How to use this camera • This is a quick use handout • I highly recommend looking at the manual to see all of the features that this camera has! • I also recommend reviewing the “Read This First” booklet (blue booklet) for a quick overview of the basics This is your navigation area - it...
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Batteries • This camera uses 2 AA batteries. • It is best to recharge batteries when they are completely used up • It comes with 2 rechargeable – Recharging before the using up batteries and a battery charger. the existing charge can shorten •...
• You can use the LCD LCD display display or the viewfinder when taking pictures • Turning off the LCD will help conserve battery power □ • Pressing the | button on the camera will take you thru 4 views –...
Picture Quality • 5 settings for picture quality – 5.1 MP for best quality when printing 8x10 – 3.2 MP – 3 MP – 1 MP – good quality for 4 x 6 prints – VGA – best for email, web pages and getting the most images on the memory stick...
Storage Medium • This camera has 32MB of internal memory, but… • Use the 64MB Memory Stick (to store images). The lower the MP setting, the more pictures you can get on the stick. • At Fine setting (which gives you better print/shoot quality) on a 32MB stick.
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Remove/insert memory stick • The slot for the memory stick is located in the compartment on the bottom where the batteries are located • Lexar memory sticks have a “lock” slide on the opposite side – If Locked(you will see red) you cannot take/delete pictures •...
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Insert/remove stick This is not a view of the W5 but the cover opens the same. The cover is located on the bottom of the W5.
Changing image size • To change the 5M, 3.2M, 3M, 1M and VGA settings • Turn the dial to the picture of the camera and turn on power • Press the button on the back that has a small grid/trash can...
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Flash • 3 settings – Forced Flash • Flash used regardless of light – Slow synchro (lightning bolt with SL) • Flash used and shutter speed is slower under dark conditions – No flash • Just press the button to move thru the choices...
Taking pictures • The dial can be on any setting (except Set Up and movie) to take a picture. – Pressing the shutter button half way will focus your image – Press all the way to “shoot” your picture • Quickly review your last shot while taking pictures –...
Viewing images on camera (this is different than reviewing the last picture taken while “shooting” • Turn the dial to • Use the to scroll thru the images Back Forward...
Viewing images on your computer • You can use the Card Reader to view/print pictures saved on your memory stick...
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Viewing with the card reader • Just insert the memory stick into the card reader in the front slot Insert the memory stick with label side up (contact side down) Label side Contact side...
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Insert card reader in USB port • Insert the reader with the memory stick into the USB port – Found at the front of your computer on most newer models • Your computer will automatically “see” and “find” this new hardware –...
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Viewing images on your computer • After the card reader • Double click DCIM (with the memory stick) • Double click 101MSDSF has been connected to • Your pictures will now be your computer available • Double click on My •...
Printing Images • You can always print an image by inserting it into a blank Word document and resizing to desired size • See “Inserting into projects” slide for instructions...
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Printing images using Windows XP • Windows XP offers a picture printing feature that allows you to choose 8x10, 4x6, 5x7, etc choices • Follow the instructions for viewing images using the card reader • While viewing your images, click on a picture •...
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Inserting into projects • Inserting a picture is the • Double click on DCIM same process as • Double click on inserting a picture from a 101MSDCF floppy. • Click on the image to be • There are just a couple of inserted more clicks involved •...
Deleting pictures • You can delete pictures while the memory stick is still in the camera • Or you can delete using the card reader...
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Preparing to delete images using card reader and computer • After the card reader (with the • Deleting…. memory stick) has been – Delete entire folder connected to your computer • Click on folder named 101MSDSF • Double click on My Computer •...
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Delete pictures directly on camera • You can quickly delete the last picture taken while in “shoot” mode • Or you can delete while in Viewing mode...
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Delete in “shoot” mode • While “reviewing” the last picture taken, you can delete this image • Click on the “back” button to see the last picture taken...
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• If you want to delete the image you are viewing – click the “trash can” button – This is the same button you use to change the megapixel setting...
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• This will give you the Delete/Exit button • Use the Up button to select Delete – The active choice will be yellow • Push the middle button to delete Actual view may differ slightly on the DSC-W5 model...
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Delete in “View” mode • Turn your dial to View • You will see the Back/Next at the bottom Actual view may differ slightly on the DSC-W5 model...
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• Use the left/right arrow keys to move thru your pictures • When you find one you want to delete, touch the “trash can” button...
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• This will give you the Delete/Exit button • Use the Up button to select Delete – The active choice will be yellow • Push the middle button to delete Actual view may differ slightly on the DSC-W5 model...
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Saving images to your H • You can also save a copy of your images to your H folder (or hard drive, jump drive, etc) • Just use Windows Explorer – Select the image(s) to copy – Click Copy selected Items link found on the LH side of window –...
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