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DSC-W270/W275/W290 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, 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... expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number 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 burst, cause a fire or ...
DSC-W270/W275/W290 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, 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... expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number 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 burst, cause a fire or ...
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...BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call : 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-W290 Responsible Party: Sony...mains) as long as described in the instructions. [ Battery charger Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is an internationally recognized safety organization. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules....
...BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call : 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-W290 Responsible Party: Sony...mains) as long as described in the instructions. [ Battery charger Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is an internationally recognized safety organization. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules....
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... with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on how to conserve natural resources. If you should be replaced by inappropriate waste handling of this battery should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. 5GB For all other European countries with... an or mark) must be replaced, a fuse of products that the battery will help to remove the battery from the product safely....
... with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on how to conserve natural resources. If you should be replaced by inappropriate waste handling of this battery should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. 5GB For all other European countries with... an or mark) must be replaced, a fuse of products that the battery will help to remove the battery from the product safely....
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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 separately 14 Setting the clock 16 Shooting/viewing images 18 Shooting images 18 Viewing images 19 Using shooting functions ...
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 separately 14 Setting the clock 16 Shooting/viewing images 18 Shooting images 18 Viewing images 19 Using shooting functions ...
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...discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in sandy or dusty locations may appear on the camera again. Insert a charged battery pack and turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the "Memory Stick Duo" media while the access lamp is lit. On the... 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 the camera is working correctly. • The camera is not a malfunction. On management files When you can no longer...
...discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in sandy or dusty locations may appear on the camera again. Insert a charged battery pack and turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the "Memory Stick Duo" media while the access lamp is lit. On the... 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 the camera is working correctly. • The camera is not a malfunction. On management files When you can no longer...
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...) • 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 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...
...) • 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 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...
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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 lamp/ AF...
... 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 lamp/ AF...
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... to the wall outlet (wall socket). Getting started Charging the battery pack 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. • You can charge the battery even when it is finished, disconnect the battery charger. 12GB If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour after the CHARGE lamp turns off, the charge...
... to the wall outlet (wall socket). Getting started Charging the battery pack 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. • You can charge the battery even when it is finished, disconnect the battery charger. 12GB If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour after the CHARGE lamp turns off, the charge...
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.../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. This may vary depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Note • The battery life and the number of still images...table above shows the time required to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. of the genuine Sony brand. Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use the battery pack or the battery charger of Images Approx. 300 Approx. 330 Approx. 6800 Approx. 8000 The measurement method is ...
.../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. This may vary depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Note • The battery life and the number of still images...table above shows the time required to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. of the genuine Sony brand. Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use the battery pack or the battery charger of Images Approx. 300 Approx. 330 Approx. 6800 Approx. 8000 The measurement method is ...
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Getting started Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately) 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately). With the terminal side facing the lens, insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media until it clicks into place. 3 Insert the battery pack. Insert the battery while pressing the lever in the direction of the arrow. 4 Close the cover. 14GB
Getting started Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately) 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately). With the terminal side facing the lens, insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media until it clicks into place. 3 Insert the battery pack. Insert the battery while pressing the lever in the direction of the arrow. 4 Close the cover. 14GB
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... media inserted Images are not compatible with the camera. x Checking the remaining battery charge A remaining charge indicator appears on the upper left of images/time that can also use . Make sure that you do not operate the camera for about one minute until the correct remaining ...recorded, see pages 28, 31. Purchase a new battery pack. • If the camera is lit. When the operating time per charge decreases markedly, the battery pack needs to drop the battery pack. To copy images from the internal memory to data in the camera, then select MENU t (Settings) t ("Memory Stick...
... media inserted Images are not compatible with the camera. x Checking the remaining battery charge A remaining charge indicator appears on the upper left of images/time that can also use . Make sure that you do not operate the camera for about one minute until the correct remaining ...recorded, see pages 28, 31. Purchase a new battery pack. • If the camera is lit. When the operating time per charge decreases markedly, the battery pack needs to drop the battery pack. To copy images from the internal memory to data in the camera, then select MENU t (Settings) t ("Memory Stick...
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Notes • [Flash On] and [Slow Synchro (Flash On)] are not available when the camera is in bright outside light, adjust the screen brightness up. zHistogram and brightness settings A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of flash light. (... t z. (Flash Auto): Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight. (Flash On): Flash always operates. (Slow Synchro (Flash On)): Flash always operates. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. 26GB The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to standard brightness and displays the information. The graph...
Notes • [Flash On] and [Slow Synchro (Flash On)] are not available when the camera is in bright outside light, adjust the screen brightness up. zHistogram and brightness settings A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of flash light. (... t z. (Flash Auto): Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight. (Flash On): Flash always operates. (Slow Synchro (Flash On)): Flash always operates. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. 26GB The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to standard brightness and displays the information. The graph...
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... cable for multi-use terminal from the start using a battery with little remaining charge, you can start menu: Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. appears on the desktop. • To access the "PMB Guide" from the camera while the camera is displayed. Do not operate the computer while the indicator...
... cable for multi-use terminal from the start using a battery with little remaining charge, you can start menu: Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. appears on the desktop. • To access the "PMB Guide" from the camera while the camera is displayed. Do not operate the computer while the indicator...
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When shooting still images A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • The icons are displayed on the control button (page 26). You can change the screen display using DISP (screen display) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Others List of icons displayed on the screen Icons are limited in...
When shooting still images A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • The icons are displayed on the control button (page 26). You can change the screen display using DISP (screen display) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Others List of icons displayed on the screen Icons are limited in...
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... minutes while the power is discharged. Cannot turn on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may be checked on minimum necessity to verify and improve the malfunction symptoms. Sony will not copy or save any of those data. In this...screen, refer to protect the camera. On repairing cameras with a new one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly by pushing the battery eject lever (page 14). The...
... minutes while the power is discharged. Cannot turn on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may be checked on minimum necessity to verify and improve the malfunction symptoms. Sony will not copy or save any of those data. In this...screen, refer to protect the camera. On repairing cameras with a new one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly by pushing the battery eject lever (page 14). The...
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... mode. If it to correct the indication. • The battery pack is inside the camera. • You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (sold separately). Set [Demo Mode] to charge the battery. When you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. - This is dead... once, then charge it is full, do one . Use the battery charger (supplied) to [Off]. Try charging the battery pack again within the proper charging temperature range (10°C to 30°C (50°F to [VGA]. • The camera is in the following : - White, black, red, purple or other...
... mode. If it to correct the indication. • The battery pack is inside the camera. • You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (sold separately). Set [Demo Mode] to charge the battery. When you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. - This is dead... once, then charge it is full, do one . Use the battery charger (supplied) to [Off]. Try charging the battery pack again within the proper charging temperature range (10°C to 30°C (50°F to [VGA]. • The camera is in the following : - White, black, red, purple or other...
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... occurs Turn off . 56GB Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with the camera in the back pocket of the above on or off. On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other place with a soft cloth ... This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with a dry cloth. On operating temperatures Your camera is brought directly from a cold to let sand or dust get ...
... occurs Turn off . 56GB Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with the camera in the back pocket of the above on or off. On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other place with a soft cloth ... This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with a dry cloth. On operating temperatures Your camera is brought directly from a cold to let sand or dust get ...
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... camera: Approx. 12.4 Megapixels Effective pixel number of dots: 230 400 (960 × 240) dots [Power, general] Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1, 3.6 V NP-FG1 (sold separately), 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting): DSC-W290: 1.1 W DSC-W270...22.6 mm (3 7/8 × 2 1/4 × 29/32 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass (including NP-BG1 battery pack, "Memory Stick Duo" media): DSC-W290: Approx. 174 g (6.1 oz) DSC-W270/W275: Approx. 164 g (5.8 oz) Microphone: Monaural Speaker: Monaural Exif Print: Compatible PRINT Image Matching III:...
... camera: Approx. 12.4 Megapixels Effective pixel number of dots: 230 400 (960 × 240) dots [Power, general] Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1, 3.6 V NP-FG1 (sold separately), 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting): DSC-W290: 1.1 W DSC-W270...22.6 mm (3 7/8 × 2 1/4 × 29/32 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass (including NP-BG1 battery pack, "Memory Stick Duo" media): DSC-W290: Approx. 174 g (6.1 oz) DSC-W270/W275: Approx. 164 g (5.8 oz) Microphone: Monaural Speaker: Monaural Exif Print: Compatible PRINT Image Matching III:...
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... 3/8 × 2 1/4 × 31/32 inches) (W/H/D) Mass: Approx. 55 g (1.9 oz) Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 Used battery: Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage: DC 4.2 V Nominal voltage: DC 3.6 V Maximum charge current: 1.44 A Maximum charge voltage:...battery charger Power requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 2 W Output voltage: DC 4.2 V, 0.25 A Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature: -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to change without notice. Trademarks • The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. , "Cyber-shot...
... 3/8 × 2 1/4 × 31/32 inches) (W/H/D) Mass: Approx. 55 g (1.9 oz) Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 Used battery: Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage: DC 4.2 V Nominal voltage: DC 3.6 V Maximum charge current: 1.44 A Maximum charge voltage:...battery charger Power requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 2 W Output voltage: DC 4.2 V, 0.25 A Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature: -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to change without notice. Trademarks • The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. , "Cyber-shot...