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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 User's Manual

1. Select OK with A then press On the folder The camera stores images in a specified folder of a Memory Stick Duo page 51 You can change the folder or create a new one To create a new folder Create REC Folder page 51 To change the folder for recording images Change REC Folder page 52 When multiple folders are created in the Memory Stick Duo and the first or last image in the folder is displayed the following indicators appear 21 Moves to the previous folder Bs Moves to the next folder Ay Moves to either the previous and next folders 39 For details on the operation page 30 Protects images against accidental erasure Protect o n See the following procedure Exit Exits the Protection function To protect images in single image mode Display the image you want to protect Press MENU to display the menu Select 0 Protect with lt gt on the control button then press The image is protected and the O protect indicator appears on the image Fo on ies 219 Om 4 gt Protect Exit lt a os BACK NEXT ri To protect other images select the desired image with lt gt then press To protect images in index mode Slide f Index lever to display the index screen Press MENU to display the menu Select 0 Protect with lt gt on the control button then pres
2. http www sony net Printed on 100 recycled paper using VOC Volatile SS Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink Heap cr TroubDlileshootina i FOURIC TMOOG UNJ Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No DSC W30 W40 W50 Serial No Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera to your TV Read This First separate volume Explains the set up and basic operations for Troubleshooting shooting playback with your camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual and Others Read This First separate volume thoroughly and retain it for future reference Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Owner s Record ime Customer Support Website The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom Record the serial number in the space provided below Printed in China 2667836130 2006 Sony Corporation 2 667 836 13 1 WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For Customers in the U S A CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
3. Change the Memory Stick Duo e You are using the Memory Stick Duo with the write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position page 95 e You cannot record images while charging the flash e When shooting a still image set the mode dial to a position other than e Set the mode dial to 2 when shooting movies e The image size is set to 640 Fine when recording movies Do one of the following Set the image size to other than 640 Fine Insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo page 95 mt The subject is not visible on the screen e Your camera is set to the Playback mode Press gt to change to the recording mode step 6 in Read This First Recording takes a long time e The NR slow shutter function is activated page 20 This is not a malfunction The image is out of focus e The subject is too close Record in the close up Macro recording mode Make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance approximately 2 cm 13 16 inches W 30 cm 11 7 8 inches T when shooting step 5 in Read This First e J Twilight mode or ad Landscape mode is selected in the Scene mode when shooting still images e The Focus preset function is selected Select the auto focus mode page 33 e Refer to If the subject is out of focus on page 34
4. 2 oe 2 E gt Control button Menu on A V lt 4 gt step 2 in Read This First Menu off 4 OAA step 5 in Read This First iiis ff Image Size Delete button gt step 4 and 6 in Read This First Tripod receptacle bottom e 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 screws longer than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch and may damage the camera After use remove the camera from the tripod Battery Memory Stick Duo cover gt step I and 3 in Read This First Access lamp step 4 in Read This First Memory Stick Duo slot gt step 3 in Read This First Battery insertion slot gt step l in Read This First Battery eject lever gt step l in Read This First Multi connector bottom DSC W50 A V OUT jack DSC W30 W40 Jack cover DSC W30 W40 Y USB jack DSC W30 W40 Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of Display Indication operation P Mode dial Program auto When shooting still images shooting 28 A Camera mode step 5 in Read This First 4 4e amp
5. Optical zoom does not work e You cannot change the zoom scale when shooting movies Precision digital zoom does not function e Set Digital Zoom to Precision page 47 e This function cannot be used while shooting movies 82 St nnn Smart zoom does not function e Set Digital Zoom to Smart page 47 e This function cannot be used when The image size is set to 6M or 3 2 Shooting in Multi Burst mode Shooting movies The flash does not work e The flash is set to Flash forced off step 5 in Read This First e You cannot use the flash when Mode REC Mode is set to Burst or Multi Burst page 36 High sensitivity mode or J Twilight mode is selected in the Scene Selection When the mode dial is set to EE e Set the flash to 4 Flash forced on when ai Landscape mode 8 Snow mode or 7 Beach mode is selected in the Scene Selection Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash e Dust in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image This is not a malfunction The close up Macro function does not work e J Twilight mode or aa Landscape mode is selected in the Scene Selection page 29 The date and time are not displayed e While shooting the date and time are not displayed Only during playback the date and time are displayed The date and time are recorded incorrect
6. 999mspcr 5 mssony O 1 Folder containing image data recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function Folder containing image data recorded using this camera When no new folders are created there are folders as follows Memory Stick Duo 101MSDCF only Internal memory 101_SONY only Folder containing movie data etc recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function e You cannot record any images to the 100MSDCF folder The images in these folders are available only for viewing e You cannot record playback any images to the MSSONY folder e Image files are named as follows OODI stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999 The numerical portions of the name of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same Still image files DSC0OOOO00 JPG Movie files MOVODOIOO MPG Index image files that are recorded when you record movies MOVOOOO0O0O THM e For more information about folders see pages 39 and 51 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera using a Memory Stick Duo This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains on a Memory Stick Duo you can view th
7. The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode However you can adjust color tones manually with White Bal page 35 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 Image size 6M 2816 pixels x 2112 pixels 5 947 392 pixels Image size VGA 640 pixels x 480 pixels 307 200 pixels 15 Selecting the image size for use step 4 in Read This First Pixel The default settings are marked with y Many pixels Fine image quality and large file size Example Printing in up to A4 size Few pixels Rough image quality but small file size Example An attached image to be sent by e mail Image size Usage guidelines ZY 6M 2816x2112 3 2 2816x1872 3M 2048x1536 2M 1632x1224 VGA 640x480 Larger Smaller Up to A4 8x10 print Match 3 2 Aspect Ratio Up to 13x18cm 5x7 print Up to 10x15cm 4x6 print For E mail 16 97
8. Ww Low battery warning 27 92 Spot metering cross hair 34 When playing back still images 1 Display Indication Battery remaining step ay 1 in Read This First mw K Recording mode 28 36 2 101 0012 2006 1 1 9 30AM lt gt BACK NEXT VOLUME When playing back movies m S amp gt oO Q amp 3 S Ho om gt tm 8 8 H 3 00 00 12 DE B o DPOF Cem Cz Cah Image size gt step 4 in Gh Gin Cea Read This First Lieto Bata Beth i gt Playback mode step 6 in Read This First Om Protect 40 LY Print order DPOF mark 76 Change folder 39 e This does not appear when using internal memory Qx1 3 Zoom scaling step 6 in Read This First Step Frame by frame playback 12 16 36 p Playback step 6 in Read This First VOL MII 1 Volume step 6 in Read This First 2 Display Indication 101 0012 Folder file number 39 Playback bar step 6 in Read This First 21 22 3 5 D
9. 64 Fine Flas Flash forced off step 5 in Read This First Flash forced on step 5 in Read This First Flash Level cece 38 Flash mode step 5 in Read This First FlUOrescOnt lt sseeesscscetapinccveee 35 BOGUS enononennraramsns 13 33 Focus preset ceeeseeeeeeees 33 xapuy E 103 104 FOG Rian oe Sc ckise eects 39 Changing Creating Format 50 51 Function Guide 48 High sensitivity step 5 in Read This First Histogram sssr 23 Holding the camera step 5 in Read This First Identifying parts oe 17 Image file storage destinations and file names 64 Image quality 15 36 Tim age sienna 15 step 4 in Read This First Incandescent 0 0 35 Index mode printing 73 Index screen step 6 in Read This First Indicator see Screen Initialize 53 Install Internal memory Internal Memory Tool 50 Internal rechargeable battery Interval 38 ISO 14 35 JPG areae ah 64 L Landscape mode step 5 in Read This First TANA G unana eaa 53 step 2 in Read This First LCD Backlight crs 53 step 5 in Read This First LCD Screen see Screen Macintosh computer 70 Recommended environment 70 Macro step 5 in Read This First sic OF e Mass
10. Cancel Cancels the formatting Select OK with A on the control button then press The message All data in internal memory will be erased Ready appears Select OK with A then press The format is complete j Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation page 46 This item appears only when a Memory Stick Duo is inserted in the camera The default settings are marked with Formats the Memory Stick Duo A commercially available Memory Stick Duo is already formatted and can be used immediately e Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a Memory Stick Duo including even protected images OK See the following procedure 2 Cancel Cancels the formatting Select OK with A on the control button then press The message All data in Memory Stick will be erased Ready appears Select OK with A then press The format is complete Create REC Folder Creates a folder in a Memory Stick Duo for recording images uaasgas dnjag ay Guisn OK See the following procedure 2 Cancel Cancels folder creation Select OK with A on the control button then press The folder creation screen appears g Create REC Folder Creating REC folder 102MSDCF Select OK with A then press A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number and
11. esauies ay Buiholuz E 27 Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function Mode dial ECE Shooting movies step 5 in Read This First Control button Still image shooting modes Auto Adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically step 5 in Read This First Program Auto 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 page 31 E 2 a 8 72 MI g Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene step 5 in Read This First In this Operating Instructions the available mode dial setting is shown as follows Unavailable Available Scene Selection For details step 5 in Read This First For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition a com functions is determined by the camera V you can select the desired setting bination of Macro Flash AE 0G Focus preset pune Flashlevel aq Burst amp v v v y J Vv co v y gst v v Auto 4WB v 8 v v v v v E wl v 0 v v v M ud m v ee v alv v v v v v y m Qe gt D amp S 29 S Using the
12. Exposing the LCD screen 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 e 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 On illustrations Illustrations used in this manual are of the DSC W5S0 unless noted otherwise For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily Read This First separate volume
13. 1 Prepare the battery pack 2 Turn the camera on set the clock 3 Insert a Memory Stick Duo not supplied 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily Auto adjustment mode Shoot still images Scene Selection 6 View delete images Get more friendly with your camera Shoot with your favorite settings Program auto shooting page 28 Enjoy various shooting playback using the menu page 30 e Change the default settings page 46 Connect your camera to a PC or a printer Copy your images to a computer and enjoy editing them in various ways page 56 Print images by connecting your camera directly to a printer PictBridge compliant printers only page 73 10 Table of contents Readithis fitste 4i cand dicts box ienn in Ei aia eee ecins Notes on using your camera Cr Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better imageS eee ee eee ee eeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeaees 13 Focus Focusing on a subject successfully 13 Exposure Adjusting the light intensity cette 14 Color On the effects of lighting ee ee ese eeeeeeeeeeneeeeeseeseeeeeeeee 15 Quality On image quality and image SiZ oo eee reer ld ntifying Parts 0ccccescesecssstseecsacssoasssescseneceastieess Indicators on the screen Changing the screen display ecceeceeceee cee eeseeeeeeeteaeeeaeeeaeeeaeeees 23 Number of still images
14. is not recognized by a computer with a Memory Stick slot e Check whether the computer and the card reader support Memory Stick PRO Duo Users of computers and card readers made by companies other than Sony should contact those manufacturers e If Memory Stick PRO Duo is not supported connect the camera to the computer page 60 The computer recognizes the Memory Stick PRO Duo 88 Internal memory The camera or your computer cannot play back the data in the internal memory There is a Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera Remove it step 4 in Read This First Cannot record images using the internal memory e There is a Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera Remove it step 4 in Read This First The free capacity of the internal memory does not increase even when you copy the data stored in the internal memory to a Memory Stick Duo e The data is not deleted after copying Execute the Format command page 50 to format the internal memory after copying the data Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a Memory Stick Duo e The Memory Stick Duo is full Check the capacity 32 MB or more recommended Cannot copy the data on the Memory Stick Duo or the computer to the internal memory e Data on a Memory Stick Duo or a computer cannot be copied to the internal memory Printing Also see PictBridge
15. 0 3 m to 2 2 m 11 7 8 inches to 7 feet 2 5 8 inches T Input and Output connectors DSC W50 Multi connector DSC W30 W40 A V OUT jack Monaural Minijack Video 1 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced sync negative Audio 327 mV at a 47 KQ load Output impedance 2 2 kQ USB jack mini B USB communication Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant LCD screen DSC W50 LCD panel 6 2 cm 2 5 type TFT drive Total number of dots 115 200 480x240 dots DSC W30 W40 LCD panel 5 1 cm 2 0 type TFT drive Total number of dots 84 960 354x240 dots Power general Power Rechargeable battery pack NP BGI 3 6 V AC LSSK AC Adaptor not supplied 4 2 V Power consumption during shooting with the LCD screen on DSC W50 1 0 W DSC W30 W40 0 9 W Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage temperature 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F DSC W50 88 9x57 1x22 9 mm 3 1 2 inches x 2 1 4 inches x 29 32 inches W H D excluding protrusions DSC W30 w40 89 8x59 0x22 9 mm 3 5 8 inches x 2 3 8 inches x 29 32 inches W H D excluding protrusions Mass DSC W50 Approx 157 g 5 5 oz including NP BG1 battery pack and wrist strap etc DSC w40 Approx 186 g 6 6 oz including NP BG1 battery pack and neck strap etc DSC W30 Approx 153 g 5 4 oz including NP BG1 battery pack and wrist strap etc Dimensions saio ai Microphone Electret condenser microphone Speaker Dynamic speaker 101 1
16. 1920x 1080 Display On 16 9 HDTV 1 Images are recorded in the same 3 2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards etc 2 Bot edges of the image may be cut off when printing page 89 3 By using a Memory Stick slot or USB connection you can enjoy higher quality images Movie image size Frame Second Usage guidelines 640 Fine 640x480 Approx 30 Display on TV high quality Y 640 Standard 640x480 Approx 17 Display on TV standard 160 160x112 Approx 8 For E mail The larger the image size the higher the quality is The more frames per second you played back the smoother playback can be Selecting the image quality compression ratio in combination page 36 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 16 Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation eyaues ay BulAoluz E 1 Shutter button step 5 in Read This First 2 For shooting Zoom W T lever gt step 5 in
17. 65 000 colors or more Recommended environment for using the supplied software OS pre installed Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Sound card 16 bit stereo sound card with speakers Processor Memory Pentium III 500 MHz or faster 128 MB of RAM or more Recommended Pentium III 800 MHz or faster and 256 MB of RAM or more Hard Disk Disk space required for installation 200 MB or more Display Screen resolution 800 x 600 dots or more Colors High Color 16 bit color 65 000 colors or more Notes on connecting your camera to a computer e Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time some devices including your camera may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as this camera is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant There are three modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer Auto default setting Mass Storage and PTP modes This section describes the Auto and Mass Storage as examples For details on PTP see page 54 When your computer resumes
18. iiaii naan dani EEE EA 53 LCD Backlight DSC WS0 only Beep P Language Initialize File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 11 Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer Installing the software supplied Copying images to your computer Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera using a Memory Stick DUO s icovesovecvsssccos ces cveasa tect deastienstecsteeve shanvetececevstineetaveivaye 65 Using the Cyber shot Viewer supplied 0 ceeeeeeeeeeeeteeeteeeeteneeeeeee 66 Using your Macintosh computer eee e cence ete a eneeenee 70 Printing still images How to print still IMAGES ccccceccese ss cscecsstensensedesceusassusccensenseessctiececeaeens Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer i Printing at SHOP siriisciiisssissiseisissesississicissssrsiissscissessssissicivssniisissieieieiita 76 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen ou ee ee cee eee ceee ete eeeeeae tees teaeteaeeeaeees Troubleshooting TroubleShOOting eee Warning indicators and messages Others On the Memory Stick On the battery pack 000 On the battery charger PFOCAULONS ie saccccccesccesceceseatasceceenceeases ces SPOCHICALIONS iacere rera EE a A AEA ARENA 12 amp Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the ba
19. Click the year Images shot that year are displayed arranged on the calendar by shooting date To display images by month click the desired month Thumbnails of images shot that month are displayed To display images by time click the desired date Thumbnails of images shot that day are displayed arranged by hour Year display screen dajndwosa noA Guisn 67 Hour display screen e To list images from a particular year or month click that period on the left of the screen 3 Displaying individual images On the hour display screen double click a thumbnail to display the image by itself in a separate window e You can edit displayed images by clicking the y toolbar button 68 Displaying images in full screen mode To display a slide show of current images in full screen mode click the button To play or pause the slide show click the u button on the lower left of the screen e To stop the slide show click the x button on the lower left of the screen Other functions Preparing images stored on the computer for viewing To view them register the folder that contains the images as one of the Viewed folders From the File menu choose Register Viewed Folders to display the settings screen for Viewed folders registration Click the Add button and then specify the folder with images for importing to register the fold
20. Q LQ 91 Warning indicators and messages Self diagnosis display If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears your camera has a self diagnosis display The last two digits indicated by OQ will differ depending on the state of the camera If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times your camera may need repair Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility C 32 00 e There is trouble with your camera s hardware Turn the power off and on again C 13 00 e The camera cannot read or write data on the Memory Stick Duo Either turn off and on the camera or re insert the Memory Stick Duo several times e The internal memory has experienced a format error or an unformatted Memory Stick Duo is inserted Format the internal memory or the Memory Stick Duo pages 50 51 e The inserted Memory Stick Duo cannot be used with your camera or the data is damaged Insert a new Memory Stick Duo page 95 E 61 00 E 91 00 e A camera malfunction has occurred Initialize the camera page 53 then urn the power on again 92 Messages If the following messages appear follow the instructions e The battery level is low Charge the battery pack immediately step 1 in Read This First Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack the
21. Screen display switch button is turned off page 23 The image appears rough right after playback starts e The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to image processing This is not a malfunction Color unevenness may appear during video playback e This is not a malfunction The recorded images are not affected Images are not displayed on the screen e Remove the cable for multi use terminal DSC W50 or the A V cable DSC W30 W40 if the cable is connected page 78 The image does not appear on the TV screen e Check Video Out to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of your TV page 55 e Check whether the connection is correct page 78 e When the cable for multi use terminal DSC WS0 or the USB cable DSC W30 W40 is connected to the USB jack remove the cable oo Deleting Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image Gunooysajqnosy e Cancel the protection page 41 e You are using the Memory Stick Duo with the write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position page 95 You have deleted an image by mistake e Once you have deleted an image you cannot restore it We recommend that you protect images page 40 or use the Memory Stick Duo with the write protect switch and set the switch to the LOCK position page 95 to prevent accidental erasure 85 The res
22. e Your computer does not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and your computer with the cable for multi use terminal DSC W50 or the USB cable DSC W30 W40 before you installed the software supplied Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer then install the software see the next item The Removable disk icon does not appear on the computer screen when you connect your computer to the camera e Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver again The following procedure is for a Windows computer 1 Right click My Computer to display the menu then click Properties The System Properties screen appears 2 Click Hardware Device Manager 86 D e For Windows Me click the Device Manager tab The Device Manager appears 3 Right click s Sony DSC then click Uninstall OK The device is deleted 4 Install the software page 58 You cannot copy images e Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the cable for multi use terminal DSC W50 or the USB cable DSC W30 W40 page 60 e Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS pages 60 70 e When you shoot images with a Memory Stick Duo formatted by a computer you may not be able to copy the images to a computer Shoot using a Memory Stick Duo formatted by your camera page 51 After making a USB connection Cyber shot Viewer does not start automa
23. from a suspend or sleep mode communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time S gt Qe 3s S ad S 3 D i 57 Installing the software supplied You can install the software supplied using the following procedure 4 Follow the instructions on the e When using Windows 2000 Me do not connect screen to complete the the camera to the computer before installation e In Windows 2000 XP log on as Administrator installation e When the supplied software is installed the When the restarting confirmation USB driver is installed automatically message appears restart the computer following the instructions on the screen 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the 5 Remove the CD ROM after the CD ROM drive installation is complete The installation menu screen appears e If it does not appear double click 8 My Computer gt D CYBERSHOTSOFT 2 Click Install The Choose Setup Language screen appears 3 Select the desired language then click Next The License Agreement screen appears Read the agreement carefully If you accept the terms of the agreement click the radio button next to I accept the terms of the license agreement and then click Next 58 Copying images to your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example You can copy images from the camera t
24. i center of the subject approximately 3 2 m 10 feet 6 inches zoom W 2 3 m 7 feet ded luminator light reaches the subject even if the light is slightly off the When Focus preset is set page 33 AF Illuminator does not function The AF range finder frame does not appear The E or El indicator flashes and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center o The AF illuminator does not operate Scene mode the frame when J Twilight mode or M Landscape mode is selected in the The AF illuminator emits very bright light Although there are no problems with safety do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image ly On Use the Auto Review off Does not use Auto Review If you press the shutter button halfway down during this period the recorded image display disappears and you can immediately shoot the next image uaasgas dnjag ay Guisn E 49 50 m internal Memory Tool For details on the operation amp page 46 This item does not appear when a Memory Stick Duo is inserted in the camera The default settings are marked with Formats the internal memory e Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory including even protected images OK See the following procedure
25. menu Using menu items button A lt gt button A Q MENU button Control button 1 Recording Turn on the camera then set the mode dial Playback Press gt Different items are available depending on the position of the mode dial and Recording Playback mode 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Select the desired menu item with lt gt on the control button e If the desired item is invisible keep pressing lt gt until the item appears on the screen Press after selecting an item in the Playback on e e we EJE mode 4 Select the setting with A V The setting you select is zoomed and is set 5 Press MENU to turn off the menu e If there is an item that is not displayed an A 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 e You cannot set items that are not available to select 30 Menu items Menu for shooting page 32 For details on the operation amp page 30 The menu items available vary depending on the mode dial position Only the available items are displayed on the screen V available Mode dial position a P Scene COLOR Color Mode vV vV Focus v vV v e Metering Mode v vV vV WB White Bal V V V ISO V V P Quality Vv Vv Mode R
26. screen off Indicators on Dark O Number of pixels O Brightness changes as Histogram display Bright By pressing Screen display switch button longer you can brighten the LCD backlight DSC WS0 only step 5 in Read This First e When you set the histogram display to on image information is displayed during playback e The histogram does not appear in the following situations While shooting When the menu is displayed When recording movies During playback When the menu is displayed In index mode When you are using playback zoom When you are rotating still images During playback of movies During image playback you cannot turn the LCD screen off e A large difference in the histogram displayed when shooting and during playback may occur when The flash strobes The shutter speed is slow or high e The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image Set the mode dial to jy P or Scene Selection then press I Screen display switch repeatedly to display the histogram inside the screen The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side and a dark image when skewed to the left side Adjust the exposure while checking it with the histogram step 5 in Read This First e The histogram also appears when playing back a single image but you c
27. that you copy back up data without fail using one of the following methods To copy back up data on a Memory Stick Duo Prepare a Memory Stick Duo with a capacity of 32 MB or more then perform the procedure explained in Copy page 52 To copy back up data on a hard disc of your computer Perform the procedure on pages 59 to 61 without a Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera e You cannot move image data on a Memory Stick Duo to the internal memory e You can copy data stored in the internal memory to a computer via a USB connection between a computer and your camera but you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory 26 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 the battery pack supplied 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 Duo 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 97 The number of images that can be recorded viewed and the battery life are decreased under the following conditions The surrounding temperature is low
28. the USA Japan PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode e g for Europe Sets the date and time OK Select OK with A on the control button and press Then perform the procedure explained in Set the clock step 2 in Read This First Cancel Cancels setting the clock uaasas dnjag ay Guisn 55 Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer refer to Using your Macintosh computer page 70 This section describes the English version screen contents Install the software supplied first page 58 Enjoying images using the Cyber shot Viewer page 66 e Viewing images saved on your computer e Viewing photos organized by date e Editing images Printing images 56 Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera Recommended environment for copying images OS pre installed Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional e Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi boot environment Processor MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster USB jack Provided as standard Display Screen resolution 800 x 600 dots or more Colors High Color 16 bit color
29. the folder becomes the current recording folder e For details on the folder see page 39 When not creating a new folder the 101MSDCF folder is selected as the recording folder e You can create folders designated up to 999MSDCF e Images are recorded in the newly created folder until a different folder is created or selected e You cannot delete a folder with the camera To delete a folder use your computer etc e Up to 4 000 images can be stored in one folder When the folder capacity is exceeded a new folder is automatically created e For details see Image file storage destinations and file names page 64 51 For details on the operation amp page 46 Change REC Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images OK See the following procedure Cancel Cancels changing the recording folder Select OK with A on the control button then press The folder selection screen appears Select REC Folder 4 G 102 Folder Name 102MSDCF No Of Files 0 Created 2006 1 1 1 05 34am OK Cancel 4 gt BACKINEXT Select the desired folder with lt gt and OK with A then press e You cannot select the 100MSDCF folder as a recording folder e You cannot move recorded images to a different folder Copies all images in the internal memory to a Memory Stick Duo OK See the following proced
30. the following places e In an extremely hot dry or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction e Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction e Ina location subject to rocking vibration e Near strong magnetic place e In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera This may cause the camera to malfunction and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit not supplied to remove fingerprints dust etc Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints dust etc Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water then wipe the surface with a dry cloth Do not use the following as they may damage the finish or the casing e Chemical products such as thinner benzine alcohol disposable cloths insect repellent sunscreen or insecticide etc e Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand e Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time On operating t
31. the ISO sensitivity page 14 e Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases e ISO is set to Auto in the Scene mode 35 For details on the operation page 30 P Quality Selects the still image quality Fine FINE Records with high quality low compression Standard STD Records with standard quality high compression e For details on the image quality page 15 Mode REC Mode jer P a a o fre as E Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button Multi Burst W Records 16 frames in succession as a still image file when you press the shutter button This is convenient for checking your form in sports for example e You can select the Multi Burst shutter interval in Interval mode page 38 Burst h Records the maximum number of images in succession refer to the following table when you press and hold down the shutter button e When Recording disappears you can shoot the next image Normal Does not shoot continuously On the Multi Burst e You can successively play back images shot in the Multi Burst mode using the following procedures To pause resume Press on the control button To play back frame by frame Press lt gt in pause mode Press to resume playb
32. to adjust the cutting point select lt 4I IB gt frame rewind forward and adjust the cutting point using lt gt e If you want to change the cutting point select Cancel The playback of the movie starts again Select OK with A V and press Select OK with A then press The movie is cut e The cut movies are assigned new numbers and then recorded as the newest files in the selected recording folder e You cannot cut the following kinds of images nuaw ay buisn ia Still image Movies not long enough to cut shorter than about two seconds Protected movies page 40 See page 46 Trimming Records an enlarged image step 6 in Read This First as a new file Trimming See the following procedure Return Cancels trimming Press MENU during playback zoom to display the menu Select Trimming with on the control button then press Select the image size with A V then press The image is recorded and the original image is displayed again The trimmed image is recorded as the newest file in the selected recording folder and the original image is retained The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate e You cannot trim to an image size of 3 2 or 16 9 45 Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen A lt gt button Mode dial MENU button Contro
33. you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged In this case be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera However even if this rechargeable battery is not charged you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera or connect the camera to a wall outlet wall socket using the AC Adaptor not supplied and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off Charging method of the battery pack gt step I in Read This First Specifications Camera System Image device 7 18 mm 1 2 5 type color CCD Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera Approx 6 183 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx 6 003 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar 3x zoom lens f 6 3 18 9 mm 38 114 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera F2 8 5 2 Exposure control Automatic exposure Scene Selection 7 modes White balance Automatic Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Flash File format DCF compliant Still images Exif Ver 2 21 JPEG compliant DPOF compatible Movies MPEG1 compliant Monaural Recording media Internal Memory 32 MB Memory Stick Duo Flash Recommended distance ISO set to Auto approx 0 2 m to 4 2 m 7 7 8 inches to 13 feet 9 3 8 inches W approx
34. your computer This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the My Documents folder 1 Click Start My Documents Guest The contents of the My Documents folder are displayed If you are not using Windows XP double click My Documents on the desktop 2 Double click the desired image file E ISCOOODL PEG Image The image is displayed To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when Disconnecting the cable for multi use terminal DSC WS0 or the USB cable DSC W30 W40 Removing a Memory Stick Duo e Inserting a Memory Stick Duo into the camera after copying images from the internal memory e Turning off the camera E For Windows 2000 Me XP Double click amp on the tasktray Double click here Click amp Sony DSC Stop Confirm the device on the confirmation window then click OK Click OK The device is disconnected e Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP S gt eQ S S S 8 3 3 5 kJ 63 64 Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the Memory Stick Duo Example viewing folders on Windows XP Ei Desktop iad My Documents y My Computer vs 314 Floppy Se Local Disk E Se Local Disk SS CD Drive Sony MemoryStick c DCM 100mMspcF O C 101MSDCF
35. 02 Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible PictBridge Compatible BC CSG battery charger Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V 50 60 Hz 2W Output voltage DC 4 2 V 0 25 A Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage temperature 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Dimensions Approx 62 x 24 x 91 mm 2 1 2 x 31 32 x3 5 8 inches W H D Mass Approx 75 g 2 7 oz Rechargeable battery pack NP BG1 Used battery Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage DC 4 2 V Nominal voltage DC 3 6 V Capacity 3 4 Wh 960 mAh Design and specifications are subject to change without notice AC Adaptor ccceeeneeee 18 step 1 in Read This First Accessories supplied in Read This First AE AF lock indicator 34 step 5 in Read This First AF Illuminator 49 AP LOCK sanana 34 AF Modein 47 AF range finder frame 33 AF range finder frame WNCICALOL irn 33 A POTUUte nonna 14 Auto adjustment mode step 5 in Read This First Anto FOCUS eccesso 13 Auto power off function step 2 in Read This First Auto Review 49 Backlight step 5 in Read This First Battery charger 98 step 1 in Read This First Battery pack 97 Battery life Charging step 1 in Read This First Insert Remove step 1 in Read This First Remaining indicator step 1 in Read Th
36. 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 e Movies with the size set to 640 Fine can only be recorded on a Memory Stick PRO Duo e For image size and image qua ity see page 15 e When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera the display may differ from the actual image size m eQ gt 9 amp S 25 When you do not have a Memory Stick Duo 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 Duo inserted in the camera you can record images using this internal memory e Movies with the image size set to 640 Fine cannot be recorded using the internal memory When a Memory Stick Duo is inserted Recording Images are recorded on the Memory Stick Duo Playback Images on the Memory Stick Duo are played back Menu Setup etc Various functions can be performed on images on the Memory Stick Duo When there is no Memory Stick Duo inserted Recording Images are recorded using the internal memory 7 x Internal N Playback Images stored in the internal memory are m mn A played back Menu Setup etc Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend
37. 3 Select DPOF with lt gt then press 4 Select Select with A V then press e You cannot add a Ly mark in All In This Folder 5 Select the image you want to mark with 4 lt gt then press A green DY mark appears on the selected image Y green 6 Repeat step 5 to mark other images 7 Press MENU 8 Select OK with gt then press The LY mark turns white To cancel select Cancel in step 4 or select Exit in step 8 then press To remove the mark in index mode Select the images from which you want to remove the mark in step 5 then press To remove all the marks in the folder Select All In This Folder in step 4 then press Select Off then press s ew jns Bunund E 11 78 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV 1 Connect the camera to the TV DSC W50 To the multi connector Cable for multi use terminal e Place the camera with the screen facing upwards DSC W30 W40 a le AN cable To AV OUT jack To audio video input jacks XM If your TV has stereo input jacks connect the audio plug black of the cable for multi use terminal DSC W50 or the A V cable DSC W30 W40 to the left audio jack 2 Turn on the TV a
38. 40 e With Windows XP the AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop USB Mode Mass Storage appears on the screen of the camera USB Mode Mass Storage Memory Stick Switch on MENU Access indicators 60 When a USB connection is established for the first time your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera Wait for a while During communication the access indicators turn red Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn white If USB Mode Mass Storage does not appear set USB Connect to Mass Storage page 54 Stage 3 A Copying images to a computer E For Windows 2000 Me follow the procedure explained in Stage 3 B Copying images to a Computer on page 61 For Windows XP when the wizard screen does not appear automatically follow the procedure explained in Stage 3 B Copying images to a Computer on page 61 This section describes an example of copying images to a My Documents folder 1 After making a USB connection in Stage 2 click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard OK as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop Sony MemoryStick G Ea Windows can petor the same action each tine you inset dich o1 connect a device wih this kind c fie A J Always do the selected action E Pietwes What do you want Windows to de ei
39. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button On Turns on the beep shutter sound when you press the control button press the shutter button Off Turns off the beep shutter sound Language Selects the language to be used to display the menu items warnings and messages Initializes the setting to the default setting OK See the following procedure X Cancel Cancels the resetting Select OK with A on the control button then press The message Initialize all settings Ready appears Select OK with A then press The settings are reset to the default setting e Make sure that the power is not disconnected during resetting uaasas dnjag ay Guisn E 53 Setup 2 For details on the operation amp page 46 The default settings are marked with Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the Memory Stick Duo is changed When the replaced Memory Stick Duo contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number a number one higher than the largest number is assigned Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed When the recording folder contains a file a number one higher than the largest number is as
40. E 79 Troubleshooting S Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera try the following solutions Check the items on pages 81 to 91 If a code such as C E 001 000 appears on the screen see page 92 gt at Remove the battery pack and insert the battery pack again after about one minute and turn on the power gt ai Initialize the settings page 53 gt a Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired 80 Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed e As you insert the battery pack use the tip of the battery pack to push the battery eject lever toward the lens step 1 in Read This First e Install the battery pack correctly step 1 in Read This First The battery remaining indicator is incorrect or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location page 97 e The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one Fully discharge and then charge the battery pack to correct the display e The battery pack is discharged Install the charged battery pack step 1 in Read This First e The batt
41. EC Mode vV vV Vv Interval vV ve 4 Flash Level vV ve Q Contrast V D Sharpness vV amp Setup v v v v Menu for viewing page 39 Bo Folder DPOF I Slide 13 Rotate amp Setup o Protect D Print EN Resize Ye Divide Trimming The operation is limited according to the Scene mode page 29 Available only during playback zoom nuaw ay buisn ia 31 32 Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 30 The default settings are marked with yY Color Mode You can change the brightness of the image accompanied by effects B amp W B amp W Sets the image to monochromatic color Sepia SEPIA Sets the image to sepia color Natural NATURAL Sets the image to quiet color Rich RICH Sets the image to bright color Normal e You can select only B amp W and Sepia when shooting movies When Multi Burst is selected the color mode is set to Normal ponnm c Focus You can change the focus method Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode For details on the operation amp page 30 co unlimited distance 7 0m 3 0m 1 0m 0 5m Center AF Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the subject Focus preset When shooting a subject through a net or through window glass it is difficult to
42. Flash mode step 5 in Read This First Eg Flash charging wort Zoom scaling 47 step 5 x1 3 in Read This First Ha Ha Red eye reduction 48 ED Sharpness 38 Q Contrast 38 Deon AF illuminator 49 Cl Metering mode 34 RICH Color mode 32 NATURAL SEPIA B amp W 2 Display Indication wo Macro step 5 in Read 1 This First r SAF MAF AF mode 47 Haay nsleatie H E E AF range finder frame Battery remaining gt step indicator 33 1 in Read This First 1 0m Focus preset distance 33 AE AF lock step 5 in Read This First Recording mode 28 36 White balance 35 Standby Recording a movie step 5 in Read This First Image Brightness EV EV E s2 1 E ola oza i 1 a Exposure value scale bar gt step 5 in Read This First e The display is changed depending on the position of the mode dial shown left Mode dial Scene Selection step 5 in Read This First Darker ABrighter Exposure value guide gt step 5 in Read This First esaues ay Bulholuz fa 19 20 3 Display Indication Display Indication ee AF range finder frame 33 Cen C32 Ca Image size step 4 in PT ae Gh Gin Cea Read This First j Geo BA Wa Cim
43. Read This First For viewing Q Q Playback zoom lever P Index lever step 6 in its 16 tz fi fig Ro 2i Read This First 3 Finder window DSC W30 W40 4 Lens 5 POWER button POWER lamp step 2 in Read This First 6 Microphone 7 Flash step 5 in Read This First 8 Self timer lamp step 5 in Read This First AF illuminator 49 S 1 AF AF lock lamp Self timer lamp green gt step 5 in Read This First 2 Flash charging lamp Record lam ging lamp p orange step 5 in Read This First 3 Speaker 4 Finder step 5 in Read This First 5 LCD screen 23 6 Screen display switch button 23 7 MENU button 30 17 A es gt Playback button step 6 in Ke 11 y N 18 Read This First DC IN jack When using an AC LS5K AC Adaptor not supplied For details refer to the operation manual supplied with the AC adaptor DSC W50 To wall outlet gt oe DSC W30 W40 If you connect the AC LS5K AC Adaptor you cannot charge the battery pack For battery charging use the battery charger step 1 in Read This First DC IN jack cover Mode dial 28 Hook for wrist neck strap gt Read This First 14 15 16 17 18 19 2 2 22
44. SERVICE PERSONNEL 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 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance and 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 Use Power Sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company For those sets designed to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Polarization This set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to have a suitable outl
45. Storage Memory Stick Duo Insert Remove step 3 and 4 in Read This First Number of images recording time Write protect switch Memory Stick Tool 5 Mens nana 30 TEMS isror 3 SHOOtINg eee 32 VIEWING ssescheessciseeee ces 39 Metering Mode 0 eee 34 Modes eara N 36 Moisture condensation 99 Monitor MPG Multi AF 33 Multi Burst Multi pattern metering 34 Multipoint AF oe 33 Neck strap in Read This First NR slow shutter Optical zoom step 5 in Read This First OS Overexposure PictBridge Pixel Playback zoom step 6 in Read This First Precautions siasio 99 Precision digital zoom 47 Pressing halfway down 13 step 5 in Read This First Pint ss scassssecstsesessstsasiszessnesdes 72 Index mode 73 Single image mode 73 Print order mark uu 76 Printing at a shop 76 Printing directly 73 Program auto mode Protect 40 PTP 54 REC Mode eeeeeeeeeeeee 36 Red Eye Reduction 48 Resize i aviara 42 Rewind Fast forward step 6 in Read This First Scene Selection eee 29 step 5 in Read This First Screen Changing the display 23 Indicator eee 19 LCD Backlight Self diagnosis display Self timer step 5 in Read This First Set the
46. The Scanner and Camera Wizard screen appears 2 Click Next The images saved on the Memory Stick Duo of the camera appear If no Memory Stick Duo is inserted images in the internal memory appear 3 Click the check box of unwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied then click Next age Teral 2 i petra zelecledai 1 The Picture Name and Destination screen appears 4 Select a name and destination for the images then click Next aa e e Image copying starts When the copying is completed the Other Options screen appears e This section describes an example of copying images to the My Documents folder 5 Click the radio button next to Nothing I m finished working with these pictures to select it then click Next The Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard screen appears 6 Click Finish The wizard screen closes e To continue copying other images disconnect the cable for multi use terminal DSC W50 or the USB cable DSC W30 W40 page 63 Then follow the procedure explained in Stage 2 Connecting the camera and your computer on page 60 S gt eQ S S 8 3 3 Oo 61 Stage 3 B Copying images to a Computer 2000 Me For Windows XP follow the procedure explained in Stage 3 A Copying images to a computer on page 60
47. The flash is used frequently The camera has been turned on and off many times The zoom is used frequently The brightness of LCD backlight is set to up DSC WS0 AF Mode is set to Monitor The battery power is low When shooting still images TE No of images Battery life min DSC W50 On Approx 390 Approx 195 Off Approx 500 Approx 250 DSC W30 W40 On Approx 400 Approx 200 Off Approx 510 Approx 255 Shooting in the following situations P Quality is set to Fine 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 amp Imaging Products Association The number of shooting images battery life does not change regardless of image size When viewing still images No of images Battery life min DSC WS50 Approx 8000 Approx 400 DSC W30 W40 Approx 8000 Approx 400 e Viewing single images in order at about three second intervals When shooting movies LCD screen on LCD screen off DSC WS50 Approx 190 Approx 240 DSC W30 W40 Approx 190 Approx 240 e Shooting movies continuously with an image size of 160
48. This section describes an example of copying images to the My Documents folder 1 Double click My Computer Removable Disk DCIM Be Eit ew Faeries Tos uh fees KE If the Removable Disk icon is not displayed see page 86 2 Double click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored Then right click an image file to display the menu and click Copy Ee Ee oy Faes Ios Hap jpet o o gt a Asch Garos jro Ue OF X A E iiag m cian e On the storage destination of the image files see page 64 62 3 Double click the My Documents folder Then right click on the My Documents window to display the menu and click Paste mia ion ranes Dos ib ee oe eee Lee mi S My Documents Eer tes Eo A The image files are copied to the My Documents folder e When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder the overwrite confirmation message appears When you overwrite an existing image with a new one the original file data is deleted To copy an image file to the computer without overwriting change the file name to a different name and then copy the image file However note that if you change the file name page 65 you may not be able to play back that image with your camera Stage 4 Viewing images on
49. ack in series e You cannot use the following functions in the Multi Burst mode Smart zoom Flash Dividing a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode Deleting a frame in a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode Setting the frame interval to a mode other than 1 30 when the mode dial is set to Gy When playing back a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function the image is displayed as a single image with 16 frames The image size of images shot in the Multi Burst mode is 1M e You may not be able to shoot images in the Multi Burst mode depending on the Scene mode page 29 On the Burst The flash is set to Flash forced off For details on the operation amp page 30 e When recording with the self timer a series of a maximum of five images is recorded e When the battery level is low or when the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo is full the Burst stops e You may not be able to shoot images in the Burst mode depending on the Scene mode page 29 The recording interval is approximately 0 7 seconds The maximum number of continuous shots Units images Size Quality Fine Standard 6M 3 4 3 2 3 4 3M 5 8 2M 7 13 VGA 40 98 16 9 7 13 nuaw y buisn E 37 38 Interval For details on the operation page 30 Selects the frame interval in the Mu
50. an also print the images with the Ly Print order mark using a printer that conforms to the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer e You cannot mark movies When you mark images shot in Multi Burst mode all the images are printed on one sheet divided into 16 panels When taking a Memory Stick Duo to a shop e Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of Memory Stick Duo they handle Ifa Memory Stick Duo is not handled by your photo printing service shop copy the images you want to print out to other medium such as a CD R and take it to the shop Be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with it Before you take image data to a shop always copy back up your data to a disk e You cannot set the number of prints 76 Marking in single image mode all l MENU button cul Control button S 1 Display the image you want to print 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Select DPOF with lt gt then press o A EY Print order mark is marked on the image m a py 4 gt oo Exit la JF BACKINEXT a 4 To mark other images display the desired image with lt gt then press To remove the mark in single image mode Press in step 3 or 4 Marking in index mode 1 Display the index screen step 6 in Read This First 2 Press MENU to display the menu
51. and recording time of movies eee 24 When you do not have a Memory Stick Duo Recording with the internal IMMGINIONY zs sets cece tits eaae e Ea a aa 26 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded viewed 27 Using the MMOGE lal s inc 0c siete tissas ninger ea aae Ei 28 Using the menu USING MENU Nama ue eeeeececesececteteseseeeeteseseseeeeceseneseseseeeeieaeseeeeeeeeeeneatens 30 Menu LOIS oa scececececececcsececeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeececaeseaeacaeeeenenseeeesseetetenetanetetats 31 SHOOTING MEN issis anian Ea edi aa Aad aus AAEREN ENERE 32 COLOR Color Mode 2 Focus Metering Mode WB White Bal ISO P Quality Mode REC Mode Interval 4 Flash Level Q Contrast D Sharpness Setup Viewing MON 2 cain cescsccsctcis seecsscteestt cess scvecc cvesnts sateccnesedsscnesciiesesestzeestineies 39 Po Folder O Protect DPOF Lh Print IE Slide EN Resize 7 Rotate X Divide ie Setup Trimming Using the Setup screen USING Setup itOINs cseccescceeccsecesecteeeeeceeeseeeeeeeceeeeteeeeteneaeeneaseneneaees 46 Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Internal Memory Tool eceeceeceeeeceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeecaeseteecaeeesesaeeeseesaeeatees 50 Format Gee Memory Stick Tool 2 0 0 eee cece cee eeeeeseeseeeeeeseeeeseeeaeesaeseaeeseeseeeees 51 Format Create REC Folder Change REC Folder Copy SGP
52. annot adjust the exposure esaues ay Bulholuz E 23 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 Duo formatted with this camera The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions The number of still images The image quality is Fine on the upper line and Standard on the lower line Units Images Capacity 32MB Internal 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB Size memory 6M 10 21 42 77 157 322 660 19 39 79 142 290 592 1215 3 2 10 21 42 77 157 322 660 19 39 79 142 290 592 1215 3M 20 41 82 148 302 617 1266 37 74 149 264 537 1097 2250 2M 33 66 133 238 484 988 2025 6l 123 246 446 907 1852 3798 VGA 196 394 790 1428 2904 5928 12154 491 985 1975 3571 7261 14821 30385 16 9 33 66 133 238 484 988 2025 6l 123 246 446 907 1852 3798 The number of images listed is for when Mode is set to Normal e When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9 999 the gt 9999 indicator appears e You can resize the images later Resize page 42 24 The recording time of movies Units hour minute second Capacity 32MB Internal 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB Size memory 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
53. at image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a Memory Stick Duo e Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed e You may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size e When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera playback on your camera is not guaranteed e When there is no folder first create a folder with your camera page 51 and then copy the image file 1 Right click the image file then click Rename Change the file name to DSCOOOOID Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for OOOO e If the overwrite confirmation message appears enter a different number e An extension may be displayed depending on the computer settings The extension for still images is JPG and the extension for movies is MPG Do not change the extension 2 Copy the image file to the Memory Stick Duo folder in the following order Q Right click the image file then click Copy Double click Removable Disk or Sony MemoryStick in My Computer Right click the DOOMSDCF folder in the DCIM folder then click Paste OOO stands for any number within the range from 100 to 999 dajndwosa noA Guisn iz 65 Using the Cyber shot Viewer supplied You can use still images and movies from the camera mor
54. battery pack as is e If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time use up the existing charge and remove it from your camera then store it in a cool dry place This is to maintain the battery pack functions page 97 e For details on the usable battery pack see page 97 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 e 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 Internal memory and Memory Stick Duo back up Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery pack or Memory Stick Duo while the access lamp is lighted as the internal memory data or Memory Stick Duo data may be destroyed Always protect your data by making a back up copy See page 26 for the data back up method Notes on recording playback e This camera is neither dust proof nor splash proof nor water proof Read Precautions page 99 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 ca
55. clock step 2 in Read This First SOtu Piss cscescecssensszssaases 38 45 46 GCaitieras ie cca cere 47 Internal Memory Tool 50 Memory Stick Tool Setup 1 Setup 2 Sharpness oneic 38 Shooting Movie step 5 in Read This First Still image step 5 in Read This First Shooting menu 32 Shooting movies step 5 in Read This First Shutter speed wo eee 14 a AAPEEE T E ET TET 47 Single image mode DnS 73 Slow synchro step 5 in Read This First Smart zoom 147 Snow mode step 5 in Read This First Soft snap mode step 5 in Read This First Software ahonnan 66 Specifications cee Spot metering Spot metering cross hairs Standard T TriMMiINg eects 45 Troubleshooting 00 0 80 TLV E E 78 Twilight mode step 5 in Read This First Twilight portrait mode step 5 in Read This First Underexposure 0 eee 14 USB cable niisiis 60 74 USB Connect eee 54 Using your camera abroad step 1 in Read This First V VGA step 4 in Read This First Video Out 55 Viewing Movie step 6 in Read This First Still image step 6 in Read This First Viewing MENU 39 Volume step 6 in Read This First W Warning indicators and MESSAZES iirsiresicioossneasnes 92 White balance Windows computer Re
56. commended environment 57 Wrist strap in Read This First Write protect switch 95 Z Zoom step 5 in Read This First xapuy Hl 105 106 Trademarks e Cyber shot is a trademark of Sony Corporation e Memory Stick a Memory Stick PRO Memory STICK PRO Memory Stick Duo Memory STICK Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory STICK PRO Dug MagicGate and MAGIC GATE are trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Intel MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation In addition system and product names used in this manual are in general trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers However the or marks are not used in all cases in this manual
57. compliant printer as follows in conjunction with the following items Images are printed with both edges cut off e When you print an image shot with the image size set to 16 9 both edges of the image may be cut off e When printing images using your own printer try canceling the trimming or borderless settings Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not e When having images printed at a digital print shop ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges x Q S gt 2 gt Q Q Q PictBridge compliant printer A connection cannot be established e The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge standard Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not e Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera Set USB Connect to PictBridge in the a Setup menu page 54 89 n e Disconnect the cable for multi use terminal DSC W50 or the USB cable DSC W30 W40 and connect it again If an error message is indicated on the printer refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer Cannot print images e Check the cable for multi use terminal DSC WS50 or the USB cable DSC W30 W40 is connected correctly e Turn on the printer For further information refer to the operating instructions sup
58. ct switch On Memory Stick Duo with this switch the position and shape may vary depending on the Memory Stick Duo Do not remove the Memory Stick Duo while reading or writing data Data may be corrupted in the following cases When the Memory Stick Duo is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation When the Memory Stick Duo is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise We recommend backing up important data Do not press down hard when you write down on the memo area Do not attach a label on the Memory Stick Duo itself nor on a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor When you carry or store the Memory Stick Duo put it in the case supplied with it Do not touch the terminal section of the Memory Stick Duo with your hand or a metal object s1ayig E Do not strike bend or drop the Memory Stick Duo Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick Duo Do not expose the Memory Stick Duo to water Do not leave the Memory Stick Duo within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it 95 Do not use or store the Memory Stick Duo under the following conditions High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present Notes o
59. d tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the set and to protect it from overheating these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Never place the set in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register or where it is exposed to direct sunlight Lightning For added protection for this set during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power line surges Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set If the set has been exposed to rain or water If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the set d
60. e Access the Import Settings screen to change Folder to be imported You can specify a different folder after using Cyber shot Viewer to register it in Viewed folders page 66 All imported images are displayed on the calendar with the date January 1 The date has not been set on the camera Set the date on the camera Memory Stick Duo Cannot insert a Memory Stick Duo e Insert it in the correct direction step 3 in Read This First Cannot record on a Memory Stick Duo e You are using the Memory Stick Duo with the write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position page 95 e The Memory Stick Duo is full Delete unnecessary images step 6 in Read This First e Insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo page 25 when recording movies with the image size set to 640 Fine Cannot format a Memory Stick Duo e You are using the Memory Stick Duo with the write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position page 95 You have formatted a Memory Stick Duo by mistake All the data on the Memory Stick Duo is deleted by formatting You cannot restore it We recommend that you set the write protect switch on the Memory Stick Duo to the LOCK position to prevent accidental erasure page 95 Memory Stick PRO Duo
61. e than ever by taking advantage of the software This section summarizes the Cyber shot Viewer and gives basic instructions Cyber shot Viewer overview With the Cyber shot Viewer you can e Import images shot with the camera and display them on the monitor e Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them e Retouch print and send still images as e mail attachments change the shooting date and more For details on the Cyber shot Viewer refer to the Help To access the Help click Start Programs in Windows XP AI Programs Sony Picture Utility Help Cyber shot Viewer Starting and exiting the Cyber shot Viewer Starting the Cyber shot Viewer Double click the Cyber shot Viewer icon on the desktop Or from the Start menu Click Start gt Programs in Windows XP AI Programs Sony Picture Utility Cyber shot Viewer Exiting the Cyber shot Viewer Click 4 button in the top right corner of the screen 66 Basic instructions Follow these steps to import and view images from the camera Importing images 1 Make sure Media Check Tool is running Media Check Tool is a program that automatically detects and imports images when a Memory Stick is inserted or when the camera is connected Look for a 34 Media Check Tool icon in the taskbar e If there is no 4g
62. ected then connect the printer again The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer Change the setting of either the camera page 75 or the printer Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing e Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation It may take some time depending on the printer 90 Sn ttt Others Your camera does not work e Use the type of battery pack you can use with this camera e The battery level is low The indicator appears Charge the battery pack step 1 in Read This First The power is on but the camera does not work e The built in microcomputer is not working properly Remove the battery pack and then after one minute insert the battery pack and turn on the camera Cannot identify an indicator on the screen e See page 19 The lens gets fogged e Moisture condensation has occurred Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it page 99 The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time This is not a malfunction The lens does not move when you turn off the camera e The battery pack is discharged Replace it with a charged battery pack Step 1 in Read This First or use the AC Adaptor not supplied The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera e Set the date and time again step 2 in Read This First gt Q S gt 3 gt Q
63. ed image When you operate the camera the instructions of various functions are displayed 3 On Displays the function guide off Does not display the function guide Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red eye phenomenon when using the flash Select this before shooting On Reduces the red eye phenomenon The flash pre strobes twice or more before shooting Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction e Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of vibration Also do not let the subject move e Red eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences the distance to the subject if the subject does not see the pre strobe or other conditions For details on the operation amp page 46 AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway until the focus is locked The Bon indicator appears at this time 2 Auto Uses the AF illuminator off Does not use AF illuminator If the AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast focus will not be achieved A distance of up to 6 5 8 inches zoom T is recommen e Focus is achieved as long as the AF
64. ee page 73 Plays back recorded images in order Slide show Interval 2 3 sec Sets the slide show interval 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min 41 For details on the operation page 30 Repeat On Plays back images in a continuous loop Off After all the images have been played back the slide show ends Image Folder Plays back all images in the selected folder All Plays back all images stored on the Memory Stick Duo Start See the following procedure Cancel Cancels the slide show Select Interval Repeat and Image with A W lt gt on the control button Select Start with W gt then press The slide show starts To end the slide show press to pause the slide show Select Exit with V then press e When pausing during the slide show you can display the previous next image with lt gt e The interval time is just a guideline so it may vary depending on the image size etc You can change the image size of a recorded image Resize and save it as a new file The original image is retained even after resizing 6M 3M The setting size is just a guideline 2M step 4 in Read This First VGA Cancel Cancels resizing Display the image you want to resize Press MENU to display the menu Select E Resize with lt gt on the control button then press o Se
65. emperatures Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside or outside the camera This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera Moisture condensation occurs easily when The camera is brought from a cold location such as a ski slope into a warmly heated room e The camera is taken from an air conditioned room or car interior to the hot outdoors etc How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over about an hour If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens you will be unable to record clear images saio E 99 100 On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera However if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually and if
66. er as a Viewed folder e Images in any subfolders of Viewed folders are also registered Changing the Folder to be imported To change the Folder to be imported access the Import Settings screen To display the Import Settings screen choose Image Import Settings from the File menu Tapori Settines Choose the Folder to be imported e You can specify the Folder to be imported from folders registered as Viewed folders Updating image registration information To update image information choose Update Database from the Tools menu e Updating the database may take a while dajndwoa noA Guisn h If you rename image files or folders in Viewed folders they cannot be displayed with this software In this case update the database Technical Support Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website http www sony net 69 Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your computer e The supplied software is not compatible with Macintosh computers Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera Recommended environment for copying images OS pre installed Mac OS 9 1 9 2 or Mac OS X v10 0 or later USB jack Provided as standard Notes on connect
67. ery pack is dead page 97 Replace it with a new one The battery pack runs down too quickly e Charge it sufficiently step 1 in Read This First e You are using the camera in an extremely cold location page 97 e The battery terminal is dirty Clean the battery terminal with a cotton swab etc and charge the battery pack e The battery pack is dead page 97 Replace it with a new one Cannot turn on the camera e Install the battery pack correctly step 1 in Read This First e The battery pack is discharged Install charged battery pack step 1 in Read This First e The battery pack is dead page 97 Replace it with a new one The power turns off suddenly e If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack Turn on the camera again step 2 in Read This First e The battery pack is discharged Install charged battery pack step 1 in Read This First Q S gt 3 gt Q Q LQ 81 Shooting still images movies The screen does not turn on even when the power is turned on e Turn on the screen page 23 Your camera cannot record images e Check the free capacity of the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo page 24 If it is full do one of the following Delete unnecessary images step 6 in Read This First
68. et installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity since this can result in fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the set Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power line operated sets near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Power Cord Protection Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to the plugs receptacles and the point where the cord exits from the appliance Accessories Do not place the set on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The set may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the set Use only a cart stan
69. ge of the frame In such cases do as follows Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder and press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject AF lock Tica FINE EST AE AF lock indicator AF range finder frame As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down you can retry the procedure as many times as you want When the AF AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on return to the fully composed shot and press the shutter button fully down Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure Spot Spot metering Measures only a part of the subject This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background Spot metering cross hairs Positions on the subject Center Center weighted Measures the center of the image and determines the metering exposure based on the brightness of the subject there Multi Multi pattern Divides into multiple regions and measures each region The metering camera determines a well balanced exposure e For details on the exposure page 14 When using spot metering or center weighted metering setting F Focus to Center AF is recommended to focus on the metering position page 33 34 D For details on the operation amp page 30 WB Wh
70. get the proper focus in auto focus mode In these cases use of Focus is convenient Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the finder frame e Using this with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator sajam Multi AF Multipoint AF Still image H Movie mE Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the frame AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator AF stands for Auto Focus e Distance setting information in Focus preset is approximate If you point the lens up or down the error increases e When you are shooting movies Multi AF is recommended as the AF works even with a certain amount of vibration When you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame In this case the or E indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode page 29 nuaw ay buisn i 33 For details on the operation amp page 30 If the subject is out of focus When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame or the screen or when using Center AF the camera may not focus on a subject at the ed
71. gnized icon DCIM the folder where the images you want to copy are stored Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon The image files are copied to the hard disk e For details on the storage location of the images and file names see page 64 4 View images on the computer Double click the hard disk icon the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files to open that image file To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when e Disconnecting the cable for multi use terminal DSC W50 or the USB cable DSC W30 W40 e Removing a Memory Stick Duo e Inserting a Memory Stick Duo into the camera after copying images from the internal memory e Turning off the camera Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the Memory Stick Duo to the Trash icon The camera is disconnected from the computer e If you are using Mac OS X v10 0 perform the procedure above after you have turned your computer off Technical Support Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website http www sony net S gt Qe 3s S n S 3 D 71 Printing still images How to print still images When you print images shot in 16 9 mode both edges may be cut off so be sure to check before printing page 89 Printing directly u
72. he date will be inserted in the order you select step 2 in Read This First This function may not be provided depending on the printer Quantity When Index is set to Off Select the number of sheets of an image that you want to print The image will be printed as a single image When Index is set to On Select the number of sets of images that you want to print as an index image If you selected This image in step 1 select the number of the same image you want to print side by side on a sheet as an index image The designated number of images may not all fit onto a single sheet depending on the quantity of images 3 Select OK with W gt then press The image is printed If the LYS PictBridge Connecting icon appears on the screen do not disconnect the cable for multi use terminal DSC W50 or remove the USB cable DSC W30 W40 SS indicator Printing 213 To print other images After step 3 select Select and the desired image with A V then perform from step 1 To print images on the index screen Perform Stage 1 Preparing the camera page 73 and Stage 2 Connecting the camera to the printer page 74 then proceed with the following When you connect the camera to a printer the print menu appears Select Cancel to turn off the print menu then proceed as follows Slide HJ Index lever The index screen appears Press MENU to d
73. his temperature range Effective use of the battery pack e Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings So the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up and insert it in your camera immediately before you start shooting e The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash or zoom frequently e We recommend having spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected shooting time and making trial shots before taking the actual shots e Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant e Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places such as in a car or under direct sunlight How to store the battery pack e If the battery pack is not to be used for a long time fully charge it and then fully use it up once a year on your camera before storing the battery pack in a dry cool place Repeat this charging and using up once a year to maintain the battery pack s function To use the battery pack up leave your camera in slide show playback mode page 41 until the power goes off e To prevent staining the terminal short circuiting etc be sure to use a supplied battery case when carrying and storing On battery life The battery life is limited Battery capacity decreases little by little as
74. icon Click Start Programs in Windows XP A11 Programs Sony Picture Utility Cyber shot Viewer Tools Media Check Tool 2 Connect the camera to your computer with the cable for multi use terminal DSC W50 or the USB cable DSC W30 W40 After the camera is automatically detected the Import Images screen is displayed Import Images Selec the camera or rela that includes the images you want to import ito the computer Drive Sony Memorysti Change Import Cancel J e If you will use the Memory Stick slot first refer to page 59 e In Windows XP if the AutoPlay Wizard appears close it 3 Import the images To start importing images click the Import button Importing Imager By default images are imported into a folder created in My Pictures that is named with the date of importing e For instructions on changing the Folder to be imported refer to page 69 Viewing images 1 Checking imported images When importing is complete the Cyber shot Viewer starts Thumbnails of the imported images are displayed The My Pictures folder is set as the default folder in Viewed folders e You can double click a thumbnail to display the image by itself 2 Viewing images in Viewed folders arranged by shooting date on a calendar Click the Calendar tab Years when images were shot are listed
75. indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left For use with compatible battery only e The battery inserted is not an NP BG1 battery pack System error e Turn the power off and then on again step 2 in Read This First Internal memory error e Turn the power off and then on again gt step 2 in Read This First Reinsert the Memory Stick e Insert the Memory Stick Duo correctly e The inserted Memory Stick Duo cannot be used in your camera page 95 e The Memory Stick Duo is damaged e The terminal section of the Memory Stick Duo is dirty Memory Stick type error e The inserted Memory Stick Duo cannot be used in your camera page 95 Format error e Format the media again pages 50 51 Memory Stick locked e You are using the Memory Stick Duo with the write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position page 95 No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick e Delete unnecessary images or files step 6 in Read This First Read only memory e Your camera cannot record or delete images on this Memory Stick Duo No file e No images have been recorded in the internal memory No file in this folder e No images have been recorded in this folder e You did not operate co
76. ing your camera to a computer e Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time some devices including your camera may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as this camera is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant There are three modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer Auto default setting Mass Storage and PTP modes This section describes the Auto and Mass Storage as examples For details on PTP see page 54 When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time 70 Copying and viewing images on a computer 1 Prepare the camera and a Macintosh computer Perform the same procedure as that described in Stage 1 Preparing the camera and the computer on page 59 2 Connect the cable for multi use terminal DSC W50 or the USB cable DSC W30 W40 Perform the same procedure as that described in Stage 2 Connecting the camera and your computer on page 60 3 Copy image files to the Macintosh computer Double click the newly reco
77. ioned 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 Europe This product has been tested and found co
78. is First Beach mode step 5 in Read This First BEEP errai 53 BLUt iis scsscasssccsstsesssssessessssesiinss 13 Brightness of image 14 BUtst sscisissssscsseocnssessstsacsstarenes 36 Cable for multi use terminal PERE 60 74 78 CAMEL scsciccsssscissssccstscasessiees 47 TDM cecasinciesnecsasneiaanssccnens 58 Center AP yc issscisssssssssissearszes 33 Center weighted metering 34 Change REC Folder 52 Charging battery pack step 1 in Read This First CISARING esnin 99 Clock Setra 55 CI nn 35 Colotes 15 Color Modessa 32 Compression ratio 0 0 16 Computer 56 Copying images Macintosh Recommended environment 57 70 Software cccce 58 66 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your CAMELS AAEREN EE 65 WANG OWS iiccsess cseasceeszsvsss 56 Connecting Computer srsti 60 Printer asahina 74 EY iconii niai 78 COmtrast inna 38 CODY esis csiasciveaiseaascieescoesteets 52 Copying images to your COMPUTET cece 59 Create REC Folder 51 Cyber shot Viewer 66 D Daylight DC IN jack Delete step 6 in Read This First Format 50 51 Digital Zoom TOP 0 E 76 Effective pixels oc 101 Electronic transformer step 1 in Read This First Espano 14 EXtensi0n csessssiicsssasssssenas 64 65 F File name nanna 64 File Nuober rina 54 File storage destination
79. is displayed only when r m the Multi Burst is activated 2 FINE STD Image quality 36 5 rt Recording folder 51 Display Indication This does not appear when Histogram 23 using internal memory m Remaining internal Aty memory capacity 24 ow INR NR slow shutter a Remaining Memory f Stick capacity 24 e When using certain shutter P y speeds the NR slow 00 00 00 Recording time maximum shutter function activates 00 28 05 recordable time 25 automatically to reduce the 1 30 Multi Burst interval 38 pre eee When ISO is set to 400 Remaining number of Auto 80 to 200 the recordable images 24 shutter speed is equal to uo lt 2 Self timer step 5 in or sone than 1 6 so Fipo second Read This First When ISO is set to C 32 00 Self diagnosis display 92 400 to 1000 or the ISO number 35 mode dial is set to 150400 33 High sensitivity mode 4 the shutter speed is equal to or slower than 1 25 Display Indication second WA Vibration warning 13 125 Shutter speed e Indicates vibration may F3 5 Aperture value ee poung 2 0EV Exposure Value step5 in insufficient lighting Even if Read This First the vibration warning marae retep Menu 30 appears you can still shoot not displayed images However we recommend that you use the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera on the screen on the previous page
80. isplay Indication Display Indication laa PictBridge connecting 74 Histogram 23 S107 Recording folder 51 x e appears when histogram This does not appear when ku display is disabled using internal memory 2006 1 1 Recorded date time of the Tr Playback folder 39 9 30 AM playback image This does not appear when memar Menu 30 using internal memory Remainine nism PAUSE Playing back Multi Burst m ome ane PLAY images in series 36 memory capacity 24 lt gt BACK Select images A Remaining Memory NEXT Stick capacity 24 8 8 12 12 Image number Number of VOLUME Adjust volume images recorded in selected folder C 32 00 Self diagnosis display 92 00 00 12 Counter step 6 in Read This First 4 Display Indication DQ PictBridge connecting 75 Do not disconnect the cable for multi use terminal DSC W50 USB cable DSC W30 W40 while the icon is displayed 2 0EV Exposure Value gt step5 in Read This First 1so400 ISO number 35 Tl o Metering mode 34 Flash White balance 35 Shutter speed Aperture value Playback image step 6 in Read This First Changing the screen display Each time you press the Screen display switch button the display follows Histogram on z 96 a Tow ar E Indicators off r r E ia 4 LCD
81. isplay the menu Select Ly Print with then press Select the desired printing method with A V then press Print Allin This Folder fag DPOF image Select Cancel Select Selects images and prints all the selected images Select the image you want to print with A V lt gt then press to display the WY mark Repeat this procedure to select other images Then press MENU DPOF image Prints all the images with a Ly Print order mark regardless of the displayed image All In This Folder Prints all the images in the folder s ew jns Bunud E Perform steps 2 and 3 of Stage 3 Printing page 74 75 Printing at a shop You can take a Memory Stick Duo containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF you can make a LY Print order mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop e You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera Copy the images to a Memory Stick Duo then take the Memory Stick Duo to the print shop What is DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format is a function allowing you to make a DY Print order mark on images of Memory Stick Duo that you want to print out later e You c
82. ite Bal MBDA SOBE Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation for example when the colors of an image look strange Flash WB Adjusts for the flash conditions e You cannot select this item when shooting movies Incandescent 20 Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change quickly such as at a party hall or under bright lighting such as at photography studios z Qe Fluorescent 2 Adjusts for fluorescent lighting Cloudy e amp Adjusts for a cloudy sky 3 sie z Daylight Adjusts for outdoors shooting night scenes neon signs fireworks or sunrise or conditions before and after sundown lt 2 Auto Adjusts the White Balance automatically e For details on the white balance page 15 Under fluorescent lights that flicker the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select Fluorescent Except in Flash WB modes WB is set to Auto when the flash strobes Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode page 29 Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO The larger the number the higher the sensitivity 1000 Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or shooting a subject moving at high speed or select a small 800 acu number to obtain high image quality 400 200 100 80 lt 2 Auto e For details on
83. izing function does not work e You cannot resize movies and Multi Burst images You cannot display a DPOF Print order mark e You cannot display DPOF Print order marks on movies You cannot cut a movie e The movie is not long enough to cut shorter than about two seconds e Cancel the protection page 41 e Still images cannot be cut Computers You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera e Check Recommended computer environment on page 57 for Windows and page 70 for Macintosh Your computer does not recognize your camera e Turn on the camera step 2 in Read This First e When the battery level is low install the charged battery pack step 1 in Read This First or use the AC Adaptor page 18 e Use the cable for multi use terminal supplied DSC W50 or the USB cable supplied DSC W30 W40 page 60 e Disconnect the cable for multi use terminal DSC W50 or the USB cable DSC W30 W40 and connect it again firmly Make sure that USB Mode Mass Storage is displayed page 60 e Set USB Connect to Mass Storage in the sa Setup menu page 54 e Disconnect all equipment other than the camera the keyboard and the mouse from the USB jacks of your computer e Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device page 60 e The software supplied is not installed Install the software page 58
84. l button 1 Turn on the camera 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 After pressing gt on the control button go to the Setup setting then press gt again 4 Press A lt gt on the control button to select the item you want to set The frame of the selected item turns yellow 5 Press to enter the setting Setup 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out OK Cancel e OL To turn off the Setup screen press MENU To return to the menu from the S Setup screen press lt on the control button repeatedly When the menu is not displayed If you press MENU longer the Setup is displayed To cancel the Setup setting Select Cancel if it appears then press on the control button If it does not appear select the previous setting again This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off 46 n f Camera For details on the operation amp page 46 The default settings are marked with Y AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode Single S AF Automatically adjusts the focus when the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects Monitor M AF Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down This mode shortens the time needed for focusing Battery consumption is faster than in Single mode Digital Zoo
85. lect the desired size with A V then press The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file For details on the operation amp page 30 e For details on Image Size step 4 in Read This First e You cannot change the size of movies or Multi Burst images e When you change from a small size to a large size the image quality deteriorates e You cannot resize the image size to 3 2 or 16 9 e When you resize a 3 2 or 16 9 image the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image ALUE Rotates a still image nuaw ay ursn a ey Rotates an image See the following procedure OK Determines the rotation See the following procedure lt 2 Cancel Cancels rotation Display the image to be rotated Press MENU to display the menu Select 3 Rotate with lt gt on the control button then press Select with A then rotate the image with lt gt Select OK with A V then press e You cannot rotate protected images movies or Multi Burst images e You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras When viewing images on a computer the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software Cuts movies or deletes unnecessary portions of movies This is the recommended function to use when the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo capacity is insufficient o
86. lete images if you slide the write protect switch to LOCK with a fine tipped object A Memory Stick is a compact portable IC recording medium The types of Memory Stick that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below However proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all Memory Stick functions Memory Stick type Recording Playback Memory Stick without MagicGate Memory Stick with MagicGate Memory Stick Duo without MagicGate Memory Stick Duo oe with MagicGate MagicGate Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick m Duo Q Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo ovea u Memory Stick Duo MagicGate Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo are equipped with MagicGate functions MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology Data recording playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this camera 2 Supports high speed data transfer using a parallel interface 3 640 Fine size movies can be recorded A Memory Stick Duo formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with this camera e Data read write speeds differ depending on the combination of the Memory Stick Duo and the equipment used Terminal A ib B4 Write protect switch ANOS Memo area Some Memory Stick Duo cards do not have a write prote
87. ling location nearest you 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 Lithium Ion batteries For Customers in the U S A If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Services Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 The number below is for the FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DSC W30 DSC W40 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U 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 W50 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U 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 CAUTION You are caut
88. lti Burst mode page 36 1 75 1 7 5 e Select Multi Burst with Mode first set the desired setting for 1 15 1 15 Interval When you select a function other than Multi Burst this function is unavailable 1 30 1 30 4 Flash Level Adjusts the amount of flash light al P B s fre a i Toward Makes the flash level higher Normal 4 Toward Makes the flash level lower To change flash mode step 5 in Read This First Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the image Q Toward Enhances the contrast Normal Q Toward Reduces the contrast M Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image D Toward Sharpens the image Normal D Toward Softens the image Setup See page 46 jen P fo fa h m e Viewi ng menu For details on the operation amp page 30 The default settings are marked with Y Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with Memory Stick Duo OK See the following procedure lt 2 Cancel Cancels the selection Select the desired folder with lt gt on the control button Select Folder 4 2 102 Folder Name 102MSDCF No Of Files 9 Created 2006 1 1 1 05 34am OK Cancel gt BACKINEXT nuaw ay buisn E
89. ly e Set the correct date and time gt step 2 in Read This First The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down s Q S lt gt 2 gt Q Q Q 83 The exposure is incorrect Correct the exposure step5 in Read This First The image is too dark e You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject Select the metering mode page 34 or adjust the exposure step5 in Read This First e When the brightness of the screen is too low adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight DSC W5S0 only page 23 step5 in Read This First e Turn on the screen page 23 The image is too bright e You are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage Adjust the exposure step5 in Read This First e When the brightness of the screen is too high adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight DSC W50 only page 23 step5 in Read This First The image colors are not correct e Adjust the Color Mode to Normal page 32 Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject e The smear phenomenon is occurring This phenomenon is not a malfunction Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place e The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of lo
90. m Selects the digital zoom mode The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom up to 3x When the zoom scale exceeds 3x the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom Smart Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion This is Smart zoom not available when the image size is set to 6M or 3 2 GQ The maximum zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the following table Precision Enlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of 6x but the Precision digital zoom EIQ image quality deteriorates Off Does not use the digital zoom Image size and maximum zoom scale using Smart zoom Size Maximum zoom scale 3M Approx 4 1x 2M Approx 5 2x VGA Approx 13x 16 9 Approx 4 4x e If you slide the zoom lever the zoom scale is displayed woot x25 i The W side of this line is the optical zoom area and the T side is the digital zoom area to Zoom scaling indicator uaasas dnjag ay Guisn E 47 For details on the operation page 46 The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom The W or J indicator flashes and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame When using the smart zoom the image on the screen may look rough However this phenomenon has no effect on the record
91. mera 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 7 e Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions If moisture condensation occurs remove it before using the camera page 99 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 and lens The LCD screen is 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 These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way QS 0 l lt 7 Black white red blue and green points
92. mpliant 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 Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product 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
93. n using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor not supplied e To use a Memory Stick Duo with a Memory Stick compliant device be sure to insert the Memory Stick Duo into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor If you insert a Memory Stick Duo into a Memory Stick compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor you might not be able to remove it from the device e When inserting a Memory Stick Duo into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor make sure the Memory Stick Duo is inserted facing in the correct direction then insert it all the way in Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction When using a Memory Stick Duo inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with a Memory Stick compliant device make sure that the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor is inserted facing the correct direction Note that improper use may damage the equipment Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor into a Memory Stick compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo attached Doing so may result in malfunction of the unit Notes on using Memory Stick PRO Duo not supplied Memory Stick PRO Duo with a capacity up to 2 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera On the battery pack On charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of t
94. nd set the TV video input switch to video e For details see the operating instructions supplied with the TV 3 Press gt to turn on the camera Control button Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen Press lt P gt on the control button to select the desired image e When using your camera abroad it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system page 55 On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi use terminal DSC W50 or the A V cable DSC W30 W40 The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom etc PAL M system Brazil PAL N system Argentina Paraguay Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria France Guiana Iran Iraq Monaco Russia Ukraine etc AL 1no 0 esawes noA Gujjaauu0g
95. nection is made the indicator appears a CaCO ay Print Allin This Folder DPOF image Select This image Cancel 74 The camera is set to playback mode then an image and the print menu appear on the screen Stage 3 Printing Regardless of what the mode dial is set to the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2 1 Select the desired printing method with A on the control button then press All In This Folder Prints all the images in the folder DPOF image Prints all the images with a DY Print order mark page 76 regardless of the displayed image Select Selects images and prints all the selected images Select the image you want to print with lt gt then press The YW mark appears on the selected image To select other images repeat this procedure Select Print with V then press This image Prints a displayed image e If you select This image and set Index to On in step 2 you can print a set of the same images as an index image 2 Select print settings with A V lt gt Index Size Default gt Date Off gt Quantity 1 gt Exit OK Index Select On to print as an index image Size Select the size of the printing sheet Date Select Day amp Time or Date to insert the date and time on images When you choose Date t
96. o your computer as follows For a computer with a Memory Stick slot Remove the Memory Stick Duo from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Insert the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor in the computer and copy the images If the Memory Stick PRO Duo is not recognized see page 88 For a computer without a Memory Stick slot Follow Stages 1 through 4 on pages 59 to 63 to copy images e When using Windows 2000 Me install the supplied software before proceeding With Windows XP the installation is unnecessary The screen displays shown in this section are the examples for copying images from Memory Stick Duo Stage 1 Preparing the camera and the computer 1 Insert a Memory Stick Duo with recorded images into the camera e When copying images in the internal memory this step is unnecessary 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera or connect the camera to a wall outlet wall socket with the AC Adaptor not supplied e When you copy images to your computer using a battery pack with little remaining charge copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon dajndwoa noA Guisn iz 3 Press gt to turn on the camera and the computer 59 Stage 2 Connecting the camera and your computer DSC W50 To the multi connector To the USB jack DSC W30 W
97. oes not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set as the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by the manufacturer to determine that the set is in safe operating condition Read this first CAUTION Replace the battery with the specified type only Otherwise fire or injury may result For Customers in the U S A and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recyc
98. plied with the printer If you select Exit during printing images may not print Disconnect and connect the cable for multi use terminal DSC W50 or the USB cable DSC W30 W40 again If you still cannot print your images disconnect the cable turn the printer off and then on then connect the cable again e Movies cannot be printed e Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer may not be printed Printing is canceled e You disconnected the cable for multi use terminal DSC WS50 or the USB cable DSC W30 W40 before the gt PictBridge Connecting mark disappears Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode e The printer does not provide these functions Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not e The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer Consult the printer manufacturer t6 is printed on the date inserted part of the image e Images that do not have the recording data cannot be printed with the date inserted Set Date to Off and print the image again page 75 Cannot select the print size e Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size Cannot print the image at the size selected e If you have changed the paper size after having the cable for multi use terminal DSC W50 or the USB cable DSC W30 W40 conn
99. printer to connect e USB Connect is set to PictBridge however the camera is connected to a non PictBridge compliant device Check the device e The connection is not established Disconnect the cable for multi use terminal DSC WS0 or the USB cable DSC W30 W40 and connect it again If an error message is indicated on the printer refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer Connect to PictBridge device e You tried to print images before the printer connection was established Connect to a PictBridge compliant printer No printable image You tried to execute DPOF image without placing a DPOF Print order mark on the image s e You tried to execute All In This Folder while a folder that holds only movies was selected You cannot print movies Printer busy Paper error No Paper Ink error Low Ink No Ink e Check the printer Printer error e Check the printer e Check if the image you want to print is corrupted 94 Oe e The data transmission to the printer may not be completed yet Do not disconnect the cable for multi use terminal DSC W50 or the USB cable DSC W30 W40 Processing e The printer is canceling the current print job You cannot print until it is finished This may take time depending on the printer a Others G On the Memory Stick Notes on using a Memory Stick Duo not supplied e You cannot record edit or de
100. r when you attach movies to your e mail messages e Note that the original movie is deleted and that number is skipped Also note that you cannot restore files once you cut them OK See the following procedure 2 Cancel Cancels division 43 44 101_0001 101_0003 n T T 1 2 3 i Y 101_0002 Cutting scene A 1 A 2 B 3 J Y A 101_0002 Divide 101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005 Cutting scene B 101_0004 1 3 A 2 B 101_0005 Divide 101_0005 is divided into 101_0006 and 101_0007 Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary 101_0004 101_0007 1 3 A 2 B fi j amp 101_0006 A Delete Delete Only the desired scenes remain 1 3 2 n Y 101_0006 Procedure Display the movie to be divided Press MENU to display the menu Select Ye Divide with lt gt on the control button then press Select OK with A then press The playback of the movie starts For details on the operation amp page 30 Example Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration For details on the operation amp page 30 Press at the desired cutting point o 30 Dividing Point e When you want
101. rrectly when copying images from your computer page 65 Folder error e A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the Memory Stick Duo For example 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE Select another folders or create a new folder page 51 Cannot create more folders The folder with a name beginning with 999 exists on the Memory Stick Duo You cannot create any folders if this is the case Cannot record e The camera cannot record images in the selected folder Select a different folder page 52 File error e An error occurred while the image was playing back File protect e Release the protection page 41 Image size over e You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back on your camera Cannot divide e The movie is not long enough to be divided shorter than about two seconds e The file is not a movie Invalid operation You are trying to play back a file that is not compatible with the camera WA Vibration warning indicator e Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light Use the flash or mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera x Q S lt gt 2 gt Q Q Q 93 640 Fine is not available 640 Fine size movies can be recorded only using a Memory Stick PRO Duo Insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo or set the image size to a size other than 640 Fine Enable
102. s Select Select with A V then press Select the image you want to protect with A W lt gt then press A green O indicator appears on the selected image O green Repeat step to protect other images Press MENU Select OK with then press The O indicator turns white The selected images are protected e To protect all images in the folder select All In This Folder in step and press Select On with gt then press For details on the operation amp page 30 To cancel the protection In single image mode Press in step or of To protect images in single image mode In index mode Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step of To protect images in index mode Press to turn the o indicator gray Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected Press MENU select OK with gt and then press To cancel protection of all images in the folder Select All In This Folder in step of To protect images in index mode and press Select Off with gt then press nuaw ay buisn a e Note that formatting the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo erases all the data stored on the recording media even if images are protected and these images cannot be recovered It may take some time to protect an image Adds a Y Print order mark to images you want to print page 76 S
103. sics so you can enjoy your camera It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial page 28 the menus page 30 and so on esaues ay Bulholuz E 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 the shutter Press the shutter AE AF lock indicator Then press the button fully down button halfway Flashing lit beeps shutter button straight away down fully down To shoot a still image difficult to focus on Focus page 33 If the image looks blurred even after focusing it may be because of camera shake See Hints for preventing blur as follows 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 the 2 second delay self timer or a tripod may be effective Also using the flash in dark places is 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 Shutter speed Length of time the camera receives Exposure light Aperture Size of the opening allowing light to pass through I H ISO Recording sensitivity Overe
104. signed USB Connect Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for multi use terminal DSC W50 or the USB cable DSC W30 W40 PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer page 73 PTP When PTP Picture Transfer Protocol is set and the camera is connected to a computer the images in the recording folder on the camera are copied to the computer Compatible with Windows XP and Mac OS X Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device page 60 lt 2 Auto The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant printer pages 60 and 73 e If the camera and a PictBridge compliant printer cannot be connected when set to Auto change the setting to PictBridge If the camera and a computer or other USB device cannot be connected when set to Auto change the setting to Mass Storage 54 For details on the operation amp page 46 Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment Different countries and regions use different TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen check page 79 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode e g for
105. sing a PictBridge compliant printer page 73 You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer Printing directly using a Memory Stick compliant printer You can print images with a Memory Stick compliant printer For details see the operating instructions supplied with the printer Printing using a computer You can copy images to a computer using the Cyber shot Viewer software in the supplied CD ROM and print the images Printing at a shop page 76 z You can take a Memory Stick Duo containing images shot with Sa your camera to a photo printing service shop You can make a DY Print order mark on images that you want to print out in advance pO 72 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer P4 PictBridge e PictBridge is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association In single image mode You can print a single image on a printing sheet In index mode You can print several images at a reduced size on a printing sheet You can print a set of either the same images or different images An index print function may not be provided depending on the printer The q
106. 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 Y 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 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 Duo There are two types of Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo you can use a Memory Stick Duo with your camera Memory Stick you cannot use a Memory Stick with your camera Other memory cards cannot be used e For details on Memory Stick Duo see page 95 When using a Memory Stick Duo with Memory Stick compatible equipment You can use the Memory Stick Duo by inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor not supplied Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Notes on the battery pack e Charge the battery pack supplied before using the camera for the first time gt step 1 in Read This First The battery pack can be charged even if it is not completely discharged Also even if the battery pack is not fully charged you can use the partially charged capacity of the
107. tically e Start Media Check Tool page 66 e Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on page 60 The image cannot be played back on a computer e If you are using Cyber shot Viewer refer to the Help e Consult the computer or software manufacturer The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer e You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the Memory Stick Duo Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer then play back the movie from the hard disk page 59 You cannot print an image e Check the printer settings Q S gt 3 gt Q Q Qe Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera e Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera such as 101MSDCF page 64 e Operate correctly page 65 Images are not displayed correctly with Cyber shot Viewer e Make sure the folder of the images is registered in Viewed folders If the images are not displayed even if the folder is registered in Viewed folders update the database page 69 You cannot find images imported with Cyber shot Viewer e Look in the My Pictures folder 87 a If you have changed the default settings refer to Changing the Folder to be imported on page 69 and check what folder is used for importing You want to change the Folder to be imported
108. uantity of images that can be printed as an index image differ depending on the printer e You cannot print movies If the amp indicator flashes on the screen of the camera for about five seconds error notification check the connected printer Stage 1 Preparing the camera Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer via a USB connection When connecting the camera to a printer that is recognized when USB Connect is set to Auto Stage 1 is unnecessary Index lever MENU button Control Button e It is recommended to use a fully charged battery pack or an AC Adaptor not supplied to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing 1 Press MENU to display the menu 2 Press P on the control button to select amp Setup s ew jns Bunud E 3 Select E Setup2 with Y then select USB Connect with A V gt 4 Select PictBridge with gt A then press Setup 2 m File Number _ apictBridgel B Conne PTP Video Out Mass Storage Clock Set Auto The USB mode is set 73 Stage 2 Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Connect the camera to the printer DSC W50 To the multi connector Cable for multi use terminal To the USB jack DSC w30 W40 USB cable aS gt To the USB jack To the Y USB jack 2 Turn on your camera and the printer After the con
109. ure Cancel Cancels the copying Insert a Memory Stick Duo having 32 MB or larger capacity Select OK with A on the control button then press The message All data in internal memory will be copied Ready appears Select OK with A then press Copying starts Copying 102_COPY e Use a fully charged battery pack or the AC Adaptor not supplied If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge the battery pack may run out causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data e You cannot copy individual images The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying To delete the contents of the internal memory remove the Memory Stick Duo after copying then execute the Format command in Internal Memory Tool page 50 e You cannot select a folder copied on a Memory Stick Duo Even if you copy data a LY Print order mark is not copied 52 A Setup 1 For details on the operation amp page 46 The default settings are marked with Y LCD Backlight DSC W50 only Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with battery pack vo Bright Normal Brightens e You can change the setting with Screen display switch button step 5 in Read This First Selecting Bright uses up the battery pack charge faster
110. w illumination There is no effect on the recorded image The eyes of the subject come out red e Set Red Eye Reduction in the Setup menu to On page 48 e Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the recommended shooting distance using the flash step 5 in Read This First e Light the room and shoot the subject Dots appear and remain on the screen e This is not a malfunction These dots are not recorded page 8 Read This First The image seen through the finder does not indicate the actual recordable range e The parallax phenomenon is occurring when the subject is close To confirm the recordable range use the LCD screen Cannot shoot images in succession e The internal memory or Memory Stick Duo is full Delete unnecessary images step 6 in Read This First e The battery level is low Install charged battery pack Viewing images Refer to Computers page 86 in conjunction with the following items 84 Your camera cannot play back images e Press gt step 6 in Read This First e The folder file name has been changed on your computer page 65 e When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera playback on your camera is not guaranteed e The camera is in USB mode Delete the USB connection page 63 The date and time are not displayed
111. xposure The exposure is automatically set to the too much light proper value in the auto adjustment mode Whitish image However you can adjust it manually using the functions below Adjusting EV Allows you to adjust the exposure that has been determined by the camera step 5 in Read This First Metering Mode Correct exposure Underexposure Allows you to change the part of the too little light subject to be measured to determine the Darker image exposure page 34 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 To adjust the ISO sensitivity page 35 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 when the exposure is insufficient the image may become darker Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions Example The color of an image affected by light sources m S amp gt oD Q amp 3 S Weather lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent A r ZNI gt gt m M x CC DF A we E Characteristics of light White standard Bluish Blue tinged Reddish
112. you use it more and more and as time passes If the battery operating time seems shortened considerably a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life Buy a new battery pack The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used s1a o E 97 98 On the battery charger On the battery charger e Do not charge any battery pack other than the supplied NP BG type battery packs in the battery charger supplied with your camera Batteries other than the specified kind may leak overheat or explode if you attempt to charge them posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns e Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger If you leave the charged battery pack in the charger battery life may be decreased When the CHARGE lamp flashes this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type have been inserted Check that the battery pack is the specified type If the battery pack is the specified type remove the battery pack replace it with new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly If the battery charger operates correctly a battery error may have occurred If the battery charger is dirty charging may not be performed successfully Clean the battery charger with dry cloth etc Precautions Do not use store the camera in

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