Sony DSC-W12 Operating Instructions
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this manual 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-W1/W12 Serial - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
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-W1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
and sound of this camera. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again. "Memory Stick" For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" repairable. If moisture condensation occurs, see page 116 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera. Do not expose the camera to sand or dust Using the camera - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
™ or ® marks are not used in all cases in this manual. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO Duo", , "MagicGate" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is a trademark of - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
started Preparing batteries 11 Charging the batteries 11 Inserting the batteries 13 Using the AC adaptor 16 Using your camera abroad 16 Turning on/off your camera 17 How to use the control button 17 Setting the date and time 18 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 20 - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
VCD2 94 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 96 Warnings and messages 106 Self-diagnosis display 108 Additional information Number of images that can be saved or shooting time 109 Menu items 110 SET UP items 114 Precautions 116 On "Memory Stick 117 On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries .......118 On - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
C Shutter button (25) D Microphone E Self-timer lamp (29)/ AF illuminator (31, 114) F Lens G RESET button (96) H Speaker I Tripod receptacle J Battery cover (13) K OPEN button (13) L Flash (30) M Finder window N Jack/"Memory Stick" cover O DC IN jack (16) P A/V OUT (MONO) jack (39) Q Access lamp (20 - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
G For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button 1 7 (26) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button (63)/ (Index) 2 8 button (38) H Mode dial (10, 110) I Hook for wrist strap 9 J (USB) jack (84) 3 Attaching the strap 4 5 q; 6 A (Display/LCD on/off) button C LCD screen (32) For details on the - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
Mode dial Before using your camera, set the desired mark on the mode dial to the POWER lamp side , you can set various shooting functions using menus (pages 45 and 110). M (Manual exposure shooting) You can manually adjust the aperture value and the shutter speed (page 51). In addition, you can - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
time and the available playback time. For this reason, the camera may turn off with the lens portion extended when you switch the mode dial. In this case, replace the batteries with new ones or fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. We recommend using the supplied Nickel-Metal Hydride - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
using them. • If you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries before fully using up the existing charge, the low battery warning may be displayed sooner than expected. This is called the "memory effect."* If this problem occurs, charging the batteries only after using up the existing charge will - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
Getting started Inserting the batteries • To use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the slide show mode (page 64) and leave it that way until the batteries are used up. • Do not peel off the external seals or damage the batteries. Never use batteries from which the seals have been - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
until it locks in place. To remove the batteries Hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward, then open the battery cover and remove the batteries. • Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover. Battery remaining indicator (When using the Nickel-Metal - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
Memory Stick" as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on the conditions of use. • The battery . 150 Approx. 75 • When using Sony alkaline batteries 1) Shooting in the following situations: - - The flash is used - The camera has been turned on and off many - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
used with this camera. • Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by. If any trouble occurs while using has been turned off. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera in any country or region with the battery charger (supplied) or the AC - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
out, and the camera turns off. • Do not leave the camera with the lens portion extended for a long period of time with the batteries or the AC How to use the control button Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Off Off Auto Off - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
v/V on the control button, then press z. Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year). • If the rechargeable button battery (page 117), which provides the power for saving the time data, ever becomes low, the Clock Set screen will appear again. When this - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
Getting started Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2005 / 1 / 1 10 : 00 OK AM Cancel Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2005 / 1 / 1 10 : 30 OK AM Cancel 4 , Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with b/B on the - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
or display images with the "Memory Stick." 3 Access lamp , Close the jack/"Memory Stick" cover until it clicks. To remove a "Memory Stick" Open the jack/"Memory Stick" cover, then push the "Memory Stick" to pop it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading an - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
Shooting still images Setting the still image size Mode dial 5M 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA (E-Mail) Image Size 1 , Set the mode dial to turn on the power. , and • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set to P, M, , , , , or . 2 , Press (Image Size). The Image Size setup - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
data also increases and the number of images that can be recorded on a "Memory Stick" decreases. Refer to the table on the right and choose the image size and It is the highest image quality on this camera. 2) Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
compression (normal) The number of images that can be saved in a "Memory Stick"3) The number of images that can be saved in Fine (Standard)4) ratio), see page 46. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. • - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
• Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating, such as when you press POWER to turn on the power or when the zoom function is working (page 26). • This camera can create new folders and select folders to be stored in the "Memory Stick" (page 47). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with both hands - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
image will be recorded in the "Memory Stick." When the recording lamp (page 9) goes out, you can shoot the next image. • When operating the camera using batteries, if you do not operate the camera for a while during recording or playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
image you shot - Quick Review Review VGA 101 8/8 101-0029 lens portion while it is operating. • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting movie (page 77). Zoom Your camera is equipped with zoom functions that enlarge the image using optical zoom and two types of digital processing. Digital - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
zoom: • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The or indicators flashes, and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center. Smart zoom When you purchase your camera, it is set to smart zoom. The maximum zoom scale depends on the selected image - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
way to the W side: Approx. 6 cm (2 3/8 inches) from the lens surface When the zoom is set all the way to the T side: Approx. 30 cm (11 7/8 inches) from the lens surface 28 1 , Set the mode dial to , and press B ( ) on the control - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
Press V ( ) on the control button again. The indicator disappears from the LCD screen. • If you press the shutter button while standing in front of the camera, the focus and the exposure may not be correctly set. 29 - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
Selecting a flash mode VGA 101 96 S AF , Set the mode dial to , and press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly to select a flash mode. Each time you press v ( ), the indicator changes as follows. No indicator (Auto): The flash automatically strobes when shooting images in a dark place or - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
The AF illuminator does not operate when the mode dial is set to or . • The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there are no problems with safety, directly looking into the AF illuminator emitter at close range is not recommended. m S AF 30 F2.8 When this function is not needed, set - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
Finder The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image and remains on, you can start shooting (page 25). • When the LCD screen is turned off: - The digital zoom does not function (page 27). - [AF Mode] is set to [Single] (page 49). - If - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
: Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Off Off Auto Off SELECT Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Day&Time Date Off Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
is recommended. Landscape mode Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot landscapes, etc. Candle mode You can record parties, candle services and other candlelit scenes without spoiling the candlelight atmosphere. The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended. Beach mode - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
Shooting still images Soft snap mode This mode lets you shoot skin colors in brighter and warmer tones for more beautiful pictures. In addition, the soft focus effect creates a gentle atmosphere for portraits of people, flowers, etc. Mode dial 1 , Set the mode dial to , , , , or . VGAFINE 101 98 - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
images. When the shutter speed is 1/6 second or slower, the camera automatically activates the NR slow shutter function and "NR" is indicated Press the shutter button fully down. r Capturing Then the screen turns black. r Processing Finally, when "Processing" disappears, the image has been - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
-image) screen VGA 101 8/9 101-0008 2005 1 1 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME • SINGLE DISPLAY • SINGLE DISPLAY You can view images shot with your camera almost immediately on the LCD screen. You can select the following three methods for viewing images. Single (single-image) screen You can view one - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
VGA 101 3/9 Viewing an index (nine-image/sixteen-image) screen 101-0003 2005 1 1 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME • SINGLE DISPLAY • SINGLE DISPLAY 2 , Select the desired still image with b/B on the control button. b : To display the preceding image B : To display the next image , Press (index) once - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
(black) of the A/V connecting cable to the left audio jack. • Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera instructions supplied with the TV. 3 , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Press b/B on the control button to select the desired image. • When using your camera - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
TV with a video input jack and the A/V connecting cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
101 2/9 VGA 101 2/9 101-0002 2005 1 1 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME Delete Exit BACK/NEXT 1 , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the camera. Press b/B on the control button to select the image you want to delete. • Note that you cannot restore deleted images. 2 , Press (Delete). The image has - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
Deleting images in index (nine-image/sixteen-image) mode Delete Exit Select All In This Folder 1 , While an index (nine-image/ sixteen-image) screen (page 38) is displayed, press (Delete). • Note that you cannot restore deleted images. Delete Exit Select All In This Folder SELECT TO NEXT 2 , - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
a "Memory Stick" 1 , Insert the "Memory Stick" you want to format into the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to record images; this process is also called "initialization." • The "Memory Stick" supplied with your camera and commercially available "Memory Stick" are - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
: 1 2 Format All data will be erased Ready? OK Cancel 2 , Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the power. 3 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v/V on the control button. Select [Format] with B, then press B. Select [OK] with v, then press z. To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] with - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
Before advanced operations Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera Changing the menu settings a Set the mode dial to , P, M or . The usage of the menus and SET UP screen items is described below. b Press MENU. - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
the items in the SET UP screen a Set the mode dial to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Off Off Auto Off SELECT b Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
number one higher than the largest number in the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. To cancel folder creation Select [Cancel] in step 2 or 3. • Once you create a new folder, you cannot delete the new folder with the camera. • Images are recorded in the newly created folder - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
Advanced still image shooting Choosing a focus range c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, finder frame then select [Multi AF] or - AF range finder Multipoint AF ( ) The camera calculates the distance in five areas to the left, right, top, bottom and in the center of the image, letting you shoot using - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
Set the mode dial to SET UP. b Select (Camera) with v, [AF Mode] with B/v, and select the desired mode with B/v/V, then press z. Camera AF Mode: xSingle Digital Zoom: Monitor Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: • When shooting using the finder with the LCD screen - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
Shooting techniques When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame, or when using Center AF, the camera may focus on the center instead of on the subject at the edge of the frame. In a case like this, use AF lock to focus - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
and should be used as a reference. • If you point the lens up or down, the error increases. • The distance selection is limited according at the lower left of the LCD screen changes to "Return", and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode. c Select a shutter speed with v/ V. VGA FINE 101 - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
is set to (Forced flash) or (No flash). Return SAF 200 F2.8 0EV e Shoot the image. To use the Quick Review, closeups (Macro) or self-timer function, or to change the flash mode After step 4, press z to cancel the manual exposure setup mode. The "Return" indicator changes to "Set". To cancel the - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
pictures. Exposure is the amount of light that the CCD of the digital still camera is able to receive. This value changes according to the combination aperture Aperture is the diaphragm of the lens part which adjusts the amount of light entering the camera. The aperture setting value is called the - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
Adjusting the exposure - EV adjustment You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the camera. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (difference between light and dark) between the subject and the - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
back a single image (page 37) or during Quick Review (page 26). • The histogram does not appear in the following cases: - When recording in the digital zoom area - When the image size is may not appear for images recorded using other cameras. Advanced still image shooting • The histogram also appears - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
When shooting a dark subject that fills the frame, the camera may judge that the subject is dark and set a not overexposed (white out) or underexposed (black out). Try various images with different exposures to ( ) Metering is performed for only a part of the subject. This lets you shoot images - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
Mode dial MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to P, M, , , , , , or . b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Metering Mode) with b/B, then select the desired metering mode with v/V. d When selecting [Spot] in step 3, position the spot metering cross hair on one point of the subject you - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
lights that flicker, the white balance adjustment function may not work correctly even though you select (Fluorescent). • When the flash strobes, the manual setting is canceled, and the image is recorded in [Auto]. • Some of the white balance settings are restricted based on the position of - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
one shooting depends on the image size and image quality settings. Mode dial Shutter MENU Control button • When the battery power decreases with use or the capacity of the "Memory Stick" is full, recording stops even if you press and hold the shutter button. a Set the mode dial to , P, M, , or - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
page 65 to play back images recorded in Multi Burst mode using this camera. • For the number of images that can be recorded in Multi Burst mode effects - Picture Effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects. B&W The picture is monochrome (black and white). Sepia The picture - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 61
Mode dial Shutter Advanced still image shooting MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to P, M, , , , , , or . b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select [PFX] (P. Effect) with b/ B, then select the desired mode with v/V. d Shoot the image. To cancel Picture Effects Select [Off] in step 3. 61 - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
Cancel BACK/NEXT e Select [OK] with v, then press z. To cancel the selection In step 5, select [Cancel]. When multiple folders are created in the "Memory Stick" When the first or last image in the folder is displayed, the following indicators appear on the screen. : Moves to the previous folder - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
Advanced still image viewing Enlarging a portion of a still image You can enlarge a part of an image up to five times the original size. You can also record to the index screen (page 38). • You can enlarge the images displayed with the Quick Review function (page 26) by performing steps c to e. 63 - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
image size of 3:2. • You cannot trim images displayed with Quick Review. 64 Playing back successive images - Slide Show You can play back all images in the selected folder. All: Plays back all images stored in the "Memory Stick." Repeat On: Plays back images in a continuous loop. Off: After all the - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 65
checking the image. Mode dial Control button • When Multi Burst images are played back on a computer or on a camera without the Multi Burst function, the 16 frames you shot will be displayed at the same time as part of one image. • You cannot cut the Multi Burst image. MENU Control button 65 - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 66
Playing back continuously a Set the mode dial to . b Select the Multi Burst image with b/B. The selected Multi Burst image is played back continuously. M 1M 101 14/14 101-0014 2005 1 1 10:30PM PAUSE BACK/NEXT VOLUME To pause playback Press z. To resume playback, press z again. The playback - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 67
images - Protect This function protects images against accidental erasure. Mode dial MENU Control button • Note that formatting the "Memory Stick" erases all the data in the "Memory Stick" even if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered. • It may take some time to protect the - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 68
a small size to a large size, the image quality deteriorates. • 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. - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 69
Print (DPOF) mark You can mark still images shot with your camera that you want to have printed. This function is convenient when you have images printed at a shop or using a printer that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or a PictBridge compliant printer. Mode dial MENU - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 70
f Repeat step 5 to mark other images. g Press MENU. h Select [OK] with B, then press z. The mark turns white. The mark setting is completed. To unmark marks Select the images to be unmarked with v/ V/b/B in step 5, then press z. To unmark all the marks in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 71
to a PictBridge compliant printer Preparing the camera Set the USB mode on the camera to connect the camera with a printer. Mode dial Even printer. • We recommend that you use the fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries or the AC Adaptor (not supplied) is recommended to prevent the power from - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 72
Printing images You can select the image and print it. Set up the camera following the procedure on page 71, and connect the printer. MENU Control Date Off Quantity 1 Exit OK • Setting items that the printer does not support cannot be displayed. e Select [Quantity] with v/V, select the number of sheets - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 73
Still image printing (PictBridge printer) f Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. The image is printed. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the (Not disconnect USB cable) indicator appears on the LCD screen. Printing 1/3 Exit To cancel printing Select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 74
Off Quantity 1 Exit OK • Setting items that the printer does not support cannot be displayed. h Select [Quantity] with v/V, select the number of (refer to "In index (nine-image/sixteen-image) mode"). Set up the camera following the procedure on page 71, and connect the printer. * An index print - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 75
press z. The print setting screen appears. 1M 101 2/9 Print Index Off Date Off Quantity 1 Exit OK • Setting items that the printer does not support cannot be displayed. e Select [Index] with v, then select [On] with b/B. f Select [Quantity] with v/V, select the number of sheets laid side-by-side - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 76
In index (nine-image/ sixteen-image) mode a Press (index) to display the index (nine-image) screen. Press (index) twice to display a sixteen-image index screen. b Press MENU. The menu appears. c Select (Print) with B, then press z. d Select [Select] with b/B, then press z. e Select the desired image - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 77
shutter button fully down. "REC" appears on the screen and the camera starts recording the image and sound. STD 640 101 REC 00:00: [160]. • [640(Fine)] can be recorded only on "Memory Stick PRO." • Recording stops when the "Memory Stick" is full. e Press the shutter button fully down again to - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 78
. • The procedure for viewing movies on a TV is the same as that for viewing still images (page 39). • The moving images recorded using earlier Sony models may be also displayed a size smaller. 101_0010 2005 1 1 10:30PM STOP REV/CUE VOLUME Playback bar To stop playback Press z again. To adjust - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 79
Deleting movies You can delete unwanted movies. Mode dial Control button • You cannot delete protected movies. • Note that you cannot restore deleted movies. In single-image mode a Set the mode dial to . b Display the movie you want to delete with b/B. c Press (Delete). The movie has not yet - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 80
b, then press z. Cutting movies You can cut movies, or delete unnecessary portions of movies. This is the recommended function to use when the "Memory Stick" capacity is insufficient, or when you attach movies to your e-mail messages. Note that the original movie is deleted when you cut it. The - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 81
Mode dial MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to . b Select the movie you want to cut using b/B. c Press MENU. The menu appears. d Select (Divide) with B, then press z. Next, select [OK] with v, then press z. The playback of the movie starts. e Decide on a cutting point. Press the center z - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 82
When neither a USB connector nor a "Memory Stick" slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. http://www.sony.net/ Contents of the CD-ROM x USB Driver This driver is needed in order to connect the camera to a computer. When using Windows XP - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 83
using Windows XP, you need not install the USB driver. Once the USB driver is installed, you need not install the USB driver. a Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect your camera to your computer at this time. The install menu screen appears - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 84
your computer a Insert the "Memory Stick" with the images you want to copy into the camera. • Use fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). If you attempt to copy image files using batteries with little remaining charge, the batteries may run out, causing copying - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 85
images on your computer P Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the "Memory Stick," or turning off the camera during a USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click on the tasktray. Double-click here 2 Click (Sony DSC), then click [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 86
(page 84). Click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard], then click [OK]. The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" screen appears. b Click [Next]. The images stored on the "Memory Stick" are displayed. c Click the checkbox of images that you do not want to copy - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 87
b Double-click the desired image file. The image is displayed. Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders in the "Memory Stick." Example: when viewing folders on Windows XP Folder containing image data which was recorded using the - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 88
Folder 101MSDCF to 999MSDCF File name DSC0ssss.JPG MOV0ssss.MPG MOV0ssss.THM File meaning • Still image files shot in - Normal mode (page 24) - Burst mode (page 59) - Multi Burst mode (page 60) • Movie files (page 77) • Index image files recorded simultaneously in movie mode (page 77) • ssss - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 89
Memory Stick," you can view that image again on your camera by copying the image file in the computer to a "Memory Stick." • Step 1 is not necessary when the file name set with your camera the images shot with your camera. When you install "Picture Package," the USB driver is also installed at the - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 90
the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. • If you have not yet installed the USB driver (page 83), do not connect the camera to the computer before you install the "Picture Package" software (except for Windows XP). b Click [Picture Package]. "Choose Setup - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 91
screen appears after you install the application software, follow the instructions. • Normally "Picture Package" and "Date" folders are created My Picture" folder, and all of the image files recorded with the camera are copied into these folders. • Windows XP is set so that [Copy automatically]. 91 - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 92
use of the application software, click at the upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help. Technical support of "Picture Package" is provided by the Pixela User Support Center. For more information, refer to the enclosed information with the CD-ROM. Viewing images on a computer Click - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. When a USB connector is not provided on your computer When neither a USB connector nor a "Memory Stick" slot is provided, you can copy images using an additional device. See the Sony Website for details. http - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
newly recognized icon on the desktop. The contents of the "Memory Stick" inserted in your camera appear. 2 Double-click [DCIM]. 3 Double-click the folder you install "ImageMixer VCD2." Technical support of "ImageMixer VCD2" is provided by the Pixela User Support Center. For more information, refer - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 95
OS: Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) The above OS must be installed at the factory. CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, PowerMac G3/G4 series Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended.) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation: approximately 250 MB Display: 1024 × 768 dots or - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 96
and time are cleared.) RESET button 3 Should your camera still not work properly, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Battery and power Symptom The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 97
camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries (page 17). • The batteries are discharged. p Turn on the camera again (page 17). p Install charged batteries (page 13). Troubleshooting lens farther digital zoom • [Digital Zoom] is set to [Smart] or [Off] in the p Set [Digital - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 98
black and white). Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject. Noise appears in the image when you view the LCD screen in a dark place. Cause Solution • [Digital p This phenomenon is not a malfunction. • The camera is functioning to increase the visibility of the LCD - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 99
Stick" is full. • The battery remining charge is insufficient, so you can only shoot one frame. p Delete unnecessary images saved in the "Memory Stick" (pages 41 and 79). p Install charged batteries. - p Set [Red Eye Reduction] in the SET UP settings to [On] (pages 31 and 114). Troubleshooting - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 100
playback starts. playback starts due to the image processing. p This is not a malfunction. The image does not • The video output signal setting of your camera in p Change the setting (pages 46 and 115). appear on the TV screen. the SET UP settings is incorrect. • The connection is not correct - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 101
camera cannot delete an image. You have deleted an image by mistake. The resizing function does not work. Cause Solution • The image is protected. p Cancel the protection (page 67). • The write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick set the "Memory Stick" write-protect the USB driver. Cause - - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 102
Cause • The camera is turned off. • The battery level is low driver (page 83). p Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the supplied USB cable (page 84). p Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 85, 86, 91 and 93). p Shoot using a "Memory Stick" formatted by your camera - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 103
disk (pages 85, 86, 91 and 93). You cannot print an - image. p Check the printer settings. Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. • Copied to a wrong folder. p Copy them to an available folder, such as "101MSDCF" (page 89). "Memory Stick" Symptom You cannot insert - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 104
message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. You cannot print images. • The camera is not connected to the printer. • The printer is cannot be date-inserted part. image. printed with the date inserted. Set [Date] to [Off] and print it. - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 105
does not work. You cannot identify an indicator on the screen. The lens gets fogged. The camera becomes warm when you use it for the long time. The lens does not move when you turn off the camera. Cause Solution • The battery level is low. (The E indicator appears.) • The AC Adaptor (not supplied - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 106
, or create a new folder. Cannot create more folders • The folder whose first three digits of the name is "999" exists in the "Memory Stick." You cannot create any folders. Cannot record • The camera cannot record images in the selected folder. Select a different folder (page 47). File error - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 107
battery time left. • Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light. Use the flash, mount the camera on a tripod, or otherwise secure the camera in place. • A problem with the lens caused an error. • 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded only using "Memory Stick PRO." Insert a "Memory Stick - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 108
E:91: ss E:92: ss Cause Countermeasure There is trouble with your camera's hardware. • Turn the power off and on again (page 17). The camera cannot read or write • Re-insert the "Memory Stick" several data on the "Memory Stick." times. An unformatted "Memory Stick" • Format the "Memory Stick - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 109
the capacity of the "Memory Stick," the image size, and the image quality. Refer to the following charts when you choose a "Memory Stick." • The number of (2694) Movie 640(Fine) 640(Standard) 160 16MB - 0:00:42 0:11:12 32MB - 0:01:27 0:22:42 64MB - 0:02:56 0:45:39 128MB - 0:05:54 1:31:33 MSX - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 110
Menu items Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the position of the mode dial or the setting. Factory settings are indicated with x. When the mode dial is set to Item Mode (REC Mode) Setting Multi Burst Burst xNormal Description - Records a continuous burst of 16 frames within a - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 111
Item (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) Setting xFine / Standard Multi Burst Burst xNormal 1/7.5 / 1/15 / x1/30 (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) + / xNormal / - B&W / Sepia / xOff + / xNormal / - (Contrast) + / xNormal / - (Sharpness) + / xNormal / - 1) This does not appear - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 112
Item Mode (REC Mode)1) M (Interval)2) Setting Multi Burst Burst xNormal 1/7.5 / 1/15 / x1/30 (Flash Level)3) PFX (P.Effect) + / xNormal / - B&W / Sepia / xOff Description - Records a continuous burst of 16 frames within a single still image (page 60). - Records continuously (page 59). - Records - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 113
When the mode dial is set to Item (Folder) (Protect) (DPOF) Setting OK / Cancel - - (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) - Interval Image Repeat Start Cancel 5M / 3M / 1M / VGA / Cancel (counter clockwise) / (clockwise) / OK / Cancel OK / Cancel Description Selects the folder containing - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 114
Camera) Item AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/time Setting xSingle / Monitor xSmart / Precision / Off Day&Time / Date / xOff Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review seconds. You cannot shoot the next image during this period. (Memory Stick Tool) Item Format Setting OK / Cancel Create REC. Folder - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 115
camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge faster. Displayed only when you are using the camera with the batteries. Cancel Description - Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the "Memory Stick" is changed or the recording folder is changed. - Resets the - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 116
cannot be repaired. On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 117
MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this camera. 3) Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. 4) 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded and played back only using "Memory Stick PRO" or "Memory Stick PRO Duo." • "Memory Stick" formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 118
release its lock. Note on using "Memory Stick PRO" (not supplied) "Memory Stick PRO" with a capacity up to 1GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera. On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries Effective use of the battery • Battery performance decreases in lowtemperature surroundings, and - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 119
, and is different for each battery. 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., manganese batteries, alkaline dry cells, primary lithium - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 120
+104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) Dimensions 91 × 60 × 36.3 mm (3 5/8 × 2 3/8 × 1 7/16 inches) (W/H/D, excluding maximum protrusions) Mass Approx. 250 g (8.8 oz) (including two batteries, "Memory Stick" and wrist strap) Microphone Electret condenser microphone Speaker - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 121
oz) x Accessories • HR6 (size AA) Ni-MH batteries (DSC-W1: 2, DSC-W12: 4) • Battery case (DSC-W1: 1, DSC-W12: 2) • BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH Battery charger (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) • USB cable (1) • A/V connecting cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • "Memory Stick" (32 MB) (1) • CD-ROM (USB driver SPVD - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 122
(56)/ Picture effect indicator (60) H Low battery warning indicator (107) I Manual exposure setup mode indicator (51) J Macro indicator Memory Stick" capacity indicator S Self-diagnosis display (108)/ Date/time indicator (33) T ISO number indicator (110) U Histogram indicator (55) V Menu/Guide - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 123
7 8 A Recording mode indicator (77) B Battery remaining indicator (14) C White balance indicator (57) D Low battery warning indicator (107) E Metering mode indicator (56 ) L Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity indicator M Self-diagnosis display (108) N Self-timer indicator (29) O Menu/Guide menu (45) - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 124
indicator (62) L Recording folder indicator (47) 124 M Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity indicator N Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder /time of the playback image (33)/Menu/Guide menu (45) • Pressing MENU switches the menu/guide menu on/off. Page numbers in parentheses - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 125
indicator (47) I Number of images recorded in selected folder J Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity indicator K Counter (78) L Playback image (78) M Playback bar (78) N Menu/Guide menu (45) • Pressing MENU switches the menu/guide menu on/off. Page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 126
function 17 Auto Review 114 A/V connecting cable 39 B Battery life 15, 119 Battery remaining indicator 14 91, 93 Cutting movies 80 D Daylight 57 Daylight synchro 30 DC plug 16 Deleting movies 79 Deleting still images 41 Digital Memory Stick 20 Install 83, 89, 95 ISO 110 J JPG 88 126 - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 127
LCD Backlight 115 LCD backlight on/off 32 M Manual exposure 51 Memory Stick 43, 117 Menu settings 45, 110 Metering mode /off 17 Precautions 116 Precision digital zoom 27 Print (DPOF) mark 69 Program auto shooting 10 Protect 67 PTP 82, 93, 115 Q Quick Review 26 R Red Eye Reduction 31 - Sony DSC-W12 | Operating Instructions - Page 128
71, 84 USB connection 71, 84 USB driver 83 USB jack 71, 84 USB mode 82 Using your camera abroad 16 V VGA 22 Viewing images on paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Additional information on this product and answers to
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Digital Still Camera
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual 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-W1/W12
Serial No.
DSC-W1/W12
© 2004 Sony Corporation
Getting started
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Shooting still images
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Viewing still images
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Deleting still images
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Before advanced operations
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Advanced still image shooting
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Advanced still image viewing
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Still image editing
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Still image printing
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(PictBridge printer)
Enjoying movies
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Enjoying images on your computer
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Troubleshooting
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Additional information
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Index
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