Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 User manual

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Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers arc located on the bottom. Record tile serial number in tile
space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. DSC-W560
Serial No.
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
-SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIREORELECTRIC
SHOCK,CAREFULLYFOLLOWTHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
If the sllape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the
proper configuration for tile power outlet.
Battery pack
It the baltery pack is mishandled, the batlcry pack can bursl, cause a fire or c\cn chemical
bums. Obsel-x e the following cautions.
• Do not disassemble.
• Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to ally shock or force such as
hammering, dropping or stepping on it.
• Do not short circuit and do not allow metal o[_iects to come into contact with tile battery
terminals.
• Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (141}°F) such as ill direct sunlight or in a
car parked in tile sun.
• Do not incinerate or dispose of ill fire.
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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 lmnp is not lit, tile buttery tirol-get is not disconnected from the A(
power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some
trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by
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RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion battclies art.' recycl_d_le.
You can help preserve our environment by returning your used
rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location near(st
you.
For more infommtion regaMing recycling of rechargeable batteries.
call toll free
1-800_822-8837. or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
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Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
Battery pack
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the l'tHlowing
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, inchlding interference that may cause undesired operation.
This (lass B digital apparatus complies with Canadian I( ES-0tI3.
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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 (ustomer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669).
The number below is lk_r the F(( 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.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Partl 5 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
l\Hlowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CAUTION
You arc ca/itioned that any changes or modifications not cxpl-cssly approved in this manual
could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses. and can radiate radio frequency
energy and. if not installed and used in accoMance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However. there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interl\.rence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on. the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio_V technician for help.
GB The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the
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Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan ]Viinato-ku Tokyo,
108-0075 Japan. Tile Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61. 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please l-<,f<,rto the addresses given in separate service or guarantee
doculnents.
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EM(
Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 f<,et).
Attention
The electromagnetic fields at tile specific lYequencies may influence tile picture and sound
of this unit.
Notice
If static electricity or d<'ctromagn<'tism causes data transl\,r to discontinue midway (fail),
restart tile application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB. etc.)
again.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in
the European Union and other European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on tile product or on its packaging indicates that Ibis product
shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be banded oxer to
tile applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By, ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for tile environment and hulnal]
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserx e natural
r_.sources. For more detailed inl\_rmation about recycling of this product.
please contact your local (ivic Office. your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased tile product.
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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 th:*t the battery
i:)rovided with Ibis product shMl not be treated as household waste.
On certain batteries Ibis symbol might be used in combination with a
chelnical sylnboh Tile chelnical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are
added if the batlery contains more than 0.O005c/¢ mercury or 0.004cA lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potentially negative consequences lor tile environment and human health which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of tile battery. The recycling of the
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that lor safety, performance or data integrity masons require a
permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by
qualified service staff only. To ensure that tile battery will be treated properly, band over
tile product at end-ol-lilc to the applicable collection point for tile recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view tile section on how to remove the battery from the
product sately.
Hand tile battery over to tile applicable collection point lk_r the recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed ilfformation about recycling of this product or battery, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment lor your salcty and
convenience.
Should the fuse ill the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of tile same rating as the
supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with all @ or _?
mark) must be used.
If tile plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse cover alter you change the fuse. Never use tile plug without tile fuse cover. If you
should lose tile fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
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For delails 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.
For Windows users:
@ Click IHandbook] -_ [Install].
@ Star1 "Handbook" from the shortcut on the desktop.
For Macintosh users:
(_) Select the [Handbook] fohlcr and copy "Handbook.pdf" stored in the [GB]
folder to your computer.
@ Afler copying is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf".
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Battery charger BC-CSN/BC-CSNB (1)
Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) (1)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-BN1 (1)
USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1)
Wrist strap (1)
CD-ROM (1)
Cyber-shot application soflware
"Cyber-shot Handbook"
• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)
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[] ON/OFF (Power) button
[] Shutter button
[] Flash
[] Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter
lamp/AF illuminator
[] Lens
[] Microphone
[] LCD screen
[] For shooting: W/T (Zoom)
button
For vievdng: O. (Playback
zoom) button/_ (Index) button
[] Mode switch
[] Hook for wrist strap
[] {_- (Playback) button
[] ?1_ (In-Camera Guidc/Delete)
button
[] MENU button
[] Control button
Menu on: A/,/_I/I_/O
Menu off: DISP/_v)/(_/_
[] Speaker
[] Tripod receptacle
• Use a tripod with a screw less
than 5.5 mm (7132 inches) long.
Otherwise, you cannot firmly
secure tile camera, and damage to
tile camera may occur.
[] Battery/memory card cover
[] Memory card slot
[] Access lamp
[] Multi connector (Type3a)
[] Battery insertion slot
[] Battery eject lever
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For customers in the USA For customers in countries/regions
and Canada other than the USA and Canada
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Off: Charging finished (normal charge)
1Insert the battery pack into the battery charger.
• You can charge the battery even when it is partially charged.
2Connect 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).
Charging time
Full charge time: approx. 245 rain.
Normal charge time: approx. 185 rain.
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•The above charging times apply when charging a [Mly depleted battery pack at a
temperature nf 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of
use and circumstances.
• Connect the battery charger tn the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).
• When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall
outlet (wall socket), and remove the battery pack from the battery charger.
• Be sure tn use the battery pack or the battery charger of the gelmine Sony brand.
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Battery life and number of images you can record/
view
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Shooling/still images) Approx. 115 rain. Approx. 230 images
Viewing/still images) Approx. 260 min. Approx. 5200 images
Shooling (movies) Approx. 80 min.
• The number of images that can be recorded is an approximate nmnber 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 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).
• The number of still images that can be recorded is based on the C1PA standard,
and is for shooting under the following conditions.
(CIPA: Camera & lmaging Products Association)
- DISP (Screen Display Settings) is set to [Normal].
Shooting once every 30 seconds.
The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends.
-The flash strobes once every two times.
The power turns on and off once every ten times.
• The battery lili2 for movies is when shooting under the lollowing conditions:
Recording mode: 721)FINE
When continuous shooting ends because of set limits (page 19), press the shutter
button down again and continue shooting. Shooting flmctions such as the zoom
do not operate.
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1Open the cover.
2Insert the memory card (sold separately).
•With the notched comer facing dov4_ as illustrated, insert the memory
card until it clicks into place.
3 Insert the battery pack.
• While pressing the battery eject lever, insert the battery pack as
illustrated. Make sure that the battery eject lever locks afler insertion.
4Close the cover.
• Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the
camera.
Memory cards that you can use
Memory Stick PRO Duo O O
AMemory Stick PRO-HG Duo 0 0
Memory Stick Duo O
SD memory card 0 0
B SDHC memory card O O
SDXC memory card O O
•In this nlanual, producls in A are colleclively re[im'ed to as "Memory Stick Duo"
media. 6B
•In this mantla], producls in B are collectively reflm'ed to as SD cards. 11

•When recording movies, it is recommended lhat you use Mark2 "Memory Stick
Duo" media and Class 4 or lasler SD cards.
gTo 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.
•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.
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ON/OFF (Power)
oon.o,bu.on
Sc'lect ire'ms: A/Y/41iI_
Set: •
Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.
Date & Time setting is displayed when you press the ON/OFF (Power)
butlon for Ihe first lime.
• It may take time l'or the power to turn on and allow operation.
Set [Date & Time Format], [Daylight Savings] and
[Date & Time], then press [OK].
• Midnighl is indicat,:d as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
Select the desired area following the instructions on the
screen, then press • --* [OK].
Select the desired display color and display resolution
mode, following the instructions on the screen.

5 Whenantin-CameraGuide]introductorymessageis
appearedonthescreen,press[OK].
Shutter button
I W: z( (l]q Otlt
Mode switch _ _ T: zoom in
_: Still image
_t_: Movie
Shooting still images
1Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
When the image is in lk)cus, a beep sounds and the • indicator lights.
2Press the shutter button fully down.
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Shooting movies
1Press the shutter button fully down to start recording.
•Use the zoom button to change the zoom scale.
2 Press the shutter button fully down again to stop
recording.
• The operating sound of the lens is recorded when the zoom function operates
while shonting 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 tn the lactory settings. When
shnoting strips, ynn can press the shutter button again to restart shooting.
Depending on the temperature when shnoting, recording may automatically stop 6B
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Selecl images: I_(next)/_l (_revious)
Set: •
1Press the _ (Playback) button.
• When imagcs on a memory card recorded wilh od_er cameras are played
back on this camera, the registration screen l'or the data file appears.
Selecting next/previous image
Scqect an image with I_ (next)/_l (previous) on the control button. Press • in
the center of the control button to view movies.
Deleting an image
(_ Press ?/_ (Delete) button.
@ Select [This hnage] with • on the control button, then press •.
Returning to shooting images
Press the shutter button halfway down.
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This camera contains an internal l'tmction guide. This allows you to search the
camera's l'tmctions accerding to your needs.
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_- ?/_
(h>Camera Guide)
In-Camera Guide
1Press the ?/_ (In-Camera Guide) button.
• When viewing images, IDelc'te/h_-Camc'ra Guide'] is displayc'd. Select
[In-Camera Guide].
2Select a search method from [In-Camera Guide].
Shoot/playback guide: Search ['or various operation functions in
shooting/viewing mode.
Icon guide: Search the function and meaning of displayed icons.
Troubleshooting: Search common problems and their solution.
Objective guide: Search functions according to your needs.
Keyword: Search functions by key words.
History: Display the last 12 items displayed in [In-Camera Guide].
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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.
Functior Guide
Control button
DISP (Screen Display Settings): Allov_s you to change the screen display.
(Self-Timer): Allows you to use the self-timer.
O (Smile Shutter): Allows you to use the Smile Shutter mode.
,_ (Flash): Allows you to select a flash mode for still images.
Menu Items
Shooting
REC Mode
Scene Selection
Easy Mode
Movie shooting
scene
Panorama
Shooting Scene
Shooting Direction
Image Size/
Panorama Image
16 Size
Select recording mode.
Select pre-set settings to match various scene conditions.
Shoot still images using minimal lhnctions.
Select Underwater mode or Auto when shooting movies.
Select Sweep Panorama mode or Underwater Sweep
Panorama mode when shooting panoramic images.
Set the direction to pan the camera when shooting Sweep
Panorama images.
Select the image size for still images, panoramic images
or movie files.

Burst Settings Selecl single-image mode or burst mode.
EV Adjust the exposure manually.
ISO Adjust the luminous sensitivity.
White Balance Adjust color lones ol tin image.
Underwater White Adjust the color tones o] tin image shot underwater.
Balance
Focus Selecl lhe locus melhod.
Metering Mode Selecl lhe metering mode lhat sels which part or"the
subjecl to measure lo delermine the exposure.
Sel to automalically detect shooling conditions in
Scene Recognition lmelligent Auto mode.
Soft Skin Effect Sel the Soft Skin Effect andthe elTect level.
Smile Detection Sel the Smile Shutler lunction sensitivily lor delecling
Sensitivity smiles.
Face Detection Selecl lo detect laces and adjusl various settings
aulomatically.
DRO Sel DRO functioll to c(trrecl the brightness and contrast
and improve the image qnalily.
Anti Blink Sel to automalically shool two images and select image
in which file eyes tire nol blinking.
In-Camera Guide Searchthe camera's functions according to your needs.
Viewing
Sel the lext-size increases and till indicalors become
Easy Mode easier lo see.
Slideshow Selecl a melhod of continuous playback.
View Mode Selecl lhe display formal for images.
Retouch Relouch an image using various effecls.
Delete Delete an image.
Protect Prolecl the images.
DPOF Add a print order mark to a still image.
Rotate Rotale a still image to the left or righl.
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Select Folder Selecl a folder which c{mlains the images you want lo
play back.
In-Camera Guide Search the camera's functions according to your needs.
_-_Setting items
It"you press the MENU button while shooting or during playback,
(Seltings) is provided as a final selection. You can change the del'ault
settings on the _ (Settings) screen.
AF llluminalor/Grid Line/Disp. Resolulion/Digilal Zoom/
Shooting Settings Auto Orientalion/Red Eye Reduction/Blink Alert
Beep/Language Setting/Funclion Guide/Display color/
q'_ Demo Mode/hfilialize/COMPONENT/Video Out/USB
Main Settings Connecl/LUN Setting/Download Music/Empty Music/
Power Save/Eye-Fi
Formal/Create REC. F(4der/Change REC. Folder/Delele
Memory Card REC. Folder/Copy/File Number
Tool"'
Area Seuing/Date & Time Setling
Clock Settings
11a memory card is nol inserted, _ (Internal Memory Tool) will be displayed and
only [Formaq and [File Number] can be selecled.
The number of slill images and recordable time may vary depending on the
shooting conditions and the memory card.
Still images
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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 (secnnd))
1280x720(Fiue)
1280x720(Standard)
VGA hn
(45s)
The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time.
25111
(2Ore)
40m
(25m)
Ih 20m
(lh)
• The recordable time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR
(Variable Bit Rate), which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the
shooting scene. When you record a fast-mnving subject, the image is clearer but
the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required fnr recording.
The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject
or the image size settings.
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Changing the language setting
To change the language selling, press MENU _ _ (Settings) -_ ?T (Main
Settings) _ [Language Setting].
On use and care
Avnid rough handling, disassemhling, nlndil_ing, ph3_sical shock, or impact such as
hammering, drnpping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Notes on recording/playback
• Befnre you start recnrding, make a trial recnrding to make snre that the camera is
working correctly.
• The camera is neither dust-prnnf, nor splash-proof, nor water-prnnL
• Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water enters inside the camera, a
mallhnction may occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be repaired.
• Do not aim the camera at the sun nr other bright light. It may cause the
mallhnctinu of the camera.
• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera.
• Dn not shake or strike the camera. It may cause a malfunctinn and you may not be
able to record images. Furthennnre, the recording media may become unnsable or
image data may be damaged.
Do not use/store the camera in the following places
• In ;m extremel2r hot, cold nr humid place
In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become
defnnned and this may cause a malfunction.
• Under direct sunlight or near a heater
The camera body may become discolored or defnrmed, and this may cause a
mallunctiou.
• In a locatiou subject to rocking vibration
• Near a location that generates strong radio waves, emits radiation or is strongly
magnetic place. Otherwise, the camera may not properly record nr play back
images.
• In sandy or dusty places
Be carefld not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to
mallhnctinu, and in some cases this malflmctinn cannot be repaired.
On carrying
Do not sit down in a chair or nther place with the camera in the hack pocket nf your
trousers or skirt, as this may cause malflmctinn or damage the camera.
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