Sony Camera Cyber Shot Dsc W620 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. While pressing the battery eject lever, insert the battery pack as 
illustrated. Make sure that the battery eject lever locks after insertion.
4Close the cover. Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the 
camera.
Ensure the notched corner 
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xMemory cards that you can use
In this manual, the products in the table are collectively referred to as 
followings:
A: “Memory Stick Duo” media
B: “Memory Stick Micro” media
C: SD card
D: microSD memory card
 When using “Memory Stick Micro” media or microSD memory cards with this camera, make sure to use with the appropriate adaptor.
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
A Memory Stick PRO Duo
aa (Mark2 only)
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo aa
Memory Stick Duo a—
B Memory Stick Micro (M2) aa (Mark2 only)
C SD memory card
aa (Class 4 or faster)
SDHC memory card aa (Class 4 or faster)
D microSD memory card
aa (Class 4 or faster)
microSDHC memory card aa (Class 4 or faster)
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Setting the clock
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.
2Select a desired language.
3Select a desired geographic location by following the 
on-screen instructions, then press z.
4Set [Date & Time Format], [Summer Time] and 
[Date & Time], then press [OK].
 Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
5Operate following the instructions on the screen. The battery power may decrease faster when [Disp. Resolution] is set to 
[High].
Select items: v/V/b/BSet: zControl button
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Shooting still images
Shooting movies
 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.
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 change the zoom scale.
2Press the shutter button fully down again to stop 
recording.
Notes
Mode switch
Shutter button
W/T (Zoom)
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.
/  (Delete)
Control button  (Playback)
W: zoom out
T: zoom in
Select images: B (next)/b (previous)
Set: z 
						

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This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the 
camera’s functions according to your needs.
In-Camera Guide
1Press the MENU button.
2Select an item whose description you want to view, then 
press the  /  (In-Camera Guide) button.
The operation guide for the selected function is displayed.
 You can search for a function by key word(s) or icon, by pressing the 
/  (In-Camera Guide) button when MENU is not displayed.
/  (In-Camera Guide)MENU 
						

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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 (Display Setting): 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.
z (Tracking focus): Allows you to continue to focus on a subject even if the 
subject moves.
xMenu Items
Shooting
Introduction of other functions
REC ModeSelect recording mode.
Picture EffectShoot still images with an original texture according to 
the desired effect.
Scene SelectionSelect pre-set settings to match various scene conditions.
Easy ModeShoot still images using minimal functions.
Still Image Size/
Panorama Image 
Size/Movie SizeSelect the image size for still images, panoramic images 
or movie files.
Color hueSet the color hue when [Toy camera] is selected in 
Picture Effect.
MENUControl 
button
Function Guide 
						

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Extracted ColorSelect the color to extract when [Partial Color] is 
selected in Picture Effect.
SteadyShotSelect the anti-blur mode.
Cont. Shooting 
SettingsSelect single-image mode or burst mode.
EVAdjust the exposure manually.
ISOAdjust the luminous sensitivity.
White BalanceAdjust color tones of an image.
FocusSelect the focus method.
Metering ModeSelect the metering mode that sets which part of the 
subject to measure to determine the exposure.
Soft Skin EffectSet the Soft Skin Effect and the effect level.
Smile Detection 
SensitivitySet the Smile Shutter function sensitivity for detecting 
smiles.
Face DetectionSets the Face Detection.
DROSet DRO function to correct the brightness and contrast 
and improve the image quality.
In-Camera GuideSearch the camera’s functions according to your needs. 
						

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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.
* If a memory card is not inserted,   (Internal Memory Tool) will be displayed and 
only [Format] can be selected. 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.
Print (DPOF)Add a print order mark to a still image.
RotateRotate a still image to the left.
In-Camera GuideSearch the camera’s functions according to your needs.
 
Shooting SettingsGrid Line/Disp. Resolution/Digital Zoom/Red Eye 
Reduction/Write Date
 
Main SettingsBeep/Panel Brightness/Language Setting/Display color/
Eco Mode/Initialize/Function Guide/Video Out/USB 
Connect Setting/LUN Setting
 
Memory Card Tool*Format/Create REC.Folder/Change REC.Folder/Delete 
REC.Folder/Copy/File Number
 
Clock SettingsArea Setting/Date & Time Setting 
						

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Using the embedded software “PlayMemories Home” allows you to import 
recorded images to a computer, and edit or process them.
You can record/play back on your camera without installing the software 
“PlayMemories Home”.
 “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible with 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/
xUseful functions in “PlayMemories Home”
“PlayMemories Home” provides the below useful features, while enabling a 
variety of other functions by connecting to the Internet and installing the 
“Expanded Feature”.
 Import and display images recorded with this camera.
 View images in a computer by organizing them by shooting date on a calendar.
 Correct still images (Red Eye Correction, etc.), print, send images by e-mail, and 
change shooting date/time.
 Save and print images with the shooting date inserted.
Install PC application (Windows)
1Connect the camera to a computer.
2[Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t 
[PMHOME] t double-click [PMHOME.EXE].
3Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the 
installation.
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