Instruction Manual
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For details on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. 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 advanced operations, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
For details on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. 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 advanced operations, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Instruction Manual
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... 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) appears. When the camera does not recognize the scene, the image is shot as Scene Recognition...
... 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) appears. When the camera does not recognize the scene, the image is shot as Scene Recognition...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels Pixels Selecting the image size for better images Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up of a collection of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is displayed in up more memory, and the image is...
... × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels Pixels Selecting the image size for better images Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up of a collection of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is displayed in up more memory, and the image is...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... Focus speed drops when you shoot images in a dark place to return the zoom. • When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. Basic Operations Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) W/T Using the zoom Press T to zoom, press W to clearly shoot the background... that is out of flash light. : Flash forced off • The flash strobes twice. 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...
... Focus speed drops when you shoot images in a dark place to return the zoom. • When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. Basic Operations Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) W/T Using the zoom Press T to zoom, press W to clearly shoot the background... that is out of flash light. : Flash forced off • The flash strobes twice. 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...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... 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 focus if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after pressing the shutter button all the way down...priority for smile detection with [Smile Detection] (page 43). • If a smile is too dark or too bright. - 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...
... 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 focus if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after pressing the shutter button all the way down...priority for smile detection with [Smile Detection] (page 43). • If a smile is too dark or too bright. - 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...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... of subject Selects whether to 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 Snap) mode, the... balance and red-eye reduction settings automatically. (Off) Does not use the flash. Off Does not use Face Detection function. (Auto) Selects the face the camera is to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected when (Soft Snap) mode is insufficient light or backlight.
... of subject Selects whether to 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 Snap) mode, the... balance and red-eye reduction settings automatically. (Off) Does not use the flash. Off Does not use Face Detection function. (Auto) Selects the face the camera is to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected when (Soft Snap) mode is insufficient light or backlight.
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...using the scene recognition function and another image using a tripod (DSC-W220/W230 only) Backlight Backlight Portrait • Scene recognition does not function in the following scenes can be shot and taking the shot The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, such as backlight or a 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 Digital Zoom • Although [Scene Recognition] is fixed to [Auto] when...
...using the scene recognition function and another image using a tripod (DSC-W220/W230 only) Backlight Backlight Portrait • Scene recognition does not function in the following scenes can be shot and taking the shot The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, such as backlight or a 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 Digital Zoom • Although [Scene Recognition] is fixed to [Auto] when...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...subject through a net or window. • AF stands for Auto Focus. • When you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder frame is useful when repeatedly shooting a subject at the ... ] when shooting movies. • The semi manual distance setting contains some error, and this case, the camera works to focus on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame in semi manual mode. • ... cases, do not press the shutter button fully down, you do as follows: 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down...
...subject through a net or window. • AF stands for Auto Focus. • When you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder frame is useful when repeatedly shooting a subject at the ... ] when shooting movies. • The semi manual distance setting contains some error, and this case, the camera works to focus on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame in semi manual mode. • ... cases, do not press the shutter button fully down, you do as follows: 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...• AF mode setting is invalid when the Face Detection function or the Smile Detection function is shown in [Single] mode. The camera enlarges the image using Semi manual, auto focus operates the same as in the following table. This is not available when the image ...size is exceeded. Off Does not use the Digital Zoom. 76 This mode shortens the time needed for shooting stationary subjects. Digital Zoom Selects the Digital Zoom mode. When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Settings For details on the operation 1...
...• AF mode setting is invalid when the Face Detection function or the Smile Detection function is shown in [Single] mode. The camera enlarges the image using Semi manual, auto focus operates the same as in the following table. This is not available when the image ...size is exceeded. Off Does not use the Digital Zoom. 76 This mode shortens the time needed for shooting stationary subjects. Digital Zoom Selects the Digital Zoom mode. When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Settings For details on the operation 1...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... 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 limited. • AF illuminator 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 close subjects in (Landscape) mode and (Twilight) mode. • If you shoot images with conversion lens (sold separately), you...
... 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 limited. • AF illuminator 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 close subjects in (Landscape) mode and (Twilight) mode. • If you shoot images with conversion lens (sold separately), you...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...of the TV must match that of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in [HD(1080i)] signal format. By connecting Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of subtle textures and colors.... view movies output in breathtaking Full HD quality. PhotoTV HD allows for multi-use terminal. Images shot with a video input jack and the cable for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of the digital still camera. PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guiana, ...
...of the TV must match that of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in [HD(1080i)] signal format. By connecting Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of subtle textures and colors.... view movies output in breathtaking Full HD quality. PhotoTV HD allows for multi-use terminal. Images shot with a video input jack and the cable for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of the digital still camera. PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guiana, ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... Printing still images To remove the mark Select the image from the camera. The (Print order) mark is attached to remove the mark, then repeat steps 3 and 4. 103 Copy the images to a "Memory Stick Duo" media, then take a "Memory Stick Duo" media containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. DPOF (Digital...
... Printing still images To remove the mark Select the image from the camera. The (Print order) mark is attached to remove the mark, then repeat steps 3 and 4. 103 Copy the images to a "Memory Stick Duo" media, then take a "Memory Stick Duo" media containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. DPOF (Digital...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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However, because the images shot with the camera include information on images. Especially when you print an image shot with the image size set to the "Memory Stick Duo" media with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif...camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on the recording date, you use a photo printing service, ask them to the internal memory. • This feature is a "Memory Stick Duo" media inserted in the internal memory to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • When having images printed at a digital...
However, because the images shot with the camera include information on images. Especially when you print an image shot with the image size set to the "Memory Stick Duo" media with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif...camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on the recording date, you use a photo printing service, ask them to the internal memory. • This feature is a "Memory Stick Duo" media inserted in the internal memory to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • When having images printed at a digital...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...with the camera, or the data is trouble with the camera's hardware. For use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may need repair. The last two digits (indicated ... Initialize the camera (page 71), then turn the power on again. 116 Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may flash even though there are still 5 to...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Turn the power off automatically when the camera temperature rises. C:13:ss • The camera cannot read or write data on the state of the camera. Depending on again. Camera...
...with the camera, or the data is trouble with the camera's hardware. For use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may need repair. The last two digits (indicated ... Initialize the camera (page 71), then turn the power on again. 116 Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may flash even though there are still 5 to...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Turn the power off automatically when the camera temperature rises. C:13:ss • The camera cannot read or write data on the state of the camera. Depending on again. Camera...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... be played back have been processed using the "Memory Stick Duo" media with the same first three digit number already exists on the camera. Use the flash, select the anti-blur function, or mount the camera on the "Memory Stick Duo" media. • The selected folder does not contain a file that... can be used in a slideshow. Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been recorded on a tripod to ...
... be played back have been processed using the "Memory Stick Duo" media with the same first three digit number already exists on the camera. Use the flash, select the anti-blur function, or mount the camera on the "Memory Stick Duo" media. • The selected folder does not contain a file that... can be used in a slideshow. Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been recorded on a tripod to ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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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 ... 54 COMPONENT 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. Index Index...
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 ... 54 COMPONENT 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. Index Index...
Marketing Specifications (Black Model)
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... setting so you can prioritize the camera's focus on screen) and and still come away with a great shot. DSC-W230/B Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera The Sony® Cyber-shot® DSC-W230 combines point-and-shoot ease-of Smile Detection resolution shots. Simply activate by capture gorgeous images... Twilight using the optimal settings. With 12.1 megapixels, you expect from a Sony® digital camera. Just smile once everyone is ready, and the camera will automatically capture the shot. Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) can Recognition (iSCN) and Face Detection moment...
... setting so you can prioritize the camera's focus on screen) and and still come away with a great shot. DSC-W230/B Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera The Sony® Cyber-shot® DSC-W230 combines point-and-shoot ease-of Smile Detection resolution shots. Simply activate by capture gorgeous images... Twilight using the optimal settings. With 12.1 megapixels, you expect from a Sony® digital camera. Just smile once everyone is ready, and the camera will automatically capture the shot. Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) can Recognition (iSCN) and Face Detection moment...
Marketing Specifications (Black Model)
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...8226;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. Specifications of Sony. All rights reserved. Hardware LCD: 3.0"1 Clear Photo LCD (230,400 Pixels) Viewfinder: ... their respective owners. When using Music Transfer to download music, tracks longer than five minutes will be up to the Cyber-shot® camera. DSC-W230/B Specifications General Megapixel: 12.1MP Imaging Device: 1/2.3 type(7.79mm) Super HAD™ CCD Recording Media: 15MB internal...
...8226;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. Specifications of Sony. All rights reserved. Hardware LCD: 3.0"1 Clear Photo LCD (230,400 Pixels) Viewfinder: ... their respective owners. When using Music Transfer to download music, tracks longer than five minutes will be up to the Cyber-shot® camera. DSC-W230/B Specifications General Megapixel: 12.1MP Imaging Device: 1/2.3 type(7.79mm) Super HAD™ CCD Recording Media: 15MB internal...