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Basic Operations

Using functions for shooting Using functions for viewing Customizing the settings

Digital Still Camera

Cyber-shot Handbook

DSC-W80/W85/W90

Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the Instruction Manual and the Cyber-shot Step-up Guide, and retain them for future reference.

Viewing images on a TV

Using your computer

Printing still images

Troubleshooting

Others

2007 Sony Corporation

3-094-994-11(1)

Notes on using your camera
Types of Memory Stick that can be used (not supplied)
The IC recording medium used by this camera is a Memory Stick Duo. There are two types of Memory Stick.
If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time, use up the existing charge and remove it from your camera, then store it in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery pack functions. For details on the usable battery pack, see page 115.
Memory Stick Duo: you can use a Memory Stick Duo with your camera.

Carl Zeiss lens

This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.
Memory Stick: you cannot use a Memory Stick with your camera.
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.
Other memory cards cannot be used.
For details on Memory Stick Duo, see page 113.
When using a Memory Stick Duo with Memory Stick compatible equipment
You can use the Memory Stick Duo by inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied).
Black, white, red, blue or green points

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

Notes on the battery pack
Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for the first time. The battery pack can be charged even if it is not completely discharged. Also, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is.
Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. Be careful not to bump the movable lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.
The pictures used in this Handbook
The photographs used as examples of pictures in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.
Notes on using your camera...2 Basic techniques for better images...7
Focus Focusing on a subject successfully... 7 Exposure Adjusting the light intensity.. 8 Color On the effects of lighting... 9 Quality On image quality and image size.. 10
Identifying parts....12 Indicators on the screen...14 Changing the screen display..18 Using the internal memory...20
Using the mode dial...21 Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode).22 Shooting still images (Scene Selection)..26 Viewing images....29 Deleting images....31 Learning the various functions HOME/Menu..33 Menu items....36
Using functions for shooting

Shooting menu...37

Image Size: Selecting the image size Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity EV: Adjusting the light intensity Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode Focus: Changing the focus method White Bal: Adjusting the color tones Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light Red Eye Reduction: Reducing the red-eye phenomenon SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode SETUP: Selecting the shooting settings

O Access lamp P Battery eject lever Q Multi connector (bottom) Used in the following situations:
Making a USB connection between the camera and the computer. Making a connection to audio/video input jacks on a TV. Making a connection to a PictBridge compliant printer.
R Speaker S Tripod receptacle (bottom)
Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera.

Indicators on the screen

Each time you press v (DISP) button, the display changes (page 18). See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A

Display Indication

Battery remaining
When shooting still images
Low battery warning (109) Image size (37)
is displayed only for the DSC-W90. is displayed only for the DSC-W80/W85.
Mode dial (Scene Selection) (26) Mode dial (Program) (21) White balance (45)

When shooting movies

Recording mode (39)

BRK 1.0

Metering mode (42) Face Detection (38) SteadyShot (47) Vibration warning
Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting. Even if the vibration warning appears, you can still shoot images. However, we recommend that you turn on the anti-blur function, using the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera (page 7).
Self-timer (24) Zoom scaling (23, 66)

Color mode (40)

1.0m z Standby REC ISO400
Focus preset distance (42) AE/AF lock (22) Standby a movie/Recording a movie ISO number (41) NR slow shutter
When the shutter speed drops below a certain speed in low light conditions, the NR (Noise Reduction) slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise.

C:32:00

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

Histogram (18)

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

96 00:00:00

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

When playing back movies

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

N 00:00:12 101-0012

Playback (29) Playback bar Counter Folder-file number (55) Recorded date/time of the playback image Function guide for playing image Select images Adjust volume Histogram (18)

appears when histogram display is disabled.
1 9:30 AM z STOP z PLAY BACK/ NEXT V VOLUME
Playback Media Playback folder (55)

8/8 12/12

Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Change folder (55)
Metering mode (42) Flash White balance (45)
C:32:00 ISO400 +2.0EV 500 F3.5
ISO number (41) Exposure Value (41) Shutter speed Aperture value
Changing the screen display
If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight up. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. The display becomes Histogram on t Indicators off t Indicators on when connected to a TV (page 70). The histogram does not appear in the following situations: While shooting When the menu is displayed. When recording movies During playback When the menu is displayed. In index mode When you are using playback zoom. When you are rotating still images. During playback of movies During image playback, you cannot turn the LCD screen off. A large difference in the histogram displayed when shooting and during playback may occur when: The flash strobes. The shutter speed is slow or fast. The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras. When you set the LCD screen to off, the digital zoom does not function. When you select (flash mode)/ (self-timer)/ (macro), the image is displayed for about two seconds.
v (DISP) (Screen display button) button
Each time you press the v (DISP) button, the display changes as follows.
Brightness of LCD backlight up
Histogram on During playback, the image information is displayed. Histogram display (page 19)

Indicators off

LCD screen off Indicators on
z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by displaying a histogram

B Dark Bright

A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. Press v (DISP) 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. A Number of pixels B Brightness

The histogram also appears when playing back a single image, but you cannot adjust the exposure.
Using the internal memory
The camera has approximately 31 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory.
Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory.
When a Memory Stick Duo is inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded on the Memory Stick Duo. [Playback]: Images on the Memory Stick Duo are played back. [Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on images on the Memory Stick Duo.
When there is no Memory Stick Duo inserted

Internal memory

[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal memory. [Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played back. [Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory.
On image data stored in the internal memory
We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following methods.
To copy (back up) data on a Memory Stick Duo
Prepare a Memory Stick Duo with a capacity of 32 MB or more, then perform the procedure explained in [Copy] (page 60).
To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer
Perform the procedure on pages 76 to 78 without a Memory Stick Duo inserted in the camera.
You cannot copy image data on a Memory Stick Duo to the internal memory. By connecting the camera and a computer with a cable for multi-use terminal, you can copy data stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory.

Using the mode dial

Set the mode dial to the desired function.

Mode dial

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

Program Auto mode

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

Macro (Shooting close-up)
Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
(No indicator): Macro Off : Macro On (W side: Approx. 4 cm or farther (1 5/8 inches or farther), T side: Approx. 35 cm or farther (13 7/8 inches or farther))
Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended. The in-focus range becomes narrow, and the complete subject may not entirely be in focus. The Auto Focus speed drops when you shoot images in the Macro.

Using the self-timer

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

Self-timer lamp

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

Shutter button

1 Select the desired mode of Scene Selection (

the mode dial.

For details on mode, see next page.

) with

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

Scene Selection modes

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

Twilight*

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

Landscape

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

Soft Snap

Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits of people, flowers, etc.
When shooting seaside or lakeside scenes, the blue of the water is clearly recorded.

Twilight Portrait*

Suitable for shooting portraits in dark places. Allows you to shoot sharp images of people in dark places without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.
When shooting snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white, use this mode to prevent sunken colors and record clear images.
* When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait) or To prevent a blurring, use of a tripod is recommended.

(Twilight) mode, the shutter speed is slower.
Functions you can use in Scene Selection
For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode. ( : you can select the desired setting)
Macro Flash Face Detection Burst/ Bracket EV White Bal Red Eye Reduction SteadyShot

/ / /

* [Flash] cannot be selected.

Viewing images

(Playback zoom)/ (Index) button

(Playback zoom) button

(Playback) button MENU button

z button v/V/b/B button

HOME button

Control button

1 Press

(Playback) button.

If you press (Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press (Playback) again.
2 Select an image with b/B on the control button.
Movie: Press z to playback 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.
Movies with the image size [320] are displayed a size smaller.
To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)
Press while displaying a still image. To undo the zoom, press. Adjust the position: v/V/b/B Cancel playback zoom: z To store enlarged images: [Trimming] (page 52)

Viewing an index screen

Press (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. Select an image with v/V/b/B. To return to the single image screen, press z. When using the Memory Stick Duo, if there are number of folders, select the folder selection bar with b, then select the desired folder with v/V.
You can also access the index screen by selecting [
Index Display] from (View Images) on the HOME screen. Each time you press (Index), the number of pictures on the index screen changes.

Deleting images

(Index) button
z button v/V/b/B button Control button
2 Press MENU while display in single-image mode or in index mode. 3 Select
[Delete] with v on the control button.
4 Select the desired deletion method with b/B from among [This Image],

Available only for Soft Snap when you select the Scene Selection mode. In this case, the
default setting will be [On].
Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected. However, only up to 2 faces of your subjects
can be detected when you shoot images with Soft Snap.
When the camera detects more than subjects, the camera will judge which is the main
subject and set focus by priority.
The frame which the focus is set will turn green by pressing the shutter button half way
down. Even when the frame does not turn green, if the distance of the subject which the focus is set on and other subjects are the same, the focus is set on all subjects. Face Detection may fail, depending on the conditions under which it is used.
REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method
Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button.

(Normal) (Burst)

Does not shoot continuously. Records up to 100 images in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button.

The flash is set to

(Flash forced off).
BRK 0.3EV BRK 0.7EV BRK 1.0EV
Records a series of three images with the exposure values automatically shifted (Exposure Bracket). The larger the bracket step value, the larger the shift of the exposure value.
When you cannot decide the correct exposure, shoot in the Exposure Bracket mode, shifting the exposure value. You can select the image with the best exposure afterward.
When the mode dial is set to , the Exposure Bracket mode is not available. The flash is set to (Flash forced off).

On the Burst

When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded. The recording interval is approximately 0.46 seconds (DSC-W90) or 0.36 seconds (DSC-W80/W85). The recording interval becomes longer, depending on the setting for the image size. When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo is full, the Burst stops. You may not be able to shoot images in the Burst mode depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 28).

On the Exposure Bracket

The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images. When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 41), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness. The recording interval is approximately 0.5 seconds (DSC-W90) or 0.4 seconds (DSC-W80/W85). If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may be unable to shoot properly with the selected bracket step value. You may not be able to shoot images in the Exposure Bracket mode depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 28).

Grid Line

With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position.

Displays the grid lines.

The grid lines are not recorded.
Does not display the grid line.

AF Mode

Selects the auto focus operation mode.

Single

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. When [Face Detection] is set to [On], the AF mode is disabled.

Monitor

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 within the range where the image will not be distorted, according to the image size. This is not available when the image size is set to [8M] (DSC-W90), [7M] (DSC-W80/W85) 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 Maximum zoom scale Size DSC-W90 DSC-W80/W85

5M 3M VGA 16:9

Approx. 3.8 Approx. 4.8 Approx. 15 Approx. 5.1
Approx. 3.6 Approx. 4.5 Approx. 14 Approx. 4.8
When [Face Detection] is set to [On], you cannot use the Digital Zoom. When you set the LCD screen to off, you cannot use the digital zoom.
Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 2

Auto Orientation

When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait image, the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position.

2 Copy the image file to the
Memory Stick Duo folder in the following order.
1Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2Double-click [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer]. 3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste].
sss stands for any number within the range from 100 to 999.
1 Right-click the image file, then
click [Rename]. Change the file name to DSC0ssss. Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for ssss.
If the overwrite confirmation message appears, enter a different number. An extension may be displayed depending on the computer settings. The extension for still images is JPG, and the extension for movies is MPG. Do not change the extension.
Using the Picture Motion Browser (supplied)
You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. This section summarizes the Picture Motion Browser and gives the basic instructions.
Starting and exiting the Picture Motion Browser
Starting the Picture Motion Browser
Double-click the (Picture Motion Browser) icon on the desktop. Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Picture Motion Browser].
The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting the Picture Motion Browser for the first time. Select [Start]. This function informs you of news, such as software updates. You can change the setting later.
Picture Motion Browser overview
With the Picture Motion Browser you can:
Import images shot with the camera and display them on the computer. Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them. Retouch, print, and send still images as e-mail attachments, change the shooting date and more. Still images can be printed or saved with the date. You can create a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive. For details on the Picture Motion Browser, refer to the Help.
Exiting the Picture Motion Browser
Click button in the top right corner of the screen.

Basic instructions

Follow these steps to import and view images from the camera.
To access the Help, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [Picture Motion Browser].

Importing images

1 Make sure Media Check Tool* is
running. Look for a the taskbar.
(Media Check Tool) icon in
* Media Check Tool is a program that automatically detects and imports images when a Memory Stick is inserted or when the camera is connected. If there is no icon: Click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Tools] t [Media Check Tool].

Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the cable for multi-use terminal. When connecting the camera to a printer that is recognized when [USB Connect] is set to [Auto], Stage 1 is unnecessary.
MENU button Control button HOME button
It is recommended to use a fully charged battery pack to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing.
PictBridge is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) You cannot print movies. If the indicator flashes on the screen of the camera (error notification), check the connected printer.
(Settings) with b/B, and select [ Main settings] with v/V, then press z.
3 Select [Main Settings 2] with v/V/
b/B, and select [USB Connect], then press z.
4 Select [PictBridge] with v/V, then
press z. The USB mode is set.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer
Stage 3: Selecting images you want to print
Select [This Image] or [Multiple Images] with v/V, then press z.
1 Connect the camera to the printer.
You can print the selected image. Move on to Stage 4.
You can print multiple selected images.
2 To the multi connector 1Select the image you want to print with b/B, then press z. mark appears on the selected image. 2Press MENU to display the menu. 3Select [OK] with the control button, then press z. 1 To the USB jack Cable for multi-use terminal
After you select [Multiple Images] on the index screen, you can print all the images in a folder by selecting the folder selection bar with b and attaching a mark on the folder.

Stage 4: Printing

2 Press
1 Select print settings with the

control button.

(Playback) and turn on your camera and the printer.
After the connection is made, the indicator appears.

[Quantity]

The camera is set to playback mode, then an image and the print menu appear on the screen. When the [Layout] is set to [1-up/ Borderless] or [1-up/Border]: Select the number of sheets of an image that you want to print. The image will be printed as a single image.
When the [Layout] is not set to [1-up/ Borderless] or [1-up/Border]: Select the number of sets of images that you want to print as an index image. If you selected [This Image] in step 1, select the number of the same image you want to print side by side on a sheet as an index image.

size after the printer has been connected to the camera.
The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the
camera (page 94) or the printer.
Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing.
Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time
depending on the printer.
The camera does not function with the lens portion extended.
Do not attempt to force the lens that has stopped moving. Insert a charged battery, then turn on the camera again.

The lens gets fogged.

Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before

using it.

The lens does not move when you turn off the camera.
The battery pack is discharged. Replace it with a charged battery pack.
The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.
This is not a malfunction.
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.
Set the date and time again (page 68).
You want to change the date or time.
Warning indicators and messages
If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your camera has a selfdiagnosis display. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera. If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, your camera may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32:ss
There is trouble with your cameras

Messages

If the following messages appear, follow the instructions.
The battery level is low. Charge the
battery pack immediately. Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left.
For use with compatible battery only
The battery inserted is not an NP-BG1
hardware. Turn the power off and on again.

battery pack.

C:13:ss
The camera cannot read or write data on

System error

Turn the power off and then on again.

On the Memory Stick

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

Terminal

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

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. This product is compatible with Memory Stick Micro (M2). M2 is an abbreviation for Memory Stick Micro. 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

Scene Selection.. 26 Screen Changing the display. 18 Indicator. 14 LCD backlight. 18 Select Folder. 55 Self-diagnosis display. 109 Self-timer.. 24 Sepia.. 40 Settings.. 62
Natural..40 NR slow shutter..15 NTSC.64
VGA.. 11 Video Out.. 64 Viewing images.. 29 Viewing menu.. 51 Vivid.. 40

Volume..29

Warning indicators and messages..109 White Bal..45 Windows computer..73 Recommended environment.74 Write-protect switch.113

Zoom..23

Notes on the License
C Library, Expat, and zlib software are provided in your camera. We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following. Please read the following sections. Read license1.pdf in the License folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of C Library, License, zlib software.
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as GPL) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as LGPL) are included in the camcorder. This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/ LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read license2.pdf in the License folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of GPL, and LGPL software. To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

DSC-W90

Cyber-shot digital still camera

PRELIM NEW

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

Specifications

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

Optics/Lens

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

Convenience

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

Convenience Features

Real Imaging Processor Technology: N/A AF Illuminator Light: Yes PictBridge Compatible: Yes Multi-Pattern Measuring: Yes SteadyShot Image Stabilization: Yes Scene Mode(s): Beach, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait Movie Mode(s): MPEG VX Fine with Audio (640x480 at 30fps) (MPEG VX Fine requires Memory Stick DUO PRO media), MPEG VX Standard with Audio (640x480 at 16fps), Presentation (320 x 240 at 8fps) Power Save Mode: Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity) In-Camera Editing: Red-eye reduction, soft edge filter, cross filter, partial color filter, fish-eye filter
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts & Labor

Software

Supplied Software: Windows: Picture Motion Browser Vers 2.0 + USB Driver Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.0-10.4)

Dimensions

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

Hardware

LCD: 2.5"2 (115K Pixels TFT LCD Screen) Viewfinder: Optical Lens Construction: 6 Elements in 5 Groups, 3 Aspheric Elements Microphone/Speaker: Yes/ Yes Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Docking Station: Yes, via optional HD Cradle

Optional Accessories

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

Operating Conditions

Flash Effective Range: ISO 3200:(W)21'-11/16" (6.6m); (T) 12'-6" (3.8m) Flash Mode(s): Auto, Forced On, Forced Off, Slow Synch
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UPC Code: 027242705142

Color: Black, Silver

Last Updated: 04/03/2007