Viewing images on a TV screen... 78
Troubleshooting.... 80 Warning indicators and messages... 92
On the Memory Stick... 95 On the battery pack... 97 On the battery charger... 98 Precautions... 99 Specifications... 101

Index.... 103

Basic techniques for better images
Focus Exposure Color Quality
This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 28), the menus (page 30), and so on.
Focusing on a subject successfully
When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.
Press the shutter button fully down straight away. Press the shutter button halfway down. AE/AF lock indicator Flashing , lit/beeps Then press the shutter button fully down.
To shoot a still image difficult to focus on t [Focus] (page 33) If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. t See Hints for preventing blur (as follows).
Hints for preventing blur
Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your side. Also, you can stabilize the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you. Using the 2-second delay selftimer or a tripod may be effective. Also, using the flash in dark places is also recommended.
Exposure Adjusting the light intensity
You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.

Exposure:

Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO = Recording sensitivity
Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure
The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust it manually using the functions below. Adjusting EV: Allows you to adjust the exposure that has been determined by the camera. t step 5 in Read This First Metering Mode: Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure. t page 34
Underexposure = too little light Darker image
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. To adjust the ISO sensitivity t page 35

WB (White Bal)

Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of an image look strange.
Flash ( WB ) Incandescent (n)
Adjusts for the flash conditions.
You cannot select this item when shooting movies.
Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change quickly such as at a party hall, or under bright lighting such as at photography studios. Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Adjusts for a cloudy sky.
Fluorescent ( Cloudy ( Daylight ( Auto ) )
Adjusts for outdoors, shooting night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, or sunrise, or conditions before and after sundown. Adjusts the White Balance automatically.
For details on the white balance t page 15 Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [Fluorescent] ( ). Except in [Flash] ( WB ) modes, [WB] is set to [Auto] when the flash strobes. Some options are not available depending on the Scene mode (page 29).
Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity.

(DSC-W30/W40/W50) Auto

For details on the ISO sensitivity t page 14 Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases. [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the Scene mode.
Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small number to obtain high image quality.

(P.Quality)

Selects the still image quality.
Fine (FINE) Standard (STD)
Records with high quality (low compression). Records with standard quality (high compression).
For details on the image quality t page 15

Mode (REC Mode)

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

Multi Burst ( M )

Records 16 frames in succession as a still image file when you press the shutter button.
This is convenient for checking your form in sports, for example. You can select the Multi Burst shutter interval in [Interval] mode (page 38).

Burst (

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

Normal

Does not shoot continuously.
On the [Multi Burst] You can successively play back images shot in the Multi Burst mode using the following procedures: To pause/resume: Press z on the control button. To play back frame-by-frame: Press b/B in pause mode. Press z to resume playback in series. You cannot use the following functions in the Multi Burst mode: Smart zoom Flash Dividing a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode Deleting or exporting a frame in a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode Setting the frame interval to a mode other than [1/30] when the mode dial is set to When playing back a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is displayed as a single image with 16 frames. The image size of images shot in the Multi Burst mode is 1M. You may not be able to shoot images in the Multi Burst mode depending on the Scene mode (page 29).

When pausing during the slide show, you can display the previous/next image with b/B. The interval time is just a guideline, so it may vary depending on the image size, etc.

(Resize)

You can change the image size of a recorded image (Resize), and save it as a new file. The original image is retained even after resizing.
7M (DSC-W70) 6M (DSC-W30/W40/W50) 5M (DSC-W70) 3M 2M VGA Cancel
Cancels resizing. The setting size is just a guideline. t step 4 in Read This First
1 Display the image you want to resize. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ ] (Resize) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 4 Select the desired size with v/V, then press z. The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the newest file.
For details on [Image Size] t step 4 in Read This First You cannot change the size of movies or Multi Burst images. When you change from a small size to a large size, the image quality deteriorates. You cannot resize the image size to [3:2] or [16:9]. When you resize a [3:2] or [16:9] image, the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image.

(Rotate)

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

(Divide)

Cuts movies, or deletes unnecessary portions of movies. This is the recommended function to use when the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo 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
101_0005 is divided into 101_0006 and 101_0007.
3 Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary.
101_3 A 2 101_0006 101_0007 B
Delete 4 Only the desired scenes remain.

2 101_0006

Delete

Procedure

This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.

Camera

For details on the operation 1 page 46

AF Mode

Selects the auto focus operation mode.

Single (S AF)

Automatically adjusts the focus when the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode shortens the time needed for focusing.
Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode.

Monitor (M AF)

Digital Zoom
Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3). When the zoom scale exceeds 3, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.

Smart (Smart zoom) ( )

Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion. This is not available when the image size is set to [7M] (DSC-W70), [6M] (DSC-W30/W40/W50) or [3:2].
The maximum zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the following table.
Precision (Precision digital zoom) ( ) Off
Enlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of 6, but the image quality deteriorates. Does not use the digital zoom.
Image size and maximum zoom scale using Smart zoom Size DSC-W70 Maximum zoom scale DSC-W30/W40/W50 Maximum zoom scale

5M 3M 2M VGA 16:9

Approx. 3.6 Approx. 4.5 Approx. 5.6 Approx. 14 Approx. 4.8
Approx. 4.1 Approx. 5.2 Approx. 13 Approx. 4.4
If you slide the zoom lever, the zoom scale is displayed.
The W side of this line is the optical zoom area, and the T side is the digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator
The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom. The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The or indicator flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame. When using the smart zoom, the image on the screen may look rough. However, this phenomenon has no effect on the recorded image.

Function Guide

When you operate the camera, the instructions of various functions are displayed.

On Off

Displays the function guide. Does not display the function guide.

Red Eye Reduction

Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. Select this before shooting.

On ( Off

Reduces the red-eye phenomenon.
The flash pre-strobes twice or more before shooting.
Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of vibration. Also, do not let the subject move. Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.

You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera. Copy the images to a Memory Stick Duo, then take the Memory Stick Duo to the print shop.
Marking in single-image mode
1 Display the image you want to

print.

What is DPOF?
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a (Print function allowing you to make a order) mark on images of Memory Stick Duo that you want to print out later.
You can also print the images with the (Print order) mark using a printer that conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer. You cannot mark movies. When you mark images shot in [Multi Burst] mode, all the images are printed on one sheet divided into 16 panels.
2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press
z. A (Print order) mark is marked on the image.
When taking a Memory Stick Duo to a shop
Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of Memory Stick Duo they handle. If a Memory Stick Duo is not handled by your photo printing service shop, copy the images you want to print out to other medium such as a CD-R and take it to the shop. Be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with it. Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data to a disk. You cannot set the number of prints.

DPOF Exit

4 To mark other images, display the
desired image with b/B, then press z.
To remove the mark in single-image mode

Press z in step 3 or 4.

Marking in index mode
To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8, then press z.
1 Display the index screen (t step

6 in Read This First).

To remove the mark in index mode
Select the images from which you want to remove the mark in step 5, then press z.
To remove all the marks in the folder
Select [All In This Folder] in step 4, then press z. Select [Off], then press z.
4 Select [Select] with v/V, then
You cannot add a Folder]. mark in [All In This
5 Select the image you want to
mark with v/V/b/B, then press z. A green mark appears on the selected image.

(green)

6 Repeat step 5 to mark other

images.

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

The mark turns white.

Viewing images on a TV screen

2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one minute, and turn on the power.
3 Initialize the settings (page 53).
4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.

Battery pack and power

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

(page 97).

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

First).

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

the battery pack.

Cannot turn on the camera.
Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in Read This First). The battery pack is discharged. Install charged battery pack (t step 1 in Read This First). The battery pack is dead (page 97). Replace it with a new one.
The power turns off suddenly.
If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again (t step 2 in Read This First). The battery pack is discharged. Install charged battery pack (t step 1 in Read This First).
Shooting still images/movies
The screen does not turn on even when the power is turned on.
Turn on the screen (page 23).
Your camera cannot record images.

Check the free capacity of the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo (page 24). If it is full,
do one of the following: Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in Read This First). Change the Memory Stick Duo. You are using the Memory Stick Duo with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 95). You cannot record images while charging the flash. When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other than. Set the mode dial to when shooting movies. The image size is set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of the following: Set the image size to other than [640(Fine)]. Insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo (page 95).
The subject is not visible on the screen.
Your camera is set to the Playback mode. Press
to change to the recording mode (t step
Recording takes a long time.
The NR slow shutter function is activated (page 20). This is not a malfunction.
The image is out of focus.
The subject is too close. Record in the close-up (Macro) recording mode. Make sure to
position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance, approximately 2 cm (13/16 inches) (W)/30 cm (11 7/8 inches) (T), when shooting. (t step 5 in Read This First). (Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode) is selected in the Scene mode when shooting still images. The Focus preset function is selected. Select the auto focus mode (page 33). Refer to If the subject is out of focus on page 34.
Optical zoom does not work.
You cannot change the zoom scale when shooting movies.
Precision digital zoom does not function.
Set [Digital Zoom] to [Precision] (page 47). This function cannot be used while shooting movies.
Smart zoom does not function.
Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (page 47). This function cannot be used when: The image size is set to [7M] (DSC-W70), [6M] (DSC-W30/W40/W50) or [3:2]. Shooting in Multi Burst mode. Shooting movies.

The flash does not work.

The flash is set to (Flash forced off) (t step 5 in Read This First). You cannot use the flash when: [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Burst] or [Multi Burst] (page 36). (High sensitivity mode) or (Twilight mode) is selected in the Scene Selection. When the mode dial is set to. Set the flash to (Flash forced on) when (Landscape mode), (Snow mode) or
(Beach mode) is selected in the Scene Selection.
Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash.

All the data on the Memory Stick Duo is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. We
recommend that you set the write-protect switch on the Memory Stick Duo to the LOCK position to prevent accidental erasure (page 95).
Memory Stick PRO Duo is not recognized by a computer with a Memory Stick slot.
Check whether the computer and the card reader support Memory Stick PRO Duo. Users of
computers and card readers made by companies other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. If Memory Stick PRO Duo is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (page 60). The computer recognizes the Memory Stick PRO Duo.
The camera or your computer cannot play back the data in the internal memory.
There is a Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera. Remove it (t step 4 in Read This
Cannot record images using the internal memory.
The free capacity of the internal memory does not increase even when you copy the data stored in the internal memory to a Memory Stick Duo.
The data is not deleted after copying. Execute the [Format] command (page 50) to format the
internal memory after copying the data.
Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a Memory Stick Duo.
The Memory Stick Duo is full. Check the capacity (64 MB or more (DSC-W70) / 32 MB or
more (DSC-W30/W40/W50) recommended).
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.

Printing

Also see PictBridge compliant printer (as follows) in conjunction with the following items. Images are printed with both edges cut off.
When you print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9], both edges of the image may

be cut off.

When printing images using your own printer, try canceling 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.
PictBridge compliant printer
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] in the (Setup) menu (page 54).
W40), and connect it again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

Memory Stick type Recording/ Playback
Notes on using a Memory Stick Duo (not supplied)
You cannot record, edit or delete images if you slide the write-protect switch to LOCK with a fine-tipped object.

Terminal

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

a a*1*2

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

a*1*2*3

Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo 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. *2 Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. *3 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded. A Memory Stick Duo 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 Duo and the equipment used.

Do not use or store the Memory Stick Duo 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
Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied)
To use a Memory Stick Duo with a Memory Stick compliant device, be sure to insert the Memory Stick Duo into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. If you insert a Memory Stick Duo into a Memory Stick compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the device. When inserting a Memory Stick Duo into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, make sure the Memory Stick Duo is inserted facing in the correct direction, then insert it all the way in. Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction. When using a Memory Stick Duo inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with a Memory Stick compliant device, make sure that the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor is inserted facing the correct direction. Note that improper use may damage the equipment. Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor into a Memory Stick compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo attached. Doing so may result in malfunction of the unit.
Notes on using Memory Stick PRO Duo (not supplied)
Memory Stick PRO Duo with a capacity up to 2 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera.

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.

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. 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.

[Input and Output connectors]
DSC-W50/W70 Multi connector DSC-W30/W40 A/V OUT jack (Monaural) Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 , unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 k load) Output impedance 2.2 k USB jack mini-B
USB communication Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)

[LCD screen]

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

[Power, general]

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

Dimensions

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

Microphone Speaker Exif Print
Electret condenser microphone Dynamic speaker Compatible
PRINT Image Matching III Compatible PictBridge Compatible

BC-CSG battery charger

Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 2W 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) Approx. 75 g (2.7 oz)
AC Adaptor..18 t step 1 in Read This First Accessories supplied t in Read This First AE/AF lock indicator.34 t step 5 in Read This First AF Illuminator..49 AF lock..34 AF Mode.47 AF range finder frame..33 AF range finder frame indicator..33 Aperture..14 Auto adjustment mode t step 5 in Read This First Auto Focus..13 Auto power-off function t step 2 in Read This First Auto Review..49 Beach mode t step 5 in Read This First Beep.. 53 t step 5 in Read This First Blur.. 13 Brightness of image. 14 Burst.. 36 Copy..52 Copying images to your computer.59 Create REC. Folder..51 Cyber-shot Viewer.66
Daylight..35 DC IN jack..18 Delete t step 6 in Read This First Format.50, 51 Digital Zoom.47 Divide..43 DPOF.76
Cable for multi-use terminal. 60, 74, 78 Camera.. 47 CD-ROM.. 58 Center AF.. 33 Center-weighted metering. 34 Change REC. Folder. 52 Charging battery pack t step 1 in Read This First Cleaning. 99 Clock Set.. 55 Cloudy.. 35 Color.. 15 Color Mode. 32 Compression ratio. 16 Computer.. 56 Copying images. 59, 70 Macintosh.. 70 Recommended environment. 57, 70 Software. 58, 66 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera.. 65 Windows.. 56 Connecting Computer.. 60 Printer.. 74 TV.. 78 Contrast.. 38
Effective pixels.101 Electronic transformer t step 1 in Read This First Exposure.14 Extension.64, 65
Backlight t step 5 in Read This First Battery charger..98 t step 1 in Read This First Battery pack.97 Battery life.27 Charging t step 1 in Read This First Insert/Remove t step 1 in Read This First Remaining indicator t step 1 in Read This First

Viewing Movie t step 6 in Read This First Still image t step 6 in Read This First Viewing menu..39 Volume t step 6 in Read This First
S AF..47 Scene Selection.29 t step 5 in Read This First Screen Changing the display..23 Indicator..19 LCD Backlight.53 Self-diagnosis display.92 Self-timer t step 5 in Read This First Set the clock t step 2 in Read This First Setup..38, 45, 46 Camera..47 Internal Memory Tool.50 Memory Stick Tool.51 Setup 1..53 Setup 2..54 Setup 1..53 Setup 2..54 Sharpness..38 Shooting Movie t step 5 in Read This First Still image t step 5 in Read This First Shooting menu..32 Shooting movies t step 5 in Read This First
Warning indicators and messages.92 WB..35 White balance..35 Windows computer..56 Recommended environment.57 Wrist strap t in Read This First Write-protect switch.95
Trimming.. 45 Troubleshooting. 80 TV.. 78 Twilight mode t step 5 in Read This First Twilight portrait mode t step 5 in Read This First
Zoom t step 5 in Read This First
Underexposure. 14 USB cable.. 60, 74 USB Connect. 54 Using your camera abroad t step 1 in Read This First
VGA t step 4 in Read This First Video Out.. 55

Trademarks

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

Usage guidelines
6M (28162112) 3:21) (28161872) 3M (20481536) 2M (16321224) VGA (640480)

Larger

Up to A4/810"print Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio Up to 1318cm/57"print Up to 1015cm/46"print For E-mail

Smaller 16:92)(19201080)

1) 2) 3)

Display On 16:9 HDTV3)

Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 89). By using a Memory Stick slot or USB connection, you can enjoy higher quality images. Movie image size Frame/Second Usage guidelines
640(Fine) (640480) 640(Standard) (640480) 160 (160112)
Approx. 30 Approx. 17 Approx. 8
Display on TV (high quality) Display on TV (standard) For E-mail
The larger the image size, the higher the quality is. The more frames per second you played back, the smoother playback can be.
Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 36)
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.

A B Enjoying the camera

E F G H

C D E F G H I J K L M N

DSC-W50
A Shutter button (t step 5 in Read This First) B For shooting: Zoom (W/T) lever (t step 5 in Read This First) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) lever/ (Index) lever (t step 6 in Read This First) C Finder window D Lens E POWER button/POWER lamp (t step 2 in Read This First) F Microphone G Flash (t step 5 in Read This First) H Self-timer lamp (t step 5 in Read This First)/AF illuminator (49)

V W X I J O P QR S T U

DSC-W30/W40
A AE/AF lock lamp/Self-timer lamp (green) (t step 5 in Read This First) B Flash charging lamp/Record lamp (orange) (t step 5 in Read This First) C Speaker D Finder (t step 5 in Read This First) E LCD screen (23) F (Screen display switch) button (23) G MENU button (30)
(Playback) button (t step 6 in Read This First)
M Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (t step 2 in Read This First) Menu off: / / / Read This First) N (t step 5 in

I DC IN jack When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) For details, refer to the operation manual supplied with the AC adaptor.

DSC-WTo DC IN jack

(Image Size/Delete) button (t step 4 and 6 in Read This First)
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 screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. After use, remove the camera from the tripod.
O Tripod receptacle (bottom)

v mark

3 To wall outlet
P Battery/Memory Stick Duo cover (t step 1 and 3 in Read This First) Q Access lamp (t step 4 in Read This First) R Memory Stick Duo slot (t step 3 in Read This First) S Battery insertion slot (t step 1 in Read This First)
T Battery eject lever (t step 1 in Read This First) U Multi connector (bottom) (DSC-W50)

To DC IN jack

V A/V OUT jack (DSC-W30/W40) W Jack cover (DSC-W30/W40) X (USB) jack (DSC-W30/W40)
If you connect the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor, you cannot charge the battery pack. For battery charging, use the battery charger. t step 1 in Read This First
J DC IN jack cover K Mode dial (28) L Hook for wrist (neck) strap (t Read This First)

Indicators on the screen

Display Indication
When shooting still images
Mode dial (Program auto shooting) (28) Camera mode (t step 5 in Read This First) Enjoying the camera
Flash mode (t step 5 in Read This First) Flash charging Zoom scaling (t 47, step 5 in Read This First)

Red-eye reduction (48)

When shooting movies
Sharpness (38) Contrast (38) AF illuminator (49) Metering mode (34) RICH NATURAL SEPIA B&W Color mode (32)

S AF M AF

Macro (t step 5 in Read This First) AF mode (47) AF range finder frame indicator (33) 1.0m

Image Brightness(EV) EV

Battery remaining (t step 1 in Read This First) z
AE/AF lock (t step 5 in Read This First) Recording mode (28, 36) White balance (35) Standby/Recording a movie (t step 5 in Read This First) Mode dial (Scene Selection) (t step 5 in Read This First)
Focus preset distance (33) Exposure value scale bar (t step 5 in Read This First)
The display is changed, depending on the position of the mode dial (shown left).

Change folder (39)

Step 12/16 N

Zoom scaling (t step 6 in Read This First) Frame by frame playback (36) Playback (t step 6 in Read This First) Volume (t step 6 in Read This First)

101-0012

Folder-file number (39) Playback bar (t step 6 in Read This First)
PictBridge connecting (74)
appears when histogram display is disabled.

Recording folder (51)

Playback folder (39)

1 9:30 AM

Recorded date/time of the playback image Menu (30) Playing back Multi Burst images in series (36) Select images Adjust volume
Remaining internal memory capacity (24) Remaining Memory Stick capacity (24) 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Self-diagnosis display (92) Counter (t step 6 in Read This First)
z PAUSE z PLAY BACK/ NEXT VOLUME

C:32:00 00:00:12

PictBridge connecting (75) Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W50)/ USB cable (DSC-W30/ W40), while the icon is displayed. +2.0EV Exposure Value (t step5 in Read This First) ISO number (35) Metering mode (34) Flash
White balance (35) Shutter speed Aperture value Playback image (t step 6 in Read This First)

500 F3.5

Changing the screen display
Each time you press the (Screen display switch) button, the display changes as follows.

Histogram on

By pressing (Screen display switch) button longer, you can brighten the LCD backlight. (DSC-W50 only) t step 5 in Read This First When you set the histogram display to on, image information is displayed during playback. 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 high. The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras.
Histogram display Indicators off

LCD screen off

Indicators on

z Using a histogram

B Dark Bright
A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of , , or Scene an image. Set the mode dial to Selection, then press (Screen display switch) repeatedly to display the histogram inside the screen. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side. Adjust the exposure while checking it with the histogram (t step 5 in Read This First).

For details on the ISO sensitivity t page 14 Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivity number increases. [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the Scene mode.
Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small number to obtain high image quality.

(P.Quality)

Selects the still image quality.
Fine (FINE) Standard (STD)
Records with high quality (low compression). Records with standard quality (high compression).
For details on the image quality t page 15

Mode (REC Mode)

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

Multi Burst ( M )

Records 16 frames in succession as a still image file when you press the shutter button.
This is convenient for checking your form in sports, for example. You can select the Multi Burst shutter interval in [Interval] mode (page 38).

Burst (

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

Normal

Does not shoot continuously.
On the [Multi Burst] You can successively play back images shot in the Multi Burst mode using the following procedures: To pause/resume: Press z on the control button. To play back frame-by-frame: Press b/B in pause mode. Press z to resume playback in series. You cannot use the following functions in the Multi Burst mode: Smart zoom Flash Dividing a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode Deleting a frame in a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode Setting the frame interval to a mode other than [1/30] when the mode dial is set to When playing back a series of images shot in the Multi Burst mode using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is displayed as a single image with 16 frames. The image size of images shot in the Multi Burst mode is 1M. You may not be able to shoot images in the Multi Burst mode depending on the Scene mode (page 29).

- (Protect)

Protects images against accidental erasure.

Protect (-) Exit

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

Protect Exit

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

SELECT

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

To cancel the protection

In single-image mode Press z in step 3 or 4 of To protect images in single-image mode. In index mode 1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step 5 of To protect images in index mode. 2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray. 3 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected. 4 Press MENU, select [OK] with B, and then press z. Using the menu
To cancel protection of all images in the folder
Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of To protect images in index mode, and press z. Select [Off] with B, then press z.
Note that formatting the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo erases all the data stored on the recording media, even if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered. It may take some time to protect an image.
Adds a (Print order) mark to images you want to print (page 76).

(Print)

See page 73.

(Slide)

Plays back recorded images in order (Slide show).

Interval

1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message Initialize all settings Ready? appears. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The settings are reset to the default setting.
Make sure that the power is not disconnected during resetting.

Setup 2

File Number
Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images.

Series

Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the Memory Stick Duo is changed. (When the replaced Memory Stick Duo contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.)

USB Connect

Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W50) or the USB cable (DSCW30/W40).

PictBridge PTP

Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (page 73). When [PTP] (Picture Transfer Protocol) is set and the camera is connected to a computer, the images in the recording folder on the camera are copied to the computer. (Compatible with Windows XP and Mac OS X.) Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device (page 60). The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant printer (pages 60 and 73).
If the camera and a PictBridge compliant printer cannot be connected when set to [Auto], change the setting to [PictBridge]. If the camera and a computer or other USB device cannot be connected when set to [Auto], change the setting to [Mass Storage].

Mass Storage Auto

Video Out
Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to view images on a TV screen, check page 79 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.

Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
Processor: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster USB jack: Provided as standard Display: Screen resolution; dots or more Colors; High Color (16-bit color, 65,000 colors) or more
Recommended environment for using the supplied software
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Sound card: 16-bit stereo sound card with speakers Processor/Memory: Pentium III 500 MHz or faster, 128 MB of RAM or more (Recommended: Pentium III 800 MHz or faster and 256 MB of RAM or more) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation200 MB or more Display: Screen resolution; dots or more Colors; High Color (16-bit color, 65,000 colors) or more
Installing the software (supplied)
You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure.
When using Windows 2000/Me, do not connect the camera to the computer before installation. In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator. When the supplied software is installed, the USB driver is installed automatically.
4 Follow the instructions on the
screen to complete the installation. When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen.
1 Turn on your computer, and insert
the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears.
5 Remove the CD-ROM after the
installation is complete.
If it does not appear, double-click (My (CYBERSHOTSOFT). Computer) t

2 Click [Install].

The Choose Setup Language screen appears.
3 Select the desired language, then
click [Next]. The License Agreement screen appears. Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement, click the radio button next to [I accept the terms of the license agreement] and then click [Next].
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.
2 Insert the sufficiently charged
battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied).
For a computer with a Memory Stick slot
Remove the Memory Stick Duo from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Insert the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor in the computer and copy the images. If the Memory Stick PRO Duo is not recognized, see page 88.
For a computer without a Memory Stick slot

Changing the Folder to be imported
To change the Folder to be imported, access the Import Settings screen. To display the Import Settings screen, choose [Image Import Settings.] from the [File] menu.
Choose the Folder to be imported.
You can specify the Folder to be imported from folders registered as Viewed folders.
Click the [Add.] button, and then specify the folder with images for importing to register the folder as a Viewed folder.
Images in any subfolders of Viewed folders are also registered.
Updating image registration information
To update image information, choose [Update Database] from the [Tools] menu.
Updating the database may take a while. If you rename image files or folders in Viewed folders, they cannot be displayed with this software. In this case, update the database.

Technical Support

Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/
Using your Macintosh computer
You can copy images to your computer.
The supplied software is not compatible with Macintosh computers.
Copying and viewing images on a computer
1 Prepare the camera and a
Macintosh computer. Perform the same procedure as that described in Stage 1: Preparing the camera and the computer on page 59.
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.0 or later) USB jack: Provided as standard
2 Connect the cable for multi-use
terminal (DSC-W50) or the USB cable (DSC-W30/W40). Perform the same procedure as that described in Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer on page 60.
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). There are three modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default setting), [Mass Storage] and [PTP] modes. This section describes the [Auto] and [Mass Storage] as examples. For details on [PTP], see page 54. When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.

Deleting/Editing images

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

You cannot cut a movie.

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

Computers

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

Macintosh.

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

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

Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W50) or the USB cable (DSC-W30/W40),
and connect it again firmly. Make sure that USB Mode Mass Storage is displayed (page 60).
Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] in the (Setup) menu (page 54). Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB

jacks of your computer.

Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other

device (page 60).

The software (supplied) is not installed. Install the software (page 58). Your computer does not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and
your computer with the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W50) or the USB cable (DSCW30/W40) before you installed the software (supplied). Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer, then install the software (see the next item).

All imported images are displayed on the calendar with the date January 1.
The date has not been set on the camera. Set the date on the camera.

Memory Stick Duo

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

to [640(Fine)].

Cannot format a Memory Stick Duo.
You have formatted a Memory Stick Duo by mistake.
All the data on the Memory Stick Duo is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. We
recommend that you set the write-protect switch on the Memory Stick Duo to the LOCK position to prevent accidental erasure (page 95).
Memory Stick PRO Duo is not recognized by a computer with a Memory Stick slot.
Check whether the computer and the card reader support Memory Stick PRO Duo. Users of
computers and card readers made by companies other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. If Memory Stick PRO Duo is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (page 60). The computer recognizes the Memory Stick PRO Duo.
The camera or your computer cannot play back the data in the internal memory.
There is a Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera. Remove it (t step 4 in Read This
Cannot record images using the internal memory.
The free capacity of the internal memory does not increase even when you copy the data stored in the internal memory to a Memory Stick Duo.
The data is not deleted after copying. Execute the [Format] command (page 50) to format the
internal memory after copying the data.
Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a Memory Stick Duo.
The Memory Stick Duo is full. Check the capacity (32 MB or more recommended).
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.

Printing

Also see PictBridge compliant printer (as follows) in conjunction with the following items. Images are printed with both edges cut off.
When you print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9], both edges of the image may

be cut off.

When printing images using your own printer, try canceling 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.

PictBridge compliant printer
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] in the (Setup) menu (page 54).
and connect it again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

Cannot print images.

Check the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W50) or the USB cable (DSC-W30/W40) is

connected correctly.

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 print. Disconnect and connect the cable
for multi-use terminal (DSC-W50) or the USB cable (DSC-W30/W40) again. If you still cannot print your images, disconnect the cable, turn the printer off and then on, then connect the cable again. Movies cannot be printed. Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer may not be printed.

Printing is canceled.

You disconnected the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W50) or the USB cable (DSC-W30/

W40) before the

(PictBridge Connecting) mark disappears.
Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.
The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether
the printer provides these functions or not.
The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer

manufacturer.

---- -- -- is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.
Images that do not have the recording data cannot be printed with the date inserted. Set [Date]
to [Off] and print the image again (page 75).

[Power, general]

Power Rechargeable battery pack NPBG1, 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting with the LCD screen on) DSC-W50 0.9 W DSC-W30/W40 1.0W Operating temperature 0 to 40C (32 to 104F) Storage temperature 20 to +60C (4 to +140F) Dimensions DSC-W50 88.957.122.9 mm (3 1/2 inches 2 1/4 inches 29/32 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) DSC-W30/W40 89.859.022.9 mm (3 5/8 inches 2 3/8 inches 29/32 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass DSC-W50 Approx. 157 g (5.5 oz) (including NP-BG1 battery pack and wrist strap, etc.) DSC-W40 Approx. 186 g (6.6 oz) (including NP-BG1 battery pack and neck strap, etc.) DSC-W30 Approx. 153 g (5.4 oz) (including NP-BG1 battery pack and wrist strap, etc.) Microphone Speaker Electret condenser microphone Dynamic speaker
Exposure control Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (7 modes) White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash
File format (DCF compliant) Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording media Internal Memory (32 MB) Memory Stick Duo Flash Recommended distance (ISO set to Auto): approx. 0.2 m to 4.2 m (7 7/8 inches to 13 feet 9 3/8 inches) (W)/approx. 0.3 m to 2.2 m (11 7/8 inches to 7 feet 2 5/8 inches) (T)
[Input and Output connectors]
DSC-W50 Multi connector DSC-W30/W40 A/V OUT jack (Monaural) Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 , unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 k load) Output impedance 2.2 k USB jack mini-B
USB communication Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)

Exif Print

Compatible
PRINT Image Matching III Compatible PictBridge Compatible

BC-CSG battery charger

Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 2W 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) Approx. 75 g (2.7 oz)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1
Used battery Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage DC 4.2 V Nominal voltage DC 3.6 V Capacity 3.6 Wh (960 mAh)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
AC Adaptor..18 t step 1 in Read This First Accessories supplied t in Read This First AE/AF lock indicator.34 t step 5 in Read This First AF Illuminator..49 AF lock..34 AF Mode.47 AF range finder frame..33 AF range finder frame indicator..33 Aperture..14 Auto adjustment mode t step 5 in Read This First Auto Focus..13 Auto power-off function t step 2 in Read This First Auto Review..49 Beach mode t step 5 in Read This First Beep.. 53 t step 5 in Read This First Blur.. 13 Brightness of image. 14 Burst.. 36 Copy..52 Copying images to your computer.59 Create REC. Folder..51 Cyber-shot Viewer.66
Daylight..35 DC IN jack..18 Delete t step 6 in Read This First Format.50, 51 Digital Zoom.47 Divide..43 DPOF.76