Sony DSC-W5 User Manual

2-586-561-12(1)

Digital Still Camera

User’s Guide/ Troubleshooting

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual and “Read This First” (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DSC-W5/W7/W15/W17

Serial No. ___________________________

DSC-W5/W7/ W15/W17

Enjoying the camera

Using the menu

Using the Setup screen

Using your computer

Printing still images

Connecting your camera to your TV

Troubleshooting

Additional information on this product and answers

to frequently asked questions can be found at our

Customer Support Website.

Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.

Others

“Read This First” (separate volume)

Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your camera.

Index

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

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.

For Customers in the U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,

San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,

San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For 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.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

For Customers in Europe

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.

Notes on using your camera

Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied)

The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”.

• “Memory Stick”: you can use a “Memory Stick” with your camera.

• “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory Stick Duo” by inserting it into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

• For details on “Memory Stick”, see page 89.

Notes on the Nickel-Metal Hydride battery

• Charge both of the supplied Ni-MH batteries before using the camera for the first time. ( step 1 in“Read This First”)

• The batteries can be charged even if they are not completely discharged. Also, even if batteries are not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the batteries as is.

• If you do not intend to use the batteries for a long time, use up the existing charge and remove them from your camera, then store them in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the batteries’ functions (page 91).

• For details on the usable batteries, see page 91.

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.

No compensation for contents of the recording

• The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc.

Back up recommendation

• To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to other medium.

Back up of the internal memory

• If you turn off the power by opening the battery/ “Memory Stick” cover, etc. during the access lamp is lit, the data in the internal memory may be corrupted. Be sure to back up the data to avoid the potential risk of data loss. See page 23 on how to back up the data.

Notes on recording/playback

• This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions” (page 93) before operating the camera.

• Before you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.

• Be careful not to get the camera wet. Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in some cases may not be repairable.

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes. Or it may cause the malfunction of your camera.

• Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly.

• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions.

• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera (page 93).

• Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss.

• Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission.

Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for models with an LCD finder) and lens

• The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

• Exposing the LCD screen, the finder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors.

• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction.

• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction.

• This camera is equipped with a power zoom lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.

On image data compatibility

• This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system universal standard) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

• Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.

Warning on copyright

Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

The pictures used in this manual

The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.

For full use of the digital still camera

Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode

“Read This First” (separate volume)

1 Prepare the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a “Memory Stick” (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode)

Shoot still images (Scene Selection)

6 View images/Delete images

Get more friendly with your camera

• Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/

Manual shooting) t page 25

• Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 28

• Change the default settings t page 44

Connect your camera to a PC or a printer

• Copy your images to a computer and enjoy editing them in

various ways t page 55

• Print images by connecting your camera directly to a printer

(PictBridge compliant printers only) t page 68

This manual

Table of contents

Notes on using your camera .....................................................................4

Enjoying the camera

Basic techniques for better images .........................................................10

Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 10

Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity .......................................................... 11

Color – On the effects of lighting..................................................................... 12

Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ............................................... 13

Identifying parts.......................................................................................15

Indicators on the screen..........................................................................17

Changing the screen display ...................................................................21

Number of still images and recording time of movies..............................22

When you do not have a “Memory Stick” (Recording with the internal

memory) ..................................................................................................23

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed ............24

Using the mode dial.................................................................................25

Using the menu

Using menu items ..............................................................................28

Menu items ..........................................................................................29

Shooting menu ........................................................................................30

(EV)

9 (Focus)

(Metering Mode)

WB (White Bal) ISO

(P.Quality)

Mode (REC Mode)

(Interval) (Flash Level)

PFX (P.Effect)

(Saturation) (Contrast)

(Sharpness)

(Setup)

Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 37

(Folder)

- (Protect)

DPOF

(Print)

(Slide)

(Resize) (Rotate)

(Divide)

(Setup)

Trimming

Using the Setup screen

Using Setup items.............................................................................. 44

Camera 1........................................................................................... 45

AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review

Camera 2........................................................................................... 48

Enlarged Icon

Internal Memory Tool ........................................................................ 49

Format

Memory Stick Tool.............................................................................50

Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Copy

Setup 1...............................................................................................52

LCD Backlight Beep

Language

Initialize

Setup 2...............................................................................................53

File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set

Using your computer

Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................55

Copying images to your computer...........................................................57

Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a

“Memory Stick”)....................................................................................... 63

Using the supplied software....................................................................64

Using your Macintosh computer ..............................................................66

Printing still images

How to print still images ..........................................................................68

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer .................69

Printing at a shop ....................................................................................72

Connecting your camera to your TV

Viewing images on a TV screen..............................................................74

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................76

Warning indicators and messages ..........................................................86

Others

On the “Memory Stick” ............................................................................89

On the battery charger and the batteries ................................................91

Precautions .............................................................................................93

Specifications ..........................................................................................94

Index

......................................................................................................96

Enjoying the camera

Basic techniques for better images

Focus Exposure Color Quality

This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 25), the menus (page 28), and so on.

Focus

Focusing on a subject successfully

When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.

Press fully down straight away

To shoot a still image difficult to focus on If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake.

Press halfway down, then Flashing,lit/beeps Press fully down

101

FINE

VGA

S AF

F3.530

t [Focus] (page 31)

t See

“Hints for preventing blur” (below).

Hints for preventing blur

Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your side. Also, you can stabilize the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you. Using a tripod, and using the flash in dark places are also recommended.

Exposure

Adjusting the light intensity

You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.

Exposure:

Overexposure

= too much light Whitish image

Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives

Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass

ISO =

The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust it manually using

light

through

Recording sensitivity

the functions below.

Correct exposure

[Manual exposure]:

Allows you to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. t page 26

[EV]:

Underexposure

= too little light Darker image

Allows you to adjust the exposure that has been determined by the camera. t page 30

[Metering Mode]:

Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure. t page 32

Characteristics of “shutter speed” Characteristics of “aperture”

(F value)

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Faster

Moving objects appear stopped.

Slower

Moving objects appear to flow.

Open

In-focus range narrows, both backward and forward.

In-focus range widens, both backward and forward.

Adjusting the ISO sensitivity

ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. [ISO] adjusts the sensitivity t page 33

High ISO sensitivity

Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location. However, the image tends to become noisy.

Low ISO sensitivity

Records a smoother image. However, the image may become darker.

Color

The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.

On the effects of lighting

Example: The color of an image affected by light sources

Weather/lighting

Characteristics of light

The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 33).

Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish

Quality

On “image quality” and “image size”

A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.

Description of the pixels and the image size

1 Image size: 7M (DSC-W7/W17 only)

3,072 pixels×2,304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels

2 Image size: 5M

2304

2592 pixels×1944 pixels = 5,038,848 pixels

3 Image size: VGA(E-Mail)

640 pixels×480 pixels = 307,200 pixels

640

Pixels

2592

3072

480

1944

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Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”)

Pixel

Many (Fine image quality and large file size)

Example: Printing in up to A3 size

Few (Rough image quality but small file size)

Image size Usage guidelines

7M (3072×2304) (DSCW7/W17 only: the default setting)

3:2 (3072×2048) (DSCW7/W17 only)*

5M (2592×1944) (DSCW5/W15: the dafault setting)

3:2 (2592×1728) (DSCW5/W15 only)*

3M (2048×1536)

1M (1280×960) For printing in postcard size

VGA(E-Mail) (640×480)

* Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.

Larger

Smaller

For printing high density images in A3 or A4 size

For printing high density images in A4 or A5 size

For recording a large number of images For attaching images to e-mail or creating home pages

Example: An attached image to be sent by e-mail

Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 33)

You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size.

Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

A Shutter button (

t step 5 in “Read This

First”)

B Mode dial (25) C Microphone D Self-timer lamp (

t step 5 in “Read

This First”)/AF illuminator (47)

E Flash (

t step 5 in “Read This First”)

F Lens G POWER lamp (

t step 2 in “Read This

First”)

H POWER button (

t step 2 in “Read

This First”)

I Jack cover J A/V OUT (MONO) jack (74) K (USB) jack (58) L Finder window

5 6 7 8

A AE/AF lock lamp/self-timer lamp

t step 5 in “Read This First”)

(green) (

B /Record lamp (orange) (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

C Finder (

t step 5 in “Read This First”)

D LCD screen E (Display/LCD on/off) button (21) F MENU button (28) G (Image Size/Delete) button

t step 4 and 6 in “Read This First”)

(

H Control button

Menu on: v/V/b/B/

z (t step 2 in

“Read This First”)

Menu off: // / (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

Mode dial “M”: Shutter speed/aperture value (26)

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I For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button

t step 5 in “Read This First”)

(

For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (

t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

J Hook for wrist strap (

t “Read This

First ”)

K Access lamp (

t step 4 in “Read This

First ”

L AC Adaptor cord cover

To use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied)

M Speaker (bottom) N Tripod receptacle (bottom)

• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than

5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.

O Battery/“Memory Stick” cover (t step

1 and 3 in “Read This First”)

P OPEN button (bottom) (

t step 1 in

“Read This First”)

Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover.

Indicators on the screen

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

When shooting still images

When shooting movies

STD

101

640

[

STBY

00:00:00

00:28:25

C:32:00

]

+2.0

Display Indication

Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”)

z AE/AF lock (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

STBY REC

Recording mode (25, 34)

White balance (33)

Standby/Recording a movie

t step 5 in “Read This

( First”)

Mode dial (Scene Selection) (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

Mode dial (25)

Flash mode (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

Red-eye reduction (46)

Sharpness (36)

5 Saturation (36)

6 Contrast (36)

AF illuminator (47)

Metering mode (32)

Picture effect (36)

Display Indication

Manual exposure setup mode (26)

t step 5 in “Read

Macro ( This First”)

S AF M A F

AF mode (45)

AF range finder frame indicator (31)

1.0m Focus preset distance (31)

z Return Manual exposure (26)

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Display Indication

(DSC-W7/

W17 only)

3:2

3M 1M VGA

FINE

STD

6 40

Image size (t step 4 in “Read This First”)

160

FINE STD Image quality (33)

101

Recording folder (50)

• This does not appear when using the internal memory.

Remaining internal memory capacity (22)

Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity (22)

00:00:00 [00:28:05]

Recording time [maximum recordable time] (22)

1/30" “Multi Burst interval (35)

400 Remaining number of

recordable images (22)

Self-timer (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (86)

Date/Time (46)

ISO number (33)

Display Indication

Vibration warning (10)

• Indicates vibration will prevent you from shooting clear images. Even if the vibration warning appears, you can still shoot images. However, we recommend holding the camera steadily and turning off the indicator to avoid the effects of vibration.

E Low battery warning (24)

+ Spot metering cross hair

(32)

Display Indication

AF range finder frame (31)

Display Indication

Histogram (21, 30)

NR slow shutter (26)

125 Shutter speed (26)

F3.5 Aperture value (26)

+2.0EV EV level value (30)

DPOF

Menu/Guide menu (28)

(not displayed on the screen on the previous page)

When playing back still images

1.3

VGA

101

C:32:00

+2.0EV

VOLUMEBACK/NEXT

101

12/12

When playing back movies

Display Indication

Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”)

F3.5500

3M 1M VGA

FINE

STD

6 40

“Read This First”)

160

Recording mode (25, 34)

Image size (

3:2

N Playback (

t step 4 in

t step 6 in

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“Read This First”)

t step 6 in

Vo l u me ( “Read This First”)

- Protect (38)

Print order (DPOF) mark (72)

Change folder (37)

• This does not appear when using the internal memory.

1.3

Step 12/16

Zoom scaling (t step 6 in “Read This First”)

Frame by frame playback (34)

Display Indication

101-0012 Folder-file number (37)

Playback bar (

t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

Display Indication

PictBridge connecting (70)

101

Recording folder (50)

• This does not appear when using the internal memory.

101

Playback folder (37)

• This does not appear when using the internal memory.

Remaining internal memory capacity (22)

Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity (22)

Display Indication

8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of

images recorded in selected folder

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (86)

00:00:12 Counter (22)

Display Indication

Do not disconnect the USB cable (71)

+2.0EV EV level value (30)

ISO number (33)

Metering mode (32)

Flash

White balance (33)

500 Shutter speed (26)

F3.5 Aperture value (26)

Playback image (

t step 6

in “Read This First”)

Display Indication

Histogram (21, 30)

• appears when histogram display is disabled.

2005 1 1

Recording date/time of the playback image (46)

DPOF

BACK/

Menu/Guide menu (28)

Select images

VOLUME

Adjust volume

Changing the screen display

Each time you press the (Display/LCD on/off) button, the display changes as follows.

Histogram on

VGA

S AF

Histogram display (page 30)

Indicators off

S AF

LCD screen off

Indicators on

VGA

S AF

– The flash strobes. – The shutter speed is slow or high.

• The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras.

• When you set the LCD screen to Off, the digital zoom does not function (page 45) and [AF Mode] is set to [Single] (page 45). When you select (flash)/ (self-timer)/ (macro), the image is displayed for about two seconds.

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• When you set the histogram display to on, image information is displayed during playback.

• The histogram does not appear: When shooting in the following situations

– The menu is displayed. – Recording movies. During playback in the following situations – The menu is displayed. – In index mode. – You are using playback zoom. – You are rotating still images. – Playback of movies.

• A large difference in the histogram displayed when shooting and during playback may occur when:

Number of still images and recording time of movies

The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for movies that can be recorded on a “Memory Stick” formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions. The number of images that can be recorded using this internal memory is equivalent to that of a 32 MB “Memory Stick”.

The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on the lower line.) (Images)

Capacity

Size

7M (DSC-W7/ W17only)

3:2 (DSC-W7/ W17 only)

5M 12 25 51 92 188 384 789

3:2 (DSC-W5/ W15 only

3M 20 41 82 148 302 617 1266

1M 50 101 202 357 726 1482 3038

VGA(E-Mail) 196 394 790 1428 2904 5928 12154

• The number of images listed is for when [Mode] is set to [Normal].

• The size of a single still image is 1M when [Mode] is set to [Multi Burst].

• When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator appears.

• You can resize the images later ([Resize], (page 40)).

32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB

9 18 37 67 137 279 573

18 36 73 132 268 548 1125

9 18 37 67 137 279 573

18 36 73 132 268 548 1125

23 48 96 174 354 723 1482

12 25 51 92 188 384 789

23 48 96 174 354 723 1482

37 74 149 264 537 1097 2250

93 187 376 649 1320 2694 5524

491 985 1975 3571 7261 14821 30385

The recording time of movies (hour : minute : second)

Capacity

Size

640(Fine) – – – 0:02:57 0:06:02 0:12:20 0:25:18

640(Standard) 0:01:27 0:02:56 0:05:54 0:10:42 0:21:47 0:44:27 1:31:09

160 0:22:42 0:45:39 1:31:33 2:51:21 5:47:05 11:44:22 24:18:25

• Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can be only recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO”.

• For image size and image quality, see page 13.

• When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size.

32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB

When you do not have a “Memory Stick” (Recording with the internal memory)

The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory.

• Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory.

When a “Memory Stick” (not supplied) is inserted

[Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory

Internal

memory

On image data stored in the internal memory

We recommend that you copy (back up) data without fail using one of the following methods.

To copy (back up) data on a “Memory Stick”

Prepare a “Memory Stick” with a capacity of 32 MB or more, then perform the procedure explained in [Copy] (page 51).

Stick”. [Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick” are played

back. [Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed

on images on the “Memory Stick”.

When there is no “Memory Stick” inserted

[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal memory.

[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played back.

[Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory.

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To copy (back up) data on a hard disc of your computer

Perform the procedure on pages 57 to 61 without a “Memory Stick” inserted in the camera.

• You cannot move image data on a “Memory Stick” to the internal memory.

• By connecting the camera and a computer with a USB cable, you can copy data stored in the internal memory to a computer, but you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory.

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

The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in [Normal] mode with batteries at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the “Memory Stick” as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use.

• The battery capacity decreases as the number of uses increases and also over time (page 91).

• The number of images that can be recorded/ viewed and the battery life are decreased under the following conditions:

– The surrounding temperature is low – The flash is used – The camera has been turned on and off many

times – The zoom is used frequently – [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright] – [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor] – The battery power is low

When shooting still images

Battery

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NH-AADA (Ni-MH) (supplied)

Alkaline On 70 35

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NH-AADA (Ni-MH) (supplied)

Alkaline On 80 40

LCD

screen

On 380 190

Off 500 250

Off 130 65

On 420 210

Off 580 290

Off 150 75

No. of

images

(Approx.)

Battery

life (min.)

– [AF Mode] is set to [Single] – Shooting once every 30 seconds – The zoom is switched alternately between the

W and T ends – The flash strobes once every two times – The power turns on and off once every ten

times

• The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard.

(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)

• Number of shooting image does not change depending on the image size.

When viewing still images

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NH-AA-DA (Ni-MH) (supplied)

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NH-AA-DA (Ni-MH) (supplied)

Viewing single images in order at about three second intervals

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NH-AA-DA (Ni-MH) (supplied)

DSC-W5/W15

NH-AA-DA (Ni-MH) (supplied)

• Shooting movies continuously with an image size of [160]

Approx.

8800

Approx.

9200

LCD screen On

Approx.

180 min.

Approx.

220 min.

Approx.

440

Approx.

460

LCD screen

Off

Approx.

250 min.

Approx.

300 min.

Shooting in the following situations: – (P.Quality) is set to [Fine]

Using the mode dial

Set the mode dial to the desired function.

Mode dial

Enjoying the camera

Control button

Still image shooting modes

: Auto adjustment mode

Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t step 5 in “Read This First”

: Scene Selection mode

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. t step 5 in “Read This First”

P: Program auto shooting mode

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 29)

M: Manual exposure shooting mode

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) (page 26). Also, you can select the various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 29)

: Shooting movies

t step 5 in “Read This First”

: Playback/Edit

t step 6 in “Read This First”

Scene Selection

For details t step 5 in “Read This First”

For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera.

( : you can select the desired setting)

Macro Flash AF range finder Focus preset White Balance

Burst/Multi

Burst

——

—Center AF

0.5m/1.0m

3.0m/7.0m

Auto/ —

—

— /

To adjust the exposure manually

1 Press z on the control button when the mode dial is set to M.

The “Set” indicator at the lower left of the screen changes to “Return,” and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode.

2 Adjust the settings using the control button.

b/B: Aperture (F value) v/V: Shutter speed

FINE

VGA

250 0

“Return”

Aperture value

Return

SAF F2.8

Shutter speed

When the zoom is set fully to the W side, you can select an aperture, F2.8 or F5.6. When the zoom is set fully to the T side, you can select an aperture, F5.2 or F10. You can select a shutter speed from 1/1000 to 30 seconds. The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera appears as an EV value

(page 30) on the screen. 0EV indicates the value judged as the most suitable by the camera.

3 Shoot the image.

• To use the Quick Review, close-up (Macro), or self-timer function, or to change the flash mode, press z

to cancel the manual exposure setup mode after step 1. (The “Return” indicator changes to “Set”.)

• The flash is set to (Forced flash) or (No flash).

• Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated by [”], for example, 1”.

• When you set the shutter speed slower, using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects of vibration.

• If you select shutter speeds of 1/6 second or slower, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise and “NR” appears.

• If you select slow shutter speeds, it takes time to process the data.

Enjoying the camera

Using the menu

Using menu items

v/V/b/B button

z button

Control button

1 Turn on the power and set the mode dial.

Items available vary depending on the mode dial position.

2 Press MENU to display the menu.

3 Select the desired menu item with b/B

on the control button.

• If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing b/B

until it appears on the screen.

•Press z after selecting an item when the mode dial

is set to .

4 Select the setting with v/V.

The setting you select is zoomed and is set.

Mode dial

MENU button

400 200 100 Auto

ISO

5 Press MENU to turn off the menu.

• If there is an item that is not displayed, an v/V mark appears on the edges of the location where menu

items usually appear. To display an item that is not displayed, select the mark with the control button.

• You cannot select items that are grayed out.

Menu items

For details on the operation t page 28

The menu items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen.

( : available)

Mode dial position: P M Scene

Menu for shooting (page 30)

(EV) — — —

9 (Focus) — —

(Metering Mode) — —

WB (White Bal) — —

ISO — — —

(P.Quality) — — —

Mode (REC Mode) — —

(Interval) —

(Flash Level) —

PFX (P.Effect) — —

(Saturation) — — — —

(Contrast) — — — —

(Sharpness) — — — —

(Setup)

——

Menu for viewing (page 37)

(Folder) — — — — —

- (Protect) —————

DPOF —————

(Print) — — — — —

(Slide) —————

(Resize) — — — — —

(Rotate) — — — — —

(Divide) — — — — —

(Setup) —————

Trimming** —————

Using the menu

* The operation is limited according to the Scene mode (page 26). **Available only during enlarged playback.

Shooting menu

The default settings are marked with .

(EV)

Toward – Toward +

For details on the operation t page 28

Manually adjusts the exposure.

M +2.0EV

0EV

m –2.0EV

• For details on the exposure t page 11

• The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.

• If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.

z Adjusting [EV] by displaying a histogram

101

FINE

Toward +: Brightens an image.

The exposure is determined automatically by the camera.

Toward –: Darkens an image.

A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. Set the mode dial to P or Scene in advance, then press repeatedly to display the histogram. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, a dark

BrightDark

image when skewed to the left side. A histogram can be used to check the exposure and adjust [EV].

A Number of pixels B Brightness

• The histogram also appears in the following cases, but you cannot adjust the exposure. – When the mode dial is set to or M – When playing back a single image – During Quick Review

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