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2-586-568-12(1)

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.
Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.

Printed in China

2005 Sony Corporation
DSC-W5/W7/W15/W17 2-586-568-12(1)

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.

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.
For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.
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. There are two types of Memory Stick.
Memory Stick: you can 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.

Close In-focus range widens, both backward and forward.
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity
ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. [ISO] adjusts the sensitivity t page 33
High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location. However, the image tends to become noisy.
Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. However, the image may become darker.
On the effects of lighting
The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.
Example: The color of an image affected by light sources

Weather/lighting

Daylight

Cloudy

Fluorescent

Incandescent

Characteristics of light

White (standard)

Bluish

Blue-tinged

Reddish
The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 33).

Quality

On image quality and image size
A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. Image size is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
Description of the pixels and the image size 1 Image size: 7M (DSC-W7/W17 only) 3072 3,072 pixels2,304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels
2 Image size: 5M 2592 pixels1944 pixels = 5,038,848 pixels 3 Image size: VGA(E-Mail) 640 pixels480 pixels = 307,200 pixels

Pixels

Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in Read This First)
Many (Fine image quality and large file size) Few (Rough image quality but small file size) Example: Printing in up to A3 size
Example: An attached image to be sent by e-mail

Image size

Usage guidelines
7M (30722304) (DSCW7/W17 only: the default setting) 3:2 (30722048) (DSCW7/W17 only)* 5M (25921944) (DSCW5/W15: the dafault setting) 3:2 (25921728) (DSCW5/W15 only)* 3M (20481536) 1M (1280960) VGA(E-Mail) (640480)

Larger

For printing high density images in A3 or A4 size
For printing high density images in A4 or A5 size

Smaller

For printing in postcard size For recording a large number of images For attaching images to e-mail or creating home pages
* Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.

Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 33)
You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size.

Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

q; 6 qs qa

A Shutter button (t step 5 in Read This First) B Mode dial (25) C Microphone D Self-timer lamp (t step 5 in Read This First)/AF illuminator (47) E Flash (t step 5 in Read This First) F Lens G POWER lamp (t step 2 in Read This First) H POWER button (t step 2 in Read This First) I Jack cover J A/V OUT (MONO) jack (74) K (USB) jack (58) L Finder window

qd qf qg qh

A AE/AF lock lamp/self-timer lamp (green) (t step 5 in Read This First) B /Record lamp (orange) (t step 5 in Read This First)
C Finder (t step 5 in Read This First) D LCD screen E G (Display/LCD on/off) button (21) (Image Size/Delete) button (t step 4 and 6 in Read This First) Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (t step 2 in Read This First) Menu off: / / / Read This First) (t step 5 in F MENU button (28)

H Control button

Mode dial M: Shutter speed/aperture value (26)
I For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (t step 5 in Read This First) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (t step 6 in Read This First) J Hook for wrist strap (t Read This First) K Access lamp (t step 4 in Read This First L AC Adaptor cord cover To use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied)
M Speaker (bottom) N Tripod receptacle (bottom)
Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.
O Battery/Memory Stick cover (t step 1 and 3 in Read This First) P OPEN button (bottom) (t step 1 in Read This First)
Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover.

Indicators on the screen

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A

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)

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.
Note that the original movie is deleted and that number is skipped. Also note that you cannot restore files once you cut them.
See the following procedure. Cancels division.
Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002
This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration.

101_101_0003 3

2 101_0002

1 Cutting scene A.

1 A 2 101_0002 B 3

Divide

101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005.

2 Cutting scene B.

101_3 A 2 101_0005 B

Software: Macromedia Flash Player 6.0 or later, Windows Media Player 7.0 or later, DirectX 9.0b or later Sound card: 16-bit stereo sound card with speakers Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended.) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installationapproximately 500 MB Display: Video card (Direct Draw driver compliant) with 4 MB of VRAM
For automatic creation of a Music Video/ Slideshow (page 64), a Pentium III 500 MHz or faster CPU is required. When using ImageMixer VCD2, a Pentium III 800 MHz or faster CPU is recommended. This software is compatible with DirectX technology. DirectX must be installed for use.
Copying images to your computer
This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows. The InstallShield Wizard screen appears.
If the install menu screen does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t (PICTUREPACKAGE).
For a computer with a Memory Stick slot
Remove the Memory Stick from the camera and insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot of the computer, then copy the images.

3 Click [Next].

For a computer without a Memory Stick slot
Follow Stages 1 through 5 on pages 57 to 61 to copy images.
Screens when copying images on a Memory Stick to a computer are used as examples.
The USB driver installation starts. When the installation is finished, the screen informs you of completion.
Stage 1: Installing the USB Driver
A driver is software that enable equipment connected to the computer to operate properly. When using Windows XP, start from Stage 2. When PicturePackage is already installed, Stage 1 is unnecessary.
4 Click the radio button next to
[Yes, I want to restart my computer now] to select it, then click [Finish].
NOTE: Do not connect the camera to the computer at this time.
1 Shut down all application

software in use.

In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized Administrators).
Your computer restarts. Now, you can establish a USB connection. Remove the CD-ROM when the installation is completed.
2 Insert the CD-ROM into the
computer, then click [USB Driver] when the install menu screen appears.
Stage 2: Preparing the camera and the computer
1 Insert a Memory Stick with
recorded images into the camera.

When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary.
Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer

To the (USB) jack

2 Insert the sufficiently charged
Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied).

USB cable

To a USB connector
With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop.
When you copy images to your computer using batteries, copying may fail or image data may be corrupted if the batteries shut off too soon.
USB Mode Normal appears on the screen of the camera.

USB Mode Normal

3 Set the mode dial to

Memory Stick Switch on

Access indicators*
, then turn on the camera and the computer.
When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while.
* During communication, the access indicators turn red. Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn white. If USB Mode Normal does not appear, set [USB Connect] to [Normal] (page 53).
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Stage 4-A: Copying images to a computer
For Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me, follow the procedure explained in Stage 4-B: Copying images to a Computer on page 60.
3 Click the radio button of
unwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click [Next].
This section describes an example of copying images to a My Documents folder.
1 After making a USB connection in
Stage 3, 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.
The Picture Name and Destination screen appears.
4 Select a name and destination for
the images, then click [Next].
The Scanner and Camera Wizard screen appears.

2 Click [Next].

The images saved on the Memory Stick of the camera appear.
If no Memory Stick is inserted, images in the internal memory appear.
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.

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer
Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.
Stage 1: Preparing the camera
Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the USB cable.
PictBridge is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)

Index button

In single-image mode
You can print a single image on a printing sheet.

Control Button

It is recommended to use an AC Adaptor (not supplied) to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing.
1 Press MENU to display the menu.

In index mode

You can print several images at a reduced size on a printing sheet. You can print a set of either the same images (1) or different images (2).
2 Press B on the control button to

select (Setup).

3 Select [
] (Setup2) with V, then select [USB Connect] with v/V/B.
4 Select [PictBridge] with B/v, then

press z.

An index print function may not be provided depending on the printer. The quantity of images that can be printed as an index image differ depending on the printer. You cannot print movies. If the indicator flashes on the screen of the camera for about five seconds (error notification), check the connected printer.

The USB mode is set.

Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer

Stage 3: Printing

Regardless of what the mode dial is set to, the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2.

1 Connect the

(USB) jack on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied USB cable.

To the jack (USB)

1 Select the desired printing
method with v/V on the control button, then press z. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the folder. [DPOF image] Prints all the images with a (Print order) mark (page 72) regardless of the displayed image. [Select] Selects images and prints all the selected images.
1Select the image you want to print with b/B, then press z. The mark appears on the selected image.
USB cable To the USB jack
2 Turn on your camera and the

printer.

After the connection is made, the indicator appears
To select other images, repeat this procedure.
2Select [Print] with V, then press z.

7 Press MENU. 8 Select [OK] with B, then press z.

The mark turns white.

Viewing images on a TV screen
You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV with the A/V cable.

on the camera.

, and turn

Mode dial

1 Connect the A/V cable (supplied)
to the A/V OUT (MONO) jack of the camera and the audio/video input jacks of a TV.

101-0002

1 10:30PM

VOLUME

To audio/video input jacks
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 53).

A/V cable

To A/VOUT (MONO) jack
If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V cable 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.

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 A/V cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists:

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 77 to 85.
If a code such as C/E:ss:ss appears on the screen, see page 86.
2 Remove the batteries, and insert the batteries again after about one minute, and turn on the power.
3 Initialize the settings (pages 52)
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.

Batteries and power

The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly.

exposure (page 30).

The brightness of the screen is too bright. Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (page
The image colors are not correct.
Picture Effect function is activated. Cancel the Picture Effect function (page 36).
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.
The eyes of the subject come out red.
Set [Red Eye Reduction] in the (Setup) menu to [On] (page 46). Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the recommended shooting distance using the flash
(t step 5 in Read This First).
Light the room and shoot the subject.
The image seen through the finder does not indicate the actual recordable range.
The parallax phenomenon is occurring when the subject is close. To confirm the recordable

range, use the screen.

Cannot shoot images in succession.
The internal memory or the Memory Stick is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in

Read This First).

The battery level is low. Install charged batteries.

Viewing images

Refer to Computers (page 81) in conjunction with the following items. Your camera cannot play back images.
Set the mode dial to (page 25). The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. 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.
The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB communication (page 61).
The image appears rough right after playback starts.
The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to image processing. This is not a

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.

The data transmission to the printer may
not be completed yet. Do not disconnect the USB cable.

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 a a*2*3
Notes on using a Memory Stick (not supplied)
You cannot record, edit or delete images if you slide the write-protect switch to LOCK.

Terminal

Memory Stick Memory Stick (MagicGate/ High-speed data transfer compatible) Memory Stick Duo*1 Memory Stick Duo (MagicGate/High-speed data transfer compatible)*1 MagicGate Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick Duo*1 Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO

*1When

Write-protect switch Labeling position

a a*2*3

The position and/or the shape of the writeprotect switch may differ depending on the Memory Stick you use.
Do not remove the Memory Stick while reading or writing data. Data may be corrupted in the following cases: When the Memory Stick is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation When the Memory Stick is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise We recommend backing up important data. Do not attach any other material than the supplied label on the labeling position. When you attach the supplied label, be sure to attach it to the labeling position. Be careful that the label does not stick out. When you carry or store the Memory Stick, put it in the case supplied with it. Do not touch the terminal of the Memory Stick with your hand or a metal object. Do not strike, bend or drop the Memory Stick. Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick. Do not expose the Memory Stick to water. Do not use or store the Memory Stick under the following conditions: High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present

a*2 a*2 a*2*3*4

a*2*3*4
using a Memory Stick Duo with this camera, be sure to insert it into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. *2MagicGate Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO are equipped with MagicGate functions. MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this camera. *3Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. *4 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded. A Memory Stick formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with this camera. Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the Memory Stick and the equipment used.

x On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries
Do not peel off the external seals or damage the batteries. Never use batteries from which the seals have been partially or completely removed, or batteries that have been split in any way. These may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up of the battery, and personal scald or injury may be caused. These may cause a malfunction of the battery charger. Always carry the Nickel-Metal Hidride batteries in the supplied battery case. Otherwise, metallic objects may short the + and - ends, resulting in the risk of heating or fire. If the poles of the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are dirty, the batteries may not charge properly. Wipe them with a dry cloth, etc. At the time of purchase, or when the NickelMetal Hydride batteries have not been used for a long time, they may not full charge. This is typical of this type of battery, and is not a malfunction. If this happens, repeatedly using up the batteries fully, and then recharging them should correct the problem. If you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries before fully using up the existing charge, the low battery warning may be displayed sooner than expected. This is called the memory effect.* If this problem occurs, charging the batteries only after using up the existing charge will correct it. * The memory effect - the situation in which the capacity of the battery is temporarily lowered. To use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the slide show mode (page 39) and leave it that way until the batteries are used up. Do not mix new and used batteries. Do not expose the battery to water. The battery is not water-resistant.
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.

x On operating temperatures
Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0C and 40C (32F and 104F). (In case of alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery, the temperatures are between 5C and 40C (41F and 104F).) Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.
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Specifications

Camera

[System]

Image device DSC-W7/W17: 9.11 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD, Primary color filter DSC-W5/W15: 9.04 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD, Primary color filter USB jack mini-B Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) USB communication

[LCD screen]

LCD panel 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TFT drive Total number of dots (480240) dots
Total pixel number of camera DSC-W7/W17: Approx. 000 pixels DSC-W5/W15: Approx. 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera DSC-W7/W17: Approx. 000 pixels DSC-W5/W15: Approx. 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3 zoom lens f = 7.9 - 23.7 mm (38 - 114 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 5.2

[Power, general]

Power HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2), 2.4 V R6 (size AA) Alkaline batteries (2, not supplied), 3 V ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (2, not supplied), 3 V AC-LS5K AC Acaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V
Power consumption (during shooting with the LCD screen on) DSC-W7/W17: 1.2 W DSC-W5/W15: 1.1 W Operating temperature 0C to +40C (+32F to +104F) Storage temperature 20C to +60C (4F to +140F) Dimensions 916037.1 mm (3 5/82 3/81 1/2 inches) (W/H/D, excluding maximum protrusions) Approx. 253 g (8.9 oz) (including two batterries and wrist strap) Electret condenser microphone Dynamic speaker Compatible
Exposure control Automatic exposure, Manual exposure, Scene Selection (7 modes) White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash
File format (DCF compliant) Still images: Exif Ver. 2.2 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording media Internal memory 32 MB Memory Stick Flash Recommended distance (ISO set to Auto): 0.2 m to 4.5 m (7 7/8 inches to 14 feet 9 1/4 inches) (W)/0.3 m to 2.5 m (11 7/8 inches to 8 feet 2 1/2 inches) (T)
Microphone Speaker Exif Print
PRINT Image Matching III Compatible PictBridge Compatible
[Input and Output connectors]
A/V OUT (MONO) jack (Monaural) Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 , unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 k load) Output impedance 2.2 k
BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH battery charger
Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 3W Output voltage AA: DC 1.4V 400 mA 2 AAA: DC 1.4 V 160 mA 2
Operating temperature 0C to +40C (+32F to +104F) Storage temperature 20C to +60C (4F to +140F) Dimensions Approx. 713091 mm (2 7/81 3/163 5/8 inches) (W/H/D) Approx. 90 g (3 oz)

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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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Read This First

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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Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
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

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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.