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Prepare the battery

Insert the batteries.

Battery charger
To wall outlet (wall socket)
Turn the camera on/set the clock
Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y OK AM Cancel
Insert a Memory Stick (not supplied)

Terminal side

Digital Still Camera

Match 3/# and insert.

Select

Press POWER.

Clock Set

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Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and Users Guide/Troubleshooting (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Lighting Power cord (mains lead) Insert the Memory Stick all the way in until it clicks.

Charging indicator

Light on: Charging Light off: Completed (Remove the batteries.)
When there is no Memory Stick inserted
Connect the power code (mains lead).
Set the clock with the control button.
The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (32 MB). t Users Guide/ Troubleshooting (page 23)
1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z.

Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y

Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by. Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power

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DSC-W5/W7/W15/W17
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket). When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries from the battery charger.
Nickel-Metal Hydride battery NH-AA-DA2 (supplied) Charging time Approx. 6 hours

OK AM Cancel

Select the image size for use

Select a mode.

2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with

v/V, then press z.

(Image Size).

Still image:

Select the size with v/V.

DSC-W5/ W15

5M 3:2 3M

DSC-W7/ W17

3:2 5M 3M

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Time required to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries at a temperature of 25C

Movie:

VGA(E-Mail) Image Size
(77F). Charging may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions. The CHARGE lamp may remain lit longer than six hours, but this is not a malfunction.
3 Select [OK] with B, then press z.
Refer to Users Guide/Troubleshooting (separate volume)
Explains advanced techniques and what to do if you experience trouble with your camera.
Insert the charged batteries.
Bottom Match 3/# and insert.

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The screen above is for still images. For movies, select [640(Fine)] (Memory Stick PRO only), [640(Standard)] or [160].
Press (Image Size) to complete the setting.
To cancel, select [Cancel] and press z.
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While pressing OPEN, open the cover.

button

Using batteries other than the supplied ones
You can use HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries/R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries/ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary Battery. t Users Guide/Troubleshooting (page 91) Checking the accessories supplied
Ni-MH battery charger BCCS2A/CS2B (1) USB cable (1) CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software) (1) Operating instructions for digital still camera Read This First (this manual) (1) Operating instructions Users Guide/ Troubleshooting (1)
To change the date and time
Select [Clock Set] in the (Setup) screen and perform the procedure in step 3 above. t Users Guide/Troubleshooting (page 54)

On still image sizes

For details on the image size t Users Guide/Troubleshooting (page 13)
Image size 7M (30722304) (the default setting of DSC-W7/W17) 3:2 (30722048) (DSC-W7/W17 only)* 5M (25921944) (the default setting of DSC-W5/W15) 3:2 (25921728) (DSC-W5/W15 only)* 3M (20481536) More Rough For printing high density imagesin A4 or A5 size Guidelines For printing high density imagesin A3 or A4 size Less Fine No. of images Printing
On the clock display Using the AC Adaptor
You can connect the camera using the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied). t Users Guide/ Troubleshooting (page 16). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the AC Adaptor.
If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 3-1, set the time on a 24-hour cycle. Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
When turning on the power To check the remaining battery time
Press POWER to turn on and check the time on the LCD screen.
Battery remaining indicator Battery remaining guidelines Sufficient power remaining Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon. Change the batteries with fully charged ones, or charge the batteries. (The warning indicator flashes.) Unless you set the clock, the Clock Set screen appears each time the camera is turned on. Do not touch the lens portion as the cover opens and the lens portion extends. Also, do not leave the camera with the lens portion extended for a long period of time with the power off as this may cause malfunction. The following screen appears when the camera is turned on for the second time or afterwards.

Power cord (mains lead) (1)

A/V cable (1)

1M (1280960)
HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (DSC-W5/ W7 (2), DSC-W15/W17(4))
Soft carrying case (1) (DSCW15/W17 only)
A Memory Stick is not supplied. The camera has the own internal memory (32 MB), however, purchase of a Memory Stick is recommended.

VGA(E-Mail) (640480)

For printing in postcard size For recording a larger number of images For attaching images to e-mail or creating home pages
The displayed time remaining may not be correct under certain circumstances. When using alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery, the battery remaining indicator does not display the correct information. When the AC Adaptor (not supplied) is used, the battery remaining indicator is not displayed.

To turn off the power

Press POWER again.
If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for a period of time, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (Auto power-off function).
* Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
On recordable number of still images and recordable time of movies
Recordable number of still images and recordable time of movies vary depending on the image size selected. For details on recordable number or time t Users Guide/Troubleshooting (page 22)
Still images Maximum recordable image Movies Maximum recordable time
Battery case (DSC-W5/W7 (1), DSC-W15/W17(2))

Wrist strap (1)

To remove the batteries
Hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward, then open the battery cover and remove the batteries. Be careful not to drop the batteries.
Changing the language setting
You can change the screen display to show messages in a specified language. To change the language setting, press MENU to display the menu screen. Select (Setup) with the control button, then, select [ A Language] in (Setup1), and select the desired language. t Users 1 Guide/Troubleshooting (page 52)

To use your camera abroad Power sources Notes before use
Charge the supplied batteries before using the camera for the first time. The camera is a precision instrument. Be careful not to bump the lens or the LCD screen, and not to apply force to it. Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. Hook
You can use your camera, the supplied battery charger, and the AC Adaptor (not supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b].
BC-CS2A/ CS2B Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction.
Number of recordable images and time can differ according to shooting conditions.

To remove a Memory Stick

Access lamp
Open the cover, then push the Memory Stick in once.
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

http://www.sony.net/

When the access lamp is lit
Never open the cover or turn off the power. The data may be corrupted.

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Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
Shoot still images (Scene Selection)
Shoot with the shutter button.

View/delete images

Select an image with b/B.

Holding the camera

Press fully down The shutter sounds.
Still image (auto adjustment mode):
Press and hold halfway down to focus AE/AF lock indicator Flashing t lit/beeps
Select the desired mode of Scene Selection ( , , , , , , ).

101-0003

BACK/NEXT

1 10:30PM

VOLUME
Still image: the image size is displayed

VGA FINE

button For details on modes, see below. / button

is displayed

Position the subject in the center of the focus frame.

30 F2.8

To play back a movie, press z.

AF range finder frame

10/10 00:00:03

Press fully down

101_0010

Playback bar

REV/CUE

REC 00:00:02[00:10:48]

button Zoom button Control button

Rewind/Fast forward: b/B (Return to normal playback: z) Volume: v/V Stop playback: z Movies with the image size [160] are displayed a size smaller.

Control button

To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.
To cancel the Scene Selection Using the control button

To delete images

1 Display the image you want to delete and press 2 Select [Delete] with v, then press z.

Using the zoom

Set the mode dial to other than the mode of Scene Selection.

(delete).

Using the flash for still images

Zoom button

Checking the last image you shot (Quick Review)

Review

Shooting close-up (Macro)

To cancel the deletion

Select [Exit], then press z. You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. When the zoom scale exceeds 3, the camera uses [Digital Zoom]. For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality t Users Guide/Troubleshooting (page 45)

Delete Exit

101-0029

RETURN

Using the self-timer
Checking the last still image you shot (Quick Review)
Press b ( ) on the control button. To cancel, press b again.
The image may appear rough right after playback starts. To delete the image, press (Delete) and select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press z.
If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on
If the subject is closer than approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches), use the Macro mode (left column). When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing slowly and the beep does not sound. Recompose the shot and focus again.

Scene Selection modes

The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions. Twilight*
Shoots night scenes at a distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.
To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)
While displaying a still image, press To undo the zoom, press Cancel playback zoom: z To store enlarged images: [Trimming] t Users Guide/Troubleshooting (page 43). Adjust the portion: v/V/b/B to zoom in on the image.
Shoots seasides or lakesides, the blue of the water clearly recorded.
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 Reflect light or have a lustrous finish Flashing Against light

Selecting a flash mode for still images
Before step 2, press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
No indicator Strobes if it is dark or against light (default setting) Forced flash Slow synchro (Forced flash) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.

Twilight portrait*

Shoots portraits in dark places.

Landscape

Shoots landscapes, etc., by focusing on a distant subject.

Viewing an index screen

Press (index), then select an image with v/V/b/B. To return to the single-image screen, press z. To display the next (previous) index screen, press b/B.
To identify items on the screen
t Users Guide/Troubleshooting (page 17) Candle*
Shoot candlelit scenes, without spoiling the atmosphere.

Soft snap

Shoots portraits of people, flowers, etc., with a gentle atmosphere.
SINGLE DISPLAY SINGLE DISPLAY

BACK/NEXT VOLUME

To turn off the LCD screen
Press (Display/LCD on/off) repeatedly. Use the finder for saving battery power, or shooting images when it is difficult to confirm images using the LCD screen.
No flash Shooting distance (when [ISO] is set to [Auto]) W side: Approx. 0.2 to 4.5 m (7 7/8 to 14 feet 9 1/4 inches) T side: Approx. 0.3 to 2.5 m (11 7/8 to 8 feet 2 1/2 inches) The flash strobes twice. The first time is to adjust the light quantity.
If you press again, the sixteen-image index screen appears.
Shoots whitish scenes brightly.
To delete images in index mode
1 While an index screen is displayed, press control button, then press z. (Delete) and select [Select] with v/V on the (Delete)
Before step 2, press B ( To cancel, press B again.
Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended. The in-focus range becomes narrow, and the complete subject may not entirely be in focus. The AF speed drops.
* The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended.

) on the control button.

2 Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z to display the indicator on the selected image.

To cancel a selection

To use the functions set by the control button with Scene Selection
Before shooting in step 2, select the settings with the control button. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode. When you press the button to select functions that cannot be combined with Scene Selection, a beep sounds. t Users Guide/ Troubleshooting (page 26)
Select an image you have previously selected for deletion, then press z to delete the indicator from the image.

SELECT TO NEXT

Shortest shooting distance from the lens surface
Setting all the way to the W side: Approx. 6 cm (2 3/8 inches) Setting all the way to the T side: Approx. 30 cm (11 7/8 inches)

3 Press

(Delete).
Before step 2, press V ( ) on the control button. Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter operates (approximately 10 seconds later).

Self-timer lamp

4 Select [OK] with B, then press z.
To delete all the images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] with v/V in step 1 instead of [Select], then press z.

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Digital Still Camera

Enjoying the camera

Users Guide/ Troubleshooting

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual and Read This First (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Using the menu

Using the Setup screen

Owners 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-W5/W7/W15/W17 Serial No. ___________________________

Using your computer

Printing still images

DSC-W5/W7/ W15/W17

Connecting your camera to your TV

Troubleshooting

Others
Read This First (separate volume)
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your camera.
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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
For Customers in the U.S.A.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Display Indication

When shooting still images
Battery remaining (t step 1 in Read This First) Enjoying the camera AE/AF lock (t step 5 in Read This First) Recording mode (25, 34) White balance (33) Standby/Recording a movie (t step 5 in Read This First) Mode dial (Scene Selection) (t step 5 in Read This First)

STBY REC

When shooting movies

Mode dial (25)

00:00:00 [00:28:25] C:32:00
Flash mode (t step 5 in Read This First) Red-eye reduction (46) Sharpness (36)
Saturation (36) Contrast (36) AF illuminator (47) Metering mode (32) Picture effect (36)

+2.0EV

Manual exposure setup mode (26) Macro (t step 5 in Read This First)

S AF M AF

AF mode (45) AF range finder frame indicator (31)

1.0m z Return

Focus preset distance (31) Manual exposure (26)

Display

Indication
AF range finder frame (31)
(DSC-W7/ Image size (t step 4 in W17 only) Read This First)

3:2 1M

Image quality (33) Recording folder (50)
This does not appear when using the internal memory. Display Indication

FINE STD

Histogram (21, 30)
Remaining internal memory capacity (22) Remaining Memory Stick capacity (22) 00:00:00 [00:28:05] 1/30" 400 Recording time [maximum recordable time] (22) Multi Burst interval (35) Remaining number of recordable images (22) Self-timer (t step 5 in Read This First) C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (86) Date/Time (46) ISO number (33) 125 F3.5 +2.0EV
NR slow shutter (26) Shutter speed (26) Aperture value (26) EV level value (30) Menu/Guide menu (28)
(not displayed on the screen on the previous page)

Vibration warning (10)

Indicates vibration will prevent you from shooting clear images. Even if the vibration warning appears, you can still shoot images. However, we recommend holding the camera steadily and turning off the indicator to avoid the effects of vibration.
Low battery warning (24) Spot metering cross hair (32)
When playing back still images

C:32:00

7M 5M 1M
Battery remaining (t step 1 in Read This First) Enjoying the camera

3:2 VGA

500 F3.5
Image size (t step 4 in Read This First) Recording mode (25, 34) Playback (t step 6 in Read This First) Volume (t step 6 in Read This First)

BACK/NEXT VOLUME

When playing back movies
Protect (38) Print order (DPOF) mark (72) Change folder (37)
This does not appear when using the internal memory.

Step 12/16

Zoom scaling (t step 6 in Read This First) Frame by frame playback (34)

101-0012

Folder-file number (37) Playback bar (t step 6 in Read This First)

Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there. Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure.
For details on the exposure t page 11 When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [9] (Focus) to [Center AF] is recommended to focus on the metering position (page 31).

WB (White Bal)

Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of a image look strange.

WB (Flash)

Adjusts for the flash conditions.
You cannot select this item when shooting movies.

n (Incandescent)

Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change quickly such as a party hall, or under bright lighting such as photography studios. Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Adjusts for a cloudy sky. Adjusts for outdoors, shooting night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, or sunrise, or conditions before and after sundown. Adjusts the White Balance automatically.

WB(Fluorescent)

(Cloudy) (Daylight) Auto
For details on [WB] t page 12 Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select WB(Fluorescent). Except in [ WB ] modes, the white balance function is automatically set to [Auto] when the flash strobes.
Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity.

100 Auto

For details on the [ISO] sensitivity t page 12 Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases. [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the Scene mode.
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.

(P.Quality)

Selects the still image quality.
Fine (FINE) Standard (STD)
Records with high quality (low compression). Records with standard quality (high compression).
For details on the image quality t page 13

Mode (REC Mode)

Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button.

Multi Burst ( M )

Records 16 frames in succession as a still image file when you press the shutter button.
This is convenient for checking your form in sports, for example. You can select the Multi Burst shutter interval in [Interval] mode (page 35).

Burst (

Records the maximum number of images in succession (refer to the following table) when you press and hold down the shutter button.
When Recording disappears, you can shoot the next image.

Normal

Does not shoot continuously.
On the [Multi Burst] You can play back images shot with [Multi Burst] using the following procedure. To pause/resume: Press z on the control button. To play back frame-by-frame: Press b/B in pause mode. Press z to resume playback in series. You cannot use the following functions in the [Multi Burst] mode: Smart zoom Flash Inserting the date and time Dividing a series of images shot with [Multi Burst] Deleting a frame in a series of images shot with [Multi Burst] Setting the frame interval to a mode other than [1/30] when the mode dial is set to Setting the shutter speed to lower than 1/30 second when the mode dial is set to M When playing back a series of images shot with [Multi Burst] using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is displayed as a single image with 16 frames. The image size of images shot in the [Multi Burst] mode is 1M. You may not be able to shoot images in the [Multi Burst] mode depending on the Scene mode (page 26). On the [Burst] The flash is set to (No flash). When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded. When the mode dial is set to M, you cannot set the shutter speed in the [Burst] mode to 1/6 second or slower. When the battery level is low, or when the Memory Stick is full, the [Burst] stops. You may not be able to shoot images in the [Burst] mode depending on the Scene mode (page 26).

The maximum number of continuous shots

(Units: images)

DSC-W5/W15 Quality Size Fine Standard Fine DSC-W7/W17 Standard
7M 3:2 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail)

11 Using the menu

(Interval)
Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 34).
1/7.5 (1/7.5") 1/15 (1/15") 1/30 (1/30")
This setting cannot be made when [Mode] (REC Mode) in the menu is set to other than [Multi Burst] (page 34).

(Flash Level)

Adjusts the amount of flash light.

+ ( +) Normal ( )

Toward : Makes the flash level lower. Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.
To change flash mode t step 5 in Read This First

PFX (P.Effect)

Allows you to shoot an image with special effects.

B&W( Sepia ( Off ) )

Records the image in monochrome (black and white). Records the image in sepia (like an old photograph). No effect.
This setting is not maintained when the power is turned off.

(Saturation)

Adjusts the saturation of the image.
Toward +: Brightens the color.

Normal ( )

Toward : Darkens the color.

(Contrast)

Adjusts the contrast of the image.
Toward +: Enhances the contrast.
Toward : Reduces the contrast.

(Sharpness)

Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
Toward +: Sharpens the image.
Toward :Softens the image.

(Setup)

See page 44.

Viewing menu

(Folder)
Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back (when using a Memory Stick only).

OK Cancel

See the following procedure. Cancels the selection. Using the menu
1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button.
Select Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 9 Created: 1 1:05:34AM : OK Cancel

BACK/NEXT

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
z On the [Folder] The camera stores images in a specified folder of a Memory Stick (page 50). You can change the folder or create a new one. To create a new folder t [Create REC. Folder] (page 50) To change the folder for recording images t [Change REC. Folder] (page 51) When multiple folders are created in the Memory Stick and the first or last image in the folder is displayed, the following indicators appear. : Moves to the previous folder. : Moves to the next folder. : Moves to either the previous and next folders.

- (Protect)

Protects images against accidental erasure.

Protect (-) Exit

See the following procedure. Exits the Protection function.
To protect images in single-image mode
1 Display the image you want to protect. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image.

Protect Exit

4 To protect other images, select the desired image with b/B, then press z.
To protect images in index mode
1 Press (index) to display the index screen. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 4 Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. 5 Select the image you want to protect with v/V/b/B, then press z. A green - indicator appears on the selected image. - (green)

SELECT

TO NEXT
6 Repeat step 5 to protect other images. 7 Press MENU. 8 Select [OK] with B, then press z. The - indicator turns white. The selected images are protected.
To protect all images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] in step 4, and press z. Select [On] with B, then press z.

To cancel the protection

In single-image mode Press z in step 3 or 4 of To protect images in single-image mode. In index mode 1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step 5 of To protect images in index mode. 2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray. 3 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected. 4 Press MENU, select [OK] with B, and then press z. Using the menu
To cancel protection of all images in the folder
Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of To protect images in index mode, and press z. Select [Off] with B, then press z.
Note that formatting the recording media erases all the data stored on it, even if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered. It may take some time to protect an image.
Adds a (Print order) mark to images you want to print (page 72).

(Print)

See page 69.

(Slide)

Plays back recorded images in order (Slide show).

Interval

3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min
Sets the slide show interval.

Image Folder

Plays back all images in the selected folder. Plays back all images stored on the Memory Stick.

Repeat On

Plays back images in a continuous loop. After all the images have been played back, the slide show ends. See the following procedure. Cancels the slide show.

Start Cancel

1 Select [Interval], [Image] and [Repeat] with v/V/b/B on the control button. 2 Select [Start] with V/B, then press z. The slide show starts. To end the slide show, press z, select [Exit] with B, then press z.
During a slide show, you can display the previous/next image with b/B. The [Interval] time is just a guideline, so it may vary depending on the image size, etc.

(Resize)

You can change the image size of a recorded image (Resize), and save it as a new file. The original image is retained even after resizing.
7M (DSC-W7/W17 only) 5M 3M 1M VGA Cancel
Cancels resizing. The setting size is just a guideline. t step 4 in Read This First
1 Display the image you want to resize. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ ] (Resize) with b/B, then press z. 4 Select the desired size with v/V, then press z. The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file.
For details on [Image Size] t step 4 in Read This First You cannot change the size of movies or [Multi Burst] images. When you change from a small size to a large size, the image quality deteriorates.
You cannot resize to an image size of 3:2. When you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image.

(Rotate)

Rotates a still image.
Rotates an image. See the following procedure.
1 Display the image to be rotated.
Determines the rotation. See the following procedure. Cancels rotation.
2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ 4 Select [ ] (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z. ] with v, then rotate the image with b/B.
5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
You cannot rotate protected images, movies, or [Multi Burst] images. You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software.

(Divide)

Cuts movies, or deletes unnecessary portions of movies. This is the recommended function to use when the internal memory or Memory Stick capacity is insufficient, or when you attach movies to your e-mail messages.

x For Windows 98/98SE

1 Confirm that the access indicators (page 58) are white. 2 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the Memory Stick, or turn off the camera. When you copy images from a Memory Stick after copying images in the internal memory to the computer, insert the Memory Stick.
Image file storage destinations and file names
The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the Memory Stick.
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a Memory Stick)
This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains on a Memory Stick, you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a Memory Stick.
Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed. You may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size. When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed. When there is no folder, first create a folder with your camera (page 50) and then copy the image file.
2 Copy the image file to the
Memory Stick folder in the following order.
1Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2Double-click [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer]. 3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste].
sss stands for any number within the range from 100 to 999.
1 Right-click the image file, then
click [Rename]. Change the file name to DSC0ssss. Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for ssss.
If the overwrite confirmation message appears, enter a different number in step 1. An extension may be displayed depending on the computer settings. The extension for still images is JPG, and the extension for movies is MPG. Do not change the extension.
Using the supplied software
This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example.
1 Turn on your computer, and insert
the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears.
If it does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t (PICTUREPACKAGE)
Overview of the supplied software
The supplied CD-ROM contains two software applications: PicturePackage and ImageMixer.

PicturePackage A B C D

2 Click [PicturePackage].
The Choose Setup Language screen appears.
3 Select the desired language, then
click [Next] twice. This section describes the English screen. The License Agreement screen appears. Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement, click the radio button next to [I accept the terms of the license agreement] and then click [Next].

What you can do:

A Burning Video CD The ImageMixer VCD2 screen appears. B Music Video/Slideshow Producer C Save the images on CD-R D Viewing video and pictures on PC

How to start up the functions: Click one of A-D, then click the button at the lower right of the screen.
4 Follow the instructions on the
screen to complete the installation.
ImageMixer VCD2 and DirectX will be installed if you have not yet installed them. When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen.

Installing the software

You can install the PicturePackage and ImageMixer VCD2 software using the following procedure.
If you have not yet installed the USB driver (page 57), do not connect the camera to the computer before you install the PicturePackage software (except for Windows XP). In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator. When PicturePackage is installed, the USB driver is installed automatically.
5 Remove the CD-ROM as the
shortcut icons of PicturePackage Menu and PicturePackage destination Folder are displayed after the installation.

To start up the software

Double-click the PicturePackage Menu

icon on the desktop.

For information on the use of the software
Click [?] at the upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help. Technical support for PicturePackage/ImageMixer VCD2 is provided by the Pixela User Support Center. For more information, refer to the information included on the CD-ROM.
Using your Macintosh computer
You can copy images to your computer and create a video CD using ImageMixer VCD2 (supplied).
camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.

Recommended environment

OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0-v10.3) USB connector: Provided as standard
Copying and viewing images on a computer
1 Prepare the camera and a
Macintosh computer. Perform the same procedure as that described in Stage 2: Preparing the camera and the computer on page 57.
Recommended computer environment for using ImageMixer VCD2
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, PowerMac G3/G4 series Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended.) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation - approximately 250 MB Display: dots or more, 32,000 colors or more
QuickTime 4 or later must be pre-installed. (QuickTime 5 or later is recommended.)

2 Connect the USB cable.

Perform the same procedure as that described in Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer on page 58.

Print All In This Folder DPOF image Select Cancel
3 Select [OK] with V/B, then press

z. The image is printed.

Do not disconnect the USB cable while the (Do not disconnect the USB cable) indicator appears on the screen.
[Select] Selects images and prints all the selected images. Select the image you want to print with v/ V/b/B, then press z to display the mark. (Repeat this procedure to select other images.) Then, press MENU. [DPOF image] Prints all the images with a (Print order) mark regardless of the displayed image. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the folder. 5 Perform steps 2 and 3 of Stage 3: Printing (page 70).

indicator

Printing 2/3

To print other images

After step 3, select [Select] and the desired image with v/V, then perform from step 1.

Printing at a shop

You can take a Memory Stick containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera. Copy the images to a Memory Stick, then take the Memory Stick to the print shop.
Marking in single-image mode
Control button MENU button

What is DPOF?

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a (Print function allowing you to make a order) mark on images that you want to print out later.
You can also print the images with the (Print order) mark using a printer that conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer. You cannot mark movies. When you mark images shot in [Multi Burst] mode, all the images are printed on one sheet divided into 16 panels.
1 Display the image you want to

print.

2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press
z. A (Print order) mark is marked on the image.
When taking a Memory Stick to a shop
Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of Memory Stick they handle. If a Memory Stick is not handled by your photo printing service shop, copy the images you want to print out to other medium such as a CD-R and take it to the shop. When taking a Memory Stick Duo, be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with it. Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data to a disk. You cannot set the number of prints.

The power turns off suddenly.
If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries. Turn on the camera again (t step 2 in Read This First). The batteries are discharged. Install charged batteries (t step 1 in Read This First). Troubleshooting
Shooting still images/movies
The screen does not turn on even when the power is turned on.
Turn on the screen (page 21).
Your camera cannot record images.
Check the free capacity of the internal memory or Memory Stick (page 18). If they are full,
do one of the following: Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in Read This First) Change the Memory Stick. Set the write-protect switch on the Memory Stick to the recording position (page 89). You cannot record images while charging the flash. Set the mode dial to a other position than and when shooting still images. Set the mode dial to when shooting movies.
The image size is set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of the following: Set the image size to other than [640(Fine)]. Insert a Memory Stick PRO (page 89).
The subject is not visible on the screen.
Set the mode dial to a other position than

(page 25).

Recording takes a long time.
The NR slow shutter function is activated (page 26). This is not a malfunction.
The image is out of focus.
The subject is too close. Record in the close-up (Macro) recording mode. Make sure to
position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance, approximately 6 cm (2 3/8 inches) (W)/30 cm (11 7/8 inches) (T), when shooting (t step 5 in Read This First). (Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode) is selected as the Scene mode when you shoot still images. The Focus preset function is selected. Select the auto focus mode (page 31). Refer to If the subject is out of focus on page 32.

Zoom does not work.

You cannot change the zoom scale when shooting movies.
Precision digital zoom does not function.
Set [Digital Zoom] to [Precision] (page 45). This function cannot be used while shooting movies.
Smart zoom does not function.
Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (page 45). This function cannot be used when: The image size is set to [7M] (DSC-W7/W17), [5M] (DSC-W5/W15), or [3:2]. Shooting in [Multi Burst] mode. Shooting movies.

The flash does not work.

The flash is set to (No flash) (t step 5 in Read This First). You cannot use the flash when: [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Burst] or [Multi Burst] (page 34). (Twilight mode) or (Candle mode) of the Scene mode, or (movie) is selected when Set the flash to

Cannot print images.

Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable. Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with
If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not print. Disconnect and connect the USB
cable again. If you still cannot print your images, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and then on, then connect the USB cable 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.

You disconnected the USB cable before the
(Do not disconnect USB cable) 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 71).
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 USB cable 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 71) or the printer.
Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing.
Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time
depending on the printer.
Your camera does not work.
Use the type of batteries you can use with this camera (page 91). The battery level is low (The E indicator appears). Charge the batteries (t step 1 in Read

This First).

Effective use of Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries Batteries are discharged even when they are not used. We recommend you charge the batteries just before using them. Battery performance decreases in lowtemperature surroundings, and the battery life is shortened under such circumstances. To use the battery longer, we recommend you keep the battery in its case in a pocket close to your body to warm it, and insert it in your camera just before you start shooting.
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If the poles of the batteries and the terminals on the battery cover of the camera are dirty, the battery life may be extremely shortened. Occasionally wipe them with a dry cloth, etc. to keep them clean. If you shoot a lot using the flash and the zoom, the battery power will be used up faster. We recommend having spare batteries handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and try test shooting before actually using the camera. Battery life of Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries The battery life is limited. The battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the battery operating time seems to have been considerably shortened, a probable cause is that the batteries have reached the end of their life. The battery life varies depending on storage, operating conditions, and environment, and is different for each battery. On Alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery Alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery have a shorter life compared to the supplied Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. For this reason, the power may turn off even though the battery remaining indicator shows sufficient battery life remaining. Battery performance differs greatly depending on the manufacturer and the type of battery, and in some cases the battery life may be extremely short. This is especially true at low temperatures, and you may not be able to shoot at temperatures below 5C (41F). Do not mix new and old batteries. The battery remaining indicator does not display the correct information when using alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery. Due to characteristics of alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery, there is a large difference between the available shooting time and the available playback time. For this reason, the camera may turn off with the lens portion extended when you switch the mode dial. In this case, replace the batteries with new ones or fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries.

VGA t step 4 in Read This First Video CD. 64, 67 Video Out..53 Viewing Movie t step 6 in Read This First Still image t step 6 in Read This First Viewing menu.. 37 Volume t step 6 in Read This First
S AF..45 Saturation..36 Scene t step 5 in Read This First Screen Changing the display..21 Indicator.17 LCD Backlight.52 Self-diagnosis display.86 Self-timer t step 5 in Read This First Sepia..36 Setting the clock t step 2 in Read This First Setup..36, 43, 44 Camera 1..45 Camera 2..48 Internal Memory Tool.49 Memory Stick Tool.50 Setup 1..52 Setup 2..53 Setup 1..52 Setup 2..53 Sharpness..36 Shooting Movie t step 5 in Read This First Still image
Warning indicators and messages.. 86 WB.. 33 White balance.. 33 Windows computer.. 55 Recommended environment. 56 Wrist strap t in Read This First Write-protect switch.89
Trimming.. 43 Tripod receptacle.. 16 Troubleshooting. 76 TV.. 74 Twilight mode t step 5 in Read This First Twilight portrait mode t step 5 in Read This First
Zoom t step 5 in Read This First
Underexposure. 11 USB Connect.. 53 USB Driver. 57 Using your camera abroad t step 1 in Read This First

Trademarks

Corporation. Memory Stick, is a trademark of Sony , Memory Stick PRO, , Memory Stick Duo, , Memory Stick PRO , MagicGate, are trademarks of Sony
Duo, and Corporation. PicturePackage is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac, and eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Macromedia and Flash are trademarks or registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the or marks are not used in all cases in this manual.