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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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...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 Indicators on /setting the clock 13 Shooting images easily 14 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-... the various functions - HOME/Menu 18 Using the HOME screen 18 HOME items 19 Using 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 ...
...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 Indicators on /setting the clock 13 Shooting images easily 14 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-... the various functions - HOME/Menu 18 Using the HOME screen 18 HOME items 19 Using 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 ...
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.... [ Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be destroyed. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may be contrary to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission.... over 99.99% of the recording cannot be copyrighted. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to a malfunction of images recorded with your camera or recording media, etc. 8 However, there may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. •...
.... [ Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be destroyed. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may be contrary to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission.... over 99.99% of the recording cannot be copyrighted. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to a malfunction of images recorded with your camera or recording media, etc. 8 However, there may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. •...
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... 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.
... 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.
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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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When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down to focus. Position the subject in the center of ...
When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down to focus. Position the subject in the center of ...
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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 the control button. To undo the zoom, press . If you want to delete, then press MENU. 2 Select [Delete] with v and...
....) 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 the control button. To undo the zoom, press . If you want to delete, then press MENU. 2 Select [Delete] with v and...
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... Folder], then press z in (View Images) on the HOME screen, and then select [OK] with v, then press z. [ To view images on TV screen Connect the camera to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. Then, select an image with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). [ Viewing an index...
... Folder], then press z in (View Images) on the HOME screen, and then select [OK] with v, then press z. [ To view images on TV screen Connect the camera to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. Then, select an image with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). [ Viewing an index...
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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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... available vary depending on the screen. Selects shooting settings. Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer. ISO Selects a luminous sensitivity. Adds a Print order mark on the camera mode. Selects the folder for viewing (Delete) (Slide Show) (Retouch) (Protect) (Print) (Rotate) (Select Folder) Deletes images. Color Mode Changes the vividness of flash light...
... available vary depending on the screen. Selects shooting settings. Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer. ISO Selects a luminous sensitivity. Adds a Print order mark on the camera mode. Selects the folder for viewing (Delete) (Slide Show) (Retouch) (Protect) (Print) (Rotate) (Select Folder) Deletes images. Color Mode Changes the vividness of flash light...
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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". 22 Also, you can display images shot with the camera on the operating environment of the software. For details, refer to v10.4) not... Edition or Windows XP Professional Windows 2000 Professional, 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" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 22 Also, you can display images shot with the camera on the operating environment of the software. For details, refer to v10.4) not... Edition or Windows XP Professional Windows 2000 Professional, 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".
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...On]. [ When shooting still images LCD screen No. The battery power is low. - [Face Detection] is based 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. Battery... images that can be less than those indicated in order at about three second intervals [ When shooting movies LCD screen ON (min.) DSC-W90 Approx. 150 DSC-W80/W85 Approx. 140 LCD screen OFF (min.) Approx. 170 Approx. 160 • Shooting movies continuously with the battery pack (...
...On]. [ When shooting still images LCD screen No. The battery power is low. - [Face Detection] is based 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. Battery... images that can be less than those indicated in order at about three second intervals [ When shooting movies LCD screen ON (min.) DSC-W90 Approx. 150 DSC-W80/W85 Approx. 140 LCD screen OFF (min.) Approx. 170 Approx. 160 • Shooting movies continuously with the battery pack (...
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... automatically when the file size of a movie file 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 differ from the actual image size. [ The approximate recording time of movies (Units: hour : minute : second) Internal Capacity...:20 24:04:50 • Movies 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/ 10 41 74 151 308 633 1250 2508...
... automatically when the file size of a movie file 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 differ from the actual image size. [ The approximate recording time of movies (Units: hour : minute : second) Internal Capacity...:20 24:04:50 • Movies 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/ 10 41 74 151 308 633 1250 2508...
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...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Insert charged battery pack (page 10). • The battery pack is discharged. The power turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is on the screen, refer to "Cyber-shot...that you experience trouble with your camera to be inserted. • Insert the battery pack correctly to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on , the camera turns off suddenly. • If you send your camera, try the following solutions. 1 ...
...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Insert charged battery pack (page 10). • The battery pack is discharged. The power turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is on the screen, refer to "Cyber-shot...that you experience trouble with your camera to be inserted. • Insert the battery pack correctly to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on , the camera turns off suddenly. • If you send your camera, try the following solutions. 1 ...
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... of the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" (pages 27). Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". Cannot insert dates on images. • This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on the image. This phenmenon is set to a position other than . • Set the mode dial to... Adaptor (not supplied). The battery remaining indicator is full, do one of the following : - If it with the date. Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the following : - Delete the USB connection. 29 Insert the charged battery pack (page 10)....
... of the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" (pages 27). Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". Cannot insert dates on images. • This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on the image. This phenmenon is set to a position other than . • Set the mode dial to... Adaptor (not supplied). The battery remaining indicator is full, do one of the following : - If it with the date. Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the following : - Delete the USB connection. 29 Insert the charged battery pack (page 10)....
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...thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. • Do not touch the camera with the above on or off. This moisture condensation may cause the camera to malfunction, and in extremely cold or hot places that if you attempt to shoot with rubber or vinyl... for a long time. [ On operating temperatures Your camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may damage the finish or the casing. • Chemical products such as this may...
...thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. • Do not touch the camera with the above on or off. This moisture condensation may cause the camera to malfunction, and in extremely cold or hot places that if you attempt to shoot with rubber or vinyl... for a long time. [ On operating temperatures Your camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may damage the finish or the casing. • Chemical products such as this may...
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.../W85: 7.20 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter 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 exposure,...
.../W85: 7.20 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter 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 exposure,...