User Guide”) “Cyber-shot User Guide” is an on-line manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. 1 Access the Sony support page. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for the model name of your camera within the support page.
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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-WX300 Serial No. _____________________________ Model No.
• 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.
The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-WX300 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...
Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
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Disposal 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.
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. For Customers in Singapore...
Identifying parts C For shooting: W/T (Zoom) lever For viewing: (Index) lever/ (Playback zoom) lever D Flash E Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator F Charge lamp G ON/OFF (Power) button H Microphone I Lens J LCD screen (Playback) button L MOVIE (Movie) button M Multi/Micro USB Terminal* N Hook for wrist strap O Wi-Fi receiver (built-in)
Inserting the battery pack Battery eject lever Open the cover. Insert the battery pack. • While pressing the battery eject lever, insert the battery pack as illustrated. Make sure that the battery eject lever locks after insertion. • Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the camera.
Charging the battery pack For customers in the USA and Canada Charge lamp Power cord Lit: Charging (Mains lead) Off: Charging finished Flashing: For customers in countries/regions Charging error or charging other than the USA and Canada paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper temperature range Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied),...
(wall socket) immediately to disconnect from the power source. • When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). • Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cable (supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied). Charging time (Full charge) The charging time is approximately 230 min.
• The number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following conditions: – Using Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media (sold separately) – The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
– [Disp. Resolution]: [Standard] • The number for “Shooting (still images)” is based on the CIPA standard, and is for shooting under the following conditions: (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) – DISP (Display Setting) is set to [ON]. – Shooting once every 30 seconds. –...
Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. Open the cover. Insert the memory card (sold separately). • With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Close the cover. Memory cards that can be used Memory card For still images...
Notes • To use a “Memory Stick Micro” media or microSD memory card with the camera, be sure to insert it into a dedicated adaptor first. To remove the memory card/battery pack Memory card: Push the memory card in once to eject the memory card. Battery pack: Slide the battery eject lever.
Set [Date & Time Format], [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] and [Date & Time], then select [OK] t [OK]. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. Follow the instructions on the screen. • The battery pack will run out quickly when: –...
Notes • The sound of the lens and lever operating will be recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie. The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be recorded when movie recording is finished. • The panoramic shooting range may be reduced, depending on the subject or the way it is shot.
Deleting an image 1 Press / (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with v on the control wheel, then press z. Returning to shooting images Press the shutter button halfway down. In-Camera Guide This camera is equipped with a built-in instruction guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs.
Introduction of other functions Other functions used when shooting or playing back can be operated using the control wheel or MENU button on the camera. This camera is equipped with a Function Guide that allows you to easily select from the functions. While displaying the guide, you can use various functions.
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HDR Painting When [HDR Painting] is selected in Picture Effect, sets effect the effect level. When [Miniature] is selected in Picture Effect, sets the Area of emphasis part to focus on. When [Toy camera] is selected in Picture Effect, sets the Color hue color hue.
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Set to automatically release the shutter when a smile is Smile Shutter detected. Smile Detection Set the Smile Shutter function sensitivity for detecting Sensitivity smiles. Select to detect faces and adjust various settings Face Detection automatically. Set to automatically shoot two images and select image Anti Blink in which the eyes are not blinking.
* Displayed only when a memory card is inserted. Setting items If you press the MENU button while shooting or during playback, (Settings) is provided as a final selection. You can change the default settings on the (Settings) screen. Movie format/AF Illuminator/Grid Line/Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom/Wind Noise Reduct./Red Eye Shooting Settings Reduction/Blink Alert/Write Date/Disp.
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Downloading “PlayMemories Home” (for Windows only) You can download “PlayMemories Home” from the following URL: www.sony.net/pm Notes • An Internet connection is required to install “PlayMemories Home”. • An Internet connection is required to use “PlayMemories Online” or other network services.
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Installing “PlayMemories Home” on a computer Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL, then click [Install] t [Run]. www.sony.net/pm Follow the instructions on To the Multi/Micro the screen to complete the USB Terminal installation. • When the message to connect the...
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 (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory Memory card Approx. 48 MB 2 GB Size 6400...
The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or the image quality/size settings. Notes on using the camera Functions built into this camera • This manual describes the functions of 1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080 50i- compatible devices.
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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. •...
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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. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth.
Effective pixel number of camera: Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity Approx. 18.2 Megapixels (Recommended Exposure Index) Lens: Sony G 20× zoom lens set to Auto): f = 4.3 mm – 86 mm (25 mm – Approx. 0.2 m to 4.3 m 500 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) (7 7/8 inches to 14 ft.
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Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C the USA and Canada: Approx. 43 g (32 °F to 104 °F) (1.5 oz) Storage temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C Rechargeable battery pack (–4 °F to +140 °F) Dimensions (CIPA compliant): NP-BX1 96.0 mm ×...
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Stick Micro” used in all cases in this manual. • “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • The terms HDMI and HDMI High- Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or • Add further enjoyment with your...