Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC-W110/W115/W120/W125/W130 For details on advanced operations, please read “Cybershot Handbook” (PDF) and “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-W110/W115/W120/ W125/W130 Serial No. ___________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For Customers in the U.S.A.
[ Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.
Read this first CAUTION Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W110, DSC-W115 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery.
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................... 2 Read this first ............................................................................................ 4 Notes on using the camera ...................................................................... 8 Getting started ................................................................................. 9 Checking the accessories supplied .........................................................
Notes on using the camera [ Internal memory and “Memory Stick Duo” back up [ Notes on the LCD screen and lens Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the internal memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” may be damaged. Be sure to make a backup copy to protect your data. • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC (1) • Strap Wrist strap (1) (DSC-W110/W115/W120/ W130) Neck strap (1) (DSC-W125) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) • Soft carrying case (1) (DSC-W115/W125 only) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) • CD-ROM (1) – Cyber-shot application software – “Cyber-shot Handbook” – “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” • Instruction Manual (this m
1 Preparing the battery pack For customers in the USA and Canada Plug For customers in countries/regions other than the USA and Canada ɟ ɟ CHARGE lamp CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHARGE lamp lights up, and charging starts. When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Normal charge).
2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) ɟ Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover ɠ Insert the battery pack while pressing the battery eject lever with the tip of the battery pack. With the terminal side facing the lens, insert the “Memory Stick Duo” until it clicks into place. 1 Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied). 3 Insert the battery pack. 4 Close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover.
[ To remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. “Memory Stick Duo” Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then push the “Memory Stick Duo” in once. Battery pack Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack. • Never remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the “Memory Stick Duo”/internal memory.
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button HOME button 1 z button 2 3 ɟ Control button 1 Press POWER. 2 Set the clock with the control button. 1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z. • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “Picture Motion Browser” in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.
Shooting images easily Microphone Finder Record lamp Flash ɠ Shutter button Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp W/T (Zoom) button Mode dial Macro button DISP button MENU button Tripod receptacle (bottom) Flash button Self-timer button Control button 1 Select the desired function from the mode dial. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select When shooting movies: Select . . 2 Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your body to steady it.
Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display [ Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. Easy Shooting Allows easy shooting with easy-to-see indicators. Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). You can adjust other settings using the menu. Movie Mode Allows you to record movies with audio.
[ W/T Using the zoom Press T to zoom, press W to undo zoom. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Flash Auto Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting) : Flash forced on : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.
Shooting in Smile Shutter mode When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Select (Smile Shutter) mode from the mode dial. 2 Aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button halfway down to focus. 3 Press the shutter button all the way down to set Smile Detection mode. The Smile Shutter enters standby. Smile Detection mark/Number of images Smile Detection frame (Orange) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator This indicates the current smile level.
Viewing/deleting images (Index)/ (playback zoom) button (playback zoom) button Speaker MENU button Multi connector (bottom) HOME button ɟ Control button (Slideshow) button (Playback) button 1 Press (Playback). If you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press again. 2 Select an image with b/B on the control button. Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.
[ To view an index screen Press (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. Then, select an image with v/V/b/B. To return to the single image screen, press z. • You can also access the index screen by selecting [ Image Index] in (View Images) on the HOME screen. • Each time you press (Index), the number of images on the index screen increases. [ To delete images in index mode 1 Press MENU while the index screen is displayed.
[ To view images on TV Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). To the multi connector To audio/video input jacks Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) To view on HD (High Definition) TV, an HD Output Adaptor Cable (not supplied) is needed. • If you set the image size to [16:9], you can record images in the size that fills the entire screen of the HD TV. • You cannot view movies output in [HD(1080i)] signal format. Set [COMPONENT] to [SD] when shooting movies.
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing). HOME button z button ɟ ɠ Control button 1 Press HOME to display the HOME screen. Shooting Shooting Shoot photos or movies Category Item Guide 2 Select a category with b/B on the control button. 3 Select an item with v/V, then press z.
For details on the operation 1 page 21 HOME items Pressing HOME displays the following items. Details on the items are displayed on the screen by the guide. Categories Items Shooting Shooting View Images Single Image Image Index Slideshow Slideshow Music Tool Download Music Print Print Manage Memory Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool Format Change REC. Folder Format Music Create REC.
Using menu items MENU button z button ɟ ɠ Control button 1 Press MENU to display the menu. Function Guide • The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode. • Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode. 2 Select a desired menu item with v/V on the control button. • If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing v/V until the item appears on the screen. 3 Select a setting with b/B.
For details on the operation 1 page 23 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing), and the mode dial position in the shooting mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Shooting menu Scene Selection Selects the settings pre-adjusted to match various scene conditions. Image Size Selects the image size. Flash Selects the flash setting in Easy Shooting mode.
For details on the operation 1 page 23 Viewing menu (Delete) (Slideshow) Deletes images. Plays back a series of images with effects and music. (Retouch) (DSC-W130 only) Retouches still images. (Multi-Purpose Resize) (DSC-W130 only) Changes the image size according to usage. (Protect) Prevents accidental erasure. Adds a Print order mark on image that you want to print out. (Print) Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer. (Rotate) Rotates a still image.
Enjoying your computer You can view images shot with the camera on a computer. By using the software in the CDROM (supplied), you can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. For details, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” in the CD-ROM (supplied). Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) For Windows users For Macintosh users USB connection Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP* SP2, Windows Vista* Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.
Viewing “Cyber-shot Handbook” “Cyber-shot Handbook” in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to use the camera in detail. Adobe Reader is required to view it. [ For Windows users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The screen below appears. [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Select the [Handbook] folder and copy “Handbook.pdf” stored in the [GB] folder to your computer.
Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 16). A Battery remaining Low battery warning [ When shooting still images Image size • • is for DSC-W130 only. is for DSC-W110/ W115/W120/W125 only. Mode dial/Menu (Scene Selection) Mode dial (Program Auto) White balance • The indicators are limited in Easy Shooting mode. Recording mode/Bracket mode [ When shooting movies • Bracket mode is for DSC-W130 only.
B 00:25:05 z AE/AF lock Recordable time (hours : minutes : seconds) ISO400 ISO number Changing folder NR slow shutter AF illuminator 125 Shutter speed Red-eye reduction F3.5 Aperture value Metering mode +2.0EV Exposure Value Flash mode AF range finder frame indicator Flash charging 1.0m White balance Semi manual value Macro REC Standby Recording a movie/Standby a movie C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display ISO400 ISO number 0:12 Recording time (minutes : seconds) +2.
Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and number of images you can record/view The numbers shown in the following tables assume a fully charged battery pack (supplied) is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers shown for images you can record/view are approximations and allow for changing of the “Memory Stick Duo” as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated in the table depending on the conditions of use.
Number of still images and recording time of movies The number of still images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions. • Even if the capacity of your recording media is the same as the one in the table below, the number of still images and the length of time for movies may be different. • You can select the image size from the menu (pages 23, 24).
[ The approximate recordable time of movies The numbers in the table below show the approximate maximum recordable time obtained by totaling all movie files. The maximum length of time you can shoot continuously is about 10 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Internal memory Approx.
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF). If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook”. 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 22). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication. • The battery pack is discharged. Insert the charged battery pack (page 10). • The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one. Cannot charge the battery pack.
Precautions [ Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject to rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera.
Specifications Camera [Input and Output connectors] [System] Multi connector: Video output Audio output (Monaural) USB communication USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Image device: DSC-W130 7.18 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter DSC-W110/W115/W120/W125 7.20 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: DSC-W130 Approx. 8.3 Megapixels DSC-W110/W115/W120/W125 Approx. 7.4 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: DSC-W130 Approx. 8.
BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC battery charger Power requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 2.6 W (BC-CSGB), 2 W (BCCSGC) Output voltage: DC 4.2 V, 0.25 A Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage temperature: –20 to +60°C (–4 to +140°F) Dimensions: Approx. 62 × 24 × 91 mm (2 1/2 × 31/32 × 3 5/8 inches) (W/H/D) Mass: Approx. 75 g (2.7 oz) Rechargeable battery pack NPBG1 Used battery: Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage: DC 4.2 V Nominal voltage: DC 3.6 V Capacity: 3.
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