Sony DSC-W1 Shooting still images/movies

Symptom	Cause	Solution
You cannot turn on the	• The batteries are not installed correctly.	p Install the batteries correctly (page 13).
camera.	• The AC Adaptor (not supplied) is disconnected.	p Properly connect the AC Adaptor (page 16).
	• The batteries are discharged.	p Install charged batteries (page 13).
	• The batteries are dead (page 119).	p Replace the batteries with new ones.

The power turns off	• If you do not operate the camera for about three	p Turn on the camera again (page 17).
suddenly.	minutes while the power is on, the camera turns
	off automatically to prevent wearing down the
	batteries (page 17).
	• The batteries are discharged.	p Install charged batteries (page 13).

Shooting still images/movies

Symptom	Cause			Solution
The LCD screen is not	• The power was turned off with the LCD screen			p Turn on the LCD screen (page 32).
turned on even when the	turned off the last time you used the camera.
power is turned on.

The subject is not visible	• The mode dial is set to SET UP or .			p Set it to other modes than SET UP or		(page 10).
on the LCD screen.

The LCD screen turns	• The image size is set to [640(Fine)] while an			p Disconnect the A/V connecting cable.
blue and the subject does	A/V connecting cable is connected to the A/V			p Set the image size to other than [640(Fine)].
not appear when	OUT (MONO) jack.
recording movies.

The image is out of focus.	• The subject is too close.			p Record in the close-ups (Macro) recording mode. Make sure to
				position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest
				shooting distance when shooting (page 28).
	• The mode dial is set to	or	when shooting	p Set it to other modes than	or	(page 36).
	still images.
	• The focus preset function is selected.			p Set to the auto focus mode (page 50).

Zoom does not work.	• You cannot change the zoom scale when			—
	shooting movies.

Precision digital zoom	• [Digital Zoom] is set to [Smart] or [Off] in the			p Set [Digital Zoom] to [Precision] (pages 27, 46 and 114).
does not function.	SET UP settings.
	• This function cannot be used during shooting			—
	movies.

Troubleshooting

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Contents

Page WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For the Customers in the U.S.A Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Notice for the customers in the United Kingdom Attention for the Customers in Europe Attention For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada Notice Read this first Carl Zeiss lens The pictures used in this manual Trademarks Table of contents Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Advanced still image viewing Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Enjoying movies Enjoying images on your Identifying the parts Page Mode dial POWER (Movie shooting) (Playback/Edit) (Auto adjustment mode) Preparing batteries Charging the batteries Charging time Inserting the batteries ,Close the battery cover Battery remaining indicator (When using the Nickel-MetalHydride batteries) Number of images and battery life that can be recorded/ viewed Viewing still images2) Shooting movies3) Using the AC adaptor Using your camera abroad Turning on/off your camera How to use the control button Auto power-offfunction Setting the date and time Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with Set the numeric value with ,Select [OK] with B on the control button, then press z Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” Setting the still image size Image size and quality Short description of the image size Examples based on the image size Examples based on the image quality The number of images that can be saved in a “Memory Stick”3) Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode Holding the camera correctly Auto Focus Zoom Smart zoom Precision digital zoom Shooting close-ups— Macro When the zoom is set all the way to the W side: When the zoom is set all the way to the T side: ,Set the mode dial to , and press B () on the control button To return to normal recording mode Using the self-timer ,Set the mode dial to , and press V () on the control button To cancel the self-timerin the middle of the operation Shooting images against a light source To prevent subjects’ eyes from appearing red Shooting images with the AF illuminator Shooting images with the finder Inserting the date and time on a still image ,Set the mode dial to SET UP Select [Date/Time] with v/V, then press B ,Select the date and time setting with v/V on the control button, then press z Day&Time: Shooting according to scene conditions , Set the mode dial to , or Combinations for each mode dial setting NR slow shutter Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera Viewing an index (nine-image/sixteen-image)screen ,Select the desired still image with b/B on the control button ,Press (index) once index (nine- image) screen To display the next (previous) index screen Viewing images on a TV screen Viewing images on a TV screen PAL-Msystem PAL-Nsystem SECAM system NTSC system Deleting images Deleting images in index (nine-image/sixteen-image)mode Formatting a “Memory Stick” ,Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the power Select Select [OK] with v, then press z To cancel the formatting ,Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z How to setup and operate your camera Deciding the still image quality Creating or selecting a folder Choosing an auto focus method Choosing a focus operation — AF Mode Single AF (S AF ) Monitoring AF (M AF ) bSelect (Camera) with v, [AF Mode] with B/v, and select the Setting the distance to the subject Shooting with manual shutter speed and aperture settings dSelect an aperture value with b/B eShoot the image To cancel the manual exposure mode Exposure Adjustment by aperture Adjustment by shutter speed Adjusting the exposure Displaying a histogram a Set the mode dial to P , , or Selecting the metering method Adjusting color tones Adjusting the flash level Shooting continuously Shooting in Multi Burst mode Shooting with special effects To cancel Picture Effects Selecting the folder and playing back images Enlarging a portion of a still image Playing back successive images Rotating still images Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode Playing back continuously bSelect the Multi Burst image with b/B To pause playback Playing back frame by frame cPress z when the desired frame is displayed Protecting images Changing image size Choosing images to print fRepeat step 5 to mark other images gPress MENU To unmark marks To unmark all the marks in the folder To exit the mark function Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer Printing images fSelect [OK] with V/B, then press z To cancel printing To print other images To insert the date and time on images cSelect (Print) with B, then press z Printing index-images cSelect(Print) with b/B, then press z eSelect [Index] with v, then select [On] with b/B gSelect [OK] with V/B, then press z eSelect the desired image with v/V/b/B, then press z hSelect [Index] with v, then select [On] with b/B jSelect [OK] with V/B, then press z Shooting movies Viewing movies on the LCD screen Deleting movies Cutting movies bSelect the movie you want to cut using b/B dSelect (Divide) with B, then press z. Next, select [OK] with v, then press z eDecide on a cutting point fWhen you have decided on a cutting point, select [OK] with v/V, and press z — For Windows users Installing the USB driver aTurn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM(supplied) into the CD-ROMdrive bClick [USB Driver] on the title screen cClick [Next] dClick [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then click [Finish] Connecting the camera to your computer aInsert the “Memory Stick” with the images you want to copy into the camera camera cConnect the USB cable (supplied) to the (USB) jack of the camera dConnect the USB cable to your computer For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users For Windows 98 or 98SE users Copying images – Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me aDouble-click[My Computer], then double-click[Removable Disk] When a removable disk icon is not shown – Windows XP Copying images using the Windows XP AutoPlay wizard aMake a USB connection bClick [Next] Viewing the images on your computer aClick [Start], then click [My Documents] bDouble-clickthe desired image file Image file storage destinations and file names Page Viewing image files once copied to a computer with your camera Right-click bCopy the image file to the “Memory Stick” folder Installing “Picture Package” “Picture Package” is only for Windows computers b Click [Picture Package] d Click [Next] cSelect the desired language, then click [Next] eClick [Next] fClick [Install] on the “Ready to Install the Program” screen hRemove the CD-ROM Copying images using “Picture Package” Using “Picture Package” Viewing images on a computer Storing images on a CD-R — For Macintosh users aConnecting your camera to your computer bCopying images cViewing the images on your computer Using “ImageMixer VCD2” Required computer environment aInstalling “ImageMixer VCD2” bCreating a video CD Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Page Page Viewing images Deleting/Editing Images Computers Page Page PictBridge compliant printer Others Warnings and messages Page Self-diagnosisdisplay Number of images that can be saved or shooting time Menu items Page Page Page SET UP items (Setup 1) (Setup 2) Precautions On “Memory Stick” On Nickel-MetalHydride batteries Effective use of the battery Battery life On the battery charger Specifications xAC-LS5AC Adaptor (not supplied) xAccessories The LCD screen When shooting movies D Low battery warning indicator F Spot metering cross hair (57) G Macro indicator (28) I Image size indicator (77) J Recording time [maximum recordable time] indicator (109) When playing back still images AImage size indicator (21) BRecording mode indicator (59, 60) C Change folder indicator (62) D Protect indicator (67) Print (DPOF) mark indicator (69) E Playback indicator (65) When playing back moving images AImage size indicator (78) BRecording mode indicator (78) C Playback indicator (78) D Volume indicator (78) E Change folder indicator (62) F Playback folder indicator (62) G Image number Index