Sony DSC-W310 User manual

© 2010 Sony Corporation 4-169-313-12(1)
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Cyber-shot Handbook
DSC-W310
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How to use this handbook
Click on a button at upper right to jump to the corresponding page.
This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view.
Search for information by function.
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MENU/Settings items.
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Marks and notations used in this handbook
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operations is shown by arrows (t).
Operate the camera in the order indicated.
Marks are shown as they appear in the
camera’s default setting.
The default setting is indicated by .
Indicates cautions and limitations relevant
to the correct operation of the camera.
zIndicates information that is useful to
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Notes on using the camera
Notes on the types of the memory
card that you can use (sold
separately)
The following memory cards are compatible
with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD
memory card and SDHC memory card.
MultiMediaCard cannot be used.
A memory card with a capacity up to 32 GB
have been confirmed to operate properly with
the camera.
In this manual, the term “Memory Stick Duo”
media is used to refer to “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
media and “Memory Stick Duo” media.
• When recording movies, it is recommended that
you use the following memory cards:
– (“Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media)
– (“Memory Stick PRO-
HG Duo” media)
– SD memory card or SDHC memory card
(Class 2 or faster)
• For details on “Memory Stick Duo” media, see
page 93.
When using a “Memory Stick Duo”
media with standard-sized “Memory
Stick” media slot
You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” media
by inserting it into the “Memory Stick Duo”
media Adaptor (sold separately).
Notes on the battery pack
• Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using
the camera for the first time.
• You can charge the battery pack even if it is not
completely discharged. In addition, even if the
battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the
partially charged capacity of the battery pack as
is.
• If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a
long time, use up the existing charge and
remove it from the camera, then store it in a
cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery
pack functions.
• For details on the usable battery pack, see page
95.
Notes on the LCD screen and lens
• The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for
effective use. However, some tiny black and/or
bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may
appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a
normal result of the manufacturing process and
do not affect the recording.
• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions. Be careful when placing the
camera near a window or outdoors.
• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen
may be discolored and that may cause a
malfunction.
• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a
cold location. This is not a malfunction.
• Be careful not to bump the movable lens, and be
careful not to apply force to it.
“Memory Stick
Duo” media
Adaptor
Black, white, red, blue or
green dots
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On moisture condensation
• If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, moisture may condense inside or
outside the camera. This moisture condensation
may cause a malfunction of the 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 record clear images.
The images used in this Handbook
The images used as examples in this Handbook are
reproduced images, and are not actual images shot
using this camera.

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Notes on using the camera
How to use this handbook····································· 2
Notes on using the camera ··································· 3
Operation Search ·················································· 8
MENU/Settings Search ······································· 10
Identifying parts··················································· 13
List of icons displayed on the screen ·················· 14
Using the mode switch ········································ 16
Using the internal memory ·································· 17
Shooting
Zoom ··································································· 18
DISP (Screen Display Settings) ····························19
Flash ··································································· 20
Smile Shutter······················································· 21
Self-Timer···························································· 22
Viewing
Viewing still images············································· 23
Playback zoom···················································· 24
Image Index ························································ 25
Delete·································································· 26
Viewing movies ··················································· 27

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MENU (Shooting)
MENU items (Shooting) ······································ 10
MENU (Viewing)
MENU items (Viewing) ········································ 11
Settings
Setting items ······················································· 12
TV
Viewing images on a TV ····································· 71
Computer
Using with your computer···································· 73
Using the software ·············································· 74
Connecting the camera to a computer····················76
Uploading images to a media service ·····················78
Printing
Printing still images ············································· 80
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ·················································· 82
Warning messages ············································· 90

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Others
“Memory Stick Duo” media·································· 93
Battery pack ························································ 95
Battery charger···················································· 96
Index
Index ··································································· 97

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Leaving the settings to
the camera
Intelligent Auto Adjustment······························· 29
Scene Selection··················································· 31
Shooting portraits Soft Snap ······························································· 31
Twilight Portrait ···················································· 31
Smile Shutter ························································ 21
Face Detection ····················································· 44
Red Eye Reduction ············································· 55
Shooting moving
objects
Movie Mode··························································· 16
Burst Settings ······················································· 37
Shooting without blur High Sensitivity····················································· 31
2-second delay self-timer·································· 22
ISO··········································································· 39
SteadyShot···························································· 36
Shooting with backlight Forced Flash························································· 20
Scene Recognition········································ 29, 33
Shooting in dark places High Sensitivity····················································· 31
Slow Synchro························································ 20
ISO··········································································· 39
Adjusting exposure EV ············································································ 38
Changing focus
position
Focus ······································································ 41
Changing image size Image Size····························································· 34

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Deleting images Delete································································ 26, 48
Format ···································································· 64
Displaying enlarged
images
Playback zoom····················································· 24
Trimming (Resize)··············································· 47
Editing images Retouch ·································································· 47
Playing back a series of
images in order
Slideshow ······························································ 46
Shooting/Viewing with
easy-to-see indicators
Easy Mode······················································· 33, 45
Printing images with
the date
Using the “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”
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Changing date and
time settings
Date & Time Setting············································ 70
Initializing settings Initialize··································································· 60
Printing images Print ········································································· 80
Viewing on TVs Viewing images on a TV···································· 71

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You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button.
1Press the ON/OFF (Power) button to set to shooting mode.
2Press the MENU button to display the MENU
screen.
3Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/Bon the
control button.
4Press the MENU button to turn off the MENU
screen.
In the table below, indicates settings that can be changed, while – indicates settings that cannot
be changed. A setting may be fixed or restricted depending on the shooting mode. For details,
see the page for each item.
The icons below [ ] indicate the available modes.
• Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.
MENU items (Shooting)
Mode switch
REC Mode
Menu items
REC Mode —
Scene Selection —— —
(Easy Mode) —
Image Size
SteadyShot —
Burst Settings —
EV
ISO ———
White Balance —
Focus ———
Metering Mode ——
Smile Detection Sensitivity —
Face Detection —
(Settings)
Note
MENU button
Control button
ON/OFF (Power) button

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You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button.
1Press the (Playback) button to switch to
playback mode.
2Press the MENU button to display the MENU
screen.
3Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/Bon
the control button.
4Press zon the center of the control button.
In the table below, indicates settings that can be changed, while – indicates settings that cannot
be changed.
• Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.
MENU items (Viewing)
Menu items Memory card Internal Memory
(Easy Mode)
(Slideshow)
(Retouch)
(Delete)
(Protect)
DPOF —
(Print)
(Rotate)
(Select Folder) —
(Settings)
Note
Control button
MENU button
(Playback)
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You can change the settings on the (Settings) screen.
1Press the MENU button to display the MENU
screen.
2Select (Settings) with Von the control button,
then press zon the center of the control button to
display the setup screen.
3Select the desired item with v/V/b/B, then press
z.
4Select the desired setting, then press z.
• [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode.
• [Memory Card Tool] appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera, while [Internal
Memory Tool] appears only when a memory card is not inserted.
Setting items
Categories Items
Shooting Settings Grid Line
Digital Zoom
Red Eye Reduction
Main Settings Beep
Language Setting
Function Guide
Power Save
Initialize
Video Out
USB Connect
LUN Settings
Memory Card Tool Format
Create REC.Folder
Change REC.Folder
Delete REC.Folder
Copy
File Number
Internal Memory Tool Format
File Number
Clock Settings Date & Time Setting
Notes
Control button
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Identifying parts
AON/OFF (Power) button
BShutter button
CFlash
DMicrophone
EON/OFF (Power) lamp
FSelf-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp
GSpeaker
HLens
ILCD screen
J(Playback) button (23)
KFor shooting: W/T (zoom) button (18)
For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/
(Index) button (24, 25)
L(USB)/A/V OUT jack
MTerminal cover
NHook for wrist strap*
OMode switch (16)
P(Delete) button (26)
QMENU button (10)
RControl button
MENU on: v/V/b/B/z
MENU off: DISP/ / /
STripod receptacle
TBattery/Memory card cover
UBattery insertion slot
VAccess lamp
WMemory card slot
XBattery eject lever
*Using the wrist strap
The wrist strap is already attached to the camera at
the factory. Place your hand through the loop to
prevent the camera from damage by being
dropped.
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List of icons displayed on the
screen
Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status.
You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button.
When shooting still images
• The icons are limited in (Easy Mode).
When shooting movies
When playing back
A
Display Indication
Battery remaining
Low battery warning
Image size
Scene Selection
Camera mode (Intelligent Auto
Adjustment, Program Auto,
Movie Mode)
Scene Recognition icon
White balance
Metering Mode
SteadyShot
Vibration warning
Smile Detection Sensitivity
indicator
Zoom scaling
PictBridge connecting
Protect
Print order (DPOF)
Playback zoom
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B
C
D
Display Indication
zAE/AF lock
ISO400 ISO number
125 Shutter speed
F3.5 Aperture value
+2.0EV Exposure Value
AF range finder frame indicator
REC
Standby
Recording a movie/Standby a
movie
0:12 Recording time (m:s)
101-0012 Folder-file number
2010 1 1
9:30 AM
Recorded date/time of the
playback image
Display Indication
Recording folder
Playback folder
96 Number of recordable images
12/12 Image number/Number of
images recorded in selected
folder
100Min Recordable time
Recording/Playback Media
(Memory card, internal memory)
Changing folder
Red-eye reduction
Metering mode
Flash mode
Flash charging
White balance
ISO400 ISO number
Display Indication
Self-timer
Face Detection
Burst
AF range finder frame
Spot metering cross-hairs
+2.0EV Exposure value
500 Shutter speed
F3.5 Aperture value
NPlayback
Playback bar
00:00:12 Counter
Volume

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Using the mode switch
Set the mode switch to the desired function.
(Still Image) Allows you to shoot still images (pages 29, 30, 31).
You can set the desired still image shooting mode with MENU t
[REC Mode].
(Movie) Allows you to record movies.
Press the shutter button fully down to start recording, and then press
the shutter button again to end the recording.
Mode switch
MENU button
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Using the internal memory
The camera has approximately 6 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even
when there is no memory card inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal
memory.
We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following methods.
To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer
Perform the procedure on page 76 without a memory card inserted in the camera.
To copy (back up) data on a memory card
Prepare a memory card with sufficient free capacity, then perform the procedure explained in
[Copy] (page 68).
• You cannot transfer image data on a memory card to the internal memory.
• By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer with the dedicated USB cable, you can
transfer data stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot transfer data on a
computer to the internal memory.
When a memory card is inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded on the memory card.
[Playback]: Images on the memory card are played back.
[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be
performed on images on the memory card.
When there is no memory card inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal
memory.
[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played
back.
[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be
performed on images in the internal memory.
On image data stored in the internal memory
Notes
Internal
memory
B
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Zoom
You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge
images up to 4×.
1Press the W/T (zoom) button.
Press the T button to zoom in, and the W button to zoom out.
• When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, see page 54.
• You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie.
Note
W button
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DISP (Screen Display Settings)
1Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button.
2Select the desired mode with the control button.
• If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the screen brightness up. However, the battery power
may decrease faster under such condition.
(Bright +
Image Only)
Sets screen brighter and displays only images.
(Bright +
Exposure Data)
(Playback mode
only)
Sets screen brighter and displays the
information.
Exif data for the recorded image is also
displayed.
(Bright) Sets screen brighter and displays the
information.
(Normal) Sets screen to standard brightness and displays
the information.
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Flash
1Press (Flash) on the control button.
2Select the desired mode with the control button.
• The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity.
• While charging the flash, is displayed.
• You cannot use the flash during burst shooting.
• You can select only [Auto] or [Off] when the camera is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode or Easy
Mode.
(Auto) Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is
backlight.
(On) Flash always operates.
(Slow
Synchro)
Flash always operates.
The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the
background that is out of flash light.
(Off) Flash does not operate.
Notes
zWhen the “White circular spots” appears in flash
photos
This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are
accentuated by the camera’s flash, they appear as white circular spots.
How can the “White circular spots” be reduced?
• Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.
• Select (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection. ([Off] is automatically selected.)
Camera
Subject
Particles (dust, pollen, etc.)
in the air