Digital Still Camera/Cmara fotografa digital
Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones

DSC-W200

For details on the advanced operations, please access Cyber-shot Handbook and Cyber-shot Step-up Guide contained on the supplied CD-ROM via a computer. Para obtener ms informacin acerca de las opciones avanzadas, consulte mediante un ordenador la Gua prctica de Cyber-shot y la Gua avanzada de Cybershot que encontrar en el CD-ROM suministrado.

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Manual de instrucciones

Antes de utilizar la unidad, lea detenidamente este manual y consrvelo para consultarlo en el futuro.

2007 Sony Corporation

3-208-406-62(1)
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English

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-W200

Serial No. ___________________________

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

[ Power Sources

This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For those sets designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
For Customers in the U.S.A.

[ Polarization

This set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products 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.

[ Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock.
[ Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.

[ Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

DSC-W200 3-208-406-61(1)

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[ Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.

Service Installation

[ Water and Moisture
Do not use power-line operated sets near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
[ Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set. If the set has been exposed to rain or water. If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation. When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service.

For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
[ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion 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 Lithium-Ion batteries.

[ Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, 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.

Battery charger

This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

[ CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

[ Note:

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.

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 unit.

[ 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.

[ Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate.
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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.
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Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS... 2 Read this first.... 4 Notes on using your camera... 8

Getting started... 9

Checking the accessories supplied.. Preparing the battery pack... Inserting the battery pack/a Memory Stick Duo (not supplied). Turning the camera on/setting the clock.. 13
Shooting images easily... 14
Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display.. 15
Viewing/deleting images... 17 Learning the various functions HOME/Menu.. 19
Using the HOME screen... 19 HOME items... 20 Using menu items... 21 Menu items... 22

Enjoying your computer... 23
Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied)... 23 Viewing Cyber-shot Handbook and Cyber-shot Step-up Guide. 24
Indicators on the screen... 25 Battery life and memory capacity.. 27
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed.. 27 Number of still images and recording time of movies.. 28

Troubleshooting... 29

Battery pack and power... 29 Shooting still images/movies... 30 Viewing images... 30
Precautions... 31 Specifications... 32
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Notes on using your camera
[ 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.
[ Notes on the LCD screen and lens
The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. When the battery level becomes low, the lens might stop moving. Insert a charged battery pack and turn on the camera again.
[ Notes on recording/playback
Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Read Precautions (page 31) before operating the camera. Be careful not to get the camera wet. Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in some cases may not be repairable. Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. It may cause the malfunction of your camera. Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly. Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions. If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera (page 31). Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission.

[ On image data compatibility
This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.

[ Warning on copyright

Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.
[ 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.
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Getting started

Checking the accessories supplied
Battery charger BC-CSG/BC-CSGB/ BC-CSGC (1) USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1)
Wrist strap (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software/ Cyber-shot Handbook/Cyber-shot Step-up Guide) (1) Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1)
Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc.
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1 Preparing the battery pack
For customers in the USA and Canada Plug
For customers other than those in the USA and Canada
CHARGE lamp CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead)
1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket).
The CHARGE lamp lights on, and charging starts. When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Practical charge). If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour (until it is fully charged), the charge will last slightly longer.

[ Charging time

Full charge time Practical charge time

Approx. 330 min.

Approx. 270 min.
Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25C (77F). Charging may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions. See page 27 for the number of images that can be recorded. 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 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 battery pack from the battery charger. Designed for use with compatible Sony batteries.

2 Inserting the battery pack/a Memory Stick Duo (not supplied)
Insert the Memory Stick Duo with the terminal side facing the LCD screen. Battery/Memory Stick Duo cover
Insert the battery pack while pressing the battery eject lever with the tip of the battery pack.
1 Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover. 2 Insert the Memory Stick Duo (not supplied) all the way in until it clicks. 3 Insert the battery pack. 4 Close the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover.
[ When there is no Memory Stick Duo inserted
The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 31 MB).
[ To check the remaining battery time
Press POWER button to turn on and check the remaining battery on the LCD screen.
Battery remaining indicator Battery remaining guidelines Sufficient power remaining Battery almost fully charged Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon. Change the battery with fully charged one, or charge the battery. (The warning indicator flashes.)
It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining indicator appears. The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. The Clock Set screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time (page 13).
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[ To remove the battery pack/Memory Stick Duo
Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover.
Memory Stick Duo Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then push the Memory Stick Duo in once. Battery pack Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack.
Never remove the battery pack/Memory Stick Duo when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the Memory Stick Duo.
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3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock
POWER button (Playback) button

z button HOME button

Control button

(Playback) button.

1 Press the POWER button or press 2 Set the clock with the control button.
1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z.
[ To change the date and time
Press the HOME button, and select [ Clock Settings] in (Settings) (pages 19, 20).
[ When you turn on the power
Once the battery is installed in the camera, it may take time before operation becomes possible. If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function).

Shooting images easily

Finder Microphone

Shutter button

W/T (Zoom) button Mode dial MENU button Control button HOME button Tripod receptacle (bottom) Flash button Self-timer button Macro button DISP 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: 1 Press 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.
2 Press the shutter button fully down.

AE/AF lock indicator

When shooting movies: Press the shutter button fully down. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.
Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display

[ Using the mode dial

Set the mode dial to the desired function.

Auto Adjustment

Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically.
* Scene Selection in the menu

Extra High Sensitivity

Shoots smoother images without a flash under low light conditions.
Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with the blueness of the water captured more vividly.

Program Auto

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.
Shoots snow scenes in white more clearly.
M Manual Exposure shooting
Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually.

Fireworks

Shoots fireworks in all their splendor.

Movie mode

Allows you to record movies with audio.

[ W/T Using the zoom

Press T to zoom, press W to undo zoom.

High Sensitivity

Shoots images without a flash even in low lighting.
Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)

Soft Snap

Shoots images with a softer atmosphere for portraits of people, flowers, etc.
Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
: 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

Twilight Portrait

Shoots sharp images of people in a dark place without losing the nighttime atmosphere.

Twilight

Shoots night scenes without losing the nighttime atmosphere.

Landscape

Shoots with the focus on a distant subject.

SCN Scene Selection

Selects a setting from the Scene Selection menu.*
Macro (Shooting close-up)
Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
: Macro off : Macro on (W side: Approx. 5 cm or farther (2 inches or farther), T side: Approx. 34 cm or farther (1 feet 1 1/2 inches or farther))

Using the self-timer

Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
: 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

[ DISP Changing the screen display
Press v (DISP) on the control button. Each time you press v (DISP) button, the display changes as follows. Brightness of LCD backlight up r Histogram on r Indicators off r LCD screen off r Indicators on

Viewing/deleting images

(playback zoom)/ (Index) button (playback zoom) button (Playback) button MENU button HOME button
Multi connector (bottom) Speaker (bottom)

1 Press

If you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press again.
2 Select an image with b/B on the control button.

Movie:

Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.) Press B to fast forward, b to rewind. (Press z to return to normal playback.) Press V to display the volume control screen, then press b/B to adjust the volume.

Menu for shooting

Scene Selection Image Size Face Detection REC Mode Color Mode ISO EV Metering Mode Focus White Bal Flash Level Red Eye Reduction Contrast Sharpness SteadyShot SETUP Selects the preset settings according to the scene. Selects the still image size. Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts focus, etc. Selects the continuous shooting method. Changes the vividness of the image or adds special effects. Selects a luminous sensitivity. Adjusts Exposure. Selects the metering mode. Changes the focus method. Adjusts the color tones. Adjusts the amount of flash light. Sets to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Adjusts the contrast of the image. Adjusts the sharpness of the image. Selects the anti-blur mode. Selects shooting settings.

Menu for viewing

(Delete) (Slide Show) (Retouch) (Protect) Deletes images. Plays back a series of images. Retouches images. Prevents accidental erasure. Adds a Print order mark on image that you want to print out. (Print) (Rotate) (Select Folder) Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer. Rotates a still image. Selects the folder for viewing images.

Enjoying your computer

You can display images shot with the camera on the computer. Also, you can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. For details, refer to Cyber-shot Handbook.
Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied)
For Windows users USB connection Application software Picture Motion Browser For Macintosh users
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP*, Windows Vista* Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP*, Windows Vista*
Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.4) not compatible
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Must be installed with above OS at delivery. If your OS does not support USB connections, use a commercially available Memory Stick Reader/Writer. For further details on the operating environment of Picture Motion Browser Cyber-shot application software, refer to Cyber-shot Handbook.
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Viewing Cyber-shot Handbook and Cyber-shot Step-up Guide
[ For Windows users [ For Macintosh users
Turn on your computer, and insert the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Follow the instructions below.
1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.

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C:32:00 ISO400 +2.0EV 500 F3.5
Self-diagnosis display ISO number Exposure Value Shutter speed Aperture value Conversion lens
101-9:30 AM z STOP z PLAY V VOLUME
Folder-file number Recorded date/time of the playback image Function guide for playing image Adjust volume
C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display Self-timer AF range finder frame

BACK/NEXT Select images

Spot metering cross hair Histogram
Battery life and memory capacity
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed
The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in [Normal] mode with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25C (77F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the Memory Stick Duo as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated in the table depending on the conditions of use.
Battery capacity decreases as you use it more, as the time passes. The number of images that can be recorded/ viewed and the battery life are decreased under the following conditions: The surrounding temperature is low. The flash is used frequently. The camera has been turned on and off many times. The zoom is used frequently. The brightness of LCD Backlight is set to up. [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor]. [SteadyShot] is set to [Continuous]. The battery power is low. [Face Detection] is set to [On]. The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) The number of images/battery life does not change, regardless of image size.
[ When viewing still images
No. of Images Battery life (min.)

Approx. 6200

Approx. 310
Viewing single images in order at about three second intervals
LCD screen ON (min.) LCD screen OFF (min.)

Approx. 120

Approx. 140
Shooting movies continuously with an image size of [320]
LCD screen No. of Images Battery life (min.)

On Off

Approx. 300 Approx. 350

Approx. 150 Approx. 175

Shooting in the following situations: [AF Mode] is set to [Single]. [SteadyShot] is set to [Shooting]. Shooting once every 30 seconds. The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends. The flash strobes once every two times. The power turns on and off once every ten times.

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 (page 13). The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.
The battery remaining indicator is incorrect.
This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. 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. Insert the charged battery pack (page 10). The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.
Cannot charge the battery pack.
You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (not supplied).
Shooting still images/movies
Your camera cannot record images.
Check the free capacity of the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo (page 28). If it is full,
do one of the following: Delete unnecessary images (page 17). 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. 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.
Cannot insert dates on images.
This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using Picture
Motion Browser, you can print or save images with the date.
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
The smear phenomenon is occurring and white, black, red, or purple streaks appear on the
image. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.

Viewing images

Your camera cannot play back images.
Press (Playback) button (page 17). 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 connection.

Precautions

[ Do not use/store the camera in the following places

In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. In a location subject to rocking vibration Near strong magnetic place In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.
[ On operating temperatures
Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0C and 40C (32F and 104F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.
[ On moisture condensation
If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera. If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.

[ On carrying

Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera.
[ On the internal rechargeable backup battery
This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged. In this case, be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera. However, even if this rechargeable battery is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time. Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off.

[ On cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use the following as they may damage the finish or the casing. Chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand. Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time.

Specifications

Camera

[System]

Image device: 9.29 mm (1/1.72 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 000 pixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3 zoom lens f = 7.6 22.8 mm (mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 5.5 Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (9 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1,2,3, Incandescent, Flash File format (DCF compliant): Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording media: Internal Memory (approx. 31 MB), Memory Stick Duo Flash:Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure Index) set to Auto): approx. 0.2 to 3.3 m (7 7/8 inches to 10 feet 10 inches) (W)/approx. 0.4 to 1.8 m (1 feet 3 3/4 inches to 5 feet 10 7/8 inches) (T)

[Power, general]

Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1, 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting with the LCD screen on): 1.3 W Operating temperature: 0 to 40C (32 to 104F) Storage temperature: 20 to +60C (4 to +140F) Dimensions: 91.0 58.5 27.3 mm (3 5/3/1/8 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass: Approx. 173 g (6.1 oz) (including NP-BG1 battery pack and strap, etc.) Microphone: Monaural Speaker: Monaural Exif Print: Compatible PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible PictBridge: Compatible
BC-CSG/BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC battery charger
Power requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/ 60 Hz, 2 W (BC-CSG/BC-CSGC)/ 2.6 W (BC-CSGB) Output voltage: DC 4.2 V, 0.25 A Operating temperature: 0 to 40C (32 to 104F) Storage temperature: -20 to +60C (4 to +140F) Dimensions: Approx. 91 mm (2 1/2 31/5/8 inches) (W/H/D) Mass: Approx. 75 g (2.7 oz)
[Input and Output connectors]
Multi connector: Video output Audio output (Monaural) USB communication USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)

[LCD screen]

LCD panel: 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TFT drive Total number of dots: (480 240) dots
Rechargeable battery pack NPBG1
Used battery: Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage: DC 4.2 V Nominal voltage: DC 3.6 V Capacity: 3.4 Wh (960 mAh) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

DSC-W200
Cyber-shot digital still camera

PRELIM NEW

The DSC-W200 combines the amazing detail of 12.1 MP resolution with the ultra-high-sensitivity (ISO 3200) mode that allows shooting without flash even in very low light. Super SteadyShot image stabilization keeps blur to a minimum -- and new hitech features like Face Detection, D-Range Optimization, and in-camera retouching and red-eye reduction help bring out the best in every shot you take. For shooting and sharing on location, theres a large 2.TFT LCD screen -- and HD Output1 lets you share memories in spectacular high definition clarity and detail on your home HDTV set.
12.1 MP Super HAD CCD With more megapixels than most digital cameras, the DSC-W200 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-W200 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. Ultra-High-Sensitivity (ISO 6400) Mode At 3 MP resolution, you can shoot effectively without flash even in very low light to preserve the mood and capture fast action at high shutter speeds -- with the Sony Clear RAW Noise Reduction system to take care of the picture noise that can ruin low-light shots. Super SteadyShotImage Stabilization With Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization, the DSC-W200 compensates for shaky hands and minimizes blur with optical sensors that detect camera movement and send correcting signals to a stabilization lens -- so theres no need to crop in on your shot to reduce blur. 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-W200 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-W200 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-W200 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-W200 provides in-camera correction at the touch of a button to reduce lingering red-eye effect that other systems might miss. Large 2.TFT LCD Screen The DSC-W200 provides a large, bright 2.TFT LCD screen that makes it easy to compose shots, check results and read menus even in bright sunlight as well as view and share photos in sharp, natural color. Optical Viewfinder In addition to its bright 2.52 LCD screen, the DSC-W200 has a built-in optical viewfinder to allow shooting in traditional rangefinder camera style and save battery power by turning off your LCD screen off. 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-W200 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). ADDITIONAL FEATURES 18X Smart Zoom Feature 4 MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode Stamina Battery Power Picture Motion Browser Software

Specifications

General
Megapixel: 12.1 MP Imaging Device: 1/1.72" Super HAD CCD Recording Media: 31 MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick DUO Media, optional Memory Stick DUO PRO Media
Exposure Compensation: 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Step Increments ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 Filter Diameter: N/A Digital Zoom: 0-2.0X (Precision) Optical Zoom: 3X Macro Mode: Yes Total Zoom: 6X Minimum Focus Distance: 19.7" (50cm) Normal, 0.74" (2cm) 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) 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
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)

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 (ISO3200), Extra High Sensitivity(ISO6400), Fireworks, 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

Processor

Bionz Engine: Yes (LSI with Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO))

Dimensions

Weight: 4.2 oz (116 g) Body; 5.1 oz. (147 g) including Battery and optional Memory Stick DUO Media Measurements: 3 5/8" x 2 3/8" x 7/8" (90.9 x 58.5 x 22.2 mm)

Supplied Accessories

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.

Inputs and Outputs

Accessory Terminal: N/A Audio/Video Output(s): Yes via Mutli-Use Connector USB Port(s): Yes (Supports USB 2.0 HD Output: Yes (1080i)

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) Color: Black, Silver UPC Code: 027242712942
1: HD Output requires an optional Sony HD connector cable; HDTV sold separately. 2: Viewable area, measured diagonally. 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.

Hardware

LCD: 2.5" (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

Operating Conditions

Flash Effective Range: TBA Flash Mode(s): Auto, Forced On, Forced Off, Slow Synch

Optics/Lens

Focal Length: 2.8 - 5.5mm 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)
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Last Updated: 04/03/2007