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... 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...
... 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...
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"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. Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Hook 9 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied ...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 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 strap. Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Hook 9 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied ...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 Handbook" - Cyber-shot application software -
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...]. To return to your computer and change the music. The slideshow starts. To transfer and change the music, take the following steps. 1 Install the software included in index mode 1 Press MENU while the index screen is displayed. 2 Select (Delete) with v/V and select [Multiple Images] with b/B, then ... screen appears. 3 Select [OK], then press z. [ To view an index screen Press (Index) while a single image 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 ...
...]. To return to your computer and change the music. The slideshow starts. To transfer and change the music, take the following steps. 1 Install the software included in index mode 1 Press MENU while the index screen is displayed. 2 Select (Delete) with v/V and select [Multiple Images] with b/B, then ... screen appears. 3 Select [OK], then press z. [ To view an index screen Press (Index) while a single image 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 ...
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... OS listed above. Enjoying 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 installed automatically. 3 After the installation is required to "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to...
... OS listed above. Enjoying 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 installed automatically. 3 After the installation is required to "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to...
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...pack 123 On the battery charger 124 Index Index ...125 6 Table of contents Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer 84 Installing the software (supplied 86 On the "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" (supplied 87 Copying images to your computer using the "PMB 88 Copying images to... image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the "Memory Stick Duo" media 94 Using the "Music Transfer" (supplied 95 Using your Macintosh computer 96 Viewing "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide 98 Printing still images How to print still images 99 Printing images directly using a PictBridge ...
...pack 123 On the battery charger 124 Index Index ...125 6 Table of contents Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer 84 Installing the software (supplied 86 On the "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" (supplied 87 Copying images to your computer using the "PMB 88 Copying images to... image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the "Memory Stick Duo" media 94 Using the "Music Transfer" (supplied 95 Using your Macintosh computer 96 Viewing "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide 98 Printing still images How to print still images 99 Printing images directly using a PictBridge ...
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....) • When the eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with [Retouch] on the viewing menu (page 58) or with the supplied software "PMB". Flash light is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to [On] (page 53). • Select (High Sensitivity)* mode in Scene ...Reduction] to the lens. Basic techniques for better images Flash On using the flash The eyes of the eye (retina), causing the "red-eye" phenomenon. Camera Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air Subject How can the "White circular spots" be reduced? • Light the room and shoot the ...
....) • When the eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with [Retouch] on the viewing menu (page 58) or with the supplied software "PMB". Flash light is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to [On] (page 53). • Select (High Sensitivity)* mode in Scene ...Reduction] to the lens. Basic techniques for better images Flash On using the flash The eyes of the eye (retina), causing the "red-eye" phenomenon. Camera Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air Subject How can the "White circular spots" be reduced? • Light the room and shoot the ...
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.... When the eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with [Retouch] on the viewing menu (page 58) or with the supplied software "PMB". • When the Face Detection function is not used, the flash does not strobe to move during this adjustment may not produce the desired...53 The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Does not use Red Eye Reduction. • To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. Using the shooting functions Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of...
.... When the eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with [Retouch] on the viewing menu (page 58) or with the supplied software "PMB". • When the Face Detection function is not used, the flash does not strobe to move during this adjustment may not produce the desired...53 The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Does not use Red Eye Reduction. • To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. Using the shooting functions Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of...
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... new file. You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to [Auto] when [Simple] is fixed to playback during slideshow. The original image is set... /change Music files You can transfer music using [ Music Tool] in a continuous loop. To retouch the still images 1 Select the images you transferred). • A maximum length of each retouching mode below. 58 After...Off Plays back images in (Slideshow) on the HOME screen and the "Music Transfer" software (supplied) installed on the control button, then press z after selecting the desired mode with the...
... new file. You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to [Auto] when [Simple] is fixed to playback during slideshow. The original image is set... /change Music files You can transfer music using [ Music Tool] in a continuous loop. To retouch the still images 1 Select the images you transferred). • A maximum length of each retouching mode below. 58 After...Off Plays back images in (Slideshow) on the HOME screen and the "Music Transfer" software (supplied) installed on the control button, then press z after selecting the desired mode with the...
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...2 Select [OK] with b/B on the control button. z On the folders The camera stores images in step 2, then press z. Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 (Rotate): Rotating a still image Rotates a still image. 1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Press MENU button to display ... protected images or movies. • You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software. (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for recording images t [Change REC.Folder] ...
...2 Select [OK] with b/B on the control button. z On the folders The camera stores images in step 2, then press z. Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 (Rotate): Rotating a still image Rotates a still image. 1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Press MENU button to display ... protected images or movies. • You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software. (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for recording images t [Change REC.Folder] ...
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...) first (page 86) • Installing the software as follows: - Editing images - Uploading images to your Macintosh computer" (page 96). http://www.sony.net/ 84 "PMB" - Viewing images saved on maps online (This requires an Internet connection.) - Displaying the shooting ...on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. Printing or saving still images with the images shot (requires CD or DVD disc writing drive) - Illustrations of still images on your computer - Adding/changing Music for slideshow (using "PMB"...
...) first (page 86) • Installing the software as follows: - Editing images - Uploading images to your Macintosh computer" (page 96). http://www.sony.net/ 84 "PMB" - Viewing images saved on maps online (This requires an Internet connection.) - Displaying the shooting ...on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. Printing or saving still images with the images shot (requires CD or DVD disc writing drive) - Illustrations of still images on your computer - Adding/changing Music for slideshow (using "PMB"...
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... on the desktop. Double-click to [I accept the terms of your computer. 6 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete. • Installing software as Administrator. 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Select "Run Install.exe." The "Choose... Double-click to proceed with the installation. 2 Click [Install]. The "License Agreement" screen appears. 4 Read the agreement carefully. If you install the software, the short cut icons for "PMB", "PMB Guide", "Music Transfer" are created on the screen to start "PMB". Installing the...
... on the desktop. Double-click to [I accept the terms of your computer. 6 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete. • Installing software as Administrator. 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Select "Run Install.exe." The "Choose... Double-click to proceed with the installation. 2 Click [Install]. The "License Agreement" screen appears. 4 Read the agreement carefully. If you install the software, the short cut icons for "PMB", "PMB Guide", "Music Transfer" are created on the screen to start "PMB". Installing the...
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...)" (supplied) You can use still images and movies from the camera more . • You can display information on the positions where you shot the images on a map. (This requires an Internet connection.) • Still images can be printed or saved with the camera and display them . •... section summarizes the "PMB". To access "PMB Guide" from the Start menu: Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [PMB]. • The confirmation message of the software. For details, see the "PMB Guide". Starting the "PMB Guide" Double-click the (PMB Guide) icon on the computer to...
...)" (supplied) You can use still images and movies from the camera more . • You can display information on the positions where you shot the images on a map. (This requires an Internet connection.) • Still images can be printed or saved with the camera and display them . •... section summarizes the "PMB". To access "PMB Guide" from the Start menu: Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [PMB]. • The confirmation message of the software. For details, see the "PMB Guide". Starting the "PMB Guide" Double-click the (PMB Guide) icon on the computer to...
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...formats you want. The installation of your computer • Music on CDs • Preset-music saved on the camera To install "Music Transfer" • Shut down all other application software before you install "Music Transfer". • For installation, you need to log on as Administrator. 1 Turn ...on page 95. http://www.sony.net/ Using your computer 97 Using your Macintosh computer 4 View images on this...
...formats you want. The installation of your computer • Music on CDs • Preset-music saved on the camera To install "Music Transfer" • Shut down all other application software before you install "Music Transfer". • For installation, you need to log on as Administrator. 1 Turn ...on page 95. http://www.sony.net/ Using your computer 97 Using your Macintosh computer 4 View images on this...
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... How to print still images When you want to print out in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to a computer using the supplied "PMB" software and print the images. Printing directly using a "Memory Stick" media compliant printer You can make a (Print ...images to check before printing (page 113). You can print images with the printer. You can take a "Memory Stick Duo" media containing images shot with the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with a "Memory Stick" media compliant printer. Printing at a shop (...
... How to print still images When you want to print out in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to a computer using the supplied "PMB" software and print the images. Printing directly using a "Memory Stick" media compliant printer You can make a (Print ...images to check before printing (page 113). You can print images with the printer. You can take a "Memory Stick Duo" media containing images shot with the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with a "Memory Stick" media compliant printer. Printing at a shop (...
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...subject. • Retouch the image using "PMB", you view the screen in a dark place. • The camera is not a malfunction. This is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image under ... colors are displayed only during playback. The eyes of low illumination. Cannot insert dates on image. • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images (page 113). The image is called smearing. There is ...shooting, the date and time are shooting a subject with the supplied software "PMB" (pages 59, 87). 109 Troubleshooting
...subject. • Retouch the image using "PMB", you view the screen in a dark place. • The camera is not a malfunction. This is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image under ... colors are displayed only during playback. The eyes of low illumination. Cannot insert dates on image. • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images (page 113). The image is called smearing. There is ...shooting, the date and time are shooting a subject with the supplied software "PMB" (pages 59, 87). 109 Troubleshooting
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... Guide" (page 87). You do not know how to use "PMB". • Refer to "PMB Guide" (page 87). • Consult the computer or software manufacturer. The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you are playing back the movie directly from the hard disk (page 92). Cannot play...8226; Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 92, 96). • When you shoot images with a "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted by the camera, such as "101MSDCF" (page 90). • Follow the correct procedures (page 94). Images once copied to a computer cannot be able to copy the images...
... Guide" (page 87). You do not know how to use "PMB". • Refer to "PMB Guide" (page 87). • Consult the computer or software manufacturer. The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you are playing back the movie directly from the hard disk (page 92). Cannot play...8226; Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 92, 96). • When you shoot images with a "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted by the camera, such as "101MSDCF" (page 90). • Follow the correct procedures (page 94). Images once copied to a computer cannot be able to copy the images...
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...Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software. • If you print an image shot with both edges cut off both edges. For compatibility with ...sufficient free capacity. Copy the image to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • When having images printed at a digital...using the internal memory. • There is not available. However, because the images shot with the camera include information on images. 113 Troubleshooting Remove it. Cannot print images with the date...
...Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software. • If you print an image shot with both edges cut off both edges. For compatibility with ...sufficient free capacity. Copy the image to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • When having images printed at a digital...using the internal memory. • There is not available. However, because the images shot with the camera include information on images. 113 Troubleshooting Remove it. Cannot print images with the date...
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... 51 Color Mode 54 COMPONENT 73 Computer 84 Copying images ...... 88, 96 Macintosh 96 Recommended environment 85, 96 Software 86 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera 94 Windows 84 Connecting Computer 88 Printer 101 TV 81 Conversion Lens 77 Copy 69 Copying images to your computer ... metering ....48 Change REC. Folder 68 Cross Filter 61 D Date 79, 102 Daylight 51 Delete 34, 56 Format 68, 70 Deleting images 34 Digital Zoom 76 DirectX 86 DISP 20 Download Music 95 DPOF 64, 103 DRO 54 E Easy Shooting 24 EV 46 Exposure Bracket 44 Extension 94 F ...
... 51 Color Mode 54 COMPONENT 73 Computer 84 Copying images ...... 88, 96 Macintosh 96 Recommended environment 85, 96 Software 86 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera 94 Windows 84 Connecting Computer 88 Printer 101 TV 81 Conversion Lens 77 Copy 69 Copying images to your computer ... metering ....48 Change REC. Folder 68 Cross Filter 61 D Date 79, 102 Daylight 51 Delete 34, 56 Format 68, 70 Deleting images 34 Digital Zoom 76 DirectX 86 DISP 20 Download Music 95 DPOF 64, 103 DRO 54 E Easy Shooting 24 EV 46 Exposure Bracket 44 Extension 94 F ...
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...P PAL 74 Partial Color 60 PC 84 PictBridge 73, 100 Pixel 11 Playback zoom 32 PMB 87 Precision digital zoom ......... 76 Pressing halfway down .......... 7 Print order mark 64, 103 Print 64, 99 Printing at... display ........ 116 Self-Timer 26 Semi manual 50 Sepia 55 Settings 71 Shooting Movies 23 Still image 23 Shooting Settings 1 75 Shooting Settings 2 78 Shutter speed 9 Single 76 Slideshow ...Smile Detection Sensitivity 43 Smile Shutter 28, 30 Snow 28 Soft Focus 60 Soft Snap 28 Software 86, 87, 95 Spot AF 49 Spot metering 48 Spot metering cross hairs ..... 48 SteadyShot...
...P PAL 74 Partial Color 60 PC 84 PictBridge 73, 100 Pixel 11 Playback zoom 32 PMB 87 Precision digital zoom ......... 76 Pressing halfway down .......... 7 Print order mark 64, 103 Print 64, 99 Printing at... display ........ 116 Self-Timer 26 Semi manual 50 Sepia 55 Settings 71 Shooting Movies 23 Still image 23 Shooting Settings 1 75 Shooting Settings 2 78 Shutter speed 9 Single 76 Slideshow ...Smile Detection Sensitivity 43 Smile Shutter 28, 30 Snow 28 Soft Focus 60 Soft Snap 28 Software 86, 87, 95 Spot AF 49 Spot metering 48 Spot metering cross hairs ..... 48 SteadyShot...
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...about the contents of "C Library", "Expat" and "zlib" software. Notes on the License "C Library", "Expat" and "zlib" software are included in the camera. You will find licenses (in English) of the following sections. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you of "GPL", and ..."LGPL" software. If it is eligible for these software applications, we have access to ...
...about the contents of "C Library", "Expat" and "zlib" software. Notes on the License "C Library", "Expat" and "zlib" software are included in the camera. You will find licenses (in English) of the following sections. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you of "GPL", and ..."LGPL" software. If it is eligible for these software applications, we have access to ...