Instruction Manual
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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
Instruction Manual
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... management files When you can no longer record movies. On image data compatibility • The camera conforms with the camera. Read "Precautions" (page 56) before use , but it before the power turns off automatically to protect the camera. However, some cases, the camera cannot be damaged. A message will play back images. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. 8GB Notes on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high...
... management files When you can no longer record movies. On image data compatibility • The camera conforms with the camera. Read "Precautions" (page 56) before use , but it before the power turns off automatically to protect the camera. However, some cases, the camera cannot be damaged. A message will play back images. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. 8GB Notes on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high...
Instruction Manual
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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 Sensitivity/ Underwater) Sets the image size. (///////) REC Mode EV ISO ( 1280×720(Fine)/ 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...
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 Sensitivity/ Underwater) Sets the image size. (///////) REC Mode EV ISO ( 1280×720(Fine)/ 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...
Instruction Manual
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..."Music Transfer". Selects the method used for recording images. Deletes folders in "Memory Stick Duo" media for recording images. Category (Main Settings) ("Memory Stick" Tool) (Internal Memory Tool) (Clock Settings) Item Beep Language Setting Function Guide Initialize Demo Mode COMPONENT Video Out Wide Zoom Display USB Connect Download Music Format Music Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Copy File Number Format File Number Area Setting Date & Time Setting Description Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera. Deletes all images...
..."Music Transfer". Selects the method used for recording images. Deletes folders in "Memory Stick Duo" media for recording images. Category (Main Settings) ("Memory Stick" Tool) (Internal Memory Tool) (Clock Settings) Item Beep Language Setting Function Guide Initialize Demo Mode COMPONENT Video Out Wide Zoom Display USB Connect Download Music Format Music Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Copy File Number Format File Number Area Setting Date & Time Setting Description Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera. Deletes all images...
Instruction Manual
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Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly by pushing the battery eject lever (page 14). On repairing cameras with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to protect the camera. In this case, a message 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...
Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly by pushing the battery eject lever (page 14). On repairing cameras with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to protect the camera. In this case, a message 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...
Instruction Manual
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...: 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 = 5 mm - 25 mm (28 mm - 140 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F3.3 (W) - F5.2 (T) While shooting movies (16:9): 31 mm - 155 mm While shooting movies (4:3): 37 mm - 185 mm Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (10 modes) White balance...
...: 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 = 5 mm - 25 mm (28 mm - 140 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F3.3 (W) - F5.2 (T) While shooting movies (16:9): 31 mm - 155 mm While shooting movies (4:3): 37 mm - 185 mm Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (10 modes) White balance...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Notes on using the camera 3 Operation Search 7 MENU/Settings Search 10 Identifying parts 14 Using the mode dial 15 Changing the DISP (screen display) setting 16 Using the internal memory 18 Shooting Intelligent Auto Adjustment 19 Scene Selection 20 Easy Shooting 22 Movie Mode 24 Program Auto 25 Smile Shutter 26 Zoom 27 Self-Timer 28 Macro 29 Flash 30 Viewing Viewing still images 31 Playback zoom 32 Image Index 33 Delete 34 Viewing movies 35 4GB
... Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Notes on using the camera 3 Operation Search 7 MENU/Settings Search 10 Identifying parts 14 Using the mode dial 15 Changing the DISP (screen display) setting 16 Using the internal memory 18 Shooting Intelligent Auto Adjustment 19 Scene Selection 20 Easy Shooting 22 Movie Mode 24 Program Auto 25 Smile Shutter 26 Zoom 27 Self-Timer 28 Macro 29 Flash 30 Viewing Viewing still images 31 Playback zoom 32 Image Index 33 Delete 34 Viewing movies 35 4GB
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... Search MENU/Settings Search MENU (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting 10 MENU (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing 11 Settings Setting items 12 TV Viewing images on a TV 101 Computer Enjoying your Windows computer 104 Installing the software (supplied 106 On "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" (supplied) ····107 Enjoying images on your computer 108 Using the "Music Transfer" (supplied 112 Using your Macintosh computer 113 Viewing "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide 116 Printing Printing still images 117 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 118 Printing...
... Search MENU/Settings Search MENU (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting 10 MENU (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing 11 Settings Setting items 12 TV Viewing images on a TV 101 Computer Enjoying your Windows computer 104 Installing the software (supplied 106 On "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" (supplied) ····107 Enjoying images on your computer 108 Using the "Music Transfer" (supplied 112 Using your Macintosh computer 113 Viewing "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide 116 Printing Printing still images 117 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 118 Printing...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Adjusting exposure Histogram 17 EV 41 Changing focus position Focus 46 Face Detection 52 Changing image size Image Size 37 Deleting images Delete 34, 71 Format 93 Displaying enlarged images Playback zoom 32 Trimming 68 Editing images Retouch 68 Multi-Purpose Resize 70 Playing back a series of Slideshow 60 images in order Shooting/Viewing with Easy Shooting 22 easy-to-see indicators Printing images with the date Using the "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" 107 Changing date and time settings Area Setting 99 Date & Time Setting...
...Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Adjusting exposure Histogram 17 EV 41 Changing focus position Focus 46 Face Detection 52 Changing image size Image Size 37 Deleting images Delete 34, 71 Format 93 Displaying enlarged images Playback zoom 32 Trimming 68 Editing images Retouch 68 Multi-Purpose Resize 70 Playing back a series of Slideshow 60 images in order Shooting/Viewing with Easy Shooting 22 easy-to-see indicators Printing images with the date Using the "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" 107 Changing date and time settings Area Setting 99 Date & Time Setting...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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REC Mode - - EV - Red Eye Reduction - - DRO - - - - Note • Only the items that it is available and - ISO - - - Metering Mode - - - Flash Level - - - - Color Mode - - - that are available for each mode are displayed on the control button. 3 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 2 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on the screen. 10GB Image Size Flash - - - - Underwater White Balance - - - Anti Blink - - - - SteadyShot - - Focus - - - Face Detection - - White Balance - - Smile ...
REC Mode - - EV - Red Eye Reduction - - DRO - - - - Note • Only the items that it is available and - ISO - - - Metering Mode - - - Flash Level - - - - Color Mode - - - that are available for each mode are displayed on the control button. 3 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 2 Select the desired menu item with v/V/b/B on the screen. 10GB Image Size Flash - - - - Underwater White Balance - - - Anti Blink - - - - SteadyShot - - Focus - - - Face Detection - - White Balance - - Smile ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... Shooting Settings Main Settings "Memory Stick" Tool Internal Memory Tool Clock Settings Items AF Illuminator Grid Line Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Auto Orientation Auto Review Beep Language Setting Function Guide Initialize Demo Mode COMPONENT Video Out Wide Zoom Display USB Connect Download Music Format Music Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Copy File Number Format File Number Area Setting Date & Time Setting Control button MENU button 12GB Continued r Index MENU/Settings Search Operation Search Table of the control button to display the setup screen...
... Shooting Settings Main Settings "Memory Stick" Tool Internal Memory Tool Clock Settings Items AF Illuminator Grid Line Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Auto Orientation Auto Review Beep Language Setting Function Guide Initialize Demo Mode COMPONENT Video Out Wide Zoom Display USB Connect Download Music Format Music Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Copy File Number Format File Number Area Setting Date & Time Setting Control button MENU button 12GB Continued r Index MENU/Settings Search Operation Search Table of the control button to display the setup screen...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... (Easy Shooting). 2 Shoot with the shutter button. on the LCD screen when the scene is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically. Note • The battery charge is recognized. Scene Recognition icon The camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using the minimum necessary functions. For details, see . 1 Set the mode dial to see page 49. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Easy Shooting Allows you can change are [Image Size], [Flash] and [Self-Timer...
... (Easy Shooting). 2 Shoot with the shutter button. on the LCD screen when the scene is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically. Note • The battery charge is recognized. Scene Recognition icon The camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using the minimum necessary functions. For details, see . 1 Set the mode dial to see page 49. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Easy Shooting Allows you can change are [Image Size], [Flash] and [Self-Timer...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... stops. • The focus, white 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 setting for the image size. • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" media is...
... stops. • The focus, white 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 setting for the image size. • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" media is...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... open are recorded, the message "Blinked eye detected" is set to [Auto] but only images with the subject's eyes closed are recorded. Notes • Anti Blink does not function in the second image, 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 - When using the flash - Shoot...
... open are recorded, the message "Blinked eye detected" is set to [Auto] but only images with the subject's eyes closed are recorded. Notes • Anti Blink does not function in the second image, 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 - When using the flash - Shoot...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... this camera, view the images in the selected View Mode. Notes • When using the internal memory, the view mode is already created, select [Select Folder] from the Menu to select the event group to view. Select [Event List] from the Menu to select a folder to select a specific date with another camera. Select the number of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search View Mode Allows you select "Playback only registered images", images are displayed, organized by the date. Some images...
... this camera, view the images in the selected View Mode. Notes • When using the internal memory, the view mode is already created, select [Select Folder] from the Menu to select the event group to view. Select [Event List] from the Menu to select a folder to select a specific date with another camera. Select the number of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search View Mode Allows you select "Playback only registered images", images are displayed, organized by the date. Some images...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... shooting date to exit the "PMB." 107GB Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index On "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" (supplied) You can use still images and movies from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. Select [Start]. • This function informs you shot the images on a map. (This requires an Internet connection.) • You can print or save the still images with the date. • You can create a data disc using...
... shooting date to exit the "PMB." 107GB Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index On "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" (supplied) You can use still images and movies from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. Select [Start]. • This function informs you shot the images on a map. (This requires an Internet connection.) • You can print or save the still images with the date. • You can create a data disc using...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... one of the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" media. Under such conditions, recording takes a long time. • The Anti Blink function is correct (page 79). Set [Demo Mode] to the shooting mode. The subject is not visible on the image size (page 78). • You cannot use the digital zoom when: - Delete unnecessary images (page 34). - Shooting movies. - Select the auto focus mode (page 46). • Confirm that the [Conversion Lens] setting is working . 123GB If...
... one of the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" media. Under such conditions, recording takes a long time. • The Anti Blink function is correct (page 79). Set [Demo Mode] to the shooting mode. The subject is not visible on the image size (page 78). • You cannot use the digital zoom when: - Delete unnecessary images (page 34). - Shooting movies. - Select the auto focus mode (page 46). • Confirm that the [Conversion Lens] setting is working . 123GB If...
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... record or delete images on again. Leave the camera in the camera (page 138). "Memory Stick" type error • The inserted "Memory Stick Duo" media cannot be used in the camera (page 138). Error formatting internal memory Error formatting "Memory Stick" • Format the media again (page 93). Internal memory error • Turn the power off automatically, or you may not record or play • The inserted "Memory Stick Duo" media cannot be unable to record movies. "Memory Stick" locked...
... record or delete images on again. Leave the camera in the camera (page 138). "Memory Stick" type error • The inserted "Memory Stick Duo" media cannot be used in the camera (page 138). Error formatting internal memory Error formatting "Memory Stick" • Format the media again (page 93). Internal memory error • Turn the power off automatically, or you may not record or play • The inserted "Memory Stick Duo" media cannot be unable to record movies. "Memory Stick" locked...
Marketing Specifications (Brown Model)
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.... ADDITIONAL FEATURES Selected Face Memory: Anti-blink Function: Red-eye Reduction: Smile Shutter™ Technology: Double Anti-blur Solution: High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200): Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus: Convenient Photo Modes: 9-Point Auto Focus: Burst Mode: Function Guide: Easy Shooting Mode: 16:9 High Resolution Mode: Memory Stick Duo™ Media Convenience: Stamina® Battery Power: Easy Image Management In-Camera Retouching Tools: Multi-purpose Resize function: HDTV Compatibility: PhotoTV HD: Wide Zoom display: PHOTOMUSIC feature: Picture Motion Browser ver...
.... ADDITIONAL FEATURES Selected Face Memory: Anti-blink Function: Red-eye Reduction: Smile Shutter™ Technology: Double Anti-blur Solution: High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200): Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus: Convenient Photo Modes: 9-Point Auto Focus: Burst Mode: Function Guide: Easy Shooting Mode: 16:9 High Resolution Mode: Memory Stick Duo™ Media Convenience: Stamina® Battery Power: Easy Image Management In-Camera Retouching Tools: Multi-purpose Resize function: HDTV Compatibility: PhotoTV HD: Wide Zoom display: PHOTOMUSIC feature: Picture Motion Browser ver...
Marketing Specifications (Brown Model)
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...: ISO Auto: Approx.0.2Approx.3.0m(Approx.0.66'-Approx.9.84') (W) / Approx.0.5-Approx.1.9m Color: Bronze UPC Code: 027242749146 © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. Imported music tracks can be reduced to five minutes when uploading to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PRO™ media capacity1 ; Still Image Mode(s): Normal (JPEG) / Burst (JPEG) / Bracketing (JPEG) - DSC-W290/T 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...
...: ISO Auto: Approx.0.2Approx.3.0m(Approx.0.66'-Approx.9.84') (W) / Approx.0.5-Approx.1.9m Color: Bronze UPC Code: 027242749146 © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. Imported music tracks can be reduced to five minutes when uploading to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PRO™ media capacity1 ; Still Image Mode(s): Normal (JPEG) / Burst (JPEG) / Bracketing (JPEG) - DSC-W290/T 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...