Using functions for shooting

Shooting menu...37

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

Viewing menu... 51

(Delete): Deleting images (Slide Show): Playing back a series of images (Retouch): Retouching still images after shooting (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure : Adding a Print order mark (Print): Printing images using a printer (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images

Customizing the settings

Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings. 56 Manage Memory... 58
Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool.. 58
Format Create REC. Folder Format Change REC. Folder Copy
Memory Tool Internal Memory Tool.. 61
Settings... 62 Main settings Main Settings 1.. 62
Beep Function Guide USB Connect COMPONENT AF Illuminator Grid Line Auto Orientation Initialize
Main settings Main Settings 2.. 63

Video Out

Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1... 65
AF Mode Digital Zoom Auto Review
Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 2... 67 Clock Settings... 68

Language Setting...69

Viewing images on a TV...70
Enjoying your Windows computer...73 Installing the software (supplied)...75 Copying images to your computer...76 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a Memory Stick Duo)...82 Using the Picture Motion Browser (supplied)..83 Using the Music Transfer (supplied)..89 Using your Macintosh computer..90

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

C:32:00

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

Histogram (18)

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

96 00:00:00

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

When playing back movies

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

N 00:00:12 101-0012

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

8/8 12/12

Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Change folder (55)
Metering mode (42) Flash White balance (45)
C:32:00 ISO400 +2.0EV 500 F3.5
ISO number (41) Exposure Value (41) Shutter speed Aperture value
Changing the screen display
If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight up. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. The display becomes Histogram on t Indicators off t Indicators on when connected to a TV (page 70). The histogram does not appear in the following situations: While shooting When the menu is displayed. When recording movies During playback When the menu is displayed. In index mode When you are using playback zoom. When you are rotating still images. During playback of movies During image playback, you cannot turn the LCD screen off. A large difference in the histogram displayed when shooting and during playback may occur when: The flash strobes. The shutter speed is slow or fast. The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras. When you set the LCD screen to off, the digital zoom does not function. When you select (flash mode)/ (self-timer)/ (macro), the image is displayed for about two seconds.

Using the mode dial

Set the mode dial to the desired function.

Mode dial

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

Program Auto mode

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

: Scene Selection mode

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

Movie recording mode

Allows you to record movies with audio. t page 22
Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)
Mode dial Shutter button Finder Zoom button MENU button HOME button Macro button DISP button Flash button Self-timer button z button v/V/b/B button Control button
1 Select the desired function from the mode dial.
When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select When shooting movies: Select.
2 Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side.
Position the subject in the center of the focus frame.
3 Shoot with the shutter button.
When shooting still images: 1Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus.
The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit.
2Press the shutter button fully down.
AE/AF lock Basic Operations

When shooting movies:

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

W/T Using the zoom

Press T to zoom, press W to undo the zoom.
When the zoom scale exceeds 3, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 66. You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie.
Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)

Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
(No indicator): Flash Auto Strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting). : Flash forced on : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light. : Flash forced off The flash strobes twice. The first time is to adjust the light quantity. While charging the flash, is displayed.
Macro (Shooting close-up)
Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
(No indicator): Macro Off : Macro On (W side: Approx. 4 cm or farther (1 5/8 inches or farther), T side: Approx. 35 cm or farther (13 7/8 inches or farther))
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 Auto Focus speed drops when you shoot images in the Macro.

Using the self-timer

Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
(No indicator): Not using the self-timer : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer
Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.

Self-timer lamp

To cancel, press V ( ) again. Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image made by the shaking of the camera when pressing the shutter button.
Shooting still images (Scene Selection)

Shutter button

1 Select the desired mode of Scene Selection (

the mode dial.

For details on mode, see next page.

) with

2 Shoot with the shutter button.
To cancel the Scene selection Set the mode dial to other than the mode of Scene Selection.

Scene Selection modes

The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions. High Sensitivity
Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur.

Twilight*

Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.

Landscape

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

Soft Snap

COMPONENT

*Shooting mode selected in the mode dial will be applied.

Using the menu items

MENU button
1 Press MENU to display the menu.

Face Detection Off

Face defection off
Function Guide Setting [Function Guide] to [Off] turns off the function guide (page 62).
The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode. Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode.
2 Select the desired menu item with v/V on the control button.
If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing v/V until the item appears on the screen.
3 Select a setting with b/B.
If the desired setting is invisible, keep pressing b/B until the setting appears on the screen. Press z after selecting an item in playback mode.
4 Press MENU to turn off the menu.

Menu items

The available menu items vary depending on the camera mode. The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available only in the playback mode. Also, the menu items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen.

( : available)

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

Shooting menu

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

Unavailable

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

For movie

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

(Cross Filter)

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

(Trimming)

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

(Red Eye Correction)

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

To protect an image

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

To cancel the protection

Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by performing the same procedure to protect it. (Protect) indicator disappears.
Note that the formatting erases all the data stored on the recording media, even if the images
are protected, and these images cannot be restored.
It may take some time to protect an image.
: Adding a Print order mark

Copies all images in the internal memory to a Memory Stick Duo.
1 Insert a Memory Stick Duo having 32 MB or larger capacity. 2 Select [Copy] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z. The message All data in internal memory will be copied appears. 3 Select [OK] with v, then press z. Copying starts.

To cancel the copying

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

Shutter On Off

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

Function Guide

When you operate the camera, the description of functions is displayed.

Clock Settings

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

Language Setting

Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages.
You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to.
Viewing images by connecting your camera to a TV with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal
Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV.
1 Connect the camera to the TV.
1 To audio/video input jacks VIDEO AUDIO Yellow/White/Red Yellow Black (Playback) button Control button Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) 2 To the multi connector
Place the camera with the screen facing upwards. If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the cable for multi-use terminal to the left audio jack.
2 Turn on the TV and set the TV/video input switch to video.
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

3 Press

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

Green/Blue/Red

White/Red (Playback) button Viewing images on a TV
Component video cable (not supplied)
Control button HOME button 2 To the multi connector
Place the camera with the screen facing upwards. The cable for video jacks (Green/Blue/Red) is the same color as the respective jacks.

A Folder containing image data recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function B Folder containing image data recorded using this camera When no new folders are created, there are folders as follows:
Memory Stick Duo; 101MSDCF only Internal memory; 101_SONY only You cannot record any images to the 100MSDCF folder. The images in these folders are available only for viewing. You cannot record/playback any images to the MISC folder.
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a Memory Stick Duo)
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 Duo, you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a Memory Stick Duo.
Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed. You may be unable to playback 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, create a folder with your camera (page 58) first, and then copy the image file.
2 Copy the image file to the
Memory Stick Duo 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. 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 Picture Motion Browser (supplied)
You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. This section summarizes the Picture Motion Browser and gives the basic instructions.
Starting and exiting the Picture Motion Browser
Starting the Picture Motion Browser
Double-click the (Picture Motion Browser) icon on the desktop. Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Picture Motion Browser].
The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting the Picture Motion Browser for the first time. Select [Start]. This function informs you of news, such as software updates. You can change the setting later.

The music formats you can transfer with Music Transfer are listed below:
MP3 files stored on the hard drive of your computer Music on CDs Preset-music saved on this camera
3 Select a suitable Music file for the slide show effect (page 49). You can reset the Music files to the preset ones using [Initialize] (page 62), however, other settings will also be reset.
For details on using Music Transfer, see the on-line help in Music Transfer.
1 Press HOME to display the HOME

screen.

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

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

The message Connect to PC appears.
4 Make a USB connection between
the camera and your computer.
5 Start Music Transfer. 6 Follow the instructions on the
screen to add/change Music files.
Using your Macintosh computer
You can copy images to your Macintosh computer.
Picture Motion Browser is not compatible with Macintosh computers. There are three modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default setting), [Mass Storage] and [PictBridge] modes. This section describes the [Auto] and [Mass Storage] as examples. For details on [PictBridge], see page 63. When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.4) USB jack: Provided as standard
Copying and viewing images on a computer
1 Prepare the camera and a
Macintosh computer. Perform the same procedure as described in Stage 1: Preparing the camera and the computer on page 76.
Recommended environment for using Music Transfer
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.4) CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac G3/G4/G5 series, Mac mini Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installationapproximately 250 MB
2 Connect the cable for multi-use
terminal. Perform the same procedure as described in Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer on page 77.
Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above. If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including your camera, may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using. Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub. Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as this camera is compatible with HiSpeed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).

(Snow mode) is selected in the Scene mode (page 24).
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 shoot function (Macro) does not work.

(Twilight mode) or

(Landscape mode) is selected in the Scene mode (page 28).
The date and time are not displayed on LCD screen.
While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback.
Cannot insert dates on image.
This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images (page 107). By using
Picture Motion Browser, you can print or save images with the date (page 87).
The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down.
The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 41).
The screen is too dark or too bright.
Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (page 18).

The image is too dark.

You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode
(page 42) or adjust the exposure (page 41).

The image is too bright.

Adjust the exposure (page 41).
The image colors are not correct.
Set [Color Mode] to [Normal] (page 40).
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
The smear phenomenon is occurring and white or black streaks appear on the image. 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] to [On] (page 46). Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash. Light the room and shoot the subject. Retouch the image using [Red Eye Correction] (page 52).
Dots appear and remain on the screen.

Cannot copy the data on the Memory Stick Duo or the computer to the internal memory.
Data on a Memory Stick Duo or a computer cannot be copied to the internal memory.
Also see PictBridge compliant printer (as follows) in conjunction with the following items. Images are printed with both edges cut off.
Depending on your printer, the left, right, top, and bottom edges of the image may be cut off.
Especially when you print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut off. When printing images using your own printer, cancel the trimming or borderless settings. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not. When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges.
Cannot print images with the date.
Using Picture Motion Browser, you can print images with date (page 87). This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. However, because the
images shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information. For compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software. When you print images at a shop, images can be printed with the date if you ask them to do so.
A connection cannot be established.
The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge
standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not. Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera. Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] (page 63). Disconnect and connect the cable for multi-use terminal again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

Cannot print images.

Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the cable for multi-use

terminal.

Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with

the printer.

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

Printing is canceled.

Confirm that you have disconnected the cable for multi-use terminal before the
(PictBridge Connecting) mark disappears.
Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.

On the battery pack

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

On battery life

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

On the battery charger

Do not charge any other battery pack other than the NP-BG type battery packs in the battery charger supplied with your camera. Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you leave the charged battery pack in the charger, battery life may be shortened. When the CHARGE lamp flashes, this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type have been inserted. Check that the battery pack is the specified type. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it with new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly. If the battery charger operates correctly, a battery error may have occurred. If the battery charger is dirty, charging may not be performed successfully. Clean the battery charger with dry cloth, etc.

DSC-W90

Cyber-shot digital still camera

PRELIM NEW

The DSC-W90 combines the power of 8.1 MP resolution and the precision of Carl Zeiss 3X Optical zoom lens design with new hi-tech features like Face Detection to bring out the best in every face, D-Range Optimization for more detail in highlights and shadows, and in-camera retouching and red-eye reduction to improve shots youve already taken. The Sony Double Anti-Blur Solution lets you shoot sharp, clear photos in low light without flash to preserve the mood. And HD Output1 makes photos look spectacular on HDTV screens.
8.1 MP Super HAD CCD With more megapixels than most digital cameras, the DSC-W90 captures greater image definition so you can make big prints and tight crops without losing detail. The advanced Sony Super HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD design allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise. Carl Zeiss3X Optical Zoom Lens Design A top-quality Carl Zeiss 3X Optical zoom lens design helps the DSC-W90 bring distant subjects closer and lets you frame shots quickly for better composition -- a real advantage for family sports, outdoor fun and travel photos. Face Detection By automatically controlling focus, exposure, color and flash, this new Sony feature reveals faces in shadow, makes skin tones look more natural and eliminates harsh facial glare -- to help bring out every expression on every face in every shot, so youll capture the personalities and emotions that make memories come alive. The Sony Double Anti-Blur Solution With Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization and high sensitivity (ISO 3200), the DSC-W90 compensates for shaky hands, minimizes blur, brightens images and allows flash-free shooting to preserve the mood -- with Sony Clear RAW Noise Reduction to take care of the picture noise that can ruin low-light shots. HD Output1 Thanks to Sony, your photo album can go high-def -- with direct HD output1 to your HDTV screen, so you can view DSC-W90 still photos in spectacular high definition clarity and detail. Your life never looked so exciting! HD Slide Show with Music Its the high-definition viewing experience that makes photos come alive on HDTV screens, accompanied by your choice of visual effects and any of four preset musical selections stored in memory or your favorite MP3 tunes downloaded from PC to your camera for use as background music. 9-Point Auto Focus Because an off-center subject can make your shot more interesting, the DSC-W90 can measure auto-focus precision at 9 points on your screen -- giving you greater creative freedom to compose your image. D-Range Optimization Powered by the exclusive Sony Bionz highspeed processing engine, D-Range Optimization preserves image data in bright highlights and reveals more detail in shadows or backlit areas -- for great results even in difficult lighting conditions. In-Camera Retouching The DSC-W90 lets you add creative effects to photos after you shoot -- including soft edge filter to soften backgrounds, cross filter to place starry dazzles at highlight points, partial color filter to mute surrounding colors, even fish-eye filter to create interesting fish-eye lens effects. In-Camera Red-Eye Reduction Irritating glowing eyes can ruin even the most creative photos -- so the DSC-W90 provides in-camera correction at the touch of a button to reduce lingering red-eye effect that other systems might miss. Large 2.LCD Screen The DSC-W90 provides a large, bright LCD screen for composing shots, checking results, sharing your photos on location -and an optical viewfinder allows shooting in traditional rangefinder camera style. Simple Setup Controls A quick press of the Home button opens your user-friendly GUI -- and you can select functions by simply moving a cursor vertically or horizontally to the appropriate icon. Function names and the on-screen Function Guide display make it easier to learn camera setup operations. 31 MB Internal Memory The DSC-W90 allows you to capture a large number of images without a flash memory card, so its great for traveling or for quick candid snapshots. Memory Stick Duo Media Convenience A built-in slot accepts optional Memory Stick Duo media or Memory Stick PRO Duo media -- the compact, high-capacity storage media that make it easily to upload photos to your computer or make lab-quality prints at home on your Sony Picture Station digital printer (sold separately). 15X Smart ZoomFeature4 The Sony Smart Zoom feature intelligently crops into the central portion of interest in your photo, avoiding the image degradation of other digital zooms. MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode Captures VGA (640 x 480) audio/video clips at high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second5 ), with length limited only by the capacity of your media. StaminaBattery Power The DSC-W90 provides up to 350 shots3 with a fully charged NP-BG1 Lithium Ion battery - enough shooting capacity to cover a long weekend or a whole vacation. Picture Motion Browser Software Supplied software makes it easier to upload, organize and search photos on your PC -- and provides a convenient map view function to sort photos by location and display their origin on a world map by using an optional GPS unit.

Specifications

General
Megapixel: 8.1 MP Imaging Device: 1/2.5" Super HAD CCD Recording Media: 31MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick DUO Media, optional Memory Stick DUO PRO Media

Optics/Lens

Focal Length: 5.8 - 17.4mm 35mm Equivalent: 35 - 105mm Focus: 9-Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Spot AF Aperture Range: Auto, f2.8-8(W)/f5.2-14.8(T) Shutter Speed: 1/4-1/1600 sec. (Auto), 1-1/1600 sec. (Program Auto) Exposure Compensation: 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Step Increments ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Filter Diameter: N/A Smart Zoom Technology: Up to 3.8X (5MP), 4.8X (3MP), 5.1X (16:9 2MP) 15.3X (VGA Resolution)4 Digital Zoom: 0-2.0X (Precision) Optical Zoom: 3X Macro Mode: Yes Total Zoom: 6X Minimum Focus Distance: 19-11/16"(50cm) Normal, 1-5/8" (4cm) Macro Face Detection: Yes

Convenience

White Balance: Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Flash Self Timer: Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off) Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 8GB Memory Stick DUO PROTM media capacity1 ; does not support Access Control security function. Still Image Mode(s): Normal, Burst, Bracket Exposure Red-Eye Reduction: Yes (On/Off all modes) Burst Mode: Max 100 Shots at 2.2fps (All resolutions) Erase/Protect: Yes/Yes Date/Time Stamp: No/ No Media/Battery Indicator: Yes/Yes Color Mode(s): Black & White, Natural, Sepia, Vivid
Battery Type: Lithium-Ion NP-BG1 Battery Capacity: 3.6V, 960 mAh

Convenience Features

Real Imaging Processor Technology: N/A AF Illuminator Light: Yes PictBridge Compatible: Yes Multi-Pattern Measuring: Yes SteadyShot Image Stabilization: Yes Scene Mode(s): Beach, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait 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), Presentation (320 x 240 at 8fps) Power Save Mode: Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity) In-Camera Editing: Red-eye reduction, soft edge filter, cross filter, partial color filter, fish-eye filter

Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts & Labor

Software

Supplied Software: Windows: Picture Motion Browser Vers 2.0 + USB Driver 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: 4.4 oz (124 g) Body; 5.5 oz. (155 g) including Battery and optional Memory Stick DUO Media Measurements: 3 9/16" x 2 5/16" x 7/8" (91 x 58 x 22.9 mm)
Supplied Accessories Inputs and Outputs
Accessory Terminal: N/A Audio/Video Output(s): Yes via Mutli-Use Connector USB Port(s): Yes (Supports USB 2.05 ) HD Output: Yes (1080i) NP-BG1 rechargeable battery BC-CSG battery charger A/V and USB multi-connector cables Wrist strap Software CD-ROM Note: No Memory Stick DUO media or adaptors are included.

Hardware

LCD: 2.5"2 (115K 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: Yes, via optional HD Cradle

Optional Accessories

Accessory Kit (ACC-CLGB) Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (NP-BG1) Conversion Lens Adaptor Mount (VAD-WB) Wide Angle Conversion Lens (VCL-DH0730) Super Telephoto Conversion Lens (VCL-DH2630) Telephoto Conversion Lens (VCL-DH1730) Polarizing Kit Filter (VF-30CPKS) External Slave Flash w/Bracket (HVL-FSL1B) Genuine Leather Cases (LCS-TWA/TWB/TWC/TWD) GPS Unit Kit (GPS-CS1KA) Memory Stick Duo PRO (MSX-512S) Memory Stick Duo PRO (MSX-1GST) Memory Stick Duo PRO (MSX-2GS) Memory Stick Duo PRO (MSX-M4GS) Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (MSAC-M2) Memory Stick Duo USB Adptr (MSAC-US40)
2007 Sony Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Bionz, Clear RAW, Cyber-shot, Handycam, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Picture Station, Smart Zoom, Stamina, Super HAD, Super SteadyShot, and Walkman are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. 1: HD Output requires an optional Sony HD connector cable; HDTV sold separately. 2: Viewable area, measured diagonally. 3: Actual results may vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions. 4: Smart Zoom feature will not work at highest resolution setting. 5: Shooting at high frame rate of up to 30 frames per second requires Memory Stick PRO Duo media.

Operating Conditions

Flash Effective Range: ISO 3200:(W)21'-11/16" (6.6m); (T) 12'-6" (3.8m) Flash Mode(s): Auto, Forced On, Forced Off, Slow Synch

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UPC Code: 027242705142

Color: Black, Silver

Last Updated: 04/03/2007