Sony cyber-shot dsc-w100 User Manual

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• Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by.

• 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).

• 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.

• The time required to fully charge the battery pack (supplied) from when it is completely discharged at a 

temperature of 25°C (77°F) is approximately 330 min., and the practical charging time is approximately 
270 min. Charging may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions.

Battery charger

2

3

Power cord (mains lead)

1

Push the battery pack gently until it clicks into place.

Light on: Charging

Light off: Completed (Practical charge)

If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour (until it is fully 
charged), the charge will last slightly longer.

4

Open the battery/
“Memory Stick Duo” 
cover. 

Insert the battery pack while 
pressing the battery eject lever 
with the tip of the battery.

Close the battery/
“Memory Stick Duo” 
cover.

Battery eject lever

You can connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not 
supplied). 

t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 19).

Press POWER button to turn on and check the remaining battery on the LCD screen.

• It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining indicator appears.

• The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances.

Slide the battery eject lever to pull the battery pack out. Be sure not to drop the battery pack 
when pulling it out.

You can use your camera, the battery charger, and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) in 
any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. 

•

Sufficient 
power 
remaining

Battery half full

Battery low, 
recording/
playback will 
stop soon.

Change the battery with 
fully charged one, or charge 
the battery. (The warning 
indicator flashes.)

Battery eject lever

1

2

Lighting

3

Select the date display format with v/V, then press 
z.

Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value 
with v/V, then press z.

Select [OK] with B, then press z.

• To cancel, select [Cancel] and press z.

Select [Clock Set] in the 

 (Setup) screen and perform the procedure in step 3 above. 

t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (pages 48 and 57)

• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.

• If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 3-1, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.

• Unless you set the clock, the Clock Set screen appears each time the camera is turned on.

• Do not touch the lens portion as the cover opens and the lens portion extends. Also, do not leave the camera 

with the lens portion extended for a long period of time with the power off as this may cause malfunction.

• The following screen appears when the camera is turned on for the second time or afterwards.

Press the POWER button again.

• If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the 

camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function).

You can change the screen display to show messages in a specified language. To change the 
language setting, press MENU to display the menu screen. Select 

 (Setup) with the control 

button, then, select [

 Language] in 

 (Setup1), and select the desired language. 

t “User’s 

The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (64 MB). 

t “User’s Guide/

Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” 
all the way in until it clicks.

Terminal side

 button

1

2

3

Select the size with v

 

 

V.

• The screen above is for still images.

• For movies, select [640(Fine)] (“Memory Stick PRO 

Duo” only), [640(Standard)] or [160].

4

For details on the image size 

t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 16)

The default settings are marked with 

.

1)

Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.

2)

Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing 

t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 91)

3)

By using a Memory Stick slot or USB connection, you can enjoy higher quality images.

Recordable number of still images and recordable time of movies vary depending on the image 
size selected.

For details on recordable number or time 

t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 25)

• The number of recordable images and time can differ according to shooting conditions.

Image size

Guidelines

No. of images

Printing

8M

Up to A3/11×17"print

Less

More

Fine

Rough

3:2

1)

Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio

5M

Up to A4/8×10"print

3M

Up to 13×18cm/5×7"print

2M

Up to 10×15cm/4×6"print

VGA

For E-mail

16:9

2)

Display On 16:9 HDTV

3)

Still images

Movies

Access lamp

Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover, then push the 
“Memory Stick Duo” in once.

Never remove the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” or turn off 
the power. The data may be corrupted.

Maximum number 
of recordable 
images

Maximum 
recordable time

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual and “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” 
(separate volume) thoroughly, and retain them for future reference.

The camera has its own internal 
memory (64 MB), however, 
purchase of a “Memory Stick 
Duo” is recommended for 
shooting more images.

• For details on “Memory Stick 

Duo” 

t

(page 97)

• Battery charger BC-CSG/

BC-CSGB (1)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1)

• Rechargeable battery pack 

NP-BG1 (1)/Battery case (1)

• USB, A/V cable for multi-

use terminal (1) 

• Wrist strap (1)

• CD-ROM (Cyber-shot 

application software) (1)

• Operating instructions: “Read 

This First” (this manual) (1)

• Operating instructions: “User’s 

Guide/Troubleshooting” (1)

• Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for the first time.

• The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the 

pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright 
points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen. These points are 
normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

• The camera is a precision instrument. Be careful not 

to bump the lens or the LCD screen, and not to apply 
force to it. Attach the strap to prevent the camera 
from damage by being dropped, etc.

• Designed for use with compatible Sony batteries.

Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be 
found at our Customer Support Website.

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