Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 User manual

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"Cyber-shot User Guide" is an on-line manual. Refer to it for
in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera.
(_) Access the Sony support page.
http://www.sony.netiSonylnfo/Sul)port/
@ Select your country or region.
@ Search for the model name of your camera within the
support page.
• Check the model name on the bottom of your camera.
The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
• Camera (1)
• 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.)
• Micro USB cable (1)
• AC Adaptor AC-UB 10/UB 10B (1)
• Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) (1)
• Wrist strap (1)
• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)
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Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers arc located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. DS(-WX100/DSC-WX 150
Serial No.
Model No. A(7-UB 10/AC-UB I0B
Serial No. GBi!!!!!!i!!!!!!
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
-SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIREORELECTRIC
SHOCK,CAREFULLYFOLLOWTHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
If the shape of thu plug does not fit the power outk't, use an attachment phlg adaptor of thu
proper configuration 17_rthe power outlet.
Battery pack
If"thu baltery pack is mishandlud. Ihu batlery pack can bursl, cause a fire or evun chemical
bulns. Obserx e the following cautions.
• Do not disassemble.
• 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 o{_iects to come into contact with the battery
terminals.
• Do not expose to high temperatul-<, above 60(7 (I 4OF) such as in direct sunlight or in a
car parked in the sun.
• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. GB
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• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that
can charge the battery pack.
• Keep the battery pack out of the roach of small childr_.n.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
•Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony.
• Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.
AC Adaptor
(onnuct the A(" Adaptor to the nearest wall outlut (wall socket).
If some trouble occurs while using the AC Adaptor, immediately shut off the power by
disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).
The power cord (mains lead), if supplied, is designed specifically lk_r use with this camera
only, and should not be used with other electrical equipment.
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion hattulies are recych,hle.
You can help preserve our environment by returning your used
rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest
you.
For more infommtion regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries,
call toll free
1-800_822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithiumqon batteries.
Battery pack
This device complies with Part 15 of thu FUU Rules. Operation is suh.ject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interf<,mnce received, inchlding interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with (Tanadian I(7ES-003.
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UL is an internationally recognized safety organization.
The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony (ustomer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Nume: SONY
Model No.: DS(-WX 100
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo.
San Diego. (A 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Partl 5 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sut_ject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Nume: SONY
Model No.: DS(-WX 150
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo.
San Diego. (A 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Partl 5 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sut_ject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CAUTION
You arc cautioned thut any chungcs or modifications not expressly approved in this munuul
could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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Note:
This equipment has been tested and l\mnd to comply with the limits lor a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the P(C Rules.
These limits am designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses. and can radiate radio frequency
energy and. if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
hal-lnful interference to radio comnmnications. However. there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on. the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of tile following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet oil a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in oMer to comply with tile
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony ( orporation. 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,
108-0(175 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 mfcr to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee
doculnents.
This product has been tested and %und compliant with tile limits set out in tile EMC
Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Attention
The electromagnetic fields at tile specific lYequencies may infhlence tile picture and sound
of this unit.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes duta transl\.r to discontinue midway (fail),
restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB. etc.)
again.
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Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in
the European Union and other European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the producl or on ils packaging indicates Ihal this producl
shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to
the applicable collection point for Ihe recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
pre\ enl potential negali\ e consequences for the end,ironlnent and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. Tile recycling of lnalerials will help to conserve natural
resources. For morn detailed information about recycling of this product.
please contact your local Civic Office. your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symhol on the battl.,ry OF on lilt' packaging indicates that lilt' battl.,ry
provided with this product shall 11ol be treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a
chemical symboh Tile chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are
added if tile battery contains more than 0.O005cA lnercury or 0.004(/¢ lead.
By enstlring 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 tile battery. The recycling of the
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity masons require a
permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by
qualified service staff only. To ensure that tile battery will be treated properly, hand over
tile product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for tile recycling of electrical
and electronic equipnlent.
For all other batteries, please view tile section oil how to remove tile battery from the
product safely.
Hand tile battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed infom/ation about recycling of this product or battery, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or tile shop where you
purchased the product.
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A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment lk_r your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be r<.placed, a fuse of the same rating as the
supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362. (i.e.. marked with an @) or
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
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[]
[] Shutter button
[] For shooting: W/T (Zoom) lever
For viewing: O_ (Playback
zoom) leveffl_ (Index) lever
[] Flash
[] Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter
lamp/AF illuminator
[] ON/OFF (Power) button
[] Power/Charge lamp
[] Microphone
[] Lens
[] LCD screen
[] Mode switch
(Still hnage)/_:_ (Sweep
Panorama)/_i_ (Movie)
[] MOVIE (Movie) button
[] HDMI mini jack
[] Hook for wrist strap
[] Control wheel
[] _ (Playback)button
[] ?/_ (ha-Camera Guide/Delete)
button
[] MENU button
[] ;7 (TransfcrJet _M) mark
[] Battery insertion slot
[] Tripod receptacle
• Use a tripod with a screw less
than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long.
Otherwise, you cannot firmly
secnre tile camera, alld damage to
tile camera may occur.
[] Speaker
[] Battery eject lever
[] Access lamp
[] Memory card slot
[] Micro USB connector
[] Battery/memory card cover
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Battery eject lever
1Open the cover.
2Insert the battery pack.
•While pressing the battery eject lever, insert the battery pack as
illustrated. Make sure Ihat the battery eject lever locks after inserlien.
• Closing the cever with the battery inserted incerrectly may damage the
camera.
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For customers in the USA
and Canada
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Power cord
(Mains lead)
For customers in countries/regions
other than the USA and Canada
Power/Charge lamp
Lit: Charging
Off: Charging finished
Flashing:
Charging error
Charging paused due to
overheating
1Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied),
using the micro USB cable (supplied).
2Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).
The Power/Charge lamp lights orange, and charging starts.
•Turn off the camera while charging the battery.
• You can charge the battery pack even when it is parlially charged.
• When the Power/Charge lamp flashes and charging is not finished,
remove and re-insert the battery pack.
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• If the Pnwer/Charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is
connected tu the wall outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging is
temporarily stopped because the temperature is outside the recommended range.
When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the charging
resumes. 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 ef[izctively charged if the terminal section of the
battery is dirty. In this case, wipe any dust off lightly using a sofl clnth nr a cotton
swab to clean the terminal section of the battery.
• Connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). If
malfunctions occur while using the AC Adaptor, disconnect the plug fi'om the wall
outlet (wall socket) immediately to disconnect from the power source.
• When chargiug is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptnr from the wall outlet (wall
socket).
• Be sure tn use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cable (supplied)
and AC Adaptor (supplied).
• BC-TRN2 battery charger (sold separately) is able to quick-charge the NP-BN
rechargeable battery pack supplied with this model. BC-TRN battery charger (sold
separately) is not able to quick-charge the NP-BN rechargeable battery pack
supplied with this model.
Charging time (Full charge)
The charging time is approximately 115 rain. using thu AC Adaptor
(supplied).
• The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a
temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of
use and circumstances.
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Charging by connecting to a computer
The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using
a micro USB cable.
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•Note the following points when charging via a computer:
If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power
source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not charge for an extended period
of time.
Do not turn oi1/o11 or restart the computer, or wake the computer to resume from
sleep )node when a USB connection has been established between the computer
and the camera. The camera may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/off, or
restarting the computer or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the
camera and the computer.
No guarantees are made for charging using a custom=built computer or a
modified computer.
Battery life and number of images that can be
recorded and played back
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Shooting (still DSC-WXI00 Approx. 120 min. Approx. 240 images
images) DSC-WX 150 Approx. 120 min. Approx. 240 images
Viewing (still DSC-WXI00 Approx. 180 min. Approx. 3600 images
images) DSC=WX 151) Approx. 180 min. Approx. 3600 images
Shooting DSC=WX 100 Approx. 61) rain.
(movies) DSC-WX 1511 Approx. 61) rain.
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• The above number of images applies wizen the battery pack is fl/lly charged. The
number of images may decrease depending on the conditions of use.
•The number of images that can be recorded is for shooting trader the following
conditions:
Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media (sold separately)
- The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
[Disp. Resolution]: [Standard]
• The nmnher lot "Shooting (still images)" is based on the C1PA standard, and is for
shooting tinder the lollowing conditions:
(CIPA: Camera & hnaging Products Association)
DISP (Display Setting) is set to [ON].
-Shooting once every 30 seconds.
The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends.
The flash strobes once every two times.
The power turns on and off once every ten times.
•The battery life for movies applies shooting under the lollowing conditions:
Movie quality: AVC HD HQ
Wizen continuous shooting ends because of set limits (page 25), press the
MOVIE (Movie) button again and continue shooting. Shooting flmctions such as
the zoom do not operate.
#Supplying power
The camera can be supplied with power from the wall outlet (wall socket) by
connecting to the AC Adaptor, using the micro USB cable (supplied).
You can import images to a computer without worrying about draining the
battery pack by connecting the camera to a computer using the micro USB
cable.
In addition, you can use the AC Adaptor AC-UDI 0 (sold separately) for
shooting to supply power when shooting.
•Power cannot be supplied when the battery pack is not inserted in the camera.
• When the camera is connected directly to a computer or to a power outlet using the
supplied AC Adaptor AC-UBI0/UBIOB, power supply is available only in
playback mode. If the camera is in shooting mode or while you are changing the
settings of the camera, power is not supplied even if you make a USB connection
using the micro USB cable.
• If you connect the camera and a computer using the micro USB cable while the
camera is in playback mode, the display on the camera will change h'om the
playback screen to the USB connection screen. Press _i (Playback) button to
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faces correctly.
1Open the cover.
2Insert the memory card (sold separately).
• With the nolched corner l'acing as illustrated, insert the memory card
until it clicks into place.
3 Close the cover.
Memory cards that can be used
Memory Stick PRO Duo 0 0 (Mark2 only)
AMemory Stick PRO-HG Duo O O
Memory Stick Duo 0
Memory Stick Micro (M2) 0
BMemory Stick Micro (Mark2) 0 0
SD memory card O O (Class 4 or laster)
C SDHC memory card O O (Class 4 or laster)
SDXC memory card O O (Class 4 or laster)
microSD memory card O O (Class 4 or laster)
DmicroSDHC memory card O O (Class 4 or laster)
• In this manual, the products in the table are collectively reflzrred to as follows:
A: "Memory Stick Duo" media
B: "Memory Stick Micro" media
C: SD card
D: microSD memory card
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• To use a "Memory Stick Micro" media or microSD memory card with the camera,
be sure to insert it into a dedicated adaptor first.
To remove the memory card/battery pack
Memory card: Push the memery card in once te eject the memory card.
Battery pack: Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not te drep the battery pack.
• Never remove the memory card!battery pack when the access lamp (page 9) is lit.
This may cause damage to data in the memory card/internal memory.
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Power/Charge lamp (green)
ON/OFF (Power)
II [
Control Wheel
©
Select items: A/V/41/),-
Set the numeric value ef date and
time: _/j!
Set: •
1Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.
Date & Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first
time.
•It may take time fer the power te turn on and allow operation.
2 Select a desired language.
3Select a desired geographic location by following the
on-screen instructions, then press • on the control
wheel.

4Set [Date & Time Format], [Daylight Savings] or
[Summer Time] and [Date & Time], then select [OK] ---*
[OK].
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noen as 12:00 PM.
5 Follow the instructions on the screen.
• The battery pack will run cut quickly when:
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Shutter button MOVIE
Mode switch W/T (Zoom)
lever
I_: Still image W: zoom out
_: Movie T: zoom in
Shooting still images
1Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
When the image is in focus, a beep seunds and the • indicalor lights.
2Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image.
Shooting movies
1Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording.
• Use the W/T (zoom) lever to change the zoom scale.
• Press the shutter button to sheet still images while continuing to recerd
the mevie.
2 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.
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• The sound of the lens and lever operating will be recorded when the zoom fnnction
operates while shooting a movie. The sound of the MOVIE button operating may
also be recorded when movie recording is finished.
• Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes at one time at the
camera's del_mlt settings and when the temperature is approximately 25°C (77°F).
When movie recording is finished, you can restart recording by pressing the
MOVIE button again. Recording may stop to protect the camera depending on the
ambient temperature.
?/_ (Delel
ii_] (Playback) Select images: I_ (next)/_l (previous) or turn
the control wheel
Set: •
1Press the [i_] (Playback) button.
• When images on a memory card recorded with other cameras are played
back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears.
Selecting next/previous image
Selecl an image by pressing I_-(next)/_l (previous) on the control wheel or by
turning the conlrol wheel. Press • in the center of the control wheel to view
lllovies.
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Deleting an image
(_) Press ?/9 (Delete) button.
@ Select [This hnage] with • on the control wheel, then press 0.
Returning to shooting images
Press the shutter button halfway down.
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This cmnera is equipped with a built-in instruction guide. This allows you to
search the camera's functions according to your needs.
MENU
?/9 In-Camera Guide)
1Press the MENU button.
2Select the desired MENU item, then press the ?/9 (In-
Camera Guide) button.
The operation guide for the selected item is displayed.
• If you press the ?/9 (In-Camera Guide) button when the MEN[ J screen
is not displayed, you can search the guide using keywords or icons.
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Other functions used when shooting or playing back can be operated using the
control wheel or MENU button on the camera. This camera is equipped with a
Fuuction Guide that allows you to easily select from the functions. While
displaying the guide, you can use various functions.
Control wheel
MENU
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Function Guide
Control wheel
DISP (Display Setting): Allov_s you to change the screen display.
(Self-Timer): Allows you to use the self-timer.
[_ (Cont. Shooting Settings): Allows you to use the burst shooting mode.
(Flash): Allows you to select a flash mode for still images.
Center button (Tracking focus): The camera tracks the subject and adjusts
focus automatically even when the subject is moving.
Menu Items
Shooting
REC Mode
Movie shooting
scene
Panorama
Shooting Scene
Picture Effect
Scene Selection
Easy Mode
Select still image recording mode.
Select mnvie recording mnde.
Select recording mode when shonting panoramic images.
Shoot a still image with an original texture according tn
the desired el'fizct.
Select we-set settings to match various scene conditions.
Shoot still images using minimal flmctinns.