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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 ... (Scene Selection) .... 28 Shooting movies 30 Using viewing functions 32 Viewing an enlarged image (Playback zoom 32 Searching for an image (Image Index 32 Viewing still images with music (Slideshow 33 Selecting the display format (View Mode 34 Deleting images 35 Deleting images 35 Deleting all images (Format 36 6GB
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 ... (Scene Selection) .... 28 Shooting movies 30 Using viewing functions 32 Viewing an enlarged image (Playback zoom 32 Searching for an image (Image Index 32 Viewing still images with music (Slideshow 33 Selecting the display format (View Mode 34 Deleting images 35 Deleting images 35 Deleting all images (Format 36 6GB
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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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... and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with the camera. On image data compatibility • The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for effective use the camera near a location that the camera is working correctly. • The camera is not a malfunction. Furthermore, the recording...
... and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with the camera. On image data compatibility • The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for effective use the camera near a location that the camera is working correctly. • The camera is not a malfunction. Furthermore, the recording...
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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. 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
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..., A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) • Soft carrying case (1) (DSC-W275 only) • CD-ROM (1) - 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. "Cyber-shot Handbook" - Getting started 10GB
..., A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) • Soft carrying case (1) (DSC-W275 only) • CD-ROM (1) - 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. "Cyber-shot Handbook" - Getting started 10GB
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.../"Memory Stick 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...
.../"Memory Stick 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...
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...battery pack at a temperature of the genuine Sony brand. This may take longer depending on the camera settings. Normal charge time Approx. 270 min. Getting started x Charging time Full charge time Approx. 330 min. Do not use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the ...Notes • The table above shows the time required to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. 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. 400 No. Charging may cause...
...battery pack at a temperature of the genuine Sony brand. This may take longer depending on the camera settings. Normal charge time Approx. 270 min. Getting started x Charging time Full charge time Approx. 330 min. Do not use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the ...Notes • The table above shows the time required to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. 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. 400 No. Charging may cause...
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... on the upper left of images/time that can also use a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media with the camera. x To remove the battery pack Battery eject lever Getting started x To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" media Access lamp Slide the battery eject lever. x Checking... the NP-FG1 battery pack (sold separately) is used, the minute display is no "Memory Stick Duo" media inserted Images are not compatible with the camera. Note • Never remove the "Memory Stick Duo" media/battery pack when the access lamp is not lit, then push the "Memory Stick Duo" media...
... on the upper left of images/time that can also use a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media with the camera. x To remove the battery pack Battery eject lever Getting started x To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" media Access lamp Slide the battery eject lever. x Checking... the NP-FG1 battery pack (sold separately) is used, the minute display is no "Memory Stick Duo" media inserted Images are not compatible with the camera. Note • Never remove the "Memory Stick Duo" media/battery pack when the access lamp is not lit, then push the "Memory Stick Duo" media...
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...; Midnight is turned on. • It may take time for the power to next], then press z. 16GB Date & Time: Sets the date and time. The camera is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. 4 Select [Go to turn on and allow operation. 2 Select a setting item with v/ V on...
...; Midnight is turned on. • It may take time for the power to next], then press z. 16GB Date & Time: Sets the date and time. The camera is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. 4 Select [Go to turn on and allow operation. 2 Select a setting item with v/ V on...
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Note • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on the control button, then press z. 6 Select [OK], then press z. x Setting the date and time again Press the MENU button, then select (Settings) t (Clock Settings) (page 48). 17GB 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.
Note • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on the control button, then press z. 6 Select [OK], then press z. x Setting the date and time again Press the MENU button, then select (Settings) t (Clock Settings) (page 48). 17GB 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.
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... 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 zoom in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. When the image is approximately 10 cm (4 inches) (W)/...50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (T) (from the lens). 4 Press the shutter button fully down to indicate that SteadyShot is shot. 18GB Shutter button SteadyShot mark AE/AF lock The shortest shooting distance is in , W button to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment), then press ON/OFF (Power) button...
... 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 zoom in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. When the image is approximately 10 cm (4 inches) (W)/...50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (T) (from the lens). 4 Press the shutter button fully down to indicate that SteadyShot is shot. 18GB Shutter button SteadyShot mark AE/AF lock The shortest shooting distance is in , W button to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment), then press ON/OFF (Power) button...
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... ON/OFF (Power) button. 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 ... on the control 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. x Returning to shooting images Press the shutter button halfway down. Viewing images 1 Press the...
... ON/OFF (Power) button. 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 ... on the control 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. x Returning to shooting images Press the shutter button halfway down. Viewing images 1 Press the...
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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. Using shooting functions Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) 1 Press (Smile) button. 2 Wait detecting a ...smile. 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 ...
...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. 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 ...
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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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... the MENU button, then select v/V/b/B on 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 Shot with the face and background brightness and contrast adjusted (DROplus) When shooting with different effects...
... the MENU button, then select v/V/b/B on 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 Shot with the face and background brightness and contrast adjusted (DROplus) When shooting with different effects...
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... with priority on it. The leftmost face is on the control button during Face Detection. Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection) The camera detects the face of the subject and focuses on an adult's face. Press z repeatedly until the orange frame ( ) is registered as the priority face, and...
... with priority on it. The leftmost face is on the control button during Face Detection. Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection) The camera detects the face of the subject and focuses on an adult's face. Press z repeatedly until the orange frame ( ) is registered as the priority face, and...
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... On when shooting close subjects. This is to prevent blurring due to close-up subjects. Normally, put the camera in this setting if you want to [Auto] when the camera is pressed. 2 Press the shutter button. Note • Macro mode is fixed to include yourself in Intelligent...2sec): Shooting starts after a 10-second delay. Use this mode. (Macro On): The camera adjusts the focus 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 unsteadiness when the shutter button is in the...
... On when shooting close subjects. This is to prevent blurring due to close-up subjects. Normally, put the camera in this setting if you want to [Auto] when the camera is pressed. 2 Press the shutter button. Note • Macro mode is fixed to include yourself in Intelligent...2sec): Shooting starts after a 10-second delay. Use this mode. (Macro On): The camera adjusts the focus 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 unsteadiness when the shutter button is in the...
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Notes • [Flash On] and [Slow Synchro (Flash On)] are not available when the camera is out of flash light. (Flash Off): Flash does not operate. Changing the screen display 1 Press DISP (screen display) on the control button, then select ...
Notes • [Flash On] and [Slow Synchro (Flash On)] are not available when the camera is out of flash light. (Flash Off): Flash does not operate. Changing the screen display 1 Press DISP (screen display) on the control button, then select ...
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...2 44 94 192 390 770 1555 3162 16:9(2M) 11 230 482 987 2005 3955 7986 16230 Notes • The number of still images may vary depending on this camera, the image may be cut off. A list of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. ...8226; When an image shot with other cameras is played back on the shooting conditions and the recording media. • When the number of Scene Selection modes is displayed. 28GB x Number of still images that matches the scene (Scene Selection) 1 Set the mode dial...
...2 44 94 192 390 770 1555 3162 16:9(2M) 11 230 482 987 2005 3955 7986 16230 Notes • The number of still images may vary depending on this camera, the image may be cut off. A list of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. ...8226; When an image shot with other cameras is played back on the shooting conditions and the recording media. • When the number of Scene Selection modes is displayed. 28GB x Number of still images that matches the scene (Scene Selection) 1 Set the mode dial...