Sony cyber shot dsc-w150 handbook

You cannot resize movies. Enlarging the image and multi resizing can reduce the image quality. Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 43 Protect : Preventing accidental erasure Protects images against accidental erasure. The image. To protect an image 1 Select the images you want to protect while displaying images in single-image mode.

The is attached to the selected image. The Protect indicator disappears. Clears DPOF marks already attached. Print : Printing images using a printer Printing images shot with the camera. Rotate : Rotating a still image Rotates a still image. To cancel selecting the folder Select [Exit] in step 2, then press z. You can change the folder or create a new one. To cancel the setting change Select [Cancel] if it is shown as an option on the screen, then press z.

If not, press b. Formatting starts. To cancel formatting Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z. Create REC. The folder creation screen appears. A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number, and the folder becomes the current recording folder. To cancel the folder creation Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.

You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder.

When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is automatically created. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. The folder selection screen appears. To cancel changing the recording folder Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z. Copying starts. Customizing the settings Copy To cancel copying Select [Cancel] in step 3, then press z. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.

You cannot choose a specific folder and copy images to it. Format Formats the internal memory. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. Function Guide When you operate the camera, the function guide appears. Displays the function guide. Off Does not display the function guide. Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images stored in the internal memory are retained.

Customizing the settings On 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The settings are reset to the default setting. To cancel initializing Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.

On Executes a demonstration when using Smile Shutter mode. Off Does not execute. The demonstration starts. Auto The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant printer pages 97 and Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer page The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region.

To view images on a TV screen, check the TV color system of the country or region of use page Images are displayed with the upper and lower sides slightly cut off.

On Plays at a aspect ratio. Off Does not use Wide Zoom Display. Movies, images, and portrait images cannot be zoomed. AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked.

The indicator appears at this time. Auto Uses the AF illuminator. Off Does not use AF illuminator. A distance of up to approximately 2. AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.

Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range. On Displays the grid lines. Off Does not display the grid lines. Single Automatically adjusts the focus when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. Monitor Automatically adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. This mode shortens the time needed for focusing.

Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. Smart Smart zoom Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will not be distorted, according to the image size. However, note that the picture quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded.

Off Does not use the digital zoom. Attach a lens adaptor not supplied , then attach a conversion lens. Attaches a wide conversion lens. Does not attach a lens. When using the built-in flash, the flash light may be blocked, causing the shadow to appear. Check the image composition on the LCD screen when shooting. Macro is fixed to Auto. The available zoom area is limited. The available focusing area is limited. AF illuminator does not emit light. You cannot select semi manual.

If you shoot images with a Tele conversion lens not supplied , the camera may also focus on close subjects in Landscape mode and Twilight mode. Auto Orientation When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait vertical image, the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position. On Records the image with the correct orientation. Off Does not use Auto Orientation. If an image is not recorded in the correct orientation, you can rotate the image, following the procedure on page Auto Review Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image.

On Uses the Auto Review. Off Does not use Auto Review. To cancel the clock setting Select [Cancel] in step 5, then press z. The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to. Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the supplied cable for multi-use terminal Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV. Images shot with the camera appear on the TV. Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.

PhotoTV HD allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors. For details, refer to the operating instruction of the TV. Viewing images on a TV If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi-use terminal.

The color system of the TV must match that of the digital still camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used. Illustrations of screens used in this section are based on the English version.

This section describes the [Auto] and [Mass Storage] as examples. If you accept the terms of the agreement, click the radio button next to [I accept the terms of the license agreement] and then click [Next]. The installation menu screen appears. Select [Start]. This function informs you of news, such as software updates. You can change the setting later.

Playback button. When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while. Do not operate the computer while the indicator is displayed. When the indicator changes to , you can start using the computer again. Thumbnails of the imported images are displayed.

Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them. To start importing images, click the [Import] button. Example: viewing folders on Windows Vista 1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the tasktray. A Folder containing image data recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function. B Folder containing image data recorded using the camera.

When no new folders are created, there are folders as follows: Using your computer 4 Click [OK]. The device is disconnected. The images in this folder are available only for viewing. THM ssss stands for any number within the range from to The numerical portions of the name of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same. Insert the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor in the computer and copy the images.

Then, right-click an image file to display the menu and click [Copy]. When you overwrite an existing image with a new one, the original file data is deleted. To copy an image file to the computer without overwriting, change the file name and then copy the image file. However, note that if you change the file name page , you may not play back that image with the camera.

Then, perform from step 4. Play back these images on the camera using Folder View page Enter a number from to for ssss. Do not change the extension. You can also delete or add these files whenever you want. All Music files return to the preset-music, and [Music] in the [Slideshow] menu is set to [Off]. Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera.

Copying and viewing images on a computer 1 Prepare the camera and a Macintosh computer. The image files are copied to the hard disk. Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files to open that image file.

The installation of the software starts. Technical Support Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website.

Viewing on Windows Double-click Step-up Guide on the desktop. Viewing on Macintosh 1 Copy the [stepupguide] folder in the [stepupguide] folder to your computer. Overwrite the files in the [img] folder with the files from the [GB] folder. Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer page You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

You can insert the date on the image and print it page You can make a Print order mark on the images which you want to print out in advance. Stage 1: Preparing the camera Prepare the camera for connection to the printer, using the cable for multi-use terminal. When [USB Connect] is set to [Auto], the camera will automatically recognize certain printers when connected. Skip Stage 1, if this is the case. The USB mode is set. The camera is set to playback mode, then an image and the print menu appear on the screen.

When you select [This Image] You can print the selected image. Move on to Stage 4. When you select [Multiple Images] You can print multiple selected images.

Press the Playback button and turn on the camera. After the connection is made, the indicator appears. The image is printed.

Stage 5: Completing the printing Make sure the screen has returned to Stage 2, and disconnect the cable for multiuse terminal from the camera. This function may not be provided depending on the printer. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a Print order mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.

The Print order mark is attached to the image. DPOF To remove the mark Select the images from which you want to remove the mark, then repeat steps 3 and 4. Single Image displaying images in singleimage mode or in index mode. Index Display 3 Select an image to mark with the control button, then press z. The mark is attached to the selected image.

Single Image To cancel the selection Select [Exit] in step 5, then press z. To remove the mark Select the images that you want to remove the marks, then press z in step 3.

Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal memory, Music files may be checked. Click one of the following items to jump to the page explaining the symptom and cause or the appropriate corrective action.

Cannot turn on the camera. Insert a charged battery pack. Replace it with a new one. The power turns off suddenly. Turn on the camera again. The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication. Cannot charge the battery pack. Use the battery charger to charge the battery. If it is full, do one of the following: — Delete unnecessary images page Do one of the following: — Set the image size to other than [ Fine ].

Troubleshooting Cannot record images. Set [Smile demo mode] to [Off] page This subject is not visible on the screen. Press the Playback button to change to the recording mode page Anti-blur function does not work.

Recording takes a long time. The image is out of focus. Select the auto focus mode page It took me a while to get up to speed using the W because of its unconventional interface. I was initially confused by the differences between the Menu and Home buttons, although I now understand that Home contains all the general camera settings like auto focus, sounds and clock , while Menu has settings specific to the current mode.

The randomness of the mode dial further confused me. Would I hang any of these pictures on my wall? Yes, I would. The W offers sensitivity settings from ISO 80 to , which is quite high for a small point-and-shoot. Lens quality is excellent. Wide-angle photographs reveal no distortion or purple fringing and very little vignetting. White balance is good. Colors, especially reds and blues, are rich and true. People who prefer more natural or less saturated colors will want to turn down the in-camera contrast and saturation.

I really like how easily the W fits into my purse and the excellent image quality it produces. The disorganized user interface was a real stumbling block for me, although I eventually got used to it. Limited exposure options are another deterrent — I like being able to adjust shutter, aperture and ISO settings. But it is what it is — a point-and-shoot digital camera. The 8. Who Should Buy It This camera will satisfy many types of users, including:.

Facebook uses your real name and can be posted on your wall while Wordpress uses our login system. Feel free to use either one. Am happy with the performance but extremely unhappy with the camera in that after 2 months blue spots appeared on the images. Assume that it is due to dust getting inside the camera as that is what was told to me on another sony camera.

I have not abused the camera carrying it in my pocket etc. Rod- Sorry to hear about the problems with your camera. It does happen, though. Good luck with getting your camera repaired. Hi, ztipkorb. It IS a nice feature to have. I have had 2 cybershots, one of them being the DSC-W the other was an older one, one of the first. Now im starting to suspect its the cybershot itself after the same exact thing happened. After about a year and a half for the first one and about months with the second newer one.

I didnt do anything that would damage it. I was usingit properly and all of a sudden, turned it on and that happened. I have never had ths problem with any other digital cameras i have had before other than the two cybershots. Does anyone know how to fix this issue? I have the cybershot W and am extremely disappointed.

Of course, it occured 13months after purchase. I recomend olympus instead of sony. Ive had the camera W for about 10 months and the turn the power off and on again is happening. Ive tried lightly tapping the camera and all the other tips and nothing has happened. I lOVE this camera and feel terrible to have to get another one. I keep hoping I will turn it on and it will work again. If i had to get another camera which one would you guys suggest? Battery is charged.

Keeps putting white spots on the photos and you can see the dust when you look inside of the lense. Camera is kept in a case and only used by an adult. This should not be an issue. Makes me so upset that I spent the money on it. Seen this same issue on multiple sites. Such a shame. Like the camera otherwise. We shot about , and they began to appear from about on. It has occured on at least 7.

I must say I am extremely disappointed with this camera. My older cybershot was superb. Never any problems. The new one that I purchased — dsc-w has been a problem since the beginning. I took it on vacation and white spots appeared on the images.

I thought maybe I got sand in it so I sent it in to Sony for repair. They fixed it for free and sent it back. Next up came the holidays and the same white spots reappeared. Sent it back for repair without a charge or comment from Sony again.

Now the camera is once again having white spots inside and there appears to be lint inside the lens AGAIN. This camera is kept in a hard shell case except when in use. The camera is only handled by adults that have used a camera in the past — especially a cybershot. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot wilh tile settings ac[iusted automalically. P Program Auto Allows you to shool with the exposure adjusted automalically both tile shutler speed anti tile aperture value.

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