Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC-W80/W85/W90 For details on the advanced operations, please access “Cyber-shot Handbook” and “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” contained on the supplied CD-ROM via a computer. Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-W80/W85/W90 Serial No. ___________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
[ Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.
Read this first CAUTION Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.
[ CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. [ 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.
Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover.
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................... 2 Read this first ............................................................................................ 4 Notes on using your camera .................................................................... 8 Getting started ................................................................................. 9 Checking the accessories supplied .........................................................
Notes on using your camera [ Internal memory and “Memory Stick Duo” back up Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery pack or “Memory Stick Duo” while the access lamp is lighted, as the internal memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” data may be destroyed. Always protect your data by making a back up copy. [ Notes on recording/playback • Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.
Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSG/BC-CSGB/ BC-CSGC (1) • Strap Wrist strap (1) (DSC-W80/W90) Neck strap (1) (DSC-W85) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) • Soft carrying case (1) (DSC-W85 only) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc.
1 Preparing the battery pack For customers in the USA and Canada Plug For customers other than those in the USA and Canada ɟ ɟ CHARGE lamp CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHARGE lamp lights on, and charging starts. When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Practical charge).
2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) ɟ Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” with the terminal side facing the LCD screen. ɠ Insert the battery pack while pressing the battery eject lever with the tip of the battery pack. Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover 1 Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) all the way in until it clicks. 3 Insert the battery pack. 4 Close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover.
[ To remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. “Memory Stick Duo” Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then push the “Memory Stick Duo” in once. Battery pack Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack. • Never remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the “Memory Stick Duo”.
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button (Playback) button 1 2 3 z button ɟ Control button HOME button 1 Press the POWER button or press (Playback) button. 2 Set the clock with the control button. 1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z. [ To change the date and time Press the HOME button, and select [ Clock Settings] in (Settings) (pages 18, 19).
Shooting images easily Microphone Finder ɠ Shutter button W/T (Zoom) button Macro button Mode dial DISP button MENU button Flash button Control button Self-timer button HOME button Tripod receptacle (bottom) 1 Select the desired function from the mode dial. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select When shooting movies: Select . . 2 Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. 3 Shoot with the shutter button.
Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display [ Using the mode dial : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) Set the mode dial to the desired function. The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light. : Flash forced off Auto Adjustment Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
Viewing/deleting images (playback zoom)/ (Index) button (playback zoom) button (Playback) button MENU button ɟ Control button HOME button Multi connector (bottom) Speaker (bottom) 1 Press (Playback) button. If you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press again. 2 Select an image with b/B on the control button. Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.
[ Viewing an index screen Press (Index) button to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. Then, select an image with v/V/b/B. To return to the single image screen, press z. • You can also access the index screen by selecting [ Index Display] in (View Images) on the HOME screen. • Each time you press (Index), the number of pictures on the index screen changes. [ To delete images in index mode 1 Press MENU while the index screen is displayed.
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of your camera. You can select the shooting mode or playback mode, or change the settings from the HOME screen. Control button z button HOME button 1 Press HOME to display the HOME screen. Category Item Guide 2 Select a category with b/B on the control button. 3 Select an item with v/V, then press z.
For details on the operation 1 page 18 HOME items Press HOME button displays the following items. Details on the items are displayed on the screen by the guide. Category Items Shooting Shooting View Images Single Image Index Display Slide Show Printing, Other Print Music Tool Download Music Manage Memory Format Music Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool Format Change REC. Folder Create REC.
Using menu items MENU button z button ɟ Control button 1 Press MENU to display the menu. Function Guide • The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode. • Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode. 2 Select the desired item with v/V on the control button. • If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing v/V until the item appears on the screen. 3 Select the desired setting with b/B on the control button.
For details on the operation 1 page 20 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the camera mode. The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available only in the playback mode. Also, the menu items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Menu for shooting Image Size Selects the still image size. Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts focus, etc.
Enjoying your computer You can display images shot with the camera on the computer. Also, you can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. For details, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook”. Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) For Windows users For Macintosh users USB connection Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.
Viewing “Cyber-shot Handbook” and “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” [ For Windows users [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD- Turn on your computer, and insert the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Follow the instructions below. ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The screen below appears. To view the “Cyber-shot Handbook” 1 Select the [Handbook] folder and copy “Handbook.pdf” stored in the [GB] folder to your computer. 2 After copying is complete, double-click “Handbook.
Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) button, the display changes (page 15). [ When shooting still images A Battery remaining E Low battery warning Image size • 8M ( ) is displayed only for the DSC-W90. • 7M ( ) is displayed only for the DSC-W80/W85.
B C 1.0m Focus preset distance Recording/playback Media z AE/AF lock Recording folder ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter 125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.
Battery life and memory capacity 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 the battery pack (supplied) 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 Duo” as necessary.
Number of still images and recording time of movies The number of still images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions. • You can select the image size to be used when shooting from the menu (pages 20, 21). [ The approximate number of still images (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory Approx.
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF). If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook”. 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one minute, and turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 19). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
The battery remaining indicator is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one. Fully discharge and then charge the battery pack to correct the display. • The battery pack is discharged. Insert the charged battery pack (page 10). • The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one. Cannot charge the battery pack. • You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (not supplied).
Precautions [ Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject to rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera.
Specifications Camera [System] Image device: DSC-W90: 7.18 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter DSC-W80/W85: 7.20 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: DSC-W90: Approx. 8 286 000 pixels DSC-W80/W85: Approx. 7 410 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: DSC-W90: Approx. 8 083 000 pixels DSC-W80/W85: Approx. 7 201 000 pixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 5.8 – 17.4 mm (35 – 105 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 – 5.
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