Using the mode dial

Set the mode dial to the desired function.

Mode dial

Auto Adjustment mode
Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t page 22

Program Auto mode

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various setting using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 36)

: Scene Selection mode

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. t page 26

Movie recording mode

Allows you to record movies with audio. t page 22
Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)
Mode dial Shutter button Finder Zoom button MENU button HOME button Macro button DISP button Flash button Self-timer button z button v/V/b/B button Control button
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.
When shooting still images: 1Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus.
The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit.
2Press the shutter button fully down.
AE/AF lock Basic Operations

When shooting movies:

Press the shutter button fully down. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.
If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on
The shortest shooting distance is approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches). Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode when you shoot a subject closer than the shooting distance (page 24). When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing slowly and the beep does not sound. In addition, the AF range finder frame disappears. Recompose the shot and focus again.
Subjects difficult to focus on are:
Distant from the camera and dark The contrast between the subject and its background is poor. Seen through glass Moving fast Reflective light or with a lustrous finish Flashing Backlit

W/T Using the zoom

Press T to zoom, press W to undo the zoom.
When the zoom scale exceeds 3, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 66. You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie.
Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)
Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
(No indicator): Flash Auto Strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting). : Flash forced on : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light. : Flash forced off The flash strobes twice. The first time is to adjust the light quantity. While charging the flash, is displayed.

( : available)

Mode dial position: Scene
Menu for shooting (page 37)
Image Size Face Detection REC Mode Color Mode ISO EV Metering Mode Focus White Bal Flash Level Red Eye Reduction SteadyShot SETUP *The operation is limited according to the selected Scene Selection mode (page 28).
Menu for viewing (page 51)
(Delete) (Retouch) (Slide Show) (Protect) (Print) (Rotate) (Select Folder)

Shooting menu

The functions in shooting mode using MENU button are described below. For details on how to operate the menu, see page 35. You cannot select the mode displayed in grey.

Unavailable

Available
Image Size: Selecting the image size For still images
(DSC-W90 only) (DSC-W80/W85 only)
Selects image size for shooting still images. For details, see pages 10, 11.

For movie

(Fine) (Standard)
Selects image size for recording movies. For details, see page 11.
For details on the operation 1 page 35
Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject
Selects whether to use the Face Detect function or not.
Detecting the faces of your subject will also adjust focus, strobe, exposure, white balance, and pre-strobe for red-eye reduction. Face Detection mark

Face Detection frame

Does not use Face Detection function.
Available only for Soft Snap when you select the Scene Selection mode. In this case, the
default setting will be [On].
Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected. However, only up to 2 faces of your subjects
can be detected when you shoot images with Soft Snap.
When the camera detects more than subjects, the camera will judge which is the main
subject and set focus by priority.
The frame which the focus is set will turn green by pressing the shutter button half way
down. Even when the frame does not turn green, if the distance of the subject which the focus is set on and other subjects are the same, the focus is set on all subjects. Face Detection may fail, depending on the conditions under which it is used.

REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method
Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button.

(Normal) (Burst)

Does not shoot continuously. Records up to 100 images in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button.

The flash is set to

(Flash forced off).
BRK 0.3EV BRK 0.7EV BRK 1.0EV
Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted (Exposure Bracket). The larger the bracket step value, the larger the shift of the exposure value.
When you cannot decide the correct exposure, shoot in the Exposure Bracket mode, shifting the exposure value. You can select the image with the best exposure afterward.
When the mode dial is set to , the Exposure Bracket mode is not available. The flash is set to (Flash forced off).

On the Burst

When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded. The recording interval is approximately 0.46 seconds (DSC-W90) or 0.36 seconds (DSC-W80/W85). The recording interval becomes longer, depending on the setting for the image size. When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo is full, the Burst stops. You may not be able to shoot images in the Burst mode depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 28).

On the Exposure Bracket

The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images. When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 41), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness. The recording interval is approximately 0.5 seconds (DSC-W90) or 0.4 seconds (DSC-W80/W85). If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may be unable to shoot properly with the selected bracket step value. You may not be able to shoot images in the Exposure Bracket mode depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 28).
Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects
You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects.

(Normal)

(Vivid)
Sets the image to bright and deep color.

(Natural)

Sets the image to quiet color.

(Sepia)

Sets the image to sepia color.

(B & W)

Sets the image to monochromatic color.
You can select only [Normal], [Sepia] or [B & W] when shooting movies.
ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity

Low ISO sensitivity

High ISO sensitivity
Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity.
Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small number to obtain high image quality. Using functions for shooting

When shooting a subject through a net or through window glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these cases, use of [Focus] is convenient.
AF stands for Auto Focus. Distance setting information in Focus Preset is approximate. If you point the lens up or down, the error increases. When you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the normal AF range finder frame is disabled and a new AF range finder frame is displayed by a dotted line. In this case, the priority of AF movement is given to subjects around the center of the frame.
z If the subject is out of focus When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame.
In such cases, do as follows.
1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock).
AF range finder frame AE/AF lock indicator As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as many times as you want. 2 When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down.
White Bal: Adjusting the color tones
Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of an image look strange.

(Auto) (Daylight)

Adjusts the White Balance automatically. Adjusts for conditions outside under a clear sky, at sundown, night scenes, the presence of neon signs or fireworks.

(Cloudy)

Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location.
(Fluorescent Light 1)/ (Fluorescent Light 2)/ (Fluorescent Light 3)
Fluorescent Light 1: Adjust for white fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent Light 2: Adjust for natural white fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent Light 3: Adjust for day white fluorescent lighting.

n (Incandescent)

Adjusts for places under incandescent lamp, or under bright lighting, such as in a photo studio.

(Flash)

Adjusts for the flash conditions.
You cannot select this item when shooting movies.
For details on the white balance, see page 9. Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [Fluorescent Light 1], [Fluorescent Light 2], [Fluorescent Light 3]. Except in [Flash] modes, [White Bal] is set to [Auto] when the flash strobes.

Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light
Adjusts the amount of flash light.

() (Normal) (+)

To change flash mode, see page 24.
Toward : Makes the flash level lower.
Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.
Red Eye Reduction: Reducing the red-eye phenomenon
The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash.

(Auto) (On) (Off)

Reduces the red-eye phenomenon whenever necessary, only when using the Face Detection Function. The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of vibration. Also, do not let the subject move. Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions. In such a case, you can correct the red-eye phenomenon using [Retouch] in the viewing menu after shooting (page 52). When the Face Detection function is not used, the Red Eye Reduction will not function even when [Auto] is selected.
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.

(Fisheye Lens)

Applies a fisheye effect around a chosen point.
1 Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with v/V/ b/B, then press MENU button. 2 Select [Level] with v/V and press z, adjust level of retouch with v/V, then press z again. 3 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

(Cross Filter)

Adds starburst effects to light sources.
1 Select [Level] with v/V and press z, adjust level of retouch with v/V, then press z again. 2 Adjust the desired length to retouch with W/T button. 3 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

(Trimming)

Records the zoomed playback image.
1 Press W/T button to zoom in on the trimming range. 2 Set the point with v/V/b/B, then press MENU button. 3 Selects [Image Size] with v/V and press z. Selects Image Size to record with v/V, then press z again. 4 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

(Red Eye Correction)

Corrects the red-eye phenomenon caused by flash. Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
You may not be able to correct the red-eye phenomenon depending on the image.
When you select [Trimming]
The image size that you can trim may vary depending on the image. The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.
(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure
Protects images against accidental erasure.
(This Image) (Multiple Images)
Protects/unlocks the currently selected image. Selects and protects/unlocks multiple images.

To protect an image

1 Select the images you want to protect while displaying images in single-image mode or in index mode. 2 Press MENU. 3 Select [Protect] with v/V, and select [This Image] with b/B, then press z. The image is protected and the (Protect) indicator appears on the image.
To select and protect images
1 Press MENU in single-image mode or in index mode. 2 Select [Protect] with v/V, and select [Multiple Images] with b/B, then press z. In single-image mode: 3 Select the image you want to protect with b/B on the control button, then press z. is attached to the selected image. 4 Press b/B to display other images you want to protect, then press z. 5 Press MENU. 6 Select [OK] with v, then press z. In index mode: 3 Select the image you want to protect with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z. is attached to the selected image. 4 To protect other images, repeat step 3. 5 To select all the images in a folder, select the folder selection bar with b, then press z. is attached to the selected folder. 6 Press MENU. 7 Select [OK] with v, then press z. (Protect) indicator appears on the selected images.

To cancel the protection

Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by performing the same procedure to protect it. (Protect) indicator disappears.

To cancel the copying

Select [Cancel] in step 3, then press z.
Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data. You cannot copy individual images. The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the internal memory, remove the Memory Stick Duo after copying, then execute the [Format] command in [Internal Memory Tool] (page 61). When you copy the data in the internal memory to the Memory Stick Duo, all the data will be copied. You cannot choose a specific folder on the Memory Stick Duo as the destination for the data to be copied. Even if you copy data, a (Print order) mark is not copied.
Memory Tool Internal Memory Tool
This item does not appear when a Memory Stick Duo is inserted in the camera.
Formats the internal memory.
Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images.
1 Select [Format] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z. The message All data in internal memory will be erased appears. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The format is completed.
Main settings Main Settings 1
The default settings are marked with.
Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.

Shutter On Off

Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/press the shutter button. Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

Function Guide

When you operate the camera, the description of functions is displayed.
Displays the function guide. Does not display the function guide.

Initialize

Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images stored in the internal memory are retained.
1 Select [Initialize] with v/V/b/B, then press z. The message Initialize all settings appears. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The settings are reset to the default setting.

To cancel the resetting

Make sure that the power is not disconnected during resetting.
Main settings Main Settings 2

USB Connect

Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal.

PictBridge

Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (page 93). When you connect the camera to a computer, the copy wizard starts automatically, and the images in the recording folder on the camera are copied to the computer. (with Windows XP, Mac OS X) Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device (page 77). The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant printer (pages 77 and 93).

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
Place the camera with the screen facing upwards. If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the cable for multi-use terminal to the left audio jack.
2 Turn on the TV and set the TV/video input switch to video.
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

3 Press

(Playback) to turn on the camera.
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen. Press b/B on the control button to select the desired image.
When using your camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system (page 64).
Viewing an image by connecting your camera to a HD TV
You can view an image recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with the component cable (not supplied). Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV.
1 To audio/video input jacks COMPONENT VIDEO IN PY Pb Pr AUDIO

Green/Blue/Red

White/Red (Playback) button Viewing images on a TV
Component video cable (not supplied)
Control button HOME button 2 To the multi connector
Place the camera with the screen facing upwards. The cable for video jacks (Green/Blue/Red) is the same color as the respective jacks.
Set [COMPONENT] to [HD(1080i)] in [Main Settings 2] by selecting (Settings) on the HOME screen (page 63). When using your camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system (page 64).

On TV color systems

If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi-use terminal. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

PAL system

Cable for multiuse terminal
1 After making a USB connection in
Stage 2, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] t [OK] as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop.
With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop.
Connecting to Mass Storage. appears on the screen of the camera.

Access indicators*

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

3 Import the images.

To start importing images, click the [Import] button.
By default, images are imported into a folder created in My Pictures that is named with the date of importing.
For instructions on changing the Folder to be imported, refer to page 87.
4To display images by time, click the desired date. Thumbnails of images shot that day are displayed, arranged by hour.

Year display screen 1 2

3 Displaying individual images
On the hour display screen, double-click a thumbnail to display the image by itself in a separate window.

3 Month display screen

You can edit displayed images by clicking the button in the toolbar.
Displaying images in full-screen mode

Hour display screen

To display a slide show of current images in full-screen mode, click the button.
To list images from a particular year or month, click that period on the left of the screen.
To play or pause the slide show, click the button on the lower left of the screen. To stop the slide show, click the button on the lower left of the screen.

Creating a data disc

Images can be saved in CD or DVD as a data disc. CD burner drive or DVD burner drive required. The following disc can be used for creating a data disc.
CDR/RW (12 cm) DVDR/RW (12 cm) DVD+R DL (12 cm) DVDR DL (12 cm)
Using Map View to display still images on a map
If your still images have position information, you can see the images on maps online with Map View. To use the Map View function, your computer needs to be connected to the Internet.
1 Select a thumbnail marked with
1 Select images to save on the disc.
To select consecutive images, click the first image, then press and hold down Shift key while you click the last image. To select two or more non-consecutive images, press and hold down Ctrl key while clicking images.

2 Click

The Map View main window appears.

2 Click the

button on the tool
The [Create Data Disc] display appears.

Using the Music Transfer (supplied)
You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory with desired Music files using Music Transfer in the CDROM (supplied). Also, you can delete or add these files whenever you want.
To restore the music preset at the factory

to the camera:

1 Perform [Format Music] in step 3. 2 Execute [Restore defaults] on Music Transfer.
All Music files return to the preset-music, and [Music] in the [Slide Show] menu is set to [Off].
Adding/Changing Music using Music Transfer
The music formats you can transfer with Music Transfer are listed below:
MP3 files stored on the hard drive of your computer Music on CDs Preset-music saved on this camera
3 Select a suitable Music file for the slide show effect (page 49). You can reset the Music files to the preset ones using [Initialize] (page 62), however, other settings will also be reset.
For details on using Music Transfer, see the on-line help in Music Transfer.
1 Press HOME to display the HOME

screen.

2 Select
(Printing, Other) with b/B on the control button, select [ Music Tool] with v/V, then press z.
3 Select [Download Music] with

v/V/b/B, then press z.

The message Connect to PC appears.
4 Make a USB connection between
the camera and your computer.
5 Start Music Transfer. 6 Follow the instructions on the
screen to add/change Music files.
Using your Macintosh computer
You can copy images to your Macintosh computer.
Picture Motion Browser is not compatible with Macintosh computers. There are three modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default setting), [Mass Storage] and [PictBridge] modes. This section describes the [Auto] and [Mass Storage] as examples. For details on [PictBridge], see page 63. When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.4) USB jack: Provided as standard
Copying and viewing images on a computer
1 Prepare the camera and a
Macintosh computer. Perform the same procedure as described in Stage 1: Preparing the camera and the computer on page 76.
Recommended environment for using Music Transfer
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.4) CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac G3/G4/G5 series, Mac mini Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installationapproximately 250 MB

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

On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as GPL) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as LGPL) are included in the camcorder. This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/ LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read license2.pdf in the License folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of GPL, and LGPL software. To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

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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