Sony DSCW80P User Manual

© 2007 Sony Corporation 3-094-994-11(1)Digital Still CameraCyber-shot HandbookDSC-W80/W85/W90Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thor

10Basic techniques for better imagesA digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.If it contains a large number of pixels, th

100Troubleshooting• Set the mode dial to when shooting movies.• The image size is set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of the following:

101TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThe flash does not work.• The flash is set to (Flash forced off) (page 24).• You cannot use the flash when:– [REC M

102TroubleshootingVertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.• The smear phenomenon is occurring and white or black streaks a

103TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThe image appears rough right after playback starts.• The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to i

104Troubleshooting• Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal from both the computer and the camera, and connect it again firmly.• Disconnect all eq

105TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThe image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer.• You are playing back the movie dir

106TroubleshootingCannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo”.• Insert it in the correct direction.Cannot format a “Memory Stick Duo”.• You are using the “Memo

107TroubleshootingTroubleshootingCannot print images with the date.• Using “Picture Motion Browser”, you can print images with date (page 87).• This c

108Troubleshooting“---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.• Images that do not have the recording data cannot be printed with t

109TroubleshootingWarning indicators and messagesIf a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your camera has a self-diagnosis display. T

11Basic techniques for better imagesThe default settings are marked with .1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing pap

110Warning indicators and messagesMemory Stick formatting errorInternal memory formatting error• Format the media again (pages 58 and 61).Memory Stick

111TroubleshootingWarning indicators and messagesMacro is invalid• The macro is unavailable under these settings (pages 24, 28).Flash settings cannot

112OthersTo use your camera abroad — Power sourcesYou can use your camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) i

113OthersOn the “Memory Stick”A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this came

114On the “Memory Stick”• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” under the following conditions:– High temperature locations such as the hot inter

115OthersOn the battery packOn charging the battery packWe recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F

116On the battery chargerOn the battery charger• Do not charge any other battery pack other than the NP-BG type battery packs in the battery charger s

117IndexIndexIndexAAdjusting EV ...19, 41AE/AF lock indicator...22, 44AF Illuminator ...65AF lock ...

118IndexLLandscape mode ...27Language Setting ...69LCD backlight ...18LCD Screen ...

119IndexIndexVolume...29WWarning indicators and messages...109White Bal ...

12Identifying partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.A POWER button/POWER lampB Shutter button (22)C MicrophoneD Flash (24)E AF il

120Notes on the License“C Library”, “Expat”, and “zlib” software are provided in your camera. We provide this software based on license agreements wit

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13Identifying partsO Access lampP Battery eject leverQ Multi connector (bottom)Used in the following situations:• Making a USB connection between the

14Indicators on the screenEach time you press v (DISP) button, the display changes (page 18).See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.Whe

15Indicators on the screenBCDDisplay Indication1.0m Focus preset distance (42)z AE/AF lock (22)StandbyRECStandby a movie/Recording a movieISO400 ISO n

16Indicators on the screenWhen playing back still imagesWhen playing back moviesABDisplay IndicationBattery remaining Image size (37)• is displa

17Indicators on the screenCDisplay Indication Playback MediaPlayback folder (55)• This does not appear when using internal memory.8/8 12/12 Image num

18Changing the screen displayEach time you press the v (DISP) button, the display changes as follows.• If you view images in bright outside light, adj

19Changing the screen displayz Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by displaying a histogramA histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. Press

2Notes 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 Duo”.

20Using the internal memoryThe camera has approximately 31 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Du

21Basic OperationsBasic OperationsUsing the mode dialSet the mode dial to the desired function.: Auto Adjustment modeAllows easy shooting with the set

22Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)1 Select the desired function from the mode dial.When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Sel

23Basic OperationsShooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)2Press the shutter button fully down.When shooting movies:Press the shutter button full

24Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the d

25Basic OperationsShooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)To cancel, press V ( ) again.• Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an

26Shooting still images (Scene Selection)1 Select the desired mode of Scene Selection ( , , , , , , ) with the mode dial.• For details on mode,

27Basic OperationsShooting still images (Scene Selection)Scene Selection modesThe following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions.*Whe

28Shooting still images (Scene Selection)Functions you can use in Scene SelectionFor shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition,

29Basic OperationsViewing images1 Press (Playback) button.• If you press (Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automa

3Table of contentsNotes on using your camera ...2Basic techniques for better images

30Viewing images Viewing an index screenPress (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed.Select an image with v/V/b/B.To r

31Basic OperationsDeleting images1 Press (Playback) button.2 Press MENU while display in single-image mode or in index mode.3 Select [Delete] with

32Deleting imagesWhen you select [This Image]Deletes the selected image.Select [OK] with v, then press z.When you select [Multiple Images]Selects and

33Basic OperationsLearning the various functions – HOME/MenuThe HOME screen is the basic screen used for accessing the various functions you can acces

34Learning the various functions – HOME/MenuPressing HOME button displays the following items. Details on the items are displayed on the screen by the

35Basic OperationsLearning the various functions – HOME/Menu1 Press MENU to display the menu.• The menu will be displayed only during shooting and pla

36Menu itemsThe available menu items vary depending on the camera mode.The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu

37Using functions for shootingUsing functions for shootingShooting menuThe functions in shooting mode using MENU button are described below. For detai

38Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 35Selects whether to use the Face Detect function or not.• Available only for Soft Snap when you s

39Using functions for shootingShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 35Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when

4Table of contentsPlaying back images from the HOME screen... 48 (Single Image): Playing back a single image (Index Display)

40Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 35You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects.• You can select only [Normal

41Using functions for shootingShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 35Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the num

42Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 35Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposu

43Using functions for shootingShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 35• AF stands for Auto Focus.• Distance setting information in “Focus

44Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 35z If the subject is out of focusWhen shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the

45Using functions for shootingShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 35Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a sit

46Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 35• For details on the white balance, see page 9.• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the whit

47Using functions for shootingShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 35• Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the

48Using functions for viewingPlaying back images from the HOME screenYou can select the ways to playback images.1 Press HOME.2 Select (View Images)

49Using functions for viewingPlaying back images from the HOME screenTo display the previous/next imagePress b/B while the slide show is paused.To adj

5Table of contents Language Setting...69Viewing images on a TV...

50Playing back images from the HOME screenz To add /change Music filesYou can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera t

51For details on the operation 1 page 35Using functions for viewingViewing menuThis section explains the menu items available when you press MENU butt

52Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 35When you select [Trimming]• The image size that you can trim may vary depending on the image.• Th

53Using functions for viewingViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 35Protects images against accidental erasure.To protect an image1 Select

54Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 35To cancel the protectionSelect the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it b

55Using functions for viewingViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 35Selects the folder containing the image you want to playback when usin

56Customizing the settingsCustomizing the Manage Memory feature and the SettingsYou can change the default settings using (Manage Memory) or (Sett

57Customizing the settingsCustomizing the Manage Memory feature and the SettingsFor details on the operation 1 page 565 Select the desired setting wit

58For details on the operation 1 page 56 Manage Memory Memory Tool — Memory Stick ToolThis item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in

59Customizing the settingsManage Memory For details on the operation 1 page 56Changes the folder currently used for recording images.1 Select [Change

6Table of contentsIndex ... 117Index

60Manage Memory For details on the operation 1 page 56Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” h

61Customizing the settingsManage Memory For details on the operation 1 page 56 Memory Tool — Internal Memory ToolThis item does not appear when a “Mem

62For details on the operation 1 page 56 Settings Main settings — Main Settings 1The default settings are marked with .Selects the sound produced whe

63Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 56 Main settings — Main Settings 2The default settings are marked with .Select

64Settings For details on the operation 1 page 56Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. Diffe

65Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 56 Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1The default settings are marked with

66Settings For details on the operation 1 page 56Selects the auto focus operation mode.• When [Face Detection] is set to [On], the AF mode is disabled

67Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 56 Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2The default settings are marked with

68Settings For details on the operation 1 page 56 Clock SettingsSets the date and time.1 Select [ Clock Settings] from (Settings) on the HOME scree

69Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 56 Language SettingSelects the language to be used to display the menu items, w

7Basic techniques for better imagesWhen you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember t

70Viewing images on a TVViewing images on a TVYou can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV.The connection varies according to t

71Viewing images on a TVViewing images on a TVYou can view an image recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with

72Viewing images on a TV• Set [COMPONENT] to [HD(1080i)] in [Main Settings 2] by selecting (Settings) on the HOME screen (page 63).• When using your

73Using your computerUsing your computerEnjoying your Windows computerFor details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh comput

74Enjoying your Windows computerThe following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera.Recommended environment for copying im

75Using your computerInstalling the software (supplied)You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure.• When using Windows 2000

76Copying images to your computerThis section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example.You can copy images from the camera to your

77Using your computerCopying images to your computer• With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop.“Connecting to Mass Storage...” appe

78Copying images to your computer• If no “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted, images in the internal memory appear.3 Click the check box of unwanted images

79Using your computerCopying images to your computer1 Double-click [My Computer] t [Removable Disk] t [DCIM].• If the “Removable Disk” icon is not dis

8Basic techniques for better imagesYou can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light th

80Copying images to your computerThis section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the “My Documents” folder.1 Click [Start] t [My Doc

81Using your computerCopying images to your computerThe image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo”.Example

82Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”)This section describes the process using a Windows computer as

83Using your computerUsing the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advanta

84Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)2 Connect the camera to your computer with the cable for multi-use terminal.After the camera is automat

85Using your computerUsing the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)Year display screenMonth display screenHour display screen• To list images from a pa

86Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)Images can be saved in CD or DVD as a data disc.• CD burner drive or DVD burner drive required.• The fo

87Using your computerUsing the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)Preparing images stored on the computer for viewingTo view them, register the folder

88Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)1 Click [Start] t [Control Panel] (in Windows 2000, [Start] t [Settings] t [Control Panel]), then doubl

89Using your computerUsing the “Music Transfer” (supplied)You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory with desired Music files using

9Basic techniques for better imagesThe apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.Example: The color of an image affected by

90Using your Macintosh computerYou can copy images to your Macintosh computer.• “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible with Macintosh computers.Th

91Using your computerUsing your Macintosh computer4 View images on the computer.Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder

92Printing still imagesHow to print still imagesWhen you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before print

93Printing still imagesPrinting images directly using a PictBridge compliant printerEven if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot usin

94Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer1 Connect the camera to the printer.2 Press (Playback) and turn on your camera and th

95Printing still imagesPrinting images directly using a PictBridge compliant printerWhen the [Layout] is not set to [1-up/Borderless] or [1-up/Border]

96Printing at a shopYou can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop su

97Printing still imagesPrinting at a shop1 Press MENU while displaying images in single-image mode or in index mode.2 Select [DPOF] with v/V and selec

98TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.Please understand that you give your consent t

99TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThe battery pack cannot be inserted.• Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever.Cannot turn on