Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-W80/W85/W90 Serial No. ___________________________...
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. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power-line operated sets near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W80, DSC-W85 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. mark) must be...
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ... 2 Read this first ... 4 Notes on using your camera ... 8 Getting started ... 9 Checking the accessories supplied ... 9 1 Preparing the battery pack ... 10 2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) ... 11 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ...
Notes on using your camera Internal memory and “Memory Stick Duo” back up Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery pack or “Memory Stick Duo” while the access lamp is lighted, as the internal memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” data may be destroyed.
• 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. For customers other than those in the USA and...
2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) all the way in until it clicks. Insert the battery pack. Close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. When there is no “Memory Stick Duo”...
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To remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. “Memory Stick Duo” Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then push the “Memory Stick Duo” in once. • 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”.
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button HOME button Press the POWER button or press Set the clock with the control button. Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. Select [OK], then press z.
Shooting images easily Microphone Finder HOME button Tripod receptacle (bottom) Select the desired function from the mode dial. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): When shooting movies: Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. Shoot with the shutter button. When shooting still images: Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus.
Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Auto Adjustment Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various setting using the menu.
Viewing/deleting images MENU button HOME button Press (Playback) button. If you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press Select an image with b/B on the control button. Movie: Press z to play back a movie.
Viewing an index screen Press (Index) button 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. • You can also access the index screen by selecting [ HOME screen.
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of your camera. You can select the shooting mode or playback mode, or change the settings from the HOME screen.
HOME items Press HOME button displays the following items. Details on the items are displayed on the screen by the guide. Category Shooting View Images Printing, Other Manage Memory Settings For details on the operation 1 page 18 Items Shooting Single Image Index Display Slide Show...
Using menu items Press MENU to display the menu. • The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode. • Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode. Select the desired item with v/V on the control button. •...
Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the camera mode. The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available only in the playback mode. Also, the menu items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen.
Enjoying your computer You can display images shot with the camera on the computer. Also, you can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. For details, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook”. Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) For Windows users...
Viewing “Cyber-shot Handbook” and “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” For Windows users Turn on your computer, and insert the CD- ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The screen below appears. When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying “Cyber-shot Handbook”...
Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) button, the display changes (page 15). When shooting still images When shooting movies When playing back Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • 8M ( ) is displayed only for the DSC-W90.
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1.0m Focus preset distance AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure Value AF range finder frame indicator Macro Playback Playback bar Standby Standby/Recording a movie 00:00:12 Counter Histogram • appears when histogram display is disabled.
Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in [Normal] mode with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
• The number of images listed is for when [REC Mode] is set to [Normal]. • When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator appears. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size.
3 Initialize the settings (page 19). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory, Music files may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.
The battery remaining indicator is incorrect. This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one. Fully discharge and then charge • the battery pack to correct the display. The battery pack is discharged.
Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. •...
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Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, Stick Micro”, “MagicGate”, and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries.
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Additional information on this product and answers 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. Printed in China...