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Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are 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. DSC-WX7/WX9
Serial No.
Model No. AC-UB I0/UB I0B
Serial No.
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
-SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIREORELECTRIC
SHOCK,CAREFULLYFOLLOWTHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
If the' shape of the phlg does not fit the' pow_'r outlet, us_' an attaclmwnt phlg adaptor of the
proper configuration for the power outlet.
Battery pack
If the batlery pack is mishandled, the halt_'ry pack can burst, cause a fire or ev_.n ch_.mical
burns. Observe the following caulions.
• Do not disassemble.
• Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or lkm.-e 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
terminals.
• Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a
GB car parked in the sun.
2 • Do not incinerate or dispose of in fir<..

•Donothandledamagedorleakinglithiumionbatteries.
•BesuretochargethebatterypackusingagenuineSonybatterychargeroradevicethat
canchargethebatterypack.
•Keepthebatterypackoutofthereachofsmallchildren.
•Keepthebatterypackdry.
•ReplaceonlywiththesameorequivalenttyperecommendedbySony.
•Disposeofusedbatterypackspromptlyasdescribedintheinstructions.
AC Adaptor
Connect the AC Adaptor to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).
If some trouble occurs while using the A( 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 for use with this camera
only, and should not be used with other electrical equipment.
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RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries arc lccyclablc.
You can help preserve our environment by returning your used
mchargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest
you.
For morn information regarding recycling of mchargeable batteries.
call toll free
1_800-822-8837. or visit http://www.rbrc.or_
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithiumqon batteries.
Battery pack
This device complies with Part 15 of the F(( Rules. Operation is su[_jcct to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause Imrmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, inchlding interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian 1CES4103.
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.
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Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-WX7
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 tile 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 Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-WX9
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 tile 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, inchlding interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CAUTION
You art.' cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and l\mnd to comply with the limits lk_r a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 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 tile instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. 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 tile
equipment off and on. tile user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
morn of tile following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Incmuse the separution between tile eqtfipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet oll a circuit dilTcrcnt from that to which tile
receiver is connected.
(onsult the dealer or all experienced radio_V technician lk_r help.
Tile supplied interface cable must be used with file equipment in order Io comply with the
limits for a digital de_ice pursuant to Subpart B of Parl ]5 of FCC Rules.
Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives
The munufacturcr o1 this product is Sony Corpor_Jtion. I-7-1 Komm Minato-k/i Tokyo.
108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony
Deutschland GmbH. Hedelfinger Strasse 61. 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For ally service or
guarantee matters please refer to tile addresses given ill separate service or guarantee
doctlments.
This product has been tested and lkmnd compliant with tile limits set out ill the EMC
Directive l\_r using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Attention
Tile electron/agnetic fields at the specific frequencies may infhlence the picture and sound
of this unit.
Notice
ll" staaic electricity or electl-on_agnetism causes datu tr3ns[cr to discontinue midway (fadl),
restart the application or disconnect and connect tile comnmnication cable (USB, etc.)
again.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in
the European Union and other European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its p_ckaging indic_tes flint this product
shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be banded over to
tile applicable collection point for tile recycling of electrical and electronic
eqtfipment. By ensuring ibis product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prex ent potential llegafix e consequences for tile en_ ironlnent and hl_llilan
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. The recycling of lnaterials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more 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.
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Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This sylnbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery
pro; ided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.
On cerlain batteries this sylnbol might be used in colnbination with a
chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are
added if the battery contains more than 0.0005g{ lnercury or ().O()4c,{ lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potentially negative consequences fl_r 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 l\_r safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a
permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by
qualified service stall" only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over
the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the
product safely.
Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed inl\_rmation about recycling of this product or battery, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment fl_r your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, 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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For details on advanced operations, [)lease read "Cyber-shot User Guide"
HTML) on Ihe CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer.
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
For Windows users:
@ Click [User Guidel -_ [Install].
@ Start "User Guide" from the shortcut on the desktop.
For Macintosh users:
(_) Select the [User Guide] folder and copy [eng] ['older stored in [User Guide]
folder to your computer.
@ After copying is complete, double-click "index.html" in [eng] folder.
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Rechargeable battery pack NP-BNI (1)
Multi-use terminal USB cable (1)
AC Adaptor AC-[ JB 10/[ JB 10B (1)
Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) (1)
Wrist strap (1)
CD-ROM (1)
Cyber-shot application software
"Cyber-shot User Guide"
• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)
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[] LCD screen
[] Mode switch
[] MOVIE (Movie) button
[] HDMI connector
[] Hook for wrist strap
[] Control wheel
[] [_] (Playback)button
[] ?1_ (In-Camera Guide/Delete)
button
[] MENU button
[] _ (TransfcrJet l_{) 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
secure the camera, and damage to
the camera may occur.
[] Speaker
[] Battery eject lever
[] Access lamp
[] Memory card slot
[] Multi connector (Type3b)
[] Battery/memory card cover
[] Shutter button
[] For shooting: W/T (Zoom) lever
For viewing: C_ (Playback
zoom) leveff_ (Index) lever
[] Flash
[] Self-timer lmnp/Smile Shutter
lamp/AF illuminator
[] ON/OFF (Power) button
[] Power/Charge lmnp
[] Microphone
_[] Lens

Eject lever
1Open the cover.
2Insert the battery pack.
• While pressing the baltery ejecl levur, insert lhe ballery pack as
illustrated. Make sure that the battery eject lever locks after insertion.
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For customers in the USA
and Canada
Power cord
(Mains lead)
@
For customers in countries/regions
other than the USA and Canada
Power/Charge lamp
Lit: Charging
Off: Charging finished
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1Connect the camera and the AC Adaptor (supplied),
using the multi-use terminal 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 partially charged.
• When the Power/Charge lamp on the camera does not lit even if the AC Adaptor is
connected to the camera and the wall outlet (wall socket), it indicates that the
chargiug stops temporarily on standby. The charging stops and enters the standby
status automatically when the temperature is outside of the recommended
operating temperature. 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).
• Connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). If any
malflmctions occur while using the AC Adaptor, disconnect the plug fi'om the wall
outlet (wall socket) immediately to disconnect the power source.
• When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall
socket).
• Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, multi-use terminal USB
cable (supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied).
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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 multi-use terminal 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 oil/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer resume from
sleep mode 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.
Charging time
The ch_rging time is approximately 210 rain. using the AC Adaptor
(supplied).
• The above charging time applies when charging a fi.dly depleted battery pack at a
temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depeuding on conditions of
use and circumstances.
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Battery life and number of images you can record and
view
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Shooting DSC-WX7 Approx. 115 min. Approx. 230 images
(still images) DSC-WX9 Approx. 11)5min. Approx. 210 images
Viewing DSC-WX7 Approx. 180 min. Approx. 3600 images
(still images) DSC-WX9 Approx. 150 min. Approx. 30011images
Shooting DSC-WX7 Approx. 55 min.
(movies) DSC-WX9 Approx. 51)min.
• The above number of images applies when the battery pack is lully charged. The
number of images may decrease depending on the conditions of use.
• The nmnber of images that can be recorded is fnr shooting under 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).
• The number lot "Shooting (still images)" is based nn the C1PA standard, and is for
shooting under 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 ever3., ten times.
• The battery life for movies applies shooting under the lollowing cnnditinns:
Movie quality: AVCHD HQ
When continuous shooting ends because of set limits (page 22), press the
MOVIE (Movie) button again and continue shooting. Shooting flmctions such as
the zonm do not operate.
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Feeding power
The camera can be supplied with power from the wall outlet (wall socket) by
connecting to the AC Adaptor, using the multi-use terminal USB cable
(supplied).
You can import images to a computer without worrying about wearing down
the batte W pack by connecting the camera to a computer using the multi-use
terminal USB cable.
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• Power calmot be supplied when the battery pack is nol inserled in the camera.
• Power supply lrom the wall oullel (wall sockel) is available only when the camera
is in playback mode or whell a conneclion is made belween lhe camera and a
computer. If 1hecamera is in shooting mode or while you are changing lhe settings
ollhe camera, power is not supplied even ilyou make a USB connection using the
multi=use terminal USB cable.
• llyou connecl lhe camera and a computer using the mulli-use terminal USB cable
when the camera is in playback mode, the display on lhe camera is changed lirom
the playback screen to lhe USB conneclion screen. Press i_' (Playback) button Io
swilch to the playback screen.
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correctly.
1Open the cover.
2Insert the memory card (sold separately).
• With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card
until it clicks into place.
3Close the cover.
• Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the 6B
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Memory cards that you can use
Memory Stick PRO Duo O O (Mark2 only)
AMemory Stick PRO-HG Duo O O
Memory Stick Duo O
SD memory card O O (Class 4 or faster)
BSDHC memory card O O (Class 4 or faster)
SDXC memory card O O (Class 4 or faster)
• In this manual, producls in A are colleclively referred 1oas "Memory Stick Duo"
media, and products in B are collectively referred to as SD card.
To remove the memory card/battery pack
Memory card: Push the memory card in once.
Battery pack: Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack.
• Never remove the memory card!battery pack when the access lamp (page 8) 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)
Control Wheel GB
Select items: A/Y/41),-
Set the numeric value of date and
time: _/_/
Set: •
1Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.
Date & Time setting is displayed when you press the ON/OFF (Power)
button l_)r the first lime.
• It may take time l'or the power to turn on and allow operation.
2 Select a desired language.
3Select the desired area following the instructions on the
screen, then press O.
4Set [Date & Time Format], [Daylight Savings] or
[Summer Time] and [Date & Time], then select [OK] --*
[OK].
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
5 Select the desired display color, following the
instructions on the screen.
6When an [In-Camera Guide] introductory message is
appeared on the screen, select [OK].
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Shutter button MOVIE
\
Mode switch W: zoom out
_: Still image T: zoom in
_: Movie
Shooting still images
1Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the • indicator lights.
2Press the shutter button fully down.
Shooting movies
1Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording.
•Use the W/T (zoom) lever to change the zoom scale.
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 ffmction
operates while shooting a movie. The sound of the MOVIE button operating )nay
also be recorded when movie recording is finished.
• Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes at one time at the
camera's delault 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.
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(Playback) >1
Select images: _ (nexO/ll (previous) or turn
the control wheel
Set: •
1Press the (Playback) button.
• When imagcs on a memory card recorded with other cameras arc phtyed
back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears.
Selecting next/previous image
Selcct an image by pressing I_ (ncxl)/_l (previous) on the control wheel or by
turning the control wheel. Press • in the center of the conlrol wheel to view
movies.
Deleting an image
(_) Press ?/_ (Delete) button.
@ Select [This hnage] with • on the control wheel, then press •.
Returning to shooting images
Press the shutter button hail'way down.
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This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the
camera's functions according to your needs.
in-Camera Guide
?/_ (In-Camera Guide)
1Press the ?/# (In-Camera Guide) button.
• When viewing images, [Dclete/ln-Camera Guide] is displayed. Select
[In-Camera Guide].
2Select a search method from [In-Camera Guide].
Shoot/playback guide: Search for various operation functions in
shooting/viewing mode.
Icon guide: Search the function and meaning of displayed icons.
Troubleshooting: Search common problems and their solution.
Objective guide: Search functions according to your needs.
Keyword: Search functions by key words.
History: Display the last 12 items displayed in [In-Camera Guide].
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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
Function Guide that allows you to easily select from the functions. While
displaying the guide, try the other functions.
Control wheel
MENU
Functior Guide
Control wheel
DISP (Display Setting): Allows you to change the screen display.
_V)(Self-Timer): Allows you to use the self-timer.
E_ (Burst Settings): Allows you to use the burst shooting mode.
(Flash): Allows you to select a flash mode for still images.
Menu Items
Shooting
REC Mode
Movie shooting
scene
Panorama
Shooting Scene
Scene Selection
Easy Mode
Defocus Effect
Still Image Size/
Panorama Image
Size/Movie Size/
Movie Quality
Select still image recording mode.
Select movie recording mode.
Select recording mode when shooting panoramic images.
Select pre-set settings to match various scene conditions.
Shoot still images using minimal limctions.
Set the level of background defk>cuseffect when
shooting in Background Defk>cus mode.
Select the image size and the quality lot still images,
panoramic images or movie files.
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EV Adjust the exposure manually.
ISO Adjust the luminous sensitivity.
White Balance Adjust color tones of an image.
Focus Select tile fix'us method.
Metering Mode Select file metering mode that sels which part ollhe
subject to measure to determine the exposure.
Burst Shooting Select tile number of images taken per second tk>r Burst
Intewal shooting.
Scene Recognition Set to automatically detect shooting conditions.
Soft Skin Effect Set tile Soft Skin Efli_ct and tile efli_ct level.
Smile Shutter Se_ lo automalically release file shutter when a smile is
detected.
Smile Detection Set tile Smile Shutter function sensitivity lor detecting
Sensitivity smiles.
Face Detection Select Io detect laces and adjusl various seaings
automatically.
Set to automatically shoot two images and select image
in which tile eyes are not blinking.
Search tile camera's flmctions according to your needs.
Anti Blink
In-Camera Guide
Viewing
Easy Mode
Slideshow
3D Viewing
Send by
Transfer Jet
View Mode
Display Burst
Group
Retouch
Delete
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Increase tile text size on the screen for ease of use.
Select a method of continuous playback.
Set to play back images shot in 3[) mode on a 3D TV.
Transli_r data by closely aligning two products equipped
with Transli_rJet.
Select tile display format for images.
Select to display bm'st images in groups or display all
images during playback.
Retouch an image using various efli_cts.
Delete an image.
Protect the images.