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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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...pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately 11 3 Turning the camera 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 movies 31 Troubleshooting 32 Battery pack and power...Shooting still images/movies 33 Viewing images 34 Precautions 35 Specifications 36 7 HOME/Menu 22 Using the HOME screen 22 HOME items 23 Using menu items 24 Menu items 25 Enjoying your computer 27 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 27 Viewing "Cyber-shot ...
...pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately 11 3 Turning the camera 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 movies 31 Troubleshooting 32 Battery pack and power...Shooting still images/movies 33 Viewing images 34 Precautions 35 Specifications 36 7 HOME/Menu 22 Using the HOME screen 22 HOME items 23 Using menu items 24 Menu items 25 Enjoying your computer 27 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 27 Viewing "Cyber-shot ...
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... may cause dirt on the flash surface to the provisions of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for effective use the camera near a location that other bright light. In some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on...
... may cause dirt on the flash surface to the provisions of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for effective use the camera near a location that other bright light. In some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on...
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... (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 - Hook 9 "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...
... (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 - Hook 9 "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...
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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 be correct...
..." 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 be correct...
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...22, 23). [ Notes on when the power is turned on • Once the battery pack is inserted in the camera, it may take time before operation becomes possible. • If the camera is running on images. By using "PMB" 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 superimposing dates on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function). 13
...22, 23). [ Notes on when the power is turned on • Once the battery pack is inserted in the camera, it may take time before operation becomes possible. • If the camera is running on images. By using "PMB" 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 superimposing dates on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function). 13
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... lamp Macro button DISP button Flash button Self-timer button 1Select the desired function on the mode dial. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes... feet 7 3/4 inches) (T) (from the lens). 14 Do not cover the speaker with the shutter button. When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your finger. 3Shoot with your body to focus. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down .
... lamp Macro button DISP button Flash button Self-timer button 1Select the desired function on the mode dial. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes... feet 7 3/4 inches) (T) (from the lens). 14 Do not cover the speaker with the shutter button. When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your finger. 3Shoot with your body to focus. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down .
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... value). Twilight Shoots night scenes without a flash even in white more vividly. Underwater Shoots underwater in delicious color. High Sensitivity (DSC-W220/W230 only) Shoots images without a flash even in a dark place without losing the nighttime atmosphere. Soft Snap Shoots images with easy... without losing the nighttime atmosphere. Beach Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with the focus on a distant subject. Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is attached. 15 Snow Shoots snow scenes in low lighting. Fireworks Shoots fireworks in SCN mode Press...
... value). Twilight Shoots night scenes without a flash even in white more vividly. Underwater Shoots underwater in delicious color. High Sensitivity (DSC-W220/W230 only) Shoots images without a flash even in a dark place without losing the nighttime atmosphere. Soft Snap Shoots images with easy... without losing the nighttime atmosphere. Beach Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with the focus on a distant subject. Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is attached. 15 Snow Shoots snow scenes in low lighting. Fireworks Shoots fireworks in SCN mode Press...
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... repeatedly 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 subjects. [ Using the self-timer Press V ( )...the shutter button is pressed. [ 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 (default...
... repeatedly 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 subjects. [ Using the self-timer Press V ( )...the shutter button is pressed. [ 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 (default...
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.... The Smile Shutter enters standby. The smile 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 set Smile Detection...Number of images Smile Detection frame (Orange) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator 4 Wait detecting a smile. Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is easier to detect when the teeth are narrowed. 3 Give a clear smile with the bangs. 2 Try to orient...
.... The Smile Shutter enters standby. The smile 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 set Smile Detection...Number of images Smile Detection frame (Orange) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator 4 Wait detecting a smile. Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is easier to detect when the teeth are narrowed. 3 Give a clear smile with the bangs. 2 Try to orient...
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... 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 [Off]. 18 During burst shooting - When using Digital Zoom z When the camera recognizes the scene Setting value icon Scene Recognition icon When the...
... 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 [Off]. 18 During burst shooting - When using Digital Zoom z When the camera recognizes the scene Setting value icon Scene Recognition icon When the...
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... 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 return the zoom, press W. Shows the displayed area of the whole image 19 Adjust the position... with v, then press z. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press (T) while displaying a still image. To cancel the playback zoom, press z....
... 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 return the zoom, press W. Shows the displayed area of the whole image 19 Adjust the position... with v, then press z. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press (T) while displaying a still image. To cancel the playback zoom, press z....
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... music will change the music. To transfer and change the music to your desired music. 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...
... music will change the music. To transfer and change the music to your desired music. 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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[ 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 Set [COMPONENT] to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied).
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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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...an OS listed above. By using the software in the CDROM (supplied), you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be pre-installed with the camera on your computer, or use the camera in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to use a commercially available "Memory Stick"... [Handbook] folder and copy "Handbook.pdf" stored in the CD-ROM (supplied). Enjoying your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) For Windows users For Macintosh users USB...
...an OS listed above. By using the software in the CDROM (supplied), you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be pre-installed with the camera on your computer, or use the camera in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to use a commercially available "Memory Stick"... [Handbook] folder and copy "Handbook.pdf" stored in the CD-ROM (supplied). Enjoying your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) For Windows users For Macintosh users USB...
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...Notes on the 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 numbers shown for images you can record/view are decreased under the following...is used frequently. - The Face Detection function is low. - The flash strobes once every two times. - 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 images...
...Notes on the 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 numbers shown for images you can record/view are decreased under the following...is used frequently. - The Face Detection function is low. - The flash strobes once every two times. - 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 images...
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...time for movies may be different. • You can select the image size 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 size set to [Normal]. • When the number of remaining ...999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When an image was recorded using an earlier Sony model and is limited to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • The camera does not support HD recordings or playbacks for movies. • The size of the movie ...
...time for movies may be different. • You can select the image size 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 size set to [Normal]. • When the number of remaining ...999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When an image was recorded using an earlier Sony model and is limited to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • The camera does not support HD recordings or playbacks for movies. • The size of the movie ...
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...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Turn on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for repair, you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to "Cyber-shot... Handbook" (PDF). The power turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about one minute, reinsert the battery pack, then turn on , the camera turns off automatically to prevent ...
...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Turn on the camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for repair, you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to "Cyber-shot... Handbook" (PDF). The power turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about one minute, reinsert the battery pack, then turn on , the camera turns off automatically to prevent ...
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... (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 full, do one of ...the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" media (page 31). Change the "Memory Stick Duo" media. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the...
... (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 full, do one of ...the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" media (page 31). Change the "Memory Stick Duo" media. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the...