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					Digital Still Camera   
					Instruction Manual   
					
					
					DSC-W180/W190   
					Before operating the unit, please read   
					this manual thoroughly, and retain it for   
					future reference.   
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					GB   
					© 2009 Sony Corporation   
				CAUTION   
					For Customers in the U.S.A. and   
					Canada   
					[ Battery pack   
					[ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION   
					If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack   
					can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns.   
					Observe the following cautions.   
					BATTERIES   
					Lithium-Ion batteries are   
					recyclable.   
					• Do not disassemble.   
					You can help preserve our   
					environment by returning your   
					used rechargeable batteries to   
					the collection and recycling   
					location nearest you.   
					• 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 a car   
					parked in the sun.   
					For more information regarding recycling of   
					rechargeable batteries, call toll free   
					
					• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.   
					Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking   
					Lithium-Ion batteries.   
					• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion   
					batteries.   
					[ Battery pack   
					• 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 reach of small   
					children.   
					• Keep the battery pack dry.   
					• Replace only with the same or equivalent type   
					recommended by Sony.   
					This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC   
					Rules. Operation is subject 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.   
					• Dispose of used battery packs promptly as   
					described in the instructions.   
					This Class B digital apparatus complies with   
					Canadian ICES-003.   
					[ Battery 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).   
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				[ CAUTION   
					For Customers in the U.S.A.   
					You are cautioned that any changes or   
					modifications not expressly approved in this   
					manual could void your authority to operate this   
					equipment.   
					UL is an internationally recognized safety   
					organization.   
					The UL Mark on the product means it has been   
					UL Listed.   
					[ Note:   
					This equipment has been tested and found to   
					comply with the limits for a Class B digital   
					device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.   
					If you have any questions about this product, you   
					may call:   
					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:   
					Sony Customer Information Center   
					1-800-222-SONY (7669)   
					The number below is for the FCC related matters   
					only.   
					[ Regulatory Information   
					Declaration of Conformity   
					Trade Name: SONY   
					Model No.: DSC-W180   
					Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.   
					Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,   
					San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.   
					– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.   
					– Increase the separation between the equipment   
					and receiver.   
					Telephone No.: 858-942-2230   
					– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a   
					circuit different from that to which the receiver   
					is connected.   
					– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV   
					technician for help.   
					This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC   
					Rules. Operation is subject 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.   
					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.   
					Declaration of Conformity   
					Trade Name: SONY   
					Model No.: DSC-W190   
					Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.   
					Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,   
					San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.   
					For the State of California, USA   
					only   
					Telephone No.: 858-942-2230   
					Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply,   
					See   
					
					Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains   
					perchlorate.   
					This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC   
					Rules. Operation is subject 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.   
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				[ Disposal of Old Electrical &   
					Electronic Equipment (Applicable   
					in the European Union and other   
					European countries with separate   
					collection systems)   
					For Customers in Europe   
					[ Notice 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 3 meters   
					(9.8 feet).   
					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   
					[ Attention   
					The electromagnetic fields at the specific   
					frequencies may influence the picture and sound   
					of this unit.   
					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.   
					[ Notice   
					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.   
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				Disposal of waste batteries   
					Notice for customers in the   
					United Kingdom   
					(applicable in the European Union   
					and other European countries with   
					separate collection systems)   
					A moulded 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, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied   
					one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362,   
					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 a chemical 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.   
					(i.e., marked with an   
					used.   
					or   
					mark) must be   
					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.   
					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 a permanent   
					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.   
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				Table of contents   
					
					Getting started ................................................................... 10   
					
					
					
					Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” media   
					
					
					Shooting/viewing images ...................................... 18   
					
					
					Using shooting functions ........................................................ 20   
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					Shooting movies...................................................................................... 28   
					Using viewing functions ........................................................... 30   
					
					
					
					Deleting images ............................................................................. 32   
					
					
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				Connecting to other devices ................................................. 34   
					
					Printing still images..................................................................................34   
					
					Changing camera settings ...................................................... 40   
					
					
					
					
					Others .................................................................................................. 46   
					
					
					Troubleshooting.......................................................................................50   
					Precautions..............................................................................................52   
					Specifications ..........................................................................................53   
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				x 
					Notes on using the camera   
					Internal memory and “Memory   
					Stick Duo” media back up   
					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.   
					Do not turn 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   
					a backup copy to protect your data.   
					Notes on recording/playback   
					• When the battery level becomes low, the lens   
					might stop moving. Insert a charged battery   
					pack and turn on the camera again.   
					• Before you start recording, make a trial   
					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 52) before operating the camera.   
					• Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water   
					enters inside the camera, a malfunction may   
					occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be   
					repaired.   
					On camera’s temperature   
					Your camera and battery may get warm due to   
					continuous use, but it is not a malfunction.   
					On the overheat protection   
					Depending on the camera and battery   
					temperature, the power may turn off   
					automatically to protect the camera.   
					A message will be displayed on the LCD   
					screen before the power turns off.   
					• 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 a location 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.   
					On image data compatibility   
					• The camera conforms 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   
					other equipment, or that other equipment will   
					play back images recorded with the camera.   
					• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it   
					
					• Do not shake or strike the camera. It may   
					cause a malfunction and you may not be able   
					to record images. Furthermore, the recording   
					media may become unusable or image data   
					may be damaged.   
					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.   
					• 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.   
					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.   
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				Getting started   
					Checking the accessories supplied   
					• Battery charger BC-CSKA (1)   
					• Wrist strap (1)   
					• CD-ROM (1)   
					– Cyber-shot application software   
					– “Cyber-shot Handbook”   
					– “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”   
					• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)   
					• Power cord (mains lead) (1)   
					(not supplied in the USA and Canada)   
					x 
					Using the wrist strap   
					The wrist strap is preset at the factory.   
					Attach the strap and place your hand through   
					the loop to prevent the camera from damage   
					by being dropped.   
					• Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1)   
					• Dedicated USB cable (1)   
					Hook   
					• Dedicated A/V cable (1)   
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				Identifying parts   
					AShutter button   
					BFlash   
					CMicrophone   
					DON/OFF (Power) button   
					EON/OFF (Power) lamp   
					FSelf-timer lamp   
					GLens   
					HLCD screen   
					IMENU button   
					JFor shooting: W/T (Zoom) button   
					For viewing: (Playback zoom)   
					button/ (Index) button   
					KMode switch   
					LDC IN jack   
					• Connecting the camera to AC Adaptor   
					AC-LS5K (sold separately) will not   
					charge the battery. Use a battery charger   
					for charging the battery.   
					M 
					(USB)·A/V OUT terminal   
					(side)   
					NJack cover   
					OHook for wrist strap   
					PFor shooting:   
					(Smile) button   
					For viewing: (Delete) button   
					QControl button   
					Menu on: v/V/b/B/z   
					Menu off: DISP/   
					RSpeaker   
					STripod receptacle   
					/ 
					/ 
					• Use a tripod with a screw less than   
					5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you   
					cannot firmly secure the camera, and   
					damage to the camera may occur.   
					Bottom   
					TBattery/“Memory Stick Duo” media   
					cover   
					UBattery insertion slot   
					VBattery eject lever   
					W“Memory Stick Duo” media slot   
					XAccess lamp   
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				Charging the battery pack   
					Insert the battery pack into   
					1the battery charger.   
					• You can charge the battery even when   
					it is partially charged.   
					Battery pack   
					Connect the battery   
					For customers in the USA and Canada   
					2charger to the wall   
					outlet (wall socket).   
					Plug   
					• 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).   
					CHARGE lamp   
					Lit: Charging   
					Off: Charging finished (normal   
					charge)   
					CHARGE lamp   
					For customers in countries/regions other   
					than the USA and Canada   
					Power cord   
					(mains lead)   
					CHARGE lamp   
					When charging is finished, disconnect the battery   
					3charger.   
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				x 
					Charging time   
					Full charge time   
					Normal charge time   
					Approx. 300 min.   
					Approx. 240 min.   
					Notes   
					• The table above shows the time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature 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.   
					x 
					Battery life and number of images you can record/view   
					Battery life (min.)   
					Approx. 145   
					No. of Images   
					Approx. 290   
					Shooting still images   
					Viewing still images   
					Approx. 240   
					Approx. 4800   
					The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging   
					Products Association)   
					Note   
					• The battery life and the number of still images may vary depending on the camera settings.   
					zUsing the camera abroad   
					You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold   
					separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC,   
					50 Hz/60 Hz.   
					Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter). This may cause a malfunction.   
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				Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory   
					Stick Duo” media (sold separately)   
					Open the cover.   
					1 
					Insert the “Memory Stick   
					2Duo” media (sold   
					separately).   
					With the terminal side facing the lens,   
					insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media until   
					it clicks into place.   
					Insert the battery pack.   
					Insert the battery while pressing the lever   
					in the direction of the arrow.   
					3 
					Close the cover.   
					4 
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				x 
					“Memory Stick” media that   
					you can use   
					x 
					When there is no “Memory   
					Stick Duo” media inserted   
					“Memory Stick Duo” media   
					Images are stored in the camera’s internal   
					memory (approximately 12 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   
					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   
					
					of “Memory Stick” media or memory card are   
					not compatible with the camera.   
					t 
					(Settings) t [“Memory Stick”   
					Tool] t [Copy].   
					x 
					To remove the battery pack   
					Battery eject lever   
					“Memory Stick” media   
					You cannot use a “Memory Stick” media with   
					the camera.   
					x 
					“Memory   
					To remove the   
					Stick Duo” media   
					Slide the battery eject lever. Be   
					sure not to drop the battery pack.   
					Access lamp   
					x 
					Checking the remaining   
					battery charge   
					A remaining charge indicator appears on   
					the upper left of the LCD screen.   
					Low   
					High   
					Notes   
					Make sure that the access lamp   
					is not lit, then push the “Memory   
					Stick Duo” media in once.   
					• It takes about one minute until the correct   
					remaining charge indicator appears.   
					• The remaining charge indicator may not be   
					correct under certain circumstances.   
					• Battery capacity decreases over time and   
					through repeated use. When the operating   
					time per charge decreases markedly, the   
					battery pack needs to be replaced. Purchase a   
					new battery pack.   
					Note   
					• Never remove the “Memory Stick Duo”   
					media/battery pack when the access lamp is   
					lit. This may cause damage to data in the   
					“Memory Stick Duo” media/internal   
					memory.   
					• If the camera is running on and you do not   
					operate the camera for about three minutes,   
					the camera turns off automatically (Auto   
					power-off function).   
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				Setting the clock   
					Press the ON/OFF (Power)   
					1button.   
					The camera is turned on.   
					• It may take time for the power to turn on   
					and allow operation.   
					ON/OFF (Power) button   
					Select the date and time   
					2display format with v/V on   
					the control button, then   
					press z.   
					Control button   
					Set the numeric value with v/V/b/B, then press z.   
					• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.   
					3 
					4 
					Select [OK], then press z.   
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				Note   
					• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in the   
					CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.   
					x 
					Setting the date and time again   
					Press the MENU button, then select   
					
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				Shooting/viewing images   
					Shooting images   
					Set the mode switch to   
					1(Still Image), then press ON/   
					OFF (Power) button.   
					To shoot movies, set the mode switch to   
					
					ON/OFF (Power)   
					button   
					Mode switch   
					W/T (Zoom) button   
					Hold the camera   
					2steady as   
					illustrated.   
					• Press the T button to zoom   
					in, W button to zoom out.   
					Press the shutter   
					Shutter button   
					3button halfway down   
					to focus.   
					When the image is in focus, a   
					beep sounds and the z indicator   
					lights.   
					• The shortest shooting distance is   
					approximately 5 cm (2 inches)   
					(W)/40 cm (1 feet 3 3/4 inches)   
					(T) (from the lens).   
					AE/AF   
					lock   
					Press the shutter button fully   
					4down.   
					The image is shot.   
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				Viewing images   
					Set the mode switch to   
					1(Playback).   
					The last image shot is displayed.   
					x 
					Selecting next/previous image   
					Select an image with B (next)/b (previous) on   
					the control button.   
					Control button   
					x 
					Deleting an image   
					1 Press (Delete) button.   
					2 Select [This Image] with b/B on the control   
					button, then press z.   
					x 
					Returning to shooting images   
					Set the mode switch to   
					(Movie).   
					(Still Image) or   
					x 
					Turning off the camera   
					Control button   
					(Delete) button   
					Press ON/OFF (Power) button.   
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				Using shooting functions   
					Detecting smiles and shooting automatically   
					(Smile Shutter)   
					Set the mode switch to   
					(Still Image).   
					1 
					Press (Smile) button.   
					2 
					(Smile) button   
					Wait detecting a smile.   
					When the smile level exceeds the b point   
					3 
					on the indicator, the camera shoots images   
					automatically. When you press   
					button again, Smile Shutter ends.   
					(Smile)   
					• Even if you press the shutter button   
					during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots   
					the image, then returns to Smile Shutter   
					mode.   
					Face Detection frame   
					Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator   
					zHints for better capturing of smiles   
					1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs.   
					2 Try to orient the face in front of the   
					camera and be as level as possible.   
					The detection rate is higher when the   
					eyes are narrowed.   
					3 Give a clear smile with an open mouth.   
					The smile is easier to detect when the   
					teeth are showing.   
					20GB   
					 
					 
					 
				Focusing on the face of the subject   
					(Face Detection)   
					The camera detects the face of the subject and focuses on it. You can select which   
					subject takes priority when focusing.   
					Press the MENU button.   
					1 
					MENU button   
					Select   
					(Face Detection) with   
					2 
					v/V/b/B on the control button   
					t desired mode t z.   
					(Auto): Automatically selects and   
					focuses on a priority face.   
					(Off): Does not use Face Detection.   
					21GB   
					 
				Shooting close-ups (Macro)   
					You can shoot beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers.   
					Press (Macro) on the control   
					1 button repeatedly to select the   
					desired mode t z.   
					: The camera adjusts the focus   
					automatically from distant subjects to close-up.   
					Normally, put the camera in this mode.   
					: The camera adjusts the focus with priority on close-up subjects.   
					Set Macro On when shooting close subjects.   
					Using the self-timer   
					Press (Self-Timer) on the control   
					1 button repeatedly to select the   
					desired mode t z.   
					: Not using the self-timer.   
					: Shooting starts after a 10-second delay. Use   
					this setting if you want to include yourself in the   
					image. To cancel, press   
					again.   
					: Shooting starts after a two-second delay. This is to prevent blurring due to   
					unsteadiness when the shutter button is pressed.   
					Press the shutter button.   
					The self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.   
					2 
					22GB   
					 
					 
				Selecting a flash mode   
					Press (Flash) on the control   
					1 button repeatedly to select the   
					desired mode t z.   
					: Flashes when there is insufficient light or   
					backlight.   
					: Flash always operates.   
					: Flash always operates. The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly   
					shoot the background that is out of flash light. (Slow Synchro)   
					: Flash does not operate.   
					Note   
					• You cannot use the flash during burst shooting.   
					Changing the screen display   
					Press DISP (screen display) on the   
					1 control button repeatedly to select   
					the desired mode.   
					Indicators on: Sets screen to standard   
					brightness and displays the information.   
					Indicators on*: Sets screen brighter and   
					displays the information.   
					Histogram on*: Sets screen brighter and displays a graph of the image brightness.   
					Indicators off*: Sets screen brighter and displays only images.   
					* The brightness of the LCD Backlight increases.   
					zHistogram and brightness settings   
					A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The graph display indicates a bright   
					image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side.   
					• If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the screen brightness up. However, the battery   
					power may decrease faster under such condition.   
					23GB   
					 
					 
					 
				Selecting the image size to match the usage   
					The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a   
					image.   
					The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed   
					on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded.   
					Select the image size that matches the way you will view your images.   
					Press the MENU button.   
					1 
					MENU button   
					Select   
					(Image Size) with v/V/   
					2 
					b/B on the control button t   
					desired size t z.   
					24GB   
					 
				Image size   
					(4000×3000)   
					Usage guidelines   
					No. of   
					images   
					Printing   
					For prints up to A3+ size   
					Less   
					Fine   
					(DSC-W190 only)   
					(3648×2736)   
					(DSC-W180 only)   
					(3264×2448)   
					For prints up to A3 size   
					(DSC-W190 only)   
					(2592×1944)   
					(2048×1536)   
					(640×480)   
					For prints up to A4 size   
					For prints up to L/2L size   
					For e-mail attachments   
					More   
					Less   
					Rough   
					Fine   
					(4000×2672)   
					3:2 aspect ratio as in photo prints and   
					(DSC-W190 only) postcards   
					(3648×2056)   
					(DSC-W180 only)   
					(4000×2248) For viewing on a high-definition TV.   
					(DSC-W190 only)   
					Less   
					Fine   
					(3648×2056)   
					(DSC-W180 only)   
					More   
					Rough   
					(1920×1080)   
					Note   
					• When you print images shot with 16:9 aspect ratio, both edges may be cut off.   
					25GB   
				x 
					Number of still images that can be recorded   
					DSC-W190   
					(Units: Images)   
					“Memory Stick Duo” media formatted with this camera   
					256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB   
					197 395 790 1600   
					Capacity Internal   
					memory   
					Approx.   
					12MB   
					16 GB   
					Size   
					12M   
					2 
					3 
					49   
					72   
					93   
					140   
					170   
					293   
					2360   
					93   
					3200   
					4700   
					5850   
					9800   
					77200   
					3200   
					4300   
					15000   
					8M   
					288   
					350   
					600   
					4800   
					197   
					262   
					900   
					580   
					710   
					1170   
					1420   
					2400   
					19300   
					790   
					2350   
					2900   
					4850   
					38600   
					1600   
					2150   
					7500   
					5M   
					4 
					90   
					3M   
					7 
					148   
					1200   
					49   
					1200   
					9650   
					395   
					VGA   
					60   
					2 
					3:2(11M)   
					16:9(9M)   
					16:9(2M)   
					3 
					66   
					130   
					450   
					533   
					1060   
					3700   
					11   
					230   
					1800   
					DSC-W180   
					(Units: Images)   
					“Memory Stick Duo” media formatted with this camera   
					256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB   
					230 470 940 1900   
					Capacity Internal   
					memory   
					Approx.   
					12 MB   
					16 GB   
					Size   
					10M   
					5M   
					2 
					4 
					58   
					90   
					115   
					170   
					293   
					2360   
					115   
					150   
					450   
					3800   
					5850   
					350   
					600   
					710   
					1200   
					9650   
					470   
					1420   
					2400   
					19300   
					940   
					2900   
					4850   
					38600   
					1900   
					2450   
					7500   
					3M   
					7 
					148   
					1200   
					58   
					9800   
					VGA   
					60   
					4800   
					230   
					77200   
					3800   
					3:2(8M)   
					16:9(7M)   
					16:9(2M)   
					2 
					3 
					75   
					300   
					600   
					1200   
					3700   
					5000   
					11   
					230   
					900   
					1800   
					15000   
					Notes   
					• The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording   
					media.   
					• When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator   
					appears.   
					• When an image shot with other cameras is played back on this camera, the image may not appear   
					in the actual image size.   
					26GB   
					 
				Using the Shooting mode that matches the   
					scene (Scene Selection)   
					Set the mode switch to   
					(Still Image).   
					1 
					2 
					Press the MENU button.   
					Select   
					(Camera) with v/V/b/B   
					3 on the control button t the   
					desired Scene Selection t z.   
					(Twilight Portrait):   
					(High Sensitivity):   
					Shoots images without a   
					flash even in low lighting.   
					Shoots sharp images of   
					people in a dark place   
					without losing the nighttime   
					atmosphere.   
					(Twilight): Shoots night   
					scenes without losing the   
					nighttime atmosphere.   
					(Soft Snap): Shoots   
					images with a softer   
					atmosphere for portraits of   
					people, flowers, etc.   
					(Beach): Shoots   
					seaside or lakeside scenes   
					with the blueness of the   
					water captured more vividly.   
					(Landscape): Shoots   
					with the focus on a distant   
					subject.   
					(Snow): Shoots snow   
					scenes in white more clearly.   
					Note   
					• The flash does not operate in some modes.   
					27GB   
					 
				Shooting movies   
					Set the mode switch to   
					1 (Movie), then press ON/   
					OFF (Power) button.   
					ON/OFF(Power) button   
					Press the shutter button fully down to start recording.   
					2 
					3 
					Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording.   
					x 
					Viewing movies   
					1 Set the mode switch to   
					button to select a movie to view.   
					2 Press z.   
					(Playback) and press B (next)/b (previous) on the control   
					Button   
					Playback feature   
					z 
					B 
					b 
					V 
					Pause   
					Fast forward   
					Fast rewind   
					Displays the volume control screen. Adjust the volume with b/B.   
					28GB   
					 
					 
				x 
					Maximum recording time   
					The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total   
					times for all movie files. The image size is fixed to 320 × 240.   
					(Units: hour : minute : second)   
					Capacity Internal   
					“Memory Stick Duo” media formatted with this camera   
					memory   
					Approx.   
					12 MB   
					256 MB 512 MB 1 GB   
					2 GB   
					4 GB   
					8 GB   
					16 GB   
					Size   
					320 × 240   
					0:00:20   
					0:10:10 0:20:20 0:41:20 1:23:40 2:45:00 5:35:00 11:18:00   
					Notes   
					• The recording time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording media.   
					• Recordable movie file size is up to approx. 2 GB for each file. If the file size reaches approx. 2 GB,   
					the camera stops recording automatically.   
					• The camera does not support HD recordings or playbacks for movies.   
					29GB   
					 
				Using viewing functions   
					Viewing an enlarged image (Playback zoom)   
					Set the mode switch to   
					1 (Playback) to display an   
					image, then press   
					(Playback zoom) button.   
					The image is enlarged at twice the   
					size, with the center of the image.   
					Adjust the zoom scale and   
					2 position.   
					button: Zooms in.   
					W button of the W/T (Zoom) button:   
					Zooms out.   
					v/V/b/B on the control button: Adjusts   
					the position.   
					Shows the displayed area of the   
					whole image   
					Searching for an image (Image Index)   
					Set the mode switch to   
					1 (Playback) to display an   
					image, then press   
					(Index) button.   
					• Press   
					(Index) button again to   
					display an index screen with even   
					more images.   
					Select an image with v/V/b/B   
					2 on the control button.   
					• To return to the single-image screen, press   
					z.   
					30GB   
					 
					 
					 
					 
				Viewing a series of still images (Slideshow)   
					Set the mode switch to   
					1 (Playback) to display a still image,   
					then press the MENU button.   
					MENU button   
					Select   
					(Slideshow) with v/V   
					2 on the control button, then press   
					z.   
					Select [Start] with v, then press z.   
					The slideshow starts.   
					3 
					• To end the slideshow, press z.   
					31GB   
					 
				Deleting images   
					Deleting images   
					Set the mode switch to   
					1 (Playback) to display an image,   
					then press (Delete) button.   
					(Delete) button   
					Press b/B on the control button   
					2 to select the desired setting.   
					(This Image): You can delete the   
					currently displayed image.   
					(Multiple Images): You can select   
					and delete multiple images. Select the   
					images, press z, and then press the MENU   
					button to delete.   
					MENU button   
					(All in This Folder): You can delete all the images of the selected folder.   
					32GB   
					 
					 
					 
					 
				Deleting all images (Format)   
					You can delete all data stored on “Memory Stick Duo” media or the internal memory. If   
					a “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted, all data stored on the “Memory Stick Duo”   
					media are deleted. If no “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted, all data stored in the   
					internal memory are deleted.   
					Press the MENU button.   
					1 
					MENU button   
					Select   
					(Settings) with V on   
					2 the control button, then press z.   
					Select [“Memory Stick” Tool] or [Internal Memory Tool] with   
					v/V on the control button, then press [Format] t z.   
					3 
					Select [OK], then press z.   
					4 
					Note   
					• Formatting permanently deletes all data, including protected images, and the data cannot be   
					recovered.   
					33GB   
					 
				Connecting to other devices   
					Viewing images on a TV   
					Connect the camera to the TV with the dedicated A/V cable   
					1 (supplied).   
					To the   
					(USB)·   
					To audio/video   
					input jacks   
					A/V OUT terminal   
					Dedicated A/V cable   
					Note   
					• The [Video Out] setting is set to [NTSC] mode at the factory to let you enjoy optimum movie   
					image quality. When images do not appear or jittery on your TV, you may be using a PAL-only   
					
					Printing still images   
					If you have a PictBridge compliant printer, you can print images by the following   
					procedure.   
					First, set the camera to enable USB connection between the camera and the printer.   
					Connect the camera to the printer with the dedicated USB   
					1 cable (supplied).   
					Turn on the camera and the printer.   
					2 
					After the connection is made, the   
					indicator appears.   
					Press MENU t   
					(Print) with v/   
					V on the control button t z.   
					3 
					MENU button   
					34GB   
					 
					 
					 
					 
				Select the desired mode with v/V on the control button t z.   
					This Image: Print the currently displayed image.   
					Multiple Images: Press b/B to display the image, then z.   
					4 
					5 
					Select the desired setting item, then [OK] t z.   
					The image is printed.   
					Note   
					• If it was impossible to connect to the printer, be sure to set [USB Connect] under   
					[PictBridge].   
					(Settings) to   
					zPrinting at a shop   
					You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera.   
					Copy the images to a “Memory Stick Duo” media, then take the “Memory Stick Duo” media to   
					the print shop.   
					How to copy: Press MENU t   
					(Settings) t [“Memory Stick” Tool] t [Copy] t [OK].   
					For details, consult your photo printing service shop.   
					zSuperimposing dates on images   
					This camera does not include a function for superimposing a date on an image. The reason for   
					this is to prevent the date from being duplicated during printing.   
					Printing at a shop:   
					You can ask that images be printed with a date superimposed. For details, consult with a photo   
					printing service shop.   
					Printing at home:   
					Connect to a PictBridge-compliant printer, and press the MENU button, then set [Print] t   
					[Date] to [Date] or [Day&Time].   
					Superimposing dates on images using PMB:   
					
					date on an image. However, note that when images with a superimposed date are printed, the   
					date may be duplicated depending on print settings. For details on “PMB”, see the “PMB Guide”   
					
					35GB   
				Using the camera with a computer   
					x 
					Using “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”   
					You can enjoy the recorded images more than ever by taking advantage of the software,   
					and “PMB” is included on a CD-ROM (supplied).   
					There are more functions, in addition to those listed below, for enjoying your images.   
					
					Import to   
					computer   
					Calendar   
					Media service   
					Viewing images in a   
					Uploading the image to the   
					media service.   
					calendar.   
					Print   
					CD/DVD   
					Printing images with   
					date stamps.   
					Creating a data disc using   
					a CD burner drive or DVD   
					burner drive.   
					Export to   
					camera   
					Exporting images to a   
					“Memory Stick Duo” media   
					and viewing them.   
					Note   
					• “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers.   
					36GB   
					 
				x 
					Stage 1: Installing the “PMB” (supplied)   
					You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure.   
					• Log on as Administrator.   
					Check your computer environment.   
					1 
					Recommended environment for using “PMB”   
					1 
					2 
					OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows XP* SP3/Windows Vista* SP1   
					CPU: Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or faster (Recommended: Intel Pentium III 800   
					MHz or faster)   
					Memory: 256 MB or more (Recommended: 512 MB or more)   
					Hard Disk (Disk space required for installation): Approximately 500 MB   
					Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots or more   
					Video memory: 32 MB or more (Recommended: 64 MB or more)   
					1 
					* 
					* 
					64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.   
					Starter (Edition) is not supported.   
					2 
					Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied)   
					2 into the CD-ROM drive.   
					The installation menu screen appears.   
					Click [Install].   
					The “Choose Setup Language” screen   
					3 
					appears.   
					Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the   
					4 installation.   
					Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.   
					5 
					37GB   
					 
				x 
					Stage 2: Importing images to your computer using “PMB”   
					Insert a fully charged battery pack to the camera, then press   
					1 the ON/OFF (Power) button.   
					Connect the camera to your computer.   
					“Connecting…” appears on the screen of the camera.   
					2 
					2 To the   
					(USB)·A/V OUT terminal   
					1 To a USB jack   
					Dedicated USB cable   
					is displayed on the screen during the communication session. Do not operate the   
					• 
					computer while the indicator is displayed. When the indicator changes to   
					, you can   
					start using the computer again.   
					Click the [Import] button.   
					For details, see the “PMB Guide”.   
					3 
					x 
					Stage 3: Viewing “PMB Guide”   
					Double-click the   
					icon on the desktop.   
					• To access the “PMB Guide” from the start   
					menu: Click [Start] t [All Programs] t   
					[Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB   
					Guide].   
					(PMB Guide)   
					1 
					Notes   
					• Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable from the camera while the camera is operating or while   
					“Accessing…” appears on the screen of the camera. Doing so may corrupt the data.   
					• When using a battery with little remaining charge, you may not be able to transfer the data or the   
					data may be corrupted. Using the AC Adaptor (sold separately) is recommended.   
					38GB   
					 
				x 
					Using the camera with your Macintosh computer   
					You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. However, “PMB” is not compatible.   
					Recommended computer environment   
					The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera.   
					Recommended environment for importing images   
					OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X (v10.1 to v10.5)   
					USB jack: Provided as standard   
					39GB   
				Changing camera settings   
					Changing the operation sounds   
					You can set the sound produced when you operate the camera.   
					Press the MENU button.   
					1 
					MENU button   
					Select   
					(Settings) with V on   
					2 the control button, then press z.   
					Select [Main Settings] with v/V on the control button, then   
					3 press [Beep] t z.   
					Select the desired mode with v/V on the control button t z.   
					Shutter: Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.   
					On: Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter button.   
					4 
					Off: Turns off the beep/shutter sound.   
					40GB   
					 
					 
					 
				Using the MENU items   
					Displays available functions for easy setting when the camera is in shooting or playback   
					mode. Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.   
					Select   
					(Settings) t [Main Settings] t [Initialize] to initialize the settings to the   
					default setting.   
					Press the MENU button to display   
					1 the Menu screen.   
					MENU button   
					Select the desired menu item   
					2 with v/V/b/B on the control   
					button. During playback, confirm   
					by pressing z.   
					Press the MENU button to turn off the Menu screen.   
					3 
					x 
					MENU in shooting mode   
					Item   
					Description   
					Camera   
					Sets the camera mode.   
					( 
					Auto Adjustment/   
					Program Auto/   
					High Sensitivity/   
					Soft Snap/   
					Beach/   
					Landscape/   
					Snow)   
					Twilight Portrait/ Twilight/   
					Image Size   
					Sets the image size.   
					DSC-W190 (   
					DSC-W180 (   
					/ 
					/ 
					/ 
					/ 
					/ 
					/ 
					/ 
					/ 
					/ 
					/ 
					/ 
					) 
					/ 
					/ 
					) 
					SteadyShot   
					REC Mode   
					EV   
					Selects the anti-blur mode.   
					Off/ Auto)   
					Selects the continuous shooting method.   
					Normal/ Burst)   
					( 
					( 
					Adjusts exposure manually.   
					(–2.0 EV to +2.0 EV)   
					ISO   
					Selects a luminous sensitivity.   
					(Auto/ISO 100 to ISO 3200)   
					41GB   
					 
				Item   
					Description   
					White Balance   
					Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions.   
					( 
					Auto/   
					Daylight/   
					Cloudy/   
					Fluorescent Light 1,   
					Fluorescent Light 2,   
					Flash)   
					Fluorescent Light 3/n Incandescent/   
					Focus   
					Changes the focus method.   
					Multi AF/ Center AF/0.5 m/1.0 m/3.0 m/7.0 m/   
					Sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.   
					Multi/ Center/ Spot)   
					Smile Detection Sensitivity Sets the level of sensitivity to detect smile.   
					Low/ Medium/ High)   
					Sets the Face Detection.   
					Auto/ Off)   
					Adjusts the amount of flash light.   
					Standard/   
					Sets to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.   
					Auto/ On/ Off)   
					Changes the vividness of the image or adds special effects.   
					Normal/ Sepia/ B & W)   
					Changes the camera settings.   
					( 
					) 
					Metering Mode   
					( 
					( 
					Face Detection   
					Flash Level   
					( 
					( 
					/ 
					) 
					Red Eye Reduction   
					Color Mode   
					( 
					( 
					(Settings)   
					42GB   
				x 
					MENU in viewing mode   
					Item   
					(Slideshow)   
					Description   
					Plays back images in succession along with effects.   
					Retouches still images.   
					(Retouch)   
					( 
					Trimming/   
					Changes the image size according to usage.   
					HDTV/ Blog/E-mail)   
					Prevents accidental erasure.   
					This Image/ Multiple Images)   
					Red Eye Correction)   
					(Multi-Purpose   
					Resize)   
					( 
					(Protect)   
					( 
					Adds a Print order mark to the image you want to print in a “Memory   
					Stick Duo” media.   
					( 
					This Image/   
					Multiple Images)   
					(Print)   
					Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer.   
					Rotates a still image.   
					(Rotate)   
					(Select Folder)   
					(Settings)   
					Selects the folder for viewing images.   
					Changes settings.   
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				Using the   
					(Settings) items   
					You can change the default settings.   
					Press the MENU button to display   
					1 the Menu screen.   
					MENU button   
					Select   
					(Settings) with V on   
					2 the control button, then press z.   
					Select the desired item with v/V/b/B, then press z.   
					3 
					4 
					Press the MENU button to turn off the setting screen.   
					Category   
					Item   
					Description   
					Main Settings   
					Beep   
					Selects or turns off the sound produced when you   
					operate the camera.   
					USB Connect   
					Video Out   
					Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to   
					a computer or a PictBridge-compliant printer using   
					the dedicated USB cable.   
					Sets the video signal output according to the TV color   
					system of the connected video equipment.   
					Initialize   
					Initializes settings to their default settings.   
					Shooting Settings   
					Grid Line   
					Sets whether or not to display the grid lines on the   
					screen.   
					Digital Zoom   
					Auto Review   
					Selects the digital zoom mode.   
					Displays the recorded image on the screen for   
					approximately two seconds immediately after   
					shooting a still image.   
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				Category   
					“Memory Stick” Tool Format   
					Create REC.Folder   
					Item   
					Description   
					Formats the “Memory Stick Duo” media.   
					Creates a folder in “Memory Stick Duo” media for   
					recording images.   
					Change REC.Folder   
					Copy   
					Changes the folder currently used for recording   
					images.   
					Copies all images in the internal memory to “Memory   
					Stick Duo” media.   
					Internal Memory   
					Tool   
					Format   
					Formats the internal memory.   
					Clock Settings   
					Clock Settings   
					Sets the date and time.   
					Language Setting   
					Language Setting   
					Selects the language to be used in menu items,   
					warnings and messages.   
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				Others   
					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) on the control button   
					
					When shooting still images   
					A 
					Display   
					Indication   
					Battery remaining   
					Low battery warning   
					Image size   
					• 
					/ 
					is displayed   
					only for the DSC-   
					W190.   
					• 
					is displayed only   
					for the DSC-W180.   
					Camera mode (Scene   
					Selection)   
					When shooting movies   
					Camera mode (Program   
					Auto)   
					White balance   
					Burst   
					Metering Mode   
					Face Detection   
					SteadyShot   
					When playing back   
					Vibration warning   
					Smile Detection Sensitivity   
					indicator   
					Zoom scaling   
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				C 
					Display   
					Indication   
					Display   
					Indication   
					Color mode   
					Recording folder   
					PictBridge connecting   
					Protect   
					Number of recordable   
					images   
					12   
					Print order (DPOF)   
					Recording/Playback Media   
					(“Memory Stick Duo”   
					media, internal memory)   
					Volume   
					VOL.   
					PictBridge connecting   
					Recordable time   
					00:00:15   
					Red-eye reduction   
					B 
					Display   
					Flash mode   
					Indication   
					Flash charging   
					Playback folder   
					AE/AF lock   
					z 
					Recording a movie/Standby   
					a movie   
					REC   
					Standby   
					Image number/Number of   
					images recorded in selected   
					folder   
					12/12   
					ISO number   
					ISO400   
					125   
					Shutter speed   
					Changing folder   
					Metering mode   
					Aperture value   
					Exposure Value   
					Recording time (m:s)   
					F3.5   
					+2.0EV   
					0:12   
					White balance   
					AF range finder frame   
					indicator   
					Semi-manual value   
					Macro   
					1.0 m   
					ISO number   
					ISO 400   
					+2.0EV   
					500   
					Exposure value   
					Shutter speed   
					Aperture value   
					Counter   
					00:00:12   
					101-0012   
					Folder-file number   
					F3.5   
					Recorded date/time of the   
					playback image   
					2009 1 1   
					9:30 AM   
					Function guide for playing   
					image   
					z STOP   
					z PLAY   
					Selecting images   
					Adjusting volume   
					bB BACK/NEXT   
					V VOLUME   
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				D 
					Display   
					Indication   
					Self-timer   
					Spot metering cross hair   
					AF range finder frame   
					Playback   
					N 
					Playback bar   
					Histogram   
					• 
					appears when   
					histogram display is   
					disabled.   
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				Learning more about the camera (“Cyber-   
					shot Handbook”)   
					“Cyber-shot Handbook”, which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included on   
					the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of   
					the camera.   
					• You need Adobe Reader to read “Cyber-shot Handbook”. If it is not installed on your   
					
					x 
					For Windows users   
					Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied)   
					into the CD-ROM drive.   
					1 
					Click “Cyber-shot Handbook”.   
					“Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”, which contains   
					information on accessories for the camera, is   
					installed at the same time.   
					2 
					Start “Cyber-shot Handbook” from the shortcut on the   
					desktop.   
					3 
					x 
					For Macintosh users   
					Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied)   
					into the CD-ROM drive.   
					1 
					Select the [Handbook] folder and copy “Handbook.pdf”   
					stored in the [GB] folder to your computer.   
					2 
					After copying is complete, double-click “Handbook.pdf”.   
					3 
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				Troubleshooting   
					If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.   
					1 
					2 
					Check the items below, and refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF).   
					Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery   
					pack, then turn on the power.   
					3 
					4 
					
					Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.   
					On repairing cameras with internal memory function included, data in the camera may   
					be checked on minimum necessity to verify and improve the malfunction symptoms.   
					Sony will not copy or save any of those data.   
					Battery pack and power   
					Cannot insert the battery pack.   
					
					Cannot turn on the camera.   
					• After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to   
					power up.   
					
					
					• The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.   
					• Use a recommended battery pack.   
					The power turns off suddenly.   
					• Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the power may turn off automatically to   
					protect the camera. In this case, a message is displayed on the LCD screen before the power   
					turns off.   
					• If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera   
					turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again   
					
					• The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.   
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				The remaining charge indicator is incorrect.   
					• The battery charge will quickly get used up and the actual remaining battery charge will be   
					lower than the indicator in the following cases:   
					– When you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.   
					– When you use the flash and zoom frequently.   
					– When you repeatedly turn the power on and off.   
					– When you set the screen brightness higher using DISP (screen display) settings.   
					
					• The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.   
					Cannot charge the battery pack while it is inside the camera.   
					• You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (sold separately). Use the battery   
					charger (supplied) to charge the battery.   
					The CHARGE lamp flashes while charging the battery.   
					• Remove and reinsert the battery pack, making sure it is installed correctly.   
					• The temperature may be inappropriate for charging. Try charging the battery pack again   
					within the proper charging temperature range (10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F)).   
					Shooting still images/movies   
					Cannot record images.   
					
					If it is full, do one of the following:   
					
					– Change the “Memory Stick Duo” media.   
					• You cannot record images while charging the flash.   
					• When shooting a still image, set the mode switch to   
					(Still Image).   
					• Set the mode switch to (Movie) when shooting movies.   
					White, black, red, purple or other streaks appear on the image, or the image   
					seems reddish.   
					• This phenomenon is called smearing. This is not a malfunction.   
					Viewing images   
					Cannot play back images.   
					• Set the mode switch to   
					
					• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.   
					• No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were   
					processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras.   
					• The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection.   
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				Precautions   
					Do not use/store the camera in the   
					following places   
					• In an extremely hot, cold or humid place   
					In places such as in a car parked in the sun,   
					the camera body may become deformed and   
					this may cause a malfunction.   
					On operating temperatures   
					Your camera is designed for use under the   
					temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and   
					104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot   
					places that exceed this range is not   
					recommended.   
					• Under direct sunlight or near a heater   
					The camera body may become discolored or   
					deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.   
					• In a location subject to rocking vibration   
					• Near strong magnetic place   
					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.   
					• In sandy or dusty places   
					Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the   
					camera. This may cause the camera to   
					malfunction, and in some cases this   
					malfunction cannot be repaired.   
					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.   
					On carrying   
					Do not sit down in a chair or other place with   
					the camera in the back pocket of your trousers   
					or skirt, as this may cause malfunction or   
					damage the camera.   
					On the internal rechargeable   
					backup battery   
					This camera has an internal rechargeable   
					battery for maintaining the date and time and   
					other settings regardless of whether the power   
					is on or off.   
					This rechargeable battery is continually   
					charged as long as you are using the camera.   
					However, if you use the camera for only short   
					periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do   
					not use the camera at all for about one month it   
					becomes completely discharged. In this case,   
					be sure to charge this rechargeable battery   
					before using the camera.   
					However, even if this rechargeable battery is   
					not charged, you can still use the camera, but   
					the date and time will not be indicated.   
					Charging method of the internal   
					rechargeable backup battery   
					On cleaning   
					Cleaning the LCD screen   
					Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning   
					kit (sold separately) to remove fingerprints,   
					dust, etc.   
					Cleaning the lens   
					Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove   
					fingerprints, dust, etc.   
					Cleaning the camera surface   
					Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth   
					slightly moistened with water, then wipe the   
					surface with a dry cloth. To prevent damage to   
					the finish or casing:   
					– Do not expose the camera to chemical   
					products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol,   
					disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen   
					or insecticide.   
					Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and   
					then leave the camera for 24 hours or more   
					with the power off.   
					– Do not touch the camera with any of the   
					above on your hand.   
					– Do not leave the camera in contact with   
					rubber or vinyl for a long time.   
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				Specifications   
					[Power, general]   
					Camera   
					Power: Rechargeable battery pack   
					[System]   
					Image device:   
					NP-BK1, 3.6 V   
					AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold separately), 4.2 V   
					Power consumption (during shooting):   
					1.2 W   
					Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to   
					104°F)   
					Storage temperature: –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to   
					+140°F)   
					Dimensions:   
					93.4 × 54.5 × 18.7 mm (3 3/4 × 2 1/4 ×   
					3/4 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions)   
					Mass (including NP-BK1 battery pack, “Memory   
					Stick Duo” media):   
					DSC-W190: 7.79 mm (1/2.3 type) color CCD,   
					Primary color filter   
					DSC-W180: 7.70 mm (1/2.3 type) color CCD,   
					Primary color filter   
					Total pixel number of camera:   
					DSC-W190: Approx. 12.4 Megapixels   
					DSC-W180: Approx. 10.3 Megapixels   
					Effective pixel number of camera:   
					DSC-W190: Approx. 12.1 Megapixels   
					DSC-W180: Approx. 10.1 Megapixels   
					Lens: 3× zoom lens   
					f = 6.2 mm – 18.6 mm (35 mm – 105 mm   
					(35 mm film equivalent))   
					F3.1 (W) – F5.6 (T)   
					Approx. 140 g (4.9 oz)   
					Microphone: Monaural   
					Speaker: Monaural   
					Exif Print: Compatible   
					Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene   
					Selection (7 modes)   
					PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible   
					PictBridge: Compatible   
					White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,   
					Fluorescent 1,2,3, Incandescent, Flash   
					Recording interval for Burst mode:   
					Approx. 1 second   
					File format:   
					Still images: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif   
					Ver. 2.21, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF   
					compatible   
					Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG)   
					Recording media: Internal Memory   
					(approx. 12 MB), “Memory Stick Duo” media   
					Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity   
					(Recommended exposure Index) set to Auto):   
					Approx. 0.5 m to 3.0 m (1 feet 7 3/4 inches to   
					9 feet 10 1/8 inches) (W)/   
					approx. 0.5 m to 1.5 m (1 feet 7 3/4 inches to   
					4 feet 11 1/8 inches) (T)   
					[Input and Output connectors]   
					(USB)·A/V OUT terminal:   
					Video output   
					Audio output (Monaural)   
					USB communication   
					USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0   
					compliant)   
					[LCD screen]   
					LCD panel:   
					6.7 cm (2.7 type) TFT drive   
					Total number of dots: 230 400 (960 × 240) dots   
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				BC-CSKA battery charger   
					Trademarks   
					Power requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V,   
					50 Hz/60 Hz, 2.3 W   
					• The following marks are trademarks of Sony   
					Corporation.   
					Output voltage: DC 4.2 V, 0.30 A   
					, “Cyber-shot,” “Memory   
					Stick,”   
					, “Memory Stick PRO,”   
					, “Memory Stick Duo,”   
					Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to   
					104°F)   
					, “Memory Stick PRO   
					, “Memory   
					Storage temperature: –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to   
					+140°F)   
					Duo,”   
					Stick PRO-HG Duo,”   
					Dimensions: Approx. 62 × 24 × 91 mm   
					(2 1/2 × 31/32 × 3 5/8 inches) (W/H/D)   
					Mass: Approx. 70 g (2.5 oz)   
					, “Memory Stick   
					Micro,” “MagicGate,”   
					• Microsoft, Windows, DirectX and Windows   
					Vista are either registered trademarks or   
					trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the   
					United States and/or other countries.   
					• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or   
					registered trademarks of Apple Inc.   
					• Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or   
					registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.   
					• Adobe and Reader are either trademarks or   
					registered trademarks of Adobe Systems   
					Incorporated in the United States and/or   
					other countries.   
					Rechargeable battery pack   
					NP-BK1   
					Used battery: Lithium-ion battery   
					Maximum voltage: DC 4.2 V   
					Nominal voltage: DC 3.6 V   
					Maximum charge current: 1.4 A   
					Maximum charge voltage: DC 4.2 V   
					Capacity:   
					typical: 3.4 Wh (970 mAh)   
					minimum: 3.3 Wh (930 mAh)   
					• In addition, system and product names used   
					in this manual are, in general, trademarks or   
					registered trademarks of their respective   
					developers or manufacturers. However, the   
					™ or ® marks are not used in all cases in this   
					manual.   
					Design and specifications are subject to   
					change without notice.   
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				Additional information on this product and answers   
					to frequently asked questions can be found at our   
					Customer Support Website.   
					Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC   
					(Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based   
					ink.   
					Printed in China   
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