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Before Use

Shooting

Viewing

Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Viewing images on a TV

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions / About this camera

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Recommended computer environment

The following computer environment is recommended when using the software “PlayMemories Home” (Windows), “Music Transfer” (Windows/Mac) and when importing images via a USB connection.

Windows

	OS (pre-installed)	Microsoft Windows XP1 SP3/Windows Vista2 SP2/Windows 7 SP1
		Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/editing the High Definition
	CPU	movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or
		faster)

	Memory	Windows XP 512MB or more (1GB or more is recommended.)
	Memory	Windows Vista/Windows 7 1GB or more
		Windows Vista/Windows 7 1GB or more

	Hard Disk (Disk space
	required for	Approximately 500 MB
	installation)

	Display	1,024 × 768 dots or more

*1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.

*2 Starter (Edition) is not supported.

Mac

OS (pre-installed)	USB Connection: Mac OS X v10.3 to v10.7
	Music Transfer: Mac OS X v10.4 to v10.7*
* Equipped with Intel processor

Notes

Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.

If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using. Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0).

When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.

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Contents

DSC-W690 Before Use Using shooting functions Setting REC modeShooting Shooting still images Viewing still images ViewingDeleting images Viewing movies Using Menu items Shooting Using Menu items ShootingMenu items Shooting Shooting Menu list Using Menu items Viewing Using Menu items ViewingMenu items Viewing Playback Menu list Changing settings Viewing an image on a Standard Definition SD TV Viewing images on a TV Using the software Using with your computerRecommended computer environment Importing images to a computer Printing still images Printing If you have problems TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Difficult situations for this camera Precautions / About this camera PrecautionsOn cleaning Contents list Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Number of still images and recordable time of movies Using the camera abroadAbout this camera Trademarks Selecting a topic to display How to use this User Guide Searching a topic by keyword Changing the font sizeReturning to a previous Printing out a Marks and notations used in this User Guide Names of parts Menu button Control button List of shooting mode icons List of icons displayed on the screenDisplay Indication Display DRO List of viewing mode icons Playback folder Using the wrist strap Using the internal memory Page In-Camera Guide Shooting still images Related Topic Zoom Shooting movies List of mode switch functions On Scene Recognition Intelligent Auto Program Auto Picture Effect Color hue Extracted Color Scene Selection Page Related Topic Tips for shooting a panorama image Sweep Panorama To shoot a 360 degree panoramic image Related Topic Movie Mode Functions not available in some REC modes Functions available in REC modesFunctions available in Scene Selection Functions available in Picture Effect Flash Self-Timer Face Detection Smile Shutter Tracking focus Tracking a face Tracking focus Disp Display Setting Flash When the White circular spots appears in flash photos Smile Shutter Related Topic Self-Timer Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timerTips for preventing blur Functions not available in some REC modes Back to top Viewing images taken with a different camera Viewing still images To save enlarged images Playback zoom Image Index Displaying images of the desired date/folderViewing images with the Calendar Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation Delete button Viewing movies Control button Feature Control button Action Scrolling the panorama images for display Using Menu items Shooting REC Mode Picture Effect Back to top Scene Selection Page Related Topic Shooting functions available in Easy Mode Shooting Easy Mode Scene Recognition Back to top Image size when shooting still images Image size in Easy ModeStill Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama Image size when shooting moviesMovie Size Average bit Usage guidelines Rate Color hue Extracted Color Cont. Shooting Settings Adjusting the exposure for better looking images Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index High ISO sensitivityLow ISO sensitivity Effects of lighting conditions White Balance To capture the basic white color in One Push Set mode Focus Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Metering Mode Scene Recognition Advanced mode Advanced mode What is the Anti Blink function?First Image Second Image Soft Skin Effect Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection DRO Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot Contents list Back to top Menu items Menu items not available in some REC modes Icons below or indicate the available modes Using Menu items Viewing Viewing functions available in Easy Mode Continuous Playback SlideshowSlideshow with music Viewing panoramic images during continuous playback Effects Playback SelectionMusic Interval Selecting background music View Mode Displaying the CalendarViewing images taken with a different camera Retouch Back to top Delete Protect To cancel the protection Clearing the Dpof mark Print Dpof Rotate To switch the display from summary to operation to details Memory card Internal Menu items that cannot be set according to View ModeMemory Date Folder view Folder View Changing camera settings AF Illuminator Grid Line Disp. Resolution Size Total zoom scale Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction What causes the red-eye phenomenon?Other ways to reduce red-eye Blink Alert Write Date Beep Panel Brightness Language Setting Display color Demo Mode Initialize Function Guide Ntsc Video Out Eco Mode PTP/MTP USB Connect Setting LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music Eye-Fi Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card Back to top Format On the folders Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Copy Troubleshooting Format in Internal Memory Tool File Number Changing Area Setting Area Setting Date & Time Setting Viewing an image on a Standard Definition SD TV Recommended computer environment WindowsMac PlayMemories Home Windows Expanded Feature Starting PlayMemories Home Windows Installing PlayMemories Home Windows Accessing to PlayMemories Home Help Guide Windows Music Transfer Software for Mac Connecting the camera to the computer Home Importing images to a computer Deleting the USB connection Printing still images If you have problems Battery pack and power Back to top Shooting still images/movies Flash does not work Cannot select the Face Detection functionClose-up shoot function Macro does not work Date and time are not displayed on the screen Dots appear and remain on the screen Eyes of the subject come out redCannot shoot images in succession Same image is shot several times Viewing images Your computer does not recognize the camera ComputersCannot import images Cannot play back images on your computer Cannot insert a memory card Memory cardYou have formatted a memory card by mistake Inserted into the camera Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory Internal memoryMemory Printing Images are printed with both edges cut offCannot print images with the date Others C32 Self-diagnosis displayC13 E61 E62 E91 Messages This is a read- only memory card Memory card is locked. Check the tabNo images No still images Turn the power off and on again Vibration warning indicatorError Playing Music Error Formatting Music Recording has stopped due to increased camera temperature Image Database File error Cannot recover Situations this camera has difficulty handling Precautions On image data compatibility Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery On the internal rechargeable backup battery On charging the battery pack Battery packEffective use of the battery pack About the remaining battery charge How to store the battery pack On battery lifeCompatible battery pack Battery charger Types of memory card This manual Memory card Memory Stick media type Recording/Playback Memory Stick media Back to top Cleaning the lens and flash On cleaningCleaning the flash Cleaning the camera surface Internal memory Memory card formatted with this camera Number of still imagesSize Approx MB 16 GB 32 GB Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad On TV color systems On the license of Music Transfer License Trademarks