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 your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-WX5 Serial No. ______________________________...
• 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 a device that can charge the battery pack.
The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-WX5 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 Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
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.
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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 Getting started Refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF) on supplied CD- ROM ...8 Checking the accessories supplied...8 Notes on using the camera ...8 Identifying parts ...12 Battery charging and the number of images/time that can be recorded ...13 Inserting the battery pack/a memory card (sold separately)...16 Setting the date and time/display color ...19 Shooting/viewing images...
Refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF) on supplied CD-ROM For details on advanced operations, please read “Cyber- shot Handbook” (PDF) on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. Refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” for in-depth instructions on shooting or viewing images and connecting the camera to your computer, printer or TV (page 24).
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Functions built into this camera • This manual describes each of the functions of TransferJet-compatible/ incompatible devices, 1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080 50i-compatible devices. To check if your camera supports the TransferJet function, and whether it is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50i-compatible device, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera.
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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.
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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.
Identifying parts Camera Cover panel A Shutter button (Burst) button C For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: zoom) lever/ D Flash E ON/OFF (Power) button F Power lamp G Microphone H Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter I Lens J Speaker K LCD screen L Mode dial N MOVIE (Movie) button O HDMI connector...
Battery charging and the number of images/time that can be recorded Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. • You can charge the battery even when it is partially charged. Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour after the...
(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. Battery life and number of images you can record/...
• The battery life for movies is when shooting under the following conditions: – Recording mode: AVCHD HQ – When continuous shooting ends because of set limits (page 28), press the shutter button down again and continue shooting. Shooting functions such as the zoom do not operate.
Inserting the battery pack/a memory card (sold separately) Open the cover. Insert a memory card (sold separately). With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Insert the battery pack. Align the battery pack with the guide arrow inside the battery insertion slot.
Memory card that you can use The following memory cards are compatible with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card. However, all memory cards are not guaranteed to work with this camera. MultiMediaCard cannot be used.
When there is no memory card inserted Images are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 32 MB). To copy images from the internal memory to a memory card, insert a memory card in the camera, then select MENU t Card Tool) t [Copy].
Setting the date and time/display color Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. The camera is turned on. The power lamp lights up only when the camera starts up. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. Select a setting item with v/V on the control button, then press z.
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Superimposing the date on the images 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. For details, see the “PMB Help”. Setting the date and time again The date and time setup screen appears automatically only when the power is turned on the first time.
Shooting still images Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Hold the camera steady as illustrated. • Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side to zoom in, and to the W side to zoom out.
Shooting movies Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Press the shutter button to start recording. • You can also record movies by pressing the MOVIE (Movie) button. • Do not cover the microphone. Press the shutter button again to stop recording.
Viewing images Press the (Playback) button. • When you play back images on a memory card that were recorded on other cameras, the database file registration screen appears. Selecting next/previous image Select an image using B (next)/b (previous) on the control button. •...
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. For Windows users Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
List of icons displayed on the screen You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button. When shooting still images When shooting movies Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image Size/Panorama image size/Quality Scene Selection Shooting mode (Intelligent Auto...
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Display Indication AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter Shutter speed F2.4 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure value Focus Standby Recording a movie/ Standby 0:12 Recording time (m:s) Display Indication Recording folder Number of recordable images 100Min Recordable time Recording/Playback Media (Memory card, internal memory) Eye-Fi Mode display...
Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. Still images Capacity Internal memory Approx. Size 32 MB 16:9(9M) 16:9(2M) Notes •...
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Movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for all movie files. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes at one time. The maximum size of an MP4-format movie file is up to approximately 2GB. Capacity Quality/Size AVC HD 17M FH...
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 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.
Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 12.8 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 12.2 Megapixels Lens: Sony G 5× zoom lens f = 4.25 mm – 21.25 mm (24 mm – 120 mm (35 mm film equivalent)), F2.4 (W) – F5.9 (T) While shooting movies (16:9): 28 mm –...
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[Input and Output connectors] HDMI connector: HDMI mini terminal Multi use terminal: Type3 (AV-out (SD/HD Component)/ USB/DC-in): Video output Audio output (Stereo) USB communication USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) [LCD screen] LCD panel: 7.0 cm (2.8 type) TFT drive Total number of dots: 460 800 (960 ×...
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• “Blu-ray Disc” and the logo are trademarks. • “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.