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1
Prepare the battery pack
2
Insert the battery pack.
Push the back part of the battery pack
gently until it clicks into place.
2
Turn the camera on/set the clock
3
Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (not
supplied)
Terminal side
Lift out the inlet plug and
connect to the wall outlet
(wall socket).
1
Select
2
.
Press the POWER button.
Lighting
Labeled side
Battery charger
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
all the way in until it clicks.
3
CHARGE lamp
1
Light on: Charging
Plug
Light off: Completed (Practical charge)
When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted
Set the clock with the control
button.
Select the date display format with v/V, then press
z.
If you continue charging the battery pack for about
one more hour (until it is fully charged), the
charge will last slightly longer.
Clock Set
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
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3
12 : 00
OK
Select the image size for use
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1
Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value
with v/V, then press z.
Select a mode.
Still image:
2
Press
3
Select the size with v / V.
(Image Size).
Up to 10x15cm/4x6"print
33pics
Appx. Image Capacity
Clock Set
Select
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
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1
AM
Cancel
• Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by.
• 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 battery charger from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the
battery pack from the battery charger.
• The time required to fully charge the battery pack (supplied) from when it is completely discharged at a
temperature of 25°C (77°F) is approximately 330 min., and the practical charging time is approximately
270 min. Charging may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions.
Digital Still Camera
The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory. t “User’s Guide/
Troubleshooting” (page 26)
1
.
12 : 00
OK
AM
Cancel
Movie:
Image Size
Insert the charged battery pack.
3
Select [OK] with B, then press z.
Select
• The screen above is for still images.
• For movies, select [640(Fine)] (“Memory Stick PRO
Duo” only), [640(Standard)] or [160].
.
Clock Set
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
Operating Instructions
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Before operating the unit, please read this manual and “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (separate
volume) thoroughly, and retain them for future reference.
Battery eject lever
Open the battery/
“Memory Stick Duo”
cover.
1
4
10 : 30
OK
AM
Cancel
Press
(Image Size) to
complete the setting.
• To cancel, select [Cancel] and press z.
Insert the battery pack while
pressing the battery eject lever
with the tip of the battery.
Close the battery/
“Memory Stick Duo”
cover.
button
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Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC
(Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable
oil based ink.
Checking the accessories supplied
• Battery charger BC-CSG (1)
• A/V cable (1) (DSC-W30/W40)
• Wrist strap (1) (DSC-W30/W50/
W70)
• Rechargeable battery pack
NP-BG1 (1)/Battery case (1)
• Neck strap (1) (DSC-W40)
A “Memory Stick Duo” is not
supplied.
The camera has its own internal
memory 58 MB (DSC-W70) or
32 MB (DSC-W30/W40/W50),
however, purchase of a
“Memory Stick Duo” is
recommended for shooting more
images.
“Memory Stick Duo”: you can
use a “Memory Stick Duo”
with your camera.
Using the AC Adaptor
To change the date and time
On still image sizes
You can connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not
supplied). t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 18).
Select [Clock Set] in the
(Setup) screen and perform the procedure in step 3 above.
t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (pages 46 and 55)
For details on the image size t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 15)
• USB, A/V cable for multiuse terminal (1)
(DSC-W50/W70)
• CD-ROM (Cyber-shot
application software) (1)
• USB cable (1) (DSC-W30/
W40)
• Operating instructions: “Read
This First” (this manual) (1)
Other memory cards cannot
be used.
• Operating instructions: “User’s
Guide/Troubleshooting” (1)
• For details on “Memory Stick
Duo” t “User’s Guide/
Troubleshooting” (page 95)
Up to A3/11×17"print
No. of images
On the clock display
Press POWER button to turn on and check the remaining battery on the LCD screen.
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
• If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 3-1, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.
6M (DSC-W30/W40/W50 the
default setting)
Up to A4/8×10"print
When turning on the power
3:21)
Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio
• Unless you set the clock, the Clock Set screen appears each time the camera is turned on.
• Do not touch the lens portion as the cover opens and the lens portion extends. Also, do not leave the camera
with the lens portion extended for a long period of time with the power off as this may cause malfunction.
• The following screen appears when the camera is turned on for the second time or afterwards.
5M (DSC-W70)
Up to A4/8×10"print
3M
Up to 13×18cm/5×7"print
2M
Up to 10×15cm/4×6"print
VGA
For E-mail
16:92)
Display On 16:9 HDTV3)
Battery
remaining
indicator
Battery
remaining
guidelines
Sufficient
power
remaining
Battery half full
Battery low,
recording/
playback will
stop soon.
Change the battery with
fully charged one, or charge
the battery. (The warning
indicator flashes.)
1)
• The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances.
“Memory Stick”: you cannot
use a “Memory Stick” with
your camera.
Guidelines
7M (DSC-W70 the default
setting)
To check the remaining battery time
• It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining indicator appears.
• Soft carrying case (1)
(DSC-W40)
Image size
2)
To remove the battery pack
Slide the battery eject lever to pull the battery pack out. Be sure not to drop the battery pack
when pulling it out.
Battery eject lever
3)
To turn off the power
Press the POWER button again.
• 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).
Printing
Less
Fine
More
Rough
Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 89)
By using a Memory Stick slot or USB connection, you can enjoy higher quality images.
On the recordable number of still images and recordable time of movies
Recordable number of still images and recordable time of movies vary depending on the image
size selected.
For details on recordable number or time t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 24)
Changing the language setting
Notes
To use your camera abroad — Power sources
• Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for the first time.
• The LCD screen is 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. These points are
normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
• The camera is a precision instrument. Be careful not
Hook
to bump the lens or the LCD screen, and not to apply
force to it. Attach the strap to prevent the camera
from damage by being dropped, etc.
You can use your camera, the battery charger, and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) in
any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
• Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a
malfunction.
Still images
You can change the screen display to show messages in a specified language. To change the
language setting, press MENU to display the menu screen. Select
(Setup) with the control
button, then, select [ A Language] in
(Setup1), and select the desired language. t “User’s
1
Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 53)
Movies
Maximum number
of recordable
images
Maximum
recordable time
• The number of recordable images and time can differ according to shooting conditions.
To remove a “Memory Stick Duo”
Access lamp
Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover, then push the
“Memory Stick Duo” in once.
When the access lamp is lit
Never remove the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” or turn off
the power. The data may be corrupted.
• Designed for use with compatible Sony batteries.
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be
found at our Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/
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Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
5
Holding the camera
1
2
Select a mode.
Still image (auto adjustment
mode):
Select
Shoot still images (Scene Selection)
1
Shoot with the shutter button.
Still image:
Press and hold the
shutter button halfway
down to focus.
.
AE/AF lock indicator
Flashing t lit/beeps
Select the desired mode of Scene
Selection ( ,
,
, ,
,
,
).
Press the shutter button
fully down.
The shutter sounds.
High Sensitivity
6
1
View/delete images
2
Press
(Playback).
VGA
3/9
• If you press
button
when the camera is
powered off, the camera
is turned on in the
playback mode.
101-0003
/
VOLUME
Still image: the image size is displayed
Movie:
Function Guide
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BACK/NEXT
Shoot without flash
in low-light
reducing blur
Movie:
Select an image with b/B.
lever
is displayed
Movie:
lever
Select
.
• For details on modes, see below.
To play back a movie, press z.
2
AF range finder frame
Finder
Position the subject in the center of the focus
frame.
Zoom lever
STD
Shoot with the shutter button.
640
Movie:
Press the shutter button
fully down.
101_0010
STOP
REC
button
To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.
Using the flash for
still images
VGA
96
Darker
down.
On Function Guide
Using the zoom
The operational instructions displayed on the Function Guide are automatically turned off in a
few seconds.
When you want to cancel the Function Guide, press the Shutter Button half way down.
You can set the Function Guide not to be displayed on the
(Setup) screen. t “User’s Guide/
Troubleshooting” (page 48)
Zoom lever
Image Brightness(EV)
Shooting close-up
(Macro)
VGA
96
Using the
self-timer
• Change the position of the mode dial.
To delete images
1 Display the image you want to delete and press
(Delete).
2 Select [Delete] with v, then press z.
S AF
Brighter
(Playback) again.
• Press and hold the shutter button halfway
S AF
Changing Image
Brightness (EV)
(Adjusting
exposure)
• Movies with the image size [160] are displayed a size
smaller.
To return to the shooting mode
• Press
96
VOLUME
Control button
Using the control button
VGA
Playback bar
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REV/CUE
Rewind/Fast forward: b/B
(Return to normal playback: z)
Volume: v/V
Stop playback: z
(Screen display
switch) button
Control button
B
10/10
00:00:03
• When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function.
For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting”
(page 47)
• You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie.
To cancel the Scene Selection
Set the mode dial to other than the mode of Scene Selection.
To cancel the deletion
Select [Exit], then press z.
S AF
Delete
Exit
BACK/NEXT
Changing Image Brightness (EV) (Adjusting exposure)
Before Step 2, press b (
) on the control button.
Adjust the image brightness with v (Brighter) / V (Darker).
Using the self-timer
Before Step 2, press V (
No indicator
) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
Darker
Brighter
Image Brightness(EV)
Darker
Image Brightness(EV)
Brighter
Darker
Toward –
Selecting a flash mode for still images
Before step 2, press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
Flash Auto
Strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting)
Flash forced on
SL
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
• Shooting distance (when [ISO] is set to [Auto])
DSC-W70
W side: Approx. 0.2 to 3.7 m (7 7/8 inches to 12 feet 1 3/4 inches)
T side: Approx. 0.3 to 2.1 m (11 7/8 inches to 6 feet 10 3/4 inches)
DSC-W30/W40/W50
W side: Approx. 0.2 to 4.2 m (7 7/8 inches to 13 feet 9 3/8 inches)
T side: Approx. 0.3 to 2.2 m (11 7/8 inches to 7 feet 2 5/8 inches)
• The flash strobes twice. The first time is to adjust the light quantity.
Shooting close-up (Macro)
Before step 2, press B (
Slide
Shoot without flash in low-light
reducing blur
Setting the 10-second delay self-timer
) on the control button.
Setting the 2-second delay self-timer
Shoot landscapes with distant
focus
Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp
flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter
operates.
Soft snap
Twilight*
Self-timer lamp
To cancel, press V again.
• If you use the 2-second delay self-timer, you may
prevent blur.
If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on
• The shortest shooting distance is 50 cm (19 3/4 inches). Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode (left) when
shooting a subject closer than the shortest shooting distance.
• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing
slowly and the beep does not sound. Recompose the shot and focus again.
Cancel playback zoom: z
Viewing an index screen
Slide
(Index) lever and select an image with v/V/b/B.
To return to the single-image screen, press z. To display the next (previous) index screen, press
b/B.
Shoot subject with soft
background
VGA
3/9
Shoot low light scene without
flash
Twilight portrait*
Shoot portraits in low light with
flash
Snow
– Moving fast
– Reflective light or with a lustrous finish
– Flashing
– Backlit
If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight up.
However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition.
If you press
(Screen display switch) button longer (above), the backlight brightens. If you
press again, the backlight is cancelled.
To identify items on the screen
t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 19)
To turn off the LCD screen
Press
(Screen display switch) button (above) repeatedly. Use the finder (above) for saving
battery power, or shooting images when it is difficult to confirm using the LCD screen.
BACK/NEXT
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VOLUME
To delete images in index mode
1 While an index screen is displayed, press
control button, then press z.
(Delete) and select [Select] with v/V on the
2 Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z to display the
indicator on the selected image.
(Delete)
Green selection frame
To cancel a selection
Select an image you have previously selected for deletion, then press z
to delete the
indicator from the image.
* The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended.
To use the functions set by the control button with Scene Selection
To brighten up the display (DSC-W50/W70 only)
101-0003
• SINGLE DISPLAY
Shoot whitish scene brightly
Subjects difficult to focus on are:
– Distant from the camera and dark
– The contrast between the subject and its
background is poor.
– Seen through glass
lever.
Adjust the portion: v/V/b/B
• SINGLE DISPLAY
• Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended.
• The in-focus range becomes narrow, and the complete subject may not entirely be in focus.
• The Auto Focus speed drops.
Setting all the way to the W side: Approx. 2 cm (13/16 inches)
Setting all the way to the T side: Approx. 30 cm (11 7/8 inches)
Shoot waterside scene with rich
blue color
lever while displaying a still image.
To undo the zoom, press
To store enlarged images: [Trimming] t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 45)
To cancel, press B again.
Shortest shooting distance from the lens surface
Beach
Landscape
Brighter
Toward +
• 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.
• For details on the exposure t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 14)
No indicator
To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)
The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions.
High sensitivity
Not using the self-timer
To delete the displayed scale bar, press b again.
Image Brightness(EV)
Scene Selection modes
Before shooting in step 2, select the settings with the control button. Some functions are not
available, depending on the Scene Selection mode. When you press the button to select functions
that cannot be combined with Scene Selection, a beep sounds. t “User’s Guide/
Troubleshooting” (page 29)
SELECT
3 Press
TO NEXT
(Delete).
4 Select [OK] with B, then press z.
• To delete all the images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] with v/V in step 1 instead of [Select], then
press z.