User manual SONY CYBERSHOT DSC-W690

[. . . ] 4-421-444-12(1) Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual DSC-W690 English Learning more about the camera (“Cyber-shot User Guide”) “Cyber-shot User Guide” is an on-line manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. http://www. sony. net/SonyInfo/Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for the model name of your camera within the support page. • Check the model name on the bottom of your camera. Checking the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. [. . . ] • BC-TRN2 battery charger (sold separately) is able to quick-charge the NP-BN rechargeable battery pack supplied with this model. BC-TRN battery charger (sold separately) is not able to quick-charge the NP-BN rechargeable battery pack supplied with this model. GB 9 x Battery life and number of images you can record/ view Battery life (min. ) Shooting still images Viewing still images Shooting movies Notes • The number of images that can be recorded is an approximate number when shooting with a fully charged battery pack. • The number of images that can be recorded is when shooting under the following conditions: – Using Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media (sold separately). – When a fully charged battery pack (supplied) is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). 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. GB 12 Setting the clock ON/OFF (Power) Control button Select items: v/V/b/B Set: z the ON/OFF (Power) button. 1 Press Date & Time setting is displayed when you press the ON/OFF (Power) button for the first time. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. 2 Select a desired language. a desired geographic location by following the 3 Select on-screen instructions, then press z. [Date & Time Format], [Summer Time] and 4 Set [Date & Time], then press [OK]. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. following the instructions on the screen. Resolution] is set to [High]. GB 13 Shooting still images/movies Shutter button W/T (Zoom) Mode switch : Still image : Sweep Panorama : Movie Shooting still images W: zoom out T: zoom in the shutter button halfway down to focus. 1 Press When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. 2 Press the shutter button fully down. Shooting movies the shutter button fully down to start recording. the shutter button fully down again to stop 2 Press recording. Notes • The operating sound of the lens is recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie. • You can shoot continuously for approximately 29 minutes at a time when the temperature is 25°C (77°F) and camera is set to the factory settings. When shooting stops, you can press the shutter button again to restart shooting. Depending on the temperature when shooting, recording may automatically stop to protect the camera (page 23). • The panoramic shooting range may be reduced, depending on the subject or the way it is shot. Therefore even when [360°] is set for panoramic shooting, the recorded image may be less than 360 degrees. GB 14 Viewing images W: zoom out T: zoom in (Playback) Control button / (Delete) Select images: B (next)/b (previous) Set: z the (Playback) button. 1 Press • 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 1 Press / (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with v on the control button, then press z. x Returning to shooting images Press the shutter button halfway down. GB 15 In-Camera Guide This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. MENU / (In-Camera Guide) 1 Press the MENU button. an item whose description you want to view, then 2 Select press the / (In-Camera Guide) button. The operation guide for the selected function is displayed. [. . . ] Furthermore, the recording media may become unusable or image data may be damaged. Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject to rocking vibration • Near a location that generates strong radio waves, emits radiation or is strongly magnetic place. • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. [. . . ]