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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. GB © 2009 Sony Corporation For details on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer.
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... 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 the screen 28 Battery life and memory capacity 30 Battery life and number of images you can record/view ...30 Number of still images and recordable time of contents Notes on 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 ...
... 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 the screen 28 Battery life and memory capacity 30 Battery life and number of images you can record/view ...30 Number of still images and recordable time of contents Notes on 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 ...
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... 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 camera. [ On the overheat protection The power may cause dirt on the flash surface to become unusable or image data may be damaged...
... 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 camera. [ On the overheat protection The power may cause dirt on the flash surface to become unusable or image data may be damaged...
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... camera from damage by being dropped. Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE (1) • Wrist strap (1) • Power cord (mains 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...
... camera from damage by being dropped. Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE (1) • Wrist strap (1) • Power cord (mains 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...
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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 turn on...
..." 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 turn on...
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... pack 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 button 3 HOME button 1 Press ON/OFF (Power) button. 2 Set the clock with the control button. ...
... pack 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 button 3 HOME button 1 Press ON/OFF (Power) button. 2 Set the clock with the control button. ...
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... Shutter lamp Macro button DISP button Flash button Self-timer button 1Select the desired function on the mode dial. When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your finger. 3Shoot with your body to focus. Do not cover the speaker with the shutter button. When shooting still...
... Shutter lamp Macro button DISP button Flash button Self-timer button 1Select the desired function on the mode dial. When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your finger. 3Shoot with your body to focus. Do not cover the speaker with the shutter button. When shooting still...
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...speed and the aperture value). Fireworks Shoots fireworks in SCN mode Press MENU and select a setting (page 24). Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is attached. 15 Movie Mode Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. Twilight Shoots night scenes...lakeside scenes with easy-to-see indicators. Easy Shooting Allows easy shooting with the blueness of people, flowers, etc. High Sensitivity (DSC-W220/W230 only) Shoots images without a flash even in white more vividly. SCN* Scene Selection Selects a setting from the Scene Selection menu....
...speed and the aperture value). Fireworks Shoots fireworks in SCN mode Press MENU and select a setting (page 24). Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is attached. 15 Movie Mode Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. Twilight Shoots night scenes...lakeside scenes with easy-to-see indicators. Easy Shooting Allows easy shooting with the blueness of people, flowers, etc. High Sensitivity (DSC-W220/W230 only) Shoots images without a flash even in white more vividly. SCN* Scene Selection Selects a setting from the Scene Selection menu....
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... 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 subjects. Normally, put the... this setting if you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the desired mode is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close -up) Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the shutter operates. [ W/T Using the zoom Press T to...
... 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 subjects. Normally, put the... this setting if you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the desired mode is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close -up) Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the shutter operates. [ W/T Using the zoom Press T to...
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... rate is easier to detect when the teeth 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 conditions. Smile Detection mark/Number of smiles 1 Do not cover the eyes with an open mouth. When the... smile level exceeds the b point 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 set Smile Detection mode...
... rate is easier to detect when the teeth 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 conditions. Smile Detection mark/Number of smiles 1 Do not cover the eyes with an open mouth. When the... smile level exceeds the b point 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 set Smile Detection mode...
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... image is shot as Scene Recognition [Off]. 18 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) •...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), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait) ...
... image is shot as Scene Recognition [Off]. 18 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) •...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), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait) ...
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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. To switch to playback mode. To return the zoom, press W. Adjust the position with v/V/b/B. To cancel the...
....) 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. To switch to playback mode. To return the zoom, press W. Adjust the position with v/V/b/B. To cancel the...
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Then, select an image with v/V/b/B. You can also transfer and change together with the [Effects]. The mark is checked 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, ...
Then, select an image with v/V/b/B. You can also transfer and change together with the [Effects]. The mark is checked 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 the multi connector To audio/video input jacks Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) To view on TV Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). Set [COMPONENT] 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.
To the multi connector To audio/video input jacks Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) To view on TV Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). Set [COMPONENT] 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.
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...) or (Settings) category 1 Select the desired setting with v/V, then press z. • HOME screen is displayed 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). Learning the various functions -
...) or (Settings) category 1 Select the desired setting with v/V, then press z. • HOME screen is displayed 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). Learning the various functions -
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... OS X(v10.1 to your computer, or use the camera in the CDROM (supplied), you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be pre-installed with the camera on the operating environment of "PMB" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". The installation menu screen appears. 2 Click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button. • When you can view...
... OS X(v10.1 to your computer, or use the camera in the CDROM (supplied), you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be pre-installed with the camera on the operating environment of "PMB" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". The installation menu screen appears. 2 Click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button. • When you can view...
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... 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 Face Detection function is low. - of Images Approx. 350 Approx. 370 Approx. 430.... - The camera has been turned 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...
... 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 Face Detection function is low. - of Images Approx. 350 Approx. 370 Approx. 430.... - The camera has been turned 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...
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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 72...• When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When an image was recorded using an earlier Sony model and is limited to approx. 2 GB. Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of still images and the length of...
... 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 72...• When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When an image was recorded using an earlier Sony model and is limited to approx. 2 GB. Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of still images and the length of...
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... pack, the power may take a few moments for about three minutes while the power is on the LCD screen before the camera turns off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Replace it with a new one . • Use a recommended battery pack. Insert charged battery pack (page... 10). • The battery pack is dead. 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...
... pack, the power may take a few moments for about three minutes while the power is on the LCD screen before the camera turns off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Replace it with a new one . • Use a recommended battery pack. Insert charged battery pack (page... 10). • The battery pack is dead. 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...
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... pack (page 10). • The battery pack 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 set to correct the indication...
... pack (page 10). • The battery pack 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 set to correct the indication...