Sony DSC-W170N, DSC-W150R, DSC-W150P, DSC-W150 Owner’s Manual

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Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located on tile bottom. Record tile serial tmmber in

the space provided below. Refer to these immbers whenever you call upon your Sony

dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-W 1501W 17() Serial No.

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

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CAUTION¸TO R_D_CETHE RISKOF FLECTRICS_OCK

R_ER S_RVlCI_GTO QUAIIFIEDSERVlCEP_RSO_N_.

alerl lhe user to lhe presence O] Ullinsuhaed _ dangerous voltage" witlfin the

This symbol is intended to

product's ellclosure that nlay be of sullicient nlagnitude to constilute a

risk of electric shock 1o persolls,

alerl tile user to the presence of inlportant operating and maintenance (servicing)

This symbol is intended to

instructions in tile literature acconlpanying the

appliance,

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely belbre operating the appliance, attd keep this manual for

future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions

and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and

adhere to them.

Power Sources

Tiffs set sllould be operated only from tile type of power source indicutcd on tile marking lubeh II

you are not sure ol tile type ol electrical power supplied t() your bonle, consull your de_deror h)cal power company. For those sets designed to

operilte lroln battcl-y power, or oilier sources, reler

tOtile operiding instructions.

Polarization

Tiffs set may be equipped with a,polarized ac power cord plug (g_plug having one blade wider tllan tile oilier).

Tiffs plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a salcty lcature. If you arc unable to insert tile ph/g flflly into the outlet, try reversing the phlg. If the plug should still lail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defimt the salcty purposv of tile polarized ph/g by lorcing it in.

Overloading

Do not o'_'erload \vail outlets, extcnsioll cords or

convenience mceplacles beyond dleir capacity, since Ibis call rcsull in fire or eleclric shock,

_Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects ol any kind into tile set

l]lroLigh openillgs as they lnay touch dangerous voltage points or short out paris thal could resull

ill afire or electric shock. Never spill Ikluid ol any kind on the set.

Attachments

Do nol use auachlllents 11ol recollllnellded by the l]lanulacturer, as riley l]lay cause hazards,

Cleaning

Unplug the set fi'onl tile wall om]et belore cleaning or polislling it, Do not use liquid cleaners

or aerosol cleaners. U_ a cloth lightly dampened "_vilIl"_valerlor cleaning tile exterior of tile set.

long periods of tinle, unplug it from file wall duffel and disconnect the antenna or cable '4yslellL This will prevent danlage 1o lhe sel due to

ligllming and power-line surges.

Water and Moisture

Do noI /ise power-]hie operilled _ls llear waler

Ior exanlple, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub. in a wet basemenl, or nero a swimndng pool, etc.

Power-Cord Protection

Ro/lle the power cord so that it is IIOIlikely lo be walked on or pinched by itelns placed upon or against thenl, paying particular attention lo file plugs, receptacles, and file poinl where the cord

exits Irom tile appliance.

Accessories

Do HOt place tile set Oil iLll illlStZlb]e c_lrl, Stalld,

tripod, bracket, or table. The set may l, dl. causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious danlage to tile set. Use only a carl. stand, lripod.

bracket, or table reconmlended by tile

illanllfilClllrcr.

Ventilation

The slots and openings in tile c+lbinet are pro_ ided Ior necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable

operation of tile set, and to protect it Ii'oll] o_,er]lealhlg, I]leSe slots alld opellhlgs ii]/isI never

be blocked or covered.

Never cover the slots and openings wifll a cloth or other nlaterials.

Never block tile slots and openings by placing lhe set on a bed. sola. rug. or other similar

surlace. Never place file _t in a confined space, such as

a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.

Do nol place tile set near or over a radiator or heat register, or where il is exposed to direct sunlight.

Lightning

For +Mdedprotection lor tiffs set during +tlightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused 1or

Damage Requiring Service

Unphlg tile sel I_'olntile w+tll outlet and relcr servicing to qualified service personnel under tile

tollowing conditions:

When file power cord or phlg is damaged or

h+qed.

If liquid has been spilled or objects ha_e hiIlen into the set.

If the set has been exposed to rain or water. If the set llas been subject to excessive shock by

being dropped, or the cabinet has been

dalnaged.

If the set does not operate nornlally when

Iollowing tile operating instructions. A_[iust only fllose controls that arc specified in file

operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a quzflified teclmician to restore tile sel to nornla] operation.

When tile set exllibits a distinct change in perlornlance this indicales a need fin service.

Servicing

Do nol alIenlpl to service tile sel yotlrsefi as opellillg or rClllovhlg covers lll_ly expose yell lo dilllgerous _,oltilge or other hazilrds.

Retcr all selvicing to qualilied serxice personnel.

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure tile service technician Ilas used rcplacelnent parts specified by the manufi_cmlvr flint have file sanle characteristics as the original palls.

Unauthorized substitutions nlay result in ilrc, electric sllock, or other IlazaMs.

Safety Check

Upon completion oI any sel'_ ice or repairs to tile set. ask tile selwice tccbnickln to perfi)rlll ro/llille salcty checks (as specified by tile lnanuli_cturcr) to detcrnline that die set is in salP operating

COlldJlioIl.

Readthis first

Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, lire or injmy may result+

Do no[ expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or lhe like.

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION

BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries me recyclable.

You can ]lelp pre_rve our

envh'Olllnent by returnhlg your

used recllargeable batteries to the collectkm and recycling location nearest you.

For lnore inlormatkm regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll tiee

I-SfR)-g22-8837, or visit bltp://www,rbrc,org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lilhium-lon balleries.

This power unil is intended to be correctly orientaled in a verlicgd or l]oor nloun[ position.

If you have any questions about this product, you nmy call:

Sony Cuslomer lntormadon Center

1-800-222-SONY (7669)

The number below is Ior file FCC related malters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W 150

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. Operatkm is subject lo lhe lbllowing two condilions: (1) This device may nol cause harmlul interli:rence, and (2) Ibis device inusl accept any interllrmnce received, including interlPmnce thal nmy cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W 170

Responsible Parly: Sony Electronics lnc. 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. Operatkm is subject lo the lbllowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harlnlul interllrrence, and (2) lhis device inusl accept any interllrmncc received, including interlPmnce tllal may cause undesired operath)n.

CAUTION

You am cautioned that any changes or modilications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your aulhorily to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested _tnd lound to comply wilh lhe lilnils lor a (_'lass B digitM

device, p/irs/lilnI tit Part 15 ol the FCC Rules. These linfits are designed to provide reasonable

protection againsl harmlul ilvcrlPmnce in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio lrequency energy and.

if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interllrmnce tit

radio conltllunications. However, there is no guaranlee thai inlerl_rence will not occur ill a

parlicular inslallation, lfthis equiplnenl does cau_ harmflfl interlPrence to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning tile equipment off and on. tile user is encouraged to try to correcl Ihe interl?rence by (tile or lllOlC of tile lollowing measures:

Reorienl or relocate the receiving anlenna. Increase the separation between the

equipmenl and receiver.

Connecl the equipment into gin outlet on a cite/lit dil]ercnt l]+Olll thai to which the

receiver is connected. Consull the dealer or all experienced radio/TV

lechnician fin help,

The supplied intcrli_ce cable must be used with the equipment ill order tit comply with the limits lot a digilal device pursuanl tit Subpart B of Parl 15 of

FCC Rules.

This product has been tested and ffmnd compliant with the limits _1 out in lhe EMC Directive lor

using conneclion cables shorter lhan 3 reelers (9,8 lcet),

Attention

Tile electromagnelic lields at tile specilic hequencies may influence the piclurc and sound

of this uniL

Notice

If static electricity or electrolllagnelism Cil/l_S data transfer to discontinue midway (l_dl). restart

the application or disconnect and connect the communicalion cable (USB. elc.) again.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other

European countries with separate

collection systems)

This sylnbol on lhe product or on its packaging indicates thai lifts product shall not be treated as

household wasle, lnstead il shall be handed over to the applicable collection point lor the recycling

of electrical and electronic equipmenl. By ensuring this product is disposed of corlvctly, you will help prevent polcnlial negative consequences

lor lhe environment and human health, wlfich could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste

handling of this product. Tile recycling of materials will help tit conserve natural resources. For more detailed inlbrmalion aboul recycling of this producl, please contact your local Civic Office. your housetlold waste disposal selvice or the shop where you purchased lhe product.

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 batte D' provided with this

product shall not be treated as housellold waste. By ensuring tllese batteries are disposed of

correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences lor tile en'_'ironnlcnI and human heallh which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the ballery. Tile recycling of the malerials will help to conselve

nalural resources. In case of products that lor salcty, perfimnance or

data inlegrity reasons rcquirc a permanent conneclion with an incorporatcd battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified selwice

staff only, To ensure thai the battcry will be treated properly, hand over the producl at end-ol:-

lilP to the applicable collectkm poinl fi)r the recycling of electrical and eleclronic equipmenl.

For all other batteries, please view the sectfim on bow to renlove file baltery lrolI/ tile product salcly.

Hand the batlcD' over to the applicable collection point lor the recycling of waste batteries.

For more detailed inlbrmatkm about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Olfice, your household waste disposal sel",ice or the shop where you purchased the

product.

Notice for the customers in the

countries applying EU Directives

The manuhlcmrcr (51 this product is Sony Corporalion, l -% l Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108- 0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative lor EMC and product sultry is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedellinger Stras_ 61,70327 Stultgart,

Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please mlcr to the addresses given ill separale

service or guaranlee docunlenls,

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted 1(5lhis equipment lor your sali:ly and

convenience. Should the fllse ill the plug supplied need to be

replaced, a filse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362,

(i.e., marked with all @ or _ mark) umst be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a delachable luse cover, be sure to atlach the fi/se

cover after you change file filse. Never use file phlg wilhoul the luse cover. If you should lo_ the

I/lse cover, please conlact your nearesl Sony

service station.

Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................... 2

Read this first ............................................................................................ 4

Notes on using the camera ...................................................................... 8

Getting started ................................................................................. 9

Checking the accessories supplied ......................................................... 9

1 Preparing the battery pack .................................................................. 10

2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ........ 11

3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ............................................. 13

Shooting images easily ................................................................. 14

Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display ................................... 15

Shooting in Smile Shutter mode ............................................................. 17

Viewing/deleting images ............................................................... 18

Learning the various functions - HOME/Menu ........................... 21

Using the HOME screen ......................................................................... 21

HOME items ............................................................................................ 22

Using menu items ................................................................................... 23

Menu items .............................................................................................. 24

Enjoying your computer ............................................................... 26

Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application

software (supplied) ................................................................................. 26

Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook". ........................................................... 27

Indicators on the screen ............................................................... 28

Battery life and memory capacity ................................................ 30

Battery life and number of images you can record/view ........................ 30

Recordable number of still images and recordable time of movies ...... 31

Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 33

Battery pack and power ......................................................................... 33

Shooting still images/movies .................................................................. 34

Viewing images ...................................................................................... 35

Precautions .................................................................................... 36

Specifications ................................................................................ 37

Notes on usingthecamera

Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up

Do nol turn olt file calnera, relF_ove file bilttery

pack, or remme tile "Memory Stick Duo while tile access hunp is lit. Otherwise, the internal memory data or "Menlory Slick Duo" may be damaged, Be sure to make a backup COl?yto protect your data,

Notes on recording/playback

• Betorc you start recording, make a trial

I_cording to make sure that tile camera is

working correctly.

• The camera is neither dustq)rooI, nor splash- i?rooI, nor water-prool. Read "Precautions"

(page 36) belore operating the camera.

• Aw)id exposing the canlera to water. 11water milers inside lhe Calllera, a nlalhulctk)n nmy

OCc/Ir. hl Solne ca_s, tile canler+t c_lnnot be

repaired.

• Do not aim tile camera at tile sun or ()tiler brigbl light. It may cause tile malhmction of tile

conlera.

• Do not u_ the canlera near a Iocatkm that generates strong radio waves or enlfls radiation.

Otherwise. the camera nlay not properly record or play back images.

• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations

nlay cause lnalfilnclions.

• If [noisturc condensation occurs, remo_e il

bek_re using tile camera (page 36).

• Do not shake or strike tile camera. It may cau_ a malflmcflon and you may not be able to lvcord images. Furthernlolv, the lvcording media may become unusable or image data may be danlaged.

• Clean the flash surl,tce belore use. Tile Ileal of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash

surl;ice to become discolored or to slick to tile

flash surlace, rcsulflng in insulllcient light

ellliSgion,

Notes on the LCD screen and lens

• The LCD screen is nmnut,tclured using

extremely high-precision technology so mer

99.99% of tile pixels arc operatiollal I_ll" elJ_:cflve use. However. some tiny black and/or bright dots (white. rod, blue or green) may appeal on the LCD screen. These dots am a normal result of the manulacmring process, and do not aflect the recording.

• When file battel T level becomes low. the lens ndgbt stop moving. Insert a charged battel T pack and turn on the cmnera again,

On image data compatibility

• The camera contorms with DCF (Design rule lot Camera File sysleln) universal standard

established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Intormaflon Tcclmology Industries

Association),

• Sony does not guarantee that tile camera will

play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images recorded with tile camera.

_Warning on copyright

Television programs, Iihns, _ ideotapes, and other nmterials may be copyrighted. Unmlfllorized recording of such materials may be conmuy to tile I?ro_isions of tile copyright laws,

No compensation for damaged

content or recording failure

Solly CilllllOt COlllpellSate Ior Ihilul'e to record or lOSS or dalnage oI recorded C'Olltent due to a tntdhlnclioll ol lhe canlertt or rccordhlg media,

etc.

Getting started

Checkingtheaccessoriessupplied

• Baltery charger BC-CSGB/BC-('SG(" ( l ) • USB, A/V cable till" muJli-tlse lerminal (l)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada)

• Rcchargeable baltery pack NP-BG 1 ( 1)/ Baltery case (1)

• Wrist strap (1)

• CD-ROM (1) Cyber-shot application software

"Cyber-shol Handbook" "Cyber-shol S,cp-up Guide"

• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)

Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by, being dropped.

1 Preparingthe battery pack

OInsert the battery pack into the battery charger.

0 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket).

Tile CHARGE lamp lights up, and charging starts. When tile CHARGE lamp turns otl, charging is finished (Nornlal charge).

If you continue charging tile ballery pack tot about one nlore hour (unli] it is fully charged), tile charge will last slightly longer.

Charging time

• The table above shows the time required to charge a flllly depleted battery pack al a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). Charging may take longer depending on condilions of u_ and circumslances.

• See page 3(I lor the nulnber of images that can be recorded.

• Connect lhe baltery charger 1o the nearest wall outlel (wall sockel).

• Even if the CHARGE lamp is nol lit, the batlery charger is not disconnected honl tile AC power source (mains) as hmg as it is connecled to tile wall outlel (wall socket), If some trouble occurs while using the

baltc W charger, imnledkttely shul o1_ the power by disconnecting the plug flonl lhe wall oullet (wall sockel),

• When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (nlains lead) tionl lhe wall oullet (wall socket), and r_2nloYetile batlery pack h'onl tile battery charger,

• Designed lor u_ with compalible Sony balteries.

2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not

supplied)

_) Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover.

O Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied).

_) Insert the battery pack.

_) Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover.

When there is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted

The camera records/plays back images using tile internal memory (approx. 15 MB).

To check the remaining battery charge

Press POWER to turn on and check the relnaining battery charge on the LCD screen.

Remaining , \ i /i

charge _ _ _ _ _ i_-..

indicator -" i \

Status Sufficient Batter_ Batteryhalf Battel 3 1o_, Change thehatte U

• If you use the NP-FG1 baltel T pack (nol suppliedh lhe minules also appeal after tile batlery remaining

indicator (_ 60 Min).

• 11takes about one mhlule unlil the correct remaining charge indicator appears.

• The remaining charge indicator may not be conect depending on condilions of use and circumstances.

• The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on lhe camera h_rthe first tinle (page 13).

power ahnost fully full recording/ with fully charged remaining charged playback one, or charge the

will stop batte U. (The warning soon. indicator flashes.)

_To remove the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo"

Open the b_ttery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover.

"Memory Stick Duo" Battery pack

Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then push the "Memory

Stick Duo" in once.

• Never remove ll/e baltery pack/"Memory Slick Duo" when lhe access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the "Memory Slick Duo"/inlernal memory.

Slide the battery eject lever.

Besure not to drop the battery

pack,

3 Turningthe camera on/setting the clock

_]_Press POWER.

0 Set the clock with the control button.

1 Select the date display lortzmt "_ ith A/V, then press O.

2 Select each item with 4/P" and set the numeric wllue with A/V. then press O.

3 Select [OKI, then press O.

• Tile can'_era does not have a tcature tllr superimposing dales on images. By using "Picture Motion

Browser" in lhe CD-ROM (supplied). you can prinl or save inlages with the (late.

• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM. and noon as 12:00 PM.

To change the date and time

Press HOME. and select [Q Clock Settings] in m_ /Settings) /pages 21, 22).

Notes on when the power is turned on

• Once lhe batlery pack is inserted in lhe camera, it may lake lime belore operatkm becomes possible.

• If the camera is lunning on battery power and you do not operate the camera l_r about three nfinutes, the

canlera turns off automalically to prcxent wearing down tile batlery pack (Auto power-off Lunction).

Shootingimageseasily

0 Select the desired function from the mode dial.

When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment nlode): Select L¢_I When shooting movies: Select H.

0 Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your body to steady it.

Position the subject in

the center of the focus frame.

O Shoot with the shutter button.

"When shooting still images:

1 Press attd hold the shutter button

ball\ray down to focus.

Tile 0 (AE/AF lock) indicator !green)

flashes, a beep sounds, tile indicator stops

flashing and remains lit.

2 Press tbe sbtttter button fully down. When shooting movies:

Press the shutter button fitly down. To stop recording, press tbe sbutter button fully down again.

• Tile shortest shooting distance is approxinmtely 10 cnl (4 inches) (W)/50 cm (1 loot 7 3/4 inches) (T) (fronl the front of the lens).

AE/AF lock indicator

Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display

Using the mode dial

Set tile triode dial to tile desired function.

Auto Adjustment

Allows you to shoot wilh tile settings ac[iusted automalically.

EASY Easy Shooting

Allows easy shooting with easy-to-see indicalors.

P Program Auto

Allows you to shool with the exposure adjusted automalically (both tile shutler speed anti tile aperture value). You can adBlst ot]ler settings using tile nlenu,

H Movie Mode

Allows you 1o record movies wilh audio,

I_o High Sensitivity

Shools images without a flash even ill low lighling,

@ Smile Shutter

When tile cumera delecls a smile, lhe shutler is released auton]atically. For delails, see page 17.

_,_ Soft Snap

Shools inlages wilh a softer atmosphere R_r portrails ol people, flowers, etc.

[] Landscape

Shools with tile locus on a distant su_!iect.

_' Twilight Portrait

Shoots sharp inlages ol people in a (lark place withoul losing tile nighltime almospherc.

SON* Scene Selection

Selects a setting fi'om tile Scene Seleclion menu.

* Scene Selection in SCNmode

Press MENU illl(l _lect it _ttillg.

.,_ Twilight

Shools nighl scenes withoul losing tile nighttime atmosphere.

"_'_ Beach

Shools seaskle or lakeside scenes with tile blueness of tile water captured more _ividly,

Snow

Shools SllOW scenes ill white t/lOre clearly.

{:}i}Fireworks

Shools fireworks in all their splendor.

Underwater

Shools illlderwaler ill llillural colors ushlg a waler-proo| ho/ishlg,

_W/T Using the zoom

Press T to zoom, press W to tlndo zoom.

_ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)

Press )" (,_) on tile control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.

_NTO: FlashAuto

Flashes when there isinsullicienl light or backlighl(delault setting),

$: Flashforcedon

,_SL:Slowsynchro(Flashforcedon)

The shulrerspeed is slow in adark place toclearly shoot tilebackground thai is outel Ilash light.

{_: Flashforcedoff _ Macro (Shooting close-up)

Press 411(_e_)on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.

_UTO:Auto

The camera adjusts file locus amomatically Item dislanl subjects1o close-up. Normally, pul the camera inthis mode.

_: Macro

Tile camera adjusls tile locus wilh priorily on close-upstH_iects.Set MacroOn when shooting close subjects.

_Using the self-timer

Press • (_,5) on the control button repeatedly tmtil the desired mode is selected.

_&_F:Notusingtheself-timer

_o :Settingthe lO-seconddelayself-timer _2: Settingthe2-seconddelayself-timer

When you press the shutter bt]tton, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter t)perates.

DISP Changing the screen display

Press • (DISP) on the control button. Each tithe you press • (DISP), the display and brightness changes as follows:

+ Indicators on

Indicators on*

Histogram on*

Indicators off*

LCD screen off

* The brightness of lhe LCD Backlighl is set to up.

Shooting in Smile Shutter mode

When tile camera detects a smile, the shtttter is released automatically.

_) Select _ (Smile Shutter) mode from the mode dial.

0 Press the shutter button all the way down to set Smile Detection mode.

Tile Smile Shutter enters standby.

' I

Eacb time the smile level reacbes the set Smile Detection Sensitivity (indicated by 41), the camera automatically operates tbe shutter and records tip to six images. After recording the image, tbe Smile Sbutter lamp lights.

0 Press the shutter button all the way down again to exit the Smile Shutter

mode.

• When tile Smile Sbmter is in standby, tile Record lamp (Orange) fl_shes.

• Shooting using tile Smile Slmtter ends automatically when either file "Melnol T Stick Duo" or inlernal

memory becollleS 1/I]] or when six images have been recorded.

• You can select the subjecl lhat has priorily ftlr smile deteclkln wilh [Smile Delection] (page 24).

• If a smile is not detected, _1 the [Snlile Deleclion Sensidvily] (page 24).

• You can have the camera shoot the image automatically when any person displayed in the smile detection lranlc (Orange) smiles after pressing file shulter button all the way down.

• Tile image may not be in locus if the dislance between the camera and the subjecl is changed after pressing the shutter button all the way down. The suilable exposure may nol be obtained if the surrounding

brighmess changes.

• Faces may nol be detected correctly when:

It is too dark or too bright. Faces am partially bidden by sunglasses, masks, bals. elc.

Tile sut_iecls am not ft,cing file camera.

• Smiles may nol be detected correctly depending on tile condilions.

• You cannol use file Digital Zoom hmclion.

• You cannol change the zoom iatio when file Smile Sllulter is in slandby.

Smile Detection mark/Number of images

Smile Detection frame (Orange) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator

This indicates the current smile lew:l.

Viewing/deletingimages

_]_Press [] (Playback).

If you press [] when tim camera is powered off, tim cmnera is turned on automatically und set to playback mode, To switch to tile shooting mode, press [] again.

OSelect an image with 4/_ on the control button.

I_'lovie: Press • to play back a movie. (Press • again to stop playback.)

Press • to lz_st Iorward, • to rewind. (Prcss• to return to normal playback.) Press • to display tile volume control screen, then press •/• to at{just tile volume.

• Somctilnes images shotusingearlier Sony modelscannot be played back. Press theHOME button,select [_ Folder ViewI ti'om_ (View hnages), then play back the images.

_ To delete images

1 Display the image _ou 'aant to delete, then press MENU.

2 Select _ [Delete] with A/V and select [This Image] with 4liP,., then press Q. 3 Select [OK] with A, then press O.

_ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)

Press _ "_hile displaying a still image. To undo the zoom, press _. Adjust the position with A/V/41/P,.. To cancel the playback zoom, press O.

_To view an index screen Press {_ (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed.

Then, select an image with &/V/4/P". To return to the single image screen, press 0.

• In the delimll setting, images are displayed in Dale View (when using the "Memory Slick Duo") or in Folder View (when using llle internal memory).

You can change the View Mode by selecting r_ (View hnages) on lhe HOME screen !page 22).

• Each lime you press [] (Index), lhe number of images on the index screen increases.

To delete images in index mode

1 Press MENIJ 'ahile the index screen isdisplayed.

2 Select [Delete] with A/V and select [Multiple hnages] with ,,11/_. then press 0. 3 Select the image you want to delete with A/V/',I/_', then press 0.

The N/mark is checked in llle checkbox of the image.

To cancela selection, select an imageyou have selected lot delelkm, then press • again.

4 Press MENU and select [OK] with ,it. thm_ press 0.

• To delete all the images of adate/lolder, select [All Images in Date Range]/[All In This Folder] in step

2.then press •.

To play back a series of images with effects and music (Slideshow)

1 Press _ (Slideshu'_x) button.

The setupscreen appears.

2 Press _ /Slideshow) button again. The music will change together with the [Effects]. Yuu can also transfer and change the music

tu your desired music.

Tu transfer and change the music, take the following steps. (!) Press the HOME button. Then select [J_Music Tool] ---+[Download Music] in _ (Slideshow)

(page 22). @ Install the software included in the CD-ROM (SUl)plied)to your computer. @ Connect the camera and a computer with USB cable. (_) Start up 'Music Transl)r" installed to your computer and change the music.

For details on changing the music, refer to Help in 'Music Transfer".

_To view images on TV

Connect the camera to tile TV with the cable lk_rmulti-use terminal (supplied).

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Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied)

To view on HD (High Defioition) TV. att HD Output Adaptor (!able (not supplied) is needed.

• If you set tile inlage size to [16:9]. you can record ilnages ill file size thiH fills file enlire screen of the HD TV.

• You cannol view movies output ill [HD (1080i)1 signal/ormal. Sel [COMPONENT] to [SD] when

shooting II/ovies.

_ To audio/video

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Learningthe variousfunctions- HOME/Menu

UsingtheHOMEscreen

The HOME screen is tile gateway screen for all tile functions of the camera, and can be called up regardless of the mode selting (shooting/viewing).

_]_ Press HOME to display the HOME screen.

0 Select a category with 411_ on the control button.

Select an item with A/v, then press O.

When you select the IJm (Manage Memory) or _=_ (Settings) category

1 Select the desired setting with A/T. then press 0.

• The HOMEscreen isdisplayed bypressing ,.

2 Select a setting with A/T. then press 0.

• The camera is set to lheshooting or viewing mode by pressing theHOME bull_magain.

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HOMEitems

Pressing HOME displays tile following items. Only tile available items are displayed on the screen. Details on each item are displayed in tile guide at the bottom of the screen.

Shooting Shooting

I_ View Images Date View

Folder View

Favorites

Slideshow Slidesho_

Music Tool

Download Music Format Music

Print Print

m Manage Memory Memory Tool

Memo U Stick Tool

Format Create REC.Fokler Change REC.Folder Copy

Internal Memory Tool

Format

=_'_Settings MainSellings

Main Settings I

Beep Function Guide Initialize Smile demo mode

Main Settings 2

USB Connect COMPONENT Vide() Out Wide Zoom Display

Shooting Settings

Shooting Settings 1

AF Illuminator Grid Line AF Mode Digital Zoom

Conversion tells

Shooting Settings 2

Auto Orientation Auto Review

Clock Settings Language Setting

Usingmenu items

_]_ Press MENU to display the menu.

-- Function Guide

• Tile menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback lnode.

• Different ilems will become visible depending on lhe selected mode.

OSelect a desired menu item with A/V on the control button.

• It the desired item is hidden, keep pressing A/V until tile item appears on the screen.

Select a setting with 41/_.

• If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing _/_ until tile iteln appears on the screen.

• Select an ilem in playback mode, then press 0.

_) Press MENU to turn off the menu.

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