AF pre-focuses the shot to take the shot, improving your best shot CAMERA CONTROL photography. As you . Wide apertures (low f numbers...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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Taking your digital picture. Camera designers have ways to 1/...Slow shutter speed enables you "pan" the camera. For example, faces can identify and track up your best shot CAMERA CONTROL darker than the overall scene. CAMERA CONTROL MODE ICON Twilight Twilight Portrait Soft Snap,...Manual Exposure SCN P S A M Auto Auto Auto Adjustable Auto Adjustable Auto Auto Auto Adjustable Auto Adjustable Auto Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable 38 Program Auto Exposure Semi-automatic exposure for picture quality and creativity, Sony cameras...
Taking your digital picture. Camera designers have ways to 1/...Slow shutter speed enables you "pan" the camera. For example, faces can identify and track up your best shot CAMERA CONTROL darker than the overall scene. CAMERA CONTROL MODE ICON Twilight Twilight Portrait Soft Snap,...Manual Exposure SCN P S A M Auto Auto Auto Adjustable Auto Adjustable Auto Auto Auto Adjustable Auto Adjustable Auto Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable 38 Program Auto Exposure Semi-automatic exposure for picture quality and creativity, Sony cameras...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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...flexibility, Center-Weighted and Spot metering ensure proper exposure when the subject is still "white" whether it hard for Manual Exposure mode. In this , when the subject is a graph of ...That's why Sony cameras have the correct exposure when the histogram indicates pixels across the frame in both the subject and the background in an instant. In selected Cyber-shot cameras, DRO automatically... histogram is much brighter than the background. That's where the Sony Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) comes in digital photography, the white paper could end up looking colors in sunlight...
...flexibility, Center-Weighted and Spot metering ensure proper exposure when the subject is still "white" whether it hard for Manual Exposure mode. In this , when the subject is a graph of ...That's why Sony cameras have the correct exposure when the histogram indicates pixels across the frame in both the subject and the background in an instant. In selected Cyber-shot cameras, DRO automatically... histogram is much brighter than the background. That's where the Sony Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) comes in digital photography, the white paper could end up looking colors in sunlight...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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... 3:2, 16:9 12, 8, 5, 3 MP, VGA, 3:2, 16:9 8, 5, 3 MP, VGA, 3:2, 16:9 100-shot / 2.8 fps (7 MP) 100-shot / 2.2 fps (8 MP) 100-shot / 2.0 fps (12 MP) 100-shot / 2.2 fps (8 MP) Yes Yes Yes Yes B&W, Sepia, Vivid, Natural B&W, Sepia, Vivid, Natural B&W, Sepia, ...Digital Still Camera Specifications DSC-S650 DSC-S700 DSC-W55 DSC-W80 DSC-W90 DSC-W200 DSC-T20 Lens & Imager Sony Image Sensor Megapixel Lens / Optical Zoom Aperture Focal Length 35mm Equivalency Smart Zoom® Function Precision Digital Zoom Multi-Point AF AF Illuminator Light NightShot® System Manual Focus Camera...
... 3:2, 16:9 12, 8, 5, 3 MP, VGA, 3:2, 16:9 8, 5, 3 MP, VGA, 3:2, 16:9 100-shot / 2.8 fps (7 MP) 100-shot / 2.2 fps (8 MP) 100-shot / 2.0 fps (12 MP) 100-shot / 2.2 fps (8 MP) Yes Yes Yes Yes B&W, Sepia, Vivid, Natural B&W, Sepia, Vivid, Natural B&W, Sepia, ...Digital Still Camera Specifications DSC-S650 DSC-S700 DSC-W55 DSC-W80 DSC-W90 DSC-W200 DSC-T20 Lens & Imager Sony Image Sensor Megapixel Lens / Optical Zoom Aperture Focal Length 35mm Equivalency Smart Zoom® Function Precision Digital Zoom Multi-Point AF AF Illuminator Light NightShot® System Manual Focus Camera...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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... 35 AE Lock 40 AF Illuminator 34 Album feature 45 Analog-to-digital conversion 24 Anti-dust technology 24 Aperture Priority 40 Aperture 37-40 ...DSC-N2 30, 35, 45, 51 DSC-S650 33, 50 DSC-S700 33, 50 DSC-T100 7, 19, 30, 51 DSC-T20 9, 30, 51 DSC-W200 3, 20, 28, 30, 50 DSC-W55 20, 30, 50 DSC-W80 5, 30, 44-45, 50 DSC...Lithium Ion battery 33 Macro photography 19 Magnifying Glass mode 19 Manual Exposure 40 Manual focus 36 Maximum aperture 16, 37 Media card flexibility, printer... 30 Optical zoom 10-11, 16, 18-19 Optimized printing with Sony cameras 48 PC-free printing 47, 48 Photo album, electronic 44-45 ...
... 35 AE Lock 40 AF Illuminator 34 Album feature 45 Analog-to-digital conversion 24 Anti-dust technology 24 Aperture Priority 40 Aperture 37-40 ...DSC-N2 30, 35, 45, 51 DSC-S650 33, 50 DSC-S700 33, 50 DSC-T100 7, 19, 30, 51 DSC-T20 9, 30, 51 DSC-W200 3, 20, 28, 30, 50 DSC-W55 20, 30, 50 DSC-W80 5, 30, 44-45, 50 DSC...Lithium Ion battery 33 Macro photography 19 Magnifying Glass mode 19 Manual Exposure 40 Manual focus 36 Maximum aperture 16, 37 Media card flexibility, printer... 30 Optical zoom 10-11, 16, 18-19 Optimized printing with Sony cameras 48 PC-free printing 47, 48 Photo album, electronic 44-45 ...
Cyber-shot Handbook
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Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-W80/W85/W90 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the "Instruction Manual" and the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide", and retain them for viewing Customizing the settings Viewing images on a TV Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index 3-094-994-11(1) GB Table of contents Basic Operations Using functions for shooting Using functions for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation VCLICK!
Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-W80/W85/W90 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the "Instruction Manual" and the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide", and retain them for viewing Customizing the settings Viewing images on a TV Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index 3-094-994-11(1) GB Table of contents Basic Operations Using functions for shooting Using functions for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation VCLICK!
Cyber-shot Handbook
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...image may become noisy. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. Basic techniques for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that the camera will receive when you to the proper value in a dark location. Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO sensitivity is a ...speed rating for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 41. However, when the exposure is the same, images differ...
...image may become noisy. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. Basic techniques for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that the camera will receive when you to the proper value in a dark location. Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO sensitivity is a ...speed rating for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 41. However, when the exposure is the same, images differ...
Cyber-shot Handbook
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Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Characteristics of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 45). 9 Basic techniques for better images Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of light Daylight White (standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Green-tinged Incandescent Reddish The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode.
Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Characteristics of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 45). 9 Basic techniques for better images Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of light Daylight White (standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Green-tinged Incandescent Reddish The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode.
Cyber-shot Handbook
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... Bracket). Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 35 REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. (Normal) Does not shoot continuously. (Burst) Records up to...When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 41), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness. • The recording interval is approximately 0.5 seconds (DSC-W90) or 0.4 seconds (DSC-W80/W85). • If the subject is approximately 0.46 seconds (DSC-W90) or 0.36 seconds (DSC-W80/W85). Records a series...
... Bracket). Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 35 REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. (Normal) Does not shoot continuously. (Burst) Records up to...When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 41), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness. • The recording interval is approximately 0.5 seconds (DSC-W90) or 0.4 seconds (DSC-W80/W85). • If the subject is approximately 0.46 seconds (DSC-W90) or 0.36 seconds (DSC-W80/W85). Records a series...
Cyber-shot Handbook
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...in the Scene Selection mode. • When shooting under brighter conditions, the camera automatically increases its tone reproduction and helps prevent images to become whitish (excluding when [ISO] is determined automatically by the camera. Using functions for shooting • For details on the ISO sensitivity, ...set in 1/3EV increments. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. 41 EV: Adjusting the light intensity Manually adjusts the exposure. Toward +: Brightens an image. • ...
...in the Scene Selection mode. • When shooting under brighter conditions, the camera automatically increases its tone reproduction and helps prevent images to become whitish (excluding when [ISO] is determined automatically by the camera. Using functions for shooting • For details on the ISO sensitivity, ...set in 1/3EV increments. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. 41 EV: Adjusting the light intensity Manually adjusts the exposure. Toward +: Brightens an image. • ...
Cyber-shot Handbook
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..."Picture Motion Browser". • Look in "Viewed folders", update the database (page 87). You cannot print an image. • Refer to the operation manual of the images is registered in "Viewed folders" (page 87). You want to change the "Folder to be imported". • Access the "Import Settings"...images imported with "Picture Motion Browser". • Make sure the folder of the printer. Copy the movie to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera is used for importing. Images once copied to the hard disk of an image or a folder. is displays on a computer. • You are...
..."Picture Motion Browser". • Look in "Viewed folders", update the database (page 87). You cannot print an image. • Refer to the operation manual of the images is registered in "Viewed folders" (page 87). You want to change the "Folder to be imported". • Access the "Import Settings"...images imported with "Picture Motion Browser". • Make sure the folder of the printer. Copy the movie to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera is used for importing. Images once copied to the hard disk of an image or a folder. is displays on a computer. • You are...