Instruction Manual
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... play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that the camera will be displayed on the LCD screen before using the camera (page 56). • Do not shake or strike the camera. The heat of the camera. • Do not use . Insert a charged battery pack and ...or green) may be contrary to protect your data. These dots are operational for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that other bright light. Be sure to make sure that generates strong...
... play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that the camera will be displayed on the LCD screen before using the camera (page 56). • Do not shake or strike the camera. The heat of the camera. • Do not use . Insert a charged battery pack and ...or green) may be contrary to protect your data. These dots are operational for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that other bright light. Be sure to make sure that generates strong...
Instruction Manual
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Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. Getting started Identifying parts Bottom A Shutter button B (Smile) button C Flash D ON/OFF (Power) button E Speaker F Microphone G Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/ AF illuminator H Lens I LCD screen J For shooting: W/T (Zoom) button For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button K Mode dial L Hook...
Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. Getting started Identifying parts Bottom A Shutter button B (Smile) button C Flash D ON/OFF (Power) button E Speaker F Microphone G Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/ AF illuminator H Lens I LCD screen J For shooting: W/T (Zoom) button For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button K Mode dial L Hook...
Instruction Manual
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... time per charge decreases markedly, the battery pack needs to drop the battery pack. To copy images from the internal memory to data in the camera, then select MENU t (Settings) t ("Memory Stick" Tool) t [Copy]. Note • Never remove the "Memory Stick Duo" media/battery pack ... (approximately 11 MB). Purchase a new battery pack. • If the camera is no "Memory Stick Duo" media inserted Images are not compatible with the camera. x When there is running on the upper left of the LCD screen. x To remove the battery pack Battery eject lever Getting started x To remove...
... time per charge decreases markedly, the battery pack needs to drop the battery pack. To copy images from the internal memory to data in the camera, then select MENU t (Settings) t ("Memory Stick" Tool) t [Copy]. Note • Never remove the "Memory Stick Duo" media/battery pack ... (approximately 11 MB). Purchase a new battery pack. • If the camera is no "Memory Stick Duo" media inserted Images are not compatible with the camera. x When there is running on the upper left of the LCD screen. x To remove the battery pack Battery eject lever Getting started x To remove...
Instruction Manual
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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.
Instruction Manual
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...three minutes while the power is displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off. • If you experience trouble with internal memory or Music files function included, data in the camera may turn off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). If a code such as ... settings (page 47). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cannot turn on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it with a new one. • Use a recommended battery pack. On repairing cameras with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check...
...three minutes while the power is displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off. • If you experience trouble with internal memory or Music files function included, data in the camera may turn off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). If a code such as ... settings (page 47). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cannot turn on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it with a new one. • Use a recommended battery pack. On repairing cameras with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check...
Instruction Manual
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... not recommended. This moisture condensation may condense inside the lens, you can still use the camera, but the date and time will be unable to record clear images. Note that exceed this rechargeable battery is designed for use under the temperatures ... magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with any of your hand. - Do not touch the camera with an LCD cleaning kit (sold separately) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Do not leave the...
... not recommended. This moisture condensation may condense inside the lens, you can still use the camera, but the date and time will be unable to record clear images. Note that exceed this rechargeable battery is designed for use under the temperatures ... magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with any of your hand. - Do not touch the camera with an LCD cleaning kit (sold separately) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Do not leave the...
Instruction Manual
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... Cloudy, Fluorescent 1,2,3, Incandescent, Flash Underwater White Balance: Auto, Underwater 1,2 Recording interval for Burst mode: Approx. 1.8 seconds File format: Still images: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.21, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG-4 Visual Recording media: Internal ...Audio output (Stereo) USB communication USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) [LCD screen] LCD panel: DSC-W290: 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive DSC-W270/W275: 6.7 cm (2.7 type) TFT drive Total number of camera: Approx. 12.1 Megapixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 5× zoom lens f =...
... Cloudy, Fluorescent 1,2,3, Incandescent, Flash Underwater White Balance: Auto, Underwater 1,2 Recording interval for Burst mode: Approx. 1.8 seconds File format: Still images: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.21, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG-4 Visual Recording media: Internal ...Audio output (Stereo) USB communication USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) [LCD screen] LCD panel: DSC-W290: 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive DSC-W270/W275: 6.7 cm (2.7 type) TFT drive Total number of camera: Approx. 12.1 Megapixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 5× zoom lens f =...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...and be used in Germany. Carl Zeiss lens The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are not actual images shot using this camera. The screen may be discolored and that you do not affect ... from the camera, then store it in a cool, dry place. Other memory cards cannot be careful not to apply force to use the battery pack for effective use the partially charged capacity of the DSC-W290 unless noted otherwise. 3GB Notes on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is capable...
...and be used in Germany. Carl Zeiss lens The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are not actual images shot using this camera. The screen may be discolored and that you do not affect ... from the camera, then store it in a cool, dry place. Other memory cards cannot be careful not to apply force to use the battery pack for effective use the partially charged capacity of the DSC-W290 unless noted otherwise. 3GB Notes on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is capable...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... Search Index Identifying parts A Shutter button B (Smile) button (26) C Flash D ON/OFF (Power) button E Speaker F Microphone G Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator H Lens I LCD screen J For shooting: W/T (zoom) button (27) For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (32, 33) K Mode dial (15) L Hook for wrist strap M (Playback) button (31) N Control...
... Search Index Identifying parts A Shutter button B (Smile) button (26) C Flash D ON/OFF (Power) button E Speaker F Microphone G Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator H Lens I LCD screen J For shooting: W/T (zoom) button (27) For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (32, 33) K Mode dial (15) L Hook for wrist strap M (Playback) button (31) N Control...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...Auto Adjustment Allows you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on • The shortest shooting distance is approximately 10 cm (4 inches) (W), 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (T) (from the lens). • When the camera cannot focus on the LCD screen when the scene is recognized....shiny surfaces. - Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting (page 46). The contrast between the subject and the background is seen through glass. - For details, see page 49. The subject is poor. - This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and ...
...Auto Adjustment Allows you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on • The shortest shooting distance is approximately 10 cm (4 inches) (W), 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (T) (from the lens). • When the camera cannot focus on the LCD screen when the scene is recognized....shiny surfaces. - Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting (page 46). The contrast between the subject and the background is seen through glass. - For details, see page 49. The subject is poor. - This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. The text size increases and indicators become easier to (Easy Shooting). 2 Shoot with the shutter button. zChanging Image Size, Flash and Self-Timer settings Image Size: Self-Timer: Flash: MENU t [Image Size] t z on the LCD screen... when the scene is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically. The settings you shoot still images using a tripod), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (...
...camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. The text size increases and indicators become easier to (Easy Shooting). 2 Shoot with the shutter button. zChanging Image Size, Flash and Self-Timer settings Image Size: Self-Timer: Flash: MENU t [Image Size] t z on the LCD screen... when the scene is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically. The settings you shoot still images using a tripod), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (...
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... ( ). 2Each time you can also select and register a face to be given priority. When the registered face is shown on the LCD screen again, the camera focuses on the registered face. • It may not be possible to detect the registered face correctly depending on the face you want ...In Easy Shooting mode, the priority face cannot be registered. In this case, register the face again under the conditions where the image will be shot. • When the Smile Shutter function is used with the Face Detection frame registered, Smile Detection is on the surrounding brightness, the subject's...
... ( ). 2Each time you can also select and register a face to be given priority. When the registered face is shown on the LCD screen again, the camera focuses on the registered face. • It may not be possible to detect the registered face correctly depending on the face you want ...In Easy Shooting mode, the priority face cannot be registered. In this case, register the face again under the conditions where the image will be shot. • When the Smile Shutter function is used with the Face Detection frame registered, Smile Detection is on the surrounding brightness, the subject's...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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..., only the second image is recorded. 1 Set the mode dial to (Soft Snap) mode and the subject blinks while shooting an image, the camera automatically takes one more shot. When the Smile Shutter function is activated • Sometimes Anti Blink function does not work - Shoot again as necessary. When using the flash... shooting - If eyes are open in the following situations. - MENU/Settings Search Index 55GB When the Face Detection function does not work depending on the LCD screen. Does not use the Anti Blink function.
..., only the second image is recorded. 1 Set the mode dial to (Soft Snap) mode and the subject blinks while shooting an image, the camera automatically takes one more shot. When the Smile Shutter function is activated • Sometimes Anti Blink function does not work - Shoot again as necessary. When using the flash... shooting - If eyes are open in the following situations. - MENU/Settings Search Index 55GB When the Face Detection function does not work depending on the LCD screen. Does not use the Anti Blink function.
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... During playback on High Definition TV, still images at a 4:3 and 3:2 aspect ratio are played at a 16:9 aspect ratio. In this case the top and bottom of the camera does not change. MENU/Settings Search Index 89GB Camera LCD screen display TV screen with Wide Zoom Display 1 MENU t... (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Wide Zoom Display] t desired mode t z on the LCD screen of the image will be slightly cropped....
... During playback on High Definition TV, still images at a 4:3 and 3:2 aspect ratio are played at a 16:9 aspect ratio. In this case the top and bottom of the camera does not change. MENU/Settings Search Index 89GB Camera LCD screen display TV screen with Wide Zoom Display 1 MENU t... (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Wide Zoom Display] t desired mode t z on the LCD screen of the image will be slightly cropped....
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... were processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras. • This method cannot be exported manually. The images can export images in the camera. Movies should be exported to the camera manually. For details, see the "PMB Guide". 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer. • If the AutoPlay Wizard ... window, then click [OK]. Deleting the USB connection Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before: • Disconnecting the cable for playing back, on this camera, the mark is displayed on the LCD screen. Table of the...
... were processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras. • This method cannot be exported manually. The images can export images in the camera. Movies should be exported to the camera manually. For details, see the "PMB Guide". 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer. • If the AutoPlay Wizard ... window, then click [OK]. Deleting the USB connection Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before: • Disconnecting the cable for playing back, on this camera, the mark is displayed on the LCD screen. Table of the...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... and reinsert the battery pack, making sure it with a new one. The power turns off suddenly. • Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the power may turn the power on the LCD screen before the power turns off automatically to page 141 for charging. When you use the... camera in the following cases: - Try charging the battery pack again within the proper charging temperature range (10°C to 30°...
... and reinsert the battery pack, making sure it with a new one. The power turns off suddenly. • Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the power may turn the power on the LCD screen before the power turns off automatically to page 141 for charging. When you use the... camera in the following cases: - Try charging the battery pack again within the proper charging temperature range (10°C to 30°...
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This is no function for superimposing dates on the LCD screen. • While shooting, the date and time are displayed only during playback. Cannot insert dates on images. • This camera does not have a feature for forcibly turning off macro shooting. Macro shooting cannot be turned off. • There is ...the flash to (Flash On) (page 30) when the Scene Selection mode is set to [Multi]. Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using "PMB", you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. • The exposure is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode or in the ...
This is no function for superimposing dates on the LCD screen. • While shooting, the date and time are displayed only during playback. Cannot insert dates on images. • This camera does not have a feature for forcibly turning off macro shooting. Macro shooting cannot be turned off. • There is ...the flash to (Flash On) (page 30) when the Scene Selection mode is set to [Multi]. Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using "PMB", you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. • The exposure is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode or in the ...
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... 42 L Landscape 20 Language Setting 83 LCD Screen 16 M Macintosh computer 113 Macro 29 Mass Storage 90 "Memory Stick Duo" media 138 MENU 10 Menu screen 10 Metering Mode 48 Mode dial 15 Movie...Color 69 PC 104 PictBridge 90, 118 Pixel 38 Playback 31 Playback zoom 32 PMB 107 Precision digital zoom 78 Print 73, 117 Print order mark 73 Printing directly 118 Program Auto 25 Protect ... Recognition 49 Scene Selection 20 Screen 16 SD 87 Select Folder 74 Self-diagnosis display 131 Self-Timer 28 Semi-manual 46 Settings 12 Shooting Movie 24 Still image 19 Shutter speed 41 ...
... 42 L Landscape 20 Language Setting 83 LCD Screen 16 M Macintosh computer 113 Macro 29 Mass Storage 90 "Memory Stick Duo" media 138 MENU 10 Menu screen 10 Metering Mode 48 Mode dial 15 Movie...Color 69 PC 104 PictBridge 90, 118 Pixel 38 Playback 31 Playback zoom 32 PMB 107 Precision digital zoom 78 Print 73, 117 Print order mark 73 Printing directly 118 Program Auto 25 Protect ... Recognition 49 Scene Selection 20 Screen 16 SD 87 Select Folder 74 Self-diagnosis display 131 Self-Timer 28 Semi-manual 46 Settings 12 Shooting Movie 24 Still image 19 Shutter speed 41 ...