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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 be repaired. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other equipment will play back images recorded with other materials may cause ...dirt on recording/playback • Before you can no longer record movies. A message will play back images. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. 8GB Notes on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision ...
...system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will be repaired. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other equipment will play back images recorded with other materials may cause ...dirt on recording/playback • Before you can no longer record movies. A message will play back images. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. 8GB Notes on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision ...
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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 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 On illustrations Illustrations used in this manual are of the camera or recording media, etc.
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...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 application software - Hook Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE (1) • Wrist strap (1) • Power cord... in the 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" -
...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 application software - Hook Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE (1) • Wrist strap (1) • Power cord... in the 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" -
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Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. S Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover T "Memory Stick Duo" media slot U Access lamp V Battery eject lever W Battery insertion slot 11GB Getting started Identifying ...
Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. S Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover T "Memory Stick Duo" media slot U Access lamp V Battery eject lever W Battery insertion slot 11GB Getting started Identifying ...
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Do not use the battery pack or the battery charger of the genuine Sony brand. of 25°C (77°F). x Battery life and number of images you can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region ...to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. This may take longer depending on the camera settings. Normal charge time Approx. 270 min. 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....
Do not use the battery pack or the battery charger of the genuine Sony brand. of 25°C (77°F). x Battery life and number of images you can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region ...to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. This may take longer depending on the camera settings. Normal charge time Approx. 270 min. 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....
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...the number of "Memory Stick" media or memory card are stored in once. x "Memory Stick" media that you do not operate the camera for about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears. • The remaining charge indicator may cause damage to be correct under certain ...charge indicator. • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. High Low Notes • It takes about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically (Auto power-off function). 15GB Other types of images/time that the access lamp is not lit, then push the "...
...the number of "Memory Stick" media or memory card are stored in once. x "Memory Stick" media that you do not operate the camera for about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears. • The remaining charge indicator may cause damage to be correct under certain ...charge indicator. • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. High Low Notes • It takes about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically (Auto power-off function). 15GB Other types of images/time that the access lamp is not lit, then push the "...
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The camera is turned on. • It may take time for the power to turn on the control button, then press z. Daylight Savings: Select Daylight Savings On/...
The camera is turned on. • It may take time for the power to turn on the control button, then press z. Daylight Savings: Select Daylight Savings On/...
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Getting started 5 Select your desired area with the date. 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. Note • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on the control button, then press z. 6 Select [OK], then press z.
Getting started 5 Select your desired area with the date. 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. Note • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on the control button, then press z. 6 Select [OK], then press z.
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When the image is working. is displayed to indicate that SteadyShot is in , W button to focus. Shooting/viewing images Shooting images 1 Set the camera to zoom in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. The image is approximately 10 cm (4 inches) (W)/50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (T) (...lens). 4 Press the shutter button fully down to zoom out. To shoot movies, set the mode dial to (Movie Mode) (page 30). 2 Hold the camera steady as illustrated. • Press the T button to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment), then press ON/OFF (Power) button. ON/OFF (Power) button Mode dial ...
When the image is working. is displayed to indicate that SteadyShot is in , W button to focus. Shooting/viewing images Shooting images 1 Set the camera to zoom in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. The image is approximately 10 cm (4 inches) (W)/50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (T) (...lens). 4 Press the shutter button fully down to zoom out. To shoot movies, set the mode dial to (Movie Mode) (page 30). 2 Hold the camera steady as illustrated. • Press the T button to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment), then press ON/OFF (Power) button. ON/OFF (Power) button Mode dial ...
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... 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. 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 Returning to ...
... 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. 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 Returning to ...
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...smile with the bangs. 2 Try to Smile Shutter mode. (Smile) button Face Detection frame Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator zHints for better capturing of the camera and be as level as possible. The smile is higher when 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 orient the face in front of smiles 1 Do not cover the eyes with an open mouth. Using shooting ...
...smile with the bangs. 2 Try to Smile Shutter mode. (Smile) button Face Detection frame Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator zHints for better capturing of the camera and be as level as possible. The smile is higher when 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 orient the face in front of smiles 1 Do not cover the eyes with an open mouth. Using shooting ...
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Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition) 1 Set the mode dial to focus on the LCD screen. 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 Scene Recognition icon 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment). 2 Aim the camera at the subject.
Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition) 1 Set the mode dial to focus on the LCD screen. 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 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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First shot Second shot Shot in Slow Synchro mode Shot with the sensitivity increased to [Advanced], the camera automatically takes two shots when (Portrait) is automatically selected, displayed, and recorded. An image without closed eyes is recognized. Using shooting functions...the control button. (Scene Recognition) t (Advanced) with When the camera recognizes a difficult-to-shoot scene ( (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using the face most illuminated by the flash as the reference to reduce blur Shot in Slow Synchro mode using the face most illuminated by the flash ...
First shot Second shot Shot in Slow Synchro mode Shot with the sensitivity increased to [Advanced], the camera automatically takes two shots when (Portrait) is automatically selected, displayed, and recorded. An image without closed eyes is recognized. Using shooting functions...the control button. (Scene Recognition) t (Advanced) with When the camera recognizes a difficult-to-shoot scene ( (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using the face most illuminated by the flash as the reference to reduce blur Shot in Slow Synchro mode using the face most illuminated by the flash ...
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... is on an adult's face. zRegistering the priority face (Selected-face Memory) 1 Press z on it. Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection) The camera detects the face of the subject and focuses on the control button during Face Detection.
... is on an adult's face. zRegistering the priority face (Selected-face Memory) 1 Press z on it. Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection) The camera detects the face of the subject and focuses on the control button during Face Detection.
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...the control button, then select the desired mode with priority 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 close-up subjects. Set Macro On when shooting close subjects. This is to prevent blurring due to... [Auto] when the camera is pressed. 2 Press the shutter button. Normally, put the camera in this setting if you want to include yourself in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode or Movie Mode. Using shooting...
...the control button, then select the desired mode with priority 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 close-up subjects. Set Macro On when shooting close subjects. This is to prevent blurring due to... [Auto] when the camera is pressed. 2 Press the shutter button. Normally, put the camera in this setting if you want to include yourself in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode or Movie Mode. Using shooting...
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.... However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. 26GB Notes • [Flash On] and [Slow Synchro (Flash On)] are not available when the camera is out of an image. The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to the left side. • If you view images in Intelligent Auto...
.... However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. 26GB Notes • [Flash On] and [Slow Synchro (Flash On)] are not available when the camera is out of an image. The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to the left side. • If you view images in Intelligent Auto...
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... of still images that matches the scene (Scene Selection) 1 Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection). 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... is displayed. 28GB 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. A list of Scene Selection modes is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When an image...
... of still images that matches the scene (Scene Selection) 1 Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection). 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... is displayed. 28GB 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. A list of Scene Selection modes is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When an image...
