4-417-826-11(1) Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual DSC-WX100/WX150
English Learning more about the camera (“Cyber-shot User Guide”) “Cyber-shot User Guide” is an on-line manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. 1 Access the Sony support page. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for the model name of your camera within the support page. • Check the model name on the bottom of your camera. Checking the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
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 your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-WX100/DSC-WX150 Serial No. _____________________________ Model No. AC-UB10/AC-UB10B Serial No. _____________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. [ AC Adaptor Connect the AC Adaptor to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).
For Customers in the U.S.A. UL is an internationally recognized safety organization. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. [ Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-WX100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.
[ Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
[ Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover.
Identifying parts I LCD screen J Mode switch (Still Image)/ (Sweep Panorama)/ (Movie) K MOVIE (Movie) button L HDMI mini jack M Hook for wrist strap N Control wheel O (Playback) button P / (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button Q MENU button R (TransferJet™) mark S Battery insertion slot T Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur.
Inserting the battery pack Battery eject lever 1 Open the cover. the battery pack. 2 Insert • While pressing the battery eject lever, insert the battery pack as illustrated. Make sure that the battery eject lever locks after insertion. • Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the camera.
Charging the battery pack For customers in the USA and Canada Power cord (Mains lead) For customers in countries/regions other than the USA and Canada Power/Charge lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing: Charging error Charging paused due to overheating the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), 1 Connect using the micro USB cable (supplied). the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Connect The Power/Charge lamp lights orange, and charging starts.
Notes • If the Power/Charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped because the temperature is outside the recommended range. When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the charging resumes. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50ºF to 86ºF).
x Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable. Note • Note the following points when charging via a computer: – If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not charge for an extended period of time.
Notes • The above number of images applies when the battery pack is fully charged. The number of images may decrease depending on the conditions of use. • The number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following conditions: – Using Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media (sold separately) – The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). – [Disp.
Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. 1 Open the cover. the memory card (sold separately). 2 Insert • With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 3 Close the cover.
Note • To use a “Memory Stick Micro” media or microSD memory card with the camera, be sure to insert it into a dedicated adaptor first. x To remove the memory card/battery pack Memory card: Push the memory card in once to eject the memory card. Battery pack: Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack. Note • Never remove the memory card/battery pack when the access lamp (page 9) is lit. This may cause damage to data in the memory card/internal memory.
[Date & Time Format], [Daylight Savings] or 4 Set [Summer Time] and [Date & Time], then select [OK] t [OK]. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. the instructions on the screen. 5 Follow • The battery pack will run out quickly when: – [Disp. Resolution] is set to [High]. Shooting still images/movies Shutter button MOVIE Mode switch : Still image : Movie W/T (Zoom) lever W: zoom out T: zoom in Shooting still images the shutter button halfway down to focus.
Notes • The sound of the lens and lever operating will be recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie. The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be recorded when movie recording is finished. • Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes at one time at the camera’s default settings and when the temperature is approximately 25°C (77°F). When movie recording is finished, you can restart recording by pressing the MOVIE button again.
x Deleting an image 1 Press / (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with v on the control wheel, then press z. x Returning to shooting images Press the shutter button halfway down. In-Camera Guide This camera is equipped with a built-in instruction guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. MENU / (In-Camera Guide) 1 Press the MENU button. the desired MENU item, then press the 2 Select Camera Guide) button.
Introduction of other functions Other functions used when shooting or playing back can be operated using the control wheel or MENU button on the camera. This camera is equipped with a Function Guide that allows you to easily select from the functions. While displaying the guide, you can use various functions. Control wheel MENU Function Guide x Control wheel DISP (Display Setting): Allows you to change the screen display. (Self-Timer): Allows you to use the self-timer. (Cont.
Defocus Effect Set the level of background defocus effect when shooting in Background Defocus mode. Still Image Size(Dual Rec) Set the still image size shot while recording a movie. Still Image Size/ Panorama Image Size/Movie Size/ Movie Quality Select the image size and the quality for still images, panoramic images or movie files. HDR Painting effect When [HDR Painting] is selected in Picture Effect, sets the effect level.
Smile Detection Sensitivity Set the Smile Shutter function sensitivity for detecting smiles. Face Detection Select to detect faces and adjust various settings automatically. Anti Blink Set to automatically shoot two images and select image in which the eyes are not blinking. Movie SteadyShot Set the strength of SteadyShot in movie mode. If you change the setting for [Movie SteadyShot], the angle of view will change. In-Camera Guide Search the camera’s functions according to your needs.
x Setting items If you press the MENU button while shooting or during playback, (Settings) is provided as a final selection. You can change the default settings on the (Settings) screen. Shooting Settings Main Settings Memory Card Tool* Movie format/AF Illuminator/Grid Line/Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom/Wind Noise Reduct./Red Eye Reduction/Blink Alert/Write Date/Disp.
Install PC application (Windows) The built-in software “PlayMemories Home” allows you to import still images and movies to your computer and use them. You can shoot or play back images on this camera even if you do not install “PlayMemories Home”, however, “PlayMemories Home” is required to import AVCHD movies to your computer. 1 Connect the camera to a computer. 7: [Computer] t camera icon t media icon 2 Windows t Double-click [PMHOME.
Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. x Still images (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory Memory card 2 GB Size Approx. 19 MB 18M 3 295 VGA 65 6400 3 330 16:9(13M) x Movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for all movie files. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes.
Notes on using the camera Functions built into this camera • This manual describes each of the functions of TransferJet compatible/ incompatible devices, 1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080 50i-compatible devices. To check if your camera supports the TransferJet function, and whether it is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50i-compatible device, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera.
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 a location that generates strong radio waves, emits radiation or is strongly magnetic place.
On charging the battery If you charge a battery that has not been used for a long time, you may be unable to charge it to the proper capacity. This is due to the battery characteristics, and is not a malfunction. Charge the battery again. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.
Specifications Camera [System] Image device: 7.76 mm (1/2.3 type) Exmor R CMOS sensor Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 18.9 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 18.2 Megapixels Lens: Sony G 10× zoom lens f = 4.45 mm – 44.5 mm (25 mm – 250 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F3.3 (W) – F5.9 (T) While shooting movies (16:9): 27.5 mm – 275 mm* While shooting movies (4:3): 33.
[Input and Output connectors] HDMI connector: HDMI mini jack Micro USB connector: USB communication USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) [Screen] LCD screen: DSC-WX100: 6.7 cm (2.7 type) TFT drive DSC-WX150: 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive Total number of dots: 460 800 dots [Power, general] GB 30 Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BN, 3.6 V AC Adaptor AC-UB10/UB10B, 5V Power consumption (during shooting): 1.
Trademarks • The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. , “Cyber-shot,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “Memory Stick Micro” • “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Windows is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Mac is registered trademark of Apple Inc. • SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
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