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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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...to rain or moisture. DSC-W270/W275/W290 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor...Record the serial number in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. CAUTION [ Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the...
...to rain or moisture. DSC-W270/W275/W290 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor...Record the serial number in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. CAUTION [ Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the...
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... the FCC Rules. Operation is an internationally recognized safety organization. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. and Canada [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium...of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W270 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the ...with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W290 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This product has received UL ...
... the FCC Rules. Operation is an internationally recognized safety organization. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. and Canada [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium...of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W270 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the ...with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W290 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This product has received UL ...
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... operate this product shall not be handed over to the applicable collection point for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. [ CAUTION You are designed to provide ... reception, which could void your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potential negative consequences for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 4GB (9.8 feet). [ Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may cause harmful interference...
... operate this product shall not be handed over to the applicable collection point for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. [ CAUTION You are designed to provide ... reception, which could void your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potential negative consequences for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 4GB (9.8 feet). [ Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may cause harmful interference...
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...be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by qualified service staff only. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other batteries, please ... product at end-oflife to this product shall not be sure to attach the fuse cover after you should be used. If you change the fuse. The recycling of the materials will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the recycling ... on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Notice for your nearest Sony service station. 5GB
...be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by qualified service staff only. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other batteries, please ... product at end-oflife to this product shall not be sure to attach the fuse cover after you should be used. If you change the fuse. The recycling of the materials will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the recycling ... on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Notice for your nearest Sony service station. 5GB
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... 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 separately 14 Setting the clock 16 Shooting/viewing images 18 Shooting images 18 Viewing images 19 Using ...Shooting mode that matches the scene (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...
... 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 separately 14 Setting the clock 16 Shooting/viewing images 18 Shooting images 18 Viewing images 19 Using ...Shooting mode that matches the scene (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...
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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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... (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that the camera is working correctly. • The camera is used to record movies or the power may not be damaged....to make sure that other materials may occur. If water enters inside the camera, a malfunction may be damaged. On image data compatibility • The camera conforms with the camera. x Notes on using the camera Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" media back up Do not turn...
... (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that the camera is working correctly. • The camera is used to record movies or the power may not be damaged....to make sure that other materials may occur. If water enters inside the camera, a malfunction may be damaged. On image data compatibility • The camera conforms with the camera. x Notes on using the camera Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" media back up Do not turn...
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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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... (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) • Soft carrying case (1) (DSC-W275 only) • CD-ROM (1) - "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 Cyber-shot application software -
... (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) • Soft carrying case (1) (DSC-W275 only) • CD-ROM (1) - "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 Cyber-shot application software -
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... button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z Menu off: DISP/ / / O (Delete) button P MENU button Q Multi connector R Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. S Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover T "Memory Stick Duo" media slot U Access lamp V Battery...
... button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z Menu off: DISP/ / / O (Delete) button P MENU button Q Multi connector R Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. S Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover T "Memory Stick Duo" media slot U Access lamp V Battery...
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...;C (77°F). x Battery life and number of the genuine Sony brand. 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. Do not use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor...
...;C (77°F). x Battery life and number of the genuine Sony brand. 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. Do not use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor...
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...is also shown after the remaining charge indicator. • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media with the camera. x When there is running on the number of the LCD screen. This may not be replaced.... the battery pack. Purchase a new battery pack. • If the camera is no "Memory Stick Duo" media inserted Images are not compatible with the camera. For details on and you can use a "Memory Stick" media with the camera. Other types of "Memory Stick" media or memory card are stored in...
...is also shown after the remaining charge indicator. • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media with the camera. x When there is running on the number of the LCD screen. This may not be replaced.... the battery pack. Purchase a new battery pack. • If the camera is no "Memory Stick Duo" media inserted Images are not compatible with the camera. For details on and you can use a "Memory Stick" media with the camera. Other types of "Memory Stick" media or memory card are stored in...
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By using "PMB" in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with b/B on images. Getting started 5 Select your desired area with the date. x Setting the date and time again Press the MENU button, then select (Settings) t (Clock Settings) (page 48). 17GB Note • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on the control button, then press z. 6 Select [OK], then press z.
By using "PMB" in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with b/B on images. Getting started 5 Select your desired area with the date. x Setting the date and time again Press the MENU button, then select (Settings) t (Clock Settings) (page 48). 17GB Note • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on the control button, then press z. 6 Select [OK], then press z.
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Using shooting functions Displaying minimum indicators (Easy Shooting) This mode reduces the minimum number of settings. MENU button: Select [OK] t z. zOn Easy Viewing mode When you ... to see. 1 Set the mode dial to Shooting). (Easy Action Self-Timer Image Size Flash How to see. In addition, the functions that can be used are limited. (Delete) button: You can delete the currently displayed image with [Delete Single Image], delete all images in a folder with the mode dial set...
Using shooting functions Displaying minimum indicators (Easy Shooting) This mode reduces the minimum number of settings. MENU button: Select [OK] t z. zOn Easy Viewing mode When you ... to see. 1 Set the mode dial to Shooting). (Easy Action Self-Timer Image Size Flash How to see. In addition, the functions that can be used are limited. (Delete) button: You can delete the currently displayed image with [Delete Single Image], delete all images in a folder with the mode dial set...
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The smile is higher when the eyes are showing. 21GB When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera shoots images automatically. Using shooting functions Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) 1 Press (Smile) button. 2 Wait detecting a smile. The detection rate...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. When you press (Smile) button again, Smile Shutter ends. • Even if you press the shutter...
The smile is higher when the eyes are showing. 21GB When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera shoots images automatically. Using shooting functions Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) 1 Press (Smile) button. 2 Wait detecting a smile. The detection rate...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. When you press (Smile) button again, Smile Shutter ends. • Even if you press the shutter...
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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. 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.
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... face most illuminated by the flash as follows and shoots two images with When the camera recognizes a difficult-to [Advanced], the camera automatically takes two shots when (Portrait) is automatically selected, displayed, and recorded. Using shooting functions 23GB An image without closed eyes is recognized. zShooting two images with different settings and selecting the...
... face most illuminated by the flash as follows and shoots two images with When the camera recognizes a difficult-to [Advanced], the camera automatically takes two shots when (Portrait) is automatically selected, displayed, and recorded. Using shooting functions 23GB An image without closed eyes is recognized. zShooting two images with different settings and selecting the...
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... move the orange frame to the right. MENU button 2 Select (Face Detection) with v/V/b/B on the control button t desired mode t z. (Off): Does not use Face Detection. (Auto): Automatically selects and focuses on a priority face. (Child Priority): Detects and shoots with priority on a child's face. (Adult Priority): Detects...can select which subject takes priority when focusing. 1 Press the MENU button. Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection) The camera detects the face of the subject and focuses on the face you press z, the priority face moves one face to the rightmost face, then...
... move the orange frame to the right. MENU button 2 Select (Face Detection) with v/V/b/B on the control button t desired mode t z. (Off): Does not use Face Detection. (Auto): Automatically selects and focuses on a priority face. (Child Priority): Detects and shoots with priority on a child's face. (Adult Priority): Detects...can select which subject takes priority when focusing. 1 Press the MENU button. Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection) The camera detects the face of the subject and focuses on the face you press z, the priority face moves one face to the rightmost face, then...
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... press again. (Self-Timer 2sec): Shooting starts after a 10-second delay. Using the self-timer 1 Press (Self-Timer) 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 control button, then select the desired mode with v/V t z. (Self-Timer Off): Not using the self-timer. (Self-Timer 10sec): Shooting starts after a two-second delay. Normally, put the camera in the image. Note • Macro mode is fixed to include yourself in this setting if you...
... press again. (Self-Timer 2sec): Shooting starts after a 10-second delay. Using the self-timer 1 Press (Self-Timer) 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 control button, then select the desired mode with v/V t z. (Self-Timer Off): Not using the self-timer. (Self-Timer 10sec): Shooting starts after a two-second delay. Normally, put the camera in the image. Note • Macro mode is fixed to include yourself in this setting if you...