Sony DSC-W5 User Manual

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10Enjoying the cameraBasic techniques for better imagesWhen you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Aut

11Enjoying the cameraYou can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera

12Adjusting the ISO sensitivityISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films)

13Enjoying the cameraA digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becom

14Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”)* Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or p

15Enjoying the cameraIdentifying partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.A Shutter button (t step 5 in “Read This First”)B Mode di

16I For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button(t step 5 in “Read This First”)For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (t step 6 in “Read This F

17Enjoying the cameraIndicators on the screenSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.When shooting still imagesWhen shooting moviesABC:3

18CDEDisplay Indication (DSC-W7/W17 only) Image size (t step 4 in “Read This First”)FINE STD Image quality (33)Recording folder (50)• This does not a

19Enjoying the cameraWhen playing back still imagesWhen playing back moviesABCC:32:00101VGA1.3M10112/12+2.0EVF3.5500VOLUMEBACK/NEXTDisplay Indication

2To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer

20DE8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folderC:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (86)00:00:12 Counter (22)Display IndicationDo no

21Enjoying the cameraChanging the screen displayEach time you press the (Display/LCD on/off) button, the display changes as follows.• When you set t

22Number of still images and recording time of moviesThe tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for movies that can

23Enjoying the cameraWhen you do not have a “Memory Stick” (Recording with the internal memory)The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. This memory is

24G:\Yamashita\W5W7W15W17\2586568111\2586568121_UGuide\01GB-DSCW5W7\040BAS.fmmaster:RightDSC-W5/W7/W15/W172-586-568-12(1)Battery life and number of im

25Enjoying the cameraUsing the mode dialSet the mode dial to the desired function.Still image shooting modes: Auto adjustment modeAllows easy shooting

26Scene SelectionFor details t step 5 in “Read This First”For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of func

27Enjoying the camera• Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated by [”], for example, 1”.• When you set the shutter speed slower, using a t

28Using the menuUsing menu items1 Turn on the power and set the mode dial.Items available vary depending on the mode dial position.2 Press MENU to dis

29For details on the operation t page 28Using the menuMenu itemsThe menu items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Only the available

3Note: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 limi

30For details on the operation t page 28Shooting menuThe default settings are marked with .Manually adjusts the exposure.Toward – Toward +• For deta

31Using the menuFor details on the operation t page 28You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in a

32For details on the operation t page 28z If the subject is out of focusWhen shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or w

33Using the menuFor details on the operation t page 28Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when t

34For details on the operation t page 28Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button.On the [Mult

35Using the menuFor details on the operation t page 28The maximum number of continuous shots(Units: images)Selects the frame interval in the [Multi B

36For details on the operation t page 28Allows you to shoot an image with special effects.• This setting is not maintained when the power is turned o

37For details on the operation t page 28Using the menuViewing menuThe default settings are marked with .Selects the folder containing the image you

38For details on the operation t page 28Protects images against accidental erasure.To protect images in single-image mode1 Display the image you want

39Using the menuFor details on the operation t page 28To cancel the protectionIn single-image modePress z in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in sin

4Notes on using your cameraTypes of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied)The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick”. The

40For details on the operation t page 28ImageRepeat1 Select [Interval], [Image] and [Repeat] with v/V/b/B on the control button.2 Select [Start] with

41Using the menuFor details on the operation t page 28• You cannot resize to an image size of 3:2.• When you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and lower

42For details on the operation t page 28Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_

43Using the menuFor details on the operation t page 285 Press z at the desired cutting point.• When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [c/C

44Using the Setup screenUsing Setup itemsYou can change the default settings using the Setup screen.1 Turn on the power.2 Press MENU to display the me

45Using the Setup screenFor details on the operation t page 44 Camera 11The default settings are marked with .Selects the auto focus operation mode.

46For details on the operation t page 44• When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows.• The maximum zoom scale of s

47Using the Setup screenFor details on the operation t page 44The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surrou

48For details on the operation t page 44 Camera 22The default settings are marked with .Enlarges the setting indicator temporarily when you press

49Using the Setup screenFor details on the operation t page 44 Internal Memory ToolThis item does not appear when a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the

5Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for models with an LCD finder) and lens• The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high

50For details on the operation t page 44 Memory Stick ToolThis item appears only when a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camera.The default settings

51Using the Setup screenFor details on the operation t page 44G:\Yamashita\W5W7W15W17\2586568111\2586568121_UGuide\01GB-DSCW5W7\060SET.fmmaster:Right

52For details on the operation t page 44 Setup 11The default settings are marked with .Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the ca

53Using the Setup screenFor details on the operation t page 44 Setup 22The default settings are marked with .Selects the method used to assign file

54For details on the operation t page 44Sets the date and time.Clock SetOKSelect [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then, perform the pr

55Using your computerUsing your computerEnjoying your Windows computerFor details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh comput

56The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera.Recommended environment for copying imagesOS (pre-installed): Micros

57Using your computerCopying images to your computerThis section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example.You can copy images from

58• When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary.2 Insert the sufficiently charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the camer

59Using your computerG:\Yamashita\W5W7W15W17\2586568111\2586568121_UGuide\01GB-DSCW5W7\070PC.fmmaster:RightDSC-W5/W7/W15/W172-586-568-12(1)• For Windo

6For full use of the digital still cameraPrepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode“Read This First” (separate volume)1 Prepare the battery2

605 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next].The “Completing the Scanne

61Using your computer3 Double-click the [My Documents] folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste].Th

62x For Windows 2000/Me/XP1 Double-click on the tasktray.2 Click (Sony DSC) t [Stop].3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click

63Using your computerViewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick”)This section describes the process using a Wind

64Using the supplied softwareThis section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example.The supplied CD-ROM contains two software appli

65Using your computer5 Remove the CD-ROM as the shortcut icons of “PicturePackage Menu” and “PicturePackage destination Folder” are displayed after th

66Using your Macintosh computerYou can copy images to your computer and create a video CD using “ImageMixerVCD2” (supplied).OS (pre-installed): Mac OS

67Using your computerTo disconnect the USB cable/ remove the “Memory Stick”/turn off the cameraDrag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory

68Printing still imagesHow to print still imagesPrinting directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 69)You can print images by connecting the

69Printing still imagesPrinting images directly using a PictBridge compliant printerEven if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot usin

7Table of contentsNotes on using your camera ...4Basic techniques for better images

701 Connect the (USB) jack on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied USB cable.2 Turn on your camera and the printer.After th

71Printing still images[Size]Select the size of the printing sheet.[Date]Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images.• When

72Printing at a shopYou can take a “Memory Stick” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop suppor

73Printing still images1 Display the index screen. (t step 6 in “Read This First”)2 Press MENU to display the menu.3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press

74Connecting your camera to your TVViewing images on a TV screenYou can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV.Turn off both your

75Connecting your camera to your TVOn TV color systemsIf you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the A/V cab

76TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.Please understand that you give your consent t

77TroubleshootingThe battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quick

78• 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 “Mem

79TroubleshootingThe close-up (Macro) function does not work.• (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode), or (Candle mode) is selected for the Scene mode

8Viewing menu ... 37 (Folder)- (Protect)DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Re

80The image seen through the finder does not indicate the actual recordable range.• The parallax phenomenon is occurring when the subject is close. To

81TroubleshootingYou have deleted an image by mistake.• Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you set protection on

82The Removable disk icon does not appear on the computer screen when you connect your computer to the camera.• Follow the procedure below to install

83TroubleshootingCannot insert a “Memory Stick”.• Insert it in the correct direction (t step 3 in “Read This First”).Cannot record on a “Memory Stick

84A connection cannot be established.• The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge standard. Consul

85Troubleshooting• The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the camera (page 71) or the printer.

86Warning indicators and messagesIf a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your camera has a self-diagnosis display. The last two digi

87TroubleshootingMemory Stick locked• Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 89).No memory space in intern

88Enable printer to connect• [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. Check the dev

89OthersOthersOn the “Memory Stick”A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this

9Enjoying your Windows computer ...55Copying images to your computer...

90Notes on using a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied)• To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Mem

91OthersG:\Yamashita\W5W7W15W17\2586568111\2586568121_UGuide\01GB-DSCW5W7\110MS.fmmaster:RightDSC-W5/W7/W15/W172-586-568-12(1)On the battery charger a

92G:\Yamashita\W5W7W15W17\2586568111\2586568121_UGuide\01GB-DSCW5W7\110MS.fmmaster:RightDSC-W5/W7/W15/W172-586-568-12(1)• If the poles of the batterie

93OthersG:\Yamashita\W5W7W15W17\2586568111\2586568121_UGuide\01GB-DSCW5W7\110MS.fmmaster:RightDSC-W5/W7/W15/W172-586-568-12(1)Precautionsx Do not leav

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95OthersBC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH battery chargerPower requirementsAC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 3 WOutput voltage AA: DC 1.4V 400 mA × 2AAA: DC 1.4 V 160 mA ×

96IndexIndexAA/V cable...74Accessories suppliedt in “Read This First”AE/AF indicatort step 5 in “Read This First”AF Illumin

97IndexHolding the camerat step 5 in “Read This First”IIdentifying parts...15Image file storage destinations and file names...

98RREC Mode...34Red Eye Reduction...46Resize ...40Rewind/Fast forwardt step 6 in

99Trademarks• is a trademark of Sony Corporation.• “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, , “Mag