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GB © 2009 Sony Corporation 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. For details on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer.
GB © 2009 Sony Corporation 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. For details on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer.
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... 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 the screen 28 Battery life and memory capacity 30 Battery life and number of images you can record/view 30 Number of still images ...Using menu items 24 Menu items 25 Enjoying your computer 27 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 27 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 27 Indicators on /setting the clock 13 Shooting images easily 14 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display 15 Detecting smiles...
... 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 the screen 28 Battery life and memory capacity 30 Battery life and number of images you can record/view 30 Number of still images ...Using menu items 24 Menu items 25 Enjoying your computer 27 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 27 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 27 Indicators on /setting the clock 13 Shooting images easily 14 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display 15 Detecting smiles...
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..." media back up Do not turn on the camera again. [ On image data compatibility • The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with the...
..." media back up Do not turn on the camera again. [ On image data compatibility • The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with the...
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... lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) • Soft carrying case (1) (DSC-W215 only) • CD-ROM (1) - "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 strap. "Cyber-shot Handbook" - Cyber-shot application software - Hook 9
... lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) • Soft carrying case (1) (DSC-W215 only) • CD-ROM (1) - "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 strap. "Cyber-shot Handbook" - Cyber-shot application software - Hook 9
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..." 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 (approx. 15 MB). [ To check the remaining battery charge Press ON/OFF (Power) button to be correct...
..." 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 (approx. 15 MB). [ To check the remaining battery charge Press ON/OFF (Power) button to be correct...
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...becomes possible. • If the camera is inserted in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z. • The camera does not have a feature for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing ...down the battery pack (Auto power-off function). 13 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ON/OFF (Power) button Control button 1 2 z...
...becomes possible. • If the camera is inserted in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z. • The camera does not have a feature for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing ...down the battery pack (Auto power-off function). 13 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ON/OFF (Power) button Control button 1 2 z...
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When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera, with the shutter button. When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down again. • The shortest shooting distance is approx. 4 cm (1 5/8 ...
When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera, with the shutter button. When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down again. • The shortest shooting distance is approx. 4 cm (1 5/8 ...
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... without a flash even in delicious color. Snow Shoots snow scenes in low lighting. SteadyShot (DSC-W210/W215 only) Shoots images clearly, reducing blur. Soft Snap Shoots images with easy-to-see... shoot food arrangements in low lighting. Landscape Shoots with the blueness of people in all their splendor. High Sensitivity (DSC-W220/W230 only) Shoots images without a flash even in white more vividly. Movie Mode Allows you to record movies with... sharp images of the water captured more clearly. Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is attached. 15
... without a flash even in delicious color. Snow Shoots snow scenes in low lighting. SteadyShot (DSC-W210/W215 only) Shoots images clearly, reducing blur. Soft Snap Shoots images with easy-to-see... shoot food arrangements in low lighting. Landscape Shoots with the blueness of people in all their splendor. High Sensitivity (DSC-W220/W230 only) Shoots images without a flash even in white more vividly. Movie Mode Allows you to record movies with... sharp images of the water captured more clearly. Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is attached. 15
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... light. : Flash forced off * * The LCD Backlight brightens. 16 Set Macro on when shooting close -up . Normally, put the camera in 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 the focus automatically from distant subjects to close-up subjects. To cancel, press V ( ) again. [ DISP Changing the screen display Press v (DISP) on...
... light. : Flash forced off * * The LCD Backlight brightens. 16 Set Macro on when shooting close -up . Normally, put the camera in 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 the focus automatically from distant subjects to close-up subjects. To cancel, press V ( ) again. [ DISP Changing the screen display Press v (DISP) on...
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... to set Smile Detection mode. Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released 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 ... are narrowed. 3 Give a clear smile with the bangs. 2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be detected correctly depending on the indicator, the camera records up to exit the Smile Shutter mode. • Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the "...
... to set Smile Detection mode. Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released 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 ... are narrowed. 3 Give a clear smile with the bangs. 2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be detected correctly depending on the indicator, the camera records up to exit the Smile Shutter mode. • Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the "...
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... Scene Recognition [Off]. 18 During burst shooting - Detecting the shooting conditions (Scene Recognition) The camera automatically detects the shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. 1Select (Auto Adjustment) mode on the mode dial. 2Press MENU button (pages 24, 25)....tripod) (DSC-W220/W230 only), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait) appears. When using Digital Zoom z When the camera recognizes the scene Setting value icon Scene Recognition icon When the camera recognizes the scene, (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using scene recognition. (A total of two shots) •...
... Scene Recognition [Off]. 18 During burst shooting - Detecting the shooting conditions (Scene Recognition) The camera automatically detects the shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. 1Select (Auto Adjustment) mode on the mode dial. 2Press MENU button (pages 24, 25)....tripod) (DSC-W220/W230 only), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait) appears. When using Digital Zoom z When the camera recognizes the scene Setting value icon Scene Recognition icon When the camera recognizes the scene, (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using scene recognition. (A total of two shots) •...
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....) Press V to display the volume control screen, then press b/B to adjust the volume. [ To delete images 1 Display the image you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on the control button. Shows the displayed area of the whole image 19 Adjust the position with b/B on automatically and set...
....) Press V to display the volume control screen, then press b/B to adjust the volume. [ To delete images 1 Display the image you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on the control button. Shows the displayed area of the whole image 19 Adjust the position with b/B on automatically and set...
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... delete with v/V/b/B, then press z. The slideshow starts. To transfer and change the music, take the following steps. 1 Install the software included in 23). 3 Connect the camera and a computer with cable for deletion, then press z again. 4 Press MENU and select [OK] with v, then press z. • To delete all the images in a folder...
... delete with v/V/b/B, then press z. The slideshow starts. To transfer and change the music, take the following steps. 1 Install the software included in 23). 3 Connect the camera and a computer with cable for deletion, then press z again. 4 Press MENU and select [OK] with v, then press z. • To delete all the images in a folder...
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[ To view images on HD (High Definition) TV, an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately) is needed. • If you set the image size to [16:9], you can record images in the size that fills the entire screen of the HD TV. • You cannot view movies output in [HD(1080i)] signal format. Set [COMPONENT] to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). To the multi connector To audio/video input jacks Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) To view on TV Connect the camera to [SD] when shooting movies. • Use a Type2b-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable. 21
[ To view images on HD (High Definition) TV, an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately) is needed. • If you set the image size to [16:9], you can record images in the size that fills the entire screen of the HD TV. • You cannot view movies output in [HD(1080i)] signal format. Set [COMPONENT] to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). To the multi connector To audio/video input jacks Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) To view on TV Connect the camera to [SD] when shooting movies. • Use a Type2b-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable. 21
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... button HOME button 1Press HOME to the shooting or viewing mode by pressing b. 2 Select a setting with v/V, then press z. • The camera is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing). Shooting Shooting Category Item Shoot photos or movies...
... button HOME button 1Press HOME to the shooting or viewing mode by pressing b. 2 Select a setting with v/V, then press z. • The camera is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing). Shooting Shooting Category Item Shoot photos or movies...
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...the desktop. [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your computer, or use the camera in the CD-ROM (supplied). The installation menu screen appears. 2 Click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button. • When you can view images shot with an OS listed above. OS upgrades are not supported. *2 Starter (Edition...your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. By using the software in the CDROM (supplied), you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be pre-installed with the camera on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) ...
...the desktop. [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your computer, or use the camera in the CD-ROM (supplied). The installation menu screen appears. 2 Click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button. • When you can view images shot with an OS listed above. OS upgrades are not supported. *2 Starter (Edition...your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. By using the software in the CDROM (supplied), you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be pre-installed with the camera on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) ...
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.... - The surrounding temperature is low. - The camera has been turned on the battery pack • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use . [ When shooting still images Battery life (min.) DSC-W230 Approx. 175 DSC-W220 Approx. 185 DSC-W210/W215 Approx. 215 No. The battery power is...on the CIPA standard. (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 surrounding temperature is low. - The camera has been turned on the battery pack • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use . [ When shooting still images Battery life (min.) DSC-W230 Approx. 175 DSC-W220 Approx. 185 DSC-W210/W215 Approx. 215 No. The battery power is...on the CIPA standard. (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....
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...from the menu (pages 24, 25). [ The approximate recordable number of still images (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with the camera Size Approx. 15 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 12M 3 48 100 204 412 815 1638 3321 8M 4 ...images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When an image was recorded using an earlier Sony model and is played back on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • The camera does not support HD recordings or playbacks for movies. • The size of the movie reaches approx. 2 GB...
...from the menu (pages 24, 25). [ The approximate recordable number of still images (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with the camera Size Approx. 15 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 12M 3 48 100 204 412 815 1638 3321 8M 4 ...images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When an image was recorded using an earlier Sony model and is played back on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • The camera does not support HD recordings or playbacks for movies. • The size of the movie reaches approx. 2 GB...
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...a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the screen, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about three minutes while the power is discharged. Be aware that the contents of the camera and the battery pack, the power may be checked. Cannot turn off ... of the internal memory, music files may turn 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). Replace it with a new one . • Use a recommended battery pack.
...a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the screen, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about three minutes while the power is discharged. Be aware that the contents of the camera and the battery pack, the power may be checked. Cannot turn off ... of the internal memory, music files may turn 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). Replace it with a new one . • Use a recommended battery pack.
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... the battery pack once, then charge it is incorrect. • This phenomenon 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 discharged. Insert a "Memory Stick PRO...
... the battery pack once, then charge it is incorrect. • This phenomenon 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 discharged. Insert a "Memory Stick PRO...