Sony DSC-W290 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 - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 2
these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-W270/W275/W290 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. • Keep the battery pack - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 3
by Sony. • Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. [ Battery charger Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 4
cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 5
case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. 5GB - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 6
the camera 8 Getting started 10 Checking the accessories supplied 10 Identifying parts 11 Charging the battery pack 12 Inserting the battery Macro 25 Using the self-timer 25 Selecting a flash mode 26 Changing the screen display 26 Selecting the image size to match the usage 27 Using the - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 7
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 - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 8
black and/ or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process, and do not affect the recording. • When the battery level becomes low, the lens might stop moving. Insert a charged battery pack and turn on the camera - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 9
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 camera or recording media, etc. On illustrations Illustrations used in this manual are of the DSC-W290 unless noted otherwise. 9GB - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 10
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 application software - "Cyber-shot Handbook" - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) x Using - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 11
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 Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. S Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 12
partially charged. Battery pack 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour after the CHARGE lamp turns off, the charge will last slightly longer (full charge). For customers in the USA and Canada Plug CHARGE - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 13
remove the battery pack from the battery charger. • Be sure to use the battery pack or the battery charger of the genuine Sony brand. x Battery life and number of images you can record/view Shooting still images Viewing still images DSC-W290 DSC-W270/W275 DSC-W290 DSC-W270/W275 Battery life (min - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 14
Stick Duo" media (sold separately). With the terminal side facing the lens, insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media until it clicks into place. 3 Insert the battery pack. Insert the battery while pressing the lever in the direction of the arrow. 4 Close the cover. 14GB - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 15
x To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" media Access lamp Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack. x Checking the remaining battery charge A remaining charge indicator appears on the upper left of the LCD screen. Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then push the - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 16
Getting started Setting the clock 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. The camera is turned on. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. 2 Select a setting item with v/ V on the control button, then - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 17
Getting started 5 Select your desired area with b/B on the control button, then press z. 6 Select [OK], then press z. Note • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using "PMB" in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 18
Power) button. To shoot movies, set the mode dial to (Movie Mode) (page 30). 2 Hold the camera steady as illustrated. • Press the T button to zoom in, W button to zoom out. ON/OFF the lens). 4 Press the shutter button fully down. The image is shot. 18GB Shutter button SteadyShot mark AE/AF lock - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 19
Viewing images 1 Press the (Playback) button. The last image shot is displayed. • When images on the "Memory Stick Duo" media recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in [Folder View] (page 34). x Selecting next/previous image Select an image with B (next)/b - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 20
] t Select [Auto] or [Off]. zOn Easy Viewing mode When you press the (Playback) button with the mode dial set to (Easy Shooting), the playback screen text becomes larger and easier to see. In addition, the functions that can be used are limited. (Delete) button: You can delete the currently - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 21
• Even if you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image, then returns to Smile Shutter mode. (Smile) button cover the eyes with the bangs. 2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible. The detection rate is higher when the eyes are - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 22
Auto Adjustment). 2 Aim the camera at the subject. 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 LCD screen. Scene Recognition icon - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 23
with the face and background brightness and contrast adjusted (DROplus) When shooting with Scene Recognition set to [Advanced], the camera automatically takes two shots when (Portrait) is recognized. An image without closed eyes is automatically selected, displayed, and recorded. Using shooting - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 24
Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection) The camera detects the face of the subject and focuses on it. You can select which subject takes priority when focusing. 1 Press the MENU button. MENU button 2 - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 25
adjusts the focus with priority on close-up subjects. Set Macro On when shooting close subjects. Note • Macro mode is fixed to [Auto] when the camera is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode or Movie Mode. Using the self-timer 1 Press (Self-Timer) on the control button, then select the desired mode - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 26
when the camera is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode. • You cannot use the flash during burst or bracket shooting. Changing the screen display 1 Press DISP (screen display) on outside light, adjust the screen brightness up. However, the battery power may decrease faster under such condition. 26GB - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 27
Selecting the image size to match the usage The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 28
media. • When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When an image shot with other cameras is played back on this camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. Using the Shooting mode that matches the scene (Scene Selection - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 29
scenes with the blueness of the water captured more vividly. (Snow): Shoots snow scenes in white more clearly. (Fireworks): Shoots fireworks in all their splendor. (Underwater): Shoots underwater in natural colors when the water-proof case is attached. 29GB - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 30
) on the control button to select a movie to view. 2 Press z. Button z B b V Playback feature Pause Fast forward Fast rewind Displays the volume control screen. Adjust the volume with v/V. x Image size The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data used per - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 31
movie files. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Internal memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera Size Approx. 11 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 1280×720(Fine) - 0:03:00 0:06:40 0:13:50 0:28 - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 32
image (Image Index) 1 Press the (Playback) button to display an image, then press (Image Index) button. • Press (Image Index) button again to display an index screen with even more images. 2 Select an image with v/V/b/B on the control button. • To return to the single-image - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 33
To transfer music files, install the "Music Transfer" software (supplied) to your computer (page 40), then follow the steps below. 1 Press MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Download Music] t [OK]. 2 Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer. 3 Start and operate "Music Transfer - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 34
z. (Date View): Displays images by the date. (Event View): Analyzes the dates shots and frequency, automatically organizes the images into groups and displays them. (Favorites): Displays images • When you cannot play back images recorded with other cameras, view the images in [Folder View]. 34GB - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 35
Deleting images Deleting images 1 Press (Playback) button to display an image, then press (Delete) button. (Delete) button 2 Press v/V on the control button to select the desired setting. All in Date Range: You can delete all images in the displayed date range. According to the View Mode, this item - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 36
Deleting all images (Format) You can delete all data stored on "Memory Stick Duo" media or the internal memory. If a "Memory Stick Duo" media is inserted, all data stored on the "Memory Stick Duo" media are deleted. If no "Memory Stick Duo" media is inserted, all data stored in the internal memory - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 37
a PictBridge compliant printer, you can print images by the following procedure. First, set the camera to enable USB connection between the camera and the printer. 1 Connect the camera to the printer with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). 2 Turn on the printer. After the connection is - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 38
print shop. How to copy: Press MENU t (Settings) t [OK]. ("Memory Stick" Tool) t [Copy] t For details, consult your photo printing service shop. zSuperimposing dates on images This camera does not include a function for superimposing a date on an image. The reason for this is to prevent the date - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 39
more than ever by taking advantage of the software, and "PMB" is included on a CD-ROM (supplied). There are more functions, in addition to those listed below, for enjoying your images. For details, see the "PMB Guide" (page 41). Import to computer Media service Uploading the image to the media - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 40
) You can install the software (supplied) using the following supported. 2 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. 3 Click [Install]. The "Choose Setup Language" screen appears. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 41
t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. Connecting to other devices Notes • Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal from the camera while the camera is operating or while "Accessing..." appears on the screen of the camera. Doing so may corrupt the data. • When using a battery - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 42
computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for importing images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X (v10.1 to v10.5) USB jack: Provided as standard Recommended environment for using "Music Transfer" OS (pre - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 43
settings Changing the operation sounds You can set the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select (Settings) with V on the control button, then press z. MENU button the volume, select [Low]. Off: Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Changing camera settings 43GB - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 44
camera is in shooting or playback mode. Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen movie scene mode. ( Auto/ High Sensitivity/ Underwater) Sets the image size. (///////) REC Mode EV BRK±1.0EV) Adjusts exposure manually. (-2.0EV to +2.0EV) Selects a luminous sensitivity. (Auto/ - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 45
White Balance Adjusts the colors when shooting underwater. ( Auto/ Underwater 1, Underwater 2) Focus Changes the focus method. ( Multi AF/ Center AF/ ) Spot AF/0.5 m/1.0 m/3.0 m/7.0 m/ Metering Mode Sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. ( Multi/ Center/ Spot - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 46
x MENU in viewing mode Item (Slideshow) (Date List) (Event List) (View Mode) (Filter by Faces) (Add / Remove Favorites) (Retouch) (Multi-Purpose Resize) (Delete) (Protect) (Print) (Rotate) (Select Folder) (Settings) Description Plays back images in succession along with effects and music. - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 47
Auto Review Description The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. Sets whether or not to display the grid lines on the screen. Selects the digital zoom mode. Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a conversion lens. When the camera - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 48
Selects whether or not to display the function guide when you operate the camera. Initializes settings to their default settings. Sets whether Definition) TV. Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge-compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal. - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 49
icons displayed on the screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. You can change the screen display using DISP (screen display) on the control button (page 26). When shooting still images A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • The - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 50
+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 number Recorded date/time of the playback image z STOP z PLAY Function guide for playing image bB BACK/NEXT Selecting images V VOLUME Adjusting volume - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 51
D Display C:32:00 Indication Self-timer Self-diagnosis display Destination Overheating warning Conversion Lens Face Detection Burst/Bracket Management file full AF range finder frame +2.0EV 500 F3.5 N 35° 37' 32" N 139° 44' 31" E Spot metering cross hair Exposure value Shutter speed Aperture - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 52
and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Click "Cyber-shot Handbook". "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide", which contains information on accessories for the camera, is installed at the same time. 3 Start "Cyber-shot Handbook" from the shortcut on the desktop. x For Macintosh users 1 Turn on - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 53
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the screen, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook." 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re- - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 54
is discharged. Insert the charged battery pack (page 12). • The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one. Cannot charge the battery pack while it is inside the camera. • You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (sold separately). Use the battery charger (supplied) to charge the - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 55
on your computer. • No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras. • The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection. • You may not be able to play back some images stored on - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 56
, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired. On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera. On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with an - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 57
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 dots: 230 400 (960 × 240) dots [Power, general] Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 58
CSGE battery charger Power g (1.9 oz) Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 Used battery: Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage: DC 4.2 specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks • The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. , "Cyber-shot used in this manual are, in - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 59
59GB Others - Sony DSC-W290 | Instruction Manual - Page 60
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in China
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© 2009 Sony Corporation
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.
GB
Getting started
Shooting/viewing
images
Using shooting
functions
Using viewing
functions
Deleting images
Connecting to other
devices
Changing camera
settings