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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5 User's Manual / Troubleshooting

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Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and
"Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain
it for future reference.
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-W5/W7/W15/W17
Serial No. ___________________________
DSC-W5/W7/
W15/W17
"Read This First" (separate volume)
Explains the set-up and basic operations
for shooting/playback with your camera.
© 2005 Sony Corporation
2-586-561-12(1)
Enjoying the
camera
Using the menu
Using the Setup screen
Using your computer
Printing still images
Connecting your
camera to your TV
Troubleshooting
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  • Page 1 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-W5/W7/W15/W17 Serial No. ___________________________...

  • Page 2: Regulatory Information

    (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W5...

  • Page 3: For Customers In Europe

    Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. For Customers in Europe...

  • Page 4: 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”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. • “Memory Stick”: you can use a “Memory Stick” with your camera. •...
  • Page 5 Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for models with an LCD finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are 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 and the...
  • Page 6 For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode “Read This First” (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a “Memory Stick” (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection)

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Notes on using your camera ...4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images ...10 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully... 10 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ... 11 Color – On the effects of lighting... 12 Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ... 13 Identifying parts...15 Indicators on the screen ...17 Changing the screen display ...21...
  • Page 8 Viewing menu ... 37 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items Camera 1 ... 45 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 ... 48 Enlarged Icon Internal Memory Tool ...
  • Page 9 Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...55 Copying images to your computer...57 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick”) ...63 Using the supplied software ...64 Using your Macintosh computer...66 Printing still images How to print still images ...68 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer ...69 Printing at a shop ...72...

  • Page 10: Enjoying The Camera

    Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down. Press fully down straight away To shoot a still image difficult to focus on...

  • Page 11: Exposure Adjusting The Light Intensity

    Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Exposure: Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure Underexposure...

  • Page 12: Color - On The Effects Of Lighting

    Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. [ISO] adjusts the sensitivity t page 33 High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location.

  • Page 13: Quality On "Image Quality" And "Image Size

    Quality On “image quality” and “image size” A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
  • Page 14 Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”) Pixel Image size 7M (3072×2304) (DSC- W7/W17 only: the default setting) 3:2 (3072×2048) (DSC- W7/W17 only)* 5M (2592×1944) (DSC- W5/W15: the dafault setting) 3:2 (2592×1728) (DSC- W5/W15 only)* 3M (2048×1536) 1M (1280×960) VGA(E-Mail)

  • Page 15: Identifying Parts

    Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A Shutter button ( step 5 in “Read This First”) B Mode dial (25) C Microphone D Self-timer lamp ( step 5 in “Read This First”)/AF illuminator (47) E Flash ( step 5 in “Read This First”) F Lens G POWER lamp (...
  • Page 16 I For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button step 5 in “Read This First”) For viewing: button/ (Index) button ( “Read This First”) J Hook for wrist strap ( First”) K Access lamp ( step 4 in “Read This First” L AC Adaptor cord cover To use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) Do not pinch the cord when you close...

  • Page 17: Indicators On The Screen

    Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images When shooting movies [ 00:28:25 ] 00:00:00 STBY C:32:00 +2.0 Display STBY Display S A F M A F 1.0m z Return Indication Battery remaining ( step 1 in “Read This First”)
  • Page 18 Display Indication (DSC-W7/ Image size ( W17 only) “Read This First”) FINE 1 6 0 FINE STD Image quality (33) Recording folder (50) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (22) Remaining “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 19 When playing back still images 12/12 C:32:00 +2.0EV BACK/NEXT VOLUME When playing back movies Display F3.5 FINE 1 6 0 Step 12/16 Display 101-0012 Display Indication Battery remaining ( step 1 in “Read This First”) Image size ( step 4 in “Read This First”) Recording mode (25, 34) Playback (...
  • Page 20 Display Indication 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (86) 00:00:12 Counter (22) Display Indication Do not disconnect the USB cable (71) +2.0EV EV level value (30) ISO number (33) Metering mode (32) Flash White balance (33) Shutter speed (26) F3.5...

  • Page 21: Changing The Screen Display

    Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Display/LCD on/off) button, the display changes as follows. Histogram on Histogram display S AF (page 30) Indicators off S AF LCD screen off Indicators on S AF • When you set the histogram display to on, image information is displayed during playback.

  • Page 22: Number Of Still Images And Recording Time Of Movies

    • Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can be only recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO”. • For image size and image quality, see page 13. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size.

  • Page 23: When You Do Not Have A "Memory Stick" (Recording With The Internal Memory)

    When you do not have a “Memory Stick” (Recording with the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory.

  • Page 24: Battery Life And Number Of Images That Can Be Recorded/Viewed

    – The battery power is low When shooting still images Battery screen DSC-W7/W17 NH-AA- (Ni-MH) (supplied) Alkaline DSC-W5/W15 NH-AA- (Ni-MH) (supplied) Alkaline Shooting in the following situations: – (P.Quality) is set to [Fine] • The measurement method is based on the CIPA •...

  • Page 25: Using The Mode Dial

    Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Mode dial Control button Still image shooting modes Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. “Read This First” Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. “Read This First”...

  • Page 26: Scene Selection

    Scene Selection For details step 5 in “Read This First” For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Macro — — — To adjust the exposure manually 1 Press z on the control button when the mode dial is set to M. The “Set”...
  • Page 27 • Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated by [”], for example, 1”. • When you set the shutter speed slower, using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects of vibration. • If you select shutter speeds of 1/6 second or slower, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise and “NR”...

  • Page 28: Using The Menu

    Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button z button Turn on the power and set the mode dial. Items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Press MENU to display the menu. Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button.

  • Page 29: Menu Items

    Menu items The menu items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Mode dial position: Menu for shooting (page 30) (EV) 9 (Focus) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect)

  • Page 30: Shooting Menu

    Shooting menu The default settings are marked with (EV) Toward – +2.0EV –2.0EV • For details on the exposure t page 11 • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.

  • Page 31: Focus)

    9 (Focus) You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. (unlimited distance) 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m 0.5m Center AF Multi AF (Multipoint AF) (Still image (Movie • AF stands for Auto Focus. •...

  • Page 32: (Metering Mode)

    z If the subject is out of focus When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF]. the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame. In a case like this, do as follows. 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock).

  • Page 33: Wb (White Bal)

    WB (White Bal) Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of a image look strange. (Flash) n (Incandescent) (Fluorescent) (Cloudy) (Daylight) Auto • For details on [WB] t page 12 •...
  • Page 34 Mode (REC Mode) Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. Multi Burst ( Burst ( Normal On the [Multi Burst] • You can play back images shot with [Multi Burst] using the following procedure. –...
  • Page 35 Adjusts the amount of flash light. + ( +) Normal – ( –) • To change flash mode step 5 in “Read This First” For details on the operation DSC-W5/W15 Fine Standard — — — — • This setting cannot be made when [Mode] (REC Mode) in the menu is set to other than [Multi Burst] (page 34).
  • Page 36 PFX (P.Effect) Allows you to shoot an image with special effects. B & W ( Sepia ( • This setting is not maintained when the power is turned off. (Saturation) Adjusts the saturation of the image. Normal – ( (Contrast) Adjusts the contrast of the image.

  • Page 37: Viewing Menu

    Viewing menu The default settings are marked with (Folder) Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back (when using a “Memory Stick” only). Cancel 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. Select Folder Folder Name: 102MSDCF No.
  • Page 38 - (Protect) Protects images against accidental erasure. Protect (-) Exit To protect images in single-image mode 1 Display the image you want to protect. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image.

  • Page 39: Dpof

    To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press in step 3 or 4 of “To protect images in single-image mode.” In index mode 1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step index mode .” 2 Press z to turn the - indicator gray. 3 Repeat the operation above for all images to be unprotected.
  • Page 40 Image Folder Repeat Start Cancel 1 Select [Interval], [Image] and [Repeat] with v/V/b/B on the control button. 2 Select [Start] with V/B, then press z. The slide show starts. To end the slide show, press z, select [Exit] with B, then press z. •...
  • Page 41 • You cannot resize to an image size of 3:2. • When you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image. (Rotate) Cancel 1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. ] (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z.
  • Page 42 Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration. 101_0001 101_0002 1 Cutting scene A. 101_0002 Divide 101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005. 2 Cutting scene B.

  • Page 43: Trimming

    5 Press z at the desired cutting point. Divide 00:00:02 Dividing Point Cancel Exit • When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [c/C] (frame rewind/forward) and adjust the cutting point using b/B. • If you want to change the cutting point, select [Cancel]. The playback of the movie starts again. 6 Select [OK] with v/V, and press z.

  • Page 44: Using The Setup Screen

    Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. v/V/b/B button z button Turn on the power. Press MENU to display the menu. Press B on the control button to select (Setup). Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set.

  • Page 45: Camera 1

    Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion. This is not available when the image size is set to [7M] (DSC-W7/ W17), [5M] (DSC-W5/W15), or [3:2]. • The maximum zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the following table.

  • Page 46: Date/Time

    • When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows. • The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.

  • Page 47: Af Illuminator

    AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The Auto •...

  • Page 48: Camera 2

    Camera 2 The default settings are marked with Enlarged Icon Enlarges the setting indicator temporarily when you press (Macro). For details on the operation (Flash mode), Enlarges the indicators. Does not enlarge the indicators. page 44 (Self-timer), or...

  • Page 49: Internal Memory Tool

    Internal Memory Tool This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. Cancel 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

  • Page 50: Memory Stick Tool

    Memory Stick Tool This item appears only when a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with Format Formats the “Memory Stick”. A commercially available “Memory Stick” are already formatted, and can be used immediately. •...

  • Page 51: Change Rec. Folder

    Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. Cancel 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. Select REC. Folder Folder Name: 102MSDCF No. Of Files: Created: 2005 1 1 1: : 05:34 Cancel BACK/NEXT...

  • Page 52: Setup 1

    Setup 1 The default settings are marked with LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with batteries. Bright Normal Dark • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Language Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages.

  • Page 53: Setup 2

    Setup 2 The default settings are marked with File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Series Reset USB Connect Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the USB cable.

  • Page 54: Clock Set

    Clock Set Sets the date and time. Cancel For details on the operation Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then, perform the procedure explained in “Setting the clock” ( step 2 in “Read This First”). Cancels setting the clock.

  • Page 55: Using Your Computer

    Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 66). Copying images to your computer (page 57) Viewing images on your computer Enjoying images using “PicturePackage” (page 64) Viewing images saved on your computer Storing images on a CD-R...

  • Page 56: Recommended Computer

    Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional •...

  • Page 57: Copying Images To Your Computer

    Copying images to your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows. For a computer with a “Memory Stick” slot Remove the “Memory Stick” from the camera and insert the “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 58 • When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary. Insert the sufficiently charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied). • When you copy images to your computer using batteries, copying may fail or image data may be corrupted if the batteries shut off too soon.
  • Page 59 Stage 4-A: Copying images to a computer • For Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me, follow the procedure explained in “Stage 4-B: Copying images to a Computer” on page 60. This section describes an example of copying images to a “My Documents” folder. After making a USB connection in Stage 3, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera...
  • Page 60 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. The “Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the USB cable (page 62) and reconnect it.
  • Page 61 Double-click the [My Documents] folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste]. The image files are copied to the “My Documents” folder. • When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder, the overwrite confirmation message appears.

  • Page 62: Image File Storage Destinations And File Names

    For Windows 2000/Me/XP 1 Double-click on the tasktray. Double-click here 2 Click (Sony DSC) 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. • Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP. 5 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the “Memory Stick”, or turn off the camera.

  • Page 63: Viewing Image Files Stored On A Computer With Your Camera (Using A "Memory Stick")

    “Memory Stick” 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...

  • Page 64: Using The Supplied Software

    This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. Overview of the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains two software applications: “PicturePackage” and “ImageMixer.” PicturePackage What you can do: A Burning Video CD The “ImageMixer VCD2” screen appears. B Music Video/Slideshow Producer C Save the images on CD-R D Viewing video and pictures on PC...
  • Page 65 Remove the CD-ROM as the shortcut icons of “PicturePackage Menu” and “PicturePackage destination Folder” are displayed after the installation. To start up the software Double-click the “PicturePackage Menu” • icon on the desktop. For information on the use of the software Click [?] at the upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help.

  • Page 66: Using Your Macintosh Computer

    You can copy images to your computer and create a video CD using “ImageMixer VCD2” (supplied). Recommended environment OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, or Mac OS X (v10.0-v10.3) USB connector: Provided as standard Recommended computer environment for using “ImageMixer VCD2” OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook,...
  • Page 67 To disconnect the USB cable/ remove the “Memory Stick”/turn off the camera Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick” to the “Trash” icon, then remove the USB cable, remove the “Memory Stick”, or turn off the camera. •...

  • Page 68: Printing Still Images

    Printing still images How to print still images Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 69) Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printert Printing using a computer Printing at a shop (page 72) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.

  • Page 69: Printing Images Directly Using A Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera &...
  • Page 70 Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the (USB) jack on your camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied USB cable. To the USB jack Turn on your camera and the printer. After the connection is made, indicator appears Print All In...
  • Page 71 [Size] Select the size of the printing sheet. [Date] Select [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert the date and time on images. • When you choose [Date], the date will be inserted in the order you select ( “Read This First”). This function may not be provided depending on the printer.

  • Page 72: Printing At A Shop

    You can take a “Memory Stick” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
  • Page 73 Marking in index mode Display the index screen. ( 6 in “Read This First”) Press MENU to display the menu. Select DPOF with b/B, then press Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot add a mark in [All In This Folder].

  • Page 74: Connecting Your Camera To Your Tv

    Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV with the A/V cable.
  • Page 75 On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the A/V cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera.

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    3 Initialize the settings (pages 52) 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.

  • Page 77: Batteries And Power

    Batteries and power The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly. This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location (page • 91).
  • Page 78 Smart zoom does not function. Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (page 45). • This function cannot be used when: • The image size is set to [7M] (DSC-W7/W17), [5M] (DSC-W5/W15), or [3:2]. – – Shooting in [Multi Burst] mode. Shooting movies.
  • Page 79 The close-up (Macro) function does not work. (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode), or • mode (page 26) The date and time are recorded incorrectly. Set the correct date and time ( • The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down.

  • Page 80: Viewing Images

    The image seen through the finder does not indicate the actual recordable range. The parallax phenomenon is occurring when the subject is close. To confirm the recordable • range, use the screen. Cannot shoot images in succession. The internal memory or the “Memory Stick” is full. Delete unnecessary images ( •...
  • Page 81 You have deleted an image by mistake. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you set protection • on an image (page 38), or set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the LOCK position (page 89) to prevent accidental erasure.
  • Page 82 Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF” (page 62). • Operate correctly (page 63). • [Device Manager]. Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] [OK].

  • Page 83: Memory Stick

    “Memory Stick” Cannot insert a “Memory Stick”. Insert it in the correct direction ( • Cannot record on a “Memory Stick”. Set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 89). • The “Memory Stick” is full. Delete unnecessary images ( •...
  • Page 84 PictBridge compliant printer A connection cannot be established. The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge • standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not. Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera.
  • Page 85 • The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the camera (page 71) 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 •...

  • Page 86: Warning Indicators And Messages

    If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32: There is trouble with your camera's •...
  • Page 87 Memory Stick locked Set the write-protect switch on the • “Memory Stick” to the recording position (page 89). No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick Delete unnecessary images or files ( • step 6 “Read This First”). Read only memory Your camera cannot record or delete •...
  • Page 88 Enable printer to connect [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], • however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. Check the device. The connection is not established. • Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

  • Page 89: On The "Memory Stick

    Others 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.
  • Page 90 Notes on using a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into a “Memory Stick” compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the device.

  • Page 91: On The Battery Charger And The Batteries

    On the battery charger and the batteries On the battery charger • Do not charge any other batteries except Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the battery charger supplied with your camera. If you try to charge any other type of battery (e.g.,...
  • Page 92 • If the poles of the batteries and the terminals on the battery cover of the camera are dirty, the battery life may be extremely shortened. Occasionally wipe them with a dry cloth, etc. to keep them clean. • If you shoot a lot using the flash and the zoom, the battery power will be used up faster.

  • Page 93: Precautions

    Precautions Do not leave the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.

  • Page 94: Specifications

    3 V AC-LS5K AC Acaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting with the LCD screen on) DSC-W7/W17: 1.2 W DSC-W5/W15: 1.1 W Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
  • Page 95 BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH battery charger Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, Output voltage AA: DC 1.4V 400 mA × 2 AAA: DC 1.4 V 160 mA × 2 Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Dimensions...

  • Page 96: Index

    Index Index A/V cable...74 Accessories supplied t in “Read This First” AE/AF indicator t step 5 in “Read This First” AF Illuminator...47 AF lock ...32 AF Mode...45 AF range finder frame ...31 AF range finder frame indicator...31 Aperture...11, 26 Auto adjustment mode t step 5 in “Read This First”...
  • Page 97 Holding the camera t step 5 in “Read This First” Identifying parts...15 Image file storage destinations and file names...62 Image quality ...13, 33 Image size ...13 t step 4 in “Read This First” ImageMixer VCD2 ...67 Incandescent ...33 Index mode ...69 Index screen t step 6 in “Read This First”...
  • Page 98 REC Mode...34 Red Eye Reduction ...46 Resize ...40 Rewind/Fast forward t step 6 in “Read This First” Rotate...41 S AF...45 Saturation...36 Scene t step 5 in “Read This First” Screen Changing the display...21 Indicator ...17 LCD Backlight ...52 Self-diagnosis display...86 Self-timer t step 5 in “Read This First”...
  • Page 99 , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • PicturePackage is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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