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Digital Still Camera
Instruction Manual GB
DSC-W300
For details on advanced operations, please read “Cyber-
shot Handbook” (PDF) and “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”
on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer.
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
© 2008 Sony Corporation 3-300-514-11(1)
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Owner’s Record IMPORTANT The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in SAFEGUARDS the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. For your protection, please read these safety Model No. DSC-W300 instructions completely before operating Serial No. ___________________________ the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions WARNING and
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long periods of time, unplug it from the wall [ Cleaning outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Unplug the set from the wall outlet before This will prevent damage to the set due to cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners lightning and power-line surges. or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. Service Installation [ Damage Requiring Service [ Water and Moisture Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer
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Read this first CAUTION For Customers in the U.S.A. Replace the battery with the specified type only. If you have any questions about this product, you Otherwise, fire or injury may result. may call: Sony Customer Information Center Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such 1-800-222-SONY (7669) as sunshine, fire or the like. The number below is for the FCC related matters only. For Customers in the U.S.A. and [ Regulatory Information Canada Declaration of Conformity [ RECYCLING LIT
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[ Note: For Customers in Europe This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital This product has been tested and found compliant device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for These limits are designed to provide reasonable using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 protection against harmful interference in a feet). residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate ra
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Disposal of waste batteries [ Notice for the customers in the (applicable in the European Union countries applying EU Directives and other European countries with The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108- separate collection systems) 0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses g
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Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................... 2 Read this first ............................................................................................ 4 Notes on using the camera ...................................................................... 8 Getting started ................................................................................. 9 Checking the accessories supplied ..............................................
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Notes on using the camera [ Internal memory and “Memory [ Notes on the LCD screen and Stick Duo” back up lens Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery � The LCD screen is manufactured using pack, or remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while extremely high-precision technology so over the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the internal 99.99% of the pixels are operational for memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” may be effective use. However, some tiny black and/or damaged. Be sure to make a backup
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Getting started Checking the accessories supplied � Battery charger BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC (1) � USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) � Wrist strap (1) � Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) �CD-ROM (1) – Cyber-shot application software – “Cyber-shot Handbook” � Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ – “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” Battery case (1) � Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage
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1 Preparing the battery pack For customers in the USA and For customers in countries/regions other than the Canada USA and Canada Plug CHARGE lamp CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 1Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 2Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHARGE lamp lights up, and charging starts. When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Normal charge). If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour (until it is f
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2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) Battery/“Memory Stick With the terminal side Insert the battery pack while Duo” cover facing the lens, insert the pressing the battery eject “Memory Stick Duo” until it lever with the tip of the clicks into place. battery pack. 1Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. 2Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied). 3Insert the battery pack. 4Close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. [ When there is no “Memory Stick Duo”
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[ To remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. “Memory Stick Duo” Battery pack Make sure that the access lamp Slide the battery eject lever. is not lit, then push the “Memory Be sure not to drop the battery Stick Duo” in once. pack. � Never remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the “Memory Stick Duo”/internal memory. 12
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3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button HOME button 1 2 z button 3 Control button 1Press POWER button. 2Set the clock with the control button. 1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z. � The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “Picture Motion Browser” in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the dat
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Shooting images easily Microphone Finder Flash Record lamp Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp Shutter button Macro button W/T (Zoom) button DISP button Mode dial MENU button Flash button Tripod receptacle Control button Self-timer button (bottom) 1Select the desired function from the mode dial. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your body to steady it. Position the subject in the cente
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Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display [ Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. Easy Shooting Allows easy shooting with easy-to-see indicators. Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). You can adjust other settings using the menu. Manual Exposure Shooting Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure
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Fireworks Shoots fireworks in all their splendor. Underwater Shoots underwater in natural colors using a water-proof housing. [ W/T Using the zoom Press T to zoom, press W to undo zoom. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : 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
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Shooting in Smile Shutter mode When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1Select (Smile Shutter) mode from the mode dial. 2Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus while aiming the camera at the subject to be shoot. 3Press the shutter button all the way down. The Smile Shutter enters standby. Smile Detection mark/Number of images Smile Detection frame (Orange) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator This indicates the current smile level. Each time
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Viewing/deleting images (Index)/ (playback zoom) button (playback zoom) button Speaker HOME button MENU button Control button Multi connector (bottom) (Slideshow) button (Playback) button 1Press (Playback). If you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press again. 2Select an image with b/B on the control button. Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.) Press B
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[ To view an index screen Press (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. Then, select an image with v/V/b/B. To return to the single image screen, press z. � In the default setting, images are displayed in Date View (when using the “Memory Stick Duo”) or in Folder View (when using the internal memory). You can change the View Mode by selecting (View Images) on the HOME screen when using the “Memory Stick Duo” (page 22). � Each time you press (Index), the number o
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[ To view images on TV Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). To the multi connector To audio/video input jacks Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) To view on HD (High Definition) TV, an HD Output Adaptor Cable (not supplied) is needed. � If you set the image size to [16:9], you can record images in the size that fills the entire screen of the HD TV. � You cannot view movies output in [HD (1080i)] signal format. Set [COMPONENT] to [SD] when shootin
