DSC-W30

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Cyber-shot digital still camera
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 is an ideal camera for starting out right in digital photography, combining the quality of 6.0 megapixels and Carl Zeiss 3X Optical zoom, the performance of High Sensitivity mode for great low-light shots, the simplicity of on-screen Function Guide for easy setup and the convenience of 32 MB2 Internal Memory for shooting images in-camera. 6.0 Megapixel Super HAD CCD Higher megapixels gives you more detail and definition for large prints and cropping in on your subject. Sonys advanced Super HADTM (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD design allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise. Large 2.LCD Screen The DSC-W30 has a bright 2.LCD screen for setting up and viewing images -- with a one-touch Play button that makes it quick and easy to view your photos. Simple Controls, Function Guide User-friendly controls and simple onscreen Function Guide text/icon display help you set up camera functions -- and youll have greater creative freedom to adjust color mode (including Natural for subtle colors and Rich for more intense colors), sensitivity, brightness and image size. High Sensitivity Mode A new High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 1000) allows you to shoot with great results in low-light conditions -- and Sonys original Clear RAW NRTM (Noise Reduction) image processing technology helps suppress the color noise that can accompany high-senstivity shooting. Carl Zeiss 3X Optical/2X Digital Zoom 3X Optical Zoom helps the DSC-W30 bring distant subjects closer and lets you frame shots for better composition; Sonys precision 2X Digital Zoom provides an additional 2X magnification to enlarge details without jagged edges. Stamina Battery Power With its powerful Lithium Ion rechargeable battery, the DSC-W30 can capture up to 4003 images -- enough for a week of shooting. The compact BCCSG Battery Charger is also supplied for battery recharging on the go. 13X Smart Zoom Feature At VGA resolution4 , Sonys Smart Zoom feature intelligently crops into the central portion of interest in your photo without sacrificing full CCD resolution -- avoiding the image degradation of other digital zooms. Capture Images In-Camera With 32 MB2 Internal Memory, the DSCW30 allows you to shoot without a flash memory card -- then transfer your images to optional Memory Stick Duo media, upload to your computer or make prints on your digital printer. Memory Stick Duo Media The DSC-W30 has a built-in slot for optional Memory Stick Duo or highercapacity Memory Stick PRO Duo media -- the ultra-compact media for shooting, storing and sharing your photo images. MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode The DSC-W30 can capture VGA (640 x 480) audio/video clips at high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second), with length limited only by the capacity of your media. Cyber-shot Viewer Software Sonys new software that makes it easy to import images via camera or Memory Stick media -- then organize and browse through photos on your PC with simple scrolling through thumbnail images. PictBridge Compatibility The DSC-W30 connects easily to any PictBridge compatible printer with the supplied USB cable, so you can print directly from your camera. You can view images and make print selections right on the cameras LCD screen -- with simple menus for print quality, date and index print.

Specifications

General
Megapixel: 6.0 MP Imaging Device: 1/2.5" Super HAD CCD Recording Media: 32MB2 internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick DUO Media, optional Memory Stick DUO PRO Media

Convenience

White Balance: Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash Self Timer: Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off) Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 2GB Memory Stick DUO PROTM media capacity1 ; does not support Access Control security function Red-Eye Reduction: Yes (On/off all modes) Movie Mode(s): MPEG VX Fine with Audio (640x480 at 30fps) (MPEG VX Fine requires Memory Stick DUO PRO media), MPEG VX Standard with Audio (640x480 at 16fps), Video Mail with Audio (160x112 at 8fps) Burst Mode: Burst, JPEG (Fine/Standard), Multi-Burst Power Save Mode: Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity) Erase/Protect: Yes/ Yes Date/Time Stamp: No/ No Media/Battery Indicator: Yes/ Yes Scene Mode(s): Beach, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait Color Mode(s): Black & White, Natural, Rich, Sepia
Focal Length: 6.3 -18.9mm Focus: 5 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF ISO: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000 Shutter Speed: 1/8-1/2000 sec. (Auto), 11/2000 sec. (Program Auto) Filter Diameter: 30mm with VAD-WB Adapter Ring Macro Mode: Yes EV Compensation: 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Step Increments Minimum Object Distance: 19.7" (50cm) Normal, 0.74" (2cm) Macro Minimum Focus Distance: 19.7" (50 cm), Macro 0.74" (2 cm)

Battery Type: Lithium-Ion NP-BG1 Battery Capacity: 3.6V, 950 mAh
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts & Labor

Software

Supplied Software: Cyber-shot Viewer Vers 1.0 + USB Driver, (Windows) Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.0-10.4)

Dimensions

Weight: 4.5 oz (123 g) Body; 5.4 oz. (153 g) including Battery and optional Memory Stick DUO Media Measurements: 3 1/2" x 2 5/16" x 15/16" (90 x 59 x 23 mm)

Supplied Accessories

NP-BG1 Lithium-Ion Battery BC-CSG Battery Charger A/V Connecting Cable USB Cable Wrist Strap Software CD-ROM Note: No Memory Stick DUO media or adapters are included.

Inputs and Outputs

Accessory Terminal: N/A Audio/Video Output(s): Yes USB Port(s): Yes (Supports USB 2.05 )

Hardware

LCD: 2.0"1 (85K Pixels TFT LCD Screen) Viewfinder: Optical Lens Construction: 6 Elements in 5 Groups, 3 Aspheric Elements Microphone/Speaker: Yes/Yes Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Docking Station: N/A

Optional Accessories

Accessory Kit (ACC-CLG) Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (NPBG1) Conversion Lens Adaptor Mount (VAD-WB) Deluxe Soft Carrying Case (LCS-BDA) Wide Angle Conversion Lens6 (VCLDH0730) Super Telephoto Conversion Lens6 (VCLDH2630) Telephoto Conversion Lens6 (VCL-DH1730) Polarizing Kit Filter6 (VF-30CPKS) External Slave Flash w/Bracket (HVLFSL1B) Marine Sports Pak (SPK-WA) Memory Stick Duo PRO (MSX-256S) Memory Stick Duo PRO (MSX-512S) Memory Stick Duo PRO (MSX-1GST) Memory Stick Duo PRO (MSX-2GS) Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (MSAC-M2) Memory Stick Duo USB Adptr (MSACUS40) Color: Silver UPC Code: 027242682221

Operating Conditions

Flash Effective Range: ISO Auto: 6 to 13' 9" (0.2-4.2m)(W), ISO 1000: 2' 7 to 24 (0.8-7.3m)(W) Flash Mode(s): Auto, Forced On, Forced Off, Slow Synch

Optics

Total Zoom: 6X Optical Zoom: 3X Digital Zoom: 0-2.0X (Precision) Smart Zoom Technology: 4.1X (3MP), 5.2X (2MP), 13X (VGA)4 35mm Equivalent: 38 - 114 mm Aperture Range: f2.8 - 6.3(W), f5.1 - 11 (T) Focal Distance: 4-3/4" (12 cm) (W), 193/4" (50cm) (T)

1: Viewable area, measured diagonally 2: A portion of the memory is used for data management purposes; approx. 30 MB will be available for image recording. 3: Under average conditions; when fully charged, actual results may vary based on camera settings and conditions of use. 4: Smart Zoom feature will not work at highest resolution setting. 5: Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chip-set variations. 6: Requires VAD-WB adaptor ring 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, Cyber-shot, Handycam, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo,, Super HAD, Clear RAW, Smart Zoom, Stamina, Trinitron and Walkman are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate. All screen images simulated. Please visit the Dealer Network for more information at www.sony.com/dn
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Last Updated: 02/22/2006

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

For Customers in Europe

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
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.
cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery pack functions (page 97). For details on the usable battery pack, see page 97.

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 Duo: you can use a Memory Stick Duo with your camera.
Memory Stick: you cannot use a Memory Stick with your camera.
No compensation for contents of the recording
The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc.
Other memory cards cannot be used.
For details on Memory Stick Duo, see page 95.
Internal memory and Memory Stick Duo back up
Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery pack or Memory Stick Duo while the access lamp is lighted, as the internal memory data or Memory Stick Duo data may be destroyed. Always protect your data by making a back up copy. See page 26 for the data back up method.

Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity.

(DSC-W30/W40/W50) Auto

For details on the ISO sensitivity t page 14 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 15

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 38).

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 successively play back images shot in the Multi Burst mode using the following procedures: 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 Dividing a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode Deleting or exporting a frame in a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode Setting the frame interval to a mode other than [1/30] when the mode dial is set to When playing back a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode 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 29).

Plays back all images in the selected folder. Plays back all images stored on the Memory Stick Duo. See the following procedure. Cancels the slide show.
1 Select [Interval], [Repeat] and [Image] 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 to pause the slide show. Select [Exit] with V, then press z.
When pausing during the 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-W70) 6M (DSC-W30/W40/W50) 5M (DSC-W70) 3M 2M 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 on the control button, 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 the image size to [3:2] or [16:9]. When you resize a [3:2] or [16:9] 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.

Formats the internal memory.
Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images.
See the following procedure. Cancels the formatting.
1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message All data in internal memory will be erased Ready? appears. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The format is complete.

Memory Stick Tool

This item appears only when a Memory Stick Duo is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with.
Formats the Memory Stick Duo. A commercially available Memory Stick Duo is already formatted, and can be used immediately.
Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a Memory Stick Duo, including even protected images.
1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message All data in Memory Stick will be erased Ready? appears. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The format is complete.

Create REC. Folder

Creates a folder in a Memory Stick Duo for recording images.
See the following procedure. Cancels folder creation.
1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The folder creation screen appears.
Create REC. Folder Creating REC. folder 102MSDCF Ready? OK Cancel
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number, and the folder becomes the current recording folder.
For details on the folder, see page 39. When not creating a new folder, the 101MSDCF folder is selected as the recording folder. You can create folders designated up to 999MSDCF. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until a different folder is created or selected. You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc. Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is automatically created. For details, see Image file storage destinations and file names (page 64).

Change REC. Folder

Changes the folder currently used for recording images.
See the following procedure. Cancels changing the recording folder.

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 (DSCW50/W70) or the A/V cable (DSC-W30/ W40). 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

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.
1 Check the items on pages 81 to 91.
If a code such as C/E:ss:ss appears on the screen, see page 92.
2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one minute, and turn on the power.
3 Initialize the settings (page 53).
4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.

Battery pack and power

The battery pack cannot be installed.
As you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the battery eject lever
toward the lens (t step 1 in Read This First).
Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in Read This First).
The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly.
This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location

(page 97).

The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one. Fully discharge and then charge
the battery pack to correct the display.
The battery pack is discharged. Install the charged battery pack (t step 1 in Read This

First).

The battery pack is dead (page 97). Replace it with a new one.
The battery pack runs down too quickly.
Charge it sufficiently (t step 1 in Read This First). You are using the camera in an extremely cold location (page 97). The battery terminal is dirty. Clean the battery terminal with a cotton swab, etc., and charge

the battery pack.

Cannot turn on the camera.
Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in Read This First). The battery pack is discharged. Install charged battery pack (t step 1 in Read This First). The battery pack is dead (page 97). Replace it with a new one.
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 battery pack. Turn on the camera again (t step 2 in Read This First). The battery pack is discharged. Install charged battery pack (t step 1 in Read This First).
Shooting still images/movies
The screen does not turn on even when the power is turned on.
Turn on the screen (page 23).
Your camera cannot record images.
Check the free capacity of the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo (page 24). If it is full,
do one of the following: Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in Read This First). Change the Memory Stick Duo. You are using the Memory Stick Duo with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 95). You cannot record images while charging the flash. When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other than. 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 Duo (page 95).
The subject is not visible on the screen.
Your camera is set to the Playback mode. Press
to change to the recording mode (t step
Recording takes a long time.
The NR slow shutter function is activated (page 20). 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 2 cm (13/16 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 in the Scene mode when shooting still images. The Focus preset function is selected. Select the auto focus mode (page 33). Refer to If the subject is out of focus on page 34.
Optical 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 47). This function cannot be used while shooting movies.
Smart zoom does not function.
Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (page 47). This function cannot be used when: The image size is set to [7M] (DSC-W70), [6M] (DSC-W30/W40/W50) or [3:2]. Shooting in Multi Burst mode. Shooting movies.

The flash does not work.

The flash is set to (Flash forced off) (t step 5 in Read This First). You cannot use the flash when: [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Burst] or [Multi Burst] (page 36). (High sensitivity mode) or (Twilight mode) is selected in the Scene Selection. When the mode dial is set to. Set the flash to (Flash forced on) when (Landscape mode), (Snow mode) or
(Beach mode) is selected in the Scene Selection.
Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash.
Dust in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This is not a malfunction.
The close-up (Macro) function does not work.

(Twilight mode) or

(Landscape mode) is selected in the Scene Selection (page 29).
The date and time are not displayed.
While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. Only during playback, the date and time

are displayed.

The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
Set the correct date and time (t step 2 in Read This First).
The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down.
The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (t step5 in Read This First ).

The image is too dark.

You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode
(page 34) or adjust the exposure (t step5 in Read This First).
When the brightness of the screen is too low, adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight
(DSC-W50/W70 only) (page 23, t step5 in Read This First).

The image is too bright.

You are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark location such as on a stage. Adjust the
exposure (t step5 in Read This First ).
When the brightness of the screen is too high, adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight
The image colors are not correct.
Adjust the [Color Mode] to [Normal] (page 32).
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
The smear phenomenon is occurring. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening
the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.

Deleting/Editing images

Your camera cannot delete an image.
Cancel the protection (page 41). You are using the Memory Stick Duo with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to
the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 95).
You have deleted an image by mistake.
Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you protect
images (page 40), or use the Memory Stick Duo with the write-protect switch and set the switch to the LOCK position (page 95) to prevent accidental erasure.
The resizing function does not work.
You cannot resize movies and Multi Burst images.
You cannot display a DPOF (Print order) mark.
You cannot display DPOF (Print order) marks on movies.

You cannot cut a movie.

The movie is not long enough to cut (shorter than about two seconds). Cancel the protection (page 41). Still images cannot be cut.

Computers

You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera.
Check Recommended computer environment on page 57 for Windows, and page 70 for

Macintosh.

Your computer does not recognize your camera.
Turn on the camera (t step 2 in Read This First). When the battery level is low, install the charged battery pack (t step 1 in Read This
First), or use the AC Adaptor (page 18).
Use the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) (DSC-W50/W70) or the USB cable (supplied)

(DSC-W30/W40) (page 60).

Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W50/W70) or the USB cable (DSC-W30/
W40), and connect it again firmly. Make sure that USB Mode Mass Storage is displayed (page 60). Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] in the (Setup) menu (page 54). Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB jacks of your computer. Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device (page 60). The software (supplied) is not installed. Install the software (page 58). Your computer does not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and your computer with the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W50/W70) or the USB cable (DSC-W30/W40) before you installed the software (supplied). Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer, then install the software (see the next item).

The Removable disk icon does not appear on the computer screen when you connect your computer to the camera.
Follow the procedure below to install the USB driver again. The following procedure is for a
Windows computer. 1 Right-click [My Computer] to display the menu, then click [Properties]. The System Properties screen appears.
2 Click [Hardware] t [Device Manager]. For Windows Me, click the [Device Manager] tab. The Device Manager appears. 3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] t [OK]. The device is deleted. 4 Install the software (page 58).

You cannot copy images.

Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-
W50/W70) or the USB cable (DSC-W30/W40) (page 60).
Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 60, 70). When you shoot images with a Memory Stick Duo formatted by a computer, you may not
be able to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using a Memory Stick Duo formatted by your camera (page 51).
After making a USB connection, Cyber-shot Viewer does not start automatically.
Start Media Check Tool (page 66). Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on (page 60).
The image cannot be played back on a computer.
If you are using Cyber-shot Viewer, refer to the Help. Consult the computer or software manufacturer.
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer.
You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the Memory Stick
Duo. Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie from the hard disk (page 59).
You cannot print an image.
Check the printer settings.
Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.
Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as 101MSDCF (page 64). Operate correctly (page 65).
Images are not displayed correctly with Cyber-shot Viewer.
Make sure the folder of the images is registered in Viewed folders. If the images are not

displayed even if the folder is registered in Viewed folders, update the database (page 69).
You cannot find images imported with Cyber-shot Viewer.
Look in the My Pictures folder. If you have changed the default settings, refer to Changing the Folder to be imported on
page 69 and check what folder is used for importing.
You want to change the Folder to be imported.
Access the Import Settings screen to change Folder to be imported. You can specify a
different folder after using Cyber-shot Viewer to register it in Viewed folders (page 66).
All imported images are displayed on the calendar with the date January 1.
The date has not been set on the camera. Set the date on the camera.

Memory Stick Duo

Cannot insert a Memory Stick Duo.
Insert it in the correct direction (t step 3 in Read This First).
Cannot record on a Memory Stick Duo.
You are using the Memory Stick Duo with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to
The Memory Stick Duo is full. Delete unnecessary images ( t step 6 in Read This First). Insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo (page 25) when recording movies with the image size set

to [640(Fine)].

Cannot format a Memory Stick Duo.
You have formatted a Memory Stick Duo by mistake.
All the data on the Memory Stick Duo is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. We
recommend that you set the write-protect switch on the Memory Stick Duo to the LOCK position to prevent accidental erasure (page 95).
Memory Stick PRO Duo is not recognized by a computer with a Memory Stick slot.
Check whether the computer and the card reader support Memory Stick PRO Duo. Users of
computers and card readers made by companies other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. If Memory Stick PRO Duo is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (page 60). The computer recognizes the Memory Stick PRO Duo.
The camera or your computer cannot play back the data in the internal memory.
There is a Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera. Remove it (t step 4 in Read This
Cannot record images using the internal memory.
The free capacity of the internal memory does not increase even when you copy the data stored in the internal memory to a Memory Stick Duo.
The data is not deleted after copying. Execute the [Format] command (page 50) to format the
internal memory after copying the data.
Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a Memory Stick Duo.

The printer is canceling the current print
job. You cannot print until it is finished. This may take time, depending on the printer.
Connect to PictBridge device
You tried to print images before the
printer connection was established. Connect to a PictBridge compliant printer.

No printable image

You tried to execute [DPOF image]
without placing a DPOF (Print order) mark on the image(s). You tried to execute [All In This Folder] while a folder that holds only movies was selected. You cannot print movies.
Printer busy Paper error No Paper Ink error Low Ink No Ink

Check the printer.

Printer error
Check the printer. Check if the image you want to print is

corrupted.

On the Memory Stick
A Memory Stick is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of Memory Stick that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all Memory Stick functions.
Memory Stick type Recording/ Playback
Notes on using a Memory Stick Duo (not supplied)
You cannot record, edit or delete images if you slide the write-protect switch to LOCK with a fine-tipped object.

Terminal

Memory Stick (without MagicGate) Memory Stick (with MagicGate) Memory Stick Duo (without MagicGate) Memory Stick Duo (with MagicGate) MagicGate Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo

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Write-protect switch Memo area
Some Memory Stick Duo cards do not have a write-protect switch. On Memory Stick Duo with this switch, the position and shape may vary depending on the Memory Stick Duo.
Do not remove the Memory Stick Duo while reading or writing data. Data may be corrupted in the following cases: When the Memory Stick Duo is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation When the Memory Stick Duo is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise We recommend backing up important data. Do not press down hard when you write down on the memo area. Do not attach a label on the Memory Stick Duo itself nor on a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. When you carry or store the Memory Stick Duo, put it in the case supplied with it. Do not touch the terminal section of the Memory Stick Duo with your hand or a metal object. Do not strike, bend or drop the Memory Stick Duo. Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick Duo. Do not expose the Memory Stick Duo to water. Do not leave the Memory Stick Duo within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.

Charging method of the battery pack
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Specifications

[System]
Image device DSC-W70 7.20 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter DSC-W30/W40/W50 7.18 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera DSC-W70 Approx. 000 pixels DSC-W30/W40/W50 Approx. 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera DSC-W70 Approx. 000 pixels DSC-W30/W40/W50 Approx. 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3 zoom lens f = 6.3 18.9 mm (mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 5.2 4.2 m (7 7/8 inches to 13 feet 9 3/8 inches) (W)/approx. 0.3 m to 2.2 m (11 7/8 inches to 7 feet 2 5/8 inches) (T)
[Input and Output connectors]
DSC-W50/W70 Multi connector DSC-W30/W40 A/V OUT jack (Monaural) Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 , unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 k load) Output impedance 2.2 k USB jack mini-B
USB communication Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)

[LCD screen]

DSC-W50/W70 LCD panel 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TFT drive Total number of dots (480 240) dots DSC-W30/W40 LCD panel 5.1 cm (2.0 type) TFT drive Total number of dots (354 240) dots
Exposure control Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (7 modes) White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash
File format (DCF compliant) Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording media DSC-W70 Internal Memory (58 MB) Memory Stick Duo DSC-W30/W40/W50 Internal Memory (32 MB) Memory Stick Duo Flash DSC-W70 Recommended distance (ISO set to Auto): approx. 0.2 m to 3.7 m (7 7/8 inches to 12 feet 1 3/4 inches) (W)/approx. 0.3 m to 2.1 m (11 7/8 inches to 6 feet 10 3/4 inches) (T) DSC-W30/W40/W50 Recommended distance (ISO set to Auto): approx. 0.2 m to

[Power, general]

Power Rechargeable battery pack NPBG1, 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting with the LCD screen on) DSC-W70 1.1 W DSC-W50 1.0 W DSC-W30/W40 0.9 W Operating temperature 0 to 40C (32 to 104F) Storage temperature 20 to +60C (4 to +140F)

Dimensions

DSC-W50/W70 88.9 57.1 22.9 mm (3 1/2 inches 2 1/4 inches 29/32 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) DSC-W30/W40 89.8 59.0 22.9 mm (3 5/8 inches 2 3/8 inches 29/32 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1
Used battery Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage DC 4.2 V Nominal voltage DC 3.6 V Capacity 3.6 Wh (960 mAh)
DSC-W50/W70 Approx. 157 g (5.5 oz) (including NP-BG1 battery pack and wrist strap, etc.) DSC-W40 Approx. 186 g (6.6 oz) (including NP-BG1 battery pack and neck strap, etc.) DSC-W30 Approx. 153 g (5.4 oz) (including NP-BG1 battery pack and wrist strap, etc.)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

High sensitivity t step 5 in Read This First Histogram..23 Holding the camera t step 5 in Read This First
Optical zoom t step 5 in Read This First OS.. 57, 70 Overexposure. 14
M AF. 47 Macintosh computer. 70 Recommended environment. 70 Macro t step 5 in Read This First Mass Storage. 54 Memory Stick Duo. 95 Insert/Remove t step 3 and 4 in Read This First Number of images/ recording time.. 24 Write-protect switch.. 95 Memory Stick Tool. 51 Menu. 30 Items.. 31 Shooting. 32 Viewing.. 39 Metering Mode.. 34 Mode. 36 Moisture condensation. 99 Monitor.. 47 MPG.. 64 Multi AF.. 33 Multi Burst.. 36 Multi-pattern metering. 34 Multipoint AF.. 33
Identifying parts.17 Image file storage destinations and file names..64 Image quality.15, 36 Image size..15 t step 4 in Read This First Incandescent..35 Index mode printing.73 Index screen t step 6 in Read This First Indicator.. see Screen Initialize..53 Install.58 Internal memory.26 Internal Memory Tool.50 Internal rechargeable battery.100 Interval..38 ISO..14, 35
PAL.. 55 Parallax.. 84 PC. see Computer PictBridge..73 Pixel..15 Playback zoom t step 6 in Read This First Precautions..99 Precision digital zoom.. 47 Pressing halfway down.13 t step 5 in Read This First Print..72 Index mode..73 Single-image mode. 73 Print order mark. 76 Printing at a shop.76 Printing directly..73 Program auto mode. 28 Protect.. 40 PTP.. 54

JPG..64

REC Mode.. 36
Red Eye Reduction..48 Resize.42 Rewind/Fast forward t step 6 in Read This First Rotate.43
Shutter speed. 14 Single.. 47 Single-image mode printing.. 73 Slow synchro t step 5 in Read This First Smart zoom. 47 Snow mode t step 5 in Read This First Soft snap mode t step 5 in Read This First Software. 66 Specifications. 101 Spot metering.. 34 Spot metering cross hairs.. 34 Standard. 36
Viewing Movie t step 6 in Read This First Still image t step 6 in Read This First Viewing menu..39 Volume t step 6 in Read This First
S AF..47 Scene Selection.29 t step 5 in Read This First Screen Changing the display..23 Indicator..19 LCD Backlight.53 Self-diagnosis display.92 Self-timer t step 5 in Read This First Set the clock t step 2 in Read This First Setup..38, 45, 46 Camera..47 Internal Memory Tool.50 Memory Stick Tool.51 Setup 1..53 Setup 2..54 Setup 1..53 Setup 2..54 Sharpness..38 Shooting Movie t step 5 in Read This First Still image t step 5 in Read This First Shooting menu..32 Shooting movies t step 5 in Read This First
Warning indicators and messages.92 WB..35 White balance..35 Windows computer..56 Recommended environment.57 Wrist strap t in Read This First Write-protect switch.95