Page 1 DSC-W300 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the “Instruction Manual” and the “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”, and retain them for future reference. © 2008 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the shooting functions...
Page 2: Notes On Using The Camera
Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of “Memory Stick” that you can use (not supplied) “Memory Stick Duo” You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with the camera. “Memory Stick” You cannot use a “Memory Stick” with the camera. Other memory cards cannot be used.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Notes on using the camera ...2 Basic techniques for better images ...7 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully... 7 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ... 9 Color – On the effects of lighting... 10 Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ... 11 Flash –...
Page 4 Table of contents Underwater White Balance: Adjusting color tones during Underwater mode Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function DRO: Optimizing the brightness and contrast Noise Reduction: Adjusting the Noise Reduction Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects Color Filter: Setting the Color Filter function Color Saturation: Adjusting the Color Saturation...
Page 5 Table of contents Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool ...84 Format Settings...85 Main Settings — Main Settings 1...85 Beep Function Guide Main Settings — Main Settings 2...87 USB Connect COMPONENT Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1 ...89 AF Illuminator Grid Line AF Mode Shooting Settings —...
Page 6 Table of contents Printing still images How to print still images ... 114 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer ... 115 Printing at a shop ... 118 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ... 120 Warning indicators and messages... 131 Others Using the camera abroad — Power sources ... 135 On the “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 7: Basic Techniques For Better Images
Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Focus Focusing on a subject successfully 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. Do not fully press the shutter button straight away.
Page 8 Basic techniques for better images Hints for preventing blur The camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called “Camera shake”. On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the image, it is called “subject blur”. Camera shake Cause Your hands or body shake while you hold the...
Page 9: Exposure Adjusting The Light Intensity
Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity 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. Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure...
Page 10: Color - On The Effects Of Lighting
Basic techniques for better images Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity.
Page 11: Quality - On "Image Quality" And "Image Size
Basic techniques for better images Quality On “image quality” and “image size” A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail.
Page 12 Basic techniques for better images The default settings are marked with Image size (4224×3168) 3:2 (12M) (4224×2816) (3264×2448) (2592×1944) (2048×1536) (640×480) 16:9 (10M) (4224×2376) 16:9 (2M) (1920×1080) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 128).
Page 13: Flash On Using The Flash
Basic techniques for better images Flash On using the flash The eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash. These phenomena can be reduced by taking the following steps. The “Red-eye phenomenon”...
Page 14: Identifying Parts
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A POWER button B Shutter button (24) C POWER lamp D Flash (26) E Microphone F Lens G Speaker H Finder window I Self-timer lamp (27)/ Smile Shutter lamp (32)/ AF illuminator (89) Bottom A AE/AF lock lamp (green)
Page 15 Identifying parts K Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (46) Menu off: DISP/ / / (20, 26, 27) When the mode dial is set to : Shutter Speed/Aperture (34) (Slideshow) button (38) M Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long.
Page 16: Indicators On The Screen
Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 20). See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images • The indicators are limited in Easy Shooting mode.
Page 17 Indicators on the screen Display Indication Color mode Color Filter (65) Contrast (66) Sharpness (66) Color Saturation (66) Display Indication Manual exposure setting mode (34) z RETURN Function guide for Manual exposure (34) z SET AE/AF lock Recording a movie/Standby a movie Standby ISO400...
Page 18 Indicators on the screen When playing back still images When playing back movies Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning (131) Image size PictBridge connecting (116) View Mode (68) Filter by Faces (70) Favorites (68) (77) Protect Print order (DPOF) mark (118) Zoom scaling VOL.
Page 19 Indicators on the screen Display Indication Histogram • appears when histogram display is disabled. Display Indication Playback folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. 8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Playback Media (“Memory Stick Duo”, Internal memory) Changing folder •...
Page 20: Changing The Screen Display
Changing the screen display Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes as follows: Indicators on Indicators on* Histogram on* Indicators off* LCD screen off * The brightness of the LCD Backlight is set to •...
Page 21 Changing the screen display z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by displaying a histogram Dark A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. Press v (DISP) on the control button repeatedly to display the histogram on the screen. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side.
Page 22: Using The Internal Memory
Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 15 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. • Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory. On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following methods.
Page 23: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Auto Adjustment mode Allows shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. Easy Shooting mode Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions with easy-to-see indicators. Program Auto mode* Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
Page 24: Shooting Images (Auto Adjustment Mode)
Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) Shutter button Zoom button Mode dial MENU button Select the desired function from the mode dial. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select When shooting movies: Select Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your body to steady it. Shoot with the shutter button.
Page 25 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) When shooting movies: Press the shutter button fully down. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again. If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on • The shortest shooting distance is approximately 5 cm (2 inches) (W)/34 cm (1 foot 1 1/2 inches) (T) (from the front of the lens).
Page 26 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No indicator): Flash Auto Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting). : Flash forced on : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.
Page 27 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) Using the self-timer Press ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No indicator): Not using the self-timer : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
Page 28: Shooting Still Images (Scene Selection)
Shooting still images (Scene Selection) z button v/V/b/B button Control button Select the mode ( Select the desired mode of Scene Selection ( mode dial. Shoot with the shutter button. Select the mode ( / / / / Select SCN with the mode dial. Press the MENU button, and select from b/B on the control button (page 49).
Page 29 Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Scene Selection modes The following modes are preset to match the scene conditions. Modes selected from the mode dial High Sensitivity Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. Extra High Sensitivity Allows you to shoot bright images without a flash in dark places where hand shake tends to occur even when the...
Page 30 Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Landscape Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot landscapes, etc. Twilight Portrait* Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the night view in the background without compromising the atmosphere. Twilight* Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Beach Allows you to record the blue of the water clearly when shooting seaside or lakeside scenes.
Page 31 Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Underwater Allows you to shoot underwater in natural colors when using a water proof housing. * When you shoot images using speed becomes slower, and blurring occurs frequently, so use of a tripod is recommended. Functions you can use in Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera.
Page 32 Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Shooting in Smile Shutter mode When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Select (Smile Shutter) mode from the mode dial. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus while aiming the camera at the subject to be shoot.
Page 33 Shooting still images (Scene Selection) z Hints for better capturing of smiles 1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs. 2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible. The detection rate is higher when the eyes are narrowed.
Page 34: Shooting With The Manual Exposure
Shooting with the manual exposure z button v/V/b/B button Control button Select M from the mode dial and press z on the control button. • [SET] changes to [RETURN] on the lower left of the screen and the camera is set to manual exposure setting mode.
Page 35 Shooting with the manual exposure • When you set the shutter speed slower, using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects of vibration. • When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed, the NR slow shutter function is activated automatically to reduce the picture noise, and appears on the bottom of the screen.
Page 36: Viewing Images
Press V to display the volume control screen, then press • Movies of image size [320] are displayed in a smaller size. Sometimes images shot using earlier Sony models cannot be played back. • Press the HOME button, select [ the images.
Page 37 Viewing images To view an index screen Press (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. Select an image with v/V/b/B. To return to the single-image screen, press z. In the default setting, images are displayed in Date View (when using the “Memory Stick •...
Page 38: Viewing Still Images As A Slideshow
• Settings other than [Image] and [Filter by Faces] are stored until the next time they are • changed. Sometimes the [Filter by Faces] function cannot be used with images shot using earlier Sony • models. To end the slideshow Press the (Slideshow) button.
Page 39 • [Folder] and [This date] can only be selected when using the associated View Mode. Does not filter images. Displays images filtered by the selected conditions. • Sometimes images are mistakenly displayed or hidden. • Sometimes filtering cannot be performed with images shot using earlier Sony models.
Page 40 Viewing still images as a slideshow Effects Simple Basic Nostalgic Stylish Active Face 1:Basic Face 2:Nostalgic Face 3:Stylish Music The music played is determined by default according to the effect you select. You can custom set any music with any effect as desired. It is also possible to choose from multiple background music (BGM) selections.
Page 41 Viewing still images as a slideshow Other Settings Interval The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Simple] is not selected as the [Effects]. 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec Auto Repeat z To add /change Music files You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to playback during slideshow.
Page 42: Deleting Images
Deleting images (Index) button MENU button (Playback) button Press the (Playback) button. Press the MENU button while displaying in single-image or index mode. Select [Delete] with v/V on the control button. Select the desired deletion method with b/B from among [This Image], [Multiple Images] and [All Images in Date Range]/[All In This Folder], then press z.
Page 43 Deleting images When you select [This Image] You can delete the selected image. Select [OK] with v, then press z. When you select [Multiple Images] You can select and delete multiple images simultaneously. 1 Select the images you want to delete, then press mark is checked in the checkbox of the image.
Page 44: Learning The Various Functions - Home/Menu
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing). z button v/V/b/B button Control button Press the HOME button to display the HOME screen.
Page 45: Home Items
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu HOME items Pressing HOME displays the following items. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Details on each item are displayed in the guide at the bottom of the screen. Categories Items Shooting* Shooting (page 23) View Images...
Page 46: Using The Menu Items
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu Using the menu items MENU button Press the MENU button to display the menu. • The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode. • Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode. Select a desired menu item with v/V on the control button.
Page 47: Menu Items
Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing), and the mode dial position in the shooting mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Mode dial position: Shooting menu (page 49) Scene Selection Image Size Flash Face Detection...
Page 48 Menu items Viewing menu (page 69) (Delete) (View Mode) (Date List) (Filter by Faces) (Add / Remove Favorites) (Slideshow) (Retouch) (Multi-Purpose Resize) (Protect) (Print) (Rotate) (Select Folder)
Page 49: Using The Shooting Functions
Using the shooting functions Shooting menu The functions in shooting mode using MENU are described below. For details on how to operate the menu, see page 46. The selectable mode is displayed in white. Unavailable The default settings are marked with Scene Selection: Selecting the Scene Selection Selects the Scene Selection in the menu.
Page 50: Flash: Flash Setting
Shooting menu For Easy Shooting mode Selects the still image size for Easy Shooting mode. Large Small For movie (Fine) (Standard) Flash: Flash setting Selects the flash setting in Easy Shooting mode. Auto For details on the operation 1 page 46 Shoots images in [13M] size.
Page 51: Face Detection: Detecting The Face Of Subject
Shooting menu Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject Selects whether to use the Face Detection function or not, and also selects the priority subject for adjusting the focus when using the function. Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red-eye reduction settings automatically.
Page 52: Smile Detection: Setting The Smile Detection Function
Shooting menu Smile Detection: Setting the Smile Detection function Selects the priority subject for the Smile Shutter function. For details on the Smile Shutter, see page 32. (Auto) (Child Priority) (Adult Priority) • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. Smile Detection Sensitivity: Setting the Smile Detection Sensitivity This sets the smile detection level using the Smile Shutter function.
Page 53: Rec Mode: Selecting The Continuous Shooting Method
Shooting menu REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. (Normal) (Burst) BRK ±0.3EV BRK ±0.7EV BRK ±1.0EV On the Burst • When recording with the self-timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded. •...
Page 54 Shooting menu • The recording interval is the same as the Burst mode. The recording interval may be longer, depending on the scene conditions. • If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may not be able to shoot properly with the selected bracket step value.
Page 55 Shooting menu • The flash is set to (Flash Auto) or • When the Face Detection function is set to [Off] and [Scene Recognition] is set to [Auto] or [Advanced], the setting of [Face Detection] is changed to [Auto]. • When the Face Detection function is [Off], cannot be detected.
Page 56 Shooting menu ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity Selects the ISO sensitivity. Low ISO sensitivity (Auto) • For details on the ISO sensitivity, see page 9. • When (Extra High Sensitivity) mode is set in the Scene Selection mode, sensitivity is increased up to a maximum of 6400.
Page 57 Shooting menu Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. (Multi) (Center) (Spot) (Only for still image) • For details on the Exposure, see page 9. •...
Page 58 Shooting menu Focus: Changing the focus method You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. (Multi AF) (Center AF) (Spot AF) For details on the operation 1 page 46 Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically.
Page 59 Shooting menu 0.5 m 1.0 m 3.0 m 7.0 m (unlimited distance) • AF stands for Auto Focus. • When you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen. •...
Page 60 Shooting menu White Balance: Adjusting the color tones Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. (Auto) (Daylight) (Cloudy) (Fluorescent Light 1)/ (Fluorescent Light 2)/ (Fluorescent Light 3) n (Incandescent) For details on the operation 1 page 46 Adjusts the White Balance automatically.
Page 61 Shooting menu (Flash) (One Push) (One Push Set) • For details on the white balance, see page 10. • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [Fluorescent Light 1], [Fluorescent Light 2] or [Fluorescent Light 3]. •...
Page 62: Underwater White Balance: Adjusting Color Tones During Underwater Mode
Shooting menu Underwater White Balance: Adjusting color tones during Underwater mode Adjusts the color tone during (Auto) (Underwater 1) (Underwater 2) (Flash) • Depending on the color of the water, sometimes good adjustment is not possible regardless of whether [Underwater 1] or [Underwater 2] is selected. •...
Page 63: Red Eye Reduction: Setting The Red Eye Reduction Function
Shooting menu Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function (Auto) (On) (Off) • To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. It usually takes a second after you press the shutter button. Be also sure not to allow the subject to move during this period. •...
Page 64: Noise Reduction: Adjusting The Noise Reduction
Shooting menu Noise Reduction: Adjusting the Noise Reduction Adjusts the clearness/noise balance of the recording images. (–) (Normal) Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects. (Normal) (Vivid) (Real)
Page 65: Color Filter: Setting The Color Filter Function
Shooting menu (Sepia) (B & W) • You can select only [Normal], [Sepia] or [B & W] when shooting movies. Color Filter: Setting the Color Filter function You can add color effects to images as if you use a color filter. (Off) (Red) (Green)
Page 66: Color Saturation: Adjusting The Color Saturation
Shooting menu (Warm) (Cool) Color Saturation: Adjusting the Color Saturation Adjusts the brightness (Color Saturation) of the shooting images. (–) (Normal) Contrast: Adjusting the Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the image. (–) (Normal) Sharpness: Adjusting the Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. (–) (Normal) For details on the operation 1 page 46...
Page 67: Steadyshot: Selecting The Anti-Blur Mode
Shooting menu SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode Selects the anti-blur mode. (Shooting) (Continuous) (Off) • In Auto Adjustment mode or Easy Shooting mode, [SteadyShot] is set to [Shooting]. • For movies, you can set [Continuous] or [Off] only. The default setting is set to [Continuous]. •...
Page 68: Using The Viewing Functions
Using the viewing functions Selecting the View Mode When using the camera with a “Memory Stick Duo”, you can select how images are played back (View Mode) from the HOME screen. When using internal memory, images are displayed only in Folder View mode. 1 Press the HOME button to display the HOME screen.
Page 69: Viewing Menu
Viewing menu This section explains the menu items available when you press the MENU button in playback mode. For details on how to use the menu, see page 46. The selectable playback mode is displayed in white. View Mode (Date View/Folder View/Favorites) (Delete): Deleting images Selects and deletes images on the single-image screen or the index screen, see page 42.
Page 70: (Add / Remove Favorites): Adding/Removing Favorites
• Images may not be displayed correctly even if the images are filtered according to the specified conditions. • Sometimes filtering cannot be performed with images shot using earlier Sony models. (Add / Remove Favorites): Adding/Removing Favorites Select your favorite image and add/remove from groups as favorites.
Page 71: (Slideshow): Playing Back A Series Of Images
Viewing menu To select and add multiple images to a Favorites group 1 Press the MENU button while displaying images in single-image mode or in index mode. 2 Select [Add / Remove Favorites] with v/V on the control button, and select [Multiple Images] with b/B, and then press z.
Page 72: (Retouch): Retouching Still Images
Viewing menu (Retouch): Retouching still images Adds effects or makes corrections to a recorded image and records it as a new file. The original image is retained. To retouch the still images 1 Select the images you want to retouch while displaying in single-image. 2 Press the MENU button.
Page 73 Viewing menu (Unsharp masking) (Soft Focus) (Partial Color) For details on the operation 1 page 46 Sharpens the image within a chosen frame. 1 Set the area (frame) of the desired image to retouch with v/V/ b/B, then press the MENU button. 2 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
Page 74 Viewing menu (Fisheye Lens) (Cross Filter) (Radial Blur) For details on the operation 1 page 46 Applies a fisheye effect around a chosen point. 1 Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with v/V/ b/B, then press the MENU button. 2 Select [Level] with v/V, then press z.
Page 75 Viewing menu (Retro) (Happy Faces) For details on the operation 1 page 46 This softens the image by blurring the focus and lowering the surrounding light so that it appears as if it was taken by an old camera. 1 Select [Level] with v/V, then press z. Select level of retouch with v/V, then press z again.
Page 76: (Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing The Image Size According To Usage
Viewing menu (Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing the image size according to usage You can change the aspect ratio and size of the shooting images, then record them as the new files. You can convert images to the 16:9 aspect ratio for high definition viewing and to the VGA size for blog or e-mail attachments.
Page 77: (Protect): Preventing Accidental Erasure
Viewing menu (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure Protects images against accidental erasure. The image. (This Image) (Multiple Images) To protect an image 1 Select the images you want to protect while displaying images in single-image mode. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Select [Protect] with v/V on the control button, [This Image] with b/B, and then press z.
Page 78: Adding A Print Order Mark
Viewing menu To cancel the protection Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by taking the same steps as in “To select and protect images”. (Protect) indicator disappears. : Adding a Print order mark Adds a print order mark ( See page 118.
Page 79: (Select Folder): Selecting The Folder For Viewing Images
Viewing menu (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. To cancel selecting the folder Select [Exit] in step 2, then press z On the folders...
Page 80: Customizing The Settings
Customizing the settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings You can change the default settings using HOME screen. z button v/V/b/B button Control button Press the HOME button to display the HOME screen. Select (Manage Memory) or Select an item with Select the desired setting with v/V, then press z.
Page 81 Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings Select a setting with v/V, then press z. To cancel the setting change Select [Cancel] if it is shown as an option on the screen, then press z. If not, press b. •...
Page 82: Manage Memory
Manage Memory Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. •...
Page 83 Manage Memory Change REC.Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. 1 Select [Change REC.Folder] with v/V on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. 2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z. To cancel changing the recording folder Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.
Page 84: Memory Tool - Internal Memory Tool
Manage Memory Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting permanently erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. 1 Select [Format] with v/V on the control button, then press z.
Page 85: Settings
Settings Main Settings — Main Settings 1 The default settings are marked with Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Function Guide When you operate the camera, the function guide appears. Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images stored in the internal memory are retained.
Page 86 Settings Smile demo mode You can view a demonstration of the Smile Shutter mode. 1 Select (Smile Shutter) mode from the mode dial (page 29). 2 Aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button all the way down. The demonstration starts.
Page 87: Main Settings - Main Settings 2
Settings Main Settings — Main Settings 2 The default settings are marked with USB Connect Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal. Auto PictBridge PTP/MTP Mass Storage COMPONENT Selects the video signal output type from SD and HD(1080i), according to the TV connected...
Page 88: Video Out
Settings Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. 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 97).
Page 89: Shooting Settings - Shooting Settings 1
Settings Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1 The default settings are marked with 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.
Page 90: Digital Zoom
Settings AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single Monitor • AF mode setting is invalid when • When the Face Detection or Smile Detection function is activated, the AF mode functions as if [Monitor] is selected. • When using semi manual, the AF mode functions as if [Single] is selected. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode.
Page 91 Settings Image size and total zoom scale using Smart zoom (Including optical zoom 3×) Size 16:9 (2M) • When (Extra High Sensitivity) mode or Selection mode, the Smart zoom does not function. • You cannot use the Digital zoom when: –...
Page 92: Shooting Settings - Shooting Settings 2
Settings Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2 The default settings are marked with 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. •...
Page 93: Clock Settings
Settings For details on the operation 1 page 80 Clock Settings Clock Settings Sets the date and time. 1 Select [ Clock Settings] from (Settings) on the HOME screen. 2 Press z on the control button. 3 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 4 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z.
Page 94: Language Setting
Settings For details on the operation 1 page 80 Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.
Page 95: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV You can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV. 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.
Page 96 Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HDTV You can view an image with high quality* recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with an HD Output Adaptor Cable (not supplied). Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.
Page 97 On “PhotoTV HD” This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard. By connecting Sony’s PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HD output adaptor cable (not supplied), whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.
Page 98: Using Your Computer
Printing or saving still images with the date – Adding/changing Music for slideshow (using “Music – Transfer”) Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...
Page 99: Recommended Computer
Enjoying your Windows computer Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP* SP2, Windows Vista* • Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
Page 100: Installing The Software (Supplied)
Installing the software (supplied) You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure. • Log on as Administrator. Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP/2000, [My Computer]) •...
Page 101 Installing the software (supplied) After you install the software, the short cut icons for “Picture Motion Browser”, “PMB Guide”, “Music Transfer” are created on the desktop. Double-click to start “Picture Motion Browser”. Double-click to start “PMB Guide”. Double-click to start “Music Transfer”.
Page 102: On The "Picture Motion Browser" (Supplied)
Browser) icon on the desktop. Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [PMB - Picture Motion Browser]. • The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting the “Picture Motion Browser”...
Page 103: Copying Images To Your Computer Using The "Picture Motion Browser
Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” Preparing the camera and the computer Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with recorded images into the camera. • When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary. Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC...
Page 104 Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” Copying images to a computer Connects the camera to a computer as described in “Connecting the camera to your computer”. After making a USB connection, the [Import Media Files] screen of “Picture Motion Browser”...
Page 105 Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures from steps 1 to 4 below before: • Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal. • Removing a “Memory Stick Duo”. • Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camera after copying images from the internal memory.
Page 106 Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” • You cannot record any images to the “100MSDCF” folder. The images in this folder are available only for viewing. • You cannot record/play back any images to the “MISC” folder. •...
Page 107: Copying Images To A Computer Without "Picture Motion Browser
Copying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser” You can copy images to your computer without “Picture Motion Browser” as follows. For a computer with a Memory Stick slot: Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
Page 108 Copying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser” Click [Open folder to view files] (For Windows XP: [Open folder to view files] t [OK]) as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop. • When the wizard screen does not appear automatically, follow the procedure: t “For Windows 2000”.
Page 109: Viewing Image Files Stored On A Computer With The Camera Copying To The "Memory Stick Duo
• You may not be able to play back some images depending on the image size. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.
Page 110: Using The "Music Transfer" (Supplied)
Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied) You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory to the desired Music files using “Music Transfer” in the CD- ROM (supplied). You can also delete or add these files whenever you want. Adding/Changing Music using “Music Transfer”...
Page 111: Using Your Macintosh Computer
Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. • “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.5)
Page 112: Technical Support
The installation of the software starts. To add/change Music files See “Adding/Changing Music using “Music Transfer”” on page 110. Technical Support Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ (SONYPICTUTIL).
Page 113: Viewing "Cyber-Shot Step-Up Guide
(Step-up Guide) on the desktop. To access “Step-up Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Step-up Guide]. Viewing on Macintosh Copy the [stepupguide] folder in the [stepupguide] folder to your computer.
Page 114: Printing Still Images
Printing still images How to print still images When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before printing (page 128). Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 115) Printing directly using a “Memory Stick”...
Page 115: Printing Images Directly Using A Pictbridge Compliant Printer
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using the camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera &...
Page 116 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the camera to the printer. 2 To the multi connector 1 To the USB jack Turn on the printer. Press the (Playback) button and turn on the camera.
Page 117 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 4: Printing Select print settings with v/V/b/ [Quantity] Selects the number of copies of the specified image to be printed. • The designated number of images may not all fit onto a single sheet depending on the quantity of images.
Page 118: Printing At A Shop
Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. 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.
Page 119 Printing at a shop Selecting and marking the images Press the MENU button while displaying images in single- image mode or in index mode. Select [DPOF] with v/V on the control button, [Multiple Images] with b/B, and then press z. Select an image to mark with the control button, then press z.
Page 120: Troubleshooting
3 Initialize the settings (page 85). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal memory, Music files may be checked.
Page 121: Battery Pack And Power
Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever. Cannot turn on the camera. After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to •...
Page 122 Troubleshooting Cannot shoot in Smile Shutter mode. Press the shutter button all the way down. • No image is shot unless a smile is detected (page 32). • [Smile demo mode] is set to [On]. Set [Smile demo mode] to [Off] (page 86). •...
Page 123 Troubleshooting The flash does not work. The flash is set to (Flash forced off) (page 26). • You cannot use the flash when: • [REC Mode] is set to [Burst] or Exposure Bracket (page 53). – (High Sensitivity) mode, – Burst) mode, (Twilight) mode or mode (page 31).
Page 124 Troubleshooting The image is too bright. Adjust the exposure (page 55). • The image colors are not correct. Set [Color Mode] to [Normal] (page 64). • Set [Color Filter] to [Off] (page 65). • Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject. The smear phenomenon is occurring and white, black, red, purple, or other streaks appear on •...
Page 125: Viewing Images
(Playback) button (page 36). The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 109). • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been • processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.
Page 126: Computers
Check that the computer and the Memory Stick Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO • Duo”. Users of computers and Memory Stick Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages •...
Page 127: Memory Stick Duo
Troubleshooting You do not know how to use “Picture Motion Browser”. Refer to “PMB Guide” (page 102). • The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer. You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the “Memory Stick •...
Page 128: Printing
Troubleshooting Printing See “PictBridge compliant printer” together with the following items. Images are printed with both edges cut off. Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you • print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut off.
Page 129: Others
Troubleshooting Printing is canceled. Confirm that you have disconnected the cable for multi-use terminal before the • (PictBridge Connecting) mark disappears. Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode. The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether •...
Page 130 Troubleshooting The lens gets fogged. Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before • using it. The lens does not move when you turn off the camera. The battery pack is discharged. Replace it with a charged battery pack. •...
Page 131: Warning Indicators And Messages
If you cannot solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32: There is trouble with the camera’s •...
Page 132 File error An error occurred while the image was • playing back. Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.
Page 133 Warning indicators and messages Macro is invalid The macro is unavailable under the • current settings (page 31). Flash settings cannot be changed The flash is unavailable under the • current settings (page 31). Maximum number of images already selected You can select up to 100 image files •...
Page 134 Warning indicators and messages Unable to detect face for retouch Retouching may not be possible • depending on the image. Turn the power off and on again The lens malfunction. • Self-Timer is invalid The self-timer is unavailable under • these settings (page 31).
Page 135: Using The Camera Abroad - Power Sources
Others Using the camera abroad — Power sources You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Page 136: On The "Memory Stick Duo
On the “Memory Stick Duo” A “Memory Stick Duo” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick Duo” that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 137 On the “Memory Stick Duo” Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied) • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
Page 138: On The Battery Pack
On the battery pack On charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). The battery pack may not be fully charged in temperatures outside this range. Effective use of the battery pack •...
Page 139: On The Battery Charger
On the battery charger On the battery charger • Do not charge any battery pack other than the NP-BG type or NP-FG type battery packs in the battery charger (supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns.
Page 140: On Cyber-Shot Station
On Cyber-shot Station On Cyber-shot Station The Cyber-shot Station CSS-HD2 (not supplied) is compliant to your camera. Using the Cyber-shot Station (not supplied) enables faster charging than the supplied battery charger and easy connection to a TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Cyber-shot Station.
Page 141: Index
Index Index Add / Remove Favorites ...70 Adjusting EV ...21, 55 AE/AF lock indicator...24, 59 AF Illuminator ...89 AF lock ...59 AF Mode...90 AF range finder frame ...58 Aperture ...9 Auto Adjustment mode...24 Auto Focus...7, 58 Auto Orientation ...92 Auto Review ...92 B &...
Page 142 Index Holding the camera ...24 HOME ...44 Identifying parts ...14 Image file storage destinations and file names ...105 Image quality ...11 Image Size ...11, 49 Incandescent ...60 Index screen...37 Indicator...16 Initialize...85 Install ...100 Internal memory ...22 Internal Memory Tool ...84 ISO...9, 10, 56 JPG ...106 Landscape mode ...30...
Page 143 Index Smile demo mode ...86 Smile Detection ...52 Smile Detection Sensitivity...52 Smile Shutter mode ...29, 32 Snow mode ...30 Soft Focus ...73 Soft Snap mode...29 Software...100, 102, 110 Spot AF...58 Spot metering...57 Spot metering cross hairs...57 SteadyShot ...67 Trimming ...72 Troubleshooting...120 TV ...95 Twilight mode...30...
Page 144 GPL/ LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM.
Page 145 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 Handbook

Basic Operations

Using the Shooting Functions

Using the Viewing Functions

Customizing the Settings

Viewing Images on a TV

Using Your Computer

Printing Still Images

Troubleshooting

Others

Index

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