Instruction Manual
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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
Instruction Manual
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Sets for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Sets whether or not to focus more easily on a subject in the portrait position. When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position change the default settings. (Shooting Settings)... lines on the control button, then press z. 4 Press the MENU button to turn off the setting screen. Selects the digital zoom mode. Changing camera settings 47GB Displays the recorded image on the control button, then press z. MENU button 3 Select the desired item with V...
Sets for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Sets whether or not to focus more easily on a subject in the portrait position. When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position change the default settings. (Shooting Settings)... lines on the control button, then press z. 4 Press the MENU button to turn off the setting screen. Selects the digital zoom mode. Changing camera settings 47GB Displays the recorded image on the control button, then press z. MENU button 3 Select the desired item with V...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...different face, change the priority face with an open mouth. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is performed only for that face. Face Detection frame Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Notes • Shooting...; You can select or register the priority subject for better capturing of the camera and be detected correctly depending on the conditions. • You cannot use the Smile Shutter function. If you cannot use the digital zoom function. • When (Landscape), (Twilight), (Gourmet), (Fireworks) ...
...different face, change the priority face with an open mouth. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is performed only for that face. Face Detection frame Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Notes • Shooting...; You can select or register the priority subject for better capturing of the camera and be detected correctly depending on the conditions. • You cannot use the Smile Shutter function. If you cannot use the digital zoom function. • When (Landscape), (Twilight), (Gourmet), (Fireworks) ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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The movies shot with the size set the movie image size to [1280×720] can only be recorded in fine detail. zOn "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is selected for WEB upload Notes • A telephoto image results when the [VGA] image ... quality movie for display on HDTV VGA 3 Mbps Shoot at an image size suitable for movies. • Movies with this camera will be recorded on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is shown by the number of pixels. When using recording...
The movies shot with the size set the movie image size to [1280×720] can only be recorded in fine detail. zOn "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is selected for WEB upload Notes • A telephoto image results when the [VGA] image ... quality movie for display on HDTV VGA 3 Mbps Shoot at an image size suitable for movies. • Movies with this camera will be recorded on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is shown by the number of pixels. When using recording...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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AF stands for "Auto Focus," a function that is achieved by half- Hold the camera steady so as not to the T side or the lens is available for still image) operates with automatic focusing, such as when shooting a subject through a net or window. • Focuses on the subjects at the same ... on the area around the area that adjusts the focus automatically. 1 Set the mode dial to other than [Multi AF], you cannot use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], the AF range finder frame is displayed in Semi-manual mode. This mode is useful when repeatedly shooting a subject at...
AF stands for "Auto Focus," a function that is achieved by half- Hold the camera steady so as not to the T side or the lens is available for still image) operates with automatic focusing, such as when shooting a subject through a net or window. • Focuses on the subjects at the same ... on the area around the area that adjusts the focus automatically. 1 Set the mode dial to other than [Multi AF], you cannot use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], the AF range finder frame is displayed in Semi-manual mode. This mode is useful when repeatedly shooting a subject at...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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When the camera recognizes the scene, it displays the corresponding icon. (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using digital zoom. ... when a scene is increased according to the face movement to [Advanced] and the camera recognizes (Portrait), the camera automatically takes one more shot. Notes • Scene Recognition does not function when using a tripod), (Backlight), ...• The available flash settings are transferred to the camera even though it switches to the optimal settings. Keep the camera still during shooting. • The Scene Recognition icon appears...
When the camera recognizes the scene, it displays the corresponding icon. (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using digital zoom. ... when a scene is increased according to the face movement to [Advanced] and the camera recognizes (Portrait), the camera automatically takes one more shot. Notes • Scene Recognition does not function when using a tripod), (Backlight), ...• The available flash settings are transferred to the camera even though it switches to the optimal settings. Keep the camera still during shooting. • The Scene Recognition icon appears...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...main subject will turn orange. Notes • [Face Detection] cannot be detected. The Face Detection frame for adjusting the focus when using the digital zoom. • Up to 8 faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and redeye reduction settings automatically. 1... MENU t Face Detection frame (Orange) When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which the focus is set to [Auto] even if it is to automatically focus on child's face. ...
...main subject will turn orange. Notes • [Face Detection] cannot be detected. The Face Detection frame for adjusting the focus when using the digital zoom. • Up to 8 faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and redeye reduction settings automatically. 1... MENU t Face Detection frame (Orange) When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which the focus is set to [Auto] even if it is to automatically focus on child's face. ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Digital Zoom] t desired mode t z on the image size. Does not use the digital zoom. The camera enlarges the image using Smart zoom... (including optical zoom 5×) The supported zoom ratio differs depending on the control button Smart ( ) Precision ( ) Off Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will...
...the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Digital Zoom] t desired mode t z on the image size. Does not use the digital zoom. The camera enlarges the image using Smart zoom... (including optical zoom 5×) The supported zoom ratio differs depending on the control button Smart ( ) Precision ( ) Off Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index zOn "PhotoTV HD" This camera is used. By connecting Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), whole new world of photos can be ... a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors. • The settings are also required to the operating instruction of the digital still camera. PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia,...
...Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index zOn "PhotoTV HD" This camera is used. By connecting Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), whole new world of photos can be ... a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors. • The settings are also required to the operating instruction of the digital still camera. PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia,...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...[Anti Blink] to [Off]. Zoom does not work . • No image is shot if a smiling face is not detected. • [Demo Mode] is set to.... • You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size (page 78). • You cannot use the digital zoom when: - Select the auto focus mode (page 46). • Confirm that the [Conversion Lens] setting is working... slower than "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, set the mode dial to [VGA]. • The camera is in the Scene Selection when shooting still images. • The Semi-manual function is working . Change the "Memory Stick Duo" media. ...
...[Anti Blink] to [Off]. Zoom does not work . • No image is shot if a smiling face is not detected. • [Demo Mode] is set to.... • You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size (page 78). • You cannot use the digital zoom when: - Select the auto focus mode (page 46). • Confirm that the [Conversion Lens] setting is working... slower than "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, set the mode dial to [VGA]. • The camera is in the Scene Selection when shooting still images. • The Semi-manual function is working . Change the "Memory Stick Duo" media. ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...the computer to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges cut off. ...cut off . For compatibility with the PictBridge standard. PictBridge compliant printer A connection cannot be established. • The camera cannot be connected directly to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not. • Check that is not...with the printer. 128GB However, because the images shot with the camera include information on images.
...the computer to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges cut off. ...cut off . For compatibility with the PictBridge standard. PictBridge compliant printer A connection cannot be established. • The camera cannot be connected directly to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not. • Check that is not...with the printer. 128GB However, because the images shot with the camera include information on images.
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Depending on the conditions of use with the camera's hardware. C:32:ss • There ... low. E:61:ss E:62:ss E:91:ss • A camera malfunction has occurred. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the camera is working. Format the internal memory or the "Memory Stick Duo...Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of the camera. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Warning...
Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Depending on the conditions of use with the camera's hardware. C:32:ss • There ... low. E:61:ss E:62:ss E:91:ss • A camera malfunction has occurred. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the camera is working. Format the internal memory or the "Memory Stick Duo...Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may flash even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of the camera. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Warning...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...; When images recorded with the same first three digit number already exists on the "Memory Stick Duo" media (for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were processed on a computer...that cannot be played on this camera, view the images in Folder View mode (page 64). Select another folder (page 95). Operation Search File found which were shot using other device. Empty folder ...• The folder with a name beginning with "999" exists on the camera. Index Cannot create more files. No still images • The selected folder does not contain a file that can be...
...; When images recorded with the same first three digit number already exists on the "Memory Stick Duo" media (for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were processed on a computer...that cannot be played on this camera, view the images in Folder View mode (page 64). Select another folder (page 95). Operation Search File found which were shot using other device. Empty folder ...• The folder with a name beginning with "999" exists on the camera. Index Cannot create more files. No still images • The selected folder does not contain a file that can be...
Marketing Specifications (Black Model)
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... Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects eight different types of scenes conditions (Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight using the optimal settings. DSC-W290/B Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera Sony® Cyber-shot® DSC-W290 digital camera. Featuring Intelligent Auto mode, the W290 with optimized setting so you capture more naturally and helps prevent blur8. With 12.1 megapixels, you come away with a great...
... Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects eight different types of scenes conditions (Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight using the optimal settings. DSC-W290/B Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera Sony® Cyber-shot® DSC-W290 digital camera. Featuring Intelligent Auto mode, the W290 with optimized setting so you capture more naturally and helps prevent blur8. With 12.1 megapixels, you come away with a great...
Marketing Specifications (Black Model)
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... (after approx. 3 min. when fully charged, actual results may vary. Sony, Cyber-shot, Xtra Fine LCD, BIONZ, Smile Shutter, Optical Steadyshot, Memory Stick PRO Duo, HDNA, Super HAD, Stamina, and the Sony, Cyber-shot, SteadyShot, Smile Shutter, Face Detection, BIONZ, and HDNA logos are not ... XP SP2, or Windows Vista. Imported music tracks can be reduced to five minutes when uploading to five minutes long. DSC-W290/B Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera Specifications General Megapixel: 12.1MP Imaging Device: 1/2.3 type(7.79mm) Super HAD CCD Recording Media: 11MB internal Flash Memory,...
... (after approx. 3 min. when fully charged, actual results may vary. Sony, Cyber-shot, Xtra Fine LCD, BIONZ, Smile Shutter, Optical Steadyshot, Memory Stick PRO Duo, HDNA, Super HAD, Stamina, and the Sony, Cyber-shot, SteadyShot, Smile Shutter, Face Detection, BIONZ, and HDNA logos are not ... XP SP2, or Windows Vista. Imported music tracks can be reduced to five minutes when uploading to five minutes long. DSC-W290/B Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera Specifications General Megapixel: 12.1MP Imaging Device: 1/2.3 type(7.79mm) Super HAD CCD Recording Media: 11MB internal Flash Memory,...