Digital Still Camera
Instruction Manual
DSC-W300
GB
For details on advanced operations, please read “Cyber-
shot Handbook” (PDF) and “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”
on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer.
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
© 2008 Sony Corporation
3-300-514-11(1)
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long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the set due to
lightning and power-line surges.
[ Cleaning
Unplug the set from the wall outlet before
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened
with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.
Service
Installation
[ Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
– When the power cord or plug is damaged or
frayed.
[ Water and Moisture
Do not use power-line operated sets near water –
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, etc.
– If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the set.
[ Power-Cord Protection
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to the
plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord
exits from the appliance.
– If the set has been exposed to rain or water.
– If the set has been subject to excessive shock by
being dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged.
– If the set does not operate normally when
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are specified in the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the set to normal operation.
[ Accessories
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious
damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer.
– When the set exhibits a distinct change in
performance – this indicates a need for service.
[ Ventilation
[ Servicing
Do not attempt to service the set yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation of the set, and to protect it from
overheating, these slots and openings must never
be blocked or covered.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
– Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth
or other materials.
– Never block the slots and openings by placing
the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface.
– Never place the set in a confined space, such as
a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper
ventilation is provided.
[ Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer that have the same
characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
– Do not place the set near or over a radiator or
heat register, or where it is exposed to direct
sunlight.
[ Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the
set, ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer)
to determine that the set is in safe operating
condition.
[ Lightning
For added protection for this set during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
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Read this first
CAUTION
For Customers in the U.S.A.
Replace the battery with the specified type only.
Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
If you have any questions about this product, you
may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related matters
only.
Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such
as sunshine, fire or the like.
For Customers in the U.S.A. and
Canada
[ Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-W300
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.
[ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION
BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to
the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.
[ CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Battery charger
This power unit is intended to be correctly
orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
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[ Note:
For Customers in Europe
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
This product has been tested and found compliant
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for
using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8
feet).
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
[ Attention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and sound
of this unit.
[ Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart
the application or disconnect and connect the
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
[ Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable
in the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
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Disposal of waste batteries
[ Notice for the customers in the
(applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with
separate collection systems)
countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-
0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for
EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
indicates that the battery provided with this
product shall not be treated as household waste.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment and
human health which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The
recycling of the materials will help to conserve
natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or
data integrity reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated battery, this
battery should be replaced by qualified service
staff only. To ensure that the battery will be
treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-
life to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted
to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied
one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362,
(i.e., marked with an
used.
or
mark) must be
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the
plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the
fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony
service station.
For all other batteries, please view the section on
how to remove the battery from the product
safely.
Hand the battery over to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product or battery, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
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Table of contents
Menu items.............................................................................................. 24
Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application
Viewing images ...................................................................................... 36
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Notes on using the camera
[ Internal memory and “Memory
Stick Duo” back up
[ Notes on the LCD screen and
lens
Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery
pack, or remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while
the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the internal
memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” may be
damaged. Be sure to make a backup copy to
protect your data.
• The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for
effective use. However, some tiny black and/or
bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may
appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a
normal result of the manufacturing process, and
do not affect the recording.
[ Notes on recording/playback
• Before you start recording, make a trial
recording to make sure that the camera is
working correctly.
• When the battery level becomes low, the lens
might stop moving. Insert a charged battery
pack and turn on the camera again.
• The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-
proof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions”
(page 37) before operating the camera.
• Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water
enters inside the camera, a malfunction may
occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be
repaired.
[ On image data compatibility
• The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule
for Camera File system) universal standard
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries
Association).
• Sony does not guarantee that the camera will
play back images recorded or edited with other
equipment, or that other equipment will play
back images recorded with the camera.
• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright
light. It may cause the malfunction of the
camera.
• Do not use the camera near a location that
generates strong radio waves or emits radiation.
Otherwise, the camera may not properly record
or play back images.
• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations
may cause malfunctions.
• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it
• Do not shake or strike the camera. It may cause
a malfunction and you may not be able to record
images. Furthermore, the recording media may
become unusable or image data may be
damaged.
• Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of
flash emission may cause dirt on the flash
surface to become discolored or to stick to the
flash surface, resulting in insufficient light
emission.
[ Warning on copyright
Television programs, films, videotapes, and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contrary to the
provisions of the copyright laws.
[ No compensation for damaged
content or recording failure
Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or
loss or damage of recorded content due to a
malfunction of the camera or recording media,
etc.
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Getting started
Checking the accessories supplied
• Battery charger BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC (1)
• USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1)
• Wrist strap (1)
• Power cord (mains lead) (1)
(not supplied in the USA and Canada)
• CD-ROM (1)
– Cyber-shot application software
– “Cyber-shot Handbook”
– “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”
• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)
• Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/
Battery case (1)
Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by
being dropped.
Hook
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1 Preparing the battery pack
For customers in the USA and
Canada
For customers in countries/regions other than the
USA and Canada
Plug
ꢀ
ꢀ
CHARGE lamp
CHARGE lamp
Power cord (mains lead)
1Insert the battery pack into the battery charger.
2Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket).
The CHARGE lamp lights up, and charging starts.
When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Normal charge).
If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour (until it is fully charged), the charge
will last slightly longer.
[ Charging time
Full charge time
Normal charge time
Approx. 330 min.
Approx. 270 min.
• The table above shows the time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 °C
(77 °F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances.
• Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).
• Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the
battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall
socket).
• When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and
remove the battery pack from the battery charger.
• Designed for use with compatible Sony batteries.
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2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not
supplied)
ꢀ
ꢁ
Battery/“Memory Stick
Duo” cover
With the terminal side
Insert the battery pack while
facing the lens, insert the
“Memory Stick Duo” until it
clicks into place.
pressing the battery eject
lever with the tip of the
battery pack.
1Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover.
2Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied).
3Insert the battery pack.
4Close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover.
[ When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted
The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 15 MB).
[ To check the remaining battery charge
Press POWER to turn on and check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen.
Remaining
charge
indicator
Status
Sufficient
power
remaining
Battery
almostfully full
charged
Batteryhalf Battery low, Change the battery
recording/
playback
will stop
soon.
with fully charged
one, or charge the
battery. (The warning
indicator flashes.)
• If you use the NP-FG1 battery pack (not supplied), the minutes also appear after the battery remaining
indicator ( 60 Min).
• It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears.
• The remaining charge indicator may not be correct depending on conditions of use and circumstances.
• The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time (page 13).
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[ To remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo”
Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover.
“Memory Stick Duo”
Battery pack
Make sure that the access lamp
is not lit, then push the “Memory
Stick Duo” in once.
Slide the battery eject lever.
Be sure not to drop the battery
pack.
• Never remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage
to data in the “Memory Stick Duo”/internal memory.
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3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock
POWER button
HOME
button
1
2
3
z button
Control button
ꢀ
1Press POWER button.
2Set the clock with the control button.
1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z.
2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z.
3 Select [OK], then press z.
• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “Picture Motion
Browser” in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
[ To change the date and time
Press HOME button, and select [ Clock Settings] in
[ Notes on when the power is turned on
• Once the battery pack is inserted in the camera, it may take time before operation becomes possible.
• If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the
camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function).
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Shooting images easily
Microphone
Flash
Finder
Record lamp
Self-timer lamp/
Smile Shutter lamp
Macro button
Shutter button
ꢁ
W/T (Zoom) button
DISP button
Mode dial
MENU button
Flash button
Tripod receptacle
(bottom)
Self-timer button
Control button
1Select the desired function from the mode dial.
When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select
.
When shooting movies: Select
.
2Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your body to steady it.
Position the subject in
the center of the focus
frame.
3Shoot with the shutter button.
When shooting still images:
1 Press and hold the shutter button
halfway down to focus.
The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green)
flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops
flashing and remains lit.
2 Press the shutter button fully down.
AE/AF lock indicator
When shooting movies:
Press the shutter button fully down.
To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.
• The shortest shooting distance is approximately 5 cm (2 inches) (W)/34 cm (1 foot 1 1/2 inches) (T)
(from the front of the lens).
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Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display
[ Using the mode dial
Set the mode dial to the desired function.
Auto Adjustment
Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically.
Easy Shooting
Allows easy shooting with easy-to-see indicators.
Program Auto
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture
value). You can adjust other settings using the menu.
Manual Exposure Shooting
Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture
value).
Movie Mode
Allows you to record movies with audio.
High Sensitivity
Shoots images without a flash even in low lighting.
Extra High Sensitivity
Allows you to shoot images with maximum sensitivity. The image size is set to [3M].
Extra High-speed Burst
Allows you to shoot maximum 5 frames per second in extra high-speed burst. The image size is set to
[3M].
Smile Shutter
SCN* Scene Selection
Selects a setting from the Scene Selection menu.
* Scene Selection in SCN mode
Press MENU and select a setting.
Soft Snap
Shoots images with a softer atmosphere for portraits of people, flowers, etc.
Landscape
Shoots with the focus on a distant subject.
Twilight Portrait
Shoots sharp images of people in a dark place without losing the nighttime atmosphere.
Twilight
Shoots night scenes without losing the nighttime atmosphere.
Beach
Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with the blueness of the water captured more vividly.
Snow
Shoots snow scenes in white more clearly.
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Fireworks
Shoots fireworks in all their splendor.
Underwater
Shoots underwater in natural colors using a water-proof housing.
[ W/T Using the zoom
Press T to zoom, press W to undo zoom.
[
Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)
Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
: Flash Auto
Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting).
: Flash forced on
: Slow synchro (Flash forced on)
The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.
: Flash forced off
[
Macro (Shooting close-up)
Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
: Auto
The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close-up.
Normally, put the camera in this mode.
: Macro
The camera adjusts the focus with priority on close-up subjects. Set Macro On when shooting close
subjects.
[
Using the self-timer
Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
: Not using the self-timer
: Setting the 10-second delay self-timer
: Setting the 2-second delay self-timer
When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the
shutter operates.
[ DISP Changing the screen display
Press v (DISP) on the control button.
Each time you press v (DISP), the display and brightness changes as follows:
Indicators on t Indicators on* t Histogram on* t Indicators off* t LCD screen off
* The brightness of the LCD Backlight is set to up.
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Shooting in Smile Shutter mode
When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.
1Select
(Smile Shutter) mode from the mode dial.
2Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus while aiming the
camera at the subject to be shoot.
3Press the shutter button all the way down.
The Smile Shutter enters standby.
Smile Detection mark/Number of images
Smile Detection frame (Orange)
Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator
This indicates the current smile level.
Each time the smile level reaches the set Smile Detection Sensitivity (indicated by b), the
camera automatically operates the shutter and records up to six images. After recording the
image, the Smile Shutter lamp lights.
4Press the shutter button all the way down again to exit the Smile Shutter
mode.
• When the Smile Shutter is in standby, the Record lamp (Orange) flashes.
• Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the “Memory Stick Duo” or internal
memory becomes full or when six images have been recorded.
• You can select the subject that has priority for smile detection with [Smile Detection] (page 24).
• If a smile is not detected, set the [Smile Detection Sensitivity] (page 24).
• You can have the camera shoot the image automatically when any person displayed in the smile detection
frame (Orange) smiles after pressing the shutter button all the way down.
• The image may not be in focus if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after pressing
the shutter button all the way down. The suitable exposure may not be obtained if the surrounding
brightness changes.
• Faces may not be detected correctly when:
– It is too dark or too bright.
– Faces are partially hidden by sunglasses, masks, hats, etc.
– The subjects are not facing the camera.
• Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.
• You cannot use the Digital Zoom function.
• You cannot change the zoom ratio when the Smile Shutter is in standby.
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Viewing/deleting images
(Index)/ (playback zoom) button
(playback zoom) button
Speaker
HOME button
MENU button
ꢀ Control button
Multi connector
(bottom)
(Slideshow) button
(Playback)
button
1Press
(Playback).
when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to
If you press
playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press again.
2Select an image with b/B on the control button.
Movie:
Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.)
Press B to fast forward, b to rewind. (Press z to return to normal playback.)
Press V to display the volume control screen, then press b/B to adjust the volume.
• Sometimes images shot using earlier Sony models cannot be played back.
Press the HOME button, select [
Folder View] from
(View Images), then play back the images.
[
To delete images
1 Display the image you want to delete, then press MENU.
2 Select [Delete] with v/V and select [This Image] with b/B, then press z.
3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
[
To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)
Press
while displaying a still image. To undo the zoom, press
.
Adjust the position with v/V/b/B.
To cancel the playback zoom, press z.
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[
To view an index screen
Press (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed.
Then, select an image with v/V/b/B.
To return to the single image screen, press z.
• In the default setting, images are displayed in Date View (when using the “Memory Stick Duo”) or in
Folder View (when using the internal memory).
You can change the View Mode by selecting
(View Images) on the HOME screen when using the
• Each time you press
(Index), the number of images on the index screen increases.
[ To delete images in index mode
1 Press MENU while the index screen is displayed.
2 Select [Delete] with v/V and select [Multiple Images] with b/B, then press z.
3 Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z.
The
mark is checked in the checkbox of the image.
To cancel a selection, select an image you have selected for deletion, then press z again.
4 Press MENU and select [OK] with v, then press z.
• To delete all the images of a date/folder, select [All Images in Date Range]/[All In This Folder] in step
2, then press z.
[
To play back a series of images with effects and music (Slideshow)
1 Press
(Slideshow) button.
The setup screen appears.
2 Press
(Slideshow) button again.
The music will change together with the [Effects]. You can also transfer and change the music
to your desired music.
To transfer and change the music, take the following steps.
1 Press the HOME button. Then select [ Music Tool] t [Download Music] in
(Slideshow)
2 Install the software included in the CD-ROM (supplied) to your computer.
3 Connect the camera and a computer with USB cable.
4 Start up “Music Transfer” installed to your computer and change the music.
For details on changing the music, refer to Help in “Music Transfer”.
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[ To view images on TV
Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied).
To the multi
connector
To audio/video
input jacks
Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied)
To view on HD (High Definition) TV, an HD Output Adaptor Cable (not supplied) is needed.
• If you set the image size to [16:9], you can record images in the size that fills the entire screen of the HD
TV.
• You cannot view movies output in [HD (1080i)] signal format. Set [COMPONENT] to [SD] when
shooting movies.
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Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu
Using the HOME screen
The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called
up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing).
HOME button
z button
ꢀ ꢁ Control button
1Press HOME to display the HOME screen.
Shooting
Category
Item
Shooting
Shoot photos or movies
Guide
2 Select a category with b/B on the control button.
3 Select an item with v/V, then press z.
[ When you select the
(Manage Memory) or
(Settings) category
1 Select the desired setting with v/V, then press z.
• The HOME screen is displayed by pressing b.
2 Select a setting with v/V, then press z.
• The camera is set to the shooting or viewing mode by pressing the HOME button again.
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HOME items
Pressing HOME displays the following items. Only the available items are displayed on the
screen. Details on each item are displayed in the guide at the bottom of the screen.
Categories
Shooting
Items
Shooting
Date View
Folder View
Favorites
Slideshow
Music Tool
View Images
Slideshow
Download Music
Format Music
Print
Print
Memory Tool
Manage Memory
Memory Stick Tool
Format
Change REC.Folder
Create REC.Folder
Copy
Internal Memory Tool
Format
Main Settings
Settings
Main Settings 1
Beep
Function Guide
Initialize
Smile demo mode
Main Settings 2
USB Connect
Video Out
COMPONENT
Wide Zoom Display
Shooting Settings
Shooting Settings 1
AF Illuminator
AF Mode
Grid Line
Digital Zoom
Conversion Lens
Shooting Settings 2
Auto Orientation
Auto Review
Clock Settings
Language Setting
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Using menu items
MENU button
z button
ꢀ ꢁ Control button
1Press MENU to display the menu.
Function Guide
• The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode.
• Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode.
2Select a desired menu item with v/V on the control button.
• If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing v/V until the item appears on the screen.
3Select a setting with b/B.
• If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing b/B until the item appears on the screen.
• Select an item in playback mode, then press z.
4Press MENU to turn off the menu.
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Menu items
The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing), and the
mode dial position in the shooting mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen.
Shooting menu
Scene Selection
Selects the settings pre-adjusted to match various scene
conditions.
Image Size
Flash
Selects the image size.
Selects the flash setting in Easy Shooting mode.
Face Detection
Selects the priority subject for adjusting the focus when using
face detection.
Smile Detection
Selects the priority subject for the Smile Shutter function.
Sets the level of sensitivity to detect smile.
Smile Detection Sensitivity
REC Mode
Selects the continuous shooting method.
Scene Recognition
Automatically detects the shooting conditions and then takes
the shot.
EV
Adjusts Exposure.
ISO
Selects a luminous sensitivity.
Metering Mode
Focus
Selects the metering mode.
Changes the focus method.
White Balance
Underwater White Balance
Flash Level
Red Eye Reduction
DRO
Adjusts the color tones.
Adjusts the color tones underwater.
Adjusts the amount of flash light.
Sets to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Optimizes the brightness and contrast.
Adjusts the clearness/noise balance of the recording images.
Changes the vividness of the image or adds special effects.
You can add color effects to images as if you use a color filter.
Adjusts the brightness (Color Staturation) of the image.
Adjusts the contrast of the image.
Noise Reduction
Color Mode
Color Filter
Color Saturation
Contrast
Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
Selects the anti-blur mode.
SteadyShot
Shooting Settings
Selects the shooting settings.
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Viewing menu
(Delete)
Deletes images.
(View Mode)
(Date List)
Switches the View Mode.
Selects the playback date.
(Filter by Faces)
Plays back images filtered to meet certain conditions.
(Add/Remove Favorites) Registers images to Favorites or removes images from
Favorites.
(Slideshow)
Sets and performs the Slideshow (playback of a series of
images).
(Retouch)
Retouches still images.
(Multi-Purpose Resize)
(Protect)
Changes the image size according to usage.
Prevents accidental erasure.
Adds a Print order mark on image that you want to print out.
Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer.
Rotates a still image.
(Print)
(Rotate)
(Select Folder)
Selects the folder for viewing images.
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Enjoying your computer
You can view images shot with the camera on a computer. By using the software in the CD-
ROM (supplied), you can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. For
details, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” in the CD-ROM (supplied).
Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application
software (supplied)
For Windows users
For Macintosh users
USB connection
Windows 2000 Professional SP4,
Windows XP* SP2, Windows
Vista*
Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1
to v10.5)
Application software
“Picture Motion
Browser”
Windows 2000 Professional SP4,
Windows XP* SP2, Windows
Vista*
not compatible
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.
• Your computer must be pre-installed with an OS listed above. OS upgrades are not supported.
• If your OS does not support USB connections, copy images by inserting the “Memory Stick Duo” into the
Memory Stick slot on your computer, or use a commercially available Memory Stick Reader/Writer.
• For further details on the operating environment of “Picture Motion Browser” Cyber-shot application
software, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook”.
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Viewing “Cyber-shot Handbook”
“Cyber-shot Handbook” in the CD-ROM
(supplied) explains how to use the camera
in detail. Adobe Reader is required to view
it.
[ For Macintosh users
1
Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-
ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
2
3
Select the [Handbook] folder and copy
“Handbook.pdf” stored in the [GB] folder
to your computer.
[ For Windows users
1
Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-
ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
The screen below appears.
After copying is complete, double-click
“Handbook.pdf”.
When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook]
button, the screen for copying “Cyber-shot
Handbook” appears.
2
3
Follow the on-screen instructions to copy.
• When you install “Cyber-shot Handbook”,
the “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” will be
installed automatically.
After the installation is complete, double-
click the shortcut created on the desktop.
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Indicators on the screen
Each time you press v (DISP) on the
control button, the display changes
A
Battery remaining
Low battery warning
Image size
[ When shooting still images
Mode dial/Menu (Scene
Selection)
Mode dial
White balance
• The indicators are limited in Easy Shooting
mode.
Burst mode/Bracket mode
Metering mode
[ When shooting movies
Face Detection/Smile
Detection
SteadyShot
DRO
Noise Reduction
Vibration warning
Smile Detection Sensitivity
indicator/Number of
images
[ When playing back
Zoom scaling
Color mode
Color Filter
Contrast
Sharpness
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Color Saturation
PictBridge connecting
View Mode
V VOLUME
Adjusting volume
C
Recording folder
Playback folder
Filter by Faces
96
Number of recordable
images
Favorites
8/8 12/12
Image number/Number of
images recorded in selected
folder
Protect
Print order (DPOF) mark
Zoom scaling
Volume
00:25:05
Recordable time (hours :
minutes : seconds)
VOL.
Recording/playback Media
(“Memory Stick Duo”,
Internal memory)
PictBridge connecting
B
Changing folder
Manual Exposure Setting
Mode
Scene Recognition
z RETURN
z SET
Function guide for Manual
exposure
AF illuminator
Red-eye reduction
Metering mode
Flash mode
z
AE/AF lock
ISO400
ISO number
NR slow shutter
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Exposure Value
125
Flash charging
White balance
F3.5
+2.0EV
AF range finder frame
indicator
C:32:00
ISO400
+2.0EV
500
Self-diagnosis display
ISO number
1.0m
Semi manual value
Macro
Exposure Value
Shutter speed
REC
Recording/Standby a movie
Standby
F3.5
Aperture value
Conversion lens
0:12
Recording time (minutes :
seconds)
D
101-0012
Folder-file number
Self-timer
2008 1 1
9:30 AM
Recorded date/time of the
playback image
C:32:00
Self-diagnosis display
Database full
z STOP
z PLAY
Function guide for playing
image
BACK/NEXT Selecting images
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AF range finder frame
+
Spot metering cross hair
Playback
N
Playback bar
Histogram
•
appears when histogram
display is disabled.
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Battery life and memory capacity
Battery life and number of images you can record/view
The numbers shown in the following tables
assume a fully charged battery pack
(supplied) is used at an ambient
temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). The numbers
shown for images you can record/view are
approximations and allow for changing of
the “Memory Stick Duo” as necessary.
Note that the actual numbers may be less
than those indicated in the table depending
on the conditions of use.
[ When viewing still images
Battery life (min.)
No. of Images
Approx. 7400
Approx. 370
• Viewing single images in order at about three
second intervals
[ Notes on the battery pack
• Battery capacity decreases over time and
through repeated use.
• The battery life and the number of images you
can record/view are decreased under the
following conditions:
– The surrounding temperature is low.
– The flash is used frequently.
[ When shooting still images
Battery life
(min.)
LCD screen
No. of Images
On
Off
Approx. 150 Approx. 300
Approx. 170 Approx. 340
– The camera has been turned on and off many
times.
– The zoom is used frequently.
– The brightness of LCD Backlight is set to up.
– [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor].
– [SteadyShot] is set to [Continuous].
– The battery power is low.
– The Face Detection function is activated.
• Shooting in the following situations:
– [REC Mode] is set to [Normal].
– [AF Mode] is set to [Single].
– [SteadyShot] is set to [Shooting].
– Shooting once every 30 seconds.
– The zoom is switched alternately between the
W and T ends.
– The flash strobes once every two times.
– The power turns on and off once every ten
times.
• The measurement method is based on the CIPA
standard.
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products
Association)
• The battery life and the number of images do
not change, regardless of image size.
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Recordable number of still images and recordable time of movies
The number of still images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the
shooting conditions.
• Even if the capacity of your recording media is the same as the one in the table below, the number of still
images and the length of time for movies may be different.
[ The approximate recordable number of still images
(Units: Images)
Internal
“Memory Stick Duo” formatted with the camera
Capacity memory
Approx.
256 MB 512 MB
1 GB
183
2 GB
369
4 GB
730
8 GB
16 GB
Size
15 MB
13M
2
4
43
72
89
149
190
305
2932
100
119
489
1468
2457
3127
5016
48138
1649
1957
8025
2976
4981
8M
306
390
618
786
1223
1556
2497
23956
821
5M
6
92
6339
3M
10
96
3
148
1420
48
625
1261
12102
414
10169
97618
3343
VGA
6000
205
3:2 (12M)
16:9 (10M)
16:9 (2M)
3
57
244
492
974
3968
16
236
1001
2018
3995
16270
• The numbers of images listed assume [REC Mode] is set to [Normal].
• When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator appears.
• When an image was recorded using earlier Sony models and is played back on the camera, the image may
not appear in the actual image size.
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[ The approximate recordable time of movies
The numbers in the table below show the approximate maximum recordable time obtained by
totaling all movie files. The maximum length of time you can shoot continuously is about 10
minutes.
(Units: hour : minute : second)
Internal
“Memory Stick Duo” formatted with the camera
Capacity memory
Approx.
15 MB
256 MB 512 MB
1 GB
2 GB
4 GB
8 GB
16 GB
Size
640(Fine)
–
0:02:50 0:06:00 0:12:30 0:25:10 0:49:50 1:40:10 3:23:20
640(Standard) 0:00:40 0:10:30 0:22:00 0:45:00 1:30:50 2:59:40 6:01:00 12:12:10
320 0:02:50 0:42:30 1:28:00 3:00:00 6:03:10 11:59:00 24:04:10 48:48:30
• Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”.
• The camera does not support HD recordings or playbacks for movies.
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Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.
1
Check the items below, and refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF).
If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, refer to “Cyber-shot
Handbook”.
2
Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery
pack, then turn on the power.
3
4
Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the
internal memory, Music files may be checked.
Battery pack and power
Cannot insert the battery pack.
Cannot turn on the camera.
• After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to
power up.
• The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.
• Use a recommended battery pack.
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
• The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.
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The remaining charge indicator is incorrect.
• This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.
• A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery
charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication.
• The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.
Cannot charge the battery pack.
• You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Use the battery
charger (supplied) to charge the battery.
Shooting still images/movies
Cannot record images.
do one of the following:
– Change the “Memory Stick Duo”.
• 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”.
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
• The smear phenomenon is occurring and white, black, red, purple, or other streaks appear on
the image. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.
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Viewing images
Cannot play back images.
• Press
• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
• Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been
processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.
• The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection.
• Playback is impossible if the Smile Shutter is in standby mode. Exit standby mode by
pressing the shutter button all the way down.
• This is caused by copying images on the PC to the “Memory Stick Duo” without using the
• Sometimes a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with earlier Sony models cannot
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Precautions
[ Do not use/store the camera in
the following places
[ On moisture condensation
If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, moisture may condense inside or
outside the camera. This moisture condensation
may cause a malfunction of the camera.
• In an extremely hot, cold or humid place
In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the
camera body may become deformed and this
may cause a malfunction.
If moisture condensation occurs
Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the
moisture to evaporate. Note that if you shoot with
moisture remaining inside the lens, images will
not be clear.
• Under direct sunlight or near a heater
The camera body may become discolored or
deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
• In a location subject to rocking vibration
• Near strong magnetic place
• In sandy or dusty places
Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the
camera. This may cause the camera to
malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
[ On the internal rechargeable
backup battery
The camera has an internal rechargeable battery
for maintaining the date and time and other
settings regardless of whether the power is on or
off.
This rechargeable battery is continually charged
as long as you are using the camera. However, if
you use the camera for only short periods, it
discharges gradually, and if you do not use the
camera at all for about one month it becomes
completely discharged. In this case, be sure to
charge this rechargeable battery before using the
camera.
[ On carrying
Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the
camera in the back pocket of your trousers or
skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the
camera.
[ On cleaning
Cleaning the LCD screen
Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit
(not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.
However, even if this rechargeable battery is not
charged, you can still use the camera, but the date
and time will not be indicated.
Charging method of the internal
rechargeable backup battery
Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and
then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with
the power off.
Cleaning the lens
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the camera surface
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly
moistened with water, then wipe the surface with
a dry cloth. To prevent damage to the finish or
casing:
– Do not expose the camera to chemical products
such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable
cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide.
– Do not touch the camera with any of the above
on your hand.
– Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber
or vinyl for a long time.
[ On operating temperatures
The camera is designed for use under the
temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and
104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places
that exceed this range is not recommended.
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Specifications
[Power, general]
Camera
Power: Rechargeable battery pack
[System]
Image device:
9.29 mm (1/1.7 type) color CCD,
Primary color filter
Total pixel number of camera:
Approx. 13.9 Megapixels
Effective pixel number of camera:
Approx. 13.6 Megapixels
Lens:
NP-BG1, 3.6 V
NP-FG1 (not supplied), 3.6 V
AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V
Power consumption (during shooting, LCD screen
on):
1.4 W
Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Storage temperature: –20 to +60°C (–4 to +140°F)
Dimensions: 94.3 × 59.0 × 26.8 mm (3 3/4 ×
2 3/8 × 1 1/16 inches) (W/H/D, excluding
protrusions)
Mass: Approx. 187 g (6.6 oz) (including NP-BG1
battery pack, strap, etc.)
Microphone: Monaural
Speaker: Monaural
Exif Print: Compatible
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens
f = 7.6 - 22.8 mm (35 - 105 mm (35 mm film
equivalent)) F2.8(W) - 5.5(T)
Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene
Selection (10 modes)
White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,
Fluorescent 1,2,3, Incandescent, Flash, One
Push
PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible
PictBridge: Compatible
Underwater White Balance: Auto, Underwater
1,2, Flash
File format (DCF compliant):
BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC battery
charger
Power requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz,
2.6 W (BC-CSGB)/2 W (BC-CSGC)
Output voltage: DC 4.2 V, 0.25 A
Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Storage temperature: –20 to +60°C (–4 to +140°F)
Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant,
DPOF compatible
Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural)
Recording media: Internal Memory (approx.
15 MB), “Memory Stick Duo”
Flash:Flash range (ISO sensitivity
(Recommended exposure Index) set to Auto):
Approx. 0.2 to 5.5 m (7 7/8 inches to 18 feet
5/8 inches) (W)/approx. 0.4 to 2.8 m (1 foot
3 3/4 inches to 9 feet 2 1/4 inches) (T)
Dimensions: Approx. 62 × 24 × 91 mm (2 1/2 ×
31/32 × 3 5/8 inches) (W/H/D)
Mass: Approx. 75 g (2.7 oz)
[Input and Output connectors]
Multi connector: Video output
Audio output (Monaural)
USB communication
USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-
BG1
Used battery: Lithium-ion battery
Maximum voltage: DC 4.2 V
Nominal voltage: DC 3.6 V
Capacity: 3.4 Wh (960 mAh)
[LCD screen]
LCD panel: 6.7 cm (2.7 type) TFT drive
Total number of dots: 230 400 (960 × 240) dots
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Trademarks
•
, “Cyber-shot” are trademarks
of Sony Corporation.
• “Memory Stick”,
, “Memory Stick PRO”,
, “Memory Stick Duo”,
, “Memory Stick PRO
, “Memory
Duo”,
Stick PRO-HG Duo”,
, “Memory Stick
Micro”, “MagicGate”, and
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “PhotoTV HD” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
• Microsoft, Windows, DirectX and Windows
Vista are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
• Macintosh, Mac OS, iMac, iBook, PowerBook,
Power Mac and eMac are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
• Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
• Adobe and Reader are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in
the United States and/or other countries.
• 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.
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to frequently asked questions can be found at our
Customer Support Website.
Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC
(Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based
ink.
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