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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 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.
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...items 24 Menu items 25 Enjoying your computer 27 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 27 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 27 Indicators on /setting the clock 13 Shooting images easily 14 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display 15 ... 17 Detecting the shooting conditions (Scene Recognition 18 Viewing/deleting images 19 Learning the various functions - Table of contents Notes on using the camera 8 Getting started 9 Checking the accessories supplied 9 1 Preparing the battery pack 10 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" media ...
...items 24 Menu items 25 Enjoying your computer 27 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 27 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 27 Indicators on /setting the clock 13 Shooting images easily 14 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display 15 ... 17 Detecting the shooting conditions (Scene Recognition 18 Viewing/deleting images 19 Learning the various functions - Table of contents Notes on using the camera 8 Getting started 9 Checking the accessories supplied 9 1 Preparing the battery pack 10 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" media ...
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... turn on the camera again. [ On image data compatibility • The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back ...images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera. [ On the overheat protection The power may...
... turn on the camera again. [ On image data compatibility • The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back ...images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera. [ On the overheat protection The power may...
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... 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. Cyber-shot application ...software - Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE (1) • Wrist strap (1) • 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...
... 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. Cyber-shot application ...software - Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE (1) • Wrist strap (1) • 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...
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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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... may take time before operation becomes possible. • If the camera is running on images. 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ON/OFF (Power) button Control button 1 2 z button 3 HOME button 1 Press ON/OFF (Power) button. 2 Set the clock with the control button. 1 ...). [ Notes on when the power is turned on • Once the battery pack is inserted in the CD-ROM (supplied), 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...
... may take time before operation becomes possible. • If the camera is running on images. 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ON/OFF (Power) button Control button 1 2 z button 3 HOME button 1 Press ON/OFF (Power) button. 2 Set the clock with the control button. 1 ...). [ Notes on when the power is turned on • Once the battery pack is inserted in the CD-ROM (supplied), 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...
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... stop recording, press the shutter button fully down to steady it. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your finger. 3Shoot with your body to focus. When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down...
... stop recording, press the shutter button fully down to steady it. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your finger. 3Shoot with your body to focus. When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down...
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... automatically (page 17). Easy Shooting Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. Underwater Shoots underwater in low lighting. High Sensitivity (DSC-W220/W230 only) Shoots images without a flash even in a dark place without losing the nighttime atmosphere. Gourmet Shifts to Macro mode, ...-timer/Display [ Using the mode dial Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot with easy-to-see indicators. Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is attached. 15 Soft Snap Shoots images with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and...
... automatically (page 17). Easy Shooting Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. Underwater Shoots underwater in low lighting. High Sensitivity (DSC-W220/W230 only) Shoots images without a flash even in a dark place without losing the nighttime atmosphere. Gourmet Shifts to Macro mode, ...-timer/Display [ Using the mode dial Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot with easy-to-see indicators. Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is attached. 15 Soft Snap Shoots images with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and...
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... 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 priority on * r Indicators off • You cannot use (Flash forced on) or (Slow synchro) when [Scene Recognition] is set... 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 close -up . Normally, put the camera in this setting if you want to include yourself in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is...
... 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 priority on * r Indicators off • You cannot use (Flash forced on) or (Slow synchro) when [Scene Recognition] is set... 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 close -up . Normally, put the camera in this setting if you want to include yourself in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is...
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...when six images have been recorded. • Smiles may not be as level as possible. 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...the conditions. The detection rate is higher when the eyes are showing. 17 Smile Detection mark/Number of the camera and be detected correctly depending on the indicator, the camera records up to orient the face in front of images Smile Detection frame (Orange) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator ...
...when six images have been recorded. • Smiles may not be as level as possible. 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...the conditions. The detection rate is higher when the eyes are showing. 17 Smile Detection mark/Number of the camera and be detected correctly depending on the indicator, the camera records up to orient the face in front of images Smile Detection frame (Orange) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator ...
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...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) • Scene recognition does not function in the following situations: - When the camera... 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...
...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) • Scene recognition does not function in the following situations: - When the camera... 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...
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....) Press V to display 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 To cancel the...
....) Press V to display 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 To cancel the...
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... and select [OK] with v, then press z. • To delete all the images in a folder, select [All In This Folder], then press z in 23). 3 Connect the camera and a computer with v/V on the control button, then press z. For details on the index screen increases. [ To delete images in "Music Transfer". [Slideshow] (pages 22...
... and select [OK] with v, then press z. • To delete all the images in a folder, select [All In This Folder], then press z in 23). 3 Connect the camera and a computer with v/V on the control button, then press z. For details on the index screen increases. [ To delete images in "Music Transfer". [Slideshow] (pages 22...
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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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... 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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...Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CDROM (supplied), you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be pre-installed with the camera on the operating environment of "PMB" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". The installation menu screen appears. 2 Click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button. • When you can view images shot... the [GB] folder to your computer. 3 After copying is required to "Cyber-shot Handbook" in detail. Enjoying your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever.
...Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CDROM (supplied), you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be pre-installed with the camera on the operating environment of "PMB" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". The installation menu screen appears. 2 Click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button. • When you can view images shot... the [GB] folder to your computer. 3 After copying is required to "Cyber-shot Handbook" in detail. Enjoying your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever.
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...8226; Viewing single images in order at an ambient temperature of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life (min.) DSC-W230 Approx. 360 DSC-W220 Approx. 420 DSC-W210/W215 Approx. 470 No. The surrounding temperature is switched alternately between the W and T ends. - Battery life and ...numbers shown for changing of the "Memory Stick Duo" media as necessary. Shooting once every 30 seconds. - 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 25...
...8226; Viewing single images in order at an ambient temperature of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life (min.) DSC-W230 Approx. 360 DSC-W220 Approx. 420 DSC-W210/W215 Approx. 470 No. The surrounding temperature is switched alternately between the W and T ends. - Battery life and ...numbers shown for changing of the "Memory Stick Duo" media as necessary. Shooting once every 30 seconds. - 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 25...
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... automatically when the file size of a movie file 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 may be different. • You can select the image size from the menu (pages 24, 25...]. • When the number 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 shooting conditions. • Even if the capacity of your recording media is the same as the one in...
... automatically when the file size of a movie file 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 may be different. • You can select the image size from the menu (pages 24, 25...]. • When the number 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 shooting conditions. • Even if the capacity of your recording media is the same as the one in...
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... pack into the camera, it with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Insert charged battery pack (page 10). • The battery pack is dead. Cannot turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 23). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Turn...
... pack into the camera, it with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Insert charged battery pack (page 10). • The battery pack is dead. Cannot turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 23). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Turn...
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... than [640(Fine)]. - 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]. Cannot charge...
... than [640(Fine)]. - 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]. Cannot charge...