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Instruction Manual ............................. Manual de instrucciones .........

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© 2009 Sony Corporation

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regarding

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below, Refer to these you call upon your Sony this product,

Model No. DSC-W180/W190 Serial No.

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

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iNSTRUCTiONS DANGER TO REDUCETHE RiSK OF

FiREORELECTRIC SHOCK,CAREFULLY FOLLOWTHESE iNSTRUCTiONS If the shape power adaptor power

2GB

outlet,

of the plug does

of the proper outlet.

not fit the

use an attachment configuration

plug for the

Battery pack lfthe battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe

the following

cautious.

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithiun>lou

batteries

are

recyclable.

• Do not disassemble. • Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it. • Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. • Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun. • Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.

You

can help

environment used

preserve

rechargeable

the collection location

our

by returning batteries

your to

and recycling

nearest

you.

For more infi_rmatiou regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithiumqou batteries.

Battery pack This Rules.

device

conditions: interli2reuce, interli_reuce may

complies

Operation

cause

with

is subject

Pm't 15 of the FCC to the following

(1) This device may and (2) this device received, undesired

including

two

not cause harmRd must accept any interli_reuce

that

operation.

This Class B digital apparatus Canadian 1CES4t03.

complies with

Battery charger Even

it" the CHARGE

charger source wall while

(mains) outlet using outlet

as long

(wall

socket).

the battery

off the power wall

lamp

is not disconnected

the AC power

as it is connected If some charger,

by disconnecting

(wall

is not lit, the battery from

to the

trouble

occurs

immediately the plug

from

shut the

socket).

3GB

CAUTION You

UL is an imernatinnally

recognized

safety

organization. This

product

has received

are

cautioned

theft

_ln_

chmlges

or

mndificatinus not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

UL Listing.

Note: If you have any questions may call:

about this product, you

Sony Customer lnfk_rmatinn Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for tile FCC related matters only.

Regulatory

Information

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W 181) Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo. San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is suhject to tile following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harnlfnl interference, and (2) this device must accept any inteHizreuce received, including inteHizreuce that may cause undesired operation.

This equipnlent has been tested mid found to comply with the limits for a Class g digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against lmrmfl/1 interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and. if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfl/1 inteHizreuce to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interflzreuce will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interflzreuce to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, tile user is encouraged to try to correct tile interference by one or more of the follnwing measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit difllzreut from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced technician lor help. The supplied equipment

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W 191)

interf:_ce in order

digital device FCC Rules.

cable

to comply

pursuant

nmst

be used with

the

the limits

lot a

with

to Subpart

radio/TV

B of Part

15 of

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo. San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to tile following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harnlfnl interference, and (2) this device must accept any interllzreuce received, including inteHizreuce that may cause undesired operation.

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Perchlorate See

Material=special

handling

may

apply,

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate perchlorate.

Material:

Lithium

battery

contains

Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The

manulhcmrer

Corporation,

of this product

1=7= 1 Konan

0075

Japan.

EMC

and product

GmbH, please service

using (9.8

safety

is Sony

Strasse

to the addresses

or guaralltee

Tokyo,

Representative

For any service

reler

is Snn_

Minato=ku

Authorized

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Germany.

This with

The

108= for

Deutschland

61,7(t327

Stuttgart,

or guarantee

matters

given

in separate

docunlellts.

product has been tested and found compliant the limits set out in the EMC Directive for connection

cables

shorter

than

3 meters

leer).

frequencies may of this unit.

fields influence

at tile specific tile picture

and sound

electricity

transler

the application communication

on the prnduct

that this product waste, lnstead collection

or on its packaging shall not be treated as it shall be banded over point

fk>r tile recycling

or electromagnetisnl

to discontinue or disconnect cable

midway

causes (l_.til), restart

and connect

(USB, etc.)

the

you

will help prevent potential negative consequences lor tile environment and lmmau health, which could

Notice data

symbol

indicates household

of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,

electromagnetic

If static

This

to the applicable

Attention The

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

otherwise

be caused

by inappropriate

handling

of this product.

materials For more

will help to conserve detailed iulormation

this product,

please

contact

The recycling

natural resources. about recycling of

your

Office, your household waste tile shop where you purchased

waste of

local

Civic

disposal service the product.

nr

again.

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Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

A moulded

plug complying

to this equipment convenience. Should

symbol

indicates

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product

the battery

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Oi1 certain combination

with

correctly, negative

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connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff

only.

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of electrical

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Table of contents Notes on using the camera

......................................................................

9

Getting started ........................................................... 10 Checking the accessories

supplied .....................................................

Identifying par_s ....................................................................................... Charging the batter_ pacK ..................................................................

10 11 12

Inserting the battery packla "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately) ......................................................................................

_4

Setting [he clock .................................................................................

16

Shooting/viewing

images ...................................... 18

Shooting images ....................................................................................

18

Viewing images .......................................................................................

19

Using shooting functions

........................................................ 20

Detecting smiles and shooting automatically

(Smile Shutter) ................. 20

Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection) ............................

21

Shooting close-ups

22

(Macro) ....................................................................

Using the self-timer .................................................................................

22

Selecting a flash mode ............................................................................

23

Changing

23

the screen display ..................................................................

Selecting the image size to match the usage .........................................

24

Using the Shooting mode that matches the scene (Scene Selection) .... 27 Shooting movies ......................................................................................

Using viewing functions

28

........................................................... 30

Viewing an enlarged image (Playback zoom) .........................................

30

Searching for an image (Image Index) ...................................................

30

Viewing a series of still images (Slideshow) ............................................

31

Deleting images ............................................................................. 32 Deleting images ......................................................................................

32

Deleting all images (Format) ...................................................................

33

7GB

Connecting

to other devices

................................................. 34

Viewing images on a TV ..........................................................................

34

Printing still images ..................................................................................

34

Using the camera with a computer ..........................................................

36

Changing camera settings ...................................................... 40 Changing

Others

the operation sounds ..............................................................

41

Using the _

44

(Settings) items .................................................................

.................................................................................................. 46 List of icons displayed

on the screen ......................................................

Learning more about the camera ("Cyber-shot

8GB

40

Using the MENU items .............................................................................

Handbook")

46

.................. 49

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... Precautions ..............................................................................................

50 52

Specifications

53

..........................................................................................

_ Notes on using the camera Notes on the LCD screen and lens

Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" media back up Do not turn off the camera, remove tile battery pack, or remove the "Memory Stick Duo" media while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the internal memory data or "Memory Stick Duo" media may be damaged. Be sure to make a backup copy to protect your data.

Notes on recording/playback • Before you starl recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. • The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Read "Precautions" (page 52) belk)rc operating the camera. • Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water enters inside the camera, a malfunction may Occur. Ill SOlIle cases, the camera canllot be repaired. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. It may cause the malfunction the camera.

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• Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Otherwise, the camera may not properly record or play back images. • Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera (page 52). • Do not shake or strike the camera. It may cause a malfunction and you may not be able to record images. Furthermore, the recording media may become unusable or image data may be damaged. • Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface, light emission.

resulting

in insufficient

• Tile LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational lbr effective use. However, some tiny black and/ or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process, and do not affect the recording. • When the battery level becomes low, the lens might stop moving. Insert a charged battery pack and turn on the camera again.

On camera's temperature Your camera and battery may get warm due to coutinuous use, but it is not a malfunction.

On the overheat protection Depending on tile camera and battery temperature, the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera. A message will be displayed on the LCD screen belSrc the power turns ofl'.

On image data compatibility • Tile camera confornls with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera.

Warning on copyright Television programs, fihns, x,ideotapcs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc.

9GB

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• Battery

charger

BC-CSKA

(1)

• Wrist strap (1)

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• CD-ROM

(1)

Cyber-shot "Cyber-shot • Power cord (mains lead) (1) O

(not supplied

in the USA and Canada)

application software Handbook"

"Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual)

(1)

_ Using the wrist strap

g

The wrist strap is preset at the l'actory.

• Rechargeable

battery pack NP-BK

1 ( 1)

Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera l'rom damage by being dropped. _!i;il

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• Dedicated

USB cable (1)

• Dedicated

A/V cable (1)

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[] Shutter button

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[] Flash

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[] Microphone

[]

[] ON/OFF

(Power) button

[] ON/OFF

(Power)

[] Self-timer

lamp

lamp

[] Lens

[]

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[] LCD screen [] MENU

button

[] For shooting: W/T (Zoom) button For viewing: O_ (Playback zoom) button/_ (Index) button [] Mode switch

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[] DC IN jack • Connecting the camera to AC Adaptor AC-LS5K (sold separately) will not charge the battery. Use a battery charger for charging the battery. [] _ (USB)'A/V (side)

OUT terminal

[] Jack cover [] Hook for wrist strap []For shooting: O (Smile) button For viewing: _ (Delete) button [] Control button Menu on: Jk/IT/_/I'_/O Menu off: DISP/_v)/_/_ [] Speaker [] Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. [] Battery/"Memory cover [] Battery insertion

Stick Duo" media slot

[] Battery eject lever [] "Memory

Stick Duo" media slot

[] Access lamp

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Insert the battery pack into 1 the battery charger.

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• You can charge the battery even when it is partially charged.

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Connect the battery charger to the wall o

For customers

pack

in the USA and Canada

outlet (wall socket). • If you continue charging the battery pack t_r about one more hour after the CHARGE lamp turns off. the charge will last slightly longer (full charge). CHARGE lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging charge)

finished

CHARGE

lamp

(normal For customers in countries/regions than the USA and Canada

Power cord (mains lead) CHARGE lamp

When

charger.

12 GB

charging

is finished,

disconnect

the

battery

other

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• The table above shows the time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances. • Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).

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• When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the battery pack from the battery charger. • Be sure to use the battery

pack or the battery

charger

of the genuine

©

Sony brand.

_ Battery life and number of images you can record/view

, Shooting

a.r,,.

still images

Approx. 145

Approx. 291)

Viewing still images

Approx. 240

Approx. 481)(t

The measurement method Products Association)

• The battery

is based

life and the number

on the CIPA

o["still images

standard.

(CIPA:

may vary depending

Camera

& hnaging

on the camera settings.

13 GB

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Open the cover.

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the "Memory 2 Insert Duo" media (sold

Stick

separately). With the terminal side facing the lens, insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media until it clicks into place.

Insert the battery pack. Insert the battery while pressing the lever in the direction of the arrow.

Close the cover.

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14 GB

_"Memory Stick" media that you can use

_When there is no "Memory Stick Duo" media inserted

"Memory

hnages memory

Stick Duo" media

are stored in the camera's (approximately 12 MB).

To copy memory You can also use a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media with the camera. For details on the number of images/lime that can be recorded, see pages 26, 29. Other types of "Memory Stick" media or memory card are not compatible with the camera. "Memory

Stick"

You cannot the camera.

media, media --_

images fiom to a "Memory

(Settings) --)

--_

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the internal Stick Duo"

insert the "Memory in the camera, then

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Tooll

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internal

Stick Duo" select MENU

["Memory

Stick"

[Copyl.

_To remove the battery pack Battery eject

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lever

media

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_ To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" media Access

lamp

Slide the battery eject lever, Be sure not to drop the battery pack,

_ Checking the remaining battery charge A remaining the upper

charge left

indicator

of the LCD

appears

on

screen.

) Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then push the "Memor Stick Duo" media in once,

High

Low

• It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears. • Never remove the "Memory Stick Duo" media/battery pack when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the "Memory Stick Duo" media/internal lilemory.

• The remaining charge indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. When the operating time per charge decreases markedly, the battery pack needs to be replaced. Purchase a new battery pack. • If' the camera is running on and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically (Auto power-off function).

15 GB

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(Power)

The camera is turned on. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation.

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ON/OFF

o

(Power)

Select the date and time display format with A/T on the control button, then press O.

Control

Set the numeric • Midnight is indicated

Select 16 GB

button

value

with A/V/_/I_,

then press _.

as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.

[OK], then press _.

button

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• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.

By using "PMB"

in the

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_ Setting the date and time again Press

the MENU

button,

then

select

_

(Settings)

_

[Clock

Settingsl

(page

45).

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the mode switch to 1 Set (Still Image), then press ON/

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To shoot movies, set the mode switch to _t (Movie) (page 28).

(Power)

button.

ON/OFF button

(Power)

IZ]"

O

Mode switch

£ Hold the camera steady as

W/T (Zoom)

button

illustrated. • Press the T button to zoom in, W button to zoom out.

B

Press the shutter

Shutter

button

button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the • indicator lights. • The shortest shooting distance is approximately 5 cm (2 inches) (W)/40 cm (1 feet 3 3/4 inches) (T) (from the lens).

Press the shutter button fully down. The image is shot. 18 GB

AE/AF lock

Viewing images

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Set the mode

switch

i

to _]

(Playback). The last image shot is displayed. iii

_ Selecting

next/previous

Select an image with • (next)/'_ the control button.

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image (previous)

on @

B @ @ Control

button

_ Deleting an image (_ Press _ (Delete)

button.

@ Select [This hnagel with "_/• button, then press 0.

on the control

_ Returning

images

to shooting

Set the mode switch to _ (Movie).

_Turning Press ON/OFF

(Still hnage) or H

off the camera (Power) button.

Control

button (Delete)

button

19 GB

Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) 1 Set the mode switch to _ 2

(Still Image).

Press ® (Smile) button.

O

(Smile)

button

Wait detecting a smile. When the smile level exceeds the "_ point on the indicator, the camera shoots ilnages automatically. When you press 0 (Smile) button again, Smile Shutter ends. • Even if you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image, then returns to Smile Shutter mode. Face Detection Smile Detection

20 GB

frame

Sensitivity

indicator

Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection) The camera detects the face of the subject subject takes priority when focusing.

j

and focuses

on it. You can select which

Press the MENU button.

MENU

2 Select _ (Face Detection) with i/T/_/I_ on the control button --. desired mode --. Q.

button

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_=_J_o (Auto): Automatically selects and focuses on a priority face. _}_F(Off): Does not use Face Detection.

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21GB

Shooting

close-ups

You can shoot beautiful

close-up

(Macro)

images of small subjects

such as insects or flowers.

1 Press

& (Macro) on the control button repeatedly to select the desired mode --. 0.

S

......

_AUTO : The camera adjusts the focus automatically flom distant subjects to close-up. Normally, put the camera in this mode. : The camera adjusts the t_cus with priority Set Macro On when shooting close subjects.

on close-up

subjects.

Using the self-timer

1 Press _

(Self-Timer) on the control button repeatedly to select the desired mode --. 0. _0F_ : Not using the self-timer. G0 : Shooting starts after a I0-second delay. Use this setting if you want to include yourself in the image. To cancel, press _) again. _2 : Shooting starts after a two-second delay. This is to prevent unsteadiness when the shutter button is pressed.

_

Press the shutter button. The self-timer

22 GB

blurring

lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.

due to

Selecting

a flash mode

1 Press

$ (Flash) on the control button repeatedly to select the desired mode --. O. _AUTO: Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight. : Flash always operates. _SL : Flash always operates. The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light. (Slow Synchro) @ : Flash does not operate.

• You cannot

use the flash during

burst shooting. C o')

5 (C)

Changing

the screen display

0

5

1

(C)

Press DISP (screen display) on the control button repeatedly to select the desired mode. Indicators

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on: Sets screen to standard

brightness and displays the information. Indicators on*: Sets screen brighter and displays the information. Histogram on*: Sets screen brighter and displays Indicators oil*: Sets screen brighter and displays * The brightness of the LCD Backlight increases.

it graph of the image brightness. only images.

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Selecting the image size to match the usage The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. Select the image size that matches the way you will view your images.

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Select L_, (Image Size) with A/V/ _/1_ on the control button --. desired size --. O.

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_(40(X)x3(X)0) ([)SC-W 190 only)

For prinls up lo A3+ size

Less

Fine

L_ (3648x2736) (DSC-W 1g0 only) _1M (3264x2448) (DSC-W 190 only)

For prints up to A3 size

_(2592x

For prints up to A4 size

,q¥ 1944)

_(2048x1536)

For prints up to L/2L size

[-_tA (640x480)

For e-mail attachments

_2(4000x2672) (DSC-W 190 only)

3:2 aspecl

ratio

as in photo

prints

and

More

Rough

Less

Fine

postcards

_..2 (3(_8x2056) (DSC-W 1g0 only) _:9+ (40(Xlx2248) (DSC-W 190 only)

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TV.

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Fine O

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_.9+(3648x2056) (DSC-W 1g0 only)

More

Rough

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• When you print images

shot with 16:9 aspect

ratio, both edges may be cut off.

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_ Number of still images that can be recorded DSC-W190 (Units: hnages)

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2

49

93

197

395

790

1600

3200

8M

3

72

140

288

581)

1170

235t)

4700

5M

4

91)

170

351)

710

1420

2900

5851)

3M

7

148

293

600

121)I)

2400

485t)

9800

6(1

1200

236t)

481)(t

965t)

19300

38600

77200

3:2(1 IM)

2

49

93

197

395

7911

1600

16:9(9M)

3

66

13(1

262

533

11)6(t

215t)

4300

16:9(2M)

11

230

450

900

181)I)

3700

7500

15000

VGA

3200

DSC-W180 (Units: hnages)

_ro IOM

2

58

115

230

470

940

1900

3800

5M

4

91)

170

350

710

1420

2900

5850

3M

7

148

293

600

1200

2400

4850

9800

60

1200

2360

4800

9650

19300

38600

77200

3:2(8M)

2

58

115

230

470

940

1900

16:9(7M)

3

75

150

300

600

1200

2450

5000

16:9(2M)

11

230

450

900

1800

3700

7500

15000

VGA

• The number of still images media.

may vary depending

on the shooting

conditions

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and the recording

• When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When an image shot with other cameras is played back on this camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size.

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Using the Shooting mode that matches the scene (Scene Selection)

1 Set

the mode switch to _

2 Press

(Still Image).

the MENU button.

3 Select _ (Camera) with i/V/_/l_ on the control button --_ the desired Scene Selection --_ Q.

A

T

_'_ (Twilight Portrait): Shoots sharp images of people in a dark place without losing the nighttime atmosphere,

I_'O (High Sensitivity): Shoots images without a flash even in low lighting.

J (Twilight): Shoots scenes without losing nighttime atmosphere, oo (Soft Snap): Shoots R!llQ images with a softer atmosphere for portraits of people, flowers, etc. [] (Landscape): Shoots with the focus on a distant subject.

• The flash does not operate

night the

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(Beach): Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with the blueness of the water captured more vividly. (Snow): Shoots snow scenes in white more clearly.

in some modes.

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Shooting

movies

Set the mode switch to H (Movie), then press ON/ OFF (Power) button.

ON/OFF(Power)

button

Press the shutter button fully down to start recording. Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording.

_ Viewing

movies

(_) Set the mode switch to _] (Playback) button to select a movie to view.

and press • (next)/'_

(previous)

screen.

with

(_ Press 0.

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0

Pause

I_

Fast lorward

•

Fast rewind

•

Displays

the volume

control

Adjust

the volume

•11_.

on the control

_ Maximum recording time The table times

below

shows

for all movie

files.

the approximate The image

maximum size is fixed

recording

times.

These

are the total

to 320 x 240. (Units: hour : minute

: second)

320 x 240

• The recording time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording media. • Recordable movie file size is up to approx. 2 GB for each file. If the file size reaches approx. 2 GB, the camera stops recording autonmtically. • The camera does not support HD recordings or playbacks for movies.

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Viewing an enlarged image (Playback zoom)

1 Set the

mode switch to (Playback) to display an image, then press Q, (Playback zoom) button. The image is enlarged at twice the size, with the center of the image.

2 Adjust

the zoom scale and position. Q button:

Zooms in.

W button of the W/T (Zoom) button: Zooms out. A/V/-_/I_ on the control button: Adjusts the position. Shows the displayed area of the whole image

Searching

for an image (Image Index)

the mode switch to 1 Set (Playback) to display an image, then press [] (Index) button. • Press [] (Index) button again to display an index screen with even more images.

2 Select an image with I/V/_/I_ on the control button. • To return to the single-image

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screen, press

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Viewing a series of still images (Slideshow) Set the mode switch to I_ (Playback) to display a still image, then press the MENU button.

Select r_ (Slideshow) with &/T on the control button, then press 0.

A

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3 Select [Start] with A, then press Q. The slideshow

starts.

• To end the slideshow,

press 0. C o')

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Deleting images 1 Set the mode switch to [] (Playback) to display an image, then press _ (Delete) button.

(Delete)

button

_/1_ on the control button 2 toPress select the desired setting. _ (This Image): You can delete the currently displayed image. _e (Multiple Images): You can select and delete multiple images. Select the

MENU button

images, press 0, and then press the MENU button to delete. _h

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(All in This Folder):

You can delete all the images of the selected folder.

Deleting all images (Format) You can delete all data stored on "Memory Stick Duo" media or the internal memory. If a "Memory Stick Duo" media is inserted, all data stored on the "Memory Stick Duo" media are deleted. If no "Memory Stick Duo" media is inserted, all data stored in the internal memory are deleted.

"1 Press the MENU button.

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Select ["Memory Stick" Tool] or [Internal Memory Tool] with &/V on the control button, then press [Format] --,. O. 4 Select [OK], then press O.

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I_['_t'_ • Formatling recovered.

permanently

deletes

all data, including

protected

images,

and the data cannot

be

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Viewing images on a TV 1 Connect the camera to the TV with the dedicated A/V cable (supplied).

To audio/video input jacks

Dedicated

A/V cable

• The [Video Out] setting is sel to [NTSC] mode at the factory to let you enjoy optimum movie image quality. When images do not appear or jittery on your TV, you may be using a PAL-only TV. Try switching the [Video Out] setting to PAL (page 44).

Printing still images If you have a PictBridge compliant printer, you can print images by the following procedure. First, set the camera to enable USB connection between the camera and the printer.

Connect the camera to the printer with the dedicated cable (supplied).

2 Turn on the camera After

3T

the connection

Press MENU _ on the control

is made,

and the printer. the

f'g

indicator

appears.

_ (Print) with &/ button _ O.

MENU

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button

USB

4 Select the desired mode with i/V This Image: Multiple

Print the currently

Images:

displayed

on the control button -, O.

image.

Press ,_/1_ to display the image, then 0.

5 Select the desired setting item, then [OK] ----, Q. The image is printed.

• If it was impossible [PictBridge].

to connect

to the printer,

be sure to set [USB Connect]

under _

(Settings)

to

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Using the camera with a computer /Using Yon

"PMB (Picture Motion Browser)"

can enjoy

and "PMB" There

are more

For details,

the recorded

is included

images

more

on a CD-ROM

functions,

see the "PMB

in addition Guide"

than

ever

by taking

adwmtage

of the software,

(supplied). to those

(page

listed

below,

for enjoying

your

images.

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\ " Viewing images calendar.

Print

CD/DVD

Printing images date stamps,

with

Exporting images to a "Memory Stick Duo" media and viewing them,

• "PMB"

36GB

is not compatible

with Macintosh

computers.

Creating a dala disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive,

in a

_ Stage 1: installing the "PMB" Yon can install the software • Log on as Administrator.

1 Check

(supplied)

your computer

Recommended

using the following procedure.

environment.

environment

OS (pre-installed): CPU: Intel Pentium MHz or faster)

(supplied)

for using "PMB"

Microsoft Windows XP* 1 SP3/Windows Vista .2 SPI [11500 MHz or faster (Recommended: Intel Pentium [11 800

Memory: 256 MB or more (Recommended: 512 MB or more) Hard Disk (Disk space required for installation): Approximately

500 MB

Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots or more Video memory: 32 MB or more (Recommended: 64 MB or more) ,I 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. ,1:2Starter (Edition) is not supported.

2 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installation

menu screen appears. soNY

3 Click [Install]. The "Choose appears.

(supplied)

Setup Language"

Cybe[-shot

Application

Software

screen

(3

Follow the instructions installation. 5 Remove the CD-ROM

on the screen to complete

the

(23

6" o

after the installation

is complete.

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_ Stage 2: importing images to your computer using "PMB" 1 Insert a fully charged battery pack to the camera, then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Connect the camera to your computer. "Connecting..."

appears

on the screen

of the camera.

To the _

@

(USB).A/V

Dedicated

OUT terminal

USB cable

• t0_¢is displayed on the screen during the communication session. Do not operate the computer while the indicalor is displayed. When the indicator changes to -_.=, you can start using the computer again.

3 Click the [Import] button. For details,

see the "PMB

_ Stage 3: Viewing

1

Guide".

"PMB Guide"

Double-click the _ (PMB Guide) icon on the desktop. • To access menu:

the "PMB

Click

[Sony Picture Guidel.

Guide"

[Start l -_ Utilityl

fiom

the start

[All Programsl -_

[Helpl

-_

-_ [PMB

• Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable from the camera while the camera is operating or while "Accessing..." appears on the screen of the camera. Doing so may corrupt the data. • When using a battery with little remaining charge, you may not be able to transfer the data or the data may be corrupted. Using the AC Adaptor (sold separately) is recommended.

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_ Using the camera with your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh Recommended The following

computer

environment

Recommended

However,

"PMB"

is not compatible.

environment is recommended

environment

OS (pre-installed): USB jack: Provided

computer.

for a computer

for importing

Mac OS 9.1/9.2/Mac as standard

connected

to the camera.

images

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to vlO.5)

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Changing

the operation

You can set the sound produced

j

Press

sounds

when you operate the camera.

the MENU button.

MENU button

2 Select _ (Settings) with • on the control button, then press O.

Select [Main Settings] with A/• press [Beep] --, Q.

on the control button, then

4 Select the desired mode with A/•

on the control button --, Q.

Shutter: Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. On: Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter Off: Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

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button.

Using the MENU items Displays awfilable functions tBr easy setting when the camera is in shooting or playback mode. Only the items that are awfilable for each mode are displayed on the screen. Select w_ (Settings) --+ [main Settingsl --+ [Initializel to initialize the settings to the default setting.

1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen.

MENU button

9 Select the desired menu item with A/T/