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Digital Still Camera
Instruction Manual GB
DSC-W200
For details on the advanced operations, please access
“Cyber-shot Handbook” and “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”
contained on the supplied CD-ROM via a computer.
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
© 2007 Sony Corporation 3-208-405-11(1)
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Owner’s Record IMPORTANT The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in SAFEGUARDS the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. For your protection, please read these safety Model No. DSC-W200 instructions completely before operating Serial No. ___________________________ the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions WARNING and
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long periods of time, unplug it from the wall [ Cleaning outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Unplug the set from the wall outlet before This will prevent damage to the set due to cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners lightning and power-line surges. or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. Service Installation [ Damage Requiring Service [ Water and Moisture Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer
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Read this first CAUTION For Customers in the U.S.A. Replace the battery with the specified type only. If you have any questions about this product, you Otherwise, fire or injury may result. may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For Customers in the U.S.A. and The number below is for the FCC related matters Canada only. [ Regulatory Information [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Declaration of Conformity Lithium-Ion batteries are Trade Name: SONY recyclable. Model N
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[ Note: For Customers in Europe This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital This product has been tested and found compliant device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for These limits are designed to provide reasonable using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 protection against harmful interference in a feet). residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate ra
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Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or mark) must be used. If 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
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Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................... 2 Read this first ............................................................................................ 4 Notes on using your camera .................................................................... 8 Getting started ................................................................................. 9 Checking the accessories supplied ...............................................
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Notes on using your camera [ Internal memory and “Memory [ Notes on the LCD screen and Stick Duo” back up lens Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery � The LCD screen is manufactured using pack or “Memory Stick Duo” while the access extremely high-precision technology so over lamp is lighted, as the internal memory data or 99.99% of the pixels are operational for “Memory Stick Duo” data may be destroyed. effective use. However, there may be some tiny Always protect your data by ma
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Getting started Checking the accessories supplied � Battery charger BC-CSG/BC-CSGB/ � USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) BC-CSGC (1) � Wrist strap (1) � Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) � CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software/ “Cyber-shot Handbook”/“Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”) (1) � Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) � Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) Hook Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera
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1 Preparing the battery pack For customers in the USA and For customers other than those in the USA and Canada Canada Plug CHARGE lamp CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 1Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 2Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHARGE lamp lights on, and charging starts. When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Practical charge). If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour (until it is fully char
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2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) Insert the “Memory Stick Insert the battery Duo” with the terminal side pack while pressing facing the LCD screen. the battery eject Battery/“Memory Stick lever with the tip of Duo” cover the battery pack. 1Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. 2Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) all the way in until it clicks. 3Insert the battery pack. 4Close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. [ When there is no “Memo
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[ To remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. “Memory Stick Duo” Battery pack Slide the battery eject lever. Make sure that the access Be sure not to drop the lamp is not lit, then push the battery pack. “Memory Stick Duo” in once. � Never remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the “Memory Stick Duo”. 12
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3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button (Playback) button 1 2 z button 3 HOME Control button button 1Press the POWER button or press (Playback) button. 2Set the clock with the control button. 1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z. [ To change the date and time Press the HOME button, and select [ Clock Settings] in (Settings) (pages 19, 20). [ When you
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Shooting images easily Microphone Finder Shutter button W/T (Zoom) button Macro button Mode dial DISP button MENU button Flash button Control button Self-timer button HOME button Tripod receptacle (bottom) 1Select the desired function from the mode dial. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. 3Shoot with the shutter button. When s
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Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display [ Using the mode dial * Scene Selection in the menu Set the mode dial to the desired function. Extra High Sensitivity Auto Adjustment Shoots smoother images without a flash under low light conditions. Allows easy shooting with the settings Beach adjusted automatically. Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with the Program Auto blueness of the water captured more vividly. Allows you to shoot with the exposure Snow adjusted automatically (both the
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[ Using the self-timer Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Not using the self-timer : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. Self-timer lamp [ DISP Changing the screen display Press v (DISP) on the control button. Each time you press v (DISP) button, the display changes as follows. Brightness of LCD backl
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Viewing/deleting images (playback zoom)/ (Index) button (playback zoom) button (Playback) button MENU button HOME button Control button Multi connector (bottom) Speaker (bottom) 1Press (Playback) button. If you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press again. 2Select an image with b/B on the control button. Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.) Press B to
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[ Viewing an index screen Press (Index) button to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. Then, select an image with v/V/b/B. To return to the single image screen, press z. � You can also access the index screen by selecting [ Index Display] in (View Images) on the HOME screen. � Each time you press (Index), the number of pictures on the index screen changes. [ To delete images in index mode 1 Press MENU while the index screen is displayed. 2 Select [Delete] with v and sel
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Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of your camera. You can select the shooting mode or playback mode, or change the settings from the HOME screen. Control button z button HOME button 1Press 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. [ When you select the (Manage Memory) or (Settings) category 1 Selec
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For details on the operation 1 page 19 HOME items Press HOME button displays the following items. Details on the items are displayed on the screen by the guide. Category Items Shooting Shooting View Images Single Image Index Display Slide Show Print Printing, Other Music Tool Download Music Format Music Manage Memory Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Copy Internal Memory Tool Format Main Settings Settings Main Settings 1 Beep Function Guide Initial
