S O N'_ 2-586-568-11/t #igi,a/S,i//Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Using the menu Instructions Belorc operaling the unit, please read this manual and "Read This First" (separale volume) thoroughly, and retain il lor fllttlrc rclPrence. Using the Setup screen Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on tile bol_oln. Record the serial number in the space pro_ ided below. Rellrr to these nlltllbers whenever yoll ca]l/ipon yollr Sony dealer regarding this product. Model NO.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. If you have any questions about this product, you nlay call: Sony (-'usloll/er lnlormalion Services (_'elller 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Tile nunlber below is R)r the FCC related malters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W5 C,_UTION_ _DUCE TH_ F_ISK O_ ELECmlC SHOCK _0 US_-S_VlC_A_ Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. BernaMo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127U.S,A.
Note: This equipment has been tested and h)und to cmnply with tile lindts lor a Clas B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 ol tile FCC Rules. These limits are designed to prmMe reasonable protection against harmhfl intml_:rcnce in a residential installation. This equipment generates. uses, and can radiate radio hequency energy and. d not inskdled and used in accordance with tile instr/ictions, radio may CZlUSe hal-Ulllll COlllnlunications.
Noteson usingyourcamera Typesof "Memory Stick" that can be No compensationfor contentsofthe used(notsupplied) recording The IC recording medium used by this camera is a "Memory Stick". There are two types of "Memory Stick". • Tile contents o1 the lvcording cannot be conlpensated lor if recording or playback • "Menlo] T Stick": you can use a "Menlory Slick" wilh yo/ir Callleril. possible dtle to a [lla]I/lllCfiOll of yotlr is not calnera or recording media, etc.
Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for modelswith an LCDfinder) and lens • Tile LCD screen mmmlhcmrcd mid tile LCD using technology so o_er operatiollal lor ell_cti\ may be some points constantly LCD oI the pixels e use. are Howe_,er_ points there and/or on tile LCD These manuthcmrhlg recording are high-precision bright red, bhle, or green in color) appear finder. 99.
For full use of the digital still camera with • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual shooting) -...* page 25 • Ei_)oy various shooting/playback • Change the default settings _ using the menu _ page 28 page 44 3onnect your camera to a PC or a printer • Copy your images to a computer and e_joy editing them in various ways-...+ page 55 • Print images by connecting your camera directly to a printer (PictBridge compliant printers only/-....
Table of contents Notes on using your camera ..................................................................... 4 Basic techniques for better images ......................................................... Focus Focusing on a subject successfully ................................................... Exposure Adjusting the light intensity .......................................................... Color On the effects of lighting .....................................................................
Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 37 [:a.,q (Folder) (Protect) DPOF C_ (Print) (Slide) (Resizc) [']_=(Rotate) '_ (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using Setup items .............................................................................. 44 ,_ Camera 1 ...........................................................................................
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 64 software Using your Macintosh .................................................................... computer ..
_oyfng the _mog_ Basic techniquesfor better images This section describes the basics su you can ei_joy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functious such as the mode dial (page 25), the menus (page 2g), and so OU. Press fully dowll straight away Press halfway down, then Flashing"_lil/beeps Press fully down Tu shuot a still image difficull to focus uu _ [Fucus]/page 31) If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake.
Adjustingthe light intensity the ges by adjusting tile exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is uf light that the camera will receive when yuu release the shutter. Shutter speed Exposure: Aperture -- = Length of time the camera receives light = Size of file opeuing alh)wing light to pass through ISO = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light Whitish image The exposure is automatically set to tile proper value in the auto adjustment mode.
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is unit ol' me_sllrenlent (sensitix ity), estimating how much ]ight an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same. images differ depending oil the ISO sensitivity. [ISO] adjusts the sensitivity --+ page 33 High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image oxen when shooting in a (lark location. However, Ihe image tends to become noisy. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. However, the image may become darker.
On "image quality" and "image size" is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If i{ us a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. "hnage size" is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
Selectingthe image size for use (--* step 4 in "Read ThisFirst") Pixel Many (Fine image quality and large file size) Few quality size) 7M 13072x2304) (DSCW7/W 17 only: the default setting) image bm small file Example: An atlached to be sent by e-mail image For prinling high densily images in A3 or A4 size For prinling high densily images in A4 or A5 size I M (1280x960) For prinling in poslcard VGA(E-Mail) (640x480) For recording For atlaching 3:2 (3072x2048) Larger (Rough Example: Pr
Identifyingparts See Ihe pages operation. in parenflleses loF delails of [] [] [] Shutter First") button (_ step 5 in "Read [] Mode dial (25) [] Microphone [] SellLtimer lamp (4 SWl) 5 in "Read This First")/AF illuminator (47) [] Flash (_ [] Lens [] POWER Firrt") [] POWER button This Fir+t') [] Jack cover _te 1) 5 in "Read lamp [] A/V OUT [] .
[] For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button I_ step 5 in "Read This First") [] Speaker (bottom) [] Tripod receptacle (bottom) For viewing: _/_ (Playback zoom) button/[] (Index) button (4 ,vrep 6 in "Read This First") [] Hook for wrist strap (_ First % [] Access lamp (_ First" "Read This step 4 in "Read This [] AC Adaptor cord cover To use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied/ Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover. 16 • Use a tripod 5.5 mm (7/32 wilh a screw inch).
Indicatorsonthe screen See tile pages in parentheses for det:dls of operation. [] Ind Battery remaining (_ step 1 in "Read This First') When shooting still images + + ++_>/_,_+m+' +oo + L __ [ 7 Return • AE/AF lock (_ ,_rep5 i_l "Read This Fii:_t') [_ [_ _ •{WB_+ _i Recording mode (25+ 34) White balance (33) ,,I.'.'+:" € STBY REC _1 Standby/Recording a movie (_ ,step 5 i_I"Read This First ') Im12sFa.5 +2.oEv AJ _ _ '___ [] _ When shooting movies [_--t:_ STBY_::O.O.
[] " " L"_TM (DSC-W7/ W 17 only) Image size (_ swp 4 & "Read This First') FINE STD Image quality (33) Indication AF rangefinder frame(3 I) r [] Recording fokler (50) • This does not appear when using the inlern_dmemoJT. [_1 Remaining internal memory capacity (22) m NR slow shutter (26) 125 Shutter speed (26) [_] Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (22) F3.5 Apellurc value (26) 00:00:00 [00:28:05] Recording time [maximum rccordable time] (22) +2.0EV EV level value (30) 1/30 ....
[] When playing backstill images Ind / I Battery remaining (_ 1 i_ "Read This First') IC:32:00 = _2.0EV Iso400 step L'_ _ _" hnage size i_ step 4 in _aaM _M r_VV6A "Read This Fillet') [_ _ _ BACK/NEXT 1 _ Recording 9:3OAM mode (25, 34) Playback (_ stu_ 6 i_ "Read This First') _VOLUME VOL.
Ind 8/8 12/12 hnage number/Number of nnages recorded in selected folder C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (86) 00:00:12 Counter (22) [] Do not disconnect cable (71) +2.0EV EV level value (30) ISO400 ISO nmnber rar_ Metering the USB (33) mode (32) Flash _wa;_ -:._:RW8 White balance 500 Shuller F3.5 Aperture value (26) (33) speed (26) Playback linage/_ step 6 in "'Read This First") [] Hislogram (21,30) • [] appears when hislogram display is disabled.
Changingthe screen display Each time you press the IK3I (Display/LCD on/off) button, the display changes as follows. The flash The shutter • The histogram recorded • When Histogram on strobes. using you speed is slow or high. may not appear oilier l_r images cameras. set the LCD screen to Ofl, zoom does not funclion (page 45) and Mode] is sel 1o [Single] (page 45). select {_ (flash)/_v.
Numberof still imagesand recordingtime of movies The tables sho'_ the approximate number of still ima,qes and the length of time for movies that can be recorded on a "Memory Stick" lk_rmatted with this camera. Tile values may vary depending oil 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". Thenumberofstillimages(Theimagequalityis [Fine]ontheupperlineand [Standard]on thelowerline.
Whenyoudo not havea "Memory Stick" (Recordingwith the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. This nlemory is not removable. Even when is no "Memory Stick" inserted in tile camera, you can record images using this internal there menlory. • Movies with the image size _t to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory. When a "Memory Stick" (not supplied) is inserted [Recording]: hnages are recorded on tile "MemoJy Stick". [Playback]: back. ....
Battery life and numberof imagesthat can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed attd 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.
Usingthe modedial Set Ibe mode dial to file desired function. Mode dial Control button Still image shooting modes _: Autoadjustmentmode Allows easy shooting with tile settings adjusted automatically. _ "Read This First" A-_ _ _ _'-- [] _-5: SceneSelectionmode Allows you to sboot with preset settings according to the scene.
SceneSelection For details _ ,vwp 5 in "Read For shooting an image functions is determined This First" appropriately accerding by the camera. to the scene condition, a combination (_/: you can select _-_ _g _SL -- (_) _ Center _/ AF 0.5m/l.0m 3.0m/7.0m the desired of setting) Auto/}WB ._. __ Toadjusttheexposuremanually Q Press • on the control button _hen the mode dial is set to M.
• Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated by • When you set the shuller speed slowel\ using a tripod is • 11 you _lecl shutter speeds of 1/1_second or slower, the 1o reduce lhe picture noise and "NR" appears. • If you svlect slow shuller speeds, it takes time Iv)process ["], ior example, 1". recoli/ll/ended to prevent l]le ellkcts of vibralion. NR slow shuller function activales aulomaticgdly the data.
Using _he mem_ Usingmenuitems Mode dial MENU button Control button 4 / Turn on the power and set the mode dial. Items available vary depending on tim mode dial position. 2 Press the 3 Select MENU to display the desired on the control menu menu, item with <1/_ button, • lfthe desired iteln is invisible, keep pressing 4/_ until it appears on the screen. • Press O alter selecling an ilem when the mode dial is sel 4 to Select []. the setting with A/T.
Menuitems For detailson the operation _ page 28 The menu items available vary depending are displayed en tile screen. on the mede dial pesitien. Only the available items (_/ : available) Mode dial position: a P M Scene H [] Menufor shooting(page30) [] (EV) ",/ (Focus) [] (Metering Mode) "V ",/ _/ ,/ ,/ _/ V _/ V_ _/ WB (White BN) _/ _/ _/ _/ ISO V V V __j...
Shootingmenu The defaull seltings are marked Fordetai/s on the operation _ page 28 wilh _. Mamlally ac{juslsIlle exposure. Toward Toward + +2.0EV TowaM +: Brighlens OEV The exposure x}_ -2.0EV TowaM an image. is determined : Darkens automatically by Ihe camera. an image. • For delails on lhe exposmv -_- page 1 I • The compensalion value can be set in I/3EV incremems.
For detailsonthe operation_ page 28 You can change the focus method. Use tile menu when it is difficult to get tile proper focus in _IUIOfOClIS IlK)de. oo (unlimited distance) 7.0m Focuses on the subject using a prcvk)usly subject. (Focus preset) set distance to the • When shooting a subjecl through a nel or through window glass, il is difficult 1o get lhe proper locus ill aulo locus mode. In lhe_ cases, use of [Focus] is convenienl. 3.0m 1.0m 0.5m Center AF Focuses frame.
Ferdetailson the operation _ page 28 "_" If the subject is out of focus When shooting with tile subject at file edge of the fl'ame (or tile screen), or when using [Center AF]. tile camera may not locus on a subject at die edge of lhe tiame. In a case like this, do as lollows. (_) 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 detai/son the operation _ page 28 At{justs tile color tones according to the lighling condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of a image look strange. _WB(Flash) Acliustsl_)rIheflash conditions. • YOU callllOl _lecl lhis ilem w]len sboolillg lnovies. z,6,_(Incandescent) A(ljusts for places where the lighting conditions change quickly such as a party hall or under bright lighting such as photography studios.
Ferdetailson the operation _ page 28 Selects whether the camera perlk_rms continuotts shot)ling or not when yott press the shutter button. Multi Burst ([_) Records 16 frames you press • This in succession the shutter is con_,'enienl as a still image file when button. lot checking your lorm ill sports, fin" example. • You can select (page Burst(l_) the Multi Records the maxinmnl to the following shutter burton.
For detailsonthe operation_ page 28 The maximum number of continuous shots (Units: 7M 3:2 5M 9 15 3:2 9 15 13 3M images) 5 8 5 8 6 11 24 9 IM 32 59 22 41 VGAI E-Mail) 10// I//fl 85 100 Selects the frame interval in the [Multi 1/7.5 (1/7.5") Burst] mode 17 (page 34). • This setting cannot be made when [Mode] (REC Mode) in the menu is set 1o other lhan [Mulli Burst] (page 34). 1/15 (1/15") 1/30 (1/30") At[justs tile amount of flash light.
Ferdetailson the operation _ page 28 Allows you to shoot an image with special effects. g &W (IV+,) Records the image in monochron/e (black and x_hite). Sepia(PEt,) Records the image in sepia (like an old photograph). Off No effect. • This selling is nol maintained when the power is turned off. Ad.iusts tile saturation of the image. + ((_) Toward +: Brightens the color. Normal -((_) Toward : Darkens the color. Ad.iusts the contrast of the itnage. + ((_) Toward +: Enhances the contrast.
Viewingmenu The default Selects only). settings For detai/s on the operation _ are marked the folder conlaining page 28 with 8. the image OK Cancel you wanl to play back (when using a "Memory Slick" See the following Cancels Ihe selection. procedure. (_) Select the desired h)lder with 4/J _ on Ihe control bullon. Select Folder Fdder Nam_:102MSCCF _ Crated: [_ 1o2 _N_ Of Fi_: 2/_ _ _ (_) Select [OK] with A then press 0.
Ferdetailson the operation _ page 28 Protects images against accidental erasure. Protect (o-.,1) Exit See the Exits thel_)llowing Prolectionprocedure. function. To protect images in single-image mode (_) Display the image you ',_ant to protect. (_) Press MENU to display the menu. (_) Select [_",,] (Protect) with 4/_ on the control button, then press 0. The image is protected and Ibe o-..,,(protect) indicator appears on the image.
For detailsonthe operation_ page 28 To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press • in step (_) or (_) of "To protect images in singledmage mode." In index mode (_) Sclvct the image R)r which you _ant to remove protection in step (_) of 'To protect images in index mode." (_) Press • to turn the o-...,,indicator gray. (_) Repeat the operation ahove for all images to be unprotected. (_) Press MENU, select [OK] with Ib and then press •.
Ferdetailson the operation _ page 28 Image Folder All in Ihc seh:ctcd l_)lder. Stick". Plays back all images stored on Ihe "Memory Repeat On Pla) s back images in a continuous loop. Off After all the images have been played back, the slide show ends. Start Cancel See the l_)llowing procedure. Cancels the slide show. (_) Select [lnterval], [hnage] and [Repeat] with &/V/41/_ on the control button. (_) Select [Start] with T/_-, then press 0. The slide show starts.
For detailsonthe operation_ page 28 • You cannot • When msize you resize to an image a 3:2 image, si/c of 3:2, the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on tile image, Rotates a still image. @ 4" _ Rotates an image. See the lbllowing procedure. OK Determines the rotation. See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels rotation. Display the image to be rotated. (_) Press MENU @ Select to display the menu. ID=_=I (Rotate) with 41/1_ on the control button, then press 0.
Fordetai/son the operation_ page 28 Example:Cuttinga movienumbered 101 0002 This section describes an example the following file configuration. 101 of dividing 0001 101 a movie numbered 0003 2 1 101 1 0002 scene A. Cuffing 2 I 101 [] 0002 Divide I01 0002 2 Culling is div idc d into 1010004 scene alld 1010005, B. 101 0004 101 0005 Divide 101 (1(1(/5 is divkled Deleting into 101 0006 10l 0007, scenes A and B if they are unnecessa 101 0004 101 101 U.
For detai/son the operation _ page 28 (_) Press • • When cutting al Ihe desired cuning you want to adjust point using ix)int. the cutting • [f you wanl to change (_) Select with A/'V', and press (Z) Select with A Ihen The [OK] [OK] movie point, select [_ltl/lll_] (hanle rewind/lorward) and adjust the ,/_. the cutting press point, select [Cancel]. The playback of the movie starts again. Q. 0. _- is cut.
Using the Set g_scgeee UsingSetupitems You can change the det2mlt settings using the Setup screen. Mode dial k ,utton Control button 1 Turn on the power. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. Press _ on the control button to select _- (Setup). 4 Press _'/
a CameraI The default Selects settings the auto focus Fordetails onthe operation_ page 44 are marked with 8. operation mode. Single (S AF) Automatically acliusts the focus when the shutter button pressed and held hall_x ay down. This mode is usefid shooting stational 3 subjects. Monitor(MAF) is for Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and heM hall\_ ay down. This mode shortens the time needed for focusing.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 44 • When you press the zoom button, tile zoom scaling indicator appears as follows. + W_T ×2.
For detailson the operation _ page 44 The AF illmninator supplies The AF illmninalor emits is pressed haffway, fill light red lighl until the focus Does • II tile AF illuminalor light does nol reach not be achieved. (A distance inches) (T) is recomlnended.) center • When is achieved Focus preset on subjects finder located • Tile AF illuminalor The nol use a subject tile subject ill dark easily DToN indicalor AF when appears surroundings.
Camera2 The default seltings Enlarges the setting (Macro). _0n 48 Off are marked indicator Fordetailson the operation_ page 44 with _. temporarily v,'hen you press _ (Flash ] Does Enlarges indicators. not tile enlarge the indicators.
r_ Internal MemoryTool Fo," ,Jet.._ e.theo_,e,*ie. _ _,.ge 44 This ilem does nol appear when a "Menlory The defaull seltings are marked wilh 8. Formats tile illternal Stick" is inserted in tile camera. memory. • Note lhat tormalting irrevocably erases all dala in lhe internal memory, including even prolected images. _OK Cancel [ See the following procedure. Cancels Ihe formatting. (_) Select [OK] with • on the control button, then press @.
MemoryStick Tool This item appears only when a "Memury The default settings are marked with _. Stick" Formats the "Memory Stick". A commercially furmatted, attd can be used immediately. • Note thai/ormauing Fordetai/s o, the operation _ is inserted available page 44 in the camera. "Memury Stick" are already in-evocably erases all data on a "Memory Stick '_,including even protected images, OK Cancel See the l_)llowing procedure. Cancels the formalling.
For detailson the operation _ page 44 Changes tile lk_lder currently used for OK Cancel @ The See the Cancels IOKI Select folder Folder recording with • on the control creation screen images. following changing button, then procedure. Ihe recording press folder. O. appears. Name:102M$[/eF NoOfFi_: 0 Crated: 1 1 1:05:34AM_ _. Select @ REC.
1 SetupI Fordetai/s o, the operation _ page 44 The default settings are marked with _¢_. Selects the brightness of tile LCD backlight when using tile camera with batteries. Bright Brightens. Normal Dark • Selecting Darkens. [Bright] uses up the battery chmge taster. Selects the sound produced when you operate tile camera. Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. On Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/press the shutter button.
Setup2 2 The default Selects settings the method For dota. o.thooo,.io, l, l, go 44 are marked used to assign Series wflh _. file numbers to images. 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 lblder is changed.
Fordetailson the operation_ page 44 Sets tile date and time. & 54 OK Select [OK] wilh • on Ibe control button, and press O. Them perform the procedure explained in "Setting the clock" (_ st_7) 2 i_l "Read This First'). Cancel Cancels setting the clock.
Usi#g #a_r com#_#er Enjoying yourWindows computer For details on using a Macintosh refer to "Using your Macintosh (page 66). c()ml_uter, computer" Q Copying images to your computer (page 57) Viewing images on your computer Installing • Installation nol needed XP. the USB driver. of 111¢USB driver when Windows using is E Enjoying images using "PicturePackage" (page Viewing images saved on your computer Installing "PicklrePackage" (page 64).
• A separate software applicalion tor operaling lhe recording device is required in order to write lo CD-Rs. The following environment is reconlnlellded for a computer connected to the camera.
Copyingimagesto yourcomputer The "InslallShield 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 slot Wizard" screen appears. • II tile install lllellU screell does 11o[ apt)ear, double-click _ (My Conlputer) _ @ (PICTUREPACKAGE).
• When copying i_/enlory, 2 Insert images in the internal this step is unnecessary, the sufficiently Nickel-Metal charged Hydride batteries To the in ( USB)jack the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied). USB cable ! Tu a USB connecD_l.// / • With Windows XR the AutoPlay wizard appears on file desktop. "USB Mude of c_lillera.
O Click the radio button of unwanted images to remove the • For Windows procedure 98/98SE/2000/Me, explained in *Stage checkmark so they are not copied, then click [Next]. ff>llow tim 4-B: Copying images 1oa Computer" on page 60, This section describes an example of copying images to a "My Documents" folder.
5 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I'm finished 1 working Double-click [My Computer] [Removable Disk] _ -, [DCIM]. with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. E...... O • I1'tile "Removable The "Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard" screen appears. 6 Click [Finish]. Tile wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the USB cable (page 62) and reconnect it.
3 Double-click the [My Documents] 1 Click [Start]-_ [My Documents]. folder. Then, right-click on the -O "My Documents" window to display the menu and click [Paste]. The contents of the "My folder are displayed. Documents" • 11you are not using Windows XP, double-click [My Documents] on the desktop. Tile image Documents" files are copied lkflder. to the "My • When an image with the same file name exists in tile copy deslination lolder, the overwrite conlirnlation message appears.
• ForWindows2000/Me/XP (_) Double-click on the tasktray. Double-click (_) Click _ Example:viewingfoldersonWindowsXP (Sony DSC) _ 45 i_ Ny Documents _/ _ Ny Computer here [Stop]. (_) Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OKI. _ _ 3% Floppv i:_! ,_ Local Disk _:_}#_ Local Disk {4:1 CD Drive ill_ Son,/NemorySUck i_ _i2_ ioiMsDc_ qO (_) Disconnect the USB cable, remove the "Memory Stick", or turn off the camera.
Viewingimage files storedon a computerwith yourcamera(usinga "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 ()Itthe computer to a "Memory Stick". • Step I is not necessal T if ll_e file name set wilh your calncra has not been cllanged. • You may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size.
Usingthe suppliedsoftware This section describes Ihe process using a Windows compuler as :m example. 1 Turn on your computer, the CD-ROM (supplied) CD-ROM drive. and insert into the The installation men/t screen appears;. • If it does not appear, double-dick _ (My Compuler) _ _i_g) (PICTUREPACKAGE) The supplied CD-ROM conlains two soflware applicalions: "PiclurePackage" and "lnlageMixer." PicturePackage 2 Click [PicturePackage]. The "'Choose Setup Language" screen appears.
;_ Remove the CD-ROM as the shortcut icons of "PicturePackage "PicturePackage Menu" and destination Folder" are displayed installation. after the To start up the software • Double-click tile "Piclu rePackage Menu" icon on Ihe desktop. For informationon the use of the software (-'lick17]at tile upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help. Technical support for "PicturePackage'/"lmageMixer VCD2" is provided by the Pixela User Support Center.
UsingyourMacintosh computer Yuu can copy images to your computer create a video CD using "hm_geMixer VCD2" (supplied). OS (pre-installed): OS USB Mac and camera and your conlputer tile Salllt2 thne. Prepare the camera and a Provided as standard Macintosh computer. Recommendedcomputerenvironment Perform the same procedure as that described in "Stage 2: Preparing the camera and the computer" on page 57. forusing"lmagelixer VCD2" OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (vl0. l.
Todisconnect theUSBcable/remove the "Mlemory camera Stick"/turn off the Drag and drop the drive icon or tile icon of the "Memory Stick" to the "Trash" icon. then remove the USB cable, remove the "Memory Stick". or turn oil' the camera. • If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, perlonn lhe procedure above alter you h,lyeturned your computer off. (_) Afler Ihe user enler Ihe desired The installalk)n informltion nalile of the screen and software To start up "lmageMlixer appears, password. slarls.
Pfi#_#_y s_iH images Howto print still images You can print images v,'ilh a "Memory Slick" complianl For delails, see tile operating il_structions supplied with / Printing using a computer You can copy images to a computer using the supplied "PicturePack,_age '' software and prinl the images. 68 printer. the prinler.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not hax e a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting tile camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. ; iiiiii i i! ii i i Prepare Ihe camera to connect il Io the printer v,'ilh the USB cable. _PictBridge MENU button • "PictBridge" is based on lhe CIPA skmdard. (CIPA: Camera & hnaging Products Association) Index button In single-image mode You can print a single image on a printing sheel.
4 / t. Connect the _ (USB) jack on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied USB cable. Regardless of what the mode dial is set to, the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2. Select the desired printing method with A/V on the control button, then press 0. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the fohler. [DPOF image] Prints all the images _ith a _*' (Print order) mark (page 721 regardless of the displayed image.
[Size] Toprint imageson the indexscreen Select the size of the printing sheet. Perform "Sta,_e ] : Preparing the camera" (page 69) and "Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer" (page 70), then proceed with the following. When you commct the camera to a printer. the print memt appears. Select [Cancel] to turn off the print menu. then proceed as follows. [Date] Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert tile date and time on images. • When you choose [Date].
Printingat a shop You can take a "Memory Stick" coutaining images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo priming 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 prim images stored in the intcrnal memory at a print shop dircctly flom the camera.
To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exitl in step 8, then press Q 1 Display the index screen. (_ step Select the images frem which you want to remove Ille mark in step 5, fl'_enpress 0. 6 in "Read This First') 2 To remove the mark in index mode To remove all the marks in the folder Press MENU to display the menu, 3 Select DPOF with <1/_, then press O. 4 Select [Select] with A/_', then Select IAll In This Folder] in step 4, then press 0. Select IOffl, fllen press 0.
gom_ec_ifl_ _young camera _oVo_r TV Viewing images on a TVscreen You can view images on ,_tTV screen connecting tile camera to a TV. by 3 Set the mode dial to [_, and turn on the camera. Turn olf bolh your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV wilh Ihe A/V cable. 1 Connect the A/V cable (supplied) to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of a TV. To audio/video jacks Control button input Images shot with the camera the TV screen.
OnTVcolorsystems If you w:mt 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 Bah:m/:_ Islands. Bolivia. C:mada. Central America. Chile. Colombia. Ecuador. Jamaica. Japan, Korea. Mexico. Peru. Surinam. Taiwan. the Philippines. the U.S.A.. Venezuela. etc. PALsystem Austr:dia. Austria. Belgium. China. Czech Republic. Denmark. Finland.
Troubleshooting If you experience 0 trouble "vvilla your camera, try the fc_llowing solutions. Checkthe items on pages 77 to 85. If a cocle sl_ch as "C/E:DD:DE3" _l_l_c.ars ()n the scrc'c'n, sc'c page 86. O Removethe batteries,andinsertthebatteriesagainafteraboutone minute,andturnonthepower. 0 Initializethesettings(pages52) 0 ConsultyourSonydealeror localauthorized Sonyservicefacility. Ple_tse understm'M that you give yo/lr _.
The battery remaining indicator is displayed • This pllenomenon 91). indicator is incorrect, or sufficient but the power runs out too quickly. occurs _qwn you use the camera in an extremely battery remaining hot or cold location (page • The batteries arc discharged. Install charged batteries I_ ,step 1 in "Read This First'). • The poles of batteries or the terminals of the batte U cover are dirty so the batteries are not charged sufficiently. Clean them with a cotton swab, etc. (page 911.
• The image size is set to 16411(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of the lk_llox_ing: Set the image size to other than 164fl(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 actixatcd (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 • 3 (Twilighl mode), [] mode (page 26). The date and time does (Landscape are recorded • Set the correcl dale and lime (_ not work. mode), or _ (Candle mode) is selecled for Ihe Scene incorrectly. swp 2 in "Read Thi,s 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.
The image range. seen through • The parallax r_lngc_ Cannot LISe shoot phenomenon the Refer images is occurring _hen not indicate the actual recordable the sul2j,:ct is close. To confirn/the rccordable in succession. or the "Memory Stick" level is low. Install charged to "Computers" Your camera does SClc_en. • The internal memory "Read Tkis Finst' ). • The battery the finder cannot (page back images (_..sr,7_ 6 ill batteries.
You have deleted an image by mistake. • Onceyou have deletedan image, you cannot restoreit. Wc recommendthatyou 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 rcsize movies andMulti Burst images. You cannot display a DPOF (Print order) mark. • You cannot disphLv DPOF (Print order) marks on movies. You cannot cut a movie.
The Removable disk icon does not appear on the computer connect your computer to the camera. screen when you • Follo_ the procedure: belo_ to install the USB dri'_cr again. The follo_ing procedure is l_r a Windows computer. 1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties]. The "System Properties" screen appears. 2 Click [Hardware] _ [Device Manager]. • For Windows 98198SEIMe, click the [De'rice Manager] tab. The "Device Manager" appears.
Cannot insert a "Memory Stick". • Insert it in the correct direction Cannot record on a "Memory • Set the write-protect (_ st+q_3 i_ "Read Thi,_ First'). Stick". s_itch on the _iVlemory Stick" to the recording position (p_Jge 89). • The "Memory Stick" is fulh Delete unnecessary images (_ st_q) 6 in "Read This First"). • lnsert a ' Memory Stick PRO" (page 22) when recording movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)]. Cannot format a "Memory Stick".
A connection cannot be established. • The camera cannot he connected directly to a printer that is not compliant _ith the PictBridgc stand ,rd. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant _ith 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 Ihat of Ihe printer. Change the selting of either the camera (page 71 ) or Ihe prinler. Cannot operate the camera after • Wail for a while as lilt., printer depending on the printer. canceling is carrying printing. oul the cancellation. It may take some lime Your camera does not work. • Use the lypc of batteries you can use _ith this camera (page 91). • The batte U level is low (The _\_ indicator appears). Charge the batteries 1_ Tkis First ').
Warning indicators andmessages 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, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32:riri • There is trouble _ith )our camera's hardware. Turn the power off and on again.
File error Memory Stick locked • Set the _ rite-protect s_itch on the "Memory Stick" to the recording position (page 89). • An error occurred while phLvingback the image. File protect No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick • Delete unnecessary images or files (_ step 6 "Read This Fii:_t'). • Rek'asc Ihe protectkm (page 39). Image size over • You arc phLvingback an image of a size that cannot be played back on your call]era.
Enable printer to connect • [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], however the Calllera is connl:cted to a non-PictBridge compliant device. Check the device. • The connection is not established. Disconnect md connect the USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printen refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. Connect to PictBridge device • You tried to print images before the printer connectkm was established. Connect to a PictBridge compliant printer.
O_he_ Onthe "Memory Stick" A "Memory Stick" is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of "Memory Stick" tbat can be used witb tbis camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all "Memory Stick" functions. Memory Stick • You cannot record, edil or delete images il you slide tile write-prolccl switch to LOCK. Terminal O Memory Stick (MagicGate/ High-speed data transfur compatible) 0 *2*3 Memo U Stick Duo .
Noteson usinga "Memory Stick Duo" (notsupplied) • To use a '+MemtnT Stick Duo' with tile cmnera, be sm_: to instal tile '+Memol T Stick Duo' into a Memol T Stick Duo Ad+q_tor.If you insert a "Memoly Stick Duo" into a 'Memory Stick" compliant de_ice without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you night not be able to rcmo_e it t?om tile de_ ice. • When inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" into a Memol T Stick Duo Adaptor, make sure tile "Memol T Stick Duo" is inserted lacing in the correcl direction.
Onthe battery chargerand the batteries OnNickel-MetalHydridebatteries On the battery charger • Do not cllm'ge any other batteries excepl Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in tile battery charger supplied with your cmncra. If you try to charge any other type oI battery (e.g., manganese balteries, alkaline dW cells, primary lithiuzn batteries, or Ni-Cd batteries) lhan file balteries specified, those batteries may leak, overheat, or explode, causing file danger of burns or other iJ_iuries.
• If tile poles of tile batteries and the terminals on lhe battery cover of the calnerzl are dirly, lhe batte W lilt may be extmlnely shortened. Occasionally wipe lhem wilh a dry cloth, etc. to keep them clean. • If you shoot a lot using the flash and file zoom, the battery power will be used up lastcr.
Precautions _ Do not leave the camera in the _ Onmoisturecondensation followingplaces If tim cmnel"a • In an extremely warm h)calion, lnoisturc nlay condense inside or outside tile Cillllel'_L Tiffs Illoislurc Colldens_flJoll In places camera nlay hot place sucll as in a car pm'ked body may beconlc in tile sun, tile deflwmed callse may and this direct sunlight Tile camera a nla]hlnction detornled, • Near and this may cau_ subject strong • Ill smldy Be caretul discolored a toM to a
Specifications Camera [InputandOutputconnectors] [System] A/V Image dex ice DSC-W7/W OUT (MONO)jack 17: 9.11 mm 11/1.8 type) color CCD, Primary color filter DSC-W5/W 15: 9.04 mm CCD, Total pixel number (1/1.8 type) Primary of camera DSC-W7/W color unbalanced, Audio: 327 Approx. pixel Outpul 17: USB jack USB communication Carl 3X Zeiss /'OOlll 5 255 (t(t(t pixels LCD panel Total 6.2 cnl (2.
BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MHbatterycharger Power rcquhclnents AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 3W Output voltage AA: DC 1.4V 400 mA x 2 AAA: DC 1.4 V 160 mA x 2 Operaling temperalure O°C to +40°C (+32°F 1o +I04°F) Storage temperalure 20°C 1o +60°C (_,°F to + 140°F) Dimensions Approx. 71x30x91 mm (2 718xl 3116x3 518 inches) (W/H/D) Mass Approx.
Index A Candle A/V cane .............................. Accessories supplied ill "Read Thil mode -"+ itep 5 ill "Read F'ir_t" 74 CD-ROM .............................. AF ............................. Center-weighted Change AF llhmfinator ...................... 47 AF lock ................................. 32 AF Mode ............................... 45 AF range finder flame .......... Aperture .......................... adjustnlent Folder 31 41 DPOF .................................
Holding the camera _tcp 5 itt "R_ad Thi_ N 45 Optical Macintosh 66 OS ................................... I computer. Reconunended ell_, irollmelll ldent hnage 0 M AF .................................... flying parts .................... quality .................. 13, 33 lJ_lage size ............................. ........................ Mains Thi_ REflect lead VCD2 lncan_escent lnde× tl_de lndex screen ............... 67 _
R _tep 5 in "R_ad REC Mode Red Eye Resize ............................ Reduction ............... ................................... Rewind/Fast VGA Shooting menu ..................... 30 Shooting movies 25 Shutter lorward 8 S AF ...................................... 45 Sat tlration 36 .............................. Scene ..................................... Slow synchro Smart zoom _now mode tile display..... Indicator LCD Backlight Self-diagnosis 52 Specifications ...
Trademarks • C.MbEP-shot Corporat is a trademm'k of Sony ion. • "Memory Stick', .__, MEMORY 5TIEK PRD , "Memory MEMrlRy DUO , "Memo Duo", 5TiEK 'Memory MEMORY fiIIEK PRQ and [_,GICI_EkTE Stick Stick D' Stick flu0 PRO', Duo", PRO , "MagicGate", are tradenlarks of Sony Corporation. • PicmrePackage Corporal ion.
