Sony DSC-W560 User Manual [en, es]

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DSC-W560

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 INSTRUCTIONS

If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

CAUTION

[ Battery pack

If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions.

• Do not disassemble.

• Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it.

• Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.

• Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.

• Do not incinerate or dispose of 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 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 connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).

For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

[ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

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 following 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.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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,

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 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 are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly 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 accordance 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 interference 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/TV technician for help.

The supplied interface 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 of FCC Rules.

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

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.

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

[ Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.

[ Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the 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)

please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the 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 the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,

[ 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.

potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In 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 will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information 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.

By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

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.

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.pdf”.

Checking the accessories supplied

• 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 software – “Cyber-shot Handbook”

• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)

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) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur.

Q Battery/memory card cover R Memory card slot S Access lamp T Multi connector U Battery insertion slot V Battery eject lever

(Type3a)

Charging the battery pack

For customers in the USA and Canada

Plug

CHARGE lamp

Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished (normal charge)

Insert the battery pack into the battery charger.

• You can charge the battery even when it is partially charged.

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).

Charging time

Full charge time: approx. 245 min. Normal charge time: approx. 185 min.

Notes

• The above charging times apply when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances.

• Connect the battery charger to 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 to use the battery pack or the battery charger of the genuine Sony brand.

For customers in countries/regions other than the USA and Canada

Power cord (Mains lead)

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 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 CIPA standard, and is for shooting under the following conditions. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging 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 life for movies is when shooting under the following conditions: – Recording mode: 720 FINE – When continuous shooting ends because of set limits (page 19), press the shutter

button down again and continue shooting. Shooting functions such as the zoom do not operate.

Inserting the battery pack/a memory card (sold separately)

Eject lever

Ensure the notched corner faces correctly.

Open the cover.

Insert the memory card (sold separately).

• With the notched corner facing down as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place.

Insert the battery pack.

• 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.

• Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the camera.

Memory cards that you can use

Memory card For still images For movies

Memory Stick PRO Duo aa

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo aa Memory Stick Duo a — SD memory card aa

SDHC memory card aa SDXC memory card aa

• In this manual, products in A are collectively referred to as “Memory Stick Duo” media.

• In this manual, products in B are collectively referred to as SD cards.

• When recording movies, it is recommended that you use Mark2 “Memory Stick Duo” media and Class 4 or faster SD cards.

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 items: v/V/b/B Set: z

Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.

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.

Set [Date & Time Format], [Daylight Savings] and

[Date & Time], then press [OK].

• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.

Select the desired area following the instructions on the

screen, then press z t [OK].

Select the desired display color and display resolution

mode, following the instructions on the screen.

When an [In-Camera Guide] introductory message is

appeared on the screen, press [OK].

Shooting still images/movies

Shutter button

Mode switch

: Still image : Movie

Shooting still images

Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights.

Press the shutter button fully down.

Shooting movies

Press the shutter button fully down to start recording.

• Use the zoom button to change the zoom scale.

Press the shutter button fully down again to stop

recording.

W: zoom out T: zoom in

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 21).

Viewing images

W: zoom out T: zoom in

(Playback)

Control button

/ (Delete)

Select images: B (next)/b (previous) Set: z

Press the (Playback) button.

• When images on a memory card recorded with other cameras are played back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears.

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.

Deleting an image

1 Press / (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with v on the control button, then press z.

Returning to shooting images

Press the shutter button halfway down.

In-Camera Guide

This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs.

(In-Camera Guide)

Press the / (In-Camera Guide) button.

• When viewing images, [Delete/In-Camera Guide] is displayed. Select

[In-Camera Guide].

Select a search method from [In-Camera Guide].

Shoot/playback guide: Search for 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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Sony DSC-W560 User Manual [en, es]

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

English

Refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF) on supplied CD-ROM

Checking the accessories supplied

Identifying parts

Charging the battery pack

Inserting the battery pack/a memory card (sold separately)

Setting the clock

Shooting still images/movies

Viewing images

In-Camera Guide