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Enjoying
the camera
Using the menu
Using the Setup
screen
Digital Still Camera
Digital Still Camera
User’s Guide/
User’s Guide/
Using your computer
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
DSC-W100
Printing still images
Connecting your
camera to your TV
“Read This First” (separate volume)
Explains the set-up and basic operations for Troubleshooting
shooting/playback with your camera.
Operating Instructions
Others
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and
“Read This First” (separate volum
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WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For Customers in the U.S.A. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the applia
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety Cleaning instructions completely before operating Unplug the set from the wall outlet before the appliance, and keep this manual for cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners future reference. or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instru
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Lightning Safety Check For added protection for this set during a lightning Upon completion of any service or repairs to the storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for set, ask the service technician to perform routine long periods of time, unplug it from the wall safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. to determine that the set is in safe operating This will prevent damage to the set due to condition. lightning and power-l
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Read this first CAUTION CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or Replace the battery with the specified type modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. equipment. For Customers in the U.S.A. and The power unit is intended to be correctly Canada orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our en
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Note: Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital European Union and other European device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. countries with separate collection These limits are designed to provide reasonable systems) protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
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Notes on using your camera cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery Types of “Memory Stick” that can be pack functions (page 99). used (not supplied) � For details on the usable battery pack, see The IC recording medium used by this page 99. camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a lens which is capable of reproducing sharp “Memory Stick Duo” with your images
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� Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations � Playback of images recorded with your camera may cause malfunctions. on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your � If moisture condensation occurs, remove it camera are not guaranteed. before using the camera (page 101). � Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to Warning on copyright malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may render the recording medium unusable, Televisio
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For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily “Read This First” (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery pack 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual � Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual shooting) t page 29 � En
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Table of contents Read this first............................................................................................ 5 Notes on using your camera ..................................................................... 7 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images......................................................... 13 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 13 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity.....................
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Viewing menu..........................................................................................41 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items..............................................................................48 Camera ..............................................................................................49 AF Mode Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Re
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Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer........................................................... 58 Installing the software (supplied) ............................................................ 60 Copying images to your computer .......................................................... 61 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”)............................................................................... 67 Using the “Cyber-shot Vi
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Enjoying the camera Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 29), the menus (page 32), and so on. Focusing on a subject successfully Focus 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 s
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Adjusting the light intensity Exposure You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Exposure: Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO = Recording sensitivity Overexposure The exposure is automatically set to the = too much light proper value in the auto adjustment mode. Whitish image
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Enjoying the camera Hints for adjusting the exposure (EV) When shooting a whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scene The camera judges that the Adjust in the + subject is bright so that the direction exposure is darker. When shooting a darker overall image The camera judges that the Adjust in the – subject is dark so that the direction exposure is brighter. You can check the exposure referring to the histogram chart. Be careful not to overexpose or underexpose your su
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2448 480 On the effects of lighting Color The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of light White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 37). On “image quality” and “image size” Quality A digital i
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Enjoying the camera Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”) Pixel Many pixels (Fine Example: Printing in image quality and up to A3 size large file size) Few pixels (Rough Example: An attached image quality but image to be sent by e- small file size) mail The default settings are marked with . Image size Usage guidelines 8M (3264×2448) Larger Up to A3/11× 17"print 1) 3:2 (3264×2176) Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio 5M (2592 × 1944) Up to A4/8×10"print 3M (2048×1536) Up to 13
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Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A B A F B G C H G D C I H J D K E E L F M N A Shutter button (t step 5 in “Read This First”) B For shooting: Zoom (W/T) lever (t step 5 in “Read This First”) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) lever/ (Index) lever (t step 6 in “Read This First”) OP Q C Microphone D Self-timer lamp (t step 5 in “Read This First”)/AF illuminator (51) E Lens F POWER button/POWER lamp (t step 2 in “Read This First”) RSTUV G Flash (t step 5 i
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Enjoying the camera H (Playback) button (t step 6 in Q Tripod receptacle (bottom) “Read This First”) � Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to I DC IN jack cover firmly secure the camera to tripods having J DC IN jack screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) � After use, remove the camera from the tripod. For details, refer to the operation manual supplied with the AC a
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Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of Display Indication operation. Camera mode (t step 5 in “Read This First”) When shooting still images SL Flash mode (t step 5 in “Read This First”) Flash charging 1 3 Zoom scaling (t 49, step 5 in “Read This First”) 1.3 4 2 Red-eye reduction (50) 5 Sharpness (40) Contrast (40) AF illuminator (51) ON When shooting movies Metering mode (36) VIVID Color mode (34) NATURAL 1 3 SEPIA B&W B 4 Display Indication 2 Macro (t step 5 i
