Sony Camera Cyber Shot Dsc W610 Instruction Manual

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Inserting the battery pack/a memory card (sold 
separately)
1Open the cover.
2Insert the memory card (sold separately). With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card 
until it clicks into place.
3Insert the battery pack. Align the battery pack with the guide arrow inside the battery insertion 
slot. Then, insert the battery pack until the battery eject lever locks into 
place.
4Close the cover. Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the 
camera.
Ensure the notched corner faces correctly.Eject lever 
						

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xMemory cards that you can use
 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 card.
 When recording movies, it is recommended that you use Mark2 “Memory Stick 
Duo” media and Class 2 or faster SD cards.
xTo 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.
Memory cardFor still imagesFor movies
AMemory Stick PRO Duoaa
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duoaa
Memory Stick Duoa—
BSD memory cardaa
SDHC memory cardaa
SDXC memory cardaa
Note 
						

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Setting the date and time
1Press 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.
2Set [Date & Time Format] and [Date & Time], then 
press [OK].
 Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
3Select the desired display color and display resolution 
mode, following the instructions on the screen.
Select items: v/V/b/BSet: zControl button ON/OFF (Power) 
						

							
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Shooting still images
Shooting movies
 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.
Shooting still images/movies
1Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the  z indicator lights.
2Press the shutter button fully down.
1Press the shutter button fully down to start recording. Use the zoom button to adjust the zoom before recording.
2Press the shutter button fully down again to stop 
recording.
Note
Mode switch
Shutter button
W: zoom out
T: zoom in
: Still image : Sweep Panorama
: Movie 
						

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xSelecting 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.
xDeleting an image
1Press   (Delete) button.
2Select [This Image] with v on the control button, then press z.
xReturning to shooting images
Press the shutter button halfway down.
Viewing images
1Press the   (Playback) button. The last image shot is displayed.
 (Delete)
Control button  (Playback)
W: zoom out
T: zoom in
Select images: B (next)/b (previous)
Set: z 
						

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A
BC
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List of icons displayed on the screen 
(When shooting still images)
Battery remaining
Low battery warning
Image size
Scene Selection
Shooting mode
Scene Recognition icon
White balance
Metering Mode
Vibration warning
Scene Recognition
DRO
Smile Detection 
Sensitivity indicator
 ×1.4  
 Zoom scaling
zAE/AF lock
ISO400ISO number
NR slow shutter
125Shutter speed
F2.8Aperture value
+2.0EVExposure Value
AF range finder frame 
indicator
Recording folder
96Number of recordable 
images
100MinRecordable time
Recording Media 
(Memory card, internal 
memory)
Flash mode
Red-eye reduction
Flash charging
Self-timer
C:32:00Self-diagnosis display
Face Detection
Burst Settings
Overheating warning
AF range finder frame
Spot metering cross 
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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.
xControl button
DISP (Screen Display Settings): Allows you to change the screen display.
 (Self-Timer): Allows you to use the self-timer.
 (Smile Shutter): Allows you to use the Smile Shutter mode.
 (Flash): Allows you to select a flash mode for still images.
xMenu Items
Shooting
Introduction of other functions
REC ModeSelect recording mode.
Scene SelectionSelect pre-set settings to match various scene conditions.
Easy ModeShoot still images using minimal functions.
Shooting DirectionSet the direction to pan the camera when shooting Sweep 
Panorama images.
Image SizeSelect the image size for still images, panorama images 
or movie files.
Burst SettingsSelect single-image mode or burst mode.
EVAdjust the exposure manually.
ISOAdjust the luminous sensitivity.
White BalanceAdjust color tones of an image.
MENUControl 
button
Function Guide 
						

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Viewing
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.
FocusSelect the focus method.
Metering ModeSelect the metering mode that sets which part of the 
subject to measure to determine the exposure.
Scene RecognitionSet to automatically detect shooting conditions in 
Intelligent Auto mode.
Smile Detection 
SensitivitySet the Smile Shutter function sensitivity for detecting 
smiles.
Face DetectionSelect to detect faces and adjust various settings 
automatically.
DROSet DRO function to correct the brightness and contrast 
and improve the image quality.
Easy ModeSet the text-size increases and all indicators become 
easier to see.
SlideshowSelect a method of continuous playback.
RetouchRetouch an image using various effects.
DeleteDelete an image.
ProtectProtect the images.
DPOFAdd a print order mark to a still image.
RotateRotate a still image to the left or right.
Select FolderSelect a folder which contains the images you want to 
play back.
 
Shooting SettingsGrid Line/Disp. Resolution/Digital Zoom/Red Eye 
Reduction
 
Main SettingsBeep/Language Setting/Function Guide/Display color/
Power Save/Initialize/Video Out/USB Connect/LUN 
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* If a memory card is not inserted,   (Internal Memory Tool) will be displayed and 
only [Format] and [File Number] can be selected. 
Memory Card 
Tool*Format/Create REC. Folder/Change REC. Folder/Delete 
REC. Folder/Copy/File Number
 
Clock SettingsDate & Time Setting 
						

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“PlayMemories Home” allows you to import images shot with the camera to a 
computer for display.
 “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible to Mac OS. If you play back images on a 
Mac, use the applications that are installed on your Mac.
For details, see http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/
xFeatures of “PlayMemories Home”
Below are examples of the functions available when you use “PlayMemories 
Home”. To take advantage of the various “PlayMemories Home” functions, 
connect to the Internet and install the “Expanded Feature”.
 You can import images shot with the camera to a computer and display them.
 You can display images stored on a computer by shooting date in a calendar 
display.
 You can correct (Red Eye Correction, etc.) still images, print the images, 
send images by e-mail, and change the shooting date and time.
 You can save and print images with the date.
Install PC application (Windows)
1Connect the camera to a computer.
2Click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t 
[PMHOME], and double-click [PMHOME.EXE]
3Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the 
installation.
Note