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...the reach of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Refer to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. 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 ...
...the reach of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Refer to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. 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 ...
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...of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W290 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by returning your used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. [ Battery charger Even if the CHARGE... Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. For Customers in the U.S.A. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. This product has received UL Listing...
...of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W290 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by returning your used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. [ Battery charger Even if the CHARGE... Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. For Customers in the U.S.A. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. This product has received UL Listing...
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...recycling of the battery. Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other batteries, please view the section on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with an incorporated battery, this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your nearest Sony service station.... 5GB To ensure that the battery will be sure to attach the fuse cover ...
...recycling of the battery. Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other batteries, please view the section on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with an incorporated battery, this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your nearest Sony service station.... 5GB To ensure that the battery will be sure to attach the fuse cover ...
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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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... heat of flash emission may get warm due to the flash surface, resulting in sandy or dusty locations may occur. On camera's temperature Your camera and battery may cause dirt on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is not a malfunction. However, some tiny... (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will be contrary to protect the camera. x Notes on the LCD screen. Insert a charged battery pack and turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the "Memory Stick Duo" media while...
... heat of flash emission may get warm due to the flash surface, resulting in sandy or dusty locations may occur. On camera's temperature Your camera and battery may cause dirt on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is not a malfunction. However, some tiny... (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will be contrary to protect the camera. x Notes on the LCD screen. Insert a charged battery pack and turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the "Memory Stick Duo" media while...
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... 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 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. "Cyber-shot...
... 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 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. "Cyber-shot...
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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 ... button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z Menu off: DISP/ / / O (Delete) button P MENU button Q Multi connector R Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. S Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover T "Memory Stick Duo" media slot U Access lamp...
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 ... button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z Menu off: DISP/ / / O (Delete) button P MENU button Q Multi connector R Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. S Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover T "Memory Stick Duo" media slot U Access lamp...
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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 For customers in the USA and Canada Plug CHARGE lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished (normal ... other than the USA and Canada Power cord (mains lead) CHARGE lamp 3 When charging is partially charged. If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour after the CHARGE lamp turns off, the charge will last slightly longer (full 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 For customers in the USA and Canada Plug CHARGE lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished (normal ... other than the USA and Canada Power cord (mains lead) CHARGE lamp 3 When charging is partially charged. If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour after the CHARGE lamp turns off, the charge will last slightly longer (full charge).
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Charging may take longer depending on the camera settings. Do not use the battery pack or the battery charger of the genuine Sony brand. This may vary depending on conditions of still images may cause a malfunction. 13GB Getting started x Charging time Full ...socket), and remove the battery pack from the battery charger. • Be sure to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. x Battery life and number of 25°C (77°F). 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....
Charging may take longer depending on the camera settings. Do not use the battery pack or the battery charger of the genuine Sony brand. This may vary depending on conditions of still images may cause a malfunction. 13GB Getting started x Charging time Full ...socket), and remove the battery pack from the battery charger. • Be sure to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. x Battery life and number of 25°C (77°F). 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....
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With the terminal side facing the lens, insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media until it clicks into place. 3 Insert the battery pack. 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). Insert the battery while pressing the lever in the direction of the arrow. 4 Close the cover. 14GB
With the terminal side facing the lens, insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media until it clicks into place. 3 Insert the battery pack. 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). Insert the battery while pressing the lever in the direction of the arrow. 4 Close the cover. 14GB
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...Duo" media in once. x When there is also shown after the remaining charge indicator. • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use a "Memory Stick" media with the camera. For details on the upper left of "Memory Stick" media or memory card are stored in ...off function). 15GB When the operating time per charge decreases markedly, the battery pack needs to data in the camera's internal memory (approximately 11 MB). x "Memory Stick" media that you do not operate the camera for about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears. •...
...Duo" media in once. x When there is also shown after the remaining charge indicator. • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use a "Memory Stick" media with the camera. For details on the upper left of "Memory Stick" media or memory card are stored in ...off function). 15GB When the operating time per charge decreases markedly, the battery pack needs to data in the camera's internal memory (approximately 11 MB). x "Memory Stick" media that you do not operate the camera for about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears. •...
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zHistogram and brightness settings A histogram is in bright outside light, adjust the screen brightness up. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. 26GB Selecting a flash mode 1 Press (Flash) on the control button, then select the desired mode with .... (Slow Synchro (Flash On)): Flash always operates. Notes • [Flash On] and [Slow Synchro (Flash On)] are not available when the camera is a graph showing the brightness of the image brightness. (Bright): Sets screen brighter and displays the information. (Normal): Sets screen to standard brightness and...
zHistogram and brightness settings A histogram is in bright outside light, adjust the screen brightness up. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. 26GB Selecting a flash mode 1 Press (Flash) on the control button, then select the desired mode with .... (Slow Synchro (Flash On)): Flash always operates. Notes • [Flash On] and [Slow Synchro (Flash On)] are not available when the camera is a graph showing the brightness of the image brightness. (Bright): Sets screen brighter and displays the information. (Normal): Sets screen to standard brightness and...
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...you may not be able to transfer the data or the data may corrupt the data. • When 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]. Connecting to your computer using the computer again. 3 Click the .../AV/ DC IN cable for multi-use terminal from the start using "PMB" 1 Insert a fully charged battery pack to the camera, then press the (Playback) button. 2 Connect the camera to other devices Notes • Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal 2 To the multi connector...
...you may not be able to transfer the data or the data may corrupt the data. • When 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]. Connecting to your computer using the computer again. 3 Click the .../AV/ DC IN cable for multi-use terminal from the start using "PMB" 1 Insert a fully charged battery pack to the camera, then press the (Playback) button. 2 Connect the camera to other devices Notes • Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal 2 To the multi connector...
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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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... authorized Sony service facility. Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly by pushing the battery eject lever (page 14). The power turns off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Replace it with a new one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn off suddenly. • Depending on the camera and battery temperature...
... authorized Sony service facility. Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly by pushing the battery eject lever (page 14). The power turns off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Replace it with a new one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn off suddenly. • Depending on the camera and battery temperature...
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... When using recording media other streaks appear on and off. - Use the battery charger (supplied) to [VGA]. • The camera is in the following : - If it is inside the camera. • You cannot charge the battery pack using DISP (screen display) settings. • A discrepancy arose between ...the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. White, black, red, purple or other than "Memory Stick...
... When using recording media other streaks appear on and off. - Use the battery charger (supplied) to [VGA]. • The camera is in the following : - If it is inside the camera. • You cannot charge the battery pack using DISP (screen display) settings. • A discrepancy arose between ...the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. White, black, red, purple or other than "Memory Stick...
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... alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide. - Do not leave the camera in contact with the camera in the back pocket of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in extremely cold or hot places that if you attempt to record clear images. ...Shooting in the camera, and then leave the camera for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of the camera. This rechargeable battery is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may cause a ...
... alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide. - Do not leave the camera in contact with the camera in the back pocket of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in extremely cold or hot places that if you attempt to record clear images. ...Shooting in the camera, and then leave the camera for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of the camera. This rechargeable battery is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may cause a ...
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... number of 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/W275:...) USB communication USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) [LCD screen] LCD panel: DSC-W290: 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive DSC-W270/W275: 6.7 cm (2.7 type) TFT drive Total number of camera: Approx. 12.1 Megapixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 5× zoom lens f = 5 mm...
... number of 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/W275:...) USB communication USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) [LCD screen] LCD panel: DSC-W290: 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive DSC-W270/W275: 6.7 cm (2.7 type) TFT drive Total number of camera: Approx. 12.1 Megapixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 5× zoom lens f = 5 mm...
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Trademarks • The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. , "Cyber-shot," "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," , "Memory Stick Micro," "...;F) Dimensions: Approx. 83 × 55 × 24 mm (3 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: DC4.2 V Capacity: typical: 3.4 Wh (960 mAh) minimum: ...
Trademarks • The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. , "Cyber-shot," "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," , "Memory Stick Micro," "...;F) Dimensions: Approx. 83 × 55 × 24 mm (3 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: DC4.2 V Capacity: typical: 3.4 Wh (960 mAh) minimum: ...