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Digital Still Camera
Instruction Manual GB
DSC-W80/W85/W90
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 3-095-004-11(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-W80/W85/W90 instructions completely before operating Serial No. ___________________________ the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions WARN
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[ Cleaning long periods of time, unplug it from the wall 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 Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer [ Water and Moisture
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Read this first CAUTION For Customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you Replace the battery with the specified type may call: only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters For Customers in the U.S.A. and only. Canada [ Regulatory Information [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION Declaration of Conformity BATTERIES Trade Name: SONY Lithium-Ion batteries are Model No.: DSC-W8
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[ CAUTION For Customers in Europe You are cautioned that any changes or This product has been tested and found compliant modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 equipment. feet). [ Note: [ Attention This equipment has been tested and found to The electromagnetic fields at the specific comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
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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 t
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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 Stick Duo” back up � The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over Do not turn off the camera or remove the 99.99% of the pixels are operational for battery pack or “Memory Stick Duo” while effective use. However, there may be some tiny the access lamp is lighted, as the internal black points and/or bright points (white, red, memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” data blue o
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Getting started Checking the accessories supplied � Battery charger BC-CSG/BC-CSGB/ �Strap BC-CSGC (1) Wrist strap (1) (DSC-W80/W90) Neck strap (1) (DSC-W85) � Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) � Soft carrying case (1) (DSC-W85 only) � Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) � CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software/ “Cyber-shot Handbook”/“Cyber-shot Step-up � USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) Guide”) (1) � Instruction Manual (this manual) (
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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 “Mem
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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 Control button HOME 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 18, 19). [ 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 : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) [ Using the mode dial The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to Set the mode dial to the desired function. clearly shoot the background that is out of Auto Adjustment flash light. Allows easy shooting with the settings : Flash forced off adjusted automatically. Program Auto [ Macro (Shooting close-up) Allows you to shoot with the exposure Press b ( ) on the control button adjusted automatically (both the shu
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Viewing/deleting images (playback zoom)/ (Index) button (playback zoom) button (Playback) button MENU button Control button HOME 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 t
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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 Select t
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For details on the operation 1 page 18 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
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Using menu items MENU button z button Control button 1Press MENU to display the menu. Function Guide � The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode. � Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode. 2Select the desired item with v/V on the control button. � If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing v/V until the item appears on the screen. 3Select the desired setting with b/B on the control button. � If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing b/B
