Sony DSC WX1 - Cyber-shot Digital Camera User manual

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©2009 Sony Corporation

English
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 upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model
No. DSC-WXI
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
IBattery pack
If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack
can burst, cause afire or even chemical burns.
Observe 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
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 acar
parked in the sun.
•Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
•Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion
batteries.
•Be sure to charge the battery pack using a
genuine Sony battery charger or adevice that
can charge the battery pack.
•Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small
children.
•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.
IBattery charger
Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery
charger is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as
it is connected to the
wall outlet (wall socket).
If some trouble occurs
while using the battery charger, immediately shut
off the power by disconnecting the plug from the
wall outlet (wall socket).
For Customers in the U.S.A. and
Canada
IRECYCLING LITHIUM-ION
BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to
the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
For more information 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
Lithium-Ion batteries.
IBattery pack
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(I) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This Class Bdigital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
For Customers in the U.S.A.
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 Customer Information Center
1-800-222-S0NY (7669)
The number below
is for the FCC related matters
only.
IRegulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-WXI
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(I) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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ICAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
INote:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are 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 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 the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radiorrV
technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
For Customers in Europe
INotice for the customers in the
countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-
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 given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
This product has been tested and found compliant
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for
using connection cables shorter than 3meters
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(9.8 feet).
lAttention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may intluence the picture and sound
of this unit.
INotice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart
the application or disconnect and connect the
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
IDisposal 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 packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of
materials 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.

Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with
separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
indicates that the battery provided with this
product shall not be treated
as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used
in
combination with achemical 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 apermanent
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 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 information 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.
Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom
Amoulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted
to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse
in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, afuse of the same rating as the supplied
one and approved by ASTAor BSI to BS 1362,
(i.e., marked with an
~ or Wmark) 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.

Table of contents
Notes on using the camera 8
Using shooting functions 20
Displaying minimum indicators (Easy Shooting) 20
Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition)
21
Shooting panoramic images (Sweep Panorama) 23
Shooting with reduced blur (Anti Motion Blur) (Hand-held Twilight)
25
Shooting continuously (Burst/Bracket) 25
Focusing
on the face of the subject (Face Detection) 26
Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) 27
Selecting the image size to match the usage 28
Using the self-timer 29
Selecting aflash mode 30
Changing the screen display 30
Using the Shooting mode that matches the scene (Scene Selection)
31
Shooting movies 33
Using viewing functions 35
Viewing an enlarged image (Playback zoom) 35
Searching for
an image (Image Index) 35
Viewing still images with music (Slideshow) 36

Deleting i mages 37
Deleting images 37
Deleting all images (Format) 38
Connecting to other devices 39
Viewing images on a TV 39
Printing still images 39
Using the camera with acomputer 41
Changing camera settings 45
Changing the operation sounds 45
Using the MENU items 46
Using the;; (Settings) items 49
Others 51
List of icons displayed on the screen 51
Learning more about the camera ("Cyber-shot Handbook") 54
Troubleshooting 55
Precautions 57
Specifications 58
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Notes on using the camera
Changing the language setting
The screen language can be changed if
necessary.
To change the language setting, press MENU
button, then
select;:; (Settings) ~
'iT (Main Settings) ~ [Language Setting].
Internal memory and "Memory
Stick Duo" media back up
Do not tum off the camera, remove the battery
pack, or remove the "Memory Stick Duo"
media while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise,
the internal memory data
or "Memory Stick
Duo" media may be damaged. Be sure to make
abackup copy to protect your data.
On database files
When you insert a"Memory Stick Duo" media
without adatabase file into the camera and
tum on the power, part
of the "Memory Stick
Duo" media capacity is used to automatically
create adatabase file. It may take some time
until you can perform the next operation.
Notes on recording/playback
•Before you start recording, make atrial
recording to make sure that the camera is
working correctly.
•The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-
proof, nor water-proof. Read "Precautions"
(page 57) before operating the camera.
• Avoid exposing the camera to water.
If water
enters inside the camera, amalfunction may
occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be
repaired.
•Do not aim the camera at the sun or other
bright light. It may cause the malfunction
of
the camera.
•Do not use the camera near alocation that
generates strong radio waves
or emits
radiation. Otherwise, the camera may not
properly record or play back images.
•Using the camera in sandy
or dusty locations
may cause malfunctions.
•If moisture condensation occurs, remove it
before using the camera (page 57).
•Do not shake or strike the camera.
It may
cause amalfunction and you may not be able
to record images. Furthermore, the recording
media may become unusable or image data
may be damaged.
•Clean the flash surface before use. The heat
of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash
surface to become discolored or to stick to
the flash surface, resulting in insufficient
light emission.
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.
•When the battery level becomes low, the lens
might stop moving. Insert acharged battery
pack and tum on the camera again.
On camera's temperature
Your camera and battery may get warm due to
continuous use, but it is not amalfunction.
On the overheat protection
Depending on the camera and battery
temperature, you may be unable to record
movies
or the power may tum off
automatically to protect the camera.
Amessage will be displayed on the LCD
screen before the power turns
off or you can
no longer record movies.
On image data compatibility
•The cameraconforms with DCF (Design rule
for Camera File system) universal standard
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries
Association).
•Sony does not guarantee that the camera will
play back images recorded or edited with
otherequipment,
or that otherequipment will
play back images recorded with the camera.

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.

Checking the accessories supplied
•Battery charger BC-CSGDIBC-CSGE (I)
IUsing the wrist strap
The camera is supplied with awrist strap.
Attach the strap and place your hand through
the loop to prevent the camera from damage
by being dropped.
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•Rechargeable battery pack NP-BGI(1)/
Battery case (I)
•Power cord (mains lead)
(I)
(not supplied in the USA and Canada)
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•USB, NV cable for multi-use terminal (I)
•Wrist strap (I)
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•CD-ROM (I)
-Cyber-shot application software
-"Cyber-shot Handbook"
-"Cyber-shot Step-up Guide"
•Instruction Manual (this manual)
(I)
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Identifying parts iii
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I1Q] For shooting: Wrr (Zoom) button
For viewing:
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buttonl~ (Index) button
[ll]Mode dial
[g] Hook for wrist strap
~ [B (Playback) button
IHJ Control button
Menu on:
AI" / .. /~/.
Menu off: DISP/0/./~
MI ifii (Delete) button
Ml MENU button
I11J Tripod receptacle
•Use atripod with ascrew less than
5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you
cannot firmly secure the camera, and
damage to the camera may occur.
~ Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media
cover
~ Multi connector
[gQI "Memory Stick Duo" media slot
l21J Access lamp
1221 Battery eject lever
~ Battery insertion slot
Bottom
[I] Shutter button
[g] Q(Burst/Bracket) button
~Flash
@] Microphone
[ID ON/OFF (Power) button
[ID Speaker
[l]Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/
AF illuminator
rn:J Lens
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Charging the battery pack
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Battery pack
CHARGE lamp
CHARGE lamp
Lit: Charging
Off: Charging finished (normal
charge)
2Connect the battery For customers in the USA and Canada
charger to the wall
outlet (wall socket).
If you continue charging the
battery pack for about one more
hour after the CHARGE lamp
turns off, the charge will last
slightly longer (full charge).
1 Insert the battery pack into
the battery charger.
•You can charge the battery even when
it is partially charged.
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than the USA and Canada
CHARGE lamp
3 When charging is finished, disconnect the battery
charger.
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ICharging time
Approx. 330 min.
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IBattery life and number of images you can record/view
•The table above shows the time required to charge afully depleted battery pack at atemperature of
25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances.
•Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).
•When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall
socket), and remove the battery pack from the battery charger.
•Be sure to use the battery pack or the battery charger
of the genuine Sony brand.
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Viewing still images
Shooting still images
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•The number of still images that can be recorded is based on the CIFAstandard, and is for shooting
under the following conditions.
(CIPA: Camera &Imaging Products Association)
-[SteadyShot] is set to [Shooting].
-DISP (Screen Display Settings) is set to [Normal].
-Shooting once every 30 seconds.
-The zoom is switched alternately between the
Wand Tends.
-The flash strobes once every two times.
-The power turns on and
off once every ten times.
- A fully charged battery pack (supplied) is used at an ambient temperature
of 25°C (77°F).
-Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately).
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Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory
Stick Duo" media (sold separately)
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1 Open the cover.
2 Insert the "Memory Stick
Duo" media (sold
separately).
With the terminal side facing the LCD
screen, insert the "Memory Stick Duo"
media until it clicks into place.
3 Insert the battery pack.
Insert the battery pack while pressing the
battery eject lever in the direction
of the
arrow.
4 Close the cover.

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•It takes about one minute until the correct
remaining charge indicator appears.
•The remaining charge indicator may not be
correct under certain circumstances.
• If the NP-FGIbattery pack (sold separately)
is used, the minute display
is also shown
after the remaining charge indicator.
•If the camera is running on and you do not
operate the camera for about one minute, the
LCD screen becomes dark.
• If the camera is running on and you do not
operate the camera for about two minutes,
the camera turns off automatically (Auto
power-off function).
IChecking the remaining
battery charge
Aremaining charge indicator appears on
the LCD screen.
ITo remove the battery pack
Battery eject lever
Images are stored in the camera's internal
memory (approximately
11 MB).
To copy images from the internal
memory
to a"Memory Stick Duo"
media, insert the "Memory Stick Duo"
media in the camera, then select MENU
-+ ::: (Settings) -+. ("Memory
Stick" Tool)
-+ [Copy].
IWhen there is no "Memory
Stick Duo" media inserted
ITo remove the "Memory
Stick Duo" media
You can also use a"Memory Stick PRO Duo"
media or "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"
media with the camera.
For details on the number
of images/time that
can be recorded, see pages 24, 29 and 34.
Other types
of "Memory Stick" media or
memory card are not compatible with the
camera.
Access lamp
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Make sure that the access ~ ('
lamp is not lit, then push the
"Memory Stick Duo" media
in
once.
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•Never remove the "Memory Stick Duo"
medialbattery pack when the access lamp is
lit. This may cause damage to data in the
"Memory Stick Duo" media/internal
memory.
"Memory Stick" media
You cannot use a"Memory Stick" media with
the camera.
I"Memory Stick" media that
you can use
"Memory Stick Duo" media
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1 Press the ON/OFF (Power)
button.
The camera is turned on.
• It may take time for the power to turn on
and allow operation.
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~ press •.
Date &Time Format: Select the date
and time display format.
Daylight Savings: Select Daylight
Savings On/Off.
Date &Time: Sets the date and time. •
.. ~~ Control button
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Date &Time Setting -Home
Daylight Savings Off
Date &Time
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3Set the numeric value and desired settings with ./ .. /~/
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•Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.

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4 Follow the instructions on the
screen. Select your desired
area with .... /~ on the control
button, then press e.
•The camera does not have afeature for superimposing dates on images. By using "PMB" in the
CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.
ISetting the date and time again
Press the MENU button, then select i:i (Settings) ---. 0(Clock Settings) (page 50).
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•
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lock
Mode dial
SteadyShot
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WIT (Zoom) button
Shutter button
ON/OFF (Power)
button
•Press the Tbutton to zoom in, W
button to zoom out.
1Set the mode dial to iO
(Intelligent Auto Adjustment),
then press ON/OFF (Power)
button.
To shoot movies, set the mode dial to
U(Movie Mode) (page 33).
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button halfway down
to focus.
((-t~, is displayed to indicate that
SteadyShot is working. When the
image is
in focus, abeep sounds
and the •indicator lights.
The shortest shooting distance is
approximately 5cm (2 inches)
(W)/50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (T)
(from the lens).
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Viewing images
1Press the [E (Playback)
button.
•When images on a"Memory Stick Duo"
media recorded with other cameras cannot
be played back on this camera, press the
MENU button, and then select [View
Mode] ---+ [Folder View] to view the
Images.
ISelecting next/previous image
Select an image with ~ (next)/ .... (previous) on
the control button.
IDeleting an image
CD Press ifij (Delete) button.
®Select [This Image] with .. on the control
button, then press
•.
IReturning to shooting images
Press the shutter button halfway down.
ITurning off the camera
Press ON/OFF (Power) button.
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Displaying minimum indicators
(Easy Shooting)
This mode allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The
text size increases and indicators become easier to see.
1 Set the mode dial to EASY (Easy
Shooting).
Self-Timer
Image Size
Flash
Smile Shutter
Press
~ on the control button -Select [lOsec] or [Off].
Press MENU -Select [Large] or [Small] from [Image Size].
Press
~ on the control button -Select [Auto] or [Off]/
Press MENU -[Flash] -Select [Auto] or [Off].
Press. on the control button
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