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...-BN1 battery pack.) • Dedicated USB cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) GB 2 English Learning more about the camera ("Cyber-shot User Guide") "Cyber-shot User Guide" is an on the bottom of your camera. Refer to it for the model name of pieces. • Camera (1) • Battery charger BC-CSN/BC-CSNB (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in -depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. 1 Access the Sony support page...
...-BN1 battery pack.) • Dedicated USB cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) GB 2 English Learning more about the camera ("Cyber-shot User Guide") "Cyber-shot User Guide" is an on the bottom of your camera. Refer to it for the model name of pieces. • Camera (1) • Battery charger BC-CSN/BC-CSNB (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in -depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. 1 Access the Sony support page...
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...numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. CAUTION [ Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can charge the battery pack. GB • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of the proper configuration for the power outlet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS..., dropping or stepping on the bottom. 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...
...numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. CAUTION [ Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can charge the battery pack. GB • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of the proper configuration for the power outlet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS..., dropping or stepping on the bottom. 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...
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... any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the AC power source (mains) as long as described in the instructions. [ Battery charger Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket...
... any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the AC power source (mains) as long as described in the instructions. [ Battery charger Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket...
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... not installed and used with the equipment in order to comply with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W690 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that any questions about this equipment does cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void...
... not installed and used with the equipment in order to comply with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W690 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that any questions about this equipment does cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void...
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... European countries with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). [ Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit. [ Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. [ Disposal of...
... European countries with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). [ Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit. [ Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. [ Disposal of...
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...T Battery/memory card cover U USB / A/V OUT jack V Memory card slot Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. Identifying parts A ON/OFF (Power) button/Power lamp B Shutter button C Flash D Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator E Microphone F Lens G LCD screen H (Playback) button GB 8 I For shooting: W/T (Zoom) button For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button J Mode switch: (Still Image)/ (Movie)/ (Sweep Panorama) K Hook for wrist strap L / (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button M MENU button N Control button MENU on: v/V/b/B/z MENU...
...T Battery/memory card cover U USB / A/V OUT jack V Memory card slot Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. Identifying parts A ON/OFF (Power) button/Power lamp B Shutter button C Flash D Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator E Microphone F Lens G LCD screen H (Playback) button GB 8 I For shooting: W/T (Zoom) button For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button J Mode switch: (Still Image)/ (Movie)/ (Sweep Panorama) K Hook for wrist strap L / (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button M MENU button N Control button MENU on: v/V/b/B/z MENU...
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... the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the battery pack from the battery charger. • Be sure to use and circumstances. • Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). • When charging is able to quick-charge the NP-BN rechargeable battery pack GB supplied with this model. 9 Normal charge time: approx. 185 min. Charging may take longer depending...
... the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the battery pack from the battery charger. • Be sure to use and circumstances. • Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). • When charging is able to quick-charge the NP-BN rechargeable battery pack GB supplied with this model. 9 Normal charge time: approx. 185 min. Charging may take longer depending...
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.... (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) - [Disp. x Battery life and number of images you can record/ view Shooting still images Viewing still images Shooting movies Battery life (min.) Approx. 110 Approx. 220 Approx. 85 Number of set limits (page 21), press the shutter button down again and continue shooting. The flash strobes once every two times. - When continuous shooting ends because of images Approx. 220 Approx. 4400 - Resolution] is set to [Standard]. - [Panel Brightness] is switched alternately between...
.... (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) - [Disp. x Battery life and number of images you can record/ view Shooting still images Viewing still images Shooting movies Battery life (min.) Approx. 110 Approx. 220 Approx. 85 Number of set limits (page 21), press the shutter button down again and continue shooting. The flash strobes once every two times. - When continuous shooting ends because of images Approx. 220 Approx. 4400 - Resolution] is set to [Standard]. - [Panel Brightness] is switched alternately between...
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... 12:00 PM. 5 Operate following the instructions on the screen. • The battery power may decrease faster when [Disp. Date & Time setting is displayed when you press the ON/OFF (Power) button for the first time. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. 2 Select a desired language. 3 Select a desired geographic location by following the on-screen instructions, then press z. 4 Set [Date & Time Format], [Summer Time] and [Date & Time], then press [OK...
... 12:00 PM. 5 Operate following the instructions on the screen. • The battery power may decrease faster when [Disp. Date & Time setting is displayed when you press the ON/OFF (Power) button for the first time. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. 2 Select a desired language. 3 Select a desired geographic location by following the on-screen instructions, then press z. 4 Set [Date & Time Format], [Summer Time] and [Date & Time], then press [OK...
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Shooting still images/movies Shutter button Mode switch : Still image : Sweep Panorama : Movie W/T (Zoom) W: zoom out T: zoom in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. 2 Press the shutter button fully down. Shooting movies 1 Press the shutter button fully down to start recording. • Use the zoom button to change the zoom scale. 2 Press the shutter button fully down to the factory settings. Notes • The operating sound of the lens is recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie. • You can press the shutter button again to protect the camera (...
Shooting still images/movies Shutter button Mode switch : Still image : Sweep Panorama : Movie W/T (Zoom) W: zoom out T: zoom in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. 2 Press the shutter button fully down. Shooting movies 1 Press the shutter button fully down to start recording. • Use the zoom button to change the zoom scale. 2 Press the shutter button fully down to the factory settings. Notes • The operating sound of the lens is recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie. • You can press the shutter button again to protect the camera (...
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x Deleting an image 1 Press / (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with other cameras are played back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears. Press z in (Playback) GB Control button / (Delete) Select images: B (next)/b (previous) Set: z 1 Press the (Playback) button. • When images on a memory card recorded with v on the control button, then press z. Viewing images W: zoom out T: zoom in the center of the control button to shooting images Press the shutter button halfway down. GB 15 x Returning to view movies. x Selecting next/previous image...
x Deleting an image 1 Press / (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with other cameras are played back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears. Press z in (Playback) GB Control button / (Delete) Select images: B (next)/b (previous) Set: z 1 Press the (Playback) button. • When images on a memory card recorded with v on the control button, then press z. Viewing images W: zoom out T: zoom in the center of the control button to shooting images Press the shutter button halfway down. GB 15 x Returning to view movies. x Selecting next/previous image...
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... MENU Function Guide x Control button DISP (Display Setting): Allows you to change the screen display. (Self-Timer): Allows you to use the self-timer. (Smile Shutter): Allows you to use the Smile Shutter mode. (Flash): Allows you to the desired effect. Select the image size for still images. While displaying the guide, try the other functions Other functions used when shooting or playing back can be operated using minimal functions. x Menu Items Shooting REC Mode Picture Effect Scene Selection Easy Mode Still Image Size/ Panorama Image Size/Movie Size Color hue Select recording mode...
... MENU Function Guide x Control button DISP (Display Setting): Allows you to change the screen display. (Self-Timer): Allows you to use the self-timer. (Smile Shutter): Allows you to use the Smile Shutter mode. (Flash): Allows you to the desired effect. Select the image size for still images. While displaying the guide, try the other functions Other functions used when shooting or playing back can be operated using minimal functions. x Menu Items Shooting REC Mode Picture Effect Scene Selection Easy Mode Still Image Size/ Panorama Image Size/Movie Size Color hue Select recording mode...
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... single-image mode or burst mode. Adjust the luminous sensitivity. Search the camera's functions according to automatically detect shooting conditions in movie mode. Set to your needs. Set to determine the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually. Set the strength of an image. Extracted Color Cont. Select the metering mode that sets which the eyes are not blinking. The angle of the subject to measure to automatically shoot two images and select image in Picture Effect. Shooting Settings EV ISO White Balance Focus Metering Mode...
... single-image mode or burst mode. Adjust the luminous sensitivity. Search the camera's functions according to automatically detect shooting conditions in movie mode. Set to your needs. Set to determine the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually. Set the strength of an image. Extracted Color Cont. Select the metering mode that sets which the eyes are not blinking. The angle of the subject to measure to automatically shoot two images and select image in Picture Effect. Shooting Settings EV ISO White Balance Focus Metering Mode...
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... Reduction/Blink Alert/Write Date Main Settings Beep/Panel Brightness/Language Setting/Display color/ Demo Mode/Initialize/Function Guide/Video Out/Eco Mode/USB Connect Setting/LUN Setting/Download Music/Empty Music/Eye-Fi Format/Create REC.Folder/Change REC.Folder/Delete Memory Card Tool* REC.Folder/Copy/File Number Clock Settings Area Setting/Date & Time Setting * If a memory card is provided as a final selection. Viewing Easy Mode Slideshow View Mode Retouch Delete Protect Print (DPOF) Rotate In-Camera Guide Set the text-size increases and all indicators become easier to your needs...
... Reduction/Blink Alert/Write Date Main Settings Beep/Panel Brightness/Language Setting/Display color/ Demo Mode/Initialize/Function Guide/Video Out/Eco Mode/USB Connect Setting/LUN Setting/Download Music/Empty Music/Eye-Fi Format/Create REC.Folder/Change REC.Folder/Delete Memory Card Tool* REC.Folder/Copy/File Number Clock Settings Area Setting/Date & Time Setting * If a memory card is provided as a final selection. Viewing Easy Mode Slideshow View Mode Retouch Delete Protect Print (DPOF) Rotate In-Camera Guide Set the text-size increases and all indicators become easier to your needs...
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... the installation. Note • "PlayMemories Home" is not compatible with the shooting date inserted. If you to import recorded images to the Internet and installing the "Expanded Feature". • Import and display images recorded with this camera. • View images in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t [PMHOME] t double-click [PMHOME.EXE]. 3 Follow the instructions on a calendar. • Correct still images (Red Eye Correction, etc.), print, send images by e-mail, and change shooting date/time. • Save and print images with Mac...
... the installation. Note • "PlayMemories Home" is not compatible with the shooting date inserted. If you to import recorded images to the Internet and installing the "Expanded Feature". • Import and display images recorded with this camera. • View images in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t [PMHOME] t double-click [PMHOME.EXE]. 3 Follow the instructions on a calendar. • Correct still images (Red Eye Correction, etc.), print, send images by e-mail, and change shooting date/time. • Save and print images with Mac...
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... the image size settings. When you record a fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for all movie files. Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of movies varies because the camera is possible for approximately 29 minutes. The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. x Still images Size 16M VGA 16:9(12M) Capacity Internal memory Approx...
... the image size settings. When you record a fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for all movie files. Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of movies varies because the camera is possible for approximately 29 minutes. The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. x Still images Size 16M VGA 16:9(12M) Capacity Internal memory Approx...
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... as hammering, dropping or stepping on the screen and lens The screen is manufactured using the camera. • Do not shake or strike the camera. It may cause a malfunction and you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that generates strong radio waves, emits ...light. However, some cases this may not be repaired. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other place with the camera in some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject to water. These dots are operational for effective use...
... as hammering, dropping or stepping on the screen and lens The screen is manufactured using the camera. • Do not shake or strike the camera. It may cause a malfunction and you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that generates strong radio waves, emits ...light. However, some cases this may not be repaired. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other place with the camera in some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject to water. These dots are operational for effective use...
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... displayed on the camera and battery temperature, you charge a battery that has not been used for failure to record or loss or damage of the copyright laws. To prevent damage to record movies or the power may turn off and wait until the camera and battery temperature goes down. GB 23 On the overheat protection Depending on the screen before the power turns off automatically to protect the camera...
... displayed on the camera and battery temperature, you charge a battery that has not been used for failure to record or loss or damage of the copyright laws. To prevent damage to record movies or the power may turn off and wait until the camera and battery temperature goes down. GB 23 On the overheat protection Depending on the screen before the power turns off automatically to protect the camera...
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.../H.264 Recording media: Internal Memory (Approx. 27 MB), "Memory Stick Duo" media, "Memory Stick Micro" media, SD cards, microSD memory cards Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) set to +140°F) GB 24 Specifications Camera [System] Image device: 7.75 mm (1/2.3 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 16.4 Megapixels Effective pixel number of dots: 230 400 dots [Power, general] Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BN, 3.6 V Power consumption (during shooting): 1.1 W Operating temperature...
.../H.264 Recording media: Internal Memory (Approx. 27 MB), "Memory Stick Duo" media, "Memory Stick Micro" media, SD cards, microSD memory cards Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) set to +140°F) GB 24 Specifications Camera [System] Image device: 7.75 mm (1/2.3 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 16.4 Megapixels Effective pixel number of dots: 230 400 dots [Power, general] Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BN, 3.6 V Power consumption (during shooting): 1.1 W Operating temperature...
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...: Approx. 55 g (1.9 oz) Rechargeable battery pack NP-BN Used battery: Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage: DC 4.2 V Nominal voltage: DC 3.6 V Maximum charge voltage: DC 4.2 V Maximum charge current: 0.9 A Capacity: typical: 2.3 Wh (630 mAh) minimum: 2.2 Wh (600 mAh) Design and specifications are trademarks of Sony Corporation. , "Cyber-shot," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," "Memory Stick Duo" • Windows is a trademark of SD-3C...
...: Approx. 55 g (1.9 oz) Rechargeable battery pack NP-BN Used battery: Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage: DC 4.2 V Nominal voltage: DC 3.6 V Maximum charge voltage: DC 4.2 V Maximum charge current: 0.9 A Capacity: typical: 2.3 Wh (630 mAh) minimum: 2.2 Wh (600 mAh) Design and specifications are trademarks of Sony Corporation. , "Cyber-shot," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," "Memory Stick Duo" • Windows is a trademark of SD-3C...
