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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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...relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of correctly, you purchased the product. By ...electronic equipment. The Authorized Representative for the environment and human health, which the receiver is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. This product has been tested and...product safety is connected. - These limits are cautioned that this manual could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the following measures: - Increase the ...
...relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of correctly, you purchased the product. By ...electronic equipment. The Authorized Representative for the environment and human health, which the receiver is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. This product has been tested and...product safety is connected. - These limits are cautioned that this manual could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the following measures: - Increase the ...
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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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Getting started 10GB 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) • ... 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) - "Cyber-shot Handbook" -
Getting started 10GB 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) • ... 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) - "Cyber-shot Handbook" -
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...menu item with v/V/b/B on the screen. Using the MENU items Displays available functions for each mode are available for easy setting when the camera is in shooting mode Item Movie shooting mode Image Size Description Changes the settings according to the movie scene mode. ( Auto/ High ...1280×720(Standard)/ VGA) Selects the continuous shooting method. ( Normal/ Burst/BRK±0.3EV, BRK±0.7EV, BRK±1.0EV) Adjusts exposure manually. (-2.0EV to +2.0EV) Selects a luminous sensitivity. (Auto/ISO 80 to ISO 3200) 44GB MENU button 3 Press the MENU button to turn off...
...menu item with v/V/b/B on the screen. Using the MENU items Displays available functions for each mode are available for easy setting when the camera is in shooting mode Item Movie shooting mode Image Size Description Changes the settings according to the movie scene mode. ( Auto/ High ...1280×720(Standard)/ VGA) Selects the continuous shooting method. ( Normal/ Burst/BRK±0.3EV, BRK±0.7EV, BRK±1.0EV) Adjusts exposure manually. (-2.0EV to +2.0EV) Selects a luminous sensitivity. (Auto/ISO 80 to ISO 3200) 44GB MENU button 3 Press the MENU button to turn off...
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... z Indication AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter 125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure Value 1.0 m AF range finder frame indicator Semi-manual value Macro REC Standby Recording a movie/Standby a movie 0:12 101-0012 2009 1 1 9:30 AM Recording time (m:s) Folder-file number Recorded date/time of the playback...
... z Indication AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter 125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure Value 1.0 m AF range finder frame indicator Semi-manual value Macro REC Standby Recording a movie/Standby a movie 0:12 101-0012 2009 1 1 9:30 AM Recording time (m:s) Folder-file number Recorded date/time of the playback...
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...Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • In addition, system and product names used in all cases in this manual are subject to change without notice. BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE battery charger Power requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz,...: DC4.2 V Capacity: typical: 3.4 Wh (960 mAh) minimum: 3.3 Wh (910 mAh) Design and specifications are , in this manual. 58GB Trademarks • The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. , "Cyber-shot," "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO-HG...
...Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • In addition, system and product names used in all cases in this manual are subject to change without notice. BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE battery charger Power requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz,...: DC4.2 V Capacity: typical: 3.4 Wh (960 mAh) minimum: 3.3 Wh (910 mAh) Design and specifications are , in this manual. 58GB Trademarks • The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. , "Cyber-shot," "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO-HG...
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... balance, and exposure are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images. • When you adjust the exposure manually, the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness. • The recording interval becomes longer depending on the shooting conditions. • If the subject is...
... balance, and exposure are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images. • When you adjust the exposure manually, the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness. • The recording interval becomes longer depending on the shooting conditions. • If the subject is...
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zAdjusting the exposure for better looking images You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of -2.0 EV to pass through ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Lower ...EV setting - Correct exposure Higher EV setting + Underexposure = too little light Darker image Index 41GB Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search EV You can...
zAdjusting the exposure for better looking images You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of -2.0 EV to pass through ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Lower ...EV setting - Correct exposure Higher EV setting + Underexposure = too little light Darker image Index 41GB Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search EV You can...
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The color tones are adjusted automatically in the Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode, but you can adjust color tones manually using the White Balance function. Table of contents zEffects of lighting conditions The apparent color of light Daylight White (standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Green-tinged Incandescent Reddish Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index 44GB Weather/lighting Characteristics of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.
The color tones are adjusted automatically in the Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode, but you can adjust color tones manually using the White Balance function. Table of contents zEffects of lighting conditions The apparent color of light Daylight White (standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Green-tinged Incandescent Reddish Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index 44GB Weather/lighting Characteristics of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.
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...t (Focus) t desired mode (Movie Mode). (Multi AF) (Center AF) Focuses on a subject in still image shooting mode, a green frame is available for "Auto Focus," a function that is disabled and appears in...pressing the shutter button, a large frame is tilted upward or downward. 46GB Continued r Hold the camera steady so as when shooting a subject through a net or window. • Focuses on a subject... focus mode. Notes • When you cannot use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], the AF range finder frame is in Semi-manual mode. AF stands for movies. Focuses on a subject ...
...t (Focus) t desired mode (Movie Mode). (Multi AF) (Center AF) Focuses on a subject in still image shooting mode, a green frame is available for "Auto Focus," a function that is disabled and appears in...pressing the shutter button, a large frame is tilted upward or downward. 46GB Continued r Hold the camera steady so as when shooting a subject through a net or window. • Focuses on a subject... focus mode. Notes • When you cannot use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], the AF range finder frame is in Semi-manual mode. AF stands for movies. Focuses on a subject ...
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The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [AF Illuminator] t desired mode t z on the control button Auto Off Uses the AF illuminator. Does not use the AF illuminator when: - [Focus] is set to Semi-manual mode. - [Conversion Lens] is set to a.... Notes • Focus is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at this time. 1 Set the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. Although there is achieved as long as the AF...
The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [AF Illuminator] t desired mode t z on the control button Auto Off Uses the AF illuminator. Does not use the AF illuminator when: - [Focus] is set to Semi-manual mode. - [Conversion Lens] is set to a.... Notes • Focus is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at this time. 1 Set the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. Although there is achieved as long as the AF...
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... area is limited. • AF illuminator does not emit light. • You cannot select Semi-manual. • If you shoot images with a tele conversion lens, the camera may also focus on close subjects in (Landscape) mode and (Twilight) mode. • If you... of contents Operation Search Conversion Lens Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a conversion lens (sold separately), then attach a conversion lens. 1 Set the camera to the operating instructions supplied with its optimal effect. • Refer also to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [...
... area is limited. • AF illuminator does not emit light. • You cannot select Semi-manual. • If you shoot images with a tele conversion lens, the camera may also focus on close subjects in (Landscape) mode and (Twilight) mode. • If you... of contents Operation Search Conversion Lens Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a conversion lens (sold separately), then attach a conversion lens. 1 Set the camera to the operating instructions supplied with its optimal effect. • Refer also to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [...
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... start up "PMB". 3 Click on the top of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Exporting images to view on the camera You can also be exported to the camera manually. The easy export screen appears. 4 Click [Export]. • When you play back some images depending on the image size... a "Memory Stick Duo" media, and view them on the camera. Notes • You cannot play back exported images on this camera, files containing images which were processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras. • This method cannot be used to export movies. This...
... start up "PMB". 3 Click on the top of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Exporting images to view on the camera You can also be exported to the camera manually. The easy export screen appears. 4 Click [Export]. • When you play back some images depending on the image size... a "Memory Stick Duo" media, and view them on the camera. Notes • You cannot play back exported images on this camera, files containing images which were processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras. • This method cannot be used to export movies. This...
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...Duo" media, set to [On]. Smile Shutter function does not work. • No image is shot if a smiling face is not detected. • [Demo Mode] is set to position the ...on the display. • The anti-blur function may not work . • You cannot use the digital zoom when: - Recording takes a long time. • When the shutter speed becomes slower than the ...The Smile Shutter is activated automatically to [VGA]. • The camera is in the Scene Selection when shooting still images. • The Semi-manual function is working . 123GB The subject is not visible on the...
...Duo" media, set to [On]. Smile Shutter function does not work. • No image is shot if a smiling face is not detected. • [Demo Mode] is set to position the ...on the display. • The anti-blur function may not work . • You cannot use the digital zoom when: - Recording takes a long time. • When the shutter speed becomes slower than the ...The Smile Shutter is activated automatically to [VGA]. • The camera is in the Scene Selection when shooting still images. • The Semi-manual function is working . 123GB The subject is not visible on the...
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...your computer. • If you are using software other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB connectors of your computer. • Connect the camera directly to the operation manual of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Your computer does not ...recognize the camera. • When the battery level is deleted by a computer, you view a movie on the camera. • Export them to "PMB Guide...
...your computer. • If you are using software other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB connectors of your computer. • Connect the camera directly to the operation manual of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Your computer does not ...recognize the camera. • When the battery level is deleted by a computer, you view a movie on the camera. • Export them to "PMB Guide...
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...27, 78 OS 105, 113 P PAL 88 Partial 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 72 PTP 90 R Radial Blur 69 REC Mode 40... Index S Scene 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 Slideshow 60 Slow Synchro (Flash On 30 Smart zoom 78 Smile Detection Sensitivity 51 Smile Shutter 26...
...27, 78 OS 105, 113 P PAL 88 Partial 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 72 PTP 90 R Radial Blur 69 REC Mode 40... Index S Scene 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 Slideshow 60 Slow Synchro (Flash On 30 Smart zoom 78 Smile Detection Sensitivity 51 Smile Shutter 26...