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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) 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.
Instruction Manual
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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...
Instruction Manual
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... • When the battery level becomes low, the lens might stop moving. Read "Precautions" (page 30) before use . The camera may not be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of flash emission may cause the malfunction of the... light. Always protect your data by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of the pixels are not guaranteed. [ Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials...
... • When the battery level becomes low, the lens might stop moving. Read "Precautions" (page 30) before use . The camera may not be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of flash emission may cause the malfunction of the... light. Always protect your data by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of the pixels are not guaranteed. [ Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials...
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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...
Instruction Manual
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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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... button HOME button Tripod receptacle (bottom) Macro button DISP button Flash button Self-timer button 1Select the desired function from the mode dial. When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down again. 14 The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the ...indicator stops flashing and remains lit. 2 Press the shutter button fully down . When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. AE/AF lock indicator When shooting movies: Press the shutter button fully down .
... button HOME button Tripod receptacle (bottom) Macro button DISP button Flash button Self-timer button 1Select the desired function from the mode dial. When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down again. 14 The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the ...indicator stops flashing and remains lit. 2 Press the shutter button fully down . When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. AE/AF lock indicator When shooting movies: Press the shutter button fully down .
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....) Press V to display the volume control screen, then press b/B to adjust the volume. [ To delete images 1 Display the image you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to delete, then press MENU. 2 Select [Delete] with v and select [This Image] with b/B, then press z. 3 Select [OK...: z 16 To 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.
....) Press V to display the volume control screen, then press b/B to adjust the volume. [ To delete images 1 Display the image you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to delete, then press MENU. 2 Select [Delete] with v and select [This Image] with b/B, then press z. 3 Select [OK...: z 16 To 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.
Instruction Manual
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... step 2. [ To play back a series of images (Slide Show) Select [ Slide Show] in the checkbox of pictures on TV screen Connect the camera to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. To cancel a selection, select an image you want to delete with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). Then...
... step 2. [ To play back a series of images (Slide Show) Select [ Slide Show] in the checkbox of pictures on TV screen Connect the camera to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. To cancel a selection, select an image you want to delete with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). Then...
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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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... special effects. Red Eye Reduction Sets to print out. Selects shooting settings. Only the available items are displayed on the camera mode. ISO Selects a luminous sensitivity. Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer. Metering Mode Selects the metering mode. Adds...anti-blur mode. Retouches images. Menu for shooting Image Size Selects the still image size. Plays back a series of your subjects and adjusts focus, etc. EV Adjusts Exposure. Rotates a still image. Prevents accidental erasure. Selects the folder for viewing images. 21...
... special effects. Red Eye Reduction Sets to print out. Selects shooting settings. Only the available items are displayed on the camera mode. ISO Selects a luminous sensitivity. Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer. Metering Mode Selects the metering mode. Adds...anti-blur mode. Retouches images. Menu for shooting Image Size Selects the still image size. Plays back a series of your subjects and adjusts focus, etc. EV Adjusts Exposure. Rotates a still image. Prevents accidental erasure. Selects the folder for viewing images. 21...
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...OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 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 ...8226; For further details on the computer. 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" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". For details, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 22
...OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 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 ...8226; For further details on the computer. 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" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". For details, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 22
Instruction Manual
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The power turns on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of images/battery life does not change, regardless of image size. [ When viewing still images No. of Images DSC-W90 On Approx. 350 Off Approx. 410 DSC-W80/W85 On Approx. 340 Off Approx. 400 Battery life (min.) Approx. 175 Approx...
The power turns on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of images/battery life does not change, regardless of image size. [ When viewing still images No. of Images DSC-W90 On Approx. 350 Off Approx. 410 DSC-W80/W85 On Approx. 340 Off Approx. 400 Battery life (min.) Approx. 175 Approx...
Instruction Manual
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...When the number of remaining shootable images is greater 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 a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • The size of images listed is limited to be recorded ...of still images (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this 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/ ...
...When the number of remaining shootable images is greater 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 a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • The size of images listed is limited to be recorded ...of still images (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this 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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... 3 Initialize the settings (page 19). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Replace it with a new one . 28 Replace it with a new one . • Use a recommended battery pack (page 9). Turn on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is discharged... little while to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about three minutes...
... 3 Initialize the settings (page 19). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Replace it with a new one . 28 Replace it with a new one . • Use a recommended battery pack (page 9). Turn on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is discharged... little while to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about three minutes...
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...is occurring and white, black, red, or purple streaks appear on images. Vertical streaks appear when you are using "Picture Motion Browser", you use the camera in USB mode. Set the image size to other than . • Set the mode dial to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one .... pack to a position other than that of the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" (pages 27). Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of your camera, playback on your computer. • When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the ...
...is occurring and white, black, red, or purple streaks appear on images. Vertical streaks appear when you are using "Picture Motion Browser", you use the camera in USB mode. Set the image size to other than . • Set the mode dial to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one .... pack to a position other than that of the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" (pages 27). Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of your camera, playback on your computer. • When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the ...
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... your hand. • Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. [ On operating temperatures Your camera is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off... the camera and wait about one month it becomes completely discharged. Charging ...
... your hand. • Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. [ On operating temperatures Your camera is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off... the camera and wait about one month it becomes completely discharged. Charging ...
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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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... pictures - 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 56 Along the way we 're free to help you really want . Sony® cameras are less than great. CONTENTS Getting the shot you take...
... pictures - 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 56 Along the way we 're free to help you really want . Sony® cameras are less than great. CONTENTS Getting the shot you take...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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Monitor picture simulated. Or blurry faces because the camera didn't know where to eight faces at a time. ISO 200. Sony's supremely powerful BIONZ™ processor - originally used in the award-winning a100 Digital SLR - Great pictures, every time! Shutter 1/60 sec.... DSC-W200 Face Detection Friends and family will look their best because Sony has taught cameras how to recognize - and optimize - FACE DETECTION Sony solves common exposure, focus, flash and white balance problems with a Sony® digital camera. solves these problems automatically. Then the camera ...
Monitor picture simulated. Or blurry faces because the camera didn't know where to eight faces at a time. ISO 200. Sony's supremely powerful BIONZ™ processor - originally used in the award-winning a100 Digital SLR - Great pictures, every time! Shutter 1/60 sec.... DSC-W200 Face Detection Friends and family will look their best because Sony has taught cameras how to recognize - and optimize - FACE DETECTION Sony solves common exposure, focus, flash and white balance problems with a Sony® digital camera. solves these problems automatically. Then the camera ...