Sony DSC-W200 Owner’s Manual

SON3t:

Cuber-shot

Digital Still Camera

Instruction Manual

DSC-W200

UTHlUMION

MeMoRY5rl[K _

For details on the advanced operations, please access

"Cyber-shot Handbook" and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide"

contained on the supplied CD-ROM via a computer.

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Owner's Record

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

tile space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony

dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-W200

Serial No.

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

moisture.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely belk_re 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.

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CAUTION¸TO REDUCETF_ERISKOF FLECmlC S_IOCK

NO US_ta-_nVlC_tA_L_PA_TSINSI0_.

R_FERS_aVlCI_GTO QUAtIFIEDSERVEE P_SO_N_L.

alerl tile user to tile presence ol uninsulated 'dangerous voltage" witllin file

This synlbol is intended to

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

risk of electric shock lo persons,

alert the user to the presence ol hllportallI operating and nlaintenance (servicing)

This synlbol is intended to

hlstrtlctiolls hi the lilerature acconlpanying the

appliance,

Power Sources

This set sllould be operaled only fi'om tile lype of power source indicutcd on tile marking label. II you are not sure ol file type ol electrical power supplied to your llonle, consull your dealer or local power company. For those sets designed to

operate lroln battery power, or oilier sources, reler 10 tile operaling instruclions.

Polarization

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

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

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, exlcnsioll cords or

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

I Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects o1 any kind inlo tile set

I]lrough openhlgs as they lnay touch dangerous voltage points or short out paris thai could resull

ill alire or electric shock. Never spill Iklukl ol any kind on tile set.

Attachments

Do noI use aoachlllenls llOI recollllnellded by the

l/lanu|acturer, as I]ley 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 aconfined 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 ltle battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, tire or injmy may result.

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION

BATTERIES

Lithiun>lon batteries me recyclable.

7ou can help pre'_rve our

envh'Olllnent by relurnhlg your

used rechargeable batteries to the collectkm and recycling location nearest you,

For more ink)nnatkm regarding recycling of rechargeable balteries, call toll tiee

1-800-822-8837, or visit hltp://www,rbrc,org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

This power unil is intended 1o be correctly orientated ill a verlical or floor ii]ount position,

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

Sony Cuslomer lnlormafion Center

1-800-222-SONY (7669)

The number below is lot tile FCC related mauers only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: DSC-W200 Responsible Party: 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 1o llle %llowing two conditions: (1) This device may nol cause harmlul interli:rence, and (2) lhis device inusl accept any interli:mnce received, including interlPmnce thai may cause undesired operation,

CAUTION

You arc cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly apprmed in this

manmd could xoid your authority to opelale this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested +uldlound to comply with tile limits lor a Class B digit+d

device, pursuant to Part 15 ol tile FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against hannlul interlPrcnce in a residential installation. This equipment generates. uses, and can radiate radio lrequency energy and.

if not installed and used in accordance with the

inslruclions, may cause harmful interl_rcncc to

radio conltllunica[ions. However, there is no

guarantee that interlhrence will nol occur ill a

particular installation, lftlds equipment does cau_ harmflfl interlPrence to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. the user is encouraged to try to correcl the interflzrence by one or lnorc of the lollowing measures:

Reorient or relocate lhe receiving anlenna. Incl-cilse the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into un outlet <ina circuit dillcrcnt lloln thal 1o whicll the

receiver is connecled. Consult the dealer or all experienced r_Oio/TV

technician lot help.

Tile supplied intcrli_ce cable must be used with tile equipment ill order to comply with the limits lot a digital device pursuant to Subpart 13 of Part 15 of

FCC Rules.

Pcrchloratc Material - special handling may apply, See

www,dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Perchloratc Material: Lilhiuln battery conlains perchlorate.

This product has been tested and kmnd compliam with the limits _t out in the EMC Directive lot

using connection cables shorter than 3 reelers (9.8 lcet).

Attention

Tile electromagnetic lields at tile specilic hequencies may influence tile piclurc and sound

of this unit.

Notice

If static e]ectricity or electrolnagnetism cml_s data translcr to discontinue midway (lkdl). restart

the applicatkm or disconnect and connect the conmmnicadon cable (USB. etc.) again.

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

European countries with separate

collection systems)

This sylnbol on file product or on its packaging indicates that fills product shall not be treated as

household waste, lnstead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point lor the recycling

of electrical and electronic equipmenL By ensuring this product is disposed of corl_ctly, you will help prevent polcmial negative consequences

lor file environment and human health, wldch could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste

handling of this product. Tile ivcycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed inlbrmafion abom lvcycling of this producL please contact your local Civic Office, your housetlold waste disposal selvice or tile shop where you purchased the product.

AmouldedplugcomplyingwithBS1363isfitted totiffs equipment lot your salcly and

conx enience. Should the fllse 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) nmst be used.

If the plug supplied with tiffs equipment has a detachable luse cover, be sure to alt:lcll the filse

cover afier you change the fllse. Never use the plug without the fiJse cover. II you should lose the

hlse cover, please contact your nearcsl Sony

service station.

Table of contents

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

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

Notes on using your camera .................................................................... 8

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timedDisplay ................................... 15

Viewing/deleting images ............................................................... 17

Learning the various functions - HOME/Menu ........................... 19

Using the HOME screen ......................................................................... 19

HOME items ........................................................................................... 20

Using menu items ................................................................................... 21

Menu items ............................................................................................. 22

Enjoying your computer ............................................................... 23

Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application

software (supplied) ................................................................................. 23

Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" ...... 24

Indicators on the screen ............................................................... 25

Battery life and memory capacity ................................................ 27

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed .......... 27

Number of still images and recording time of movies ............................ 28

Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 29

Battery pack and power ......................................................................... 29

Shooting still images/movies .................................................................. 30

Viewing images ...................................................................................... 30

Precautions .................................................................................... 31

Specifications ................................................................................ 32

Notes on usingyourcamera

Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up

Do not turll oil the canlel_/or r_lnove file b_lttery

pack or "Memory Stick Duo' while tile access hunp is lighted, as tile internal nlen',,_ry data or "Menlory Stick Duo' data nlay be destroyed. Always protect your data by nl_king a back up

copy.

Notes on recording/playback

• Belorc you start recording, nlake a trial

rccordillg lo make Sill'S2 thitt the canlera is

working correctly.

• This camera is neither dust-proof, nor Slflash- i?roof, nor water-prooL Read "Precautions"

(page 31) belbre operating the camera.

• Be careflll not tit get the canlera wet. Water entering the inside of the camera may cau_

nlalfunctions which ill some cases may not be

repairable.

• DO not aim tile canlera at tile sun or other bright light. It may cau_ tile malflmcflon of your

canlera.

• Do not u_ the canlera near a htcation that generates strong radio waves or endts radiaflon.

The camera may not be able to record or play back properly.

• Using the canlera in sandy or dusty locations

nlay cause lnalfilnclions.

• If inoistllrc condensation occurs, remove il

bek_re using the camera (page 31 ).

• Do not shake or strike tile camera. In addition to nlalfunctions and an inability to record images,

this nlay render the recording mediun/unusable, or cau_ image dam blvakdown, damage or loss.

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

surlace to becolne discolored or to stick to tile flash surlace, rcsulflng in insullicient light

emisshtn.

Notes on the LCD screen and lens

• The LCD screen is manut,tctured using

extremely high-precision technohtgy sit o,.er

99.99% of the iflxels arc operational Ior eflccflve use. However, there may be some tiny bh_ck points and/or bright points (white, rod, blue or green in color) that constantly appeal on the LCD screen. These points am normal in tile manulacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

• When file battel T level becomes low. the lens nlight stop nloving. Insert a charged battel T

pack and tllrn Oll tile canlera again,

On image data compatibility

• This cmnera conlornls with DCF (Design lule Ior Camera File system) uni'.ersal standard

established by JEITA (Japan Electronics +uld hflormaflon Technology Industries

Association).

• Playback of images recorded with your camera on ofller equipment and ph,yb+,ck oI im+,ges

recorded or edited wifll other equipnlent on your

Cillllera arc not guaranleed.

_Warning on copyright

Television plogrmns, Iihns, _ ideotapes, and other nmterials nlay be copyrighted. Unmlfllorized

rccol'ding of such lnat_l'ials may be conmu y tit tile

I?ro_isions of tile copyright laws.

No compensation for contents of

the recording

Tile contents of tile recording cannot be conlpensated lor if recording or playback is not

possible (]lie to a inall/lllCflon oI yollr canlera or

recording media, etc,

Getting started

Checkingtheaccessoriessupplied

• Battery charger BC-('SG/B('-CSGB/ • USB, A/V cable lot l/ILIJti-tlse terminal (l)

B¢.'-¢.'S¢.;¢." ( I )

• Wrist strap (l)

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

• CD-ROM (Cyber-shol application so/lware/ "Cyber-shot Handbook"/"Cyber-shol Step-up

Guide") ( 1 )

• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)

• R_chargeable battery pack NP-BG 1 ( 1)/ Battery case (1)

Attach the strap and place your hand

through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc.

Hook

1 Preparing the battery pack

_)lnsert the battery pack into the battery charger.

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

Tile CHARGE lamp lights on, and charging starts. When the CHARGE lamp turns o14,charging is finished (Practical charge).

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

Charging time

• Time required to charge a fully depleted battel T pack at a tenlperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging mz_ytake longer under certain circunlstances or condilions,

• See page 27 k_r the number of inlages lhat can be rccorded.

• Connecl the battery cllarger 1o an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by.

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

halle W charger, imnledkltely Shill (tit tbe power by disconnecting the plug flonl lhe wall oullet (wall sockel).

• When charging is finisbed, disconnect tile power cord (nlains lead) tionl lhe wall oullet (wall socket), and rcnlove tile batlery pack h'(tnl tile battel T charger.

• Designed R)r u_ with colnpalible Sony balteries.

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

supplied)

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

Olnsert the "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) all the way in until it clicks.

Insert the battery pack.

Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover.

When there is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted

The camera records/pla_s back images using the internal memory (approx. 31 MB).

To check the remaining battery time

Press POWER button to turn on :rod check the remaining battery on the LCD screen.

Battery , \ i /I

remaining _ _ _ _ _ i_

indicator ¢, _ \ Battery Sufficient Batter.,, Battery half Battel 3 low, Change the battel T

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

• It takes aboul Olle lllintlte until lhe correct batlery rel/lallllllg illdicalor appears.

• Tile displayed baltery remaining indicalor may nol be correct under cerlain circumstances.

• The Clock Set screen appears when the camera is tunled on for the lirst time (page 13).

will stop batter?. (The warning soon. indicator flashes./

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