filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\010cov.fm] masterpage:Right 3-091-535-11(1) Getting started_________________________ Shooting still images___________________ Digital Still Camera Viewing still images ____________________ Operating Instructions Deleting still images ___________________ Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\02war.fm] masterpage:Left3 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For the Customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone No.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\02war.fm] masterpage:Right3 For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\02war.fm] masterpage:Left Read this first Trial recording Do not shake or strike the camera Clean the flash surface before use Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the “Memory Stick” unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\02war.fm] masterpage:Right Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany. The pictures used in this manual • Macromedia and Flash are trademarks or registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\01covTOC.fm] masterpage:Left Table of contents Read this first ............................................ 4 Identifying the parts .................................. 8 Mode dial............................................ 10 Getting started Preparing batteries .................................. 11 Charging the batteries ............................. 11 Inserting the batteries.............................. 13 Using the AC adaptor .............................
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\01covTOC.fm] masterpage:L1-Right Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images — Folder.........................................62 Enlarging a portion of a still image.........63 Enlarging an image — Playback zoom...........................63 Recording an enlarged image — Trimming ...................................64 Playing back successive images — Slide Show.................................64 Rotating still images — Rotate.........
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\03bas.fm] masterpage:Left2:1 A B C D E Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
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Mode dial (Movie shooting) You can shoot movies (page 77). Before using your camera, set the desired mark on the mode dial to the POWER lamp side. (Playback/Edit) You can play back or edit recorded still images and movies (pages 37 and 67). POWER (Auto adjustment mode) The focus, exposure and white balance are automatically adjusted to allow easy shooting. The image quality is set to [Fine] (page 46).
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\03bas.fm] masterpage:Right2:1 Getting started Preparing batteries Use the following batteries in this camera. – NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) – NH-AA-2DA twin-pack (not supplied), etc. R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) Batteries that cannot be used Manganese batteries Lithium batteries Ni-cad batteries If you use the batteries described above, we cannot guarantee full performance of the camera by property of the batteries, such as brownout of the batteries.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\03bas.fm] masterpage:Left CHARGE lamp Charging time To a wall outlet (wall socket) Nickel-Metal Hydride battery Charging time NH-AA-DA × 2 Approx. 6 hours (supplied) 2 Power cord (mains lead) , Connect the battery charger to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the power cord (mains lead). The CHARGE lamp lights up when charging begins, and goes off when charging is completed. For details on the battery charger (supplied), see page 119.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\03bas.fm] masterpage:Right1:2 Inserting the batteries Getting started • To use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the slide show mode (page 64) and leave it that way until the batteries are used up. • Do not peel off the external seals or damage the batteries. Never use batteries from which the seals have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that have been split in any way.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\03bas.fm] masterpage:Left Battery remaining indicator (When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries) As the battery power decreases with use, the battery remaining indicator displays the amount of power remaining using the following symbols. 3 , Close the battery cover. Press in the batteries with the cover, and close the cover firmly until it locks in place.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\03bas.fm] masterpage:Right The tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life that can be recorded/ viewed when you shoot images in normal mode with fully charged batteries (supplied) at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the supplied “Memory Stick” as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on the conditions of use.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\03bas.fm] masterpage:Left2:1 Using the AC adaptor Using your camera abroad 2 To wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor (not supplied) 1 DC plug 1 DC IN jack cover , Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor AC-LS5 (not supplied) to the DC IN jack of your camera. Connect the DC plug with the v mark facing the front of the camera. • Be sure to use the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor. Other AC adaptors cannot be used with this camera.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\03bas.fm] masterpage:Right2:1 Turning on/off your camera How to use the control button Camera POWER button POWER lamp , Press POWER. The POWER lamp (green) lights up and the power is on. When you turn on your camera for the first time, the Clock Set screen appears (page 18). Turning off the power Press POWER again. The POWER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\03bas.fm] masterpage:Left Setting the date and time Mode dial Clock Set Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y POWER 2004 / 1 / 1 Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 / 11 / 11 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel 12 : 00 OK AM AM Cancel POWER button 2 1 , Set the mode dial to . • To change the date and time, set the mode dial to SET UP, select [Clock Set] in (Setup 2) (pages 46 and 115), and perform the procedure from step 3.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\03bas.fm] masterpage:Right Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 2005 / 1 / OK AM Cancel 4 , Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button. The item to be set is indicated with v/V. 1 Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2005 / 1 / 10 : 00 OK AM Cancel 5 , Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press z to enter it. After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left Shooting still images Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” Terminal side 1 , Open the jack/“Memory Stick” cover. • For details on “Memory Stick,” see page 117. 2 Label side , Insert the “Memory Stick.” Insert a “Memory Stick” all the way in until it clicks as illustrated. • Push the “Memory Stick” all of the way in so that it is securely seated in the connector.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right Setting the still image size Mode dial 5M 5M 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA (E-Mail) Image Size 2 1 , Set the mode dial to turn on the power. , and • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to P, M, , , , , or . , Press 3M 1M 1M VGA (E-Mail) Image Size 3 (Image Size). The Image Size setup appears. • For details on the image size, see page 22.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left1:2 Image size and quality Short description of the image size The following illustration shows a brief image using the maximum image size and the minimum one. Display size: 5M Image size: 5M 2592 pixels × 1944 pixels=5,038,848 pixels 2592 640 1944 480 You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of images you want to shoot.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right2:1 Examples based on the image quality Image quality (Compression ratio) Usage guideline Low compression (looks better) Standard High compression (normal) • For recording or printing with better image quality • For recording a larger number of images The number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick”3) The number of images that can be saved in Fine (Standard)4) mode are shown below.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode Holding the camera correctly Mode dial 1 , Set the mode dial to turn on the power. When shooting pictures with the camera, be careful so that your fingers do not block the lens portion, finder window, flash emitter, microphone or self-timer lamp/AF illuminator (page 8). 2 , and • The lens cover opens when the power is turned on.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right Auto Focus VGA FINE 101 VGA 3 30 F2.8 AE/AF lock indicator flashes green t Light up S AF 4 , Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. , Press the shutter button fully down. The beep sounds but the image is not yet recorded. When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from flashing to steadily lit, the camera is ready for shooting. (The LCD screen may be frozen for a split second depending on the subject.) The shutter sounds.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left1:2 Checking the last image you shot — Quick Review VGA 101 8/8 Review Using the zoom feature W (wide-angle) T (telephoto) VGA T W 101 96 VGA T W S AF 101-0029 101 96 5.0 1.1 S AF 2005 1 1 10:30PM RETURN , Press b (7) on the control button. To return to the normal shooting mode, press lightly on the shutter button or press b (7) again. To delete the image displayed on the LCD screen 1 Press (Delete).
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right • The zoom scaling indicator differs according to the zoom type. – Optical zoom: – Smart zoom: – Precision digital zoom: • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The or indicators flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center. Maximum zoom scale 3M 3.8× 1M 6.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left Shooting close-ups — Macro VGA 101 VGA S AF S AF 1 The close-ups (Macro) recording mode is used when zooming up subjects such as flowers or insects. Setting the zoom all the way to the W side lets you shoot subjects at distances as close as 6 cm (2 3/8 inches). However, the minimum focus distance varies according to the zoom position. Therefore, shooting with the zoom set all the way to the W side is recommended.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right1:2 Using the self-timer VGA VGA 101 FINE S AF S AF 1 , Set the mode dial to , and press V ( ) on the control button. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen. • If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first so that the menu disappears. • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to P, M, , , , , , or . 101 96 96 30 F2.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left1:2 Selecting a flash mode VGA 101 96 S AF , Set the mode dial to , and press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly to select a flash mode. Each time you press v ( ), the indicator changes as follows. No indicator (Auto): The flash automatically strobes when shooting images in a dark place or against a light source. The factory setting is Auto. (Forced flash): The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding brightness.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right Shooting images with the AF illuminator Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] in the SET UP settings (page 114). The indicator appears on the LCD screen, and the flash pre-strobes before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. The AF illuminator is fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left Shooting images with the finder Finder Histogram on (Image information can also be displayed during playback.) VGA 101 96 S AF r Indicators off The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD screen. Each time you press , the display changes in the following order.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right Inserting the date and time on a still image Camera 2 Camera Single Smart Off Off Auto Off 1 2 AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Camera Day&Time Date Off 1 2 SELECT 1 , Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. • The date and time is not inserted in Multi Burst mode.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left Shooting according to scene conditions You can shoot more effectively by selecting the appropriate mode and then pressing the shutter button. Twilight mode Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended. Twilight portrait mode Suitable for shooting portraits in dark places.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Right Soft snap mode VGAFINE 101 Mode dial 98 S AF 1 , Set the mode dial to , or . 2 , , , Shooting still images This mode lets you shoot skin colors in brighter and warmer tones for more beautiful pictures. In addition, the soft focus effect creates a gentle atmosphere for portraits of people, flowers, etc. , Center the subject in the frame.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\04bas.fm] masterpage:Left2:1 Combinations for each mode dial setting NR slow shutter When shooting with the mode dial set to , , , , or , the combination of functions such as the flash mode is predetermined to make the optimum settings to match the scene. See the table below. The NR slow shutter function reduces noise from recorded images, providing clear images.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\05bas.fm] masterpage:Right2:1 Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Single (single-image) screen Index (nine-image) screen Viewing single images Index (sixteen-image) screen VGA 101 8/9 VGA 101 8/9 BACK/NEXT 101-0008 BACK/NEXT 2005 1 1 10:30PM VOLUME • SINGLE DISPLAY 2005 1 1 10:30PM VOLUME • SINGLE DISPLAY 1 You can view images shot with your camera almost immediately on the LCD screen.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\05bas.fm] masterpage:Left1:2 Viewing an index (nine-image/sixteen-image) screen VGA 101 101-0003 BACK/NEXT 3/9 2005 1 1 10:30PM • SINGLE DISPLAY • SINGLE DISPLAY VOLUME 2 , Select the desired still image with b/B on the control button. b : To display the preceding image B : To display the next image , Press (index) once. , Press (index) twice. The display switches to the index (nineimage) screen.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\05bas.fm] masterpage:Right Viewing images on a TV screen VGA 101 1 A/V connecting cable , Connect the A/V connecting cable (supplied) to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of the TV. If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V connecting cable to the left audio jack. 101-0002 BACK/NEXT 2 TV/Video switch , Turn on the TV and set the TV/ Video switch to “Video”.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\05bas.fm] masterpage:Left Viewing images on a TV screen If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the A/V connecting cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\06bas.fm] masterpage:Right Deleting still images Deleting images VGA 101 101-0002 BACK/NEXT 101 VOLUME • Note that you cannot restore deleted images. 101 Delete Exit BACK/NEXT BACK/NEXT 2 , Press 2/9 3 (Delete). The image has not yet been deleted at this point. • You cannot delete the protected image (page 67). , Select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press z. The message “Access” appears, and the image has been deleted.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\06bas.fm] masterpage:Left Deleting images in index (nine-image/sixteen-image) mode Delete Exit Delete Select All In This Folder 1 , While an index (nine-image/ sixteen-image) screen (page 38) is displayed, press (Delete). • Note that you cannot restore deleted images. Exit Select All In This Folder 2 , Select [Select] with b/B on the control button, then press z.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\06bas.fm] masterpage:Right3 Formatting a “Memory Stick” Delete Exit OK , Press (Delete) and select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z. The message “Access” appears, and the images with the indicator have been deleted. To cancel deleting Select [Exit] with b on the control button, then press z. 1 , Insert the “Memory Stick” you want to format into the camera.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\06bas.fm] masterpage:Left Mode dial Memory Stick Tool Format OK Format: Create REC. folder: Cancel Change REC. folder: All data will be erased 1 Ready? OK Cancel 2 2 , Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the power. 3 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V on the control button. Select [Format] with B, then press B. Select [OK] with v, then press z. 4 , Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message “Formatting” appears.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\07bef.fm] masterpage:Right Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera The usage of the menus and SET UP screen items is described below. Changing the menu settings a Set the mode dial to , , , , , , , P, M, or . b Press MENU. The menu appears. When the v mark appears at the top or the V mark appears at the bottom of an item There are items that are not displayed on the screen. Press v/V on the control button to display these items.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\07bef.fm] masterpage:Left Changing the items in the SET UP screen a Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Camera 1 2 AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: Auto Review: c Select (P. Quality) with b/B, then select the desired image quality with v/V. Deciding the still image quality You can select the still image quality from [Fine] (high quality) or [Standard]. Fine Single Mode dial Smart FINE Standard P.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\07bef.fm] masterpage:Right Creating or selecting a folder Your camera can create multiple folders within a “Memory Stick.” You can select the folder used to store images. When not creating a new folder, “101MSDCF” folder is selected as the recording folder. You can create folders up to “999MSDCF.” Mode dial Creating a new folder a Set the mode dial to SET UP. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V, [Create REC.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\08adv.fm] masterpage:Left Advanced still image shooting Choosing an auto focus method You can set the AF range finder frame and the AF mode. AF range finder frame This selects the focus position according to the subject position and size. AF mode This sets the focus operation start and stop timing. Mode dial c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select [Multi AF] or [Center AF] with v/V.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\08adv.fm] masterpage:Right • When you use the digital zoom or AF illuminator, priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame. In this case the or indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed. • The AF range finder frame selection is limited according to the mode dial setting (page 36). Choosing a focus operation a Set the mode dial to SET UP.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\08adv.fm] masterpage:Left2:1 Shooting techniques When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame, or when using Center AF, the camera may focus on the center instead of on the subject at the edge of the frame. In a case like this, use AF lock to focus on the subject, and then recompose the picture and shoot. VGA FINE 101 P 98 Setting the distance to the subject — Focus preset F2.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\08adv.fm] masterpage:Right c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select the distance to the subject with v/V. You can select from the following distance settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m, (unlimited distance) 3.0m 1.0m 1.0m 0.5m Center AF Multi AF Focus WB ISO Shooting with manual shutter speed and aperture settings — Manual Exposure You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\08adv.fm] masterpage:Left d Select an aperture value with b/B. Two different aperture values can be selected, depending on the zoom position. When the zoom is set all the way to the W side: F2.8/F5.6 When the zoom is set all the way to the T side: F5.2/F10 VGA FINE 101 98 M Return SAF • Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated by ["] in the manner of 1".
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\08adv.fm] masterpage:Right Exposure Open (smaller F value) In addition to the focus and other settings, it is also important to adjust the exposure in order to take beautiful pictures. Exposure is the amount of light that the CCD of the digital still camera is able to receive. This value changes according to the combination of the aperture and the shutter speed.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\08adv.fm] masterpage:Left d Select the desired exposure value with v/V. Mode dial Adjusting the exposure Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background. — EV adjustment You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the camera. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (difference between light and dark) between the subject and the background is extremely large.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\08adv.fm] masterpage:Right Displaying a histogram 80 8M FINE 101 4 Brightness Dark Bright a Set the mode dial to P, , , or . 0 EV , , b Press to display the histogram. Advanced still image shooting Number of pixels A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The horizontal axis shows the brightness, and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\08adv.fm] masterpage:Left2:1 Shooting techniques When shooting images, the camera automatically sets the exposure. When shooting a whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scene, the camera may judge that the subject is bright and set a darker exposure for the image. In such cases, adjusting the exposure in the + (plus) direction is effective.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\08adv.fm] masterpage:Right d When selecting [Spot] in step 3, position the spot metering cross hair on one point of the subject you want to shoot. Mode dial VGA FINE 101 98 P Spot metering cross hair SAF MENU Control button , b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Metering Mode) with b/B, then select the desired metering mode with v/V.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\08adv.fm] masterpage:Left • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance adjustment function may not work correctly even though you select (Fluorescent). • When the flash strobes, the manual setting is canceled, and the image is recorded in [Auto]. • Some of the white balance settings are restricted based on the position of mode dial (page 36). Mode dial MENU Adjusting the flash level — Flash Level You can adjust the amount of flash light.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\08adv.fm] masterpage:Right c Select [ ] (Flash Level) with b/B, then select the desired setting with v/V. +: Makes the flash level higher than normal. Normal: Normal setting. –: Makes the flash level lower than normal. Shooting continuously This mode is used for continuous shooting. The maxium number of images you can shoot per one shooting depends on the image size and image quality settings. c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [Burst] with v/ V.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\08adv.fm] masterpage:Left d Select M (Interval) with b/B, then select the desired frame interval with v/V. Shooting in Multi Burst mode You can choose the frame interval from [1/7.5], [1/15] or [1/30]. — Multi Burst This mode records 16 frames in succession each time you press the shutter button. This is convenient for checking your form in sports, for example.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\08adv.fm] masterpage:Right Mode dial Shutter MENU Control button , b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select [PFX] (P. Effect) with b/ B, then select the desired mode with v/V. d Shoot the image. Advanced still image shooting a Set the mode dial to P, M, , , , , or . To cancel Picture Effects Select [Off] in step 3.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\09adv.fm] masterpage:Left Selecting the folder and playing back images — Folder Select the folder that images you want to play back are stored. Advanced still image viewing d Select the desired folder with b/B. Single screen VGA 101 9/9 Select Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 9 Created: 2005 1 1 1::05:34AM OK Cancel 101-0009 2005 1 1 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME BACK/NEXT Index (nine-image) screen e Select [OK] with v, then press z.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\09adv.fm] masterpage:Right Enlarging a portion of a still image Mode dial a Set the mode dial to . b Display the image to be enlarged with b/B. c Press (playback zoom) to zoom in on the image. d Select the desired portion of the image with v/V/b/B. Press b MENU To cancel playback zoom Press z. Press v Press B Control button • You cannot use playback zoom for movies and Multi Burst images.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\09adv.fm] masterpage:Left Recording an enlarged image — Trimming a Press MENU after playback zoom. The menu appears. b Select [Trimming] with B, then press z. Playing back successive images — Slide Show You can play back recorded images in order. This function is useful for checking your images or for presentations, etc. Mode dial c Select the image size with v/V, then press z.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\09adv.fm] masterpage:Right Rotating still images a Set the mode dial to , and display the image to rotate. — Rotate b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Rotate) with b/B, then press z. d Select with v, then rotate the image with b/B. e Select [OK] with v/V, then press z. You can play back Multi Burst images continuously or play them back frame by frame. This function is used for checking the image.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\09adv.fm] masterpage:Left Playing back continuously Playing back frame by frame To delete shot images a Set the mode dial to a Set the mode dial to When using this mode, you cannot delete only certain frames. When you delete images, all 16 of the frames are deleted at the same time. . b Select the Multi Burst image with b/B. The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously. M 1M 101 14/14 . b Select the Multi Burst image with b/B.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\10adv.fm] masterpage:Right Still image editing Protecting images — Protect This function protects images against accidental erasure. In single-image mode a Set the mode dial to . b Display the image you want to protect with b/B. c Press MENU. Mode dial The menu appears. d Select - (Protect) with b/B, then press z.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\10adv.fm] masterpage:Left h Select [OK] with B, then press z. The - indicator turns white. The selected images are protected. To exit the Protect function Select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8, then press z. To cancel individual protection Changing image size The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file. — Resize You can change the image size of a recorded image, and save it as a new file.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\10adv.fm] masterpage:Right Choosing images to print — Print (DPOF) mark Mode dial a Set the mode dial to . b Display the image you want to mark with b/B. c Press MENU. d Select (DPOF) with b/B, then press z. The mark is marked on the displayed image. 101 2/9 e To continue and mark other images, display the desired image with b/B, then press z. • You cannot mark movies.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\10adv.fm] masterpage:Left f Repeat step 5 to mark other images. g Press MENU. h Select [OK] with B, then press z. The mark turns white. The mark setting is completed. To unmark marks Select the images to be unmarked with v/ V/b/B in step 5, then press z. To unmark all the the folder marks in Select [All In This Folder] in step 4, then press z. Select [Off], then press z. To exit the mark function Select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\11adv.fm] masterpage:Right Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer Preparing the camera Set the USB mode on the camera to connect the camera with a printer. Mode dial Control button a Set the mode dial to SET UP. * An index print function may not be provided depending on a printer.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\11adv.fm] masterpage:Left When [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] in the SET UP settings Even if you turn on the camera, you cannot use the PictBridge function. Disconnect the USB cable and set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] (page 71). Printing images You can select the image and print it. Set up the camera following the procedure on page 71, and connect the printer. In single-image mode a Display the image you want to print with b/B. b Press MENU.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\11adv.fm] masterpage:Right f Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The image is printed. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the (Not disconnect USB cable) indicator appears on the LCD screen. To insert the date and time on images a Press (index) to display the index (nine-image) screen. Press (index) twice to display a sixteen-image index screen. b Press MENU. The menu appears.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\11adv.fm] masterpage:Left g Press MENU. The print setting screen appears. Print Index Off Date Off Quantity 1 Exit OK • Setting items that the printer does not support cannot be displayed. h Select [Quantity] with v/V, select the number of sheets with b/B. You can select the number up to 20. The specified quantity of all the selected images are printed. i Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The images are printed.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\11adv.fm] masterpage:Right In single-image mode a Display the image you want to print with b/B. b Press MENU. The menu appears. g Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The image is printed. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the (Not disconnect USB cable) indicator appears on the LCD screen. d Select [This image] with v/V, then press z. Printing Index 1/1 Exit The print setting screen appears.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\11adv.fm] masterpage:Left In index (nine-image/ sixteen-image) mode h Select [Index] with v, then select [On] with b/B. a Press (index) to display the index (nine-image) screen. i Select [Quantity] with v/V, select the number of sets you want to print with b/B. Press (index) twice to display a sixteen-image index screen. b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Print) with B, then press z. d Select [Select] with b/B, then press z.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\12adv.fm] masterpage:Right Enjoying movies d Press the shutter button fully down. Shooting movies You can shoot movies with sound using your camera. Mode dial “REC” appears on the screen and the camera starts recording the image and sound. STD 640 101 REC 00:00:02[00:10:48] Shutter • Recording stops when the “Memory Stick” is full. e Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording. a Set the mode dial to b Press . (Image Size).
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\12adv.fm] masterpage:Left Viewing movies on the LCD screen You can view movies on the LCD screen with sound from the speaker. Mode dial a Set the mode dial to . b Select the desired moving image with b/B. Movies with the image size [640(Fine)] or [640(Standard)] are displayed on the full screen. STD 640 101 101_0010 PLAY 10/10 00:00:00 2005 1 1 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME • Movies with the image size [160] are displayed a size smaller. c Press z.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\12adv.fm] masterpage:Right Deleting movies You can delete unwanted movies. Mode dial In single-image mode a Set the mode dial to . b Display the movie you want to delete with b/B. c Press (Delete). The movie has not yet been deleted at this point. d Select [Delete] with v, then press z. The message “Access” appears, and the movie has been deleted. Control button a Set the mode dial to , then press (index) to display the index (nine-image) screen.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\12adv.fm] masterpage:Left g Select [OK] with B, then press z. The message “Access” appears, and the movie has been deleted. To cancel deletion Select [Exit] in step 3 or 7. To delete all images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 3, then press z. Select [OK] with B, then press z. To cancel deletion, select [Cancel] with b, then press z.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\12adv.fm] masterpage:Right e Decide on a cutting point. Press the center z at the desired Mode dial cutting point. To cancel cutting Select [Exit] in step 5 or 7. The movie appears on the screen again. STD 640 101 Divide Dividing Point 10/10 00:00:02 OK Cancel Exit MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to . c Press MENU. The menu appears. d Select (Divide) with B, then press z. Next, select [OK] with v, then press z.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\13adv.fm] masterpage:Left Enjoying images on your computer Copying images to your computer — For Windows users Recommended computer environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional The above OS must be installed at the factory. Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded to the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\13adv.fm] masterpage:Right Installing the USB driver When using Windows XP, you need not install the USB driver. Once the USB driver is installed, you need not install the USB driver. b Click [USB Driver] on the title screen. d Click [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then click [Finish]. a Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time.
Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the “Memory Stick” with the images you want to copy into the camera. c Connect the USB cable (supplied) to the (USB) jack of the camera. • When using Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard automatically appears on the desktop. Proceed to page 86. USB Mode Normal Access indicators* Switch on d Connect the USB cable to your computer. • Use fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries or the AC Adaptor (not supplied).
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\13adv.fm] masterpage:Right P Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the “Memory Stick,” or turning off the camera during a USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click on the tasktray. Double-click here (Sony DSC), then click [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP users. 5 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the “Memory Stick,” or turn off the camera.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\13adv.fm] masterpage:Left When a removable disk icon is not shown 1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties]. The “System Properties” screen appears. 2 Display [Device Manager]. 1 Click [Hardware]. 2 Click [Device Manager]. • For Windows 98, 98SE, Me users, step 1 is unnecessary. Click the [Device Manager] tab. 3 If [ Sony DSC] is displayed, delete it. 1 Right-click [ Sony DSC]. 2 Click [Uninstall].
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\13adv.fm] masterpage:Right1:2 Viewing the images on your computer a Click [Start], then click [My Documents]. Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the “Memory Stick.” Example: when viewing folders on Windows XP The “My Documents” folder contents are displayed. • This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the “My Documents” folder.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\13adv.fm] masterpage:Left Folder File name File meaning 101MSDCF to 999MSDCF DSC0ssss.JPG • Still image files shot in – Normal mode (page 24) – Burst mode (page 59) – Multi Burst mode (page 60) MOV0ssss.MPG • Movie files (page 77) MOV0ssss.THM • Index image files recorded simultaneously in movie mode (page 77) • ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\13adv.fm] masterpage:Right Viewing image files once copied to a computer with your camera When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains in a “Memory Stick,” you can view that image again on your camera by copying the image file in the computer to a “Memory Stick.” Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for ssss. • An extension may be displayed depending on the computer settings. The extension for still images is JPG, and the extension for movies is MPG.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\13adv.fm] masterpage:Left • When automatically creating slide shows (page 93), a Pentium III 500 MHz or faster CPU is required. • This software is compatible with DirectX technology. “DirectX” must be installed for use. • A separate environment for operating the recording device is required in order to write to CD-Rs. a Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\13adv.fm] masterpage:Right e Click [Next]. g Confirm if the checkbox of “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” is checked, then click [Finish]. Your computer restarts. Copying images using “Picture Package” Connect the camera and your computer with the USB cable. “Picture Package” starts up automatically and the images are copied to the computer automatically.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\13adv.fm] masterpage:Left Using “Picture Package” Start up the “Picture Package Menu” on the desktop to use the various functions. • The initial screen may differ depending on your computer. You can change the menu display order to suit your taste by clicking [Settings] at the lower-right corner of the screen. • For details on the use of the application software, click at the upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\13adv.fm] masterpage:Right Creating a slide show Click [Automatic Slideshow Producer] on the left side of the screen, then click [Automatic Slideshow Producer] in the lower-right corner of the screen. Copying images to your computer — For Macintosh users Recommended computer environment The screen used for creating a slide show appears.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\13adv.fm] masterpage:Left a Connecting your camera to your computer For details, see page 84. Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the “Memory Stick,” or turning off the camera during a USB connection Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick” to the “Trash” icon, then remove the USB cable, remove the “Memory Stick,” or turn off the camera. • If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, remove the USB cable etc., after you have turned your computer off.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\13adv.fm] masterpage:Right Required computer environment a Installing “ImageMixer VCD2” OS: Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) The above OS must be installed at the factory. CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, PowerMac G3/G4 series Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended.) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation: approximately 250 MB Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more, 32,000 colors or more 1 Turn on your computer.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\14trb.fm] masterpage:Left Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 First check the items on the tables below. If code displays “C:ss:ss” appear on the screen, the selfdiagnosis display function is working (page 108). 2 Should your camera still not work properly, press the RESET button on the bottom of the camera using a fine-tipped object, then turn on the power again.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\14trb.fm] masterpage:Right Symptom Cause Solution You cannot turn on the camera. • • • • p Install the batteries correctly (page 13). p Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 16). p Install charged batteries (page 13). p Replace the batteries with new ones. The power turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries (page 17).
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\14trb.fm] masterpage:Left Symptom Cause Smart zoom does not function. • [Digital Zoom] is set to [Precision]or [Off] in the p Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (pages 27, 46 and 114). SET UP settings. p Set image size to other settings except [5M] and [3:2] • The image size is set to [5M] or [3:2]. (pages 21 and 27). • You are shooting in Multi Burst mode. p The smart zoom cannot be used in Multi Burst mode (pages 27, 60).
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\14trb.fm] masterpage:Right Symptom Cause Your camera cannot record images. • No “Memory Stick” has been inserted. • The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is full. • • • • • Solution p Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 20). p Delete unnecessary images saved in the “Memory Stick” (pages 41 and 79). p Change the “Memory Stick”. The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” p Set it to the recording position (page 117). is set to the LOCK position.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\14trb.fm] masterpage:Left Symptom Cause Solution The date and time are recorded incorrectly. • The date and time are not set correctly. p Set the correct date and time (pages 18 and 115). The F value and shutter • The exposure is incorrect. speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. p Correct the exposure (page 54). Viewing images Symptom Cause Solution Your camera cannot play back images. • The mode dial is not set to .
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\14trb.fm] masterpage:Right Deleting/Editing Images Symptom Cause Your camera cannot delete an image. • The image is protected. p Cancel the protection (page 67). • The write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” p Set it to the recording position (page 117). is set to the LOCK position. Solution You have deleted an image by mistake. • Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\14trb.fm] masterpage:Left Symptom Cause Solution Your computer does not recognize your camera. • • • • p Turn on the camera (page 17). p Use the AC Adaptor (not supplied) (page 16). p Use the supplied USB cable (pages 84 and 94). p Disconnect the USB cable from both the computer and the camera, and connect it again firmly. Make sure that “USB Mode” is displayed on the LCD screen (page 84). p Set it to [Normal] (pages 46 and 115). The camera is turned off.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\14trb.fm] masterpage:Right Symptom Cause The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer. • You are playing back the movie directly from the p Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer and then play “Memory Stick”. back the movie from the hard disk (pages 85, 86, 91 and 93). Solution You cannot print an image. — p Check the printer settings. Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\14trb.fm] masterpage:Left PictBridge compliant printer Symptom Cause Solution The connection cannot be established. • The printer is not compliant with the PictBridge. • The printer is not set for the connection with the camera. • [USB Connect] is not set to [PictBridge] in the SET UP settings. • Depending on the circumstances, the connection may not be established. p Consult with the printer manufacturer.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\14trb.fm] masterpage:Right Others Symptom Cause Solution Your camera does not work. • The battery level is low. (The E indicator appears.) • The AC Adaptor (not supplied) is not connected securely. p Charge the batteries (page 11). The power is on, but the camera does not work. • The built-in microcomputer is not working properly. p Remove the batteries, then after one minute reinsert the batteries and turn on the camera.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\14trb.fm] masterpage:Left Warnings and messages The following messages may appear on the screen. Message Meaning/Corrective Action No Memory Stick • Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 20). System error • Turn the power off and on again (page 17). Memory Stick error • • • • Memory Stick type error • The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used in your camera (page 117). Format error • Failed to format the “Memory Stick.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\14trb.fm] masterpage:Right Message Meaning/Corrective Action • The battery level is low or zero. Charge the batteries (page 11). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of batteries, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left. • Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light. Use the flash, mount the camera on a tripod, or otherwise secure the camera in place.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\14trb.fm] masterpage:Left1:2 Self-diagnosis display – If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the camera condition on the LCD screen with a combination of a letter and four numerical digits. If this occurs, check the following code chart and attempt the corresponding corrective actions. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\15add.fm] masterpage:Right1:2 Additional information Multi Burst Number of images that can be saved or shooting time 1M (Units: images) 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 24 (46) 50 (93) 101 (187) 202 (376) MSX-256 MSX-512 MSX-1G 357 (649) 726 (1320) 1482 (2694) Movie The number of images that can be saved and the shooting time differ, depending on the capacity of the “Memory Stick,” the image size, and the image quality.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\15add.fm] masterpage:Left Menu items Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the mode dial or the setting. Factory settings are indicated with x. When the mode dial is set to Item Setting Description Mode (REC Mode) Multi Burst Burst xNormal – Records a continuous burst of 16 frames within a single still image (page 60). – Records continuously (page 59). – Records an image using the normal recording mode.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\15add.fm] masterpage:Right Item (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) Setting Description xFine / Standard Records images with fine/standard quality (page 46). Multi Burst Burst xNormal – Records a continuous burst of 16 frames within a single still image (page 60). – Records continuously (page 59). – Records an image using the normal recording mode. 1/7.5 / 1/15 / x1/30 Selects the Multi Burst shutter interval (page 60).
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\15add.fm] masterpage:Left Item Setting Description Mode (REC Mode)1) Multi Burst Burst xNormal M – Records a continuous burst of 16 frames within a single still image (page 60). – Records continuously (page 59). – Records an image using the normal recording mode. (Interval)2) 1/7.5 / 1/15 / x1/30 Selects the Multi Burst shutter interval (page 60). (This setting cannot be made when [Mode] (REC Mode) in the menu is set to other than [Multi Burst].
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\15add.fm] masterpage:Right When the mode dial is set to Item Setting Description (Folder) OK / Cancel Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back (page 62). (Protect) — Protects and unprotects images against accidental erasure (page 67). (DPOF) — Marks and unmarks the print (DPOF) mark on still images you want to print (page 69). (Print) — Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 71).
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\15add.fm] masterpage:Left SET UP items Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Factory settings are indicated with x. (Camera) Item Setting Description AF Mode xSingle / Monitor Selects the focus operation mode (page 49). Digital Zoom xSmart / Precision / Off Selects the digital zoom mode (page 26). Date/time Day&Time / Date / xOff Selects whether to superimpose the date or time onto the image (page 33).
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\15add.fm] masterpage:Right 1 (Setup 1) Item Setting Description LCD Backlight Bright / xNormal / Dark Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Selecting [Bright] makes the screen bright and easy to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster. Displayed only when you are using the camera with the batteries.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\15add.fm] masterpage:Left Precautions Do not leave the camera in the following places • In extremely hot place, such as in a car parked in the sun. The camera body may become deformed or this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater. The camera body may become discolored or deformed, or this may cause a malfunction.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\15add.fm] masterpage:Right On internal rechargeable button battery This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable button battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\15add.fm] masterpage:Left • Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while reading or writing data. • Data may be corrupted in the following cases: – When the “Memory Stick” is removed or the camera is turned off during read or write operation – When the “Memory Stick” is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise • We recommend backing up important data. • Do not attach any other material than the supplied label on the labeling position.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\15add.fm] masterpage:Right Battery life • The battery life is limited. The battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the battery operating time seems to have been considerably shortened, a probable cause is that the batteries have reached the end of their life. • The battery life varies depending on storage, operating conditions, and environment, and is different for each battery.
[Input and Output connectors] Specifications x Camera [System] Image device 9.04 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD Primary color filter Total pixels number of camera Approx. 5 255 000 pixels Effective pixels number of camera Approx. 5 090 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 7.9 – 23.7 mm (38 – 114 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 – 5.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\15add.fm] masterpage:Right x AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied) Input rating 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 11 W, 0.16 A to 0.09 A Output rating 4.2 V DC, 1.5 A Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Dimensions Approx. 48 × 29 × 81 mm (1 15/16 × 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 inches) (W/H/D, excluding projecting parts) Mass Approx.
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filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\15add.fm] masterpage:Left When playing back still images 1 2 3 M 4 5 6 7 8 9 101 1.3 E F G H I J K L 12/12 C:32:00 +2.0EV 100 F3.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\15add.fm] masterpage:Right When playing back moving images 1 2 3 4 5 6 101 160 101 VOL.
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\01covIX.fm] masterpage:Left Index Index A AC Adaptor ...................................................... 16 Access lamp ..................................................... 20 AE .................................................................... 25 AE/AF lock ................................................ 25, 50 AF illuminator ......................................... 31, 114 AF lock ............................................................
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\01covIX.fm] masterpage:Right L P S Landscape mode ...............................................34 LCD Backlight ...............................................115 LCD backlight on/off .......................................32 PAL system .............................................. 40, 115 PictBridge ........................................................ 71 Picture effect .................................................... 60 Picture Package ..........
filename[Z:\#Camera#\DSCW1\3091535111DSCW1U2\01covIX.fm] U W USB cable .................................................. 71, 84 USB connection ......................................... 71, 84 USB driver ....................................................... 83 USB jack .................................................... 71, 84 USB mode ....................................................... 82 Using your camera abroad ............................... 16 Warnings and notice messages ...................