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To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. OaUtlOn tO R_DUCETI_ RiSKOr ELECTRICSHOOK aO nor _E_OVaCOVE_ {O_BaCK_. This symbol is intended to alert lhe user to tile plvsence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure lhal may be of sufficient magnitude to conslilule a risk of eleclric shock to persons.
IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operaling the appliance, attd keep this tnauual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautiotts and ittstructions on the appliance, or the otte described iu the operating instructions and adhere to them. Cleaning Unplug tile _t fi'om tile wall outlet belorc cle_ming or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Lightning SafetyCheck For _ldded protectkm lfir this set during a ligbming storm, or when it is lefi un_ttended and unused lfir long periods ol lime, unplug it h'om tile w_dl oullel and disconnecl the nntenna or cnble system. This will prevent dmnage to tile set due to lightning and power-line surges.
Readthis first Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or ittjury may result. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.:DSC-W51) Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Tdephone No.: 858-942-2230 RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithiuln-lon recyclable. _)LI can This device complies with Part 15 of tile FCC Rules.
Note: Disposalof Old Electrical & Electronic This equipment has been tested and lbund to comply with the limits lor a Clnss B digital device, lmrsuant to Part 15 ol tile FCC Rules, Equipment (Applicable in the These limits are designed tit provide reasonnble protectkm ag+dnst harmlul interllrrence in a residenti+d installation.
Noteson usingyourcamera Types of "Memory Stick" that can be used(notsupplied) The IC recording mediutn used b_ this camera is a "Memory Stick Duo". There two types of "Memory cool, dly place. This is to maintain tile bauery pack hmctions (page 97). • For details on the usable bauel T pack, see page 97. are Stick". "Memory Stick Duo": youcan use a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camera. "Memory Stick": youcannotuse a "Memory Stick" with your camera.
• Using nlay tile camera in sandy cause lnalltlncflons. • If inoistllrc condensation before using tile calnera • Do not shake malfunctions or strike or dusty occurs, (page and an inability rcnder the recording or cau_ image data • Clean the flash remove blvakdown, surlacc belore it calrlera 99). the camera.
Forfull useof the digital still camera Get more friendly with your camera • Shoot with your f_Jvorite settings (Program auto shooting) page 28 • E_\ioy various shooting/playback • Change tile default settings _ using the menu _ page 46 page 31)
Table ot contents Read this first ............................................................................................ 5 Notes on using your camera ..................................................................... 7 Basic techniques for better images ......................................................... 13 Focus Focusing on a subject successfully ................................................... 13 Exposure Adjusting the light intensity .................................................
Viewing menu .......................................................................................... 39 _-I (Folder) o-m (Prolecl) DPOF €I_ (Print) (Slide) ---_ (Resize) _:_: (Rol ile/ (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using Setup a items .............................................................................. 46 Camera ..............................................................................................
Enjoying your Windows Installing the software computer Copying images to your computer (supplied) ........................................................... 56 ............................................................ 58 .......................................................... 59 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo") ...............................................................................
Basictechniquesfor better images This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various career i functions such aS the mode dial (page 28), the menus (page 30), and so OU.
Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass tim)ugh Exposure: -- ISO = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too nmch light Whitish image Tile exposure is automatically set to the proper wflue in tile auto adjustn/eut mode. However. you can adjust it manually using tile l)mctious below. Correct exposure Adjusting EV: Allows you to adjust the exposure that has been determiued by the camera.
On the effects of lighting ject is alfecled by the lighting conditions. Example:The color of an image affected by light sources Daylight W'hilc The color However, Cloudy (sHtndal"d) Bluish Fluorescent Incandescent Blueqinged Reddish lenes are at[jusled autenmtically in the auto adjustmenl mode. you can ad.just color tones manually with [While Ball (page 35). and the image is displayed in fine detail. "hnage size" is showrJ by the number of pixels.
Selectingthe image size for use (--* step 4 in "Read This First") Pixel Many pixels (Fine image quality and large lile size) Example: Printing in up to A3 size Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size) 7M 13072x2304) IDSC-W70 the delimit Example: An attached image 1o be sent by' email Up to A3/1 lxlT'prinl setting) 3:2 I) 13072x2048) (DSC-W70) 6M (2816x2112) defauh Larger IDSC-W30/W40/W50 the _ Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio Up to A4/Sxl0"prinl setting) 3:2) i 12816x 1872) (DSC-W30/W
Identifyingparts See Ihe pages in parentheses for details of operation.
[] [] [] (Playback) button/_ "Read This First") step 6 in [] Control button Menu on: A/V/41/_'/e (_ step 2 in DC IN jack When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor /not supplied) For details, ruler to the operatiuu manual supplied with tile AC adaptur. "Read This Filwt") Menu off: {r/4e..
Indicatorsonthe screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Indicati p Mode dial (Program auto shooting) (28) When shootingstill images Camera mode (--+ ._,'_7)5 in "Read This First') • p I;_]ETGA FINE,_] _ @ _ va0" ,_SL 400 ("",l_a', / Flash mode (_ step 5 in "Read Tllis Fii:st' ) @ [,so400 Flash charging w,::x:z:_T X1.3 Fa.S+a.oEv When shootingmovies Zoom scaling (_ 47, st_7) 5 in "Read This Fii:st") _o, No.
[] ................................................. + Image size (_ sw 1) 4 irl "Read This First") N_ _[N IZI_ • 1_7M and _'_sttarc displayed only Ior the DSC-W70. is displayed only lor the DSC-W30/W40/W50. • I_11_a is displayed only when the Mulli Bursl is aclivaled. FINE STD hnage quality Recording Spot metering (34) " " cross hair AF range finder frame (33) r [] (36) folder (51) Histogram (23) • This does not appear when using internal memory.
When playing backstill images [] Indicati Battery remaining (_ sfep 1 i_ "Read This First') 3]/ ] _r_ _2006 4 _ BACK]NEXT . Ic:32:00 _2.0EV 1 1 ISO400 _ ._ _H Recording L'% E;&_2 L=&_M L-% _M ETv6A _9 hnage size _ step 4 i_l "Read This Fii_st' ) [] Playback ill "Read O--n Protect mode (28, 36) 9:30AM €VOLUME Whenplayingbackmovies mode (----_step 6 This Fii:st") (40) Print order (DPOF) (76) _L_ 3]- Change mark folder (39) • This does nol appear when using internal memory.
[] [] PictBridge connecting Recording folder (51) (74) Histogram • This does not appear when using IIN, internal Playback t/lelnory.
Changingthe screen display Each time you press tile 1ff3l/Screen display switch) button, tile display changes as follows. • By pressing I{_]1(Screen display switch) button longer, you can briglaen the LCD backlighL (DSC-W50/W70 only) _ ;tep 5 in "Ream 7"hi_ Firll " • When you _et file hislogram display to on, image intormation is displayed during playback. • The histogram does nol appear in the tolh)wing situations: While shooting When the menu is displayed.
Numlzerot still imagesand recordingtime ol movies The can The see tables sho_ be recorded values may page 15 and the approximate nmnber of still images and the length of time lk_r movies that on a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera or the internal memory. vary depending on the shooting conditions. For image size and image quality, step 4 in "Read This FirsF' Thenumberof stillimages(Theimagequalityis[Fine]ontheupperlineand [Standard]onthelowerline.
The recordingtime of movies (Units: 640(Fine) 640(Slandard ) 160 • Movies wilh ilnages from the actual : minute : seconcl) 0:02:50 0:06:00 0:12:20 0:01:20 0:02:30 0:02:50 0:05:50 0:10:40 0:21:40 (1:44:2(/ 1:31:00 0:22:40 0:42:40 0:45:30 1:31:30 2:51:2(/ 5:47:00 11:44:2(I 24:18:20 lhe size • When hour recorded image set to [640(Fine)] using earlier can Sony only models be recorded are played on a "Memory Slick back on lifts camera, PRO 0:25:10 Duo", the displ
when youI:lonot have a "Memory Stick Duo'" (Recordingwith the internal memory) The camera has 58 MB or 32 MB of internal tnemory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in tile camera, you can record images using this internal memory. • Movies wilh tile image size set to [640(Fine)] cannol be recorded using When a "Memory [Recording]: y Images the inlcmal memory.
Battery life and numberof imagesthat can be recorded/viewed The tables show tile approximate number uf images that cau be recorded/viewed attd tile battery life when you shuot images in [Normal] mode with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and at att ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F1. The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into accouut changittg tile "Memory Stick Duo" as ttecessary.
Usingtile modedial Set Ihe mode dial to Ihe desired function. Mode dial Control button Still image shootingmodes a : AutoAdjustment mode Alle'_ s ensy shoeting This First" P: with the settings adjusted autoal:Jtic:dly. .we]) 5 in "R(_ad _ ProgramAutomode Allows _ou to shoot with the exposure _lc[justed autom:lticMly (both the shutter speed and the aperture wdue/. Also you c_m select various settings using the nlenu.
SceneSelection For details _ ,vwp 5 in "Read Thi_ First" For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera.
U_i_g _he memz Usingmenuitems " ,&/v/4/l_ button button A Mode dial MENU Control 4 / Recording: Turn on the camera, Playback: Press MENU to display Select the on the control set the mode button dial. [_. DiLIErenl items are available depending 2 Press then button desired on tile position ol the mode dial and Recording/Playback mode. the menu. menu item with <1/I_ button. FINE • If the desired item is invisible, keep prcssing _/Ib until lhe ileln appears on the screen.
Menu items For detai/s on the operation (_ page 30 Menu forshooting(page32) The menu items :n':ulable vary depending are displayed on the screen. on the mede dial pesition. Only tile a_ ailable items (_/ : available) Mode dial position: _ Scene Ig_ COLOR (Color Mode) _/ _g_ (Focus) ,,/ ,,/ _/ [] (Metering Mode) _/ _/ -,/ _/ WB (White Bal) _/ V '/ iso -,/ _/ _i. (RQuality) _/ V _/ _/ 1_ (interval) ",/ _/:" ,___.
Shooting menu For detailson the operation_ page 30 The default settings are marked with ,_. You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects. B&W (B &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 • You can select only [B&W] and [Sepia] when shooting movies. • When [Mu]li Burst] is selected, the color mode is sel to [Normal].
For detailson the operation _ page 30 You can change the lk_cus method. aUR) fOCUS mode. oo (unlimited distance) 7.0m 3,0m Use tile menu Focuses on the subject subject. (Focus • When shooling il is difficult cases, 1.0m when it is difficult using to get tile preper a previously set distance focus in to the preset) a sub.iecl through to gel tile proper use of [K)cus] a net or through locus ill alllO k)cus window nlode. glass, In these is convenient.
Fordetailson the operation _ page 30 "_" If the subject is out of focus When shooting with tile subject at lhe edge of the fi'ame (or the scrcenh or when using [Cenler AF], the camera may not lbcus on a subject at die edge of die hame. In such cases, do as lollows. (!) Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, button hall\_ ay down to focus on the subject (AF lock).
Fer detailson the operation _ page 30 Ac{iusts tile color tones according to tile lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of an image look strange. Flash (_WB) Acljusts lk_rthe flash conditions. • Incandescent(_,6,_) YoU CallllO[ svlect this Jlem when sboolillg nlovies. Acliusts for places where the lighting conditions change quickly such as at a party hall or under bright lighting such as at photography studios.
Fordetailson the operation _ page 30 Selects the still image quality. Fine (FINE)(STD) Standard Records wilh wilh standard high qualily (low !high compression). Records quality compression). • For delails on file linage quality _+ page 15 Selects whether the camera performs MultiBurst([_) continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter Records 16 frames in succession you press the shutter button. button.
Fer detailson the operation _ page 30 On the [Burst] • The flash is set to _'_) (Flash kn'ced off). • When recording wilh the _lf limer, a series of a maxilnum of five images is recorded. • When lhe baltm T level is low, or when lhe internal memory or "MemoJT Slick Duo '_ is full. lhe Burst stops. • You may not be able to shoot images in the Burst mode depending on lhe Scene mode (page 29). • The recording intelval is approximately 0.9 seconds (DSC-W70) or 0.7 _conds (DSC-W3OAV40/W50).
Fordetailson the operation _ page 30 Selects the frame interval in the IMulti Burst] mode (page 36). 1/7.5 (1/7.5") 1/15 (1/15") • Select [Multi Burst[ with [Mode] first, set tfie desired setting %r [Intro.'all. When you select a fllnclion other lhinl [Multi Bursl], this flmction is unavailable. 1/30 (1/30") Adjusts the amount of flash light. + (_ +) Toward +: Makes the flash level higher. Normal - (}-) Toward : Makes the flash level lower.
Viewingmenu The default settings For detai/s on the operation _ are marked Selecls the folder centaining "Memery Slick Duo". x.','illa8. tile image OK Cancel (_) Select the desired page 30 you wanl to play back when using the camera ',villa See the following procedure. Cancels Ihe selectien. fi)lder with ,/l_ en Ihe centrel button. SelectFolder Fddcr Nam_:102MSDCF _ Crated: D 1o2 2/_ _ (_) Select [OK] with ,It, then press O.
Fordetai/son the operation _ page 30 Protects images against accidental erasure. Protect (o-,,) Exit See the Exits thel_)llowing Prolectionprocedure. function. To protect images in single-image mode (_) Disph0 the image }ou _ant to protect. @ Press MENU to display the menu. (_) Select [o....,,1(Protect) with _/1_ on the control button, then press O. The image is protected and the _ (protect) indicator appears on the image.
Fer detailson the operation _ 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 lbr 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 Ib and then press •.
Fordetailson the operation _ page 30 Repeat On Plays back images in a continuous loop. Off After all the images have bc*:nplayed back, the slide sho_ ends. Image & Folder Plays back all images in Ihe selected folder. A Plays back all images stored on Ihe "Memory Stick Duo". Start Cancel See the lk)llowing Cancels the slide show. procedure. (_) Select [lnler,,al], [Repeat] and [hnage] with &/T/41/I_ on the control button. (_) Select [Starl] wilh V/I_, Ihenpress Q. The slide show starts.
Fer detailson the operation _ page 30 • For delails on [hnage Silo] _ _t+'p 4 in "R{ad Tlli_ Fir_l" • You cannot change the size of movies or Multi Burst images. • When you change lroln a small size 1o a huge size, the inmge qualdy deteriorales. • You cannol msize the inmge size to [3:21 or [16:91. • When you resize a [3:21 or [16:91 image, the upper and lower bhJck portions will be displayed on the image.
Fordetai/son the operation _ page 30 Example:Cuttinga movienumbered101 0002 This section describes an example tile following file configuration. 101 0001 of dividing 101 a movie numbered 0003 2 101 0002 101 0002 Cutting scene A. I A Divide I0l 0002 is divided into 1010004 and 10l 0005. Culling scene B. 101 0004 101 0005 Divide 101 (1(1(/5is divkled inlo 101 0006 and 101 0007. Deleting scenes 101 A and B if they are unnecessa U.
For detailson the operation _ page 30 (_)Press • alIhedesired cutting point. • When you want cutting point • ff you wahl IOKI to adjust using to change (g) Select (Z) Select IOKI with The movie is cut. • Tile CElt movies h)lder. • You cannol with the cutting point, select 1_1tl/1111_ I (hame rewind/hn-ward) and adjust tile "/_'. the cutting ,I/V, Ii point+ _lect and press then are assigned press kinds The i?layback of file movie starts again, •.
Using the SeHp sggee_7 UsingSetupitems You can cbange the default settings using the Setup screen. J_A_7:_}_ bui{on........ Mode dial A Q MENU button button 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Press 3 MENU to display the menu. After pressing _ on the control button, go to the _= (Setup) setting, then press _ again. 4 Press _hJV/4/_ on the control button to select the item you want to set.
a Camera The default Selects settings the auto focus For details on the operation _ are marked eperation page 46 willa _. mode. Single (S AF) Automatically a(liusts the focus when the shutter button is pressed and held hall_x ay down. This mode is usefid fer sheeting statienaly subjects. Monitor(MAF) Automatically adjusts the lk)cus beferc the shutter button is pressed and held h dl\_ ay down. This mode shortens the time needed for fecusing.
Fordetai/son the operation _ page 45 • If you slide tile zoonl lever, tile zoom scale is displ_lyed. The W side of this line is Ihe optical zoom area_ {triOIhe T side is Ihe digital zoom area + W_T ×215 l Zool_l scaling indicator • Tile nlaxilllUnl zoonl scale of smarl zoom/precision zoom inchldes tile scale of lhe oplicgll zoonl, • The AF range finder fianle does not appeglr when using the digital zoonl. The [] or [] indicalor flashes.
For detailsonthe operation_ page 46 The AF illuminator The AF illunlinator is pressed hall\ray, 0fl supplies fill light to focus more easily ott a subject itt dark surroundiugs. emits red light allowing the camera to lk_ctts easily whett the shutter button until tile fucus is lucked. The It_ONindicator appears at this time. Does nol use AF illuminator. • If the AF illuminalor light does nol roach the subject sufficiently or the sub.iect has no contrast, locus will not be achieved.
Internal MemoryTOOl Tiffs ilem does nol appear when a "iVlenaory The default seltings are marked with _. Formats tile illternal Slick Fordetai/son the operation_ page 46 Duo" is inserted in tile camera. memory. • Note ll_al kwmalting irrevocably erases all data in the inlernal memory, including even prolecled images. _OK Cancel t Cancels Sec the l_)llowing procedure. the formalling. (_) Select [OKI with • on the control button, then press O.
MemoryStick Tool This ilem appears only when a "Menlory The default settings are marked witla 8. For detai/s o, the operatic, _ Slick Duo" Formats tile "Memory Stick Duo". A commercially formatted, and call be used ilnmediately. is inserted available page 46 in tile camera. "Memory Stick Duo" is already • Note that tormalting irrevocably erases all dala on a "Memory Stick Duo", including even proleclcd images. OK Cancel See tile l_)llowing procedure. Cancels Ihe formatting.
Fordetailson the operation _ page 45 Changes the folder currently used for recording OK Cancel (!) See the 12)llowing procedure. Cancels changing Ihe recording Select [OK] with • on the control button, The folder selection screen appears. Select REC. Folder ,l CnlO2 I Foldar images. folder. then press O. _2 _' Nal_:102NSDOF No.of Flies: o Created: I 1:05:a4AM (_) Select the desired folder with _l/Ib and IOKI with •, then press 0.
..=,m, Setup1 For details on the operation _ page 46 1 The default settings are marked with 8. Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using tile camera with battery pack. NormalBright Brightens. • You can change the setting with J[]J(Screen display switch) btlUOn(-_ +t+p5 in "RedidThi+fright"). • Selecting [Blight] uses up the battery pack charge litster. Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
2 setup z For detai/s on the operation _ 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 'Memo13 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.
For detailsonthe operation_ page 46 Sets tile video signal output according to tile TV color sys;tem of tile connected vide() equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to view images oil a TV screen, check page 79 for the TV color system of tile country or region where tile can(era is used. NTSC Scls the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g. USA, Japan). PAL Scls the vide() output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe). Sets the date for the and time.
Us#tg yourCamp_ter _A_ EnjoyingyourWindowscomputer For del:dls on using :_Macintosh conq_uler, Copying images to your computer (page 5g) Viewing images on your computer Enjoying images using the "Cyber-shot Viewer" (page 66) • Viewing images saved on your computer • Viewing photos organized by date • Editing images Printing images ""3
depending using. The following environment recommended the camera. for a computer • Operalions USB ln/b.
Installingthe software(supplie¢) You can install the software (supplied) rising tile following procedure. /I =.1.Follow the instructions • When using Windows 2000/Me, do not connect tile camera to tile conlpuler bel_)lC installation. • In Windows 2()()tI/XP, log on as Administrator. • When the supplied soflwam is inslalled, the USB driver is installed automalically. 4 / on the screen to complete the installation.
Copyingimagesto yourcomputer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as l_}llo_s. For a computer with a "Memory slot / 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). Stick" Remove the "Memor_ Stick Duo" from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
When a USB conttectiott is established %r the first time. your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while. * During communication, the access indicalors lure red. Do not operale tile colnputcr until file DSC-W50/W70 indicators • If'USB set [USB turn white, Mode Mass Connectl • For Windows Storage" to [Mass 2000/Me, does not appear. Storage] (page lollow 54). lhe procedure explained in "Stage 3-B: Copying ilnages 1o a Computer" on page 61.
2 5 Click [Next]. Click the radio button next to The images saved oil the "Memory Stick Duo" of the camera appear. [Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures] to select it, • If no _Memory Stick Du(f' is in_rted, images in the internal memoJT appear. then click [Next]. Click the check box of unwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click o- [Next]. O The "Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard" screen appears. 6 Click [Finish]. The wizm'd screen closes.
1 Double-click [Removable [My Computer] Disk] _ [DClM]. 3 Double-click the [My Documents] folder. Then, right-click on the "My Documents" window to display the menu and click [Paste]. • If the "Removable displayed, / Disk" see page Double-click icon is nol 86. 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]. • On the storage destinalion ol the image l]les, see i?age 64.
Tiffs section describes Ilae procedure for viewing copied images inthe"My D()cumenls" folder. 1 Click [Start] _ Perform tile procedures beforehand when: listed below • Disconnecting the cable for nmlti-use terminal (DSC-W50/W70) or lbe USB c_ble (DSC-W30/ W40) • Renloving a "Memory Stick Duo" [My Documents]. -O • ln_rting a "Memol T Stick Duo" into the camera after copying images fiom the internal memory • Turning off tile camera • ........
Movie Index record The image files recorded with your as folders on Ihe "Memory are grouped Slick Duo". camera Example:viewingi'oldersonWindowsXP ;Ei _I_ My Computer 3% Floppy t{€__ _:_ _;;_ Local Disk _; _:_ Local Disk _:t: ,_ CD Drive i_ _ Removable Disk /_ { IOIM5DCF > :j 999r!SDCF i_ Folder O 100NSDCF NISC containing image using i camera not folder creating function Folder using When cont lnlernal calllIOI "100MSDCF" data slands the recorded arc.
Viewingimage files storedon a computerwith yourcamera(usinga "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 that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a "Memory Stick Due;'.
Usingtile "l yber-shotviewer'"(supplied) You can use still images and movies from tile camera more than ever by taking advamage of the software. This section sumnlarizes tile "Cyber-shot Viewer" attd gives basic instructiutts. Folluw these steps to import and view images from the camera.
3 Import the images. To start hllporlhlg images, click the [Imporl] button. / Viewing images folders" arranged date on a calendar in "Viewed by shooting (_)Click Ihc [Calendar] lab. Years when images were shot are lisled. By default, images are imported into a folder created in "My Pictures" that is named with the date of importing. • For inslructions on changing the "Folder to be impoJted", relcr lo page 69. Viewing @Click Ihe year.
Displaying imagesin full-screen mode Hour display screen To displa_ full-screen a slide sho',_ of current images mode, click the 7_ button. in • To list ilnages ffOln a particular year or month, click lhal period on lhe lelr of the screen+ 3 Displaying individual images On the hour display screen, deuble-click a thumbnail to display the image by itself in a separate window. • You can edit displayed images by clicking the +;f toolbar button.
Changing the "Folder Preparing images stored on the computer for viewing To view them. register the l\_lder that contains the images as one of tile "Viewed folders". From the [File] menu. choose [Register Viewed Folders...] to display the settings screen for "Viewed folders" registration. to he imported" To change the "Folder to be imported". access the "hnporI Seltings" screen. To display the "hnporI Seltings" screen. choose [hnage hnport Settiogs...] fi'om the [File] menu.
Using your Macintoslz computer Yuu can copy images to your computer. • Tile supplied software is not compatible Macintosh computcrs. with Prepare the camera and a Macintosh computer. The following recoululeuded the calnera. environment is [or a computer connected Perff_rm the same procedure as that described in "Stage 1: Preparing the camera and the computer" on page 59. to Recommendedenvironmentfor 2 copying images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (vl0.0 USB jack: OS 9. L 9.
Perform tileprocedures listed below beforehand when: • Disconnecting the cable lot lnulti-use terminal lhe USB cable (DSC-W3e/ (DSC-W50/W70) or w40) • Removing • Inserting camera a "Memory a "Melnory after copying Stick Slick Duo" Duo" images hom inlo the tile inlemal melnory • Turning oll the camera Draganddropthedriveiconorthe iconofthe "MemoryStickDuo"tothe "Trash"icon. The camera is disconnected from tile computer. • If you are using procedure computer above Mac alter OS X v 10.
Printing sfitf fmages Howto print still images When you print images shot in 116:91 mode. both tile camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Printing directly using a "Memory Stick" compliant printer You c:m print images 'aith a "Memor_ Stick" compliant printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer. Printing using a computer You c:m copy images to a computer software in the supplied CD-ROM using tile "Cyber-shot and print tile images.
Printingimagesdirectly usinga PictBridge compliantprinter Even if you do not ha_ e a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. _PictBridge • "PictBridge" is based on lhe CIPA slandard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 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.
Tile camera is set to playback mode, then an image and the print menu appear on tile 1 Connect the camera to the printer. Regardless of what the mode dial is set to. the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2. Select the desired printing method with _IJV on the control button, then press O. [All In This Folder] Prints all tile images in tile folder. [DPOF image] Prints all tile images vxith a _ /Print order) mark (page 76) regardless of the displayed image.
[Index] Toprint other images Select [On] to print as an index image. [Size] After step 3, select [Select] :rod the desired image with ,it/V, then perform from step 1. Select the size of the printing sheet. Toprint imageson the indexscreen [Date] Perform "Stage l : Preparing tile cmnera" (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 melm appears. Select [Cancel] to turn off the print menu.
Printingat a SllOp 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 conlornling to tile DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop. • You cannot prinl images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly liom tile camera. Copy the images to a "Memo U Slick Duo".
To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8. then press O. 1 Display the index screen (_ step Toremovethe markin indexmode Select the images from v,'hiclayou want le remove the mark in step 5, then press O. 6 in "Read This First"). Toremoveall themarksin thefolder 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select DPOF with
gom_ecCfflg yog_gcamera ¢o#o_r _V Viewing images on a TVscreen You can view images on ,_tTV screen connecting tile camera to a TV. by / video Turn off bolb your camera and the TV before connecting tbe catnera and tbe TV. 4 / Connect the camera to the TV. Turn on the TV and set the TV/ input switch to "video." • For details, _e the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 3 Press [_ to turn on the camera. DSC-W50/W70 @ To audio/video input jacks [] button \ Contr )1button • Place the
OnTVcolorsystems If you w:mt to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi-use terminal (DSCW5(I/W70) or tile A/V cable (DSC-W30/ W40). The color system of tile TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check tile following lists lk)r tile TV color system of the country or region where tile caulera is used. NTSC system B:dlama Isl:mds. Bolivia. C:mada. Central America. Chile. Colombia. Ecuador. Jamaica. Japan, Korea. Mexico. Peru. Surinam. T:dwan.
Troubleshooting If you experience 0 trouble try the following solutions. Checkthe items on pages 81 to 91. If _ code such 0 with your camer_t, as "C/E:r-I[EI:r-I[E]" nppe_ws on the screen, see page 92. Removethe battery pack, andinsert the battery packagain after about one minute,andturnonthepower. O Initializethesettings(page53). 0 ConsultyourSonydealeror localauthorized Sonyservicefacility.
The battery pack cannot be installed. • As you insell the battery pack_ use the tip of the battery toward the lens (_ _tep 1 in "Read This First"). • lnstall Ibe battery pack correctly The battery remaining indicator is displayed • Tbis phenomenon (page 97). (_ pack to push the battery st_7_ 1 i_i "Read This First'). indicator is incorrect, or sufficient but the power runs out too quickly.
The screen does not turn on even when the power is turned on. • Turn on the screen (page 23). Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" (page 24). If it is lhlL do one of the l_dlowing: Delete unnecessary images (4 st_'p 6 in "Read This First'). Change the "Memory Stick Duo". • You are using the "Memory Stick Duo" with the write-protect switch, and the sx_itch is set to the LOCK positkm. Set the switch to the recording position (page 95).
Smart zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to [SmcJrt] (page 47). • This [unction cannot be used when: The image size is set to [7M] (DSC-W70), Shooting Shooting The flash does [dM] (DSC-W30/W40/W50) or [3:21. in Multi Burst mode. movies. not work. • The [lash is sel to ,_ (FhJsh forced off) (_ • You cannot use the flash when: ,_tep 5 i_t "R_'ad Tl_is Fit:st'). [Mode] (REC Mode) ix set to [Burst] or [Multi Burst] (page 36).
The image is too bright. • You are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage. Adjust the exposure (4 ,step5 irl "Read Th£ Fir,st' ). • When the brightness of the screen is too high, a({just the brighmess of the LCD backlight (DSC-W50/W70 only) (page 23, _ stu_5 in "Read This Fii:st'). The image colors are not correct. • Adjust the IColor Model to INormall (page 32). Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject. • The smear phenomenon ix occurring.
Your camera cannot play back images. • Press [_ (_ step 6 in "Read Thi_ Hight" • The folder/file name has been • When an image file has been using a model other than that • The camera ix in USB mode. The date and time • [r-l[ (Screen The image are not displayed. appears rough unevenness right after playback rough right afler playback may appear • Tiffs is not _Jmalfilnction. Images are not displayed during The recorded on the video starts. starts duc to image processing.
The resizing function does not work. • You c_mnot resizc mox its and Multi Burst im_Jges. YOU cannot display a DPOF (Print order) mark. • You cannot display DPOF lPrint order) marks on movies. You cannot cut a movie. • The movie is not long enough to cut (shorter • Cancel Ihe protection • Still images You do not cannot be cut. know if the • Check ' Recommended Macintosh. Your computer th;in ibout t_o seconds). (page 41 ).
2Click [Hardware] _.[Device Manager]. • For Windows Me, click Ihe [Device Manager] tab. The "Device Manager" appears. 3 Right-click [_!_ Sony DSCL then click [Uninstall] The device is deleted. 4 Install the software You cannot copy _ [OK]. (page 58). images. • Connect the camera and your computer correctly using Ihe cable for multi-use W50/WTO) or the USB cable (DSC-W30/W40) (page 60). • Follow the designated COl))' procedure for your OS (pages 60, 70).
You cannot find images imported • Look in the "My Pictures with "Cyber-shot Viewer". fokler. • If you have changed the default settings, reli:r to "Changing page 69 and check what folder is used lk_r importing. You want to change the "Folder the "Folder to be imported"" on to be imported". • Access the "Import Settings screen to change 'Folder to be imported". You can specify i different folder after using 'Cyber-shot Viex_er" to register it in Vim_ ed lk_lders" (page 66).
The camera or your computer cannot play back • There is a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted First'). Cannot record images • There is a "Memory First'). using inserted Rcmo_c in the internal memory. it (4 st_7) 4 in "Read This in the CalllLqa. RLqIIOVL'it (_ .step 4 irl "Read This the internal Stick Duo the data in Ihe camera. memory. The free capacity of the internal memory does not increase even when copy the data stored in the internal memory to a "Memory Stick Duo".
• Disconnect the cable lbr multi-use terminal (DSC-W50/W70) 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. • Check Ibe cable for multi-use is connected com:ctly. • Turn on the printer. the printer.
Your camera does not work. • Use the t}pe of battery pack you can use with this camera. • The battery level is low (The c\_ indicator appears). Charge the battery pack (_ step 1 i_i "Read Th& Fii:_t' ). The power is on, but the camera does not work. • The built-in microcomputer is not _ orking properly. Remoxc tlw batter) pack, and then, aflcr ()vieminute, insert the batteW pack and turn on the camera. Cannot identify an indicator on the screen. • Sec page 19. The lens gets fogged.
warningindicatorsand messages If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your camera has a selfdiagnosis display. The last two digits /indicated by riD) 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. If tile following messages appear, follow the instructions. • The battery le;el is low.
Memory Stick Cannot locked • You are using the 'Memory Stick Duo" wilb the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 95). File error • All No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick • Delete mmecessaly images or fih:s 1_ sre1) 6 in "Read This Fii:st"l. Read only • Your images i Cilnnot error ogcuFred whilL _ the ililage was playing back. File protect • Release Ihe protection (page 41 ).
,c>> Enable printer to connect • [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], howeYL'r [hL' C_llllela is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant dex ice. Check the de_ ice. • The connection is not established. Disconnect the cable fi)r muhi-use terminal (DSC-W50/W70) 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.
Others Onthe "Memory Stick" 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 (without Noteson usinga "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) • You cannot record, edil or delete images il you slMe tile writc-prolccl switch to LOCK with a fine-tipped o[_iect.
• Do not u_ under or store tile "Memory the lbllowing conditions: temperature locations High interior Slick such as the hol of a car p+wked in direct Locations Hufllid exposed to direct localions s/ibstmlces Duo" sunlight sunlight or locations with corrosive present Noteson usingthe Memory Stick Duo Adaptor(not supplied) • To use a "Memory Stick conlpliant 'qVlemol T Stick Adaptor, Slick Duo' with a "Memory device, be sure to insert die Duo" into a Memory Stick Duo 11 you inser
Onthe battery pack On chargingthe battery pack Onbatterylife We rccomlnend charging tile battery pack in an ambient tcml3eramre of between lt)°C to 3()°C (50°F to 86°F), You may not be able to elficiently charge tile battely pack outside ol this temperature range. • The battery lilt is limiled. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it nlore and more, and as lime passes.
Untile Izatterycnarger Onthebatterycharger • Do nol chm'ge supplied any bauery NP-BG batte W dlarger (supplied) Baltcries other overheal, or explode dleln, posing and burns. • Remove a battery than lamp error pack kind may leak, to charge holn tile the chalged lite inay flashes, baltely be tiffs may or that a battcl T pack tile specified thai the batlery If tile battely pack leave batlery tile CHARGE Check your camera.
Precautions _ Do not use/storethe camera in the followingplaces • In an extremely hot, dry or hulnid place In places such as in a car pm'ked in tile sun, tile calnera body may becolnc delonned and Ibis nltly cause a lll_l]|tlnction. Tile camera body may become discolored or detormed, and this may cau_ a malhlnctiozl. • In a location subject to rocking xibratkm • Near strong magnetic place • In smldy or dusty places Be Cal'eI/l] not to let sand or dust gel into tile camera.
_ On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has ml internal recbargeable batteJy Lormaintaining the date _tllcltime and other settings regardless of whether tile power is on or Ol|. This rechargeable battery is continually chalged as long as you are using the camera. However. if you use the camera lor only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do not u_ the camera at all l_r about one nlonlh it becomes conlpletely discharged. In this case.
Specifications Camera 4,2 m 17 7/8 inches [System] 3/8 inches) (W)/approx. to 2.2 m (11 7/8 inches Image dex ice DSC-W70 7.2tt mm 11/2.5 type) color CCD, Primm T color filler DSC-WaO/W40/WSO 7.18 rain (1/2.5 type) color CCD. Primmy color filter Total pixel number of camera DSC-W70 Approx. 7 410 000 pixels 2 5/8 inches) to 13 lcet 9 0.3 m to 7 li:et (T) [Inputand Outputconnectors] DSC-W50/W70 Multi COllllector DSC-WaO/W40 A/V OUT.
DSC-W50/W70 Dimensions 88.9 x 57.1 Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 x 22.9 (3 1/2 inches mm x 2 1/4 inches Maxiumm DSC-W30/W40 Nolninal x 22.9 (3 5/8 inches snap, etc.) DSC-W40 Approx. 186 g (6.6 oz) (including NP-BG 1 battery pack and neck strap, etc.) DSC-W30 Approx. 153 g (5.4 oz) (including NP-BG 1 battery pack and wrisl strap, Electrel condenser Speaker Dynamic speaker Exif Prinl Compalible PRINT hnage etc.
+_ _5_i¸• Index A Beach AC Adaptor. .......................... ;IU_ I in "Read Fi+;yt" Beep lock indicator ............ _tcp 5 in "Read Fi+;It" AF lllunfinamr 49 47 ............................... .......... 33 AF range finder fiame indicalor ......................... 33 Aperture 14 13 14 ..................................... Aulo power-oil Cable lor nmlti-use Viewer ................................ Review ......................... 49 ............
Focus preset .......................... 33 Folder .................................... Changing Crealing Format 39 ....................... 52 ......................... 5l ............................. Funclion Guide 5(I, 51 ..................... k N Landscape Language Histogram Holding .............................. Backlight 5 in "R¢ad 53 Thiv ..................... "R{ad Screen .......... the cmncra Thi_ 0 Thiv parts ...................
Red Eye Reduction ............... 48 Shutter Resize .................................... Single 42 Rewind/Fast lorward _. _lU) 6 itl "Read Thi_ Scene 29 ..................... -_. _tU_ 5 itt "Read ]"/Y;If" Tlti_ the display Indicator ......................... Backligbl Sell,diagnosis 47 .......................... Wlu'ning ............................... 66 Specifications ..................... .............. 53 Spot lnelering ....................... ...........
Trademarks • CubE_*_h_ is tr_dem_uks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick', 5T|EK MEMDRY MEMORY 5TIEK Duo", _, PRD, "Memory "Memory Slick Stick DUD, "Memory Slick PRO", Duo", PRO MEMORY 5TIEK PR rl DUO, "MagicGate", and MZ_,GICGLX.TE arc trademarks of Sony Corpora,lion. • Microsolt, trademarks Windows are either registered or trademarks of Microsol_ Corporation countries.
