Sony DSC W7 Operating Instructions
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our Customer Support Website. Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in China 2-586-568-12(1) Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and "Read - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY SONY Model No.: DSC-W7 Responsible Party: Sony manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. For Customers in Europe This product has been - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
used by this camera is a "Memory Stick". There are two types of "Memory Stick". • "Memory Stick": you can use a "Memory Stick" with your camera. • "Memory internal memory • If you turn off the power by opening the battery/ "Memory Stick" cover, etc. during the access lamp is lit, the data in the - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
black edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. The pictures used in this manual - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - Focusing on a subject successfully 10 Exposure - " (Recording with the internal memory 23 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed 24 Using the mode dial 25 Using the menu Using menu - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
(Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 44 Camera 1 45 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 48 2 Enlarged Icon Internal Memory Tool 49 Format Memory Stick Tool 50 Format Create REC - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
printer 69 Printing at a shop 72 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 74 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 76 Warning indicators and messages 86 Others On the "Memory Stick 89 On the battery charger and the batteries 91 Precautions 93 Specifications 94 Index ...96 9 - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 25), the menus (page 28), 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 - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
]: Allows you to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. t page 26 [EV]: Allows you to adjust the exposure that has been determined by the camera. t page 30 [Metering Mode]: Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure. t page 32 Characteristics - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of light White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 33). Reddish 12 - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
the camera 2304 1944 480 Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen. Description of the pixels and the image size 3072 2592 640 1 Image size: 7M (DSC-W7 - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 33) You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size. 14 - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
Enjoying the camera Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A Shutter button (t step 5 in "Read This First") B Mode dial (25) C Microphone D Self-timer lamp (t step 5 in "Read This First")/AF illuminator (47) E Flash (t step 5 in "Read This First") F Lens G POWER - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. O Battery/"Memory Stick" cover (t step 1 and 3 in "Read This First") P OPEN button (bottom) (t step 1 in "Read This First") Do not pinch the cord when you - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
This First") Red-eye reduction (46) Sharpness (36) Saturation (36) Contrast (36) AF illuminator (47) Metering mode (32) Picture effect (36) Indication Manual exposure setup mode (26) Macro (t step 5 in "Read This First") AF mode (45) AF range finder frame indicator (31) Focus preset distance (31 - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
DSC-W7 recordable time] (22) 1/30" "Multi Burst interval (35) 400 Remaining number of recordable images D Display E + Indication Vibration warning (10) • Indicates vibration will prevent you from camera steadily and turning off the indicator to avoid the effects of vibration. Low battery - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
FINE 640 STD 640 160 M N - 1.3 Step 12/16 Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") Recording mode (25, 34) Playback (t step 6 in "Read This First") capacity (22) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (22) 19 Enjoying the camera - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
) Indication Do not disconnect the USB cable (71) EV level value (30) ISO number (33) Metering mode (32) Flash White balance (33) 500 F3.5 Shutter speed (26) Aperture value (26) Playback image . Recording date/time of the playback image (46) Menu/Guide menu (28) Select images Adjust volume 20 - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
on/off) button, the display changes as follows. Histogram on VGA 96 - The flash strobes. - The shutter speed is slow or high. • The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras. • When you set the LCD screen to Off, the digital zoom does not function (page 45) and [AF Mode] is - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
(DSC-W7/ W17only) 3:2 (DSC-W7/ W17 only) 5M 3:2 (DSC-W5 Mode] is set to [Normal]. • The size of a single still image is 1M when [Mode] is set to [Multi Burst :33 256MB 0:02:57 0:10:42 2:51:21 512MB 1GB Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
32 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no "Memory Stick" inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. • Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory. When a " - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
is used - The camera has been turned on and off many times - The zoom is used frequently - [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright] - [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor] - The battery power is low When shooting still images Battery LCD screen No. of images (Approx.) Battery life (min.) DSC-W7/W17 NH-AA - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
Enjoying the camera Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Mode dial Control button : Shooting movies t step 5 in "Read This First" : Playback/Edit t step 6 in "Read This First" Still image shooting modes : Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
Return," and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode. 2 Adjust the settings using the control button. b/B: Aperture camera. 3 Shoot the image. • To use the Quick Review, close-up (Macro), or self-timer function, or to change the flash mode, press z to cancel the manual exposure setup mode - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
Enjoying the camera • Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated by ["], for example, 1". • When you set the shutter speed slower, using a tripod is recommended to prevent - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button z button Control button Mode dial MENU button 1 Turn on the power and set the mode dial. Items available vary depending on the mode dial position. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button. • If the desired - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
position: ( : available) P M Scene Menu for shooting (page 30) (EV) 9 (Focus) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) Menu for viewing (page 37) (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
the operation t page 28 The default settings are marked with . (EV) Manually adjusts the exposure. Toward - Toward + M +2.0EV 0EV m -2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an image. The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. Toward -: Darkens an image. • For details on the exposure t page 11 - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. (unlimited distance) 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m Focuses on the subject using a previously works even with a certain amount of vibration. • When you use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], priority AF movement is given to subjects in - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. VGAFINE P 98 S AF F2.8 30 (Metering Mode) Selects the metering mode that sets metering) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure. • For details on the exposure - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select WB(Fluorescent). • Except in [ WB ] modes, the white balance function is automatically set to [Auto] when the flash strobes. ISO Selects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
is set to M • When playing back a series of images shot with [Multi Burst] using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is displayed as a single image with 16 frames. • The image size of images shot in the [Multi Burst] mode is 1M. • You may not be able to shoot - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
shots Quality Size 7M 3:2 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) DSC-W5/W15 Fine Standard - - - - 9 15 9 15 13 24 32 59 100 100 (Units: images) DSC-W7/W17 Fine Standard 5 8 5 8 6 11 - - 9 17 22 41 85 100 M (Interval) Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
For details on the operation t page 28 PFX (P.Effect) Allows you to shoot an image with special effects. B&W( ) Records the image in monochrome (black and white). Sepia ( ) Records the image in sepia (like an old photograph). Off No effect. • This setting is not maintained when the power is - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
the selection. 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. Select Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 9 BACK/NEXT 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. z On the [Folder] The camera stores images in a specified folder of a "Memory Stick" (page 50). You can change - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
, select the desired image with b/B, then press z. To protect images in index mode 1 Press (index) to display the index screen. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 4 Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. 5 Select the image you want - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of "To protect images in index mode," and press z. Select [Off] with B, then press z. • Note that formatting the recording media erases in order (Slide show). Interval 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min Sets the slide show interval. 39 - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
[Image] and [Repeat] with v/V/b/B on the control button. 2 Select [Start] with V/B, then press z. The file. The original image is retained even after resizing. 7M (DSC-W7/W17 only) 5M The setting size is just a guideline. or [Multi Burst] images. • When you change from a small size to - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
the upper and lower black portions will be displayed button, then press z. 4 Select [ ] with v, then rotate the image with b/B. 5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot rotate protected images, movies, or [Multi Burst] images. • You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
4 Only the desired scenes remain. 1 3 2 101_0006 Procedure 1 Display the movie to be divided. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ ] (Divide) with B on the control button, then press z. 4 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The playback of the movie starts. 42 - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
. 1 Press MENU during playback zoom to display the menu. 2 Select [Trimming] with B on the control button, then press z. 3 Select the image size with v/V, then press z. The image is recorded, and the cannot trim to an image size of 3:2. • You cannot trim images displayed with Quick Review. 43 - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
change the default settings using the Setup screen. v/V/b/B button Mode dial z button Control button MENU button 1 Turn on the power. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Press B on the control button to select (Setup). 4 Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode shortens the time needed for focusing. • Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode. • When shooting using the finder with the LCD screen off, the camera operates in the [Single] mode. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows. The W side of this line is the optical zoom area, and the T side is the digital movies or images in the [Multi Burst] mode. • The date and time second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of vibration - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, mode) is selected in the Scene mode. • 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 range. Auto Review - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
Camera 2 2 For details on the operation t page 44 The default settings are marked with . Enlarged Icon Enlarges the setting indicator temporarily when you press (Flash mode), (Macro). On Enlarges the indicators. Off Does not enlarge the indicators. (Self-timer), or 48 - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
item does not appear when a "Memory Stick" is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with . Format Formats the internal memory . Cancel Cancels the formatting. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message "All data in internal memory will be erased - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
. Cancel Cancels the formatting. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message "All data in Memory Stick will be erased 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 - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
having 32 MB or larger capacity. 2 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message "All data in internal memory will be copied Ready?" batteries or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). If you attempt to copy image files using batteries with little remaining charge, the batteries - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
battery charge faster. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the resetting. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message "Initialize - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
assigned number, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the USB cable. PictBridge Connects the camera - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
Clock Set Sets the date and time. OK Cancel For details on the operation t page 44 Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then, perform the procedure explained in "Setting the clock" (t step 2 in "Read This First"). Cancels setting the clock. 54 - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
). Using your computer Copying images to your computer (page 57) Preparation Viewing images on your computer Installing the USB driver. • Installation of the USB driver is not needed when using Windows XP. Enjoying images using "PicturePackage" (page 64) Viewing images saved on your computer - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
: Video card (Direct Draw driver compliant) with 4 MB of camera, may not operate, depending on the types modes. This section describes the [Normal] mode as an example. For details on [PTP], see page 53. • When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
from the camera to your computer as follows. For a computer with a "Memory Stick" slot Remove the "Memory Stick" from the camera and insert [Next]. The USB driver installation starts. When the installation is finished, the screen informs you of completion. 4 Click the radio button next to [Yes, - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
cable To a USB connector • When you copy images to your computer using batteries, copying may fail or image data may be corrupted if the batteries shut off too soon. 3 Set the mode dial to , then turn on the camera and the computer. • With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
a USB connection in Stage 3, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] t [OK] as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop. 1 3 Click the radio button of unwanted images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click [Next - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
5 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. 1 Double-click [My Computer] t [Removable Disk] t [DCIM]. 1 2 The "Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard" screen appears. 6 Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes. • To - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 61
copy the image file. However, note that if you change the file name, you may not be able to play back that image with your camera (page 63). Stage 5: Viewing images on your computer This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the "My Documents" folder. 1 The contents of - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
Sony DSC) t [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. • Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP. 5 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the "Memory Stick", or turn off the camera of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
folder, first create a folder with your camera (page 50) and then copy the image file. 2 Copy the image file to the "Memory Stick" folder in the following order. 1Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2Double-click [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer]. 3Right-click the - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
• If you have not yet installed the USB driver (page 57), do not connect the camera to the computer before you install the "PicturePackage" agreement, click the radio button next to [I accept the terms of the license agreement] and then click [Next]. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 65
. For information on the use of the software Click [?] at the upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help. Technical support for "PicturePackage"/"ImageMixer VCD2" is provided by the Pixela User Support Center. For more information, refer to the information included on the CD-ROM. 65 - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 66
at the same time, some devices, including your camera, may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using. • Operations are mode, communication between your 66 camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Copying and viewing images on a computer 1 Prepare the camera - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 67
, then remove the USB cable, remove the "Memory Stick", or turn off the camera. • If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, perform the procedure above after you to show the on-line help. Technical support for "ImageMixer VCD2" is provided by the Pixela User Support Center. For more information, refer to the - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 68
camera instructions supplied with the printer. Printing using a computer You can copy images to a computer using the supplied "PicturePackage" software and print the images. Printing at a shop (page 72) You can take a "Memory Stick" containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 69
shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Stage 1: Preparing the camera Prepare the camera : Camera & Imaging Products Association) In single-image mode You can print a single image on a printing sheet. MENU button Index button Control Button • - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 70
The camera is set to playback mode, then an image and the print menu appear on the screen. 70 Stage 3: Printing Regardless of what the mode dial is set to, the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2. 1 Select the desired printing method with v/V on the control button, then - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 71
2/3 Exit indicator To print images on the index screen Perform "Stage 1: Preparing the camera" (page 69) and "Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer" (page 70), then proceed with the following. When you connect the camera to a printer, the print menu appears. Select [Cancel] to turn off the - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 72
shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer. • You cannot mark movies. • When you mark images shot in [Multi Burst] mode image mode Control button MENU button 1 - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 73
Marking in index mode 1 Display the index screen. (t step 6 in "Read This First") 2 Press MENU to display the menu ] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8, then press z. To remove the mark in index mode Select the images from which you want to remove the mark in step 5, then press z. To remove all - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 74
input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the A/V cable to the left audio jack. 2 Turn on the TV and set the TV/ video input switch to "video." • For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV. Control button Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen. Press b/B on - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 75
you need a TV with a video input jack and the A/V cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 76
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 77 to 85. If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the screen, see page 86. 2 Remove the batteries, and insert the batteries again after about one minute, and turn on - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 77
occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location (page 91). • The batteries are discharged. Install charged batteries (t step 1 in "Read This First"). • The poles of batteries or the terminals of the battery cover are dirty so the batteries are not charged sufficiently. Clean - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 78
while shooting movies. Smart zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (page 45). • This function cannot be used when: - The image size is set to [7M] (DSC-W7/W17), [5M] (DSC-W5/W15), or [3:2]. - Shooting in [Multi Burst] mode. - Shooting movies. The flash does not work. • The flash - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 79
button halfway down. • The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 30). The image is too dark. • You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode screen in a dark place. • The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the Troubleshooting - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 80
battery level is low. Install charged batteries. Viewing images Refer to "Computers" (page 81) in conjunction with the following items. Your camera cannot play back images. • Set the mode is connected, disconnect it (page 74). Deleting/Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image. • Cancel the - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 81
not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and your computer with the USB cable before you installed the "USB Driver" from the supplied CD-ROM. Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer, then install the USB driver (see the next item). 81 Troubleshooting - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 82
click the [Device Manager] tab. The "Device Manager" appears. 3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] t [OK]. The device is deleted. 4 Install the USB driver (page 57). You cannot copy images. • Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the supplied USB cable (page 58). • Follow - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 83
memory Cannot play back the data in the internal memory. • There is a "Memory Stick" inserted in the camera. Remove it (t step 3 in "Read This First"). Cannot record images using the internal memory. • There a "Memory Stick" or a computer cannot be copied to the internal memory. 83 Troubleshooting - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 84
operating instructions supplied with the printer. Cannot print images. • Check that the camera and Movies cannot be printed. • Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 85
camera does not work. • Use the type of batteries you can use with this camera (page 91). • The battery level is low (The E indicator appears). Charge the batteries not move when you turn off the camera. • The batteries are discharged. Replace them with charged batteries (t step 1 in "Read This First - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 86
. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera. If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32:ss • There is trouble with your - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 87
first three digit number already camera on a tripod, or otherwise secure the camera in place. 640(Fine) is not available • 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded only using a "Memory Stick PRO". Insert a "Memory Stick PRO" or set the image size to a size other than [640(Fine)]. 87 Troubleshooting - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 88
set to [PictBridge], however the camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. Check the device. • The connection is not established. Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 89
• You cannot record, edit or delete images if you slide the write-protect switch to LOCK. Terminal "Memory Stick" type Memory Stick Memory Stick in the following cases: - When the "Memory Stick" is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation - When the "Memory Stick" - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 90
"Memory Stick Duo" is inserted facing in the correct direction. • When using a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with the camera, make sure that the "Memory Stick Duo" is inserted facing the correct direction. Note that improper use may damage the equipment. • Do not insert - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 91
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 batteries, or Ni-Cd batteries) than the batteries specified, those batteries may - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 92
• If the poles of the batteries and the terminals on the battery cover of the camera are dirty, the battery life may be extremely shortened. Occasionally wipe them with a dry cloth, etc. to keep them clean. • If you shoot a lot using the flash and the zoom, the battery power will be used up faster. - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images. x On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
of camera DSC-W7/W17: Approx. 7 201 000 pixels DSC-W5/W15: Approx. 5 090 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 7.9 - 23.7 mm (38 - 114 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 5.2 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Manual exposure, Scene Selection (7 modes - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 95
BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH battery charger Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 3 W Output voltage AA: DC 1.4V 400 mA +140°F) Dimensions Approx. 71×30×91 mm (2 7/8×1 3/16×3 5/8 inches) (W/H/D) Mass Approx. 90 g (3 oz) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Others 95 - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 96
First" Auto Review 47 B Battery pack Charging t step 1 in "Read This First" Install/Remove t step 1 in "Read This First" Remaining indicator t step 1 in "Read This First" Beach mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Beep 52 Blur 10 Burst 34 C Camera 1 45 Camera 2 48 96 Candle mode t step 5 in - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 97
49 Internal rechargeable battery 93 Interval 35 ISO 11, 12, 33 J JPG 62 L Landscape mode t step 5 Edit 25 Power cord t step 1 in "Read This First" Precautions 93 Precision zoom 45 Pressing halfway down .........10 t step 5 in "Read This First" Print 68 Index mode 69 Single-image mode - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 98
32 Standard 33 T Trimming 43 Tripod receptacle 16 Troubleshooting 76 TV 74 Twilight mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Twilight portrait mode t step 5 in "Read This First" U Underexposure 11 USB Connect 53 USB Driver 57 Using your camera abroad t step 1 in "Read This First" V VGA t step - Sony DSC W7 | Operating Instructions - Page 99
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Digital Still Camera
User’s Guide/
Troubleshooting
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and
“Read This First” (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain
it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
DSC-W5/W7/W15/W17
Serial No. ___________________________
DSC-W5/W7/
W15/W17
“Read This First” (separate volume)
Explains the set-up and basic operations
for shooting/playback with your camera.
Enjoying the
camera
Using the menu
Using the Setup screen
Using your computer
Printing still images
Connecting your
camera to your TV
Troubleshooting
Others
Index