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Basic Operations

Using functions for shooting Using functions for viewing Customizing the settings

Digital Still Camera

Cyber-shot Handbook

DSC-W80/W85/W90

Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the Instruction Manual and the Cyber-shot Step-up Guide, and retain them for future reference.

Viewing images on a TV

Using your computer

Printing still images

Troubleshooting

Others

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Notes on using your camera
Types of Memory Stick that can be used (not supplied)
The IC recording medium used by this camera is a Memory Stick Duo. There are two types of Memory Stick.
If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time, use up the existing charge and remove it from your camera, then store it in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery pack functions. For details on the usable battery pack, see page 115.
Memory Stick Duo: you can use a Memory Stick Duo with your camera.

Carl Zeiss lens

This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.
Memory Stick: you cannot use a Memory Stick with your camera.
Notes on the LCD screen and lens
The LCD screen is 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. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
Other memory cards cannot be used.
For details on Memory Stick Duo, see page 113.
When using a Memory Stick Duo with Memory Stick compatible equipment
You can use the Memory Stick Duo by inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied).
Black, white, red, blue or green points

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

Notes on the battery pack
Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for the first time. The battery pack can be charged even if it is not completely discharged. Also, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is.
Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. Be careful not to bump the movable lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.
The pictures used in this Handbook
The photographs used as examples of pictures in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.
Notes on using your camera...2 Basic techniques for better images...7
Focus Focusing on a subject successfully... 7 Exposure Adjusting the light intensity.. 8 Color On the effects of lighting... 9 Quality On image quality and image size.. 10
Identifying parts....12 Indicators on the screen...14 Changing the screen display..18 Using the internal memory...20
Using the mode dial...21 Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode).22 Shooting still images (Scene Selection)..26 Viewing images....29 Deleting images....31 Learning the various functions HOME/Menu..33 Menu items....36
Using functions for shooting

Shooting menu...37

Image Size: Selecting the image size Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity EV: Adjusting the light intensity Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode Focus: Changing the focus method White Bal: Adjusting the color tones Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light Red Eye Reduction: Reducing the red-eye phenomenon SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode SETUP: Selecting the shooting settings
Using functions for viewing
Playing back images from the HOME screen.. 48
(Single Image): Playing back a single image (Index Display): Playing back a list of images (Slide Show): Playing back a series of images

Exposure Adjusting the light intensity
You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.

Exposure:

Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) = Recording sensitivity
Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure
The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust it manually using the functions below. Adjusting EV: Allows you to adjust the exposure determined by the camera (pages 19, 41). Metering Mode: Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure (page 42).
Underexposure = too little light Darker image
Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)
ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 41.
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, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker.
On the effects of lighting
The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.
Example: The color of an image affected by light sources
Weather/lighting Characteristics of light
Daylight White (standard)

Cloudy Bluish

Fluorescent Green-tinged

Incandescent Reddish

The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 45).
On image quality and image size
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. Image 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.

Indicators on the screen

Each time you press v (DISP) button, the display changes (page 18). See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A

Display Indication

Battery remaining
When shooting still images
Low battery warning (109) Image size (37)
is displayed only for the DSC-W90. is displayed only for the DSC-W80/W85.
Mode dial (Scene Selection) (26) Mode dial (Program) (21) White balance (45)

When shooting movies

Recording mode (39)

BRK 1.0

Metering mode (42) Face Detection (38) SteadyShot (47) Vibration warning
Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting. Even if the vibration warning appears, you can still shoot images. However, we recommend that you turn on the anti-blur function, using the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera (page 7).
Self-timer (24) Zoom scaling (23, 66)

Color mode (40)

1.0m z Standby REC ISO400
Focus preset distance (42) AE/AF lock (22) Standby a movie/Recording a movie ISO number (41) NR slow shutter
When the shutter speed drops below a certain speed in low light conditions, the NR (Noise Reduction) slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise.

C:32:00

Self-diagnosis display
Self-timer (24) Spot metering cross hair
AF range finder frame (42)

Histogram (18)

125 F3.5 +2.0EV 00:00:12
Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Value (41) Recording time AF range finder frame indicator (42) Macro (24)
Recording Media Recording folder (58)
This does not appear when using internal memory.

96 00:00:00

Remaining number of recordable images Remaining recordable time AF illuminator (65) Red-eye reduction (46) Flash mode (24) Flash charging
When playing back still images
Battery remaining Image size (37)
Protect (53) VOL. Volume (29) Print order (DPOF) mark

When playing back movies

PictBridge connecting (94) Zoom scaling (29) PictBridge connecting (95)
Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal while the icon is displayed.

N 00:00:12 101-0012

Playback (29) Playback bar Counter Folder-file number (55) Recorded date/time of the playback image Function guide for playing image Select images Adjust volume Histogram (18)
appears when histogram display is disabled.
1 9:30 AM z STOP z PLAY BACK/ NEXT V VOLUME
Playback Media Playback folder (55)

8/8 12/12

Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Change folder (55)
Metering mode (42) Flash White balance (45)
C:32:00 ISO400 +2.0EV 500 F3.5

Landscape

Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot landscapes, etc.

Soft Snap

Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits of people, flowers, etc.
When shooting seaside or lakeside scenes, the blue of the water is clearly recorded.

Twilight Portrait*

Suitable for shooting portraits in dark places. Allows you to shoot sharp images of people in dark places without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.
When shooting snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white, use this mode to prevent sunken colors and record clear images.
* When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait) or To prevent a blurring, use of a tripod is recommended.
(Twilight) mode, the shutter speed is slower.
Functions you can use in Scene Selection
For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode. ( : you can select the desired setting)
Macro Flash Face Detection Burst/ Bracket EV White Bal Red Eye Reduction SteadyShot

/ / /

* [Flash] cannot be selected.

Viewing images

(Playback zoom)/ (Index) button

(Playback zoom) button

(Playback) button MENU button

z button v/V/b/B button

HOME button

Control button

1 Press

(Playback) button.

If you press (Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press (Playback) again.
2 Select an image with b/B on the control button.
Movie: Press z to playback a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.) Press B to fast forward, b to rewind. (Press z to return to normal playback.) Press V to display the volume control screen, then press b/B to adjust the volume.
Movies with the image size [320] are displayed a size smaller.
To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)

SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode
Selects the anti-blur mode.

(Shooting) (Continuous)

Activates the anti-blur function when pressing the shutter button halfway down. Using functions for shooting Always activates the anti-blur function. You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject.
Battery consumption is faster than in [Shooting] mode.
Does not use anti-blur mode.
In Auto Adjustment mode, [SteadyShot] will be set to [Shooting]. For movies, the options are limited to [Continuous] and [Off]. The default setting is set to [Continuous]. The anti-blur function may not work properly in the following cases. When camera shake is too strong When the shutter speed is slow, for example, shooting night scenes
SETUP: Selecting the shooting settings
Select the settings for the shooting function. These items appearing in this menu are same ones as those in [ Shooting Settings] on the HOME screen. See page 34.
Playing back images from the HOME screen
You can select the ways to playback images.
HOME button 1 Press HOME. 2 Select (View Images) with b/B on the control button. 3 Select the desired viewing method with v/V.
(Single Image): Playing back a single image
Displays the image shot last. This is the same as pressing the (Playback) (page 29).
(Index Display): Playing back a list of images
Displays a list of images contained in the selected folder. This is the same as pressing the (Index) (page 30).
(Slide Show): Playing back a series of images
1 Select [ Slide Show] on the HOME screen.
2 Select [Start] with v/V, then press z to start playback.

To pause the slide show

Press z on the control button. To restart, select [Continue] with v/V, then press z.
The slide show resumes from the image which was paused, however, the music starts again from the beginning.
To display the previous/next image
Press b/B while the slide show is paused.
To adjust the volume of the music
Press V to display the volume control screen, the press b/B to adjust the volume.

To end the slide show

Select [Exit] with v/V while the slide show is paused, then press z.

To change the setup

When you use a Memory Stick Duo (not supplied)

Folder All

Plays back all the images in the selected folder. Plays back all the images in a Memory Stick Duo in order. Using functions for viewing

Effects

Simple Nostalgic Stylish Active Normal
A simple slide show suitable for a wide range of scenes. A moody slide show reproducing the atmosphere of a movie scene. A stylish slide show proceeding at a middle tempo. A high-tempo slide show suitable for active scenes. A basic slide show switching images at a predetermined interval.

Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3). When the zoom scale exceeds 3, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.

Smart (Smart zoom) ( )

Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will not be distorted, according to the image size. This is not available when the image size is set to [8M] (DSC-W90), [7M] (DSC-W80/W85) or [3:2].
The maximum zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the following table.
Precision (Precision digital zoom) ( ) Off
Enlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of 6, but the image quality deteriorates. Does not use the digital zoom.
Image size and maximum zoom scale using Smart zoom Maximum zoom scale Size DSC-W90 DSC-W80/W85

5M 3M VGA 16:9

Approx. 3.8 Approx. 4.8 Approx. 15 Approx. 5.1
Approx. 3.6 Approx. 4.5 Approx. 14 Approx. 4.8
When [Face Detection] is set to [On], you cannot use the Digital Zoom. When you set the LCD screen to off, you cannot use the digital zoom.
Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 2

Auto Orientation

When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait image, the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position.
Records the image with the correct orientation. Auto Orientation deactivated.
Depending on the shooting angle of the camera, the orientation of the image may not be recorded correctly.

Auto Review

Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image.
Use the Auto Review. Does not use Auto Review.
If you press the shutter button halfway down during this period, the recorded image display disappears and you can immediately shoot the next image.

Clock Settings

Sets the date and time.
1 Select [ Clock Settings] from (Settings) on the HOME screen.
2 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 3 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 4 Select [OK], then press z.
To cancel the clock setting
Select [Cancel] in step 4, then press z.

Language Setting

Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages.
You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to.
Viewing images by connecting your camera to a TV with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal
Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV.
1 Connect the camera to the TV.
1 To audio/video input jacks VIDEO AUDIO Yellow/White/Red Yellow Black (Playback) button Control button Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) 2 To the multi connector

When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while.
* is displayed on the screen during the communication session. Do not operate the computer while the indicator is displayed. When the indicator changes to , you can start using the computer again.
The Scanner and Camera Wizard screen appears.

2 Click [Next].

The images saved on the Memory Stick Duo of the camera appear.
If Connecting to Mass Storage. does not appear, set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 63).
If no Memory Stick Duo is inserted, images in the internal memory appear.
5 Click the radio button next to
[Nothing. Im finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next].
3 Click the check box of unwanted
images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click [Next].
The Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard screen appears.
The Picture Name and Destination screen appears.

6 Click [Finish].

The wizard screen closes.
To continue copying other images, disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (page 80). Then follow the procedure explained in Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer on page 77.
4 Select a name and destination for
the images, then click [Next].
Stage 3-B: Copying images to a Computer
For Windows XP, follow the procedure explained in Stage 3-A: Copying images to a computer on page 77.
Image copying starts. When the copying is completed, the Other Options screen appears.
This section describes an example of copying images to the My Documents folder.
This section describes an example of copying images to the My Documents folder.
1 Double-click [My Computer] t
[Removable Disk] t [DCIM].
3 Double-click the [My Documents]
folder. Then, right-click on the My Documents window to display the menu and click [Paste].
If the Removable Disk icon is not displayed, see page 104.
2 Double-click the folder where the

The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting the Picture Motion Browser for the first time. Select [Start]. This function informs you of news, such as software updates. You can change the setting later.
Picture Motion Browser overview
With the Picture Motion Browser you can:
Import images shot with the camera and display them on the computer. Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them. Retouch, print, and send still images as e-mail attachments, change the shooting date and more. Still images can be printed or saved with the date. You can create a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive. For details on the Picture Motion Browser, refer to the Help.
Exiting the Picture Motion Browser
Click button in the top right corner of the screen.

Basic instructions

Follow these steps to import and view images from the camera.
To access the Help, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [Picture Motion Browser].

Importing images

1 Make sure Media Check Tool* is
running. Look for a the taskbar.
(Media Check Tool) icon in
* Media Check Tool is a program that automatically detects and imports images when a Memory Stick is inserted or when the camera is connected. If there is no icon: Click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Tools] t [Media Check Tool].
2 Connect the camera to your
computer with the cable for multiuse terminal. After the camera is automatically detected, the [Import Images] screen is displayed.
1 Checking imported images
When importing is complete, the Picture Motion Browser starts. Thumbnails of the imported images are displayed.
The My Pictures folder is set as the default folder in Viewed folders. You can double-click a thumbnail to display the image by itself. If you use the Memory Stick slot, refer to page 76. In Windows XP, if the AutoPlay Wizard appears, close it.
2 Viewing images in Viewed
folders arranged by shooting date on a calendar
1Click the [Calendar] tab. Years when images were shot are listed. 2Click the year. Images shot that year are displayed, arranged on the calendar by shooting date. 3To display images by month, click the desired month. Thumbnails of images shot that month are displayed.

3 Import the images.

To start importing images, click the [Import] button.

the printer.

If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not be printed. Disconnect and connect the
cable for multi-use terminal again. If you still cannot print your images, disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal, turn the printer off and then on, then connect the cable for multi-use terminal again. Movies cannot be printed. Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer may not be printed.

Printing is canceled.

Confirm that you have disconnected the cable for multi-use terminal before the
(PictBridge Connecting) mark disappears.
Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.
The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether
the printer provides these functions or not.
The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer

manufacturer.

---- -- -- is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.
Images that do not have the recording data cannot be printed with the date inserted. Set [Date]
to [Off] and print the image again (page 94).
Cannot select the print size.
Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size.
Cannot print the image at the size selected.
Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal and reconnect it whenever you change the paper
size after the printer has been connected to the camera.
The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the
camera (page 94) 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.
The camera does not function with the lens portion extended.
Do not attempt to force the lens that has stopped moving. Insert a charged battery, then turn on the camera again.

The lens gets fogged.

Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before

using it.

The lens does not move when you turn off the camera.
The battery pack is discharged. Replace it with a charged battery pack.
The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.
This is not a malfunction.
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.
Set the date and time again (page 68).
You want to change the date or time.
Warning indicators and messages
If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your camera has a selfdiagnosis display. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera. If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, your camera may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32:ss
There is trouble with your cameras

Messages

If the following messages appear, follow the instructions.
The battery level is low. Charge the
battery pack immediately. Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.
For use with compatible battery only
The battery inserted is not an NP-BG1
hardware. Turn the power off and on again.

battery pack.

C:13:ss
The camera cannot read or write data on

System error

Turn the power off and then on again.
the Memory Stick Duo. Try turning off and on the camera again, or taking out and inserting the Memory Stick Duo several times. The internal memory has experienced a format error, or an unformatted Memory Stick Duo is inserted. Format the internal memory or the Memory Stick Duo (pages 58, 61). The inserted Memory Stick Duo cannot be used with your camera, or the data is damaged. Insert a new Memory Stick Duo.

Internal memory error

Reinsert the Memory Stick
Insert the Memory Stick Duo

correctly.

The inserted Memory Stick Duo
cannot be used in your camera (page 113). The Memory Stick Duo is damaged. The terminal section of the Memory Stick Duo is dirty.

E:61:ss E:62:ss E:91:ss

A camera malfunction has occurred.

Memory Stick type error

cannot be used in your camera (page 113).
Initialize the camera (page 62), then turn the power on again.

Cannot access Memory Stick Access denied
You are using the Memory Stick with

the access controlled.

Memory Stick formatting error Internal memory formatting error
Format the media again (pages 58 and
Cannot create more folders
The folder with a name beginning with
999 exists on the Memory Stick Duo. You cannot create any folders if this is the case.

Memory Stick locked

You are using the Memory Stick Duo

File error

An error occurred while the image was
with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 113).

playing back.

Read only folder
You have selected a folder that cannot
No memory space in internal memory No memory space on Memory Stick
Delete unnecessary images or files
be set as a recording folder on your camera. Select another folder (page 59).

(page 31).

File protect
Release the protection (page 53).

Read only memory

Your camera cannot record or delete

Image size over

You are playing back an image with size
images on this Memory Stick Duo.

No Images

No images that can be played have been
that cannot be played back on your camera.
recorded in the internal memory.

Invalid operation

You are trying to playback a file that is
recorded in this folder. The selected folder does not contain a file that can be played in a Slide Show with music.
not compatible with the camera.
You have selected a function that is not

available for movies.

(Vibration warning indicator) Folder error
A folder with the same first three digit Camera shake may occur due to
number already exists on the Memory Stick Duo (for example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE). Select another folders, or create a new folder (pages 58, 59).
insufficient light. Use the flash, turn on the anti-blur function, or mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera.
640(Fine) is not available
640(Fine) size movies can be recorded
only using a Memory Stick PRO Duo. Insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo or set the image size to a size other than [640(Fine)].

Notes on using Memory Stick PRO Duo (not supplied)
Memory Stick PRO Duo with a capacity up to 8 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera.
Notes on using Memory Stick Micro (not supplied)
To use a Memory Stick Micro with this camera, be sure to insert the Memory Stick Micro into an M2 Adaptor as large as of Duo size. If you insert a Memory Stick Micro into the camera without an M2 Adaptor as large as of Duo size, you might not be able to remove it from the camera. Do not leave the Memory Stick Micro within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.

On the battery pack

On charging the battery pack
We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10C to 30C (50F to 86F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range. The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used.
Effective use of the battery pack
Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use: Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera immediately before you start shooting. The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash or zoom frequently. We recommend having spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and making trial shots before taking the actual shots. Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant. Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight.
How to store the battery pack
If the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, fully charge it and then fully use it up once a year on your camera before storing the battery pack in a dry, cool place. Repeat this charging and using up once a year to maintain the battery packs function. To use the battery pack up, leave your camera in slide show (page 48) playback mode until the power goes off. To prevent staining the terminal, shortcircuiting, etc., be sure to use a supplied battery case when carrying and storing.

On battery life

The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. If the battery operating time seems shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Buy a new battery pack.

On the battery charger

Do not charge any other battery pack other than the NP-BG type battery packs in the battery charger supplied with your camera. Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you leave the charged battery pack in the charger, battery life may be shortened. When the CHARGE lamp flashes, this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type have been inserted. Check that the battery pack is the specified type. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it with new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly. If the battery charger operates correctly, a battery error may have occurred. If the battery charger is dirty, charging may not be performed successfully. Clean the battery charger with dry cloth, etc.
Adjusting EV.19, 41 AE/AF lock indicator.22, 44 AF Illuminator..65 AF lock..44 AF Mode.66 AF range finder frame..42 Aperture..8 Auto Adjustment mode.22 Auto Focus..7 Auto Orientation.67 Auto Review..67 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera.. 82 Windows.. 73 Connecting Computer.. 77 Printer.. 94 TV.. 70 Copy.. 60 Copying images to your computer.. 76 Create REC. Folder. 58 Cross Filter.. 52 Flash mode..24 Fluorescent Light 1, 2, 3.45 Focus..7, 23, 42 Focus preset.43 Folder.55 Changing..59 Creating..58 Selecting.55 Format..58, 61 Format Music.89 Function Guide.62

Grid Line..65

B & W..40 Battery charger..116 battery pack..115 Beach mode.27 Beep..62 Blur...7 Burst..39
Date. 68, 87, 95 Daylight.. 45 Delete.. 51 Format. 58, 61 Deleting images.. 31 Digital Zoom. 66 DirectX.. 74 DISP.. 18 Download Music. 89 DPOF.. 54, 96
High Sensitivity mode..27 Histogram..18, 19 Holding the camera.7, 22 HOME..33
Identifying parts..12 Image file storage destinations and file names.81 Image quality.10 Image Size..37 Image size..10 Incandescent..45 Index Display.48 Index screen.30 Indicator..14 Initialize..62 Install.75
Cable for multi-use terminal..70, 77, 94 Center AF..43 Center-weighted metering.42 Change REC. Folder.59 Clock Settings..68 Cloudy..45 Color..9 Color Mode..40 COMPONENT.63 Computer..73 Copying images.76, 90 Macintosh..90 Recommended environment.74, 90 Software..75
EV.. 41 Exposure.. 8 Exposure Bracket.. 39 Extension.. 82

DSC-WX1/B

Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera
Sonys Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 camera features Exmor R CMOS sensor and 24mm bright f/2.4 G lens, letting you capture clear, crisp images, even in low-light. High speed burst 10fps helps you capture the precise moment and Sweep Panorama creates ultra-wide 224degree panoramic shots. Additionally, it features 720p movie recording9, Ultra-quick 0.3-sec. AF, and Intelligent Auto mode 10.2 Megapixel Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Image Sensor The DSC-WX1 features a 10.2 megapixel Exmor R CMOS image sensor that brings out the full resolving power of the cameras G lens to deliver extremely fast speed, high resolution, and stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain - 2x better than traditional sensors of equivalent size and pixel count. In addition, the combined Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ imaging processor delivers extremely fast 10fps, Anti Motion Blur, Hand-held Twilight and 720p movie modes. Premium 24mm f/2.4 G Lens Designed and manufactured to the highest standards of optical performance, the Sony G Lens is optimized to perfectly complement the advanced image sensors and image processing technology in Sonys cameras. G lenses are used in top of the line digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras and advanced pro-sumer HD Camcorders. Capture the whole picture with 24mm wide angle lens Capture more of the scene in landscape or group portraits with the 24mm wide angle. Wide angle is especially useful in small rooms, where you cant get far enough back from your subjects to capture them all. 5x Optical Zoom Capture the action up close with the 5x optical zoom. Zoom in on kids on a soccer field or a jet skier on the lake, to see their expressions as they enjoy their sport. Ultra bright f/2.4 G Lens This f/2.4 aperture lens gathers twice as much light as typical compact camera lenses, allowing you to shoot indoors or in low light without flash and with less noise. 2.7" Clear Photo LCD Plus Compose and show off your images on the large 2.7 Clear Photo LCD Plus display (230K pixels) Compact design Measuring at just 3 9/16" x 2 1/16" x 25/32, the DSC-WX1 is compact enough to slip into most any pocket or purse, so you can take it with you wherever you go. BIONZ image processor The BIONZ image processor delivers the high resolution and fast performance you expect from a Sony digital camera. Fast processing enables Sweep Panorama to create the image in camera in seconds, clear images in low light settings, and layering one image over another to create a photo that looks just like what you see with your eyes. Sweep Panorama mode Reach beyond the traditional wide angle lens, and capture more breathtaking shots with Sweep Panorama Mode. Simply press the shutter button and sweep the camera in the desired direction and the camera continuously shoots at a high speed, then seamlessly stitches the images together with automatic position adjustment to create one stunning panoramic image. Available in wide and ultra-wide options, the camera can take panoramic shots of up to 256 degrees, which goes well beyond the limits of peripheral vision, even capturing areas somewhat behind you. Now capturing wide landscapes is as easy as press and sweep. High speed shooting The DSC-WX1 can capture ten full 10.2 megapixel resolution images at up to 10fps, helping to ensure that you capture the decisive moment such as the bat hitting the game winning homerun. In addition, the DSC-WX1 employs a mechanical shutter that helps reduce distortion when continuously shooting moving subjects.
Handheld Twilight Capture cleaner and sharper night shots without using a tripod. When set to Handheld Twilight Mode, the DSC-WX1 captures six images in a fraction of a second with one press of the shutter, and combines the data from all six to create a single image of extraordinary detail and low noise. With these modes, ADDITIONAL FEATURES you can capture images in low light, HD Movie (720p)9 without flash, beyond the capability of traditional cameras. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization Anti Motion Blur mode Capture cleaner and sharper images, even when your subject is moving. When set in Anti Motion Blur mode, the DSC-WX1 captures six images in a fraction of a second with higher shutter speed and combines the data from all six to create a single image of extraordinary detail and eliminate subject blur, beyond the capability of traditional cameras.

High Sensitivity mode (ISO 3200) Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode Intelligent AF Smile Shutter technology Face Detection technology: Motion Detection: Pet mode: Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus: Easy Shooting Mode: Viewing modes: In-Camera Retouching Tools: PHOTOMUSIC: PhotoTV HD: Function Guide: Lithium-ion battery: Includes Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software ver. 4.3:

Specifications

General
Megapixel: 10.2MP Imaging Device: 1/2.4" (7.79mm) "Exmor R" CMOS Recording Media: 11MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Processor: BionzTM Image Processor USB Port(s): Yes - USB2.0 Hi-Speed HD Output: Yes (1080i) 5

Dimensions

Weight: Approx. 5.3oz. (149g) - With battery and Memory Stick PRO DuoTM media. Measurements: 3 9/16" x 2 1/16" x 25/32" (90.5mm x 51.8mm x 19.8mm )

Hardware

LCD: 2.7"1 Clear Photo LCD 230K Viewfinder: No Lens Construction: 6 elements in 5 groups (including 5 aspheric elements) Microphone/Speaker: Mono / Mono Lens Type: Sony G-lens
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: Limited 1 Year Parts & Labor

Supplied Accessories

Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BG1 Battery Charger BC-CSD Multi Connector Cable USB/AV Wrist Strap CD-ROM Software Power Cord Note: Memory Stick DUO Media or adaptors are not included.

Convenience

White Balance: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / One Push / Underwater White Balance Mode (Auto / One Push) / Underwater 1 (Blue Water)/ Underwater 2 (Green Water) Self Timer: Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off) Still Image Mode(s): Normal (JPEG) / Burst (JPEG) / Bracketing (JPEG) - AE(Plus / Minus 0.3EV / 0.7EV / 1.0EV) Red-Eye Reduction: Auto / On / Off Burst Mode: 10fps at 10.2MP Date/Time Stamp: Available in the included PMB software. Media/Battery Indicator: Yes/Yes Dynamic Range Optimizer: Standard / Off / Plus Scene Mode(s): Movie (Auto Adjustment / High Sensitivity / Underwater) / Scenes (High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Hi-speed Shutter / Underwater / Gourmet) Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization Movie Mode(s): 1280 x 720 (Fine) (Approx.30fps, Progressive); 1280 x 720 (Standard) (Approx.30fps, Progressive); 640 x 480 VGA (Approx.30fps, Progressive) PictBridge Compatible: Yes Memory Stick Pro Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PRO media capacity9 ; does not support Access Control security function.

Optics/Lens

Focal Length: 4.25-21.25mm 35mm Equivalent: 24-120mm Focus: 9 points / Center Weighted AF / Spot AF Aperture Range: Auto (F2.4/F7.1(W), 2 steps) / Program Auto (F2.4/F7.1(W), 2 steps with ND Filter) Shutter Speed: Auto(2 - 1/1,600) / Program Auto(1 - 1/1,600) Exposure Compensation: Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step Smart Zoom Technology: 5M:Approx.7.0x (Total), 3M:Approx.8.9x(Total), VGA:Approx.28x(Total), 16:9(2M):Approx.9.5x(Total) Digital Zoom: Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off Optical Zoom: 5x Macro Mode: Auto Macro Total Zoom: Approximately 10x Face Detection: 8 face(flash, focus, exposure, white balance, child/adult priority, blink, face motion detection)

Optional Accessories

Accessory Kit (ACC-CLGB) Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (NP-FG1) GPS Unit Kit (GPS-CS1KA) Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (MSMT16G) Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (MS-MT8G) Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (MS-MT4G) Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo "HX" Media MSHX16G) Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo "HX" Media MSHX8G) Memory Stick Duo USB Adaptor (MSACUS40) Color: Black UPC Code: 027242766334
1.Viewable area, measured diagonally 2. PhotoTV HD viewing requires PhotoTV HD enabled BRAVIA HDTV, and component cable (both sold separately) 3. Four preset music tracks stored in internal memory. Imported music tracks can be up to five minutes long. When using Music Transfer to download music, tracks longer than five minutes will be reduced to five minutes when uploading to the Cyber-shot camera. 4. Requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3, or Windows Vista SP2. Not supported by Mac OS. 5. HD Viewing requires an HD output adapter cable (VMC-MHC1 recommended) and compatible HDTV with equivalent display capabilities, both sold separately. 6. As compared to Sonys previous CMOS sensors of equivalent size and pixel count. 7. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary. 8. Capacity will vary based on type and complexity of image recorded. 9.HD Movie mode records up to 1280 x720p, at 30fps, and 9Mbps. 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Clear Photo LCD Plus, BIONZ, BRAVIA, Cyber-shot, Exmor, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Optical SteadyShot, and Smile Shutter are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Control

ISO: Auto / 160 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
Battery Type: LITHIUM ION / InfoLITHIUM G type 3.6V Battery Capacity: Approx. 175 minutes / Approx. 350 images

Software

Supplied Software: Picture Motion Browser Vers 4.3 + USB Driver (Not supported by Macintosh Operating Systems) Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Mac OSX v(10.3-10.5)

Convenience Features

AF Illuminator Light: Auto / Off Multi-Pattern Measuring: Yes NightShot Infrared System: No NightFraming System: No Power Save Mode: Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity) In-Camera Editing: Trimming / Red Eye Correction

Processor

Bionz Engine: Yes

Operating Conditions

Flash Effective Range: ISO Auto: Approx.0.2Approx.5.0m(W) / Approx.0.5Approx.2.0m)(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.10.0m(W) / Approx.4.0m(T) Flash Mode(s): Auto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off

Inputs and Outputs

Accessory Terminal: Multi connector Audio/Video Output(s): Yes via Mutli-Use Connector
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