Instruction Manual
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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. 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.
Instruction Manual
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... the FCC Rules. Operation is for the FCC related matters only. [ Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W220 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may ... changes or modifications not expressly approved in the U.S.A. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. For Customers in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. 4 Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942...
... the FCC Rules. Operation is for the FCC related matters only. [ Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W220 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may ... changes or modifications not expressly approved in the U.S.A. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. For Customers in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. 4 Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942...
Instruction Manual
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Cyber-shot application software - 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 • Battery charger BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE (1) •...) (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 application software - 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 • Battery charger BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE (1) •...) (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...
Instruction Manual
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... B z AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter 125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure value AF range finder frame indicator 1.0m Semi manual value Macro REC Standby Recording a movie/Standby a movie 0:12 Recording time (minutes : seconds) 101-0012 Folder-file number 2009 1 1 9:30 AM Recorded date/time of...
... B z AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter 125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure value AF range finder frame indicator 1.0m Semi manual value Macro REC Standby Recording a movie/Standby a movie 0:12 Recording time (minutes : seconds) 101-0012 Folder-file number 2009 1 1 9:30 AM Recorded date/time of...
Instruction Manual
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However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • In addition,... trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. • Adobe and Reader are subject to change without notice. Trademarks • The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. , "Cyber-shot," "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," Duo," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO , "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," Micro," "MagicGate," , "Memory Stick , "...
However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • In addition,... trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. • Adobe and Reader are subject to change without notice. Trademarks • The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. , "Cyber-shot," "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," Duo," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO , "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," Micro," "MagicGate," , "Memory Stick , "...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...camera. Black, white, red, blue or green points • Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to use the battery pack for a long time, use . This is capable of reproducing sharp images with the quality standards of the DSC-W220... it from the camera, then store it is not completely discharged. These dots are not actual images shot using the camera. Notes on using the camera Notes on the types... Carl Zeiss in accordance with excellent contrast. The images used in this manual are operational for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by inserting it ....
...camera. Black, white, red, blue or green points • Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to use the battery pack for a long time, use . This is capable of reproducing sharp images with the quality standards of the DSC-W220... it from the camera, then store it is not completely discharged. These dots are not actual images shot using the camera. Notes on using the camera Notes on the types... Carl Zeiss in accordance with excellent contrast. The images used in this manual are operational for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by inserting it ....
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure (page 48). 9 Adjusting ...EV: Allows you release the shutter. Metering Mode: Allows you can create various images by the camera (page 46). However, you to change the part of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) = ...
Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure (page 48). 9 Adjusting ...EV: Allows you release the shutter. Metering Mode: Allows you can create various images by the camera (page 46). However, you to change the part of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) = ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... Index) ISO sensitivity is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Balance] (page 51). 10 High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even in the auto adjustment mode. However, the image tends to reduce blur...
... Index) ISO sensitivity is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Balance] (page 51). 10 High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even in the auto adjustment mode. However, the image tends to reduce blur...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Value (46) Recording time (minutes : seconds) AF range finder frame indicator (49) Semi manual value (50) Macro (25) D Display C:32:00 AF Illuminator (75) Red Eye Reduction (53) Flash mode (25) Flash charging Conversion Lens (77) Indication Self-timer (...
Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Value (46) Recording time (minutes : seconds) AF range finder frame indicator (49) Semi manual value (50) Macro (25) D Display C:32:00 AF Illuminator (75) Red Eye Reduction (53) Flash mode (25) Flash charging Conversion Lens (77) Indication Self-timer (...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...to , the Exposure Bracket mode is not available. • The flash is set for the first shot. On the Burst • When recording with the self-timer, a series of a maximum of...balance, and exposure are also used for the other images. • When you adjust the exposure manually (page 46), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness. • The recording interval ... on the operation 1 page 38 REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. (Normal) Does not shoot ...
...to , the Exposure Bracket mode is not available. • The flash is set for the first shot. On the Burst • When recording with the self-timer, a series of a maximum of...balance, and exposure are also used for the other images. • When you adjust the exposure manually (page 46), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness. • The recording interval ... on the operation 1 page 38 REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. (Normal) Does not shoot ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Make sure to keep the camera still during shooting (DSC-W220/W230 only). • The current setting mark and scene recognition mark are transferred to the camera even though it is fixed on a tripod (DSC-W220/W230 only). • Sometimes a slow shutter results when a scene is determined automatically by the camera. EV: Adjusting the light intensity Manually adjusts the exposure...
Make sure to keep the camera still during shooting (DSC-W220/W230 only). • The current setting mark and scene recognition mark are transferred to the camera even though it is fixed on a tripod (DSC-W220/W230 only). • Sometimes a slow shutter results when a scene is determined automatically by the camera. EV: Adjusting the light intensity Manually adjusts the exposure...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...50 AF range finder frame AE/AF lock indicator As long as you do as follows: 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in a dotted line. In this error increases when the zoom is ...side or the lens is out of focus When shooting with automatic focusing, such as you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in the AF range ...select only [Multi AF] or [ ] when shooting movies. • The semi manual distance setting contains some error, and this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen. • You ...
...50 AF range finder frame AE/AF lock indicator As long as you do as follows: 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in a dotted line. In this error increases when the zoom is ...side or the lens is out of focus When shooting with automatic focusing, such as you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in the AF range ...select only [Multi AF] or [ ] when shooting movies. • The semi manual distance setting contains some error, and this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen. • You ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... located near the center of the subject. • You cannot use the AF illuminator when: - Shooting Settings 1 The default settings are not recorded. Semi manual is set (page 50). - (Landscape) mode, (Twilight) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode. • When you can...not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at this time. On Displays the grid lines. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus more easily on the operation 1 page 66 Shooting Settings - The indicator appears at close range. Auto Uses the AF illuminator...
... located near the center of the subject. • You cannot use the AF illuminator when: - Shooting Settings 1 The default settings are not recorded. Semi manual is set (page 50). - (Landscape) mode, (Twilight) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode. • When you can...not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at this time. On Displays the grid lines. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus more easily on the operation 1 page 66 Shooting Settings - The indicator appears at close range. Auto Uses the AF illuminator...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...time needed for shooting stationary subjects. The camera enlarges the image using Semi manual, auto focus operates the same as in the following table. Off Does not use the Digital Zoom. 76 Smart (Smart zoom) () Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will ...you press and hold the shutter button halfway down . Digital Zoom Selects the Digital Zoom mode. When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. This mode is exceeded. Precision (Precision digital zoom) () Enlarges all image sizes by the total...
...time needed for shooting stationary subjects. The camera enlarges the image using Semi manual, auto focus operates the same as in the following table. Off Does not use the Digital Zoom. 76 Smart (Smart zoom) () Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image will ...you press and hold the shutter button halfway down . Digital Zoom Selects the Digital Zoom mode. When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. This mode is exceeded. Precision (Precision digital zoom) () Enlarges all image sizes by the total...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... 6.2× Approx. 7.8× Approx. 25× Approx. 8.3× • You cannot use the Digital Zoom when: - (Smile Shutter) mode is limited. • AF illuminator does not emit light. • You cannot select semi manual. • If you may not be able to record images in (Fireworks) mode with its optimal...lens and the conversion lens. • The macro setting is fixed to the operating instructions supplied with tele conversion lens (sold separately), the camera may also focus on the operation 1 page 66 Image size and total zoom scale using the built-in flash, the flash light may ...
... 6.2× Approx. 7.8× Approx. 25× Approx. 8.3× • You cannot use the Digital Zoom when: - (Smile Shutter) mode is limited. • AF illuminator does not emit light. • You cannot select semi manual. • If you may not be able to record images in (Fireworks) mode with its optimal...lens and the conversion lens. • The macro setting is fixed to the operating instructions supplied with tele conversion lens (sold separately), the camera may also focus on the operation 1 page 66 Image size and total zoom scale using the built-in flash, the flash light may ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...condition. 108 The Smile Shutter is in the image. Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash. • Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash... There is no function for forcibly turning off ) (page 25). • You cannot use the Digital Zoom when shooting movies. • You cannot change the zoom scale when: - Shooting movies. ...(Twilight) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode when shooting still images. • The Semi manual function is selected. Troubleshooting The image is out of focus" on page 50. While ...
...condition. 108 The Smile Shutter is in the image. Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash. • Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash... There is no function for forcibly turning off ) (page 25). • You cannot use the Digital Zoom when shooting movies. • You cannot change the zoom scale when: - Shooting movies. ...(Twilight) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode when shooting still images. • The Semi manual function is selected. Troubleshooting The image is out of focus" on page 50. While ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... you view a movie on a computer. • You are playing back the movie directly from the hard disk (page 92). Copy the movie to the operation manual of your computer, then play back images on (page 88). "Memory Stick Duo" media Cannot insert a "Memory Stick Duo" media. • Insert it . 112 ...image. • Refer to the hard disk of the printer. You have formatted a "Memory Stick Duo" media by mistake. • All the data on the camera. • Copy them to a folder recognized by formatting. You do not know how to use "PMB". • Refer to a computer cannot be able to ...
... you view a movie on a computer. • You are playing back the movie directly from the hard disk (page 92). Copy the movie to the operation manual of your computer, then play back images on (page 88). "Memory Stick Duo" media Cannot insert a "Memory Stick Duo" media. • Insert it . 112 ...image. • Refer to the hard disk of the printer. You have formatted a "Memory Stick Duo" media by mistake. • All the data on the camera. • Copy them to a folder recognized by formatting. You do not know how to use "PMB". • Refer to a computer cannot be able to ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...zoom 76 OS 85, 96 Overexposure 9 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 a shop 103 Printing directly 100 Program ...the display .... 20 Indicator 16 LCD backlight 20 Select Folder 65 Self-diagnosis 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 56 Slow Synchro 25 ...
...zoom 76 OS 85, 96 Overexposure 9 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 a shop 103 Printing directly 100 Program ...the display .... 20 Indicator 16 LCD backlight 20 Select Folder 65 Self-diagnosis 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 56 Slow Synchro 25 ...
Marketing Specifcations (Blue Model)
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...5.35-21.4mm 35mm Equivalent: 30-120mm Focus: 9-Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Spot AF, Semi Manual Focus (0.5m / 1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m / Unlimited distance) Aperture Range: Auto(F2.8/F7.1(W), 2...UPC Code: 027242749030 Viewable area, measured diagonally. when fully charged, actual results may vary. DSC-W220/L Specifications General Megapixel: 12.1MP Imaging Device: 1/2.3 type(7.79mm) Super HAD™ CCD...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 ...
...5.35-21.4mm 35mm Equivalent: 30-120mm Focus: 9-Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Spot AF, Semi Manual Focus (0.5m / 1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m / Unlimited distance) Aperture Range: Auto(F2.8/F7.1(W), 2...UPC Code: 027242749030 Viewable area, measured diagonally. when fully charged, actual results may vary. DSC-W220/L Specifications General Megapixel: 12.1MP Imaging Device: 1/2.3 type(7.79mm) Super HAD™ CCD...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 ...