Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC-W300 For details on advanced operations, please read “Cybershot Handbook” (PDF) and “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-W300 Serial No. ___________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For Customers in the U.S.A.
[ 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. 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.
Read this first CAUTION Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. 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 recycling location nearest you.
[ 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.
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery.
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................... 2 Read this first ............................................................................................ 4 Notes on using the camera ...................................................................... 8 Getting started ................................................................................. 9 Checking the accessories supplied .........................................................
Notes on using the camera [ Internal memory and “Memory Stick Duo” back up [ Notes on the LCD screen and lens Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the internal memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” may be damaged. Be sure to make a backup copy to protect your data. • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) • Wrist strap (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) • CD-ROM (1) – Cyber-shot application software – “Cyber-shot Handbook” – “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by bei
1 Preparing the battery pack For customers in the USA and Canada Plug For customers in countries/regions other than the USA and Canada ɟ ɟ CHARGE lamp CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHARGE lamp lights up, and charging starts. When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Normal charge).
2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) ɟ Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover ɠ With the terminal side facing the lens, insert the “Memory Stick Duo” until it clicks into place. Insert the battery pack while pressing the battery eject lever with the tip of the battery pack. 1 Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied). 3 Insert the battery pack. 4 Close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover.
[ To remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. “Memory Stick Duo” Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then push the “Memory Stick Duo” in once. Battery pack Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack. • Never remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the “Memory Stick Duo”/internal memory.
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button HOME button 1 2 3 z button ɟ Control button 1 Press POWER button. 2 Set the clock with the control button. 1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z. • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “Picture Motion Browser” in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.
Shooting images easily Microphone Finder Flash Record lamp Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp Macro button ɠ Shutter button W/T (Zoom) button DISP button Mode dial MENU button Flash button Tripod receptacle (bottom) Self-timer button Control button 1 Select the desired function from the mode dial. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select When shooting movies: Select . . 2 Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your body to steady it.
Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display [ Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. Easy Shooting Allows easy shooting with easy-to-see indicators. Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). You can adjust other settings using the menu.
Fireworks Shoots fireworks in all their splendor. Underwater Shoots underwater in natural colors using a water-proof housing. [ W/T Using the zoom Press T to zoom, press W to undo zoom. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Flash Auto Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting).
Shooting in Smile Shutter mode When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Select (Smile Shutter) mode from the mode dial. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus while aiming the camera at the subject to be shoot. 3 Press the shutter button all the way down. The Smile Shutter enters standby. Smile Detection mark/Number of images Smile Detection frame (Orange) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator This indicates the current smile level.
Viewing/deleting images (Index)/ (playback zoom) button (playback zoom) button Speaker MENU button Multi connector (bottom) HOME button ɟ Control button (Slideshow) button (Playback) button 1 Press (Playback). If you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press again. 2 Select an image with b/B on the control button. Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.
[ To view an index screen Press (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. Then, select an image with v/V/b/B. To return to the single image screen, press z. • In the default setting, images are displayed in Date View (when using the “Memory Stick Duo”) or in Folder View (when using the internal memory). You can change the View Mode by selecting (View Images) on the HOME screen when using the “Memory Stick Duo” (page 22).
[ To view images on TV Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). To the multi connector To audio/video input jacks Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) To view on HD (High Definition) TV, an HD Output Adaptor Cable (not supplied) is needed. • If you set the image size to [16:9], you can record images in the size that fills the entire screen of the HD TV. • You cannot view movies output in [HD (1080i)] signal format. Set [COMPONENT] to [SD] when shooting movies.
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing). HOME button z button ɟ ɠ Control button 1 Press HOME to display the HOME screen. Shooting Shooting Shoot photos or movies Category Item Guide 2 Select a category with b/B on the control button. 3 Select an item with v/V, then press z.
For details on the operation 1 page 21 HOME items Pressing HOME displays the following items. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Details on each item are displayed in the guide at the bottom of the screen. Categories Items Shooting Shooting View Images Date View Folder View Favorites Slideshow Slideshow Music Tool Download Music Print Print Manage Memory Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool Format Change REC.Folder Format Music Create REC.
Using menu items MENU button z button ɟ ɠ Control button 1 Press MENU to display the menu. Function Guide • The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode. • Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode. 2 Select a desired menu item with v/V on the control button. • If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing v/V until the item appears on the screen. 3 Select a setting with b/B.
For details on the operation 1 page 23 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing), and the mode dial position in the shooting mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Shooting menu Scene Selection Selects the settings pre-adjusted to match various scene conditions. Image Size Selects the image size. Flash Selects the flash setting in Easy Shooting mode.
For details on the operation 1 page 23 Viewing menu (Delete) (View Mode) (Date List) (Filter by Faces) Deletes images. Switches the View Mode. Selects the playback date. Plays back images filtered to meet certain conditions. (Add/Remove Favorites) Registers images to Favorites or removes images from Favorites. (Slideshow) Sets and performs the Slideshow (playback of a series of images). (Retouch) Retouches still images. (Multi-Purpose Resize) Changes the image size according to usage.
Enjoying your computer You can view images shot with the camera on a computer. By using the software in the CDROM (supplied), you can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. For details, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” in the CD-ROM (supplied). Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) For Windows users For Macintosh users USB connection Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP* SP2, Windows Vista* Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.
Viewing “Cyber-shot Handbook” “Cyber-shot Handbook” in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to use the camera in detail. Adobe Reader is required to view it. [ For Windows users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The screen below appears. [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Select the [Handbook] folder and copy “Handbook.pdf” stored in the [GB] folder to your computer.
Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 16). [ When shooting still images A Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size Mode dial/Menu (Scene Selection) Mode dial White balance • The indicators are limited in Easy Shooting mode.
Color Saturation PictBridge connecting View Mode V VOLUME Adjusting volume C Recording folder Playback folder Filter by Faces 96 Number of recordable images Favorites 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder 00:25:05 Recordable time (hours : minutes : seconds) Protect Print order (DPOF) mark Zoom scaling VOL.
AF range finder frame + Spot metering cross hair N Playback Playback bar Histogram • 30 appears when histogram display is disabled.
Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and number of images you can record/view The numbers shown in the following tables assume a fully charged battery pack (supplied) is used at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). The numbers shown for images you can record/view are approximations and allow for changing of the “Memory Stick Duo” as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated in the table depending on the conditions of use.
Recordable number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of still images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions. • Even if the capacity of your recording media is the same as the one in the table below, the number of still images and the length of time for movies may be different. • You can select the image size from the menu (pages 23, 24).
[ The approximate recordable time of movies The numbers in the table below show the approximate maximum recordable time obtained by totaling all movie files. The maximum length of time you can shoot continuously is about 10 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Internal memory “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with the camera Approx.
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF). If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook”. 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 22). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication. • The battery pack is discharged. Insert the charged battery pack (page 10). • The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one. Cannot charge the battery pack.
Viewing images Cannot play back images. • Press (Playback) (page 18). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another camera. • The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection. • Playback is impossible if the Smile Shutter is in standby mode. Exit standby mode by pressing the shutter button all the way down.
Precautions [ Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold 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. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject to rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera.
Specifications Camera [Power, general] [System] Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1, 3.6 V NP-FG1 (not supplied), 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting, LCD screen on): 1.4 W Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage temperature: –20 to +60°C (–4 to +140°F) Dimensions: 94.3 × 59.0 × 26.8 mm (3 3/4 × 2 3/8 × 1 1/16 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass: Approx. 187 g (6.6 oz) (including NP-BG1 battery pack, strap, etc.
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