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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 the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. GB © 2009 Sony Corporation For details on advanced operations, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
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 the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. GB © 2009 Sony Corporation For details on advanced operations, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
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... 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...
... 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...
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... Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. [ Notes on using the camera (page 35). • Do not shake or strike the camera. Insert a charged battery pack and turn on the camera again. [ On image data compatibility •...
... Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. [ Notes on using the camera (page 35). • Do not shake or strike the camera. Insert a charged battery pack and turn on the camera again. [ On image data compatibility •...
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... the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. "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. Hook 9 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger ... • 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 application software -
... the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. "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. Hook 9 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger ... • 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 application software -
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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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...), you do not operate the camera for superimposing dates on battery power and 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 ...
...), you do not operate the camera for superimposing dates on battery power and 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 ...
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...) (T) (from the lens). 14 AE/AF lock indicator When shooting movies: Press the shutter button fully down to steady it. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . Shooting images easily Tripod receptacle (bottom) Microphone Speaker Flash Shutter button W/T (Zoom... 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 the shutter button.
...) (T) (from the lens). 14 AE/AF lock indicator When shooting movies: Press the shutter button fully down to steady it. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . Shooting images easily Tripod receptacle (bottom) Microphone Speaker Flash Shutter button W/T (Zoom... 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 the shutter button.
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... Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). High Sensitivity (DSC-W220/W230 only) Shoots images without a flash even in low lighting. Program Auto Allows you to record movies with the settings adjusted...low lighting. Movie Mode Allows you to -see indicators. Twilight Shoots night scenes without losing the nighttime atmosphere. Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is attached. 15 Twilight Portrait Shoots sharp images of the water captured more clearly. Snow Shoots snow...
... Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). High Sensitivity (DSC-W220/W230 only) Shoots images without a flash even in low lighting. Program Auto Allows you to record movies with the settings adjusted...low lighting. Movie Mode Allows you to -see indicators. Twilight Shoots night scenes without losing the nighttime atmosphere. Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is attached. 15 Twilight Portrait Shoots sharp images of the water captured more clearly. Snow Shoots snow...
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... 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 unsteadiness when the shutter button is to prevent blurring due to close-up. [ W/T Using the zoom Press... T to zoom, press W to return the zoom. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Flash Auto Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight (...
... 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 unsteadiness when the shutter button is to prevent blurring due to close-up. [ W/T Using the zoom Press... T to zoom, press W to return the zoom. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Flash Auto Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight (...
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... conditions. Press the shutter button all the way down again to set Smile Detection mode. Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is higher when the eyes are showing. 17 The detection rate 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 shutter button all the way down to exit the Smile ...
... conditions. Press the shutter button all the way down again to set Smile Detection mode. Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is higher when the eyes are showing. 17 The detection rate 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 shutter button all the way down to exit the Smile ...
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... 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) appears. When the camera does not recognize the scene, the image is shot as Scene Recognition...
... 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) appears. When the camera does not recognize the scene, the image is shot as Scene Recognition...
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.... Adjust the position with b/B on automatically and set 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. If you want to the shooting mode, press again. 2 Select an image with v/V/b/B. Shows the displayed area... ). 2 Select [Delete] with v/V and select [This Image] with b/B, then press z. 3 Select [OK] with v, then press z. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press (T) while displaying a still image. To return the zoom, press W. To cancel the playback zoom, press z.
.... Adjust the position with b/B on automatically and set 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. If you want to the shooting mode, press again. 2 Select an image with v/V/b/B. Shows the displayed area... ). 2 Select [Delete] with v/V and select [This Image] with b/B, then press z. 3 Select [OK] with v, then press z. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press (T) while displaying a still image. To return the zoom, press W. To cancel the playback zoom, press z.
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The slideshow starts. Then select [ Music Tool] t [Download Music] 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, ...
The slideshow starts. Then select [ Music Tool] t [Download Music] 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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Set [COMPONENT] to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). [ 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 [SD] when shooting movies. • Use a Type2b-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable. 21
Set [COMPONENT] to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). [ 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 [SD] when shooting movies. • Use a Type2b-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable. 21
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... 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). HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME...
... 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). HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME...
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... For further details on the operating environment of "PMB" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". Adobe Reader is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". 27 Enjoying your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. OS upgrades are not supported. *2... editions are not supported. • If 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 your OS does not support USB connections, copy images by inserting the...
... For further details on the operating environment of "PMB" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". Adobe Reader is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". 27 Enjoying your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. OS upgrades are not supported. *2... editions are not supported. • If 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 your OS does not support USB connections, copy images by inserting the...
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...; The measurement method is based 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. Battery life and memory capacity...
...; The measurement method is based 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. Battery life and memory capacity...
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... the shooting conditions. • Even if the capacity of your recording media is the same as the one in the table below, the number of still images and the length of time for movies may be different. • You can select the image size from the menu (pages 24, 25). [ The... 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 played back on the camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. [ The approximate recordable time of movies The numbers in the table below...
... the shooting conditions. • Even if the capacity of your recording media is the same as the one in the table below, the number of still images and the length of time for movies may be different. • You can select the image size from the menu (pages 24, 25). [ The... 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 played back on the camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. [ The approximate recordable time of movies The numbers in the table below...
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.... 3 Initialize the settings (page 23). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the screen, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for the camera to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items...
.... 3 Initialize the settings (page 23). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the screen, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for the camera to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items...
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...). If it with a new one. 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 other than . • Set the mode dial to when shooting movies. • The image size is set to...media (page 31). The remaining charge indicator 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 [On]. ...
...). If it with a new one. 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 other than . • Set the mode dial to when shooting movies. • The image size is set to...media (page 31). The remaining charge indicator 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 [On]. ...