Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen Digital Still Camera User’s Guide/ Troubleshooting DSC-W30/W40/W50/ W70 Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera to your TV “Read This First” (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your camera. Operating Instructions Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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Notes on using your camera Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with your camera. “Memory Stick”: you cannot use a “Memory Stick” with your camera. Other memory cards cannot be used. • For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see page 95.
• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera (page 99). • Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. • Clean the flash surface before use.
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily “Read This First” (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery pack 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting) t page 28 • Enjoy various shooting/pla
Table of contents Read this first ............................................................................................ 5 Notes on using your camera ..................................................................... 7 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images ......................................................... 13 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 13 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity..............................
Viewing menu ..........................................................................................39 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items ..............................................................................46 Camera ..............................................................................................
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer........................................................... 56 Installing the software (supplied) ............................................................ 58 Copying images to your computer .......................................................... 59 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”) ...............................................................................
Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality Focus Enjoying the camera This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 28), the menus (page 30), and so on. Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.
Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Exposure: Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light Whitish image The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode.
Color On the effects of lighting Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Characteristics of light Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish Enjoying the camera The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 35).
Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”) Pixel Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size) Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size) Example: Printing in up to A3 size Example: An attached image to be sent by email Image size Usage guidelines 7M (3072×2304) (DSC-W70 the default setting) Up to A3/11×17"print 3:21) (3072×2048) (DSC-W70) Larger Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio 6M (2816×2112) (DSC-W30/W40/W50 the default setting) Up to A4/8×10"print 3:21) (2816×187
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
H (Playback) button (t step 6 in “Read This First”) I DC IN jack When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) For details, refer to the operation manual supplied with the AC adaptor. DSC-W50/W70 M Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (t step 2 in “Read This First”) Menu off: / / / “Read This First”) N (t step 5 in (Image Size/Delete) button (t step 4 and 6 in “Read This First”) O Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Display Indication Mode dial (Program auto shooting) (28) When shooting still images Flash mode (t step 5 in “Read This First”) SL 3 1 Flash charging 4 Zoom scaling (t 47, step 5 in “Read This First”) 1.
C Display Indication 3M Image size (t step 4 in “Read This First”) VGA 16:9 • 6M 1M FINE 640 STD 640 3:2 160 FINE STD 101 and are displayed only for the DSC-W70. 6M is displayed only for the DSC-W30/W40/W50. • 1M is displayed only when the Multi Burst is activated. Image quality (36) Display Indication + Spot metering cross hair (34) AF range finder frame (33) E Display Recording folder (51) Indication Histogram (23) • This does not appear when using internal memory.
A When playing back still images Display Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”) 3 1 6M 3:2 3M 5 1M FINE 2 640 BACK/NEXT Image size (t step 4 in “Read This First”) VGA 16:9 STD 640 160 Playback mode (t step 6 in “Read This First”) VOLUME When playing back movies Enjoying the camera Recording mode (28, 36) M 4 Protect (40) - Print order (DPOF) mark (76) 1 Change folder (39) 3 • This does not appear when using internal memory. 1.
C Display 101 E Indication Histogram (23) • Playback folder (39) • This does not appear when using internal memory.
Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Screen display switch) button, the display changes as follows. Histogram display Indicators off LCD screen off Indicators on Enjoying the camera Histogram on • By pressing (Screen display switch) button longer, you can brighten the LCD backlight. (DSC-W50/W70 only) t step 5 in “Read This First” • When you set the histogram display to on, image information is displayed during playback.
Number of still images and recording time of movies The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for movies that can be recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with this camera or the internal memory. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions. For image size and image quality, see page 15 and step 4 in “Read This First” The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and (Units: Images) [Standard] on the lower line.
The recording time of movies Capacity (Units: hour : minute : second) 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB – – – – 0:02:50 0:06:00 0:12:20 0:25:10 640(Standard) 0:01:20 0:02:30 0:02:50 0:05:50 0:10:40 0:21:40 0:44:20 1:31:00 160 0:22:40 0:42:40 0:45:30 1:31:30 2:51:20 5:47:00 11:44:20 24:18:20 • Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.
When you do not have a “Memory Stick Duo” (Recording with the internal memory) The camera has 58 MB or 32 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. • Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory. When a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo”.
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed • The battery capacity decreases as the number of uses increases and also over time (page 97). • The number of images that can be recorded/ viewed and the battery life are decreased under the following conditions: – The surrounding temperature is low. – The flash is used frequently. – The camera has been turned on and off many times. – The zoom is used frequently. – The brightness of LCD backlight is set to up (DSC-W50/W70).
Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Mode dial : Shooting movies t step 5 in “Read This First” Control button Still image shooting modes : Auto Adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t step 5 in “Read This First” : Program Auto mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu.
Scene Selection For details t step 5 in “Read This First” Macro Flash AF range finder Focus preset White Balance Flash level Burst/ Multi Burst — — — SL Auto/ WB — Enjoying the camera For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera.
Using the menu Using menu items button v/V/b/B button Mode dial z button MENU button Control button 1 Recording: Turn on the camera, then set the mode dial. Playback: Press . Different items are available depending on the position of the mode dial and Recording/Playback mode. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button. • If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing b/B until the item appears on the screen.
Menu items For details on the operation 1 page 30 Menu for shooting (page 32) The menu items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. ( Mode dial position: Scene — 9 (Focus) — — — WB (White Bal) — ISO — — — — (P.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 The default settings are marked with . COLOR (Color Mode) 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.
For details on the operation 1 page 30 9 (Focus) You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. (unlimited distance) 7.0m 3.0m • When shooting a subject through a net or through window glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these cases, use of [Focus] is convenient. 0.5m Center AF ( ) Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the finder frame.
For details on the operation 1 page 30 z If the subject is out of focus When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame. In such cases, do as follows. 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock).
For details on the operation 1 page 30 WB (White Bal) Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of an image look strange. Flash ( WB ) Adjusts for the flash conditions. • You cannot select this item when shooting movies. Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change quickly such as at a party hall, or under bright lighting such as at photography studios. Fluorescent ( Adjusts for fluorescent lighting.
For details on the operation 1 page 30 (P.Quality) Selects the still image quality. Fine (FINE) Records with high quality (low compression). Standard (STD) Records with standard quality (high compression). • For details on the image quality t page 15 Mode (REC Mode) Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. Multi Burst ( M ) Records 16 frames in succession as a still image file when you press the shutter button.
For details on the operation 1 page 30 On the [Burst] • The flash is set to (Flash forced off). • When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded. • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full, the Burst stops. • You may not be able to shoot images in the Burst mode depending on the Scene mode (page 29). • The recording interval is approximately 0.9 seconds (DSC-W70) or 0.7 seconds (DSC-W30/W40/W50).
For details on the operation 1 page 30 M (Interval) Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 36). 1/7.5 (1/7.5") 1/15 (1/15") • Select [Multi Burst] with [Mode] first, set the desired setting for [Interval]. When you select a function other than [Multi Burst], this function is unavailable. 1/30 (1/30") (Flash Level) Adjusts the amount of flash light. + ( +) Toward +: Makes the flash level higher. Normal – ( –) Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 The default settings are marked with . (Folder) Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with “Memory Stick Duo”. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the selection. Select Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 9 Created: 2006 1 1 1::05:34AM Using the menu 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. OK Cancel BACK/NEXT 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
For details on the operation 1 page 30 - (Protect) Protects images against accidental erasure. Protect (-) See the following procedure. Exit Exits the Protection function. To protect images in single-image mode 1 Display the image you want to protect. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image.
For details on the operation 1 page 30 To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press z in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode.” In index mode 1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step 5 of “To protect images in index mode.” 2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray. 4 Press MENU, select [OK] with B, and then press z. To cancel protection of all images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of “To protect images in index mode,” and press z.
For details on the operation 1 page 30 Repeat On Plays back images in a continuous loop. Off After all the images have been played back, the slide show ends. Image Folder Plays back all images in the selected folder. All Plays back all images stored on the “Memory Stick Duo”. Start See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the slide show. 1 Select [Interval], [Repeat] and [Image] with v/V/b/B on the control button. 2 Select [Start] with V/B, then press z. The slide show starts.
For details on the operation 1 page 30 • • • • • For details on [Image Size] t step 4 in “Read This First” You cannot change the size of movies or Multi Burst images. When you change from a small size to a large size, the image quality deteriorates. You cannot resize the image size to [3:2] or [16:9]. When you resize a [3:2] or [16:9] image, the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image. (Rotate) Rotates a still image. OK Determines the rotation. See the following procedure.
For details on the operation 1 page 30 Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration. 101_0003 101_0001 1 3 2 101_0002 1 Cutting scene A. 1 A B 2 3 101_0002 Divide 101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005. 2 Cutting scene B. 101_0004 1 3 A 2 B 101_0005 Divide 101_0005 is divided into 101_0006 and 101_0007. 3 Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary.
For details on the operation 1 page 30 5 Press z at the desired cutting point. STD 640 Divide Dividing Point 10/10 00:00:02 OK Cancel Exit 6 Select [OK] with v/V, and press z. 7 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The movie is cut. • The cut movies are assigned new numbers, and then recorded as the newest files in the selected recording folder. • You cannot cut the following kinds of images.
Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. v/V/b/B button Mode dial z button MENU button Control button 1 Turn on the camera. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 After pressing B on the control button, go to the (Setup) setting, then press B again. 4 Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set. The frame of the selected item turns yellow. 5 Press z to enter the setting. To turn off the (Setup) screen, press MENU.
Camera For details on the operation 1 page 46 The default settings are marked with . AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single (S AF) Automatically adjusts the focus when the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. Monitor (M AF) Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode shortens the time needed for focusing. • Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode.
For details on the operation 1 page 46 • If you slide the zoom lever, the zoom scale is displayed. The W side of this line is the optical zoom area, and the T side is the digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator • The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The or indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.
For details on the operation 1 page 46 AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The ON indicator appears at this time. Auto Uses the AF illuminator. Off Does not use AF illuminator.
Internal Memory Tool For details on the operation 1 page 46 This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with . Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the formatting. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.
Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation 1 page 46 This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with . Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the formatting.
For details on the operation 1 page 46 Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels changing the recording folder. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. Select REC. Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 0 Created: 2006 1 1 1::05:34AM OK Cancel BACK/NEXT 2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z.
1 Setup 1 For details on the operation 1 page 46 The default settings are marked with . LCD Backlight (DSC-W50/W70 only) Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with battery pack. Bright Brightens. Normal • You can change the setting with (Screen display switch) button (t step 5 in “Read This First”). • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery pack charge faster. Beep Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
2 Setup 2 For details on the operation 1 page 46 The default settings are marked with . File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed. (When the replaced “Memory Stick Duo” contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed.
For details on the operation 1 page 46 Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to view images on a TV screen, check page 79 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used. NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA, Japan). PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 70). This section describes the English version screen contents.
Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional • Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment. • • • • depending on the types of USB devices you are using.
Installing the software (supplied) You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure. • When using Windows 2000/Me, do not connect the camera to the computer before installation. • In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator. • When the supplied software is installed, the USB driver is installed automatically. 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click (My (CYBERSHOTSOFT).
Copying images to your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows. For a computer with a “Memory Stick” slot 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while. * During communication, the access indicators turn red. Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn white. • If “USB Mode Mass Storage” does not appear, set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 54).
2 Click [Next]. The images saved on the “Memory Stick Duo” of the camera appear. • If no “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted, images in the internal memory appear. 5 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. 3 Click the check box of unwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click [Next]. 1 2 1 The “Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. The “Picture Name and Destination” screen appears.
1 Double-click [My Computer] t 3 Double-click the [My Documents] [Removable Disk] t [DCIM]. folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste]. 1 2 • If the “Removable Disk” icon is not displayed, see page 86. 2 Double-click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored. Then, right-click an image file to display the menu and click [Copy]. 1 2 • On the storage destination of the image files, see page 64.
Stage 4: Viewing images on your computer This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the “My Documents” folder. 1 Click [Start] t [My Documents].
Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo”.
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”) This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains on a “Memory Stick Duo”, you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a “Memory Stick Duo”. • Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed.
Using the “Cyber-shot Viewer” (supplied) You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. This section summarizes the “Cyber-shot Viewer” and gives basic instructions. Basic instructions Follow these steps to import and view images from the camera. Importing images “Cyber-shot Viewer” overview With the “Cyber-shot Viewer” you can: • Import images shot with the camera and display them on the monitor.
3 Import the images. To start importing images, click the [Import] button. 2 Viewing images in “Viewed folders” arranged by shooting date on a calendar 1Click the [Calendar] tab. Years when images were shot are listed. By default, images are imported into a folder created in “My Pictures” that is named with the date of importing. • For instructions on changing the “Folder to be imported”, refer to page 69. 1 Checking imported images When importing is complete, the “Cyber-shot Viewer” starts.
Hour display screen Displaying images in full-screen mode To display a slide show of current images in full-screen mode, click the button. • To list images from a particular year or month, click that period on the left of the screen. 3 Displaying individual images On the hour display screen, double-click a thumbnail to display the image by itself in a separate window. • You can edit displayed images by clicking the toolbar button.
Other functions Preparing images stored on the computer for viewing To view them, register the folder that contains the images as one of the “Viewed folders”. From the [File] menu, choose [Register Viewed Folders...] to display the settings screen for “Viewed folders” registration. 1 Changing the “Folder to be imported” To change the “Folder to be imported”, access the “Import Settings” screen. To display the “Import Settings” screen, choose [Image Import Settings...] from the [File] menu.
Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your computer. • The supplied software is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images 1 Prepare the camera and a Macintosh computer. Perform the same procedure as that described in “Stage 1: Preparing the camera and the computer” on page 59.
To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when: • Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W50/W70) or the USB cable (DSC-W30/ W40) • Removing a “Memory Stick Duo” • Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera after copying images from the internal memory • Turning off the camera Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick Duo” to the “Trash” icon. The camera is disconnected from the computer.
Printing still images How to print still images When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before printing (page 89). Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 73) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Stage 1: Preparing the camera Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer via a USB connection.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Connect the camera to the The camera is set to playback mode, then an image and the print menu appear on the screen. Stage 3: Printing printer. Regardless of what the mode dial is set to, the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2. DSC-W50/W70 1 Select the desired printing 2 To the multi connector Cable for multi-use terminal method with v/V on the control button, then press z. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the folder.
[Index] To print other images Select [On] to print as an index image. [Size] After step 3, select [Select] and the desired image with v/V, then perform from step 1. Select the size of the printing sheet. To print images on the index screen [Date] Perform “Stage 1: Preparing the camera” (page 73) and “Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer” (page 74), then proceed with the following. When you connect the camera to a printer, the print menu appears.
Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (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 print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera.
To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8, then press z. Marking in index mode 1 Display the index screen (t step 6 in “Read This First”). 2 Press MENU to display the menu. To remove the mark in index mode Select the images from which you want to remove the mark in step 5, then press z. To remove all the marks in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 4, then press z. Select [Off], then press z. 3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press z.
Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV. 1 Connect the camera to the TV. 2 Turn on the TV and set the TV/ video input switch to “video.” • For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 3 Press to turn on the camera.
On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi-use terminal (DSCW50/W70) or the A/V cable (DSC-W30/ W40). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 81 to 91. If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 92. 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one minute, and turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 53). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed. • As you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the battery eject lever toward the lens (t step 1 in “Read This First”). • Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in “Read This First”). The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly.
Shooting still images/movies 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 full, do one of the following: – Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”). – Change the “Memory Stick Duo”. • You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position.
Smart zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (page 47). • This function cannot be used when: – The image size is set to [7M] (DSC-W70), [6M] (DSC-W30/W40/W50) or [3:2]. – Shooting in Multi Burst mode. – Shooting movies. The flash does not work. • The flash is set to (Flash forced off) (t step 5 in “Read This First”). • You cannot use the flash when: – [Mode] (REC Mode) is 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 (t step5 in “Read This First” ). • When the brightness of the screen is too high, adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (DSC-W50/W70 only) (page 23, t step5 in “Read This First”). The image colors are not correct. • Adjust the [Color Mode] to [Normal] (page 32). Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject. • The smear phenomenon is occurring.
Your camera cannot play back images. • Press (t step 6 in “Read This First”). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 65). • When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed. • The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection (page 63). The date and time are not displayed. • (Screen display switch) button is turned off (page 23).
The resizing function does not work. • You cannot resize movies and Multi Burst images. You cannot display a DPOF (Print order) mark. • You cannot display DPOF (Print order) marks on movies. You cannot cut a movie. • The movie is not long enough to cut (shorter than about two seconds). • Cancel the protection (page 41). • Still images cannot be cut. Computers You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera.
2 Click [Hardware] t [Device Manager]. • For Windows Me, click the [Device Manager] tab. The “Device Manager” appears. 3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] t [OK]. The device is deleted. 4 Install the software (page 58). You cannot copy images. • Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC- W50/W70) or the USB cable (DSC-W30/W40) (page 60). • Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 60, 70).
You cannot find images imported with “Cyber-shot Viewer”. • Look in the “My Pictures” folder. • If you have changed the default settings, refer to “Changing the “Folder to be imported”” on page 69 and check what folder is used for importing. You want to change the “Folder to be imported”. • Access the “Import Settings” screen to change “Folder to be imported”. You can specify a different folder after using “Cyber-shot Viewer” to register it in “Viewed folders” (page 66).
Internal memory The camera or your computer cannot play back the data in the internal memory. • There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it (t step 4 in “Read This First”). Cannot record images using the internal memory. • There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it (t step 4 in “Read This First”). The free capacity of the internal memory does not increase even when you copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.
• Disconnect the cable for 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 the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W50/W70) or the USB cable (DSC-W30/W40) is connected correctly. • Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Others Your camera does not work. • Use the type of battery pack you can use with this camera. • The battery level is low (The E indicator appears). Charge the battery pack (t step 1 in “Read This First”). The power is on, but the camera does not work. • The built-in microcomputer is not working properly. Remove the battery pack, and then, after one minute, insert the battery pack and turn on the camera. Cannot identify an indicator on the screen. • See page 19. The lens gets fogged.
Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your camera has a selfdiagnosis display. The last two digits (indicated by ss) 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. Messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions.
Memory Stick locked Cannot record • You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” • The camera cannot record images in the with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 95). selected folder. Select a different folder (page 52). No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick • Delete unnecessary images or files (t step 6 in “Read This First”).
Enable printer to connect • [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. Check the device. • The connection is not established. Disconnect the cable for 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.
Others On the “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.
• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” under the following conditions: – High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight – Locations exposed to direct sunlight – Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied) • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
On the battery pack On charging the battery pack On battery life We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range. • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes.
On the battery charger x On the battery charger • Do not charge any battery pack other than the supplied NP-BG type battery packs in the battery charger (supplied) with your camera. Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. • Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you leave the charged battery pack in the charger, battery life may be decreased.
Precautions x Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, dry or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • 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.
x On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged.
Specifications Camera 4.2 m (7 7/8 inches to 13 feet 9 3/8 inches) (W)/approx. 0.3 m to 2.2 m (11 7/8 inches to 7 feet 2 5/8 inches) (T) [System] Image device DSC-W70 7.20 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter [Input and Output connectors] DSC-W30/W40/W50 7.18 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Multi connector Total pixel number of camera DSC-W70 Approx. 7 410 000 pixels DSC-W30/W40/W50 Approx. 6 183 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera DSC-W70 Approx.
Dimensions Mass DSC-W50/W70 88.9 × 57.1 × 22.9 mm (3 1/2 inches × 2 1/4 inches × 29/32 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 DSC-W30/W40 89.8 × 59.0 × 22.9 mm (3 5/8 inches × 2 3/8 inches × 29/32 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Nominal voltage DC 3.6 V DSC-W50/W70 Approx. 157 g (5.5 oz) (including NP-BG1 battery pack and wrist strap, etc.) DSC-W40 Approx. 186 g (6.6 oz) (including NP-BG1 battery pack and neck strap, etc.) DSC-W30 Approx. 153 g (5.
Index Index A Beach mode t step 5 in “Read This First” Copying images to your computer........................59 t step 1 in “Read This First” Beep ..................................... 53 Cyber-shot Viewer ................66 Accessories supplied t in “Read This First” Brightness of image ............. 14 D Burst ..................................... 36 Daylight ................................35 AC Adaptor...........................18 AE/AF lock indicator............
L N Neck strap t in “Read This First” Format.............................50, 51 Landscape mode t step 5 in “Read This First” Function Guide .....................48 Language.............................. 53 NTSC....................................55 Folder....................................39 Changing .......................52 Creating .........................51 t step 2 in “Read This First” H High sensitivity t step 5 in “Read This First” Number of images/Recording time .........................
Viewing Red Eye Reduction ...............48 Shutter speed ........................ 14 Resize....................................42 Single ................................... 47 Rewind/Fast forward t step 6 in “Read This First” Single-image mode printing......................... 73 Movie t step 6 in “Read This First” Rotate....................................43 Slow synchro t step 5 in “Read This First” Still image t step 6 in “Read This First” S Smart zoom ..........................
Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick”, • • • • 106 , “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO , “MagicGate”, are trademarks of Sony Duo”, and Corporation. Microsoft, Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
