2-586-568-11(1) Digital Still Camera User’s Guide/ Troubleshooting Enjoying the camera Using the menu Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and “Read This First” (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Using the Setup screen 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.
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For Customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Telephone No.
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.
Notes on using your camera Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied) No compensation for contents of the recording The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. • The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc. • “Memory Stick”: you can use a “Memory Stick” with your camera.
Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for models with an LCD finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode “Read This First” (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a “Memory Stick” (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View images/Delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual shooting) t page 25 • E
Table of contents Notes on using your camera .....................................................................4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images .........................................................10 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 10 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity .......................................................... 11 Color – On the effects of lighting..............................................
Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 37 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items .............................................................................. 44 1 Camera 1 ...........................................................................................
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................55 Copying images to your computer...........................................................57 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick”) .......................................................................................63 Using the supplied software ....................................................................64 Using your Macintosh computer.....
Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality 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 25), the menus (page 28), and so on. Focus 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 Exposure: Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through Enjoying the camera 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.
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. [ISO] adjusts the sensitivity t page 33 High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location. However, the image tends to become noisy. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. However, the image may become darker.
Quality On “image quality” and “image size” Description of the pixels and the image size 1 Image size: 7M (DSC-W7/W17 only) 3072 3,072 pixels×2,304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels 2592 2 Image size: 5M 2592 pixels×1944 pixels = 5,038,848 pixels 640 2304 1944 480 Pixels Enjoying the camera A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail.
Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”) Pixel Many (Fine image quality and large file size) Example: Printing in up to A3 size Few (Rough image quality but small file size) Example: An attached image to be sent by e-mail Image size 7M (3072×2304) (DSCW7/W17 only: the default setting) Usage guidelines Larger For printing high density images in A3 or A4 size 3:2 (3072×2048) (DSCW7/W17 only)* 5M (2592×1944) (DSCW5/W15: the dafault setting) For printing high density images in
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
I For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (t step 5 in “Read This First”) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (t step 6 in “Read This First”) J Hook for wrist strap (t “Read This First”) K Access lamp (t step 4 in “Read This First” L AC Adaptor cord cover To use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover. 16 M Speaker (bottom) N 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.
C Display Display Indication Indication AF range finder frame (31) (DSC-W7/ Image size (t step 4 in W17 only) “Read This First”) 7M 3:2 5M 3M FINE 640 1M STD 640 VGA E 160 FINE STD 101 Image quality (33) Display Recording folder (50) Indication Histogram (21, 30) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (22) Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity (22) Shutter speed (26) F3.
When playing back still images M 101 VGA 101 A Display Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”) 12/12 C:32:00 +2.0EV 7M 500 F3.5 5M 3M FINE 640 1M STD 640 VOLUME VGA Image size (t step 4 in “Read This First”) 160 Recording mode (25, 34) M BACK/NEXT 3:2 N Playback (t step 6 in “Read This First”) Enjoying the camera 1.
Display Indication 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (86) 00:00:12 Counter (22) D Display Indication Do not disconnect the USB cable (71) +2.0EV EV level value (30) ISO number (33) Metering mode (32) Flash White balance (33) WB 500 Shutter speed (26) F3.
Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Display/LCD on/off) button, the display changes as follows. VGA 96 Histogram display (page 30) S AF Enjoying the camera Histogram on – The flash strobes. – The shutter speed is slow or high. • The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras. • When you set the LCD screen to Off, the digital zoom does not function (page 45) and [AF Mode] is set to [Single] (page 45).
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” formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions. The number of images that can be recorded using this internal memory is equivalent to that of a 32 MB “Memory Stick”. The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on the lower line.
When you do not have a “Memory Stick” (Recording with the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick” 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. [Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick”. [Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick” are played back. [Menu, Setup, etc.
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in [Normal] mode with batteries at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the “Memory Stick” as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use.
Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Mode dial t : Shooting movies step 5 in “Read This First” t : Playback/Edit step 6 in “Read This First” Enjoying the camera Control button Still image shooting modes : Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t step 5 in “Read This First” : Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.
Scene Selection For details t step 5 in “Read This First” For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. ( : you can select the desired setting) Macro Flash AF range finder Focus preset White Balance Burst/Multi Burst Auto/ WB — — — SL — Center AF 0.5m/1.0m 3.0m/7.0m — / / — / To adjust the exposure manually 1 Press z on the control button when the mode dial is set to M.
Enjoying the camera • Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated by [”], for example, 1”. • When you set the shutter speed slower, using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects of vibration. • If you select shutter speeds of 1/6 second or slower, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise and “NR” appears. • If you select slow shutter speeds, it takes time to process the data.
Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button z button Mode dial MENU button Control button 1 Turn on the power and set the mode dial. Items available vary depending on the mode dial position. 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 it appears on the screen. • Press z after selecting an item when the mode dial is set to . 400 200 100 Auto ISO WB ISO 4 Select the setting with v/V.
Menu items For details on the operation t page 28 The menu items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. ( Mode dial position: P M : available) Scene Menu for shooting (page 30) — — — — — (Metering Mode) — — WB (White Bal) — ISO — — — — — — (P.Quality) — Mode (REC Mode) M — — (Interval) — * — — (Flash Level) — * — — — — PFX (P.
Shooting menu For details on the operation t page 28 The default settings are marked with . (EV) Manually adjusts the exposure. Toward – Toward + M +2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an image. 0EV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. m –2.0EV Toward –: Darkens an image. • For details on the exposure t page 11 • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.
For details on the operation t page 28 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 near the center of the frame.
For details on the operation t page 28 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 a case like this, 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). VGA FINE P 98 AE/AF lock indicator AF range finder frame S AF F2.
For details on the operation t page 28 WB (White Bal) Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of a image look strange. WB (Flash) Adjusts for the flash conditions. • You cannot select this item when shooting movies. n (Incandescent) Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. (Cloudy) Adjusts for a cloudy sky. (Daylight) Adjusts for outdoors, shooting night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, or sunrise, or conditions before and after sundown.
For details on the operation t page 28 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. • This is convenient for checking your form in sports, for example. • You can select the Multi Burst shutter interval in [Interval] mode (page 35).
For details on the operation t page 28 The maximum number of continuous shots (Units: images) DSC-W5/W15 Quality DSC-W7/W17 Size Fine Standard Fine Standard — — 5 8 — — 5 8 5M 9 15 6 11 3:2 9 15 — — 3M 13 24 9 17 1M 32 59 22 41 VGA(E-Mail) 100 100 85 100 M Using the menu 7M 3:2 (Interval) Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 34). 1/7.5 (1/7.
For details on the operation t page 28 PFX (P.Effect) Allows you to shoot an image with special effects. B&W( Sepia ( ) ) Off Records the image in monochrome (black and white). Records the image in sepia (like an old photograph). No effect. • This setting is not maintained when the power is turned off. (Saturation) Adjusts the saturation of the image. +( ) Toward +: Brightens the color. Normal –( ) Toward –: Darkens the color. (Contrast) Adjusts the contrast of the image.
Viewing menu For details on the operation t page 28 The default settings are marked with . (Folder) Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back (when using a “Memory Stick” only). OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the selection. Select Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 9 Created: 2005 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 t page 28 - (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 t page 28 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 t page 28 Image Folder Plays back all images in the selected folder. All Plays back all images stored on the “Memory Stick”. Repeat On Plays back images in a continuous loop. Off After all the images have been played back, the slide show ends. Start See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the slide show. 1 Select [Interval], [Image] and [Repeat] 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 t page 28 • You cannot resize to an image size of 3:2. • When you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image. (Rotate) Rotates a still image. Determines the rotation. See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels rotation. Using the menu Rotates an image. See the following procedure. OK 1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Press MENU to display the menu.
For details on the operation t page 28 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 t page 28 5 Press z at the desired cutting point. STD 640 Divide Dividing Point 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 power. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Press B on the control button to select (Setup). 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 To cancel the (Setup) screen, press MENU.
1 Camera 1 For details on the operation t page 44 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 t page 44 • When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows. 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 t page 44 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.
2 Camera 2 For details on the operation t page 44 The default settings are marked with . Enlarged Icon Enlarges the setting indicator temporarily when you press (Macro). 48 (Flash mode), On Enlarges the indicators. Off Does not enlarge the indicators.
Internal Memory Tool For details on the operation t page 44 This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick” 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 t page 44 This item appears only when a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with . Format Formats the “Memory Stick”. A commercially available “Memory Stick” are already formatted, and can be used immediately. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick”, including even protected images. OK See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the formatting.
For details on the operation t page 44 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 creation screen appears. Select REC. Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 0 Created: 2005 1 1 1::05:34AM BACK/NEXT 2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then z.
1 Setup 1 For details on the operation t page 44 The default settings are marked with . LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with batteries. Bright Brightens. Normal Dark Darkens. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
2 Setup 2 For details on the operation t page 44 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” is changed. (When the replaced “Memory Stick” 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 t page 44 Clock Set Sets the date and time. 54 OK Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then, perform the procedure explained in “Setting the clock” (t step 2 in “Read This First”). Cancel Cancels setting the clock.
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 66). Preparation Copying images to your computer (page 57) Viewing images on your computer Installing the USB driver. • Installation of the USB driver is not needed when using Windows XP. Viewing images saved on your computer Installing “PicturePackage” (page 64).
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 98, Windows 98SE, 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.
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 Remove the “Memory Stick” from the camera and insert the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot of the computer, then copy the images. The “InstallShield Wizard” screen appears. • If the install menu screen does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t (PICTUREPACKAGE). 3 Click [Next].
• When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary. Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer 2 Insert the sufficiently charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied). To the (USB) jack USB cable To a USB connector • With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop.
Stage 4-A: Copying images to a computer • For Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me, follow the procedure explained in “Stage 4-B: Copying images to a Computer” on page 60. This section describes an example of copying images to a “My Documents” folder. 3 Click the radio button of unwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click [Next]. 1 1 After making a USB connection in 2 The “Picture Name and Destination” screen appears. 4 Select a name and destination for the images, then click [Next].
5 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. 1 Double-click [My Computer] t [Removable Disk] t [DCIM]. 1 2 The “Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. 6 Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the USB cable (page 62) and reconnect it. Then follow the procedure explained in “Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer” on page 58.
3 Double-click the [My Documents] 1 Click [Start] t [My Documents]. folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste]. 2 1 1 2 • When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder, the overwrite confirmation message appears. When you overwrite an existing image with a new one, the original file data is deleted.
x For Windows 2000/Me/XP 1 Double-click Example: viewing folders on Windows XP on the tasktray. Double-click here 2 Click (Sony DSC) t [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. A • Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP. 5 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the “Memory Stick”, or turn off the camera. When you copy images from a “Memory Stick” after copying images in the internal memory to the computer, insert the “Memory Stick”.
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick”) 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”, you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a “Memory Stick”. • Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed. • You may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size.
Using the supplied software This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. Overview of the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains two software applications: “PicturePackage” and “ImageMixer.” PicturePackage A B C D 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 Computer) t (PICTUREPACKAGE) 2 Click [PicturePackage].
5 Remove the CD-ROM as the shortcut icons of “PicturePackage Menu” and “PicturePackage destination Folder” are displayed after the installation. To start up the software • Double-click the “PicturePackage Menu” icon on the desktop. For information on the use of the software Technical support for “PicturePackage”/“ImageMixer VCD2” is provided by the Pixela User Support Center. For more information, refer to the information included on the CD-ROM.
Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your computer and create a video CD using “ImageMixer VCD2” (supplied). Recommended environment OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0-v10.3) USB connector: Provided as standard Recommended computer environment for using “ImageMixer VCD2” OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, PowerMac G3/G4 series Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended.
To disconnect the USB cable/ remove the “Memory Stick”/turn off the camera 6 After the user information screen appears, enter the desired name and password. The installation of the software starts. Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick” to the “Trash” icon, then remove the USB cable, remove the “Memory Stick”, or turn off the camera. To start up “ImageMixer VCD2” • If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, perform the procedure above after you have turned your computer off.
Printing still images How to print still images Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 69) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printert You can print images with a “Memory Stick” compliant printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the 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. Stage 1: Preparing the camera Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the USB cable. MENU button • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Index button In single-image mode You can print a single image on a printing sheet.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Connect the (USB) jack on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied USB cable. To the jack (USB) Stage 3: Printing Regardless of what the mode dial is set to, the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2. 1 Select the desired printing method with v/V on the control button, then press z. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the folder.
[Size] To print images on the index screen Select the size of the printing sheet. Perform “Stage 1: Preparing the camera” (page 69) and “Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer” (page 70), then proceed with the following. When you connect the camera to a printer, the print menu appears. Select [Cancel] to turn off the print menu, then proceed as follows. [Date] Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images.
Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick” 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. Marking in single-image mode Control button • You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera.
Marking in index mode 1 Display the index screen. (t step 6 in “Read This First”) 2 Press MENU to display the menu. To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8, then press z. 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 with the A/V cable. 1 Connect the A/V cable (supplied) 3 Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Mode dial VGA 2/9 101-0002 BACK/NEXT 2005 1 1 10:30PM VOLUME to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of a TV.
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 A/V cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 77 to 85. If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 86. 2 Remove the batteries, and insert the batteries again after about one minute, and turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (pages 52) 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Batteries and power The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location (page 91). • The batteries are discharged. Install charged batteries (t step 1 in “Read This First”). • The poles of batteries or the terminals of the battery cover are dirty so the batteries are not charged sufficiently. Clean them with a cotton swab, etc.
• The image size is set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of the following: – Set the image size to other than [640(Fine)]. – Insert a “Memory Stick PRO” (page 89). The subject is not visible on the screen. • Set the mode dial to a other position than (page 25). Recording takes a long time. • The NR slow shutter function is activated (page 26). This is not a malfunction. The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close. Record in the close-up (Macro) recording mode.
The close-up (Macro) function does not work. • (Twilight mode), mode (page 26). (Landscape mode), or (Candle mode) is selected for the Scene The date and time are recorded incorrectly. • Set the correct date and time (t step 2 in “Read This First”). The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. • The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 30). The image is too dark. • You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject.
The image seen through the finder does not indicate the actual recordable range. • The parallax phenomenon is occurring when the subject is close. To confirm the recordable range, use the screen. Cannot shoot images in succession. • The internal memory or the “Memory Stick” is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”). • The battery level is low. Install charged batteries. Viewing images Refer to “Computers” (page 81) in conjunction with the following items.
You have deleted an image by mistake. • Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you set protection on an image (page 38), or set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the LOCK position (page 89) to prevent accidental erasure. 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 Removable disk icon does not appear on the computer screen when you connect your computer to the camera. • Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver again. The following procedure is for a Windows computer. 1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties]. The “System Properties” screen appears. 2 Click [Hardware] t [Device Manager]. • For Windows 98/98SE/Me, click the [Device Manager] tab. The “Device Manager” appears.
“Memory Stick” Cannot insert a “Memory Stick”. • Insert it in the correct direction (t step 3 in “Read This First”). Cannot record on a “Memory Stick”. • Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 89). • The “Memory Stick” is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”). • Insert a “Memory Stick PRO” (page 22) when recording movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)]. Cannot format a “Memory Stick”.
PictBridge compliant printer A connection cannot be established. • The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not. • Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera. • Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] in the (Setup) menu (page 53). • Disconnect and connect the USB cable again.
• The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the camera (page 71) or the printer. Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing. • Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time depending on the printer. Others Your camera does not work. • Use the type of batteries you can use with this camera (page 91). • The battery level is low (The E indicator appears).
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, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions.
Memory Stick locked • Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 89). File error • An error occurred while playing back the image. File protect No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick • Delete unnecessary images or files (t step 6 “Read This First”). Read only memory • Your camera cannot record or delete images on this “Memory Stick”. • Release the protection (page 39).
Enable printer to connect • The printer is canceling the current print however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. job. You cannot print until it is finished. This may take time, depending on the printer. Check the device. • The connection is not established. Disconnect and connect the USB cable 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.
Notes on using a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the device. • When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, make sure the “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the correct direction.
On the battery charger and the batteries x On the battery charger x On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries • Do not charge any other batteries except Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the battery charger supplied with your camera. If you try to charge any other type of battery (e.g., manganese batteries, alkaline dry cells, primary lithium batteries, or Ni-Cd batteries) than the batteries specified, those batteries may leak, overheat, or explode, causing the danger of burns or other injuries.
• If the poles of the batteries and the terminals on the battery cover of the camera are dirty, the battery life may be extremely shortened. Occasionally wipe them with a dry cloth, etc. to keep them clean. • If you shoot a lot using the flash and the zoom, the battery power will be used up faster. • We recommend having spare batteries handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and try test shooting before actually using the camera.
Precautions x Do not leave the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot 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 [Input and Output connectors] [System] Image device DSC-W7/W17: 9.11 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD, Primary color filter DSC-W5/W15: 9.04 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera DSC-W7/W17: Approx. 7 410 000 pixels DSC-W5/W15: Approx. 5 255 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera DSC-W7/W17: Approx. 7 201 000 pixels DSC-W5/W15: Approx. 5 090 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 7.9 - 23.
BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH battery charger Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 3W Output voltage AA: DC 1.4V 400 mA × 2 AAA: DC 1.4 V 160 mA × 2 Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Dimensions Approx. 71×30×91 mm (2 7/8×1 3/16×3 5/8 inches) (W/H/D) Mass Approx. 90 g (3 oz) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Index Index A A/V cable..............................74 Candle mode t step 5 in “Read This First” Accessories supplied t in “Read This First” CD-ROM.............................. 57 AE/AF indicator t step 5 in “Read This First” Center-weighted metering.... 32 AF Illuminator......................47 AF lock .................................32 AF Mode...............................45 AF range finder frame ..........31 Center AF............................. 31 Change REC. Folder ............
Holding the camera t step 5 in “Read This First” M O M AF .................................... 45 Optical zoom ........................45 Macintosh computer............. 66 OS ...................................56, 66 Recommended environment .................. 66 Overexposure........................11 I Identifying parts....................15 Image file storage destinations and file names................62 Image quality ..................13, 33 Image size .............................
R REC Mode............................34 Red Eye Reduction ...............46 Resize ...................................40 Rewind/Fast forward t step 6 in “Read This First” Shooting movies................... 25 Shutter speed.................. 11, 26 Video CD........................ 64, 67 Single ................................... 45 Video Out .............................53 Single-image mode .............. 69 Viewing Slide .....................................
Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick”, • • • • • • , “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO , “MagicGate”, are trademarks of Sony Duo”, and Corporation. PicturePackage is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
