Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 Instruction Manual

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How to use
Digital Still Camera
Inserting the battery pack
Aparat foto digital
Instruction Manual
Manual de instrucţiuni
1
Open the cover.
2
Insert the battery pack.
DSC-W810
Charging the battery pack
Turn off the camera while charging the battery.
English
For customers in USA and
Canada
Learning more about the camera ("Help Guide")
"Help Guide" is an on-line manual. Refer to it for in-depth
instructions on the many functions of the camera.
For customers in
 Access the Sony support page.
countries/regions
http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/
other than the USA and
 Select your country or region.
Canada
 Search for the model name of your camera within the support
Power cord
page.
(Mains lead)
ˎ ˎ Check the model name on the bottom of your camera.
Checking the supplied items
The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
ˎ ˎ Camera (1)
ˎ ˎ Rechargeable battery pack NP-BN (1) (This rechargeable battery pack cannot be
used with Cyber-shot™ that are supplied with the NP-BN1 battery pack.)
ˎ Dedicated USB cable (1) ˎ
AC Adaptor AC-UB10C (1)
ˎ ˎ
Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) (1)
ˎ ˎ
Wrist strap (1)
ˎ ˎ
Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)
ˎ ˎ
1
Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), using the
Trademarks
ˎ ˎ Memory Stick and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
dedicated USB cable (supplied).
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or
ˎ ˎ
2
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet.
ˎ ˎ Mac, Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, the dedicated USB cable
ˎ ˎ
ˎ ˎ Intel, Pentium, and Intel Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel
(supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied).
Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C,LLC.
ˎ ˎ
Charging time (Full charge)
Facebook and the "f" logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Facebook, Inc.
ˎ ˎ
YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc.
ˎ ˎ The charging time is approximately 115 min., using the AC Adaptor (supplied).
In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks
ˎ ˎ
or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers.
To charge by connecting to a computer
However, the ™ or ® marks may not be described in this manual.
The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked the dedicated USB cable.
questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/
To a USB jack
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded and
played back
Shooting (still images)
Actual shooting (movies)
Continuous shooting (movies)
Viewing (still images)
ˎ ˎ The number is based on the CIPA standard.
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)
©2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China
Inserting a memory card (sold separately)
Ensure the notched corner faces correctly.
1
Open the cover.
2
Insert the memory card (sold separately).
Battery eject lever
To remove the memory card/battery pack
Memory card: Push the memory card in once to eject the memory card.
Battery pack: Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack.
Setting the clock
ON/OFF (Power)
Control Button Select items: ///
Set: 
1
Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.
2
Select a desired language.
3
Select a desired geographic location by following the on
screen instructions, then press  on the control button.
Charge lamp
4
Set [Date & Time Format], [Summer Time] and [Date &
Lit: Charging
Off: Charging finished
Time], then select [OK].
Flashing:
5
Charging error or charging Follow the instructions on the screen.
paused temporarily because the
camera is not within the proper
To set the date and time again
temperature range
Select MENU  (Settings)  (Clock Settings)  [Date & Time Setting] to
open the date & time setting display.
Shooting still images/movies
Shutter button
W: zoom out
W/T (Zoom) Button T: zoom in
MOVIE
Shooting still images
1
Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
2
Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image.
Shooting movies
1
Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording.
2
Press the MOVIE (Movie) button again to stop recording.
Total usage time Number of images
Approx. 100 min. Approx. 200 images
Approx. 30 min. —
Approx. 100 min. —
Approx. 180 min. Approx. 3600 images
ˎ ˎ Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water enters inside the camera, a malfunction
may occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be repaired.
Viewing images
Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. It may cause the malfunction of
ˎ ˎ
the camera.
Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits
ˎ ˎ
W: zoom out
radiation. Otherwise, the camera may not properly record or play back images.
T: zoom in
ˎ ˎ Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions.
ˎ ˎ Do not shake or strike the camera. It may cause a malfunction and you may not be
Control Button Select images: 
able to record images. Furthermore, the recording media may become unusable or
(next)/ (previous)
image data may be damaged.
Set: 
Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of the flash emission may cause dirt on
ˎ ˎ
the flash surface to start smoking or burning. Wipe the flash surface with a soft cloth
to remove dirt or dust, etc.
On camera's temperature
1 Your camera and battery may get hot due to continuous use, but it is not a malfunction.
Press (Playback) on the control button.
On the overheat protection
Depending on the camera and battery temperature, you may be unable to record
To select next/previous image
movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera. A message will
Select an image by pressing  (next)/ (previous) on the control button. Press 
be displayed on the screen before the power turns off or you can no longer record
in the center of the control button to view movies. movies. In this case, leave the power off and wait until the camera and battery
temperature goes down. If you turn on the power without letting the camera and
To delete an image
battery cool enough, the power may turn off again or you may be unable to record
movies.
 Press
(Delete) on the control button.
 Select [This Image] with  on the control button, then press  .
Warning on copyright
Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the
copyright laws.
No compensation for damaged content or recording failure
Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content
due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc.
Features of PlayMemories Home™
On moisture condensation
If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense
Playing back images
inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of
imported from your
the camera.
camera.
If moisture condensation occurs
Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if
you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to
Importing images from your
record clear images.
camera
How to store the battery pack
You can use the following functions with
Sharing images on
To prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure to use a plastic bag, etc.
Windows computers.
PlayMemories
to keep away from metal materials when carrying or storing.
Online ™
Specifications
Viewing Uploading images Camera
images on to network services
Calendar [System]
Image device: 7.76 mm (1/2.3 type) CCD, Primary color filter
Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 20.4 megapixels
Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 20.1 megapixels
Downloading PlayMemories Home
Lens: 6× zoom lens
You can download PlayMemories Home from the following URL: f = 4.6mm – 27.6 mm (26 mm – 156 mm (35 mm film equivalent))
F3.5 (W) – F6.5 (T)
www.sony.net/pm/
While shooting movies (16:9): 32 mm – 189 mm
While shooting movies (4:3): 26 mm – 156 mm
ˎ For details on applications for Mac computers, visit the following URL: ˎ
SteadyShot: Electronic
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/
Burst shooting (when shooting with the largest pixel number):
Recommended computer environment Approx. 0.52 image/second (up to 100 images)
File format:
You can check the system requirements for software at the
Still images: JPEG (DCF, Exif, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible
following URL.
Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG)
www.sony.net/pcenv/
Recording media: Internal Memory (Approx. 29 MB), Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media,
Memory Stick Micro™ media, SD cards, microSD memory cards
Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) set to Auto):
Approx. 0.4 m to 3.2 m (1.3 ft to 10.4 ft) (W)
Approx. 1 m to 1.74 m (3.25 ft to 5.65 ft) (T)
Notes on using the camera
[Input and Output connectors]
USB / A/V OUT jack:
On use and care Video output
Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as Audio output
USB communication
hammering, dropping, or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
On database files
[Screen]
When you insert a memory card without a database file into the camera and turn on the
power, part of the memory card capacity is used to automatically create a database file. LCD screen: 6.7 cm (2.7 type) TFT drive
Total number of dots: 230 400 dots
It may take some time until you can perform the next operation. If a database file error
occurs, import all the images to a computer using PlayMemories Home, then format the
memory card. [Power, general]
Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BN, 3.6 V
Notes on recording/playback AC Adaptor AC-UB10C, 5 V
ˎ ˎ To ensure stable operation of the memory card, we recommend that you use this Power consumption (during shooting): Approx. 1.0 W
camera to format any memory card being used with this camera for the first time. Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Note that formatting will erase all data recorded on the memory card. This data cannot Storage temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
be restored. Be sure to back up any important data to a computer or other storage
Dimensions (CIPA compliant):
location.
96.8 mm × 55.5 mm × 20.9 mm (3 7/8 in x 2 1/4 in x 27/32 in) (W/H/D)
Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is
ˎ ˎ Mass (CIPA compliant) (including NP-BN battery pack, Memory Stick PRO Duo media):
working correctly.
Approx. 127 g (4.5 oz)
ˎ ˎ The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-proof, nor water-proof. Microphone: Monaural
Speaker: Monaural Notice
Exif Print: Compatible If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart
PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC regulation
AC Adaptor AC-UB10C
for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Power requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 70 mA
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of
Output voltage: DC 5 V, 0.5 A
this unit.
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European
Dimensions: Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
Approx. 50 mm × 22 mm × 54 mm (2 inches × 7/8 inches × 2 1/4 inches) (W/H/D)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall
not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
Rechargeable battery pack NP-BN applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
Battery type: Lithium-ion battery
Maximum voltage: DC 4.2 V prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of
Nominal voltage: DC 3.6 V
this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources.
Maximum charge voltage: DC 4.2 V
For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic
Maximum charge current: 0.9 A
Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Capacity:
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other
typical: 2.3 Wh (630 mAh)
European countries with separate collection systems)
minimum: 2.2 Wh (600 mAh)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical
symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the
battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve
natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service
staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the
Owner's Record
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product
number in the space
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste
provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer
batteries.
regarding this
For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your
product. local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
Model No. DSC-W810 product.
Serial No. ______________________________
Model No. AC-UB10C
Serial No. ______________________________
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the
proper configuration for the power outlet.
CAUTION
Battery pack
If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical
burns.
Observe the following cautions.
Do not disassemble.
ˎ ˎ
ˎ ˎ Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering,
dropping or stepping on it.
Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery
ˎ ˎ
terminals.
ˎ ˎ Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car
parked in the sun.
ˎ ˎ Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
ˎ ˎ Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.
Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can
ˎ ˎ
charge the battery pack.
Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.
ˎ ˎ
Keep the battery pack dry.
ˎ ˎ
ˎ ˎ Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony.
Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.
ˎ ˎ
AC Adaptor
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC
Adaptorfrom the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the
apparatus.
For Customers in Europe
Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan
For EU product compliance: Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany