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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. For details on advanced operations, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
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... menu 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 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 supplied 9 1 Preparing the battery pack 10 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold ...
... menu 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 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 supplied 9 1 Preparing the battery pack 10 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold ...
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...No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate 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 will play back images. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. [ Notes on the LCD ...
...No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate 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 will play back images. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. [ Notes on the LCD ...
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... camera from damage by being dropped. 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-W215 only) • CD-ROM (1) - Cyber-shot...
... camera from damage by being dropped. 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-W215 only) • CD-ROM (1) - Cyber-shot...
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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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... Shutter lamp Macro button DISP button Flash button Self-timer button 1Select the desired function on the mode dial. When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera, with the shutter button.
... Shutter lamp Macro button DISP button Flash button Self-timer button 1Select the desired function on the mode dial. When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera, with the shutter button.
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... shooting with the blueness of people, flowers, etc. Landscape Shoots with the settings adjusted automatically. Fireworks Shoots fireworks in low lighting. Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is attached. 15 SCN* Scene Selection Selects a setting from the Scene Selection menu. Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer...Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot with the focus on a distant subject. Twilight Shoots night scenes without a flash even in all their splendor. High Sensitivity (DSC-W220/W230 only) Shoots images without losing the nighttime atmosphere.
... shooting with the blueness of people, flowers, etc. Landscape Shoots with the settings adjusted automatically. Fireworks Shoots fireworks in low lighting. Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is attached. 15 SCN* Scene Selection Selects a setting from the Scene Selection menu. Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer...Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot with the focus on a distant subject. Twilight Shoots night scenes without a flash even in all their splendor. High Sensitivity (DSC-W220/W230 only) Shoots images without losing the nighttime atmosphere.
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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-up) Press b ( ) on the control button ... cannot use (Flash forced on) or (Slow synchro) when [Scene Recognition] is set to clearly shoot the background that is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close subjects. [ Using the self-timer Press V ( ) on the control button. Normally, put the...
...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-up) Press b ( ) on the control button ... cannot use (Flash forced on) or (Slow synchro) when [Scene Recognition] is set to clearly shoot the background that is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close subjects. [ Using the self-timer Press V ( ) on the control button. Normally, put the...
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...easier to detect when the teeth are narrowed. 3 Give a clear smile with the bangs. 2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be detected correctly depending on the conditions. Smile Detection mark/Number of smiles 1 Do not cover the eyes with an open mouth. The ... higher when the eyes are showing. 17 When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera records up to six images. Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Select (Smile Shutter) mode on the mode dial. 2...
...easier to detect when the teeth are narrowed. 3 Give a clear smile with the bangs. 2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be detected correctly depending on the conditions. Smile Detection mark/Number of smiles 1 Do not cover the eyes with an open mouth. The ... higher when the eyes are showing. 17 When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera records up to six images. Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Select (Smile Shutter) mode on the mode dial. 2...
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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) ...
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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. Adjust the position with v, then press z. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press (T) while displaying a still...
....) 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. Adjust the position with v, then press z. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press (T) while displaying a still...
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... your computer. 2 Press HOME button. 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...
... your computer. 2 Press HOME button. 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 the multi connector To audio/video input jacks Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) To view on TV Connect the camera 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. Set [COMPONENT] to [SD] when shooting movies. • Use a Type2b-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable. 21
To the multi connector To audio/video input jacks Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) To view on TV Connect the camera 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. Set [COMPONENT] to [SD] when shooting movies. • Use a Type2b-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable. 21
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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). Learning the various functions - HOME/Menu Using the...
... 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 - HOME/Menu Using the...
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... to your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the "Memory Stick" media slot on your computer, or use the camera in the CDROM (supplied), you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the installation is not supported. • Your computer must be pre-installed with...
... to your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the "Memory Stick" media slot on your computer, or use the camera in the CDROM (supplied), you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the installation is not supported. • Your computer must be pre-installed with...
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... shown for changing of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life (min.) DSC-W230 Approx. 360 DSC-W220 Approx. 420 DSC-W210/W215 Approx. 470 No. Shooting once every 30 seconds. - The power turns on and off many times. - The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement...
... shown for changing of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life (min.) DSC-W230 Approx. 360 DSC-W220 Approx. 420 DSC-W210/W215 Approx. 470 No. Shooting once every 30 seconds. - The power turns on and off many times. - The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement...
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...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 camera Size Approx. 15 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 12M 3 48 100 204 412 815 1638 3321 8M 4 ...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 camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. [ The approximate recordable time of movies The numbers in the table below...
...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 camera Size Approx. 15 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 12M 3 48 100 204 412 815 1638 3321 8M 4 ...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 camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. [ The approximate recordable time of movies The numbers in the table below...
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... 32 The power turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is discharged. In this case, a message appears on , the camera turns off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the..."Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, reinsert the battery pack, then turn on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 23). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service...
... 32 The power turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is discharged. In this case, a message appears on , the camera turns off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the..."Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, reinsert the battery pack, then turn on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 23). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service...
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... pack (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 discharged. Use the battery charger...
... pack (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 discharged. Use the battery charger...