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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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...) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that other equipment will be repaired. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other materials may be copyrighted. On camera's temperature Your camera and battery may be damaged. On image data compatibility • The...
...) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that other equipment will be repaired. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other materials may be copyrighted. On camera's temperature Your camera and battery may be damaged. On image data compatibility • The...
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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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Getting started 10GB "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. Hook Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE (1) ... 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) -
Getting started 10GB "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. Hook Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE (1) ... 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) -
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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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...charger of 25°C (77°F). x Battery life and number of still images may vary depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Note • The battery life and the number of images you can use an electronic transformer (travel converter). Do...temperature of the genuine Sony brand. Notes • The table above shows the time required to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. 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...
...charger of 25°C (77°F). x Battery life and number of still images may vary depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Note • The battery life and the number of images you can use an electronic transformer (travel converter). Do...temperature of the genuine Sony brand. Notes • The table above shows the time required to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. 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...
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... appears on the number of images/time that the access lamp is no "Memory Stick Duo" media inserted Images are not compatible with the camera. When the operating time per charge decreases markedly, the battery pack needs to a "Memory Stick Duo" media, insert the "Memory Stick Duo..." media in the "Memory Stick Duo" media/internal memory. 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 drop the battery pack. Purchase...
... appears on the number of images/time that the access lamp is no "Memory Stick Duo" media inserted Images are not compatible with the camera. When the operating time per charge decreases markedly, the battery pack needs to a "Memory Stick Duo" media, insert the "Memory Stick Duo..." media in the "Memory Stick Duo" media/internal memory. 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 drop the battery pack. Purchase...
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... started Setting the clock 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Daylight Savings: Select Daylight Savings On/Off. Date & Time: Sets the date and time. The camera is turned on. • It may take time for the power to turn on the control button, then press z.
... started Setting the clock 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Daylight Savings: Select Daylight Savings On/Off. Date & Time: Sets the date and time. The camera is turned on. • It may take time for the power to turn on the control button, then press z.
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By using "PMB" in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with b/B on images. x Setting the date and time again Press the MENU button, then select (Settings) t (Clock Settings) (page 48). 17GB 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.
By using "PMB" in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with b/B on images. x Setting the date and time again Press the MENU button, then select (Settings) t (Clock Settings) (page 48). 17GB 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.
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...) (T) (from the lens). 4 Press the shutter button fully down to focus. Shooting/viewing images Shooting images 1 Set the camera to indicate that SteadyShot is working. When the image is shot. 18GB Shutter button SteadyShot mark AE/AF lock The image is in , W button to zoom in focus, a beep sounds and... the z indicator lights. To shoot movies, set the mode dial to (Movie Mode) (page 30). 2 Hold the camera steady as illustrated. • ...
...) (T) (from the lens). 4 Press the shutter button fully down to focus. Shooting/viewing images Shooting images 1 Set the camera to indicate that SteadyShot is working. When the image is shot. 18GB Shutter button SteadyShot mark AE/AF lock The image is in , W button to zoom in focus, a beep sounds and... the z indicator lights. To shoot movies, set the mode dial to (Movie Mode) (page 30). 2 Hold the camera steady as illustrated. • ...
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... shooting images Press the shutter button halfway down. Control button Control button (Delete) button 19GB 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 Selecting next/previous image Select an image with B (next...
... shooting images Press the shutter button halfway down. Control button Control button (Delete) button 19GB 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 Selecting next/previous image Select an image with B (next...
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...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. The... 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. Using shooting functions Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) 1 Press (Smile) button. 2 Wait detecting a smile...
...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. The... 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. Using shooting functions Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) 1 Press (Smile) button. 2 Wait detecting a smile...
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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 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. Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition) 1 Set the mode dial to focus on the LCD screen.
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...), (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. An image without closed eyes is recognized. zShooting two images with different settings...
...), (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. An image without closed eyes is recognized. zShooting two images with different settings...
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... priority when focusing. 1 Press the MENU button. The leftmost face is on an adult's face. 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. zRegistering the priority face (Selected-face Memory) 1 Press z on it...
... priority when focusing. 1 Press the MENU button. The leftmost face is on an adult's face. 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. zRegistering the priority face (Selected-face Memory) 1 Press z on it...
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Note • Macro mode is fixed to include yourself in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode or Movie Mode. Use this mode. (Macro On): The camera adjusts the focus with priority on close-up subjects. The self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. 25GB To cancel,... images of small subjects such as insects or flowers. 1 Press (Macro) 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 unsteadiness when the shutter button is pressed. 2 Press the shutter button. Normally, put the...
Note • Macro mode is fixed to include yourself in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode or Movie Mode. Use this mode. (Macro On): The camera adjusts the focus with priority on close-up subjects. The self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. 25GB To cancel,... images of small subjects such as insects or flowers. 1 Press (Macro) 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 unsteadiness when the shutter button is pressed. 2 Press the shutter button. Normally, put the...
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.... • You cannot use the flash during burst or bracket shooting. Notes • [Flash On] and [Slow Synchro (Flash On)] are not available when the camera 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...
.... • You cannot use the flash during burst or bracket shooting. Notes • [Flash On] and [Slow Synchro (Flash On)] are not available when the camera 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...
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...Shooting mode that can be cut off. Note • When you print images shot with 16:9 aspect ratio, both edges may be recorded (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera, the image may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording media.... of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When an image shot with other cameras is displayed. 28GB A list of Scene Selection modes 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 ...
...Shooting mode that can be cut off. Note • When you print images shot with 16:9 aspect ratio, both edges may be recorded (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera, the image may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording media.... of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When an image shot with other cameras is displayed. 28GB A list of Scene Selection modes 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 ...