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Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-W200 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. © 2007 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 2
(not supplied). Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Notes on the battery pack • Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for the first time. • The battery pack can be charged even if it is not completely this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 3
Table of contents Notes on using your camera 2 Basic techniques for better images 7 Focus - Focusing on a subject Adjustment mode 24 Shooting still images (Scene Selection 28 Shooting with the manual exposure 31 Viewing images 32 Deleting images 34 Learning the various functions - - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 4
Table of contents SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode SETUP: Selecting the shooting Internal Memory Tool 65 Format Settings 66 Main settings - Main Settings 1 66 Beep Function Guide Initialize Main settings - Main Settings 2 67 USB Connect COMPONENT Video Out Shooting Settings - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 5
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 98 Printing at a shop 101 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 103 Warning indicators and messages 114 Others To use your camera abroad - Power sources 117 On the "Memory Stick 118 On the battery pack 120 On the battery charger 121 5 - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 6
Table of contents Index Index ...122 6 - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 7
(page 36), the menus (page 38), and so on. 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 the shutter button fully down suddenly. Press - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 8
took the picture, 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 pressing the shutter button. Subject blur Cause Even though the camera is steady, the subject moves during the exposure so the - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 9
auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust it manually using the functions below. Manual exposure: Allows you to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually (page 31). Adjusting EV: Allows you to adjust the exposure determined by the camera (pages 21, 44). Metering Mode: Allows you to - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 10
(standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Green-tinged Incandescent Reddish The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 48). 10 - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 11
and "image size" A digital image is made up of you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the Pixels 2 Image size: VGA 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels Selecting the image size for use (page 12) Pixel Many pixels - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 12
Basic techniques for better images The default settings are marked with . Image size 12M (4000×3000) 3:21) (4000×2672) 8M (3264×2448) 5M (2592×1944) 3M (2048×1536) Guidelines For prints up to A3+ (13×19") Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio For prints up to A3 (11×17") For prints up to A4 (8.5×11") For - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 13
with [Retouch] on the viewing menu (page 55) or with the supplied software "Picture Motion Browser". The "White circular spots" This is caused by particles when they are close to the lens, can be accentuated by the camera's flash. Camera Subject Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air How can - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 14
button (32) F MENU button (38) G For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (25) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (32, 33) H Hook for strap I Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover J Mode dial (23) K Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (38) Menu off: DISP/ / / (20, 26) When the mode dial is set to - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 15
Identifying parts M "Memory Stick Duo" slot N Battery insertion slot O Access lamp P Battery eject lever Q Multi connector (bottom) Used in the following situations: • Making a USB connection between the camera and the computer. • Making a connection to audio/video input jacks on a TV. • Making a - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 16
Battery remaining Low battery warning (114) Image size (40) Indication Recording mode (42) Metering mode (45) Face Detection (41) SteadyShot flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera (page 8). Zoom scaling (25, 70) Color mode (43) Contrast (50) Sharpness (50) - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 17
screen B Display z RETURN z SET 1.0m z Standby REC ISO400 125 F3.5 +2.0EV 00:00:12 C Display 96 00:00:00 Indication Manual exposure setting mode (31) Function guide for Manual exposure (31) Focus preset distance (46) AE/AF lock (24) Standby a movie/Recording a movie ISO number (44) NR slow shutter - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 18
When playing back still images When playing back movies A Display Indication Battery remaining Image size (40) VOL. B Display N 00:00:12 Volume (32) Print order (DPOF) mark (101) PictBridge connecting (99) Zoom scaling (32) PictBridge connecting (100) • Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 19
Indicators on the screen C Display 8/8 12/12 Indication Playback Media Playback folder (59) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Change folder (59) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Metering mode (45) Flash - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 20
, adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight up. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. • The display becomes may not appear for images recorded using other cameras. • When you set the LCD screen to off, the digital zoom does not function. When you select (flash - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 21
Changing the screen display z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by displaying a histogram A B Dark Bright A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. Press v (DISP) repeatedly to display the histogram inside the screen. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 22
has approximately 31 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. • Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory. When a " - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 23
you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). M: Manual Exposure Shooting mode* Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). t page 31 : Movie recording mode Allows you to - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 24
button 1 Select the desired function from the mode dial. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . When shooting movies: Select . 2 Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. 3 Shoot with the shutter button. When - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 25
frame disappears. Recompose the shot and focus again. Subjects difficult to focus on are: - Distant from the camera and dark - The contrast undo the zoom. • When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 26
Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode) Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No indicator): Flash Auto Strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting). : Flash forced on : Slow - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 27
. Self-timer lamp To cancel, press V ( ) again. • Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image made by the shaking of the camera when pressing the shutter button. 27 - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 28
Shooting still images (Scene Selection) MENU button Shutter button z button v/V/b/B button Control button Mode dial Selecting from the mode dial 1 Select the desired mode of Scene Selection with the mode dial. 2 Shoot with the shutter button. Selecting from the menu screen 1 Select SCN with - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 29
Basic Operations Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Scene Selection modes The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions. Modes selected from the mode dial High Sensitivity Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. Modes - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 30
condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the Burst/ Detection Bracket ( : you can select the desired setting) EV White Bal Red Eye Reduction SteadyShot - - * - - ** - - - - - - - - - / - - - - * - - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 31
z on the control button. • [SET] changes to [RETURN] on the lower left of the screen and the camera is set to manual exposure setting mode. 2 Adjust the exposure manually using the control button. b/B: Aperture (F value) v/V: Shutter speed RETURN Aperture value Shutter speed • Select an aperture - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 32
button HOME button (Playback zoom) button z button v/V/b/B button Control button 1 Press (Playback) button. • If you press (Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press (Playback) again. 2 Select an - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 33
Basic Operations Viewing images Viewing an index screen Press (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. Select an image with v/V/b/B. To return to the single image screen, press z. When using the "Memory Stick Duo", if there are number of folders, select the folder - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 34
Deleting images (Index) button (Playback) button MENU button z button v/V/b/B button Control button 1 Press (Playback) button. 2 Press MENU while display in single-image mode or in index mode. 3 Select [Delete] with v on the control button. 4 Select the desired deletion method with b/B from - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 35
Basic Operations Deleting images When you select [This Image] Deletes the selected image. Select [OK] with v, then press z. When you select [Multiple Images] Selects and deletes multiple images at once. 1 Select the images you want to delete, then press z. mark is checked in the checkbox of the - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 36
screen regardless of the shooting/viewing mode. Control button HOME button z button v/V/b/B button 1 Press HOME to display the HOME screen. Category Item Guide 2 Select a category with b/B on the control button. 3 Select an item with v/V, then press z. • You cannot display the HOME screen when - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 37
page 66) Beep Initialize Function Guide Main Settings 2 (page 67) USB Connect Video Out COMPONENT Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1 (page 69) AF Illuminator AF Mode Conversion Lens Grid Line Digital Zoom Shooting Settings 2 (page 72) Auto Orientation Auto Review Clock Settings (page 73 - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 38
1 Press MENU to display the menu. z button v/V/b/B button Control button Face Detection Off Face detection off Function Guide Setting [Function Guide] to [Off] turns off the function guide (page 66). • The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode. • Different items will - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 39
items The available menu items vary depending on the camera mode. The shooting menu is available only in Mode ISO EV Metering Mode Focus White Bal Flash Level Red Eye Reduction Contrast Sharpness SteadyShot SETUP - - - * - * - - * - * - - - - - - - - - - - - * - - - * - - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 40
Using functions for shooting Shooting menu The functions in shooting mode using MENU button are described below. For details on how to operate the menu, see page 38. You cannot select the mode displayed in grey. Unavailable Available Modes selected from the menu screen when the mode dial is set - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 41
Face Detection function. • When [Face Detection] is set to [On], Digital zoom does not function. • Available only for [Soft Snap], the default setting when you shoot images with Soft Snap. • When the camera detects more than subjects, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set focus - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 42
continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when the setting for the image size. • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or 1/3 seconds or slower. • When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 44), the exposure is shifted based on - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 43
Using functions for shooting Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects. (Normal) (Vivid) Sets the image to bright and deep color. (Natural) - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 44
when [ISO] is set to [ISO 100]). EV: Adjusting the light intensity Manually adjusts the exposure. Toward - Toward + -2.0EV Toward -: Darkens an image. 0EV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. +2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an image. • For details on the Exposure, see page - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 45
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 (Multi) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering). (Center) Measures - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 46
an extremely small subject or a narrow area automatically. • Using together with the AF lock function lets you shoot in the desired image composition. Hold the camera steady not to misalign the subject and the AF range finder frame. AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator 46 - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 47
you point the lens up or down, the error increases. • When you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the normal AF range finder frame is disabled and a new Spot AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame. P 96 In such cases, do as follows. 1 Recompose the shot so that the - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 48
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 White Bal: Adjusting the color tones Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of an image look strange. (Auto) Adjusts the White Balance automatically. (Daylight) Adjusts for - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 49
always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Does not use Red Eye Reduction. • Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of vibration. Also, do not let the subject move. 49 - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 50
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 • Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions. In such a case, you can correct the red-eye phenomenon - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 51
the anti-blur function. You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject. • Battery consumption is faster than in [Shooting] mode. Does not use anti-blur mode. • In Auto Adjustment mode, [SteadyShot] will be set to [Shooting]. • For movies, the options are limited to [Continuous] and - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 52
(View Images) with b/B on the control button. 3 Select the desired viewing method with v/V. (Single Image): Playing back a single image Displays the image shot last. This is the same as pressing the (Playback) (page 32). (Index Display): Playing back a list of images Displays a list of images - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 53
Playing back images from the HOME screen To display the previous/next image Press b/B while the slide show is paused. To adjust the volume of the music Press V to display the volume control screen, the press b/B to adjust the volume. To end the slide show Select [Exit] with v/V while the slide show - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 54
[ Music Tool] in (Printing, Other) on the HOME screen and the "Music Transfer" software (supplied) installed on a computer. For details, see pages 94 and 96. • You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera (The four preset pieces (Music 1-4) can be replaced with the ones you transferred - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 55
the [Retouch] with v/V, then press z after select the desired mode with b/B. 4 Retouch the images according to below instructions. • Images cannot be retouched while the camera is connected to a High Definition TV. (Soft Focus) Blurs the periphery around a chosen point to signalize a subject - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 56
Viewing menu (Partial Color) For details on the operation 1 page 38 Surrounds a chosen point in monochrome to signalize a subject. (Fisheye Lens) 1 Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with v/V/ b/B, then press MENU button. 2 Adjust the desired range to retouch with W/T button. 3 - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 57
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 (Red Eye Correction) Corrects the red-eye phenomenon caused by flash. Select [OK] with v/V, then press z. • You may not be able to correct the red-eye phenomenon depending on the image. When you select [Trimming] • The image size that you can - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 58
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 5 Press MENU. 6 Select [OK] with v, then press z. In index mode: 3 Select the image you want to protect with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z. is attached to the selected image. 4 To protect other images, repeat step 3. 5 To select all - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 59
protected images or movies. • You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software. (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images Selects the folder containing - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 60
Customizing the settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings You can change the default settings using HOME screen. (Manage Memory) or (Settings) on the Control button HOME button z button v/V/b/B button 1 Press HOME to display the HOME screen. 2 Select (Manage Memory) or ( - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 61
of the setting item, then press z. If not, press b on the control button. • This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off. • The camera is set to the shooting mode by pressing the shutter button halfway down. 61 - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 62
up to "999MSDCF". • Images are recorded in the newly created folder until a different folder is created or selected. • You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc. • Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 63
Manage Memory For details on the operation 1 page 60 Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. 1 Select [Change REC. Folder] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. 2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 64
Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run the "Memory Stick Duo", all the data will be copied. You cannot choose a specific folder on the "Memory Stick Duo" as the destination for the data to be - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 65
the operation 1 page 60 Memory Tool - Internal Memory Tool This item does not appear when a "Memory Stick Duo" is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. 1 Select [Format - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 66
the shutter button. Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Function Guide When you operate the camera, the description of functions is displayed. On Displays the function guide. Off Does not display the function guide. Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 67
to the computer. (with Windows XP, Mac OS X) Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device (page 82). Auto The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant printer (pages 82 and 98 - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 68
systems. If you want to view images on a TV screen, check page 77 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used. NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA, Japan). PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 69
in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until . • The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there are no problems with safety, do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 70
for focusing. • Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode. • When [Face Detection] is set to [On], the AF mode is disabled. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3×). When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 71
screen due to covering in the finder window. • The available zoom area is limited. • The available focusing area is limited. • For details, see the operating instructions supplied with your conversion lens. Customizing the settings 71 - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 72
orientation. Off Auto Orientation deactivated. • Depending on the shooting angle of the camera, the orientation of the image may not be recorded correctly. When the shooting a still image. On Use the Auto Review. Off Does not use Auto Review. • If you press the shutter button halfway down - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 73
Settings For details on the operation 1 page 60 Clock Settings Clock Settings Sets the date and time. 1 Select [ Clock Settings] from (Settings) on the HOME screen. 2 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 3 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 74
Settings For details on the operation 1 page 60 Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. 74 - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 75
Turn on the TV and set the TV/video input switch to "video". • For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 3 Press (Playback) to turn on the camera. Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen. Press b/B on the control button to select the desired image. • When using - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 76
jacks. 2 Turn on the TV and set the TV/video input switch to "video". • For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 3 Press (Playback) to turn on the camera. Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen. Press b/B on the control button to select the desired image. 76 - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 77
for multi-use terminal. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used. NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 78
). This section describes the English version of screen contents. Install the software (supplied) first (page 80) Copying images to your computer (page to be connected to the Internet.) • Creates a disc with the images shot (requires CD or DVD disc writing drive) • Printing or saving still images with - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 79
2000 Professional Software: DirectX 9.0c or later Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation-200 supported. • The software is compatible with DirectX technology. Installation of "DirectX" may be required. Notes on connecting your camera including your camera, may not as this camera is - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 80
2000, do not connect the camera to the computer before installation. • Log on as Administrator. • When the software (supplied) is installed, the USB driver Follow the instructions on the screen to complete following the instructions on the After you install the software, a shortcut icon for - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 81
85 to copy images. • When you are using Windows 2000, install the software (supplied) before proceeding. With Windows XP, installation is unnecessary this step is unnecessary. 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 82
on the desktop. "Connecting to Mass Storage..." appears on the screen of the camera. Access indicators* • If "Connecting to Mass Storage..." does not appear, set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 67). • When the software (supplied) has been installed, the [Import Images] screen (page 89) may be - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 83
the radio button next to [Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. 1 2 The "Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard" screen appears. 6 Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 84
the image file. However, note that if you change the file name (page 87), you may not be able to playback that image with your camera. 84 - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 85
the cable for multi-use terminal • Removing a "Memory Stick Duo" • Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" into the camera after copying images from the internal memory • Turning off the camera 1 Double-click on the tasktray. Double-click here 2 Click (USB Mass Storage Device) t [Stop]. 3 Confirm the - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 86
Copying images to your computer Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the "Memory Stick Duo". Example: viewing folders on Windows XP • Image files are named as follows. ssss stands for any - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 87
folder, create a folder with your camera (page 62) first, and then copy the image file. 2 Copy the image file to the "Memory Stick Duo" 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 - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 88
software. This section summarizes the "Picture Motion Browser" and gives the basic instructions. "Picture Motion Browser" overview With the "Picture Motion Browser" you can: • Import images shot with the camera t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Picture Motion - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 89
terminal. After the camera is automatically detected, Pictures" that is named with the date of importing. • For instructions on changing the "Folder to be imported", refer to page 92 tab. Years when images were shot are listed. 2Click the year. Images shot that year are displayed, arranged - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 90
Using the "Picture Motion Browser" (supplied) Year display screen 1 2 3 Month display screen 4 Hour display screen 3 Displaying individual images On the hour display screen, double-click a thumbnail to display the image by itself in a separate window. • You can edit displayed images by clicking - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 91
Data Disc] display appears. 3 Click [Start]. 4 Follow the display instructions to proceed with creating the data disc. • To add desired images, window appears. • Maps and satellite images powered by Google Maps mapping service. • You can later add position information on the still images, using - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 92
[Tools] menu. • Updating the database may take a while. • If you rename image files or folders in "Viewed folders", they cannot be displayed with this software. In this case, update the database. Saving images with the date 1 Double-click an image to display it. 2 Click and select [Insert Date] from - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 93
the "Picture Motion Browser" 1 Click [Start] t [Control Panel] (in Windows 2000, [Start] t [Settings] t [Control Panel]), then double-click [Add/ Remove Programs]. 2 Select [Sony Picture Utility], then click [Remove] (in Windows 2000, [Change/ Remove]) to execute the uninstallation. 93 Using your - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 94
3 Select [Download Music] with v/V/b/B, then press z. The message "Connect to PC" appears. 4 Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer. 5 Start "Music Transfer". 6 Follow the instructions on the screen to add/change Music files. • To restore the music preset at the factory to the - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 95
64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation-approximately 250 MB Notes on connecting your camera to a computer • Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above. • If you connect two or more USB devices to - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 96
the camera after copying images from the internal memory • Turning off the camera Drag The camera is camera To install "Music Transfer" • Shut down all other application software software starts. To add/change Music files See "Adding/Changing Music using "Music Transfer"" on page 94. Technical Support - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 97
using the supplied "Picture Motion Browser" software and print the images. You can insert the date on the image and print it (page 92). Printing at a shop (page 101) You can take a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. You can make a (Print - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 98
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 & Imaging Products Association) • You cannot print movies. • If the indicator flashes - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 99
the folder selection bar with b and attaching a mark on the folder. Stage 4: Printing 1 Select print settings with the control button. Printing still images The camera is set to playback mode, then an image and the print menu appear on the screen. [Quantity] When the [Layout] is set to [1-up - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 100
the screen. indicator Stage 5: Completing the printing Make sure the screen has returned to Stage 2, and disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal from the camera. To print other images Select [Multiple Images], then perform the process again from stage 3. 100 - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 101
Duo" containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the the (Print order) mark using a printer that conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer. • You - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 102
Printing at a shop Selecting and marking the images 1 Press MENU while displaying images in single-image mode or in index mode. 2 Select [DPOF] with v/V and select [Multiple Images] with b/B, then press z. 3 Select an image to mark with the control button, then press z. mark is attached to the - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 103
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 104 to 113. If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the screen, see page 114. 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one minute, and - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 104
Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be inserted. • Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever. Cannot turn on the camera. • After installing the battery pack into the camera, it may take a little while to get the camera powered. • Install the battery - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 105
the screen. • Your camera is set to the digital zoom cannot be used while shooting movies. • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. • Confirm that the setting of [Conversion Lens] is correct. • When [Face Detection] is set to [On], you cannot use the Digital Zoom. Troubleshooting - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 106
Troubleshooting in the Scene mode (page 26). Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash. • Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air displayed only during playback. Cannot insert dates on image. • This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images (page - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 107
be confirmed through the finder while the digital zoom is in use. Cannot shoot battery level is low. Install charged battery pack. Viewing images Your camera camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed. • The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection (page 85). 107 Troubleshooting - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 108
Troubleshooting The date and time are not displayed. • v (DISP) button is turned off Memory Stick Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. • If "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 82 and 95). The computer - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 109
[Device Manager]. The "Device Manager" appears. 3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] t [OK]. The device is deleted. 4 Install the software (page 80). A USB driver is also installed. You cannot copy images. • Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 82 - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 110
Troubleshooting The image cannot be played back on a computer. • If you are using "Picture Motion Browser", refer to the Help. • Consult the computer or software manual of the printer. Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. • Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 111
Troubleshooting • There is a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera. Remove it. Cannot copy the data stored in the internal image may be cut off. Especially when you print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9], the lateral end images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 112
shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. Cannot print images. • Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 113
battery pack. The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time. • This is not a malfunction. The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera. • Set the date and time again (page 73). You want to change the date or time. • Set the date and time again (page 73). 113 Troubleshooting - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 114
. If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, your camera may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32:ss • There is trouble with your camera's hardware. Turn the power off and on again. C:13 - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 115
Your camera first three digit number your camera. camera. Invalid operation • You are trying to playback a file that is not compatible with the camera . • You have selected a function that is not available for movies. (Vibration warning indicator) • Camera camera on a tripod to secure the camera - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 116
. No enough battery • When copying a image recorded in the internal memory to the "Memory Stick Duo", use a fully charged battery. Printer busy Paper You are trying to [Retouch] function. TV output in progress... • The camera is playing back images in the Slide Show mode. No red-eye detected - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 117
abroad - Power sources You can use your camera, the battery charger (supplied), 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/ - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 118
is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this camera. *2 Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. *3 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded. • This product is compatible - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 119
) "Memory Stick PRO Duo" with a capacity up to 8 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera. Notes on using "Memory Stick Micro" (not supplied) • To use a "Memory Stick Micro" with this camera, be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Micro" into an "M2" Adaptor as large as of Duo size - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 120
shots before taking the actual shots. • Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant. • Do not leave the battery using up once a year to maintain the battery pack's function. • To use the battery pack up, leave your camera in slide show (page 52) playback mode - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 121
On the battery charger On the battery charger • Do not charge any other battery pack other than the NP-BG type battery packs in the battery charger supplied with your camera. Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 122
Focus 7 Auto Orientation 72 Auto Review 72 B B & W 43 Battery charger 121 Battery pack 120 Beach mode 29 Beep 66 Software 80 122 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera Guide 66 G Grid Line 69 H High Sensitivity mode .......... 29 Histogram 20, 21 Holding the camera - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 123
Settings 2 67 Manage Memory 62 Manual Exposure mode ........31 Map View 91 Pixel 11 Playback zoom 32 Precision digital zoom.......... 70 Pressing halfway down Software 80, 88, 94 Spot AF 46 Spot metering 45 Spot metering cross hairs......45 SteadyShot 51 T Trimming 56 Troubleshooting - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 124
Index V VGA 12 Video Out 68 Viewing images 32 Viewing menu 55 Vivid 43 Volume 32 W Warning indicators and messages 114 White Bal 48 Windows computer 78 Recommended environment 79 Write-protect switch ...........118 Z Zoom 25 124 - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 125
in the camera. This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/ LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://www.sony. - Sony DSC-W200 | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 126
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Digital Still Camera
Cyber-shot Handbook
DSC-W200
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.
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Table of contents
Basic Operations
Using functions for
shooting
Using functions for
viewing
Customizing the settings
Viewing images on a TV
Using your computer
Printing still images
Troubleshooting
Others
Index