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4-125-476-11(1) Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual DSC-W270/W275/W290 Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. © 2009 Sony Corporation Getting started Shooting/viewing images Using shooting functions Using viewing functions Deleting images Connecting to other devices Changing camera settings GB
4-125-476-11(1) Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual DSC-W270/W275/W290 Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. © 2009 Sony Corporation Getting started Shooting/viewing images Using shooting functions Using viewing functions Deleting images Connecting to other devices Changing camera settings GB
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Table of contents Notes on using the camera 8 Getting started 10 Checking the accessories supplied 10 Identifying parts 11 Charging the battery pack 12 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold ...
Table of contents Notes on using the camera 8 Getting started 10 Checking the accessories supplied 10 Identifying parts 11 Charging the battery pack 12 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold ...
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Connecting to other devices 37 Viewing images on a TV 37 Printing still images 37 Using the camera with a computer 39 Changing camera settings 43 Changing the operation sounds 43 Using the MENU items 44 Using the (Settings) items 47 Others 49 List of icons displayed on the screen 49 Learning more about the camera ("Cyber-shot Handbook 52 Troubleshooting 53 Precautions 56 Specifications 57 7GB
Connecting to other devices 37 Viewing images on a TV 37 Printing still images 37 Using the camera with a computer 39 Changing camera settings 43 Changing the operation sounds 43 Using the MENU items 44 Using the (Settings) items 47 Others 49 List of icons displayed on the screen 49 Learning more about the camera ("Cyber-shot Handbook 52 Troubleshooting 53 Precautions 56 Specifications 57 7GB
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... 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 the camera. A message will be able to water. On management files When you may appear on recording/... data or "Memory Stick Duo" media may turn on the power, part of the copyright laws. Be sure to continuous use the camera near a location that other equipment will play back images recorded with other equipment, or that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. ...
... 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 the camera. A message will be able to water. On management files When you may appear on recording/... data or "Memory Stick Duo" media may turn on the power, part of the copyright laws. Be sure to continuous use the camera near a location that other equipment will play back images recorded with other equipment, or that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. ...
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On illustrations Illustrations used in this manual are of the camera or recording media, etc. 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 DSC-W290 unless noted otherwise. 9GB
On illustrations Illustrations used in this manual are of the camera or recording media, etc. 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 DSC-W290 unless noted otherwise. 9GB
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"Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) x Using the wrist strap Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Getting started 10GB Hook Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE (1) • ...USA and Canada) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) • Soft carrying case (1) (DSC-W275 only) • CD-ROM (1) - "Cyber-shot Handbook" - Cyber-shot application software -
"Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) x Using the wrist strap Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Getting started 10GB Hook Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE (1) • ...USA and Canada) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) • Soft carrying case (1) (DSC-W275 only) • CD-ROM (1) - "Cyber-shot Handbook" - Cyber-shot application software -
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... Duo" media cover T "Memory Stick Duo" media slot U Access lamp V Battery eject lever W Battery insertion slot 11GB Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. Getting started Identifying parts Bottom A Shutter button B (Smile) button C Flash D ON/OFF (Power) button E Speaker F Microphone G Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter...
... Duo" media cover T "Memory Stick Duo" media slot U Access lamp V Battery eject lever W Battery insertion slot 11GB Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. Getting started Identifying parts Bottom A Shutter button B (Smile) button C Flash D ON/OFF (Power) button E Speaker F Microphone G Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter...
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... is within 100 V to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of the genuine Sony brand. zUsing the camera abroad You can record/view Shooting still images Viewing still images DSC-W290 DSC-W270/W275 DSC-W290 DSC-W270/W275 Battery life (min.) Approx. 150 Approx. 165 Approx. 340 Approx. 400 No....cause a malfunction. 13GB This may vary depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Note • The battery life and the number of images you can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately) ...
... is within 100 V to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of the genuine Sony brand. zUsing the camera abroad You can record/view Shooting still images Viewing still images DSC-W290 DSC-W270/W275 DSC-W290 DSC-W270/W275 Battery life (min.) Approx. 150 Approx. 165 Approx. 340 Approx. 400 No....cause a malfunction. 13GB This may vary depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Note • The battery life and the number of images you can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately) ...
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... media Access lamp Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to a "Memory Stick Duo" media, insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media in the camera's internal memory (approximately 11 MB). Make sure that the access lamp is lit. Other types of "Memory Stick" media or memory card are stored in... the camera, then select MENU t (Settings) t ("Memory Stick" Tool) t [Copy]. To copy images from the internal memory to drop the battery pack. When the operating ...
... media Access lamp Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to a "Memory Stick Duo" media, insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media in the camera's internal memory (approximately 11 MB). Make sure that the access lamp is lit. Other types of "Memory Stick" media or memory card are stored in... the camera, then select MENU t (Settings) t ("Memory Stick" Tool) t [Copy]. To copy images from the internal memory to drop the battery pack. When the operating ...
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... Savings On/Off. Getting started Setting the clock 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Date & Time Format: Select the date and time display format. The camera is turned on. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. 2 Select a setting item with v/V/b/ B, then press z. • Midnight...
... Savings On/Off. Getting started Setting the clock 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Date & Time Format: Select the date and time display format. The camera is turned on. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. 2 Select a setting item with v/V/b/ B, then press z. • Midnight...
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Note • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on the control button, then press z. 6 Select [OK], then press z. x Setting the date and time again Press the MENU button, then select (Settings) t (Clock Settings) (page 48). 17GB By using "PMB" in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with b/B on images. Getting started 5 Select your desired area with the date.
Note • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on the control button, then press z. 6 Select [OK], then press z. x Setting the date and time again Press the MENU button, then select (Settings) t (Clock Settings) (page 48). 17GB By using "PMB" in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with b/B on images. Getting started 5 Select your desired area with the date.
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Shooting/viewing images Shooting images 1 Set the camera to indicate that SteadyShot is working. is in , W button to zoom out. The image is approximately 10 cm (4 inches) (W)/50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (T) (from the ... displayed to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment), then press ON/OFF (Power) button. To shoot movies, set the mode dial to (Movie Mode) (page 30). 2 Hold the camera steady as illustrated. • Press the T button to focus. The shortest shooting distance is...
Shooting/viewing images Shooting images 1 Set the camera to indicate that SteadyShot is working. is in , W button to zoom out. The image is approximately 10 cm (4 inches) (W)/50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (T) (from the ... displayed to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment), then press ON/OFF (Power) button. To shoot movies, set the mode dial to (Movie Mode) (page 30). 2 Hold the camera steady as illustrated. • Press the T button to focus. The shortest shooting distance is...
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...images Press the shutter button halfway down. The last image shot is displayed. • When images on the "Memory Stick Duo" media recorded with v on this camera, view the images in [Folder View] (page 34). x Turning off the camera Press ON/OFF (Power) button. x Selecting next/... the control button. (Playback) button Shooting/viewing images x Deleting an image 1 Press (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with other cameras cannot be played back on the control button, then press z. Viewing images 1 Press the (Playback) button. Control button Control button (Delete) button 19GB
...images Press the shutter button halfway down. The last image shot is displayed. • When images on the "Memory Stick Duo" media recorded with v on this camera, view the images in [Folder View] (page 34). x Turning off the camera Press ON/OFF (Power) button. x Selecting next/... the control button. (Playback) button Shooting/viewing images x Deleting an image 1 Press (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with other cameras cannot be played back on the control button, then press z. Viewing images 1 Press the (Playback) button. Control button Control button (Delete) button 19GB
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... eyes are showing. 21GB When you press (Smile) button again, Smile Shutter ends. • Even if you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image, then returns to Smile Shutter mode. (Smile) button Face Detection frame Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator zHints for better capturing of the...
... eyes are showing. 21GB When you press (Smile) button again, Smile Shutter ends. • Even if you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image, then returns to Smile Shutter mode. (Smile) button Face Detection frame Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator zHints for better capturing of the...
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When the camera recognizes a scene, a Scene Recognition icon, (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait) is displayed on the subject, then shoot images. 22GB Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition) 1 Set the mode dial to focus on the LCD screen. Scene Recognition icon 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment). 2 Aim the camera at the subject.
When the camera recognizes a scene, a Scene Recognition icon, (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait) is displayed on the subject, then shoot images. 22GB Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition) 1 Set the mode dial to focus on the LCD screen. Scene Recognition icon 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment). 2 Aim the camera at the subject.
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... to -shoot scene ( (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait)), it changes the settings as follows and shoots two images with When the camera recognizes a difficult-to [Advanced], the camera automatically takes two shots when (Portrait) is automatically selected, displayed, and recorded. Using shooting functions 23GB
... to -shoot scene ( (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait)), it changes the settings as follows and shoots two images with When the camera recognizes a difficult-to [Advanced], the camera automatically takes two shots when (Portrait) is automatically selected, displayed, and recorded. Using shooting functions 23GB
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.... 1 Press the MENU button. The leftmost face is on the control button during Face Detection. Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection) The camera detects the face of the subject and focuses on an adult's face. MENU button 2 Select (Face Detection) with v/V/b/B on the control button t desired mode t z. (Off...
.... 1 Press the MENU button. The leftmost face is on the control button during Face Detection. Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection) The camera detects the face of the subject and focuses on an adult's face. MENU button 2 Select (Face Detection) with v/V/b/B on the control button t desired mode t z. (Off...
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... Using the self-timer 1 Press (Self-Timer) on the control button, then select the desired mode with b/B t z. (Auto): The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to [Auto] when the camera is pressed. 2 Press the shutter button. Using shooting functions Shooting close-ups (Macro) You can shoot beautiful close-up images... in this setting if you want to unsteadiness when the shutter button is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode or Movie Mode. Normally, put the camera in the image. Set Macro On when shooting close -up subjects. Use this mode. (Macro On): The...
... Using the self-timer 1 Press (Self-Timer) on the control button, then select the desired mode with b/B t z. (Auto): The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to [Auto] when the camera is pressed. 2 Press the shutter button. Using shooting functions Shooting close-ups (Macro) You can shoot beautiful close-up images... in this setting if you want to unsteadiness when the shutter button is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode or Movie Mode. Normally, put the camera in the image. Set Macro On when shooting close -up subjects. Use this mode. (Macro On): The...
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Notes • [Flash On] and [Slow Synchro (Flash On)] are not available when the camera is a graph showing the brightness of an image. zHistogram and brightness settings A histogram is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode. • You cannot use the flash ...
Notes • [Flash On] and [Slow Synchro (Flash On)] are not available when the camera is a graph showing the brightness of an image. zHistogram and brightness settings A histogram is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode. • You cannot use the flash ...
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Note • When you print images shot with other cameras is played back on this camera Size Approx. 11 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 12M 2 40 84 173 351 693 1401 2847 8M 2 56 118 ... mode dial to (Scene Selection). Using the Shooting mode that can be recorded (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera, the image may be cut off. x Number of Scene Selection modes is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When an image...
Note • When you print images shot with other cameras is played back on this camera Size Approx. 11 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 12M 2 40 84 173 351 693 1401 2847 8M 2 56 118 ... mode dial to (Scene Selection). Using the Shooting mode that can be recorded (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera, the image may be cut off. x Number of Scene Selection modes is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When an image...