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GB © 2009 Sony Corporation For details on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. 4-140-272-11(1) Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual DSC-W210/W215/W220/W230 Before operating the unit, please read "Cybershot Handbook" (PDF) and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" on advanced operations, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
GB © 2009 Sony Corporation For details on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. 4-140-272-11(1) Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual DSC-W210/W215/W220/W230 Before operating the unit, please read "Cybershot Handbook" (PDF) and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" on advanced operations, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Instruction Manual
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... cable must be used in accordance with the instructions, 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,...user is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. [ Note: This equipment 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...
... cable must be used in accordance with the instructions, 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,...user is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. [ Note: This equipment 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...
Instruction Manual
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... using the camera 8 Getting started 9 Checking the accessories supplied 9 1 Preparing the battery pack 10 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately 11 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 13 Shooting images easily 14 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display 15 Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter 17 Detecting the shooting conditions (Scene Recognition 18 Viewing/deleting images 19 Learning the various functions - Table of movies 31 Troubleshooting 32 Battery pack and power...
... using the camera 8 Getting started 9 Checking the accessories supplied 9 1 Preparing the battery pack 10 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately 11 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 13 Shooting images easily 14 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display 15 Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter 17 Detecting the shooting conditions (Scene Recognition 18 Viewing/deleting images 19 Learning the various functions - Table of movies 31 Troubleshooting 32 Battery pack and power...
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... dusty locations may cause dirt on the flash surface to become unusable or image data may be copyrighted. It may cause a malfunction and you start recording, make a trial recording to make a backup copy to water. In this case, the message appears on the screen before operating the camera. • Avoid exposing the camera to protect your data. [ Notes on recording/playback • Before you may occur. If water...
... dusty locations may cause dirt on the flash surface to become unusable or image data may be copyrighted. It may cause a malfunction and you start recording, make a trial recording to make a backup copy to water. In this case, the message appears on the screen before operating the camera. • Avoid exposing the camera to protect your data. [ Notes on recording/playback • Before you may occur. If water...
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... and Canada) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) • Soft carrying case (1) (DSC-W215 only) • CD-ROM (1) - Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Hook 9 "Cyber-shot Handbook" - Cyber-shot application software - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) The camera is supplied with a wrist...
... and Canada) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) • Soft carrying case (1) (DSC-W215 only) • CD-ROM (1) - Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Hook 9 "Cyber-shot Handbook" - Cyber-shot application software - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) The camera is supplied with a wrist...
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... use . When the operating time per charge decreases markedly, the battery pack needs to turn on and check the remaining battery charge on conditions of the battery pack. 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately). 3 Insert the battery pack. 4 Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover. [ When there is no "Memory Stick Duo" media inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory...
... use . When the operating time per charge decreases markedly, the battery pack needs to turn on and check the remaining battery charge on conditions of the battery pack. 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately). 3 Insert the battery pack. 4 Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover. [ When there is no "Memory Stick Duo" media inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory...
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... you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. You can adjust other settings using the menu. * Scene Selection in all their splendor. Gourmet Shifts to Macro mode, allowing you to record movies with audio. Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display [ Using the mode dial Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Movie Mode Allows you to shoot food arrangements in white more vividly. Snow Shoots snow scenes in delicious color.
... you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. You can adjust other settings using the menu. * Scene Selection in all their splendor. Gourmet Shifts to Macro mode, allowing you to record movies with audio. Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display [ Using the mode dial Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Movie Mode Allows you to shoot food arrangements in white more vividly. Snow Shoots snow scenes in delicious color.
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... Changing the screen display Press v (DISP) on the control button repeatedly until the shutter operates. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the desired mode is selected. : Not using the self-timer : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer Use this mode. : Macro On The camera adjusts the focus with flash on, the flash may not operate during burst. [ Macro (Shooting close-up) Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts...
... Changing the screen display Press v (DISP) on the control button repeatedly until the shutter operates. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the desired mode is selected. : Not using the self-timer : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer Use this mode. : Macro On The camera adjusts the focus with flash on, the flash may not operate during burst. [ Macro (Shooting close-up) Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts...
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... automatically. 1 Select (Smile Shutter) mode on the mode dial. 2 Aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button halfway down to focus. 3 Press the shutter button all the way down to exit the Smile Shutter mode. • Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the "Memory Stick Duo" media or internal memory becomes full or when six images have been recorded. • Smiles may not...
... automatically. 1 Select (Smile Shutter) mode on the mode dial. 2 Aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button halfway down to focus. 3 Press the shutter button all the way down to exit the Smile Shutter mode. • Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the "Memory Stick Duo" media or internal memory becomes full or when six images have been recorded. • Smiles may not...
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..., and then takes the shot. 1Select (Auto Adjustment) mode on the mode dial. 2Press MENU button (pages 24, 25). 3 Select (Scene Recognition) with v/V on the control button. 4Select the desired setting, then press z. : Off (Default setting) Does not use Scene Recognition. : Auto When the camera recognizes the scene, it switches to the optimal settings and shoots the image. : Advanced The camera shoots one image without using the scene recognition function and another image using a tripod) (DSC-W220/W230 only...
..., and then takes the shot. 1Select (Auto Adjustment) mode on the mode dial. 2Press MENU button (pages 24, 25). 3 Select (Scene Recognition) with v/V on the control button. 4Select the desired setting, then press z. : Off (Default setting) Does not use Scene Recognition. : Auto When the camera recognizes the scene, it switches to the optimal settings and shoots the image. : Advanced The camera shoots one image without using the scene recognition function and another image using a tripod) (DSC-W220/W230 only...
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... Shooting View Images Slideshow Print Manage Memory Settings * DSC-W220/W230 only. Details on the items are displayed on the screen by the guide. Items Shooting Single Image Image Index Slideshow Music Tool Download Music Print Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool Format Change REC.Folder Internal Memory Tool Format Main Settings Main Settings 1 Beep Initialize Main Settings 2 USB Connect Video Out Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1 AF Illuminator AF Mode Conversion Lens Shooting Settings 2 Auto Orientation* Clock Settings Language Setting Format Music Create REC.Folder Copy Function Guide...
... Shooting View Images Slideshow Print Manage Memory Settings * DSC-W220/W230 only. Details on the items are displayed on the screen by the guide. Items Shooting Single Image Image Index Slideshow Music Tool Download Music Print Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool Format Change REC.Folder Internal Memory Tool Format Main Settings Main Settings 1 Beep Initialize Main Settings 2 USB Connect Video Out Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1 AF Illuminator AF Mode Conversion Lens Shooting Settings 2 Auto Orientation* Clock Settings Language Setting Format Music Create REC.Folder Copy Function Guide...
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... on the screen. Shooting menu Scene Selection Image Size Flash Face Detection Smile Detection Smile Detection Sensitivity REC Mode Scene Recognition EV ISO Metering Mode Focus White Balance Underwater White Balance Flash Level Red Eye Reduction DRO Color Mode SteadyShot (DSC-W220/W230 only) Shooting Settings Selects the settings pre-adjusted to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Selects the image size. Selects the anti-blur mode. Selects the priority subject for the Smile Shutter function. Selects the metering mode. Adjusts the color tones underwater. Changes the...
... on the screen. Shooting menu Scene Selection Image Size Flash Face Detection Smile Detection Smile Detection Sensitivity REC Mode Scene Recognition EV ISO Metering Mode Focus White Balance Underwater White Balance Flash Level Red Eye Reduction DRO Color Mode SteadyShot (DSC-W220/W230 only) Shooting Settings Selects the settings pre-adjusted to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Selects the image size. Selects the anti-blur mode. Selects the priority subject for the Smile Shutter function. Selects the metering mode. Adjusts the color tones underwater. Changes the...
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...installation is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". 27 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in detail. Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) For Windows users For Macintosh users USB connection Application software "PMB" Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1 Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/ Windows Vista*2 SP1 Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to "Cyber-shot Handbook". OS upgrades are not supported. • If your OS does not support USB connections, copy images by inserting the "Memory...
...installation is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". 27 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in detail. Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) For Windows users For Macintosh users USB connection Application software "PMB" Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1 Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/ Windows Vista*2 SP1 Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to "Cyber-shot Handbook". OS upgrades are not supported. • If your OS does not support USB connections, copy images by inserting the "Memory...
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...Program Auto) White balance Burst mode/Bracket mode Metering mode Face Detection/Smile Detection SteadyShot (DSC-W220/ W230 only) DRO Vibration warning Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator/Number of images Zoom scaling Color mode PictBridge connecting Protect Print order (DPOF) mark 28 Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the A control button, the display changes (page 16). [ When shooting still images • The indicators are limited in Easy Shooting mode. [ When shooting movies [ When playing back Battery remaining Low battery warning Image Size Mode dial/Menu...
...Program Auto) White balance Burst mode/Bracket mode Metering mode Face Detection/Smile Detection SteadyShot (DSC-W220/ W230 only) DRO Vibration warning Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator/Number of images Zoom scaling Color mode PictBridge connecting Protect Print order (DPOF) mark 28 Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the A control button, the display changes (page 16). [ When shooting still images • The indicators are limited in Easy Shooting mode. [ When shooting movies [ When playing back Battery remaining Low battery warning Image Size Mode dial/Menu...
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... PLAY Function guide for playing image BACK/NEXT Selecting images V VOLUME Adjusting volume C 96 8/8 12/12 Recording folder Playback folder Number of recordable images Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Recording/playback Media ("Memory Stick Duo" media, Internal memory) 00:25:05 C:32:00 ISO400 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 D C:32:00 N + Recordable time (hours : minutes : seconds) Changing folder Scene Recognition AF illuminator Red-eye reduction Metering mode Flash mode Flash charging White balance Self-diagnosis display ISO number Exposure Value Shutter speed Aperture value...
... PLAY Function guide for playing image BACK/NEXT Selecting images V VOLUME Adjusting volume C 96 8/8 12/12 Recording folder Playback folder Number of recordable images Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Recording/playback Media ("Memory Stick Duo" media, Internal memory) 00:25:05 C:32:00 ISO400 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 D C:32:00 N + Recordable time (hours : minutes : seconds) Changing folder Scene Recognition AF illuminator Red-eye reduction Metering mode Flash mode Flash charging White balance Self-diagnosis display ISO number Exposure Value Shutter speed Aperture value...
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.... (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The battery life and the number of images do not change, regardless of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life (min.) DSC-W230 Approx. 360 DSC-W220 Approx. 420 DSC-W210/W215 Approx. 470 No. The battery power is switched alternately between the W and T ends. - The power turns on and off many times. - The LCD Backlight brightens. - [AF Mode] is set to [Shooting] (DSCW220/W230 only). - The zoom is...
.... (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The battery life and the number of images do not change, regardless of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life (min.) DSC-W230 Approx. 360 DSC-W220 Approx. 420 DSC-W210/W215 Approx. 470 No. The battery power is switched alternately between the W and T ends. - The power turns on and off many times. - The LCD Backlight brightens. - [AF Mode] is set to [Shooting] (DSCW220/W230 only). - The zoom is...
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.... • If you do not operate the camera for repair, you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to protect the camera. If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 23). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The power turns off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Troubleshooting If you give consent that...
.... • If you do not operate the camera for repair, you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to protect the camera. If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 23). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The power turns off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Troubleshooting If you give consent that...
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... occurs when you use the camera in Smile Shutter mode. • Press the shutter button all the way down. • No image is shot unless a smile is detected (page 17). • [Smile demo mode] is installed correctly. • The temperature may be inappropriate for charging. Change the "Memory Stick Duo" media. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position...
... occurs when you use the camera in Smile Shutter mode. • Press the shutter button all the way down. • No image is shot unless a smile is detected (page 17). • [Smile demo mode] is installed correctly. • The temperature may be inappropriate for charging. Change the "Memory Stick Duo" media. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position...
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... the lens, images will not be sure to the finish or casing: - However, if you use the camera for the moisture to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Charging method of your hand. - Do not touch the camera with the camera in the back pocket of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for a long time. [ On operating...
... the lens, images will not be sure to the finish or casing: - However, if you use the camera for the moisture to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Charging method of your hand. - Do not touch the camera with the camera in the back pocket of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for a long time. [ On operating...
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... camera: Approx. 12.1 Megapixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4× zoom lens f = 5.35 - 21.4 mm (30 - 120 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F2.8 (W) - F5.8 (T) Exposure control: DSC-W220/W230 Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (11 modes) DSC-W210/W215 Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (12 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1,2,3, Incandescent, Flash Underwater White Balance: Auto, Underwater 1,2, Flash File format (DCF compliant): Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording media: Internal Memory...
... camera: Approx. 12.1 Megapixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4× zoom lens f = 5.35 - 21.4 mm (30 - 120 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F2.8 (W) - F5.8 (T) Exposure control: DSC-W220/W230 Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (11 modes) DSC-W210/W215 Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (12 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1,2,3, Incandescent, Flash Underwater White Balance: Auto, Underwater 1,2, Flash File format (DCF compliant): Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording media: Internal Memory...