Instruction Manual
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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. For details on advanced operations, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 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 the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. For details on advanced operations, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. GB © 2009 Sony Corporation
Instruction Manual
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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) •... 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) •... 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) ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is printed or displayed on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is displayed in up of a collection of small dots called pixels. Although you ... VGA 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels Pixels Selecting the image size for better images Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is shown by email 11 Description of pixels. Basic techniques for use (page 12) Pixel Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size...
...large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is printed or displayed on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is displayed in up of a collection of small dots called pixels. Although you ... VGA 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels Pixels Selecting the image size for better images Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is shown by email 11 Description of pixels. Basic techniques for use (page 12) Pixel Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size...
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... the focus automatically from distant subjects to return the zoom. • When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. Macro (Shooting close-up) Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No indicator): Flash Auto ...Macro. • Setting the zoom all the way to clearly shoot the background that is recommended. 25 Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 76. • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. For details ...
... the focus automatically from distant subjects to return the zoom. • When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. Macro (Shooting close-up) Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No indicator): Flash Auto ...Macro. • Setting the zoom all the way to clearly shoot the background that is recommended. 25 Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 76. • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. For details ...
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... after pressing the shutter button all the way down. The subjects are partially hidden by sunglasses, masks, hats, etc. - Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Shooting in Smile Shutter mode When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Select (Smile Shutter) mode from the mode dial. 2 Aim the...all the way down again to six images. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the conditions. • You cannot use the Digital Zoom function. • You cannot change the zoom ratio when the Smile Shutter is in standby. 30 The suitable exposure may not be ...
... after pressing the shutter button all the way down. The subjects are partially hidden by sunglasses, masks, hats, etc. - Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Shooting in Smile Shutter mode When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Select (Smile Shutter) mode from the mode dial. 2 Aim the...all the way down again to six images. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the conditions. • You cannot use the Digital Zoom function. • You cannot change the zoom ratio when the Smile Shutter is in standby. 30 The suitable exposure may not be ...
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... using the function. Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject Selects whether to use Face Detection function. (Auto) Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on. Detects and shoots with priority on child's face. Detects the faces of your subjects can be detected when ...settings automatically. (Off) Does not use the Face Detection function or not, and also selects the priority subject for adjusting the focus when using the Digital Zoom. • In (Soft Snap) mode, the Face Detection function is activated. • When the Scene Selection mode is set to (Soft...
... using the function. Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject Selects whether to use Face Detection function. (Auto) Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on. Detects and shoots with priority on child's face. Detects the faces of your subjects can be detected when ...settings automatically. (Off) Does not use the Face Detection function or not, and also selects the priority subject for adjusting the focus when using the Digital Zoom. • In (Soft Snap) mode, the Face Detection function is activated. • When the Scene Selection mode is set to (Soft...
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...Digital Zoom • Although [Scene Recognition] is fixed to [Auto] when (Easy Shooting) mode is selected, the current setting mark and scene recognition mark are Recognized The following situations: - Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 Scene Recognition: Determining the scene to be shot and taking the shot The camera... night scene, and then takes the shot. (Off) Does not use the Scene Recognition. (Auto) The camera detects conditions such as backlight or a night scene and takes the shot using a tripod (DSC-W220/W230 only) Backlight Backlight Portrait •...
...Digital Zoom • Although [Scene Recognition] is fixed to [Auto] when (Easy Shooting) mode is selected, the current setting mark and scene recognition mark are Recognized The following situations: - Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 Scene Recognition: Determining the scene to be shot and taking the shot The camera... night scene, and then takes the shot. (Off) Does not use the Scene Recognition. (Auto) The camera detects conditions such as backlight or a night scene and takes the shot using a tripod (DSC-W220/W230 only) Backlight Backlight Portrait •...
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... when shooting movies. • The semi manual distance setting contains some error, and this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the edge of the frame. In such cases, do not press...through a net or window. • AF stands for Auto Focus. • When you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in the AF range ... indicator As long as you do as you can retry the procedure as many times as follows: 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in a dotted line. Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 ...
... when shooting movies. • The semi manual distance setting contains some error, and this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the edge of the frame. In such cases, do not press...through a net or window. • AF stands for Auto Focus. • When you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in the AF range ... indicator As long as you do as you can retry the procedure as many times as follows: 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in a dotted line. Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 38 ...
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... [12M], [3:2(11M)] or [16:9(9M)]. • The total zoom scale of approximately 8×, including the optical zoom 4×. Digital Zoom Selects the Digital Zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using Semi manual, auto focus operates the same as in the following table. Off Does not use the... zoom is exceeded. This mode shortens the time needed for shooting stationary subjects. When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. However, note that the picture quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is shown in [Single] mode.
... [12M], [3:2(11M)] or [16:9(9M)]. • The total zoom scale of approximately 8×, including the optical zoom 4×. Digital Zoom Selects the Digital Zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using Semi manual, auto focus operates the same as in the following table. Off Does not use the... zoom is exceeded. This mode shortens the time needed for shooting stationary subjects. When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. However, note that the picture quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is shown in [Single] mode.
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... does not emit light. • You cannot select semi manual. • If you shoot images with tele conversion lens (sold separately), the camera may also focus on the operation 1 page 66 Image size and total zoom scale using Smart zoom (Including optical zoom 4×) Size 8M 5M...16:9(2M) Total zoom scale Approx. 4.9× Approx. 6.2× Approx. 7.8× Approx. 25× Approx. 8.3× • You cannot use the Digital Zoom when: - (Smile Shutter) mode is selected in (Fireworks) mode with its optimal effect. • Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with conversion...
... does not emit light. • You cannot select semi manual. • If you shoot images with tele conversion lens (sold separately), the camera may also focus on the operation 1 page 66 Image size and total zoom scale using Smart zoom (Including optical zoom 4×) Size 8M 5M...16:9(2M) Total zoom scale Approx. 4.9× Approx. 6.2× Approx. 7.8× Approx. 25× Approx. 8.3× • You cannot use the Digital Zoom when: - (Smile Shutter) mode is selected in (Fireworks) mode with its optimal effect. • Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with conversion...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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By connecting Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using the camera abroad, it may be necessary..., Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. 83 Viewing images on the camera. PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy,...camera is compatible with the "PhotoTV HD" standard. On "PhotoTV HD" This camera is used. Images shot with a video input jack and the cable for multi-use terminal. For details, refer to the operating instruction of the digital still camera...
By connecting Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using the camera abroad, it may be necessary..., Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. 83 Viewing images on the camera. PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy,...camera is compatible with the "PhotoTV HD" standard. On "PhotoTV HD" This camera is used. Images shot with a video input jack and the cable for multi-use terminal. For details, refer to the operating instruction of the digital still camera...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...button. 2 Select the image you want to print. 3 Press MENU button to the image. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is attached to display the menu. 4 Select [DPOF] with v/V on the control button...cannot mark movies. • You can take a "Memory Stick Duo" media containing images shot with it. • Before you want to superimpose dates on images, consult your photo...• Be sure to take the "Memory Stick Duo" media Adaptor with the camera to reselect them when you print them out at the shop. • You ... DPOF Printing still images To remove the mark Select the image from the...
...button. 2 Select the image you want to print. 3 Press MENU button to the image. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is attached to display the menu. 4 Select [DPOF] with v/V on the control button...cannot mark movies. • You can take a "Memory Stick Duo" media containing images shot with it. • Before you want to superimpose dates on images, consult your photo...• Be sure to take the "Memory Stick Duo" media Adaptor with the camera to reselect them when you print them out at the shop. • You ... DPOF Printing still images To remove the mark Select the image from the...
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... Exif information. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print images with the image size set to the internal memory. • This feature is full.... However, because the images shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you use a photo printing service, ask them to the "Memory Stick Duo" media with Exif information...
... Exif information. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print images with the image size set to the internal memory. • This feature is full.... However, because the images shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you use a photo printing service, ask them to the "Memory Stick Duo" media with Exif information...
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... Initialize the camera (page 71), then turn the power on the camera is working. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E:61:ss E:62:ss E:91:ss • A camera malfunction has ...on again. 116 Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may flash even though there are still 5 to cool • The power turns off and then on the ... Turn the power off automatically when the camera temperature rises. C:13:ss • The camera cannot read or write data on again. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending ...
... Initialize the camera (page 71), then turn the power on the camera is working. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E:61:ss E:62:ss E:91:ss • A camera malfunction has ...on again. 116 Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may flash even though there are still 5 to cool • The power turns off and then on the ... Turn the power off automatically when the camera temperature rises. C:13:ss • The camera cannot read or write data on again. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending ...
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... record or delete images on this is set as a recording folder on the camera. Cannot create more folders • The folder with a name beginning with the same first three digit number already exists on Memory Stick • Delete unnecessary images or files (page 34). Use the flash, select... the anti-blur function, or mount the camera on the camera if the files have selected a folder that cannot be used in the camera (page 121). Sony does not ...
... record or delete images on this is set as a recording folder on the camera. Cannot create more folders • The folder with a name beginning with the same first three digit number already exists on Memory Stick • Delete unnecessary images or files (page 34). Use the flash, select... the anti-blur function, or mount the camera on the camera if the files have selected a folder that cannot be used in the camera (page 121). Sony does not ...
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... 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 88 Create 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 Face...
... 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 88 Create 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 Face...
Marketing Specifcations (Black Model)
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..., and Twilight using the optimal settings. Just smile once everyone is ready, and the camera will optimize your images automatically adjusting to scene indicate the degree of a second selects the appropriate camera settings:. DSC-W220/B Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera The Sony® Cyber-shot® DSC-W220 combines point-and-shoot ease-of-use with reduced red-eye for HDTV Compatibility: beautiful...
..., and Twilight using the optimal settings. Just smile once everyone is ready, and the camera will optimize your images automatically adjusting to scene indicate the degree of a second selects the appropriate camera settings:. DSC-W220/B Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera The Sony® Cyber-shot® DSC-W220 combines point-and-shoot ease-of-use with reduced red-eye for HDTV Compatibility: beautiful...
Marketing Specifcations (Black Model)
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DSC-W220/B Specifications General Megapixel: 12.1MP Imaging Device: 1/2.3 type(7.79mm) Super HAD™ CCD Recording Media: 15MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media, ... HD output adapter cable (VMC-MHC2), and compatible HDTV. Specifications of up to market region. Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1.800.222.7669 •www.sony.com Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera Please visit the Dealer Network for PhotoTV HD viewing. of use. Optional Accessories Rechargeable Lithium-Ion...
DSC-W220/B Specifications General Megapixel: 12.1MP Imaging Device: 1/2.3 type(7.79mm) Super HAD™ CCD Recording Media: 15MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media, ... HD output adapter cable (VMC-MHC2), and compatible HDTV. Specifications of up to market region. Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1.800.222.7669 •www.sony.com Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera Please visit the Dealer Network for PhotoTV HD viewing. of use. Optional Accessories Rechargeable Lithium-Ion...