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Digital Still Camera / Instruction Manual GB
Cámara fotografía digital / Manual de instrucciones ES
DSC-W560
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English Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-W560 Serial No. ______________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INST
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� 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 out of the reach of small children. � Keep the battery pack dry. � Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended 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 c
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For Customers in the U.S.A. UL is an internationally recognized safety organization. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only. [ Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W560 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Tele
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For Customers in Europe [ Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. GB This product has been tested and found compliant with
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[ Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring th
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Refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF) on supplied CD-ROM For details on advanced operations, please read “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF) on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. GB For Windows users: 1 Click [Handbook] t [Install]. 2 Start “Handbook” from the shortcut on the desktop. For Macintosh users: 1 Select the [Handbook] folder and copy “Handbook.pdf” stored in the [GB] folder to your computer. 2 After copying is complete, double-click “Handbook.pd
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Identifying parts A ON/OFF (Power) button B Shutter button C Flash D Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator E Lens F Microphone G LCD screen H For shooting: W/T (Zoom) button For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button I Mode switch J Hook for wrist strap K (Playback) button L / (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button M MENU button N Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z Menu off: DISP/ / / O Speaker P Tripod receptacle � Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) lo
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Charging the battery pack For customers in the USA For customers in countries/regions and Canada other than the USA and Canada Power cord Plug (Mains lead) GB CHARGE lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished (normal charge) Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 1 � You can charge the battery even when it is partially charged. Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall 2 socket). � If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour after the CHARGE lamp tu
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x Battery life and number of images you can record/ view Battery life Number of images Shooting (still images) Approx. 115 min. Approx. 230 images Viewing (still images) Approx. 260 min. Approx. 5200 images Shooting (movies) Approx. 80 min. — Notes � The number of images that can be recorded is an approximate number when shooting with a fully charged battery pack. The number may be less depending on the circumstances. � The number of images that can be recorded is when shooting under the follo
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Inserting the battery pack/a memory card (sold separately) GB Eject lever Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. Open the cover. 1 Insert the memory card (sold separately). 2 � With the notched corner facing down as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Insert the battery pack. 3 � While pressing the battery eject lever, insert the battery pack as illustrated. Make sure that the battery eject lever locks after insertion. Close the cover. 4 � Closing the cover wit
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� When recording movies, it is recommended that you use Mark2 “Memory Stick Duo” media and Class 4 or faster SD cards. x To remove the memory card/battery pack Memory card: Push the memory card in once. Battery pack: Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack. Note � Never remove the memory card/battery pack when the access lamp (page 8) is lit. This may cause damage to data in the memory card/internal memory. Setting the clock ON/OFF (Power) Control button Select item
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When an [In-Camera Guide] introductory message is 5 appeared on the screen, press [OK]. Shooting still images/movies Shutter button GB W: zoom out T: zoom in Mode switch : Still image : Movie Shooting still images Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. 1 When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. Press the shutter button fully down. 2 Shooting movies Press the shutter button fully down to start recording. 1 � Use the zoom button to change the zoom scale. Pre
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Viewing images W: zoom out T: zoom in (Playback) Control button / (Delete) Select images: B (next)/b (previous) Set: z Press the (Playback) button. 1 � When images on a memory card recorded with other cameras are played back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears. x Selecting next/previous image Select an image with B (next)/b (previous) on the control button. Press z in the center of the control button to view movies. x Deleting an image 1Press / (Delete) button.
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In-Camera Guide This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. GB / (In-Camera Guide) Press the / (In-Camera Guide) button. 1 � When viewing images, [Delete/In-Camera Guide] is displayed. Select [In-Camera Guide]. Select a search method from [In-Camera Guide]. 2 Shoot/playback guide: Search for various operation functions in shooting/viewing mode. Icon guide: Search the function and meaning of displayed icons. Troubl
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Introduction of other functions Other functions used when shooting or playing back can be operated using the Control button or MENU button on the camera. This camera is equipped with a Function Guide that allows you to easily select from the functions. While displaying the guide, try the other functions. Control button MENU Function Guide x Control button DISP (Screen Display Settings): Allows you to change the screen display. (Self-Timer): Allows you to use the self-timer. (Smile Shutter)
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Burst Settings Select single-image mode or burst mode. EV Adjust the exposure manually. ISO Adjust the luminous sensitivity. White Balance Adjust color tones of an image. Underwater White Adjust the color tones of an image shot underwater. Balance GB Focus Select the focus method. Select the metering mode that sets which part of the Metering Mode subject to measure to determine the exposure. Set to automatically detect shooting conditions in Scene Recognition Intelligent Auto mode. Soft Skin E
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Select a folder which contains the images you want to Select Folder play back. In-Camera Guide Search the camera’s functions according to your needs. x Setting items If you press the MENU button while shooting or during playback, (Settings) is provided as a final selection. You can change the default settings on the (Settings) screen. AF Illuminator/Grid Line/Disp. Resolution/Digital Zoom/ Shooting Settings Auto Orientation/Red Eye Reduction/Blink Alert Beep/Language Setting/Function Guide/D
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x Movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for all movie files. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes. The maximum size of a movie file is up to approximately 2 GB. (h (hour), m (minute), s (second)) Capacity Internal memory Memory card GB Approx. 27 MB 2 GB Size 1280×720(Fine) — 25m (20m) 1280×720(Standard) — 40m (25m) VGA 1m 1h 20m (45s) (1h) The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. � The recordable time
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Notes on using the camera Changing the language setting To change the language setting, press MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Language Setting]. On use and care Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens. Notes on recording/playback � Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. � The camera is neither dust-
