4-140-272-11(1) Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual DSC-W210/W215/W220/W230 Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. For details on advanced operations, please read “Cybershot Handbook” (PDF) and “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer.
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-W210/W215/W220/W230 Serial No. ___________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet.
CAUTION For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada [ Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions. • Do not disassemble. • Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it. • Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.
For Customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. [ Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-W230 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
[ Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery.
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 (sold separately) ...........................
Notes on using the camera [ Internal memory and “Memory Stick Duo” media back up [ Notes on the LCD screen and lens Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the “Memory Stick Duo” media while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the internal memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” media may be damaged. Be sure to make a backup copy to protect your data. • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE (1) • Wrist strap (1) • Soft carrying case (1) (DSC-W215 only) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) • CD-ROM (1) – Cyber-shot application software – “Cyber-shot Handbook” – “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.
1 Preparing the battery pack For customers in the USA and Canada Plug For customers in countries/regions other than the USA and Canada CHARGE lamp CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHARGE lamp lights up, and charging starts. When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Normal charge).
2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” media (sold separately) Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover With the terminal side facing the lens, insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media until it clicks into place. Insert the battery pack while pressing the battery eject lever with the tip of the battery pack. 1 Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media (sold separately). 3 Insert the battery pack. 4 Close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover.
[ To remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” media Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover. “Memory Stick Duo” media Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then push the “Memory Stick Duo” media in once. Battery pack Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack. • Never remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” media when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the “Memory Stick Duo” media/internal memory.
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ON/OFF (Power) button Control button 1 z button 2 3 HOME button 1 Press ON/OFF (Power) button. 2 Set the clock with the control button. 1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z. • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.
Shooting images easily Microphone Speaker Flash Shutter button Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp W/T (Zoom) button Mode dial Macro button DISP button Control button Tripod receptacle (bottom) Flash button Self-timer button MENU button 1 Select the desired function on the mode dial. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select When shooting movies: Select . . 2 Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your body to steady it.
Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display [ Using the mode dial Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. Easy Shooting Allows easy shooting with easy-to-see indicators. Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically (page 17). High Sensitivity (DSC-W220/W230 only) Shoots images without a flash even in low lighting. SteadyShot (DSC-W210/W215 only) Shoots images clearly, reducing blur.
[ 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 setting) : Flash forced on : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.
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 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 mode. The Smile Shutter enters standby. Smile Detection mark/Number of images Smile Detection frame (Orange) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator 4 Wait detecting a smile.
Detecting the shooting conditions (Scene Recognition) The camera automatically detects the shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. 1 Select (Auto Adjustment) mode on the mode dial. 2 Press MENU button (pages 24, 25). 3 Select (Scene Recognition) with v/V on the control button. 4 Select the desired setting, then press z. : Off (Default setting) Does not use Scene Recognition. : Auto When the camera recognizes the scene, it switches to the optimal settings and shoots the image.
Viewing/deleting images (Index) button Speaker (Playback zoom) button (Playback) button Control button Multi connector (bottom) HOME button MENU ( ) button 1 Press (Playback). If you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press again. 2 Select an image with b/B on the control button. Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.) Press B to fast forward, b to rewind.
[ To view an index screen Press (Index) while a single image is displayed. Then, select an image with v/V/b/B. To return to the single image screen, press z. • Each time you press (Index), the number of images on the index screen increases. [ To delete images in index mode 1 Press MENU while the index screen is displayed. 2 Select (Delete) with v/V and select [Multiple Images] with b/B, then press z. 3 Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z.
[ To view images on TV Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). To the multi connector To audio/video input jacks Cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) To view 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.
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called up regardless of the mode setting (shooting/viewing). z button Control button HOME button 1 Press HOME to display the HOME screen. Shooting Shooting Shoot photos or movies Category Item Guide 2 Select a category with b/B on the control button. 3 Select an item with v/V, then press z.
For details on the operation 1 page 22 HOME items Pressing HOME displays the following items. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Details on the items are displayed on the screen by the guide. Categories Items Shooting Shooting View Images Single Image Image Index Slideshow Slideshow Music Tool Download Music Print Print Manage Memory Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool Format Change REC.Folder Format Music Create REC.
Using menu items z button Control button MENU button 1 Press MENU to display the menu. Function Guide • The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode. • Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode. 2 Select a desired menu item with v/V on the control button. • If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing v/V until the item appears on the screen. 3 Select a setting with b/B.
For details on the operation 1 page 24 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing), and the mode dial position in the shooting mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Shooting menu Scene Selection Selects the settings pre-adjusted to match various scene conditions. Image Size Selects the image size. Flash Selects the flash setting in Easy Shooting mode.
For details on the operation 1 page 24 Viewing menu (Delete) (Slideshow) Deletes images. Plays back a series of images with effects and music. (Retouch) Retouches still images. (Multi-Purpose Resize) Changes the image size according to usage. (Protect) Prevents accidental erasure. Adds a Print order mark on image that you want to print out. 26 (Print) Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer. (Rotate) Rotates a still image. (Select Folder) Selects the folder for viewing images.
Enjoying your computer You can view images shot with the camera on a computer. By using the software in the CDROM (supplied), you can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. For details, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” in the CD-ROM (supplied). Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) For Windows users For Macintosh users USB connection Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1 Mac OS 9.1/9.
Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 16). [ When shooting still images A Battery remaining Low battery warning Image Size Mode dial/Menu (Scene Selection) • (SteadyShot) mode is available only for DSCW210/W215. Mode dial (Program Auto) White balance • The indicators are limited in Easy Shooting mode.
Zoom scaling VOL. 00:25:05 Volume Recordable time (hours : minutes : seconds) PictBridge connecting Changing folder Scene Recognition B z AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number AF illuminator NR slow shutter Red-eye reduction 125 F3.5 +2.0EV 1.
Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and number of images you can record/view The numbers shown in the following tables assume a fully charged battery pack (supplied) is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers shown for images you can record/view are approximations and allow for changing of the “Memory Stick Duo” media as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated in the table depending on the conditions of use.
Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of still images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions. • Even if the capacity of your recording media is the same as the one in the table below, the number of still images and the length of time for movies may be different. • You can select the image size from the menu (pages 24, 25).
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF). If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook”. 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, reinsert the battery pack, then turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 23). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication. • The battery pack is discharged. Insert the charged battery pack (page 10). • The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one. The CHARGE lamp flashes while charging the battery.
White, black, red, purple or other streaks appear on the image, or the image seems reddish. • This phenomenon is called smearing. This is not a malfunction. The same image is shot several times. • [REC Mode] is set to [Burst] or Exposure Bracket. Or, [Scene Recognition] is set to [Advanced] (page 25). Viewing images Cannot play back images. • Press (Playback) (page 19). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
Precautions [ Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject to rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera.
Specifications Camera [LCD screen] [System] LCD panel: DSC-W230 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive DSC-W210/W215/W220 6.7 cm (2.7 type) TFT drive Total number of dots: 230 400 (960 × 240) dots Image device: 7.79 mm (1/2.3 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 12.4 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 12.1 Megapixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4× zoom lens f = 5.35 – 21.4 mm (30 – 120 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F2.8 (W) – F5.
BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE battery charger Power requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 2 W Output voltage: DC 4.2 V, 0.25 A Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature: –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Dimensions: Approx. 83 × 55 × 24 mm (3 3/8 × 2 1/4 × 31/32 inches) (W/H/D) Mass: Approx. 55 g (1.9 oz) Rechargeable battery pack NPBG1 Used battery: Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage: DC 4.2 V Nominal voltage: DC 3.6 V Maximum charge current: 1.44 A Maximum charge voltage: DC 4.
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