VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the shooting functions Using the viewing functions Customizing the settings Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-W150/W170 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the "Instruction Manual" and the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide", and retain them for future reference. Viewing images on a TV Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index © 2008 Sony Corporation 3-294-896-12(1) GB Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of "Memory Stick" that you can use (not supplied) "Memory Stick Duo" You can use a "Memory Stick Duo" with the camera. Carl Zeiss lens The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany. "Memory Stick" You cannot use a "Memory Stick" with the camera. Notes on the LCD screen and lens · The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, 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. Other memory cards cannot be used. · For details on "Memory Stick Duo", see page 130. When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment You can use the "Memory Stick Duo" by inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied). Black, white, red, blue or green dots Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Notes on the battery pack · Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for the first time. · You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged. In addition, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is. · If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time, use up the existing charge and remove it from the camera, then store it in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery pack functions. · For details on the usable battery pack, see page 132. · Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. · Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. · Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. · Be careful not to bump the movable lens, and be careful not to apply force to it. The images used in this Handbook The images used as examples in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera. 2 Table of contents Notes on using the camera .......................................................................2 Basic techniques for better images ...........................................................7 Focus ­ Focusing on a subject successfully..................................................... 7 Exposure ­ Adjusting the light intensity ............................................................ 9 Color ­ On the effects of lighting..................................................................... 10 Quality ­ On "image quality" and "image size" ............................................... 11 Flash ­ On using the flash ............................................................................... 14 Identifying parts .......................................................................................15 Indicators on the screen ..........................................................................17 Changing the screen display ...................................................................21 Using the internal memory ......................................................................23 Basic Operations Using the mode dial.................................................................................24 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode)..............................................25 Shooting still images (Scene Selection) ..................................................28 Viewing images .......................................................................................33 Viewing still images as a slideshow ........................................................35 Deleting images.......................................................................................39 Learning the various functions ­ HOME/Menu........................................41 Menu items..............................................................................................44 Using the shooting functions Shooting menu ........................................................................................46 Scene Selection: Selecting the Scene Selection Image Size: Selecting the Image Size Flash: Flash setting Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject Smile Detection: Setting the Smile Detection function Smile Detection Sensitivity: Setting the Smile Detection Sensitivity REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Scene Recognition: Determining the scene to be shot and taking the shot EV: Adjusting the light intensity ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity Metering Mode: Selecting the Metering Mode Focus: Changing the Focus method White Balance: Adjusting the color tones Underwater White Balance: Adjusting color tones during Underwater mode 3 Table of contents Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function DRO: Optimizing the brightness and contrast Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode (Shooting Settings): Selecting the Shooting Settings Using the viewing functions Selecting the View Mode ........................................................................ 62 (Date View): Display by date (Folder View): Display by folder (Favorites): Displaying images registered as Favorites Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 63 (Delete): Deleting images (View Mode): Switching the View Modes (Date List): Selecting the playback date when using Date View (Filter by Faces): Playing back images filtered to meet certain conditions (Add / Remove Favorites): Adding/Removing Favorites (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images (Retouch): Retouching still images (Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing the image size according to usage (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure : Adding a Print order mark (Print): Printing images using a printer (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images Customizing the settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings ................... 74 Manage Memory .............................................................................. 76 Memory Tool -- Memory Stick Tool ................................................. 76 Format Create REC.Folder Format Change REC.Folder Copy Memory Tool -- Internal Memory Tool ............................................. 78 Settings ............................................................................................ 79 4 Table of contents Main Settings -- Main Settings 1......................................................79 Beep Function Guide Initialize Smile demo mode Main Settings -- Main Settings 2......................................................81 USB Connect COMPONENT Video Out Wide Zoom Display Shooting Settings -- Shooting Settings 1 .........................................83 AF Illuminator Grid Line AF Mode Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Shooting Settings -- Shooting Settings 2 .........................................86 Auto Orientation Auto Review Clock Settings ...................................................................................87 Language Setting..............................................................................88 Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV..........................................................................89 Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................92 Installing the software (supplied).............................................................94 On the "Picture Motion Browser" (supplied) ............................................96 Copying images to your computer using the "Picture Motion Browser" ................................................................................................................97 Copying images to a computer without "Picture Motion Browser".........101 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the "Memory Stick Duo"...............................................................................103 Using the "Music Transfer" (supplied) ...................................................104 Using your Macintosh computer............................................................105 Viewing "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide".....................................................107 5 Table of contents Printing still images How to print still images ........................................................................ 108 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer ............... 109 Printing at a shop .................................................................................. 112 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 114 Warning indicators and messages........................................................ 125 Others Using the camera abroad -- Power sources ........................................ 129 On the "Memory Stick Duo" .................................................................. 130 On the battery pack............................................................................... 132 On the battery charger .......................................................................... 133 Index Index ..................................................................................................... 134 6 Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality Flash This section describes the basics so you can enjoy the camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 24), the HOME screen (page 41) and the menus (page 43). 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. Do not fully press the shutter button straight away. Press the shutter button AE/AF lock indicator halfway down. flashing , lit/beeps Then press the shutter button fully down. When focusing is difficult t [Focus] (page 55) If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. t See "Hints for preventing blur" below. 7 Basic techniques for better images Hints for preventing blur The camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called "Camera shake". On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the image, it is called "subject blur". Camera shake Cause Your hands or body shake while you hold the camera and press the shutter button, and the entire screen is blurred. What you can do to reduce the blurring · Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface to hold the camera steady. · Shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and stabilize the camera by holding your arms firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button. Subject blur Cause Even though the camera is steady, the subject moves during the exposure so the subject looks blurred when the shutter button is pressed. What you can do to reduce the blurring · Select (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. · Select a higher ISO sensitivity to make the shutter speed faster, and press the shutter button before the subject moves. Notes · The anti-blur function is enabled in the factory default settings so that the camera shake is reduced automatically. However, this is not effective for subject blur. · Besides, camera shake and subject blur occur frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such as those encountered in (Twilight) mode or (Twilight Portrait) mode. In that case, shoot with the above tips in mind. 8 Basic techniques for better images 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: Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives lig ...