Table of contents

Basic Operations

Using the shooting

functions

Using the viewing

functions

Customizing the settings

Viewing images on a TV

Using your computer

Printing still images

Troubleshooting

Others

Cyber-shot Handbook Index

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 Notes on using the camera

Notes on the types of “Memory Stick” Carl Zeiss lens

media that you can use (sold separately) The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss
lens which is capable of reproducing sharp
“Memory Stick Duo”
images with excellent contrast.
media:
The lens for the camera has been produced
You can use a “Memory
under a quality assurance system certified
Stick Duo” media with the
by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality
camera.
standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.
“Memory Stick”
Notes on the LCD screen and lens
media:
You cannot use a • The LCD screen is manufactured using
“Memory Stick” extremely high-precision technology so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for
media with the effective use. However, some tiny black and/or
camera. bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may
appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a
Other memory cards cannot be used. normal result of the manufacturing process, and
• For details on “Memory Stick Duo” media, see do not affect the recording.
page 121.

When using a “Memory Stick Duo”

media with “Memory Stick” media
Black, white, red, blue
compatible equipment or green points
You can use the “Memory Stick Duo”
media by inserting it into the “Memory
Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold • Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct
separately). sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions. Be careful when placing the
camera near a window or outdoors.
• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen
may be discolored and that may cause a
“Memory Stick Duo” malfunction.
media Adaptor
• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a
cold location. This is not a malfunction.
Notes on the battery pack
• Be careful not to bump the movable lens, and be
• Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using careful not to apply force to it.
the camera for the first time.
• You can charge the battery pack even if it is not The images used in this Handbook
completely discharged. In addition, even if the
The images used as examples in this Handbook
battery pack is not fully charged, you can use
are reproduced images, and are not actual images
the partially charged capacity of the battery pack
shot using the camera.
as is.
• If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a On Illustrations
long time, use up the existing charge and
remove it from the camera, then store it in a Illustrations used in this manual are of the
cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery DSC-W220 unless noted otherwise.
pack functions.
• For details on the usable battery pack, see
page 123.

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Notes on using the camera .......................................................................2

Basic techniques for better images ...........................................................7
Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully..................................................... 7
Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ............................................................ 9
Color – On the effects of lighting..................................................................... 10
Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ............................................... 11
Flash – On using the flash ............................................................................... 13
Identifying parts .......................................................................................14
Indicators on the screen ..........................................................................16
Changing the screen display ...................................................................20
Using the internal memory ......................................................................21

Basic Operations
Using the mode dial.................................................................................22
Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode)..............................................23
Shooting still images (Scene Selection) ..................................................27
Viewing images .......................................................................................32
Deleting images.......................................................................................34
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu........................................36
Menu items..............................................................................................39

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Using the shooting functions

Shooting menu........................................................................................ 41
Scene Selection: Selecting the scene selection
Image Size: Selecting the image size
Flash: Flash setting
Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject
Smile Detection: Setting the Smile Detection function
Smile Detection Sensitivity: Setting the Smile Detection Sensitivity
REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method
Scene Recognition: Determining the scene to be shot and taking the shot
EV: Adjusting the light intensity
ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity
Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode
Focus: Changing the focus method
White Balance: Adjusting the color tones
Underwater White Balance: Adjusting color tones during Underwater mode
Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light
Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function
DRO: Optimizing the brightness and contrast
Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects
SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode (DSC-W220 only)
(Shooting Settings): Selecting the shooting settings

Using the viewing functions

Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 56
(Delete): Deleting images
(Slideshow): Playing back a series of images
(Retouch): Retouching still images
(Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing the image size according to usage
(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure
: Adding a Print order mark
(Print): Printing images using a printer
(Rotate): Rotating a still image
(Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images

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Customizing the settings

Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings ...................66
Manage Memory ...............................................................................68
Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool..................................................68
Format Change REC.Folder
Create REC.Folder Copy
Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool .............................................70
Format
Settings .............................................................................................71
Main Settings — Main Settings 1......................................................71
Beep Initialize
Function Guide Smile demo mode
Main Settings — Main Settings 2......................................................73
USB Connect Video Out
COMPONENT Wide Zoom Display
Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1 .........................................75
AF Illuminator Digital Zoom
Grid Line Conversion Lens
AF Mode
Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2 .........................................78
Auto Orientation (DSC-W220 only) Auto Review

Clock Settings ...................................................................................79

Language Setting..............................................................................80

Viewing images on a TV
Viewing images on a TV..........................................................................81

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Using your computer

Enjoying your Windows computer........................................................... 84
Installing the software (supplied) ............................................................ 86
On the “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” (supplied)................................. 87
Copying images to your computer using the “PMB” ............................... 88
Copying images to a computer without “PMB”........................................ 92
Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying
to the “Memory Stick Duo” media ........................................................... 94
Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied)..................................................... 95
Using your Macintosh computer ............................................................. 96
Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” ...................................................... 98

Printing still images

How to print still images .......................................................................... 99
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer ............... 100
Printing at a shop .................................................................................. 103

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 105
Warning indicators and messages........................................................ 116

Others
Using the camera abroad — Power sources ........................................ 120
On the “Memory Stick Duo” media........................................................ 121
On the battery pack............................................................................... 123
On the battery charger .......................................................................... 124

Index
Index ..................................................................................................... 125

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Basic techniques for better images

Focus Exposure Color Quality Flash

This section describes the basics so you can

enjoy the camera. It tells you how to use
various camera functions such as the mode
dial (page 22), the HOME screen (page 36)
and the menus (page 38).

Focus Focusing on a subject successfully

When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically
(Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.

Do not fully press the Press the shutter button AE/AF lock indicator Then press the shutter
shutter button straight away. halfway down. flashing , lit/beeps button fully down.

When focusing is difficult t [Focus] (page 49)

If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. t See
“Hints for preventing blur” below.

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Hints for preventing blur

The camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called “Camera shake.”
On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the image, it is called “subject blur.”

Camera shake

Cause What you can do to reduce the blurring

Your hands or body shake while you hold the • Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat
camera and press the shutter button, and the entire surface to hold the camera steady.
screen is blurred. • Shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and
stabilize the camera by holding your arms
firmly at your side after pressing the shutter
button.

Subject blur

Cause What you can do to reduce the blurring

Even though the camera is steady, the subject • Select (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene
moves during the exposure so the subject looks Selection.
blurred when the shutter button is pressed. • Select a higher ISO sensitivity to make the
shutter speed faster, and press the shutter button
before the subject moves.

Note
Camera shake and subject blur occur frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such
as those encountered in (Twilight) mode or (Twilight Portrait) mode. In that case, shoot with
the above tips in mind.

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Basic techniques for better images

Exposure Adjusting the light intensity

You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is
the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.

Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives

Exposure: light
Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass
through

ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure

Index)
= Recording sensitivity

Overexposure The exposure is automatically set to the

= too much light proper value in the auto adjustment mode.
Whitish image However, you can adjust it manually using
the functions below.

Correct exposure Adjusting EV:

Allows you to adjust the exposure
determined by the camera (page 46).

Metering Mode:
Underexposure
Allows you to change the part of the
= too little light
subject to be measured to determine the
Darker image
exposure (page 48).

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Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)

ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that
receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO
sensitivity.
To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 47.

High ISO sensitivity

Records a bright image even in dark locations while increasing shutter
speed to reduce blur.
However, the image tends to become noisy.

Low ISO sensitivity

Records a smoother image.
However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker.

Color On the effects of lighting

The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.

Example: The color of an image affected by light sources

Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

Characteristics of White (standard) Bluish Green-tinged Reddish
light

The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode.
However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Balance] (page 51).

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Basic techniques for better images

Quality On “image quality” and “image size”

A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.

If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and
the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although
you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing
time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
Description of the pixels and the image size
1 Image size: 12M
4000 pixels × 3000 pixels = 12,000,000 pixels
2 Image size: VGA
640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels

Pixels

Selecting the image size for use (page 12)

Many pixels (Fine

Pixel Example: Printing in
image quality and
up to A3+ size
large file size)

Few pixels (Rough

Example: An attached
image quality but
image to be sent by e-
small file size)
mail

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The default settings are marked with .

Image size Usage guidelines No. of images Printing

12M For prints up to A3+(13×19") Less Fine
(4000×3000)

3:2(11M)*1 Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio

(4000×2672)

8M For prints up to A3(11×17")

(3264×2448)

5M For prints up to A4(8×10")

(2592×1944)

3M For prints up to 10×15 cm

(2048×1536) (4×6") or 13×18 cm(5×7")

VGA Shoot at a small image size for

(640×480) e-mail attachments More Rough

16:9(9M)*2 For viewing on HDTVs and Less Fine

(4000×2248) printing up to A4(8×10")

16:9(2M)*2 For viewing on HDTVs

(1920×1080)
More Rough
*1)
Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
*2) Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 113).

Movie image size Frame/Second Usage guidelines

640(Fine) (640×480) Approx. 30 Shoot high quality movie for display on TV
640(Standard) (640×480) Approx. 17 Shoot standard quality movie for display on
TV
320 (320×240) Approx. 8 Shoot at small image size for e-mail
attachments
• The larger the image size, the higher the image quality.
• The higher the number of frames per second, the smoother the playback image.

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Basic techniques for better images

Flash On using the flash

The eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when
using the flash. These phenomena can be reduced by taking the following steps.

The “Red-eye phenomenon”

Pupils become dilated in dark environments. Flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at the
back of the eye (retina), causing the “red-eye” phenomenon.
Camera Eye

Retina

How can the “Red-eye phenomenon” be reduced?

• Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] (page 53).
• Select (High Sensitivity)* mode in Scene Selection (page 28). (The flash is turned off automatically.)
• When the eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with [Retouch] on the viewing menu
(page 58) or with the supplied software “PMB”.

The “White circular spots”

This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are
accentuated by the camera’s flash, they appear as white circular spots.

Camera

Subject
Particles (dust,
pollen, etc.) in
the air

How can the “White circular spots” be reduced?

• Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.
• Select (High Sensitivity)* mode in Scene Selection. (The flash is turned off automatically.)

* Even though you selected (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection, the shutter speed might be
slower under low-light conditions, or in a dark place. In that case, use a tripod or hold your arms firmly at
your side after pressing the shutter button.

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 Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of

operation.

A ON/OFF (POWER) button

B Shutter button (23)
C ON/OFF (POWER) lamp
D Flash (25)
E Lens
F Speaker
G Microphone
H Self-timer lamp (26)/Smile Shutter lamp
(30)/AF illuminator (75)
A LCD screen (20)
B (Playback) button (32)
C MENU ( ) button (38)
D For shooting: W/T (Zoom) button (25)
For viewing: (Playback zoom)
button/ (Index) button (32, 33)
E Mode dial (22)
F Hook for wrist strap
G Control button
Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (38)
Menu off: DISP/ / / (20, 25, 26)
H HOME button (36)

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Identifying parts

I Multi connector (bottom)

Used in the following situations:
• Making a USB connection between the
camera and the computer.
• Making a connection to audio/video input
jacks on a TV.
• Making a connection to a PictBridge
compliant printer.
J Tripod receptacle (bottom)
• Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm
(7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you cannot
firmly secure the camera, and damage to the
camera may occur.
K Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media
cover (bottom)
L Battery insertion slot
M “Memory Stick Duo” media slot
N Access lamp
O Battery eject lever

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 Indicators on the screen

Each time you press v (DISP) on the Display Indication

control button, the display changes
Mode dial/Menu (Scene
(page 20).
Selection) (27)
See the pages in parentheses for details of
operation. • (SteadyShot) mode is
available only for DSC-
W210/W215.
When shooting still images
Mode dial (Program Auto)
(22)
White Balance (51, 52)

Burst mode/Bracket mode

(44)
Metering Mode (48)
Face Detection (42)/Smile
• The indicators are limited in Easy Shooting Detection (43)
mode. SteadyShot (DSC-W220
only) (55)
When shooting movies
• In the default setting, when
the shutter button is pressed
halfway down, one of these
indicators appears,
depending on the
SteadyShot setting.
DRO (54)

Vibration warning
• Indicates vibration may
prevent you from shooting
clear images due to
insufficient lighting. Even if
the vibration warning
A appears, you can still shoot
Display Indication images. However, we
recommend that you select
Battery remaining the anti-blur function, using
Low battery warning (116) the flash for better lighting
or using a tripod or other
means to stabilize the
Image Size (41) camera (page 8).

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Indicators on the screen

Display Indication C
Smile Detection Sensitivity Display Indication
indicator/Number of Recording folder (68)
images (30) • This does not appear when
using internal memory.
96 Number of recordable
images
Recording Media
Zoom scaling (25, 76) (“Memory Stick Duo”
media, Internal memory)
00:25:05 Recordable time
Color Mode (54) (hours : minutes : seconds)
Scene Recognition (45)

B
AF Illuminator (75)
Display Indication
Red Eye Reduction (53)
z AE/AF lock (24) Flash mode (25)
REC Recording a movie/Standby
Flash charging
Standby a movie
Conversion Lens (77)
ISO400 ISO number (47)
NR slow shutter D
• When the shutter speed Display Indication
becomes slower than a
certain speed in low light Self-timer (26)
conditions, the NR (Noise C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display
Reduction) slow shutter (116)
function is activated
automatically to reduce the Spot metering cross hair
image noise. (48)
125 Shutter speed AF range finder frame (49)
F3.5 Aperture value
+2.0EV Exposure Value (46)
0:12 Recording time
(minutes : seconds)
AF range finder frame
Histogram (20)
indicator (49)
1.0m Semi manual value (50)
Macro (25)

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 Indicators on the screen

When playing back still images A

Display Indication
Battery remaining
Low battery warning (116)

Image Size (41)

Protect (63)
VOL. Volume (32)
When playing back movies
Print order (DPOF) mark
(103)
PictBridge connecting
(100)
Zoom scaling (32)
PictBridge connecting
(102)
• Do not disconnect the cable
for multi-use terminal while
the icon is displayed.

B
Display Indication
N Playback (32)
Playback bar
0:00:12 Counter
101-0012 Folder-file number (65)
2009 1 1 Recorded date/time of the
9:30 AM playback image
z STOP Function guide for playing
z PLAY image
BACK/ Selecting images
NEXT
V VOLUME Adjusting the volume
Histogram (20)
• appears when histogram
display is disabled.

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Indicators on the screen

C
Display Indication
Playback folder (65)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of
images recorded in selected
folder
Playback Media
(“Memory Stick Duo”
media, Internal memory)
Changing folder (65)
• This does not appear when
using internal memory.
Metering Mode (48)
Flash
White Balance (51)

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display

(116)
ISO400 ISO number (47)
+2.0EV Exposure Value (46)
500 Shutter speed
F3.5 Aperture value

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 Changing the screen display

• If you view images in bright outside light, adjust

the brightness of the LCD backlight up.
However, the battery power may decrease faster
under such condition.
v (DISP) (Screen • The histogram does not appear in the following
display) button situations:
While shooting
– When the menu is displayed.
Each time you press v (DISP) on the – When recording movies.
control button, the display changes as During playback
follows: – When the menu is displayed.
– In index mode.
– When you are using playback zoom.
Indicators on – When you are rotating still images.
– During playback of movies.
• A large difference in the histogram displayed
during shooting and playback may occur when:
– The flash strobes.
– The shutter speed is slow or fast.
• The histogram may not appear for images
recorded using other cameras.
Indicators on*
z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by
displaying a histogram

Histogram on*
B
During playback,
Dark Bright
the image
information is A histogram is a graph showing the
displayed. brightness of an image. Press v (DISP) on
the control button repeatedly to display the
Histogram display histogram on the screen. The graph display
indicates a bright image when skewed to
Indicators off* the right side, and a dark image when
skewed to the left side.
A Number of pixels
B Brightness

• The histogram also appears when playing back a

single image, but you cannot adjust the
exposure.
* The LCD Backlight brightens.

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Using the internal memory

The camera has approximately 15 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable.
Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted in the camera, you can record
images using this internal memory.
• Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory.
When a “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick
Duo” media.

B [Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick Duo” media

are played back.
[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be
performed on images on the “Memory Stick Duo” media.

When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” media

inserted
[Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal

B Internal
memory
memory.
[Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are
played back.
[Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be
performed on images in the internal memory.

On image data stored in the internal memory

We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following
methods.

To copy (back up) data on a “Memory Stick Duo” media

Prepare a “Memory Stick Duo” media with sufficient free capacity, then perform the
procedure explained in [Copy] (page 69).

To copy (back up) data on a hard disk of your computer

Perform the procedure on pages 88 or 92 without a “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted in the
camera.

• You cannot copy image data on a “Memory Stick Duo” media to the internal memory.
• By connecting the camera to a computer with a cable for multi-use terminal, you can copy data stored in
the internal memory to a computer. However you cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory.

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 Basic Operations

Using the mode dial

Set the mode dial to the desired function.

Mode dial

: Auto Adjustment mode

Allows shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t page 23

: Easy Shooting mode

Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions
with easy-to-see indicators. t page 24

: Program Auto mode*

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the
shutter speed and the aperture value).

: Movie Mode
Allows you to record movies with audio. t page 23

/ / / / / /SCN: Scene Selection mode

(SteadyShot) mode is available only for DSC-W210/W215.
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.
You can select the following modes when the mode dial is set to SCN.
, , , , , (DSC-W220) t page 27
, , , , , , (DSC-W210/W215) t page 27

* You can select various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 39)

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Shutter button
Macro button
Speaker
DISP button
Flash button
W/T (Zoom) button

Mode dial Self-timer button

z button

Basic Operations
v/V/b/B button
MENU button
Control button

1 Select the desired function from 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.
Position the subject
in the center of the
focus frame. Do not
cover the speaker
with your finger.

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3 Shoot with the shutter button.

When shooting still images:
1Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus.
The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and
remains lit.

AE/AF lock indicator

2Press the shutter button fully down.
When shooting movies:
Press the shutter button fully down.
To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.

If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on

• The shortest shooting distance is approx. 4 cm (1 5/8 inches) (W)/50 cm (1 feet 7 3/4 inches) (T) (from
the lens).
• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flash
slowly and the beep does not sound. In addition, the AF range finder frame disappears. Recompose the
shot and focus again.

Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:

– It is dark and the subject is distant.
– The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
– The subject is seen through glass.
– The subject is moving quickly.
– There is reflective light or shiny surfaces.
– The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light.

Using Easy Shooting mode

Set the mode dial to .
The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. The camera shoots images with
the optimum settings, so the only settings that you can change are Image Size (Large/Small)
(page 41), Flash (Auto/Off) (page 42) and Self-Timer (10 sec/Off).
• The battery power decreases faster because the brightness of the LCD backlight automatically increases.

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W/T Using the zoom

Press T to zoom, press W to return the zoom.
• When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function.
For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality, see page 76.
• You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie.

Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)

Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.

Basic Operations
(No indicator): 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.
: Flash forced off
• The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity.
• While charging the flash, is displayed.

Macro (Shooting close-up)

Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.

(No indicator): Auto

The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close-up.
Normally, put the camera in this mode.
: Macro On
The camera adjusts the focus with priority on close-up subjects. Set Macro on when shooting close
subjects.
• The Auto Focus speed drops when you shoot images in the Macro.
• Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended.

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Using the self-timer

Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.

(No indicator): Not using the self-timer

: Setting the 10-second delay self-timer
: Setting the 2-second delay self-timer
When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the
shutter operates.

Self-timer lamp

To cancel, press V ( ) again.

• Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image. The shutter is released
2 seconds after you press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter
button is pressed.
• In Easy Shooting mode, you can select only (10 sec) or (Off).

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Shutter button

z button
v/V/b/B button

Control button

Basic Operations
MENU button Mode dial

Select the mode in the mode dial

1 Select the desired mode of Scene Selection with the mode dial.

2 Shoot with the shutter button.

Select the mode in SCN

1 Select SCN with the mode dial.

2 Press MENU button, and select the mode with v/V/b/B on the control button
(page 41).

3 Shoot with the shutter button.

• For details on the mode, see next page.

To cancel the Scene selection

Set the mode dial to anything other than the Scene Selection mode.

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Scene Selection modes

The following modes are preset to match the scene conditions.

Smile Shutter Twilight Portrait*

When the camera detects a smile, Allows you to shoot sharp images
the shutter is released of people with the night view in
automatically. For details, see the background without
page 30. compromising the atmosphere.

High Sensitivity Twilight*

Allows you to shoot images Allows you to shoot night scenes
without a flash under low light at far distance without losing the
conditions, reducing blur. dark atmosphere of the
surroundings.

Gourmet
Shifts to Macro mode, allowing
you to shoot food arrangements in
delicious color.
SteadyShot
(DSC-W210/W215 only) Beach
Allows you to shoot images Allows you to record the blue of
clearly, reducing blur. the water clearly when shooting
seaside or lakeside scenes.

Snow
Allows you to record clear images
preventing sunken colors in
snowy scenes or other places
Soft Snap where the whole screen appears
Allows you to shoot images with a white.
softer atmosphere for portraits and
flowers, etc.
Fireworks*
Allows you to record fireworks in
Landscape all their splendor.
Focuses only on a distant subject
to shoot landscapes, etc.
Underwater
Allows you to shoot underwater in
natural colors when using a water
proof housing.

* When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode, the shutter
speed becomes slower, and blurring occurs frequently, so use of a tripod is recommended.

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Functions you can use in Scene Selection

For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of
functions is determined by the camera. indicates a function is available, and — that it is
unavailable.
Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode.

Macro — — —
Flash / / / / /

Basic Operations
Face
— *2 — — — — —
Detection
Smile
— — — — — — — — — — —
Detection
Smile
Detection — — — — — — — — — — —
Sensitivity
Burst/
— — — — — — —
Bracket
White
— *1 — — — — — — — *3
Balance
Red Eye
— — — — — —
Reduction
Self-timer — —

*1) [Flash] for [White Balance] cannot be selected.

*2) [Off] for [Face Detection] cannot be selected.
*3) You can use [Underwater White Balance] instead of [White Balance].

• (SteadyShot) mode is available only for DSC-W210/W215.

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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 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.

When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera automatically
records up to six images. Press the shutter button all the way down again to exit the Smile
Shutter mode.

• Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the “Memory Stick Duo” media or
internal memory becomes full or when six images have been recorded.
• You can select the subject that has priority for smile detection with [Smile Detection] (page 43).
• If a smile is not detected, set the [Smile Detection Sensitivity] (page 43).
• You can have the camera shoot the image automatically when any person displayed in the smile detection
frame (Orange) smiles after pressing the shutter button all the way down.
• The image may not be in focus if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after pressing
the shutter button all the way down. The suitable exposure may not be obtained if the surrounding
brightness changes.
• Faces may not be detected correctly when:
– It is too dark or too bright.
– Faces are partially hidden by sunglasses, masks, hats, etc.
– The subjects are not facing the camera.
• Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.
• You cannot use the Digital Zoom function.
• You cannot change the zoom ratio when the Smile Shutter is in standby.

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z Hints for better capturing of smiles

1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs.

2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible. The detection rate is higher

Basic Operations
when the eyes are narrowed.
3 Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is easier to detect when the teeth are showing.

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 Viewing images

(Index) button (Playback zoom) button

z button
(Playback) button v/V/b/B button
Control button
MENU button

HOME button

1 Press (Playback) button.

• If you press (Playback) button when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on
automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press (Playback) button
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. (Press z to return to normal playback.)
Press V to display the volume control screen, then press b/B to adjust the volume.
• Movies of image size [320] are displayed in a smaller size.

To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)

Press (T) while displaying a still image.
To return the zoom, press W.
Adjust the position with v/V/b/B.
To cancel the playback zoom, press z.

Shows the displayed area of the whole image

In this case, the center is enlarged.

• To store enlarged images, see [Trimming] (page 59).

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To view an index screen

Press (Index) to display the index screen while a single image is displayed.
Select an image with v/V/b/B.
To return to the single image screen, press z.

Basic Operations
• You can also access the index screen by selecting [ Image Index] from (View Images)
on the HOME screen.
• Each time you press (Index), the number of images on the index screen increases.
• When using the “Memory Stick Duo” media, and there are several folders, select the folder
selection bar with b, then select the desired folder with v/V.

Folder Selection bar

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(Index) button

(Playback) button
z button
v/V/b/B button
MENU ( ) button
Control button

1 Press (Playback) button.

2 Press MENU ( ) button while displaying in single-image or index mode.

3 Select (Delete) with v/V on the control button.

4 Select the desired deletion method with b/B from among [This Image],
[Multiple Images] and [All in This Folder], then press z.
• The displayed item differs according to the selected playback mode (single-image mode or index
mode).

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When you select [This Image]

You can delete the selected image.
Select [OK] with v, then press z.

When you select [Multiple Images]

You can select and delete multiple images simultaneously.
1 Select the images you want to delete, then press z.
The mark is checked in the checkbox of the image.
Single Image Index Display

Basic Operations
2 Press MENU ( ) button.
3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

• You can also delete all images in a folder after selecting [Multiple Images] on the index
screen. Select the folder selection bar with b and attach a mark to the folder.

When you select [All in This Folder]

You can delete all the images in a selected folder.
Select [OK] with v, then press z.

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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).

Control button

z button
v/V/b/B button

HOME button

1 Press HOME button to display the HOME screen.

Category
Item

Guide

2 Select a category with b/B on the control button.

3 Select an item with v/V, then press z.

• You cannot display the HOME screen when a PictBridge connection or a USB connection is
made.
• The camera is set to the shooting or viewing mode by pressing HOME button again.

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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*1 Shooting (page 22)
View Images Single Image

Basic Operations
Image Index
Slideshow Slideshow (page 56)
Music Tool (page 95)
Download Music Format Music
Print Print (page 100)
Manage Memory Memory Tool
Memory Stick Tool (page 68)
Format Create REC.Folder
Change REC.Folder Copy
Internal Memory Tool (page 70)
Format
Settings Main Settings
Main Settings 1 (page 71)
Beep Function Guide
Initialize Smile demo mode
Main Settings 2 (page 73)
USB Connect COMPONENT
Video Out Wide Zoom Display
Shooting Settings
Shooting Settings 1 (page 75)
AF Illuminator Grid Line
AF Mode Digital Zoom
Conversion Lens
Shooting Settings 2 (page 78)
Auto Orientation*2 Auto Review
Clock Settings (page 79)
Language Setting (page 80)
*1 Shooting mode selected with the mode dial will be applied.
*2 DSC-W220 only.

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Using the menu items

z button
v/V/b/B button
MENU button
Control button

1 Press MENU button to display the menu.

Function Guide
Setting [Function Guide] to [Off] turns off
the function guide (page 71).

• 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.

• If the desired setting is hidden, keep pressing b/B until the setting appears on the screen.
• In playback mode, select a setting and press z.

4 Press MENU button to turn off the menu.

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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.
( : available)
Mode dial position: Scene

Shooting menu (page 41)

Scene Selection — — — *2 —
*1

Basic Operations
Image Size
Flash — *1 — — —
Face Detection — *2 —
Smile Detection — — — *2 —
Smile Detection — — — *2 —
Sensitivity
REC Mode — *2 —
Scene Recognition — — — —
EV —
ISO — — — —
Metering Mode — — —
Focus — — —
White Balance — — *2
Underwater White — — — *2 —
Balance
Flash Level — — — —
Red Eye Reduction — *2 —
DRO — — — —
Color Mode — — —
SteadyShot — —
(DSC-W220 only)
(Shooting Settings) —
1
* The items that can be selected are limited compared to other modes (page 24).
*2 The operation is limited according to the selected Scene Selection mode (page 29).

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 Menu items

Viewing menu (page 56)

(Delete) (Slideshow)
(Retouch) (Multi-Purpose Resize)
(Protect)
(Print) (Rotate)
(Select Folder)

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Shooting menu
The functions in shooting mode using MENU are described below.
For details on how to operate the menu, see page 38.
Only the available items are displayed on the screen.
The default settings are marked with .

Scene Selection: Selecting the scene selection

Selects the scene selection in the menu.

You can shoot images with the settings pre-adjusted to match various scene conditions
(page 27).

Image Size: Selecting the image size

Using the shooting functions

For details, see pages 11, 12.

For still images

Selects image size for shooting still images.

For Easy Shooting mode

Selects the still image size for Easy Shooting mode.
Large Shoots images in [12M] size.
Small Shoots images in [3M] size.

For movies
640(Fine) Selects image size for recording movies.
640(Standard)

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Flash: Flash setting

Selects the flash setting in Easy Shooting mode.

Auto Flash strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight.
Off Does not use the flash.

Face Detection: Detecting the face 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 function.
Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and
red-eye reduction settings automatically.
(Off) Does not use Face Detection function.
(Auto) Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on.
Face Detection mark

Face Detection frame (Orange)

Face Detection frame (White)

(Child Priority) Detects and shoots with priority on child’s face.

(Adult Priority) Detects and shoots with priority on adult’s face.

• The Face Detection function does not work 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 default setting of [Face Detection] is
[Auto].
• Although [Face Detection] is fixed to [Auto] when (Easy Shooting) mode is selected, no face
detection frames are displayed.
• Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected. However, only up to 4 faces of your subjects can be
detected when (Soft Snap) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode.

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• When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set
focus by priority. The Face Detection frame for the main subject will turn orange.
• The frame for which the focus is set will turn green by pressing the shutter button halfway down.
• Faces may not be detected correctly when:
– It is too dark or too bright.
– Faces are partially hidden by sunglasses, masks, hats, etc.
– The subjects are not facing the camera.
• Adults and children may not be recognized correctly depending on the conditions.

Smile Detection: Setting the Smile Detection function

Selects the priority subject for the Smile Shutter function. For details on the Smile Shutter, see
page 30.

Using the shooting functions

(Auto) Detects and shoots smiling faces automatically.
(Child Priority) Detects and shoots with priority on child’s face.
(Adult Priority) Detects and shoots with priority on adult’s face.

• Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.

Smile Detection Sensitivity: Setting the Smile Detection Sensitivity

This sets the smile detection level when (Smile Shutter) mode (page 30) is selected in the
Scene Selection.
(Low) Detects a big smile.
(Medium) Detects a normal smile.
(High) Detects even a slight smile.

• Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.

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REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method

Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button.
(Normal) Does not shoot continuously.
(Burst) Records 100 images in succession when you press and hold
down the shutter button.

• The flash is set to (Flash forced off).

BRK±0.3EV Records a series of three images with the exposure values
automatically shifted (Exposure Bracket).
BRK±0.7EV
The larger the bracket step value, the larger the shift of the
BRK±1.0EV exposure value.
• When you cannot decide the correct exposure, shoot in the
Exposure Bracket mode, shifting the exposure value. You can
select the image with the best exposure afterward.

• When the mode dial is set to , the Exposure Bracket mode is

not available.
• The flash is set to (Flash forced off).

On the Burst
• When recording with the self-timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded.
• The recording interval is approximately 0.6 seconds. The recording interval becomes longer, depending
on the setting for the image size.
• When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” media is full, the
Burst stops.
• The focus, white balance, and exposure are fixed to the values set for the first shot.

On the Exposure Bracket

• The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other
images.
• When you adjust the exposure manually (page 46), the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted
brightness.
• The recording interval is the same as that for Burst mode, but becomes slower depending on the shooting
conditions.
• If the subject is too bright or too dark, you may not be able to shoot properly with the selected bracket step
value.

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Scene Recognition: Determining the scene to 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 the optimal settings.
If the camera does not recognize the scene, it shoots the
image just as if scene recognition was set to [Off].

Current setting mark

Scene Recognition mark

Using the shooting functions

(Advanced) The camera shoots one image without using the scene
recognition function and another image using scene
recognition. is displayed next to a scene recognition mark.
(A total of two shots)
If the camera does not recognize the scene, it only shoots one
image.
In this case, the image is shot just as if scene recognition was
set to [Off].

About Scenes that are Recognized

The following scenes can be recognized. The camera identifies the optimum scene and
displays each mark.
When the shutter is pressed halfway down while a mark is displayed, the mark color turns
green and scene recognition is confirmed.

Twilight
Twilight Portrait
Twilight using a tripod (DSC-W220 only)
Backlight
Backlight Portrait

• Scene recognition does not function in the following situations:

– During burst shooting
– When using Digital Zoom
• Although [Scene Recognition] is fixed to [Auto] when (Easy Shooting) mode is selected, the
current setting mark and scene recognition mark are not displayed.
• The flash is set to (Flash Auto) or (Flash forced off).
• When the Face Detection function is set to [Off], and [Scene Recognition] is set to [Auto] or [Advanced],
[Face Detection] is changed to [Auto].

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• When the Face Detection function is [Off], (Twilight Portrait) and (Backlight Portrait) scenes
cannot be detected.
• (Twilight using a tripod) scenes sometimes cannot be recognized in an environment where vibrations
are transferred to the camera even though it is fixed on a tripod (DSC-W220 only).
• Sometimes a slow shutter results when a scene is recognized as a (Twilight using a tripod). Make sure
to keep the camera still during shooting (DSC-W220 only).
• The current setting mark and scene recognition mark are displayed regardless of the screen display
settings (page 20).
• Sometimes these scenes may not be recognized depending on the situation.

EV: Adjusting the light intensity

Manually adjusts the exposure.

Toward – Toward +

–2.0EV Toward –: Darkens an image.

0EV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera.
+2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an image.

• For details on the Exposure, see page 9.

• The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.
• If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure
adjustment may not be effective.

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ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity

Selects the ISO sensitivity.

Low ISO sensitivity High ISO sensitivity

(Auto) You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving

subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger
number). However, images tend to become noisier as the ISO

Using the shooting functions

sensitivity number increases. Select an ISO sensitivity
number according to shooting conditions.

• For details on the ISO sensitivity, see page 9.

• You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 100] to [ISO 400] when set to Burst or Exposure Bracket.
• When shooting under brighter conditions, the camera automatically increases its tone reproduction and
helps prevent images to become whitish (excluding when [ISO] is set to [ISO 100]).

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Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
(Multi) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern
metering).
(Center) Measures the center of the image, and determines the
exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-
weighted metering).
(Spot) Measures only a part of the subject (Spot metering).
(Only for still image) • This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there
is strong contrast between the subject and the background.

Spot metering cross hairs

Positions on the subject

• For details on the Exposure, see page 9.

• When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [Focus] to [Center AF] is recommended to
focus on the metering position (page 49).
• You can select the metering mode only when [Face Detection] is set to [Off].

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Focus: Changing the focus method

You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in
auto focus mode.
(Multi AF) Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame
automatically.
• This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the
frame.

AF range finder frame

(Only for still image)

Using the shooting functions

AF range finder frame
indicator

(Center AF) Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame

automatically.
• Using the AF lock function together, you can compose the
image the way you want.

AF range finder frame

AF range finder frame

indicator

(Spot AF) Focuses on an extremely small subject or a narrow area

automatically.
• Using the AF lock function together, you can compose the
image the way you want. Hold the camera steady so as not to
misalign the subject and the AF range finder frame.

AF range finder frame

AF range finder frame

indicator

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0.5 m Automatically focuses quickly on the area around a

previously set distance (Semi-manual).
1.0 m
• Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame in semi
3.0 m manual mode.
• This mode is useful when repeatedly shooting a subject at the
7.0 m same distance.
(unlimited distance) • Use “Semi manual” when it is difficult to get sharp focus with
automatic focusing, such as when shooting a 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 disabled and appears in a
dotted line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen.
• You can change the focus method only when the [Face Detection] is set to [Off].
• You can select only [Multi AF] or [ ] when shooting movies.
• The semi manual distance setting contains some error, and this error increases when the zoom is set to the
T side or the lens is tilted upward or downward.

z If the subject is out of focus

When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot
AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame.

In such cases, 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 to focus on the subject (AF lock).

AF range finder frame

AE/AF lock indicator

As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry the procedure as many
times as you want.

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2 When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot,
and press the shutter button fully down.

White Balance: Adjusting the color tones

Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image
color appears unnatural.

Using the shooting functions

(Auto) Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors
appear natural.
(Daylight) Adjusts for conditions outside under a clear sky, at sundown,
night scenes, the presence of neon signs or fireworks.

(Cloudy) Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location.

(Fluorescent Light 1)/ [Fluorescent Light 1]: Adjusts for white fluorescent lighting.
(Fluorescent Light 2)/ [Fluorescent Light 2]: Adjusts for natural white fluorescent
(Fluorescent Light 3) lighting.
[Fluorescent Light 3]: Adjusts for day white fluorescent
lighting.

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n (Incandescent) Adjusts for places under an incandescent lamp, or under

bright lighting, such as in a photo studio.

(Flash) Adjusts for the flash conditions.

(Only for still image)

• For details on the white balance, see page 10.

• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you
select [Fluorescent Light 1], [Fluorescent Light 2] or [Fluorescent Light 3].
• Except in [Flash] mode, [White Balance] is set to [Auto] when you shoot images using the flash.
• When (Underwater) mode is selected in the Scene Selection, you can use [Underwater White
Balance] instead of [White Balance].

Underwater White Balance: Adjusting color tones during Underwater mode

Adjusts the color tone during (Underwater) mode (page 28).

(Auto) The camera automatically adjusts color tones underwater so
they appear natural.
(Underwater 1) Adjusts for underwater conditions where blue is strong.
(Underwater 2) Adjusts for underwater conditions where green is strong.
(Flash) Adjusts for use of flash underwater.

• Depending on the color of the water, sometimes good adjustment is not possible regardless of whether
[Underwater 1] or [Underwater 2] is selected.
• When shooting with a flash in other than [Flash] mode, [Underwater White Balance] is set to [Auto].

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Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light

Adjusts the amount of flash light.

(–) Makes the flash level lower.
(Normal)
(+) Makes the flash level higher.

• To change flash mode, see page 25.

• If the subject is too bright or dark, this adjustment may have no effect.

Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function

Using the shooting functions

The flash strobes two or more times before
shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when
using the flash.

(Auto) The flash strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon

automatically when the Face Detection function is activated.
(On) The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
(Off) Does not use Red Eye Reduction.

• To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released. It usually takes a second
after you press the shutter button. Be also sure not to allow the subject to move during this period.
• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and
conditions, such as distance to the subject, or if the subject looked away from the pre-strobe. When the
eyes of the subject turn out red, correct the image with [Retouch] on the viewing menu (page 58) or with
the supplied software “PMB”.
• When the Face Detection function is not used, the flash does not strobe to reduce the red-eye phenomenon
even when [Auto] is selected.

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DRO: Optimizing the brightness and contrast

Analyzes the scene to be shot, and improves the image quality by automatic correction.
(Off) Does not adjust.
(DRO standard) The camera automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast
of the entire scene.
(DRO plus) The camera automatically adjusts brightness and contrast of
the images area-by-area.

• DRO is an abbreviation for “Dynamic Range Optimizer”, a function that automatically optimizes the
difference between light and dark parts of an image.
• Depending on shooting conditions, it may not be possible to obtain correction effects.
• Note the following points when [DRO plus] is set.
– Time is required for image processing.
– You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 100] to [ISO 400].
– When Burst/bracket shooting is selected, [DRO plus] is canceled and [DRO standard] is set.

Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects

You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects.

(Normal) Sets the image to standard color.

(Vivid) Sets the image to bright and deep color.

(Only for still image)

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(Sepia) Sets the image to sepia color.

(B & W) Sets the image to black and white.

Using the shooting functions

SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode (DSC-W220 only)

Selects the anti-blur mode.

(Shooting) Activates the anti-blur function when pressing the shutter

button halfway down.
(Continuous) Always activates the anti-blur function. You can stabilize
images even when zooming up a far subject.
• Battery consumption is faster than in [Shooting] mode.
(Off) Does not use anti-blur mode.

• In Auto Adjustment mode, Easy Shooting mode or (Gourmet) mode, [SteadyShot] is set to [Shooting].
• For movies, you can set [Continuous] or [Off] only. The default setting is set to [Continuous].
• The anti-blur function may not work properly in the following cases.
– When camera shake is too strong.
– When the shutter speed is slow, for example, shooting night scenes.

(Shooting Settings): Selecting the shooting settings

Selects the settings for the shooting function. The items appearing in this menu are the same
ones as those in [ Shooting Settings] on the HOME screen. See pages 37, 75.

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Viewing menu
This section explains the menu items available when you press MENU button in playback
mode. For details on how to use the menu, see page 38.

(Delete): Deleting images

Selects and deletes images on the single-image screen or the index screen. See page 34.

(This Image) Deletes the image that is now selected.

(Multiple Images) Selects and deletes multiple images.
(All in This Folder) Deletes all the images in the selected folder.

(Slideshow): Playing back a series of images

Images are automatically played back in succession along with effects and music.
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Select (Slideshow) with v/V on the control button, then press z.
The Setup screen appears.
3 Select [OK], then press z.
The slideshow starts.

• The setting is maintained until it is changed.

• You cannot play movies.

To end the slideshow

Press z.
• You cannot pause the slideshow.

To adjust the volume of the music

Press V to display the volume control screen, and then press b/B to adjust the volume.

To change the setup

On the setup screen, select each item with v/V, then press z.

The items that can be set are as follows.

The default settings are marked with .

Image
You can select only when you use a “Memory Stick Duo” media (sold separately). This setting is
fixed to [Folder] when the internal memory is used to record images.
All Plays back all the still images in a “Memory Stick Duo”
media in order.
Folder Plays back all the still images in the selected folder.

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Effects
Simple A simple slideshow switching still images at a preset interval
Basic A basic slideshow suitable for a wide range of scenes
Nostalgic A moody slideshow reproducing the atmosphere of a movie
scene
Stylish A stylish slideshow proceeding at a middle tempo
Active A high-tempo slideshow suitable for active scenes
Face 1:Basic A mid-tempo slideshow suitable for various scenes that
makes the most of images that include faces. Faces in still
images are zoomed and multiple images are displayed
together.
Face 2:Nostalgic A slow, moody slideshow that makes the most of images that
include faces. Faces in still images are zoomed and multiple
images are displayed together.

Using the viewing functions

Face 3:Stylish A lively, high-tempo slideshow that makes the most of
images that include faces. Faces in still images are zoomed
and multiple images are displayed together.

Music
The music played is determined by default according to the effect you select. You can custom set
any music with any effect as desired. It is also possible to choose from multiple background music
(BGM) selections.
Music1 The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow
Music2 The default setting for a [Basic] slideshow
Music3 The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slideshow
Music4 The default setting for a [Stylish] slideshow
Music5 The default setting for an [Active] slideshow
Music6 You can change the default settings.
Music7
Music8
Off Do not use BGM.
Back Returns to the setup screen.

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Interval
1 sec Sets the display interval of images for a [Simple] slideshow.
3 sec
5 sec
10 sec
Auto The interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item.
The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Simple] is not selected as
the [Effects].

Repeat
On Plays back images in a continuous loop.
Off After all the images have been played back, the slideshow
ends.

z To add /change Music files

You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to playback during
slideshow. You can transfer music using [ Music Tool] in (Slideshow) on the HOME screen and the
“Music Transfer” software (supplied) installed on a computer. For details, see pages 95 and 97.
• You can record up to eight pieces of music on the camera (The eight preset pieces (Music 1–8) can be
replaced with the ones you transferred).
• A maximum length of each music file for music playback of the camera is about 5 minutes.
• If you cannot playback a music file due to damage or other malfunctions to the file, execute [Format
Music] (page 95) and transfer the music again.

(Retouch): Retouching still images

Adds effects or makes corrections to a recorded image and records it as a new file. The
original image is retained.

To retouch the still images

1 Select the images you want to retouch while displaying in single-image mode.
2 Press MENU button.
3 Select the [Retouch] with v/V on the control button, then press z after selecting the desired
mode with b/B.
4 Retouch the images following the instructions for each retouching mode below.

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(Trimming) Playback zoom is performed on the image and part of the image is
cropped.

1 Press W/T to zoom in on the trimming range.

2 Set the point with v/V/b/B, then press MENU button.
3 Select [Image Size] with v/V, then press z.
Select an image size to record with v/V, then press z again.
4 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
• The image size that you can trim may vary depending on the image.
• The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate.
(Red Eye Correction) Corrects the red-eye phenomenon caused by flash.

Using the viewing functions

Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
• You may not be able to correct the red-eye phenomenon depending
on the image.
(Unsharp masking) Sharpens the image within a chosen frame.

1 Set the area (frame) of the desired image to retouch with v/V/
b/B, then press the MENU button.
2 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
• Depending on the image, correction may not be sufficient, or quality
of the image may be reduced.

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(Soft Focus) Blurs the periphery around a chosen point to emphasize a subject.

1 Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with v/V/
b/B, then press MENU button.
2 Select [Level] with v/V, then press z.
Select level of retouch with v/V, then press z again.
3 Adjust the desired range to retouch with W/T.
4 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
(Partial Color) Surrounds a chosen point in monochrome to signalize a subject.

1 Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with v/V/
b/B, then press MENU button.
2 Adjust the desired range to retouch with W/T.
3 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
(Fisheye Lens) Applies a fisheye effect around a chosen point.

1 Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with v/V/
b/B, then press MENU button.
2 Select [Level] with v/V, then press z.
Select level of retouch with v/V, then press z again.
3 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

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(Cross Filter) Adds starburst effects to light sources.

1 Select [Level] with v/V, then press z.

Select level of retouch with v/V, then press z again.
2 Adjust the desired length to retouch with W/T.
3 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
(Radial Blur) Decides the center point for expressing movement in the still
image.

Using the viewing functions

1 Set the center point of the desired image to retouch with v/V/
b/B, then press MENU button.
2 Adjust the desired range to retouch with W/T.
3 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
(Retro) Softens the image by blurring the focus and lowering the
surrounding light so that it appears as if it was taken by an old
camera.

1 Select [Level] with v/V, then press z.

Select level of retouch with v/V, then press z again.
2 Adjust the desired range to retouch with W/T.
3 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

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(Happy Faces) Puts a smile on a person’s face. When the camera detects a face
that can be retouched, a frame appears around the face.

1 Select [Level] with v/V, then press z.

Select level of retouch with v/V, then press z again.
2 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
• Retouching may not be possible depending on the image.

(Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing the image size according to usage

You can change the aspect ratio and size of the shooting images, then record them as the new
files.
You can convert images to the 16:9 aspect ratio for high definition viewing and to the VGA
size for blog or e-mail attachments.
HDTV ( ) Changes the aspect ratio from 4:3/3:2 to 16:9 and saves as 2M
size.

Blog/E-mail ( ) Changes the aspect ratio from 16:9/3:2 to 4:3 and saves as VGA
size.

1 Select the images you want to retouch while displaying in single-image.

2 Press the MENU button.
3 Select the [Multi-Purpose Resize] with v/V on the control button, then press z after selecting
the desired size of the image with b/B.
4 Press W/T to zoom in from the area you want to trim.
5 Set the point with v/V/b/B, then press the MENU button.
6 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

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• For details about the image size, see page 11.

• You cannot resize movies.
• You cannot resize the images from VGA to [HDTV].
• Enlarging the image and multi resizing can reduce the image quality.

(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure

Protects images against accidental erasure. The (Protect) indicator appears on a protected
image.
(This Image) Protects/unlocks the currently selected image.
(Multiple Images) Selects and protects/unlocks multiple images.

To protect an image
1 Select the images you want to protect while displaying images in single-image mode.
2 Press MENU button.

Using the viewing functions

3 Select [Protect] with v/V on the control button, [This Image] with b/B, and then press z.

To select and protect images

1 Press MENU button in single-image mode or in index mode.
2 Select [Protect] with v/V on the control button, and select [Multiple Images] with b/B, then
press z.

In single-image mode:
3 Select the image you want to protect with b/B, then press z.
The is attached to the selected image.
4 Press b/B to display other images you want to protect, then press z.
5 Press MENU button.
6 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

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In index mode:
3 Select the image you want to protect with v/V/b/B, then press z.
The is attached to the selected image.
4 To protect other images, repeat step 3.
5 To select all the images in a folder, select the folder selection bar with b, then press z.
The is attached to the selected folder.
6 Press MENU button.
7 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

• When there are more than 999 files, all the images cannot be protected.
• Note that the formatting erases all the data stored on the recording media, even if the images are protected,
and these images cannot be restored.
• It may take some time to protect an image.

To cancel the protection

Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by performing the
same procedure to protect it.
The indicator disappears.

: Adding a Print order mark

Adds a print order mark ( ) to the image you want to print.

See page 103.

(This Image) Attaches a DPOF mark to the image being selected now. Clears
the DPOF mark when the selected image has a DPOF mark.
(Multiple Images) Selects images and attaches DPOF marks to them. Clears DPOF
marks already attached.

(Print): Printing images using a printer

Printing images shot with the camera.

See page 100.

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(Rotate): Rotating a still image

Rotates a still image.

1 Display the image to be rotated.

2 Press MENU button to display the menu.
3 Select [Rotate] with v/V on the control button, then press z.
4 Select [ ], then rotate the image with b/B.
5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
• You cannot rotate protected images or movies.
• You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras.
• When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on

Using the viewing functions

the software.

(Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images

Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with a
“Memory Stick Duo” media.
1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

To cancel selecting the folder

Select [Exit] in step 2, then press z.
z On the folders
The camera stores images in a specified folder of a “Memory Stick Duo” media. You can change the folder
or create a new one.
• To create a new folder t [Create REC.Folder] (page 68)
• To change the folder for recording images t [Change REC.Folder] (page 69)
• When multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick Duo” media and the first or last image in the
folder is displayed, the following indicators appear.
: Moves to the previous folder
: Moves to the next folder
: Moves to either the previous or next folders

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Customizing the Manage Memory feature

and the Settings
You can change the default settings using (Manage Memory) or (Settings) on the
HOME screen.

Control button

z button
v/V/b/B button

HOME button

1 Press HOME button to display the HOME screen.

2 Select (Manage Memory) or (Settings) with b/B on the control button.

3 Select an item with v/V, then press z.

4 Select the desired setting with v/V, then press z.

• HOME screen is displayed by pressing b.

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5 Select a setting with v/V, then press z.

To cancel the setting change

Select [Cancel] if it is shown as an option on the screen, then press z.
If not, press b.
• This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off.
• The camera is set to the shooting or viewing mode by pressing HOME button again.

Customizing the settings

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Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool

This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted in the camera.

Format
Formats the “Memory Stick Duo” media. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo”
media is already formatted, and can be used immediately.
• Note that formatting permanently erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo” media, including even
protected images.
1 Select [Format] with v/V on the control button, then press z.
The message “All data on Memory Stick will be erased” appears.
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
Formatting starts.

To cancel formatting
Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.

Create REC.Folder
Creates a folder in a “Memory Stick Duo” media for recording images.
1 Select [Create REC.Folder] with v/V on the control button, then press z.
The folder creation screen appears.

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number, and the
folder becomes the current recording folder.

To cancel the folder creation

Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.

• When not creating a new folder, the “101MSDCF” folder is selected as the recording folder.
• You can create folders designated up to “999MSDCF”.
• You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc.
• Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording
folder.
• Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is
automatically created.
• For details, see “Image file storage destinations and file names” (page 90).
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Change REC.Folder

Changes the folder currently used for recording images.

1 Select [Change REC.Folder] with v/V on the control button, then press z.
The folder selection screen appears.

2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z.

To cancel changing the recording folder

Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.

• You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder.

• You cannot move recorded images to another folder.

Copy

Customizing the settings

Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo” media.

1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media having sufficient free capacity.

2 Select [Copy] with v/V on the control button, then press z.
The message “All data on internal memory will be copied” appears.
3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
Copying starts.

To cancel copying
Select [Cancel] in step 3, then press z.

• Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little
remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.
• You cannot select images to copy.
• The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the
internal memory, remove the “Memory Stick Duo” media after copying, then format the internal memory
([Format] in [Internal Memory Tool]) (page 70).
• A new folder is created on the “Memory Stick Duo” media and all the data will be copied to it. You
cannot choose a specific folder and copy images to it.
• The (Print order) marks on the images are not copied.

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Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool

This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted in the camera.

Format

Formats the internal memory.

• Note that formatting permanently erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images.
1 Select [Format] with v/V on the control button, then press z.
The message “All data on internal memory will be erased” appears.
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
Formatting starts.

To cancel formatting
Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.

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Main Settings — Main Settings 1

The default settings are marked with .

Beep

Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.

Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
On Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/
shutter button.
Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

Function Guide

When you operate the camera, the function guide appears.

On Displays the function guide.

Customizing the settings

Off Does not display the function guide.

Initialize

Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images
stored in the internal memory are retained.
1 Select [Initialize] with v/V on the control button, then press z.
The message “Reset to default settings” appears.
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The settings are reset to the default setting.

To cancel initializing
Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z.

• Be sure not to power off the camera while initializing.

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Smile demo mode

You can view a demonstration of the Smile Shutter mode.

On Executes a demonstration when using Smile Shutter mode.
Off Does not execute.

1 Select (Smile Shutter) mode from the mode dial (page 28).
2 Aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button all the way down.
The demonstration starts.

• If you do not operate the camera for about 15 seconds, the demonstration starts automatically even if the
shutter button is not pressed.
• You can temporarily exit the demonstration after it starts by pressing the shutter button all the way down.
• Although the shutter is released when the camera detects a smile, no image is recorded.
• Always set to [Off] to take an actual Smile Shutter shot.

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Main Settings — Main Settings 2

The default settings are marked with .

USB Connect

Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant
printer using the cable for multi-use terminal.
Auto The camera recognizes automatically and sets up
communication with a computer or PictBridge compliant
printer (pages 88 and 100).
• If you cannot connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant
printer with the [Auto] setting, select [PictBridge].
• If you cannot connect the camera to a computer or a USB device
with the [Auto] setting, select [Mass Storage].
PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer
(page 100).
PTP/MTP When you connect the camera to a computer, the copy wizard

Customizing the settings

starts automatically, and the images in the recording folder on
the camera are copied to the computer. (with Windows Vista/
XP, Mac OS X)
Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera
and a computer or other USB device (page 88).

COMPONENT

Selects the video signal output type from SD and HD(1080i), according to the TV connected
(page 81).
HD(1080i) Select this item to connect the camera to a 1080i-capable
High Definition TV.
SD Select this item to connect the camera to a TV that is not
compatible with an HD(1080i) signal.

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Video Out

Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video
equipment. The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region.
To view images on a TV screen, check the TV color system of the country or region of use
(page 83).
NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the
USA, Japan).
PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).

Wide Zoom Display

During playback on High Definition TV, still images at a 4:3 and 3:2 aspect ratio are played at
a 16:9 aspect ratio. In this case the top and bottom of the image will be slightly cropped.
On Plays at a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Off Does not use Wide Zoom Display.

• The only images that can be played in Wide Zoom are 4:3 and 3:2 images. Movies, 16:9 images, and
portrait images cannot be zoomed.
• The image displayed on the LCD screen of the camera does not change.

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Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1

The default settings are marked with .

AF Illuminator

The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button
is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The indicator appears at this time.
Auto Uses the AF illuminator.
Off Does not use AF illuminator.

• If the AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast, focus will
not be achieved.
• Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, regardless of whether light fails
to reach the center of the subject.
• You cannot use the AF illuminator when:
– Semi manual is set (page 50).

Customizing the settings

– (Landscape) mode, (Twilight) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene Selection
mode.
• When you use AF illuminator, the normal AF range finder frame is disabled and new AF range finder
frame is displayed by a dotted line. AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the
frame.
• The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into
the AF illuminator emitter at close range.

Grid Line

With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position.
On Displays the grid lines.

Off Does not display the grid lines.

• The grid lines are not recorded.

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AF Mode

Selects the auto focus operation mode.

Single Automatically adjusts the focus when you press and hold the
shutter button halfway down. This mode is useful for
shooting stationary subjects.
Monitor Automatically adjusts the focus before you press and hold the
shutter button halfway down. This mode shortens the time
needed for focusing.
• Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode.
• AF mode setting is invalid when the Face Detection function or the Smile Detection function is activated.
• When using Semi manual, auto focus operates the same as in [Single] mode.

Digital Zoom

Selects the Digital Zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 4×).
When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom.
Smart Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image
(Smart zoom) will not be distorted, according to the image size.
( ) This is not available when the image size is set to [12M],
[3:2(11M)] or [16:9(9M)].
• The total zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the following
table.
Precision Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of
(Precision digital zoom) approximately 8×, including the optical zoom 4×. However,
( ) note that the picture quality deteriorates when the optical
zoom scale is exceeded.
Off Does not use the Digital Zoom.

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Image size and total zoom scale using Smart zoom (Including optical zoom 4×)

Size Total zoom scale

8M Approx. 4.9×
5M Approx. 6.2×
3M Approx. 7.8×
VGA Approx. 25×
16:9(2M) Approx. 8.3×

• You cannot use the Digital Zoom when:

– (Smile Shutter) mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode.
– Shooting movies.

Conversion Lens

Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a conversion lens (sold separately).
Attach the lens adaptor (sold separately), then attach a conversion lens.
Tele ( ) Attaches a tele conversion lens.

Customizing the settings

Wide ( ) Attaches a wide conversion lens.
Off Does not attach a lens.

• When using the built-in flash, the flash light may be blocked, causing the shadow to appear.
• A reflected image of the lens may appear in images due to reflection between this lens and the conversion
lens.
• The macro setting is fixed to [Auto].
• The available zoom area is limited.
• The available focusing area 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 may not be able to record images in
(Fireworks) mode with its optimal effect.
• Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with your conversion lens.

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Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2

The default settings are marked with .

Auto Orientation (DSC-W220 only)

When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position
change and displays the image in the portrait position.
On Records the image with the correct orientation.
Off Does not use Auto Orientation.

• Black is displayed to the left and right of vertical orientation images.

• Depending on the shooting angle of the camera, the orientation of the image may not be recorded
correctly. If an image is not recorded in the correct orientation, you can rotate the image, following the
procedure on page 65.
• You cannot use the Auto Orientation when (Underwater) mode is selected in the Scene Selection
mode.

Auto Review

Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after
shooting a still image.
On Uses the Auto Review.
Off Does not use Auto Review.

• If you press the shutter button halfway down, the recorded image display disappears and you can
immediately shoot the next image.
• You cannot use the Auto Review when:
– Burst/Bracket shooting
– [Scene Recognition] is set to [Auto] or [Advanced].

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Clock Settings

Clock Settings

Sets the date and time.

1 Select [ Clock Settings] from (Settings) on the HOME screen.

2 Press z on the control button.

3 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z.
4 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z.
5 Select [OK], then press z.
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.

Customizing the settings

To cancel the clock setting
Select [Cancel] in step 5, then press z.

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Language Setting

Language Setting

Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.

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Viewing images on a TV
You can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV.
The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to.

Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the supplied

cable for multi-use terminal
Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.

1 Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal
(supplied).

1 To audio/video
input jacks

VIDEO AUDIO

Yellow Red
White
(Playback) button

Viewing images on a TV
2 To the multi
connector

Control button

2 Turn on the TV and set the input.

• Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

3 Press (Playback) button to turn on the camera.

Images shot with the camera appear on the TV.
Press b/B on the control button to select the desired image.

• When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your
TV system (page 74).
• Audio output is monaural.

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Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HDTV

You can view an image with high quality* recorded on the camera by connecting the camera
to an HD (High Definition) TV with the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately).

Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV.
* Images shot in [VGA] image size cannot be played back in HD format.
• In [Wide Zoom Display], still images with an aspect of 4:3 or 3:2 can be displayed with an aspect of 16:9
(page 74).
• With [Multi-Purpose Resize], the aspect ratio can be converted to 16:9 for high definition viewing
(page 62).

1 Connect the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with a HD Output Adaptor

Cable (sold separately).

1 To audio/video input
jacks

COMPONENT AUDIO
VIDEO IN

Control button
Green/Blue/Red White/Red (Playback)
button

HD Output Adaptor
Cable (sold 2 To the multi connector
separately) HOME button

2 Turn on the TV and set the input.

• Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

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3 Press (Playback) button to turn on the camera.

Images shot with the camera appear on the TV.
Press b/B on the control button to select the desired image.

• Set [COMPONENT] to [HD(1080i)] in [Main Settings 2] by selecting (Settings) on the HOME

screen (page 73).
• When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your
TV system (page 74).
• You cannot view movies output in [HD(1080i)] signal format. Set [COMPONENT] to [SD] when
viewing movies.
• Use a Type2b-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable.

On “PhotoTV HD”
This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard.
By connecting Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HD output adaptor cable (sold
separately), whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD
quality.
PhotoTV HD allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors.
• The settings are also required to be made on the TV. For details, refer to the operating
instruction of the TV.

On TV color systems

Viewing images on a TV
If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the
cable for multi-use terminal. The color system of the TV must match that of the digital still
camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the
camera is used.

NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,
Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland,
Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.

PAL-M system
Brazil

PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
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 Using your computer

Enjoying your Windows computer

For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using

your Macintosh computer” (page 96).
Illustrations of screens used in this section are based on the
English version.

Install the software (supplied) first (page 86)

• Installing the software as follows:

– “PMB”
– “Music Transfer”

Copying images to your computer (page 88)

• Copying images to your computer using “PMB”.

• Enjoying images using “PMB” and “Music Transfer” as
follows:
– Viewing images saved on your computer
– Editing images
– Displaying the shooting locations of still images on maps
online (This requires an Internet connection.)
– Creating a disc with the images shot (requires CD or DVD
disc writing drive)
– Printing or saving still images with the date
– Uploading images to a media service (This requires an
Internet connection.)
– Adding/changing Music for slideshow (using “Music
Transfer”)

Additional information on this product and answers to

frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony
Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/

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Notes on connecting the camera to a

Recommended computer
computer
environment
• The computer environment must also satisfy the
operating requirements of the OS.
The following environment is • Operations are not guaranteed for all the
recommended for a computer connected to recommended computer environments
the camera. mentioned above.
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a
Recommended environment for copying single computer at the same time, some devices,
images including the camera, may not operate,
depending on the types of USB devices you are
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows using.
2000 Professional SP4/Windows XP*1
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a
SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1
USB hub.
• Operation is not assured in an environment
• Connecting the camera using a USB interface
based on an upgrade of the operating
that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
systems described above or in a multi-boot
compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed
environment.
transfer) as the camera is compatible with Hi-
USB jack: Provided as standard Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
• There are four modes for a USB connection
Recommended environment for using when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default
“PMB” and “Music Transfer” setting), [Mass Storage], [PictBridge] and [PTP/
MTP] modes. This section describes the [Auto]
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows and [Mass Storage] as examples. For details on
XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1 [PictBridge] and [PTP/MTP], see page 73.
CPU: Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or faster • When your computer resumes from a suspend or
(Recommended: Intel Pentium III sleep mode, communication between the camera
800 MHz or faster) and your computer may not recover at the same
time.
Memory: 256 MB or more (Recommended:
512 MB or more)
Hard Disk: Disk space required for

Using your computer

installation — approximately 500 MB
Display: Screen resolution: 1,024 × 768 dots
or more
Video Memory: 32 MB or more
(Recommended: 64 MB or more)
*1 64-bit editions are not supported.
*2 Starter (Edition) is not supported.

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 Installing the software (supplied)

You can install the software (supplied)

using the following procedure. 5 Follow the instructions on the
• Log on as Administrator. screen to complete the
installation.
1 Turn on your computer, and • When the restarting confirmation message
appears, restart the computer following the
insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into instructions on the screen.
the CD-ROM drive. • DirectX may be installed depending on the
The installation menu screen appears. system environment of your computer.

• If it does not appear, double-click

[Computer] (in Windows XP, [My
Computer]) t (SONYPICTUTIL). 6 Remove the CD-ROM after the
• Under Windows Vista, the AutoPlay screen installation is complete.
may appear. Select “Run Install.exe.” and
• Installing software as follows:
follow the instructions that appear on the
screen to proceed with the installation. – PMB
– Music Transfer

2 Click [Install]. After you install the software, the short cut
The “Choose Setup Language” screen icons for “PMB”, “PMB Guide”, “Music
appears. Transfer” are created on the desktop.
Double-click to start
3 Select the desired language, then “PMB”.
click [Next].
The “License Agreement” screen
appears. Double-click to start
“PMB Guide”.

4 Read the agreement carefully. If

you accept the terms of the Double-click to start
agreement, click the radio button “Music Transfer”.
next to [I accept the terms of the
license agreement] and then click
[Next].

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On the “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”
(supplied)
You can use still images and movies from
the camera more than ever by taking Starting and exiting the “PMB”
advantage of the software.
This section summarizes the “PMB”. Starting the “PMB”
For details, see the “PMB Guide”. Double-click the (PMB) icon on the
desktop.
Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t
“PMB” overview [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility]
t [PMB].
With the “PMB” you can: • The confirmation message of the Information
• Import images shot with the camera and display tool appears on the screen when starting the
them on the computer. “PMB” for the first time. Select [Start]. This
• Organize images on the computer on a calendar function informs you of news, such as software
by shooting date to view them. updates. You can change the setting later.
• Copy images on the computer to the recording
media. Exiting the “PMB”
• Retouch (Red Eye Correction, etc.), print, and Click button in the top right corner of
send still images as e-mail attachments, change the screen.
the shooting date and more.
• You can display information on the positions
where you shot the images on a map. (This
requires an Internet connection.)
• Still images can be printed or saved with the
date.
• You can create a data disc using a CD burner
drive or DVD burner drive.
• You can upload the image to a media service.
(This requires an Internet connection.)

Starting the “PMB Guide”

Using your computer

Double-click the (PMB Guide) icon on
the desktop.
To access “PMB Guide” from the Start
menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t
[Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB
Guide].

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 Copying images to your computer using the
“PMB”
Preparing the camera and the Connecting the camera to your
computer computer

1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo”

media with recorded images into
the camera.
• When copying images in the internal
memory, this step is unnecessary.
2 To the multi connector

2 Insert the sufficiently charged

battery pack into the camera, or
1 To a USB jack
connect the camera to a wall
outlet (wall socket) with the AC
Adaptor (sold separately) and the
USB / A/V / DC IN cable for multi-
use terminal (sold separately). Cable for
multi-use
• Use a Type2b-compliant USB / A/V / DC terminal
IN cable (sold separately).
• When you copy images to your computer
using a battery pack with little remaining
charge, copying may fail or image data may “Connecting...” appears on the screen of the
become corrupted if the battery pack shuts camera.
down too soon.

3 Turn on the computer, then press Access

(Playback) button. indicators*

When a USB connection is established for

the first time, your computer automatically
runs a program to recognize the camera.
Wait for a while.
* is displayed on the screen during the
communication session.
Do not operate the computer while the indicator
is displayed. When the indicator changes to
, you can start using the computer
(Playback) button
again.

• If “Mass Storage” does not appear, set [USB

Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 73).

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Copying images to your computer using the “PMB”

Copying images to a computer Viewing images on your

computer
1 Connects the camera to a When importing is complete, the “PMB”
computer as described in starts. Thumbnails of the imported images
“Connecting the camera to your are displayed.
computer”.
After making a USB connection, the
[Import Media Files] screen of “PMB”
appears automatically.

• The “Pictures” (in Windows XP, “My Pictures”)

folder is set as the default folder in “Viewed
folders”.

Organize images on the computer on a

calendar by shooting date to view them.
For details, see the “PMB Guide”.

• If you use the “Memory Stick” media slot,

refer to page 92.
• If the AutoPlay Wizard appears, close it.

Using your computer

2 Import the images.
Example: Month display screen
To start importing images, click the
[Import] button.

By default, images are imported into a

folder created in “Pictures” (in
Windows XP, “My Pictures”) that is
named with the date of importing.

• For details on the “PMB”, refer to “PMB

Guide”.

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 Copying images to your computer using the “PMB”

To delete the USB connection Image file storage destinations

and file names
Perform the procedures from step 1 to 4
below before: The image files recorded with the camera
• Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal. are grouped as folders on the “Memory
• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo” media. Stick Duo” media or the internal memory.
• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” media into the
camera after copying images from the internal Example: viewing folders on Windows Vista
memory.
• Turning off the camera.
1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the
tasktray.
Windows Vista

Double-click here

Windows XP/Windows 2000

Double-click here

2 Click (USB Mass Storage Device) t

[Stop].
3 Confirm the device on the confirmation
window, then click [OK].
4 Click [OK].
The device is disconnected.
A Folder containing image data recorded
• Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows Vista/
XP. using a camera not equipped with the
folder creating function.
B Folder containing image data recorded
using the camera.
When no new folders are created, there are
folders as follows:
– “Memory Stick Duo” media: “101MSDCF”
only
– Internal memory: “101_SONY” only
• You cannot record any images to the
“100MSDCF” folder. The images in this folder
are available only for viewing.
• You cannot record/play back any images to the
“MISC” folder.

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Copying images to your computer using the “PMB”

• Image files are named as follows:

– Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG
– Movie files: MOV0ssss.MPG
– Index image files that are recorded when you
record movies: MOV0ssss.THM
ssss stands for any number within the
range from 0001 to 9999. The numerical
portions of the name of a movie file recorded in
movie mode and its corresponding index image
file are the same.
• For more information about folders, see pages
65 and 68.

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 Copying images to a computer without “PMB”

You can copy images to your computer

without “PMB” as follows. Copying images to a computer
–Windows Vista/XP
For a computer with a “Memory Stick”
media slot: This section describes an example of
Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” media copying images to the “Documents” (For
from the camera and insert it in the Windows XP: “My Documents”).
“Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor. Insert
the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor in
the computer and copy the images. 1 Prepare the camera and a
• Even when you are using Windows 95/98/ computer.
98 Second Edition/NT/Me, you can copy
images by inserting the “Memory Stick Duo” Perform the same procedure as
media into the “Memory Stick” media slot on described in “Preparing the camera and
your computer. the computer” on page 88.
• If the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not
recognized, see page 111.

For a computer without a “Memory

2 Connect the camera to your
computer with the cable for multi-
Stick” media slot:
use terminal.
Make a USB connection and follow Stages
to copy images. Perform the same procedure as
• The screen displays shown in this section are the described in “Connecting the camera to
examples for copying images from “Memory your computer” on page 88.
Stick Duo” media. • If “PMB” is already installed, [Import
• The camera is not compatible with Windows 95/ Media Files] on “PMB” starts. Select
98/98 Second Edition/NT/Me of the Windows [Cancel] to finish [Import Media Files].
operating system.
When you use a computer without a “Memory
Stick” media slot, use a commercially available
“Memory Stick” media Reader/Writer to copy
images from a “Memory Stick Duo” media to
your computer.
To copy images in the internal memory to your
computer, copy the images to a “Memory Stick
Duo” media first, then copy them to your
computer.

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3 Click [Open folder to view files] 6 Click the [Documents] (For

(For Windows XP: [Open folder to Windows XP: [My Documents])
view files] t [OK]) as the wizard folder. Then, right-click on the
screen appears automatically on “Documents” window to display
the desktop. the menu and click [Paste].

The image files are copied to the

[Documents] (For Windows XP: [My
Documents]) folder.
• When the wizard screen does not appear
automatically, follow the procedure: t • When an image with the same file name
“For Windows 2000”. exists in the copy destination folder, the
overwrite confirmation message appears.
When you overwrite an existing image with
a new one, the original file data is deleted.
4 Double-click [DCIM]. To copy an image file to the computer
without overwriting, change the file name
and then copy the image file. However, note
5 Double-click the folder where the that if you change the file name (page 94),
you may not play back that image with the
image files you want to copy are

Using your computer

camera.
stored. Then, right-click an image
file to display the menu and click
[Copy]. For Windows 2000
Double-click [My Computer] t
[Removable Disk] after connecting the
camera to your computer. Then, perform
from step 4.

• On the storage destination of the image

files, see page 90.

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 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the
camera copying to the “Memory Stick Duo” media
This section describes the process using a
Windows computer as an example.
When an image file copied to a computer
2 Copy the image file to the
“Memory Stick Duo” media folder
no longer remains on a “Memory Stick
Duo” media, you can view that image again in the following order.
on the camera by copying the image file on 1Right-click the image file, then click
the computer to a “Memory Stick Duo” [Copy].
media. 2Double-click [Removable Disk] or
[SonyMemoryStick] in [Computer] (in
• Skip step 1 if the file name set with the camera
Windows XP, [My Computer]).
has not been changed.
• You may not be able to play back some images 3Right-click the [sssMSDCF] folder
depending on the image size. in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste].
• Sony does not guarantee playback of image files • sss stands for any number within the
on the camera if the files have been processed range from 100 to 999.
using a computer or recorded with another
camera.
• When there are no folders in a “Memory Stick
Duo” media, create a folder (page 68) with the
camera first, then copy the image files.

1 Right-click the image file, then

click [Rename]. Change the file
name to “DSC0ssss”.
Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for
ssss.

• If the overwrite confirmation message

appears, enter a different number.
• An extension may be displayed depending
on the computer settings. The extension for
still images is JPG, and the extension for
movies is MPG. Do not change the
extension.

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Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied)

You can change the Music files that are • To restore the music preset at the factory to the
preset at the factory to the desired Music camera:
files using “Music Transfer” in the CD- 1 Perform [Format Music] in step 3.
ROM (supplied). You can also delete or add
2 Execute [Restore defaults] on “Music
these files whenever you want. Transfer”.
All Music files return to the preset-
music, and [Music] in the [Slideshow]
Adding/Changing Music using menu is set to [Off].
“Music Transfer” • You can reset the Music files to the preset ones
using [Initialize] (page 71), however, other
The music formats you can transfer with settings will also be reset.
“Music Transfer” are listed below: • For details on using “Music Transfer”, see the
• MP3 files stored on the hard disk drive of your on-line help in “Music Transfer”.
computer
• Music on CDs
• Preset-music saved on the camera

1 Press HOME button to display the

HOME screen.

2 Select (Slideshow) with

b/B on the control button, select
[ Music Tool] with v/V, then
press z.

3 Select [Download Music] with

Using your computer
v/V, then press z.
The message “Connect to PC” appears.

4 Make a USB connection between

the camera and your computer.

5 Start “Music Transfer”.

6 Follow the instructions on the

screen to add/change Music files.

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 Using your Macintosh computer

You can copy images to your Macintosh • There are four modes for a USB connection
computer. when connecting a computer, [Auto] (default
• “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh setting), [Mass Storage], [PictBridge] and [PTP/
MTP] modes. This section describes the [Auto]
computers.
and [Mass Storage] as examples. For details on
[PictBridge] and [PTP/MTP], see page 73.
Recommended computer • When your computer resumes from the suspend
or sleep mode, communication between the
environment camera and your computer may not recover at
the same time.
The following environment is
recommended for a computer connected to
the camera. Copying and viewing images on
a computer
Recommended environment for copying
images
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac 1 Prepare the camera and a
OS X(v10.1 to v10.5) Macintosh computer.
USB jack: Provided as standard Perform the same procedure as
Recommended environment for using described in “Preparing the camera and
the computer” on page 88.
“Music Transfer”
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.3 to
v10.5) 2 Connect the camera to your
Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is computer with the cable for multi-
recommended) use terminal.
Hard Disk: Disk space required for
Perform the same procedure as
installation—approximately 50 MB
described in “Connecting the camera to
Notes on connecting the camera to a your computer” on page 88.
computer
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the
recommended computer environments 3 Copy image files to the Macintosh
mentioned above. computer.
• If you connect two or more USB devices to a
1Double-click the newly recognized icon
single computer at the same time, some devices,
t [DCIM] t the folder where the
including the camera, may not operate
depending on the types of USB devices you are images you want to copy are stored.
using. 2Drag and drop the image files to the
• Operations are not guaranteed when using a hard disk icon.
USB hub. The image files are copied to the hard
• Connecting the camera using a USB interface disk.
that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 • For details on the storage location of the
compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed images and file names, see page 90.
transfer) as the camera is compatible with Hi-
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Using your Macintosh computer

To install “Music Transfer”

4 View images on the computer. • Shut down all other application software before
you install “Music Transfer”.
Double-click the hard disk icon t the • For installation, you need to log on as
desired image file in the folder Administrator.
containing the copied files to open that
image file. 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and
insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the
CD-ROM drive.
2 Double-click (SONYPICTUTIL).

To delete the USB connection 3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file

in [MAC] folder.
The installation of the software starts.
Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of
the “Memory Stick Duo” media to the To add/change Music files
“Trash” icon beforehand when you perform
See “Adding/Changing Music using
the procedures listed below, or the camera
“Music Transfer”” on page 95.
is disconnected from the computer.
• Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal.
• Removing a “Memory Stick Duo” media. Technical Support
• Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” media into the
camera after copying images from the internal
memory. Additional information on this product
• Turning off the camera. and answers to frequently asked
questions can be found at the Sony
Customer Support Website.
Adding/Changing Music using http://www.sony.net/
“Music Transfer”
You can change the Music files that are
preset at the factory to the desired Music

Using your computer

files. You can also delete or add these files
whenever you want.
The music formats you can transfer with
“Music Transfer” are listed below:
• MP3 files stored on the hard disk drive of your
computer
• Music on CDs
• Preset-music saved on the camera

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 Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”

When you install “Cyber-shot Handbook”,

“Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” is also
Viewing on Macintosh
installed. “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”
further introduces how to use the camera
and optional accessories.
1 Copy the [stepupguide] folder in
the [stepupguide] folder to your
computer.
Viewing on Windows
Double-click (Step-up Guide) on
the desktop. 2 Select [stepupguide], [language]
To access “Step-up Guide” from the Start and then [GB] folder stored in the
menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in CD-ROM (supplied), and copy all
Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony the files in the [GB] folder to the
Picture Utility] t [Step-up Guide].
[img] folder in the [stepupguide]
folder that you copied to your
computer in step 1. (Overwrite the
files in the [img] folder with the
files from the [GB] folder.)

3 After copying is complete,

double-click “stepupguide.hqx”
in the [stepupguide] folder to
uncompress it, then double-click
the generated file “stepupguide”.
• If an uncompress tool for HQX file is not
installed, install the Stuffit Expander.

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 Printing still images

How to print still images

When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both
edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before
printing (page 113).

Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 100)

You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a

PictBridge compliant printer.

Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” media compliant printer

You can print images with a “Memory Stick” media compliant

printer.
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the
printer.

Printing using a computer

You can copy images to a computer using the supplied “PMB”

software and print the images.
You can insert the date on the image and print it (page 87).

Printing still images

Printing at a shop (page 103)

You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” media containing images

shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. You can
make a (Print order) mark on the images which you want to
print out in advance.

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 Printing images directly using a PictBridge
compliant printer
Even if you do not have a computer, you
can print images shot using the camera by
connecting the camera directly to a
1 Press HOME button to display the
HOME screen.
PictBridge compliant printer.

• “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard.

2 Select (Settings) with b/B on
the control button, and select
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products
Association) [ Main Settings] with v/V, then
• You cannot print movies. press z.
• If the indicator flashes on the screen of the
camera (error notification), check the connected
printer.
3 Select [Main Settings 2] with v/V,
and select [USB Connect], then
Stage 1: Preparing the camera press z.

Prepare the camera for connection to the

printer, using the cable for multi-use
terminal. When [USB Connect] is set to
4 Select [PictBridge] with v/V, then
press z.
[Auto], the camera will automatically
recognize certain printers when connected. The USB mode is set.
Skip Stage 1, if this is the case.
(Playback) button

Control
button

HOME
button
MENU
button
• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery
pack to prevent the power from turning off
partway through printing.

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Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer

Stage 2: Connecting the camera

to the printer 3 Press MENU button, select [Print]
with v/V on the control button,
then press z.
1 Connect the camera to the
printer.

The camera is set to playback mode,

then an image and the print menu appear
on the screen.
2 To the multi connector

Stage 3: Selecting images you

want to print
Select [This Image] or [Multiple
1 To the Cable for multi-use
Images] with v/V, then press z.
USB jack terminal
When you select [This Image]
You can print the selected image. Move on
to Stage 4.
When you select [Multiple Images]
You can print multiple selected images.

2 Turn on the printer. Press 1 Select the image you want to print with b/
B, then press z.
(Playback) button and turn on the appears on the selected image.
Printing still images

camera.
2 Press MENU to display the menu.
After the connection is made, 3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
the indicator appears. • After you select [Multiple Images] on the index
screen, you can print all the images in a folder
by selecting the folder selection bar with b and
attaching a mark on the folder.

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Stage 4: Printing
2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The image is printed.
1 Select print settings with v/V/b/ • Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use
terminal while the (PictBridge
B. Connecting) indicator appears on the screen.

indicator

[Quantity]
Selects the number of copies of the
specified image to be printed.
• The designated number of images may not Stage 5: Completing the printing
all fit onto a single sheet depending on the
quantity of images.
Make sure the screen has returned to
[Layout] Stage 2, and disconnect the cable for multi-
Selects the number of image you want use terminal from the camera.
to print side by side on a sheet.
[Size]
Selects the size of the printing sheet.
[Date]
Selects [Day&Time] or [Date] to insert
the date and time on images.
• When you choose [Date], the date will be
inserted in the order you select (page 79).
This function may not be provided
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Printing at a shop

You can take a “Memory Stick Duo” media

containing images shot with the camera to a Marking a selected image
photo printing service shop. As long as the
shop supports photo printing services
(Playback) button
conforming to the DPOF, you can make a
(Print order) mark on images in
advance so that you do not need to reselect
them when you print them out at the shop.
• You cannot print images stored in the internal
memory at a print shop directly from the
camera. Copy the images to a “Memory Stick Control
Duo” media, then take the “Memory Stick Duo” button
media to the print shop. MENU
button
What is DPOF?
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a
function allowing you to make a (Print 1 Press (Playback) button.
order) mark on images of “Memory Stick
Duo” media that you want to print out later.
• You cannot mark movies.
• You can make a (Print order) mark on up
2 Select the image you want to
to 999 images. print.

When taking a “Memory Stick Duo”

media to a shop 3 Press MENU button to display the
• Consult your photo printing service shop as to menu.
what types of “Memory Stick Duo” media they
handle.
• If a “Memory Stick Duo” media is not handled
by your photo printing service shop, copy the 4 Select [DPOF] with v/V on the
images you want to print out to another medium control button and select [This
such as a CD-R and take it to the shop. Image] with b/B, then press z.
• Be sure to take the “Memory Stick Duo” media
Adaptor with it. The (Print order) mark is attached
• Before you take image data to a shop, always to the image.
Printing still images

copy (back up) your data to a disk.

• You cannot set the number of prints. DPOF

• When you want to superimpose dates on

images, consult your photo printing service
shop.

To remove the mark

Select the image from which you want to
remove the mark, then repeat steps 3 and 4.

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Selecting and marking the

images 5 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
The mark appears on the screen.
Single Image
1 Press MENU button while
displaying images in single-
image mode or in index mode.

2 Select [DPOF] with v/V on the Index Display

control button, [Multiple Images]
with b/B, and then press z.

3 Select an image to mark with the

control button, then press z.
The mark is attached to the selected
image.
Single Image To cancel the selection
Select [Exit] in step 5, then press z.

To remove the mark

Select the images that you want to remove
the marks, then press z in step 3.
Index Display To mark all the images in the folder
In step 3, move the frame to the folder
selection bar with b, then press z during
the index mode.
The mark is attached to the selected
folder and all the images.

4 Press MENU button.

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Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.

1 Check the items on pages 106 to 115.

If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 116.

2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, reinsert the battery pack,
then turn on the power.

3 Initialize the settings (page 71).

4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the
internal memory, Music files may be checked.

Click one of the following items to jump to the page explaining the symptom and cause or the
appropriate corrective action.

Battery pack and power 106 “Memory Stick Duo” media 112

Shooting still images/movies 107 Internal memory 113

Troubleshooting

Viewing images 110 Printing 113

Deleting 111 PictBridge compliant printer 114

Computers 111 Others 115

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Battery pack and power

Cannot insert the battery pack.
• Insert the battery pack correctly by pushing the battery eject lever.

Cannot turn on the camera.

• After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to
power up.
• Insert the battery pack correctly.
• The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack.
• The battery pack is dead (page 123). Replace it with a new one.
• Use a recommended battery pack.

The power turns off suddenly.

• If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again.
• The battery pack is dead (page 123). Replace it with a new one.
• Depending on the temperature of the camera and the battery pack, the power may turn off
automatically to protect the camera. In this case, a message appears on the LCD screen before
the camera turns off.

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 a charged battery pack.
• The battery pack is dead (page 123). Replace it with a new one.

Cannot charge the battery pack.

• You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (sold separately). Use the battery
charger to charge the battery.

The CHARGE lamp flashes while charging the battery.

• Remove and reinsert the battery pack, making sure it is installed correctly.
• The temperature may be inappropriate for charging. Try charging the battery pack again
within the proper charging temperature range (10°C to 30°C). Refer to page 124 for details.

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Shooting still images/movies

Cannot record images.
• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” media. If it is full, do
one of the following:
– Delete unnecessary images (page 34).
– Change the “Memory Stick Duo” media.
• You cannot record images while charging the flash.
• When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other than .
• Set the mode dial to when shooting movies.
• The image size is set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of the following:
– Set the image size to other than [640(Fine)].
– Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.

Cannot shoot in Smile Shutter mode.

• Press the shutter button all the way down.
• No image is shot unless a smile is detected (page 30).
• [Smile demo mode] is set to [On]. Set [Smile demo mode] to [Off] (page 72).

This subject is not visible on the screen.

• The camera is set to the playback mode. Press (Playback) button to change to the
recording mode (page 32).

Anti-blur function does not work.

• The anti-blur function does not work when appears on the display (DSC-W220 only).
• The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes.
• Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down; do not press it fully down suddenly.
• Confirm that the [Conversion Lens] setting is correct (page 77).
• Set the mode dial to (SteadyShot) (DSC-W210/W215 only).

Recording takes a long time.

• The NR slow shutter function is activated (page 17). This is not a malfunction.
• [DRO] is set to [DRO plus] (page 54). This is not a malfunction.
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The image is out of focus.

• The subject is too close. Make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the
shortest shooting distance, approximately 4 cm (1 5/8 inches) (W)/50 cm (1 feet 7 3/4 inches)
(T), when shooting (page 24).
• (Twilight) mode, (Landscape) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene
Selection mode when shooting still images.
• The Semi manual function is selected. Select the auto focus mode (page 49).
• Confirm that the [Conversion Lens] setting is correct (page 77).
• Refer to “If the subject is out of focus” on page 50.

Zoom does not work.

• You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size (page 76).
• You cannot use the Digital Zoom when shooting movies.
• You cannot change the zoom scale when:
– The Smile Shutter is in standby (page 30).
– While shooting movies.
• Confirm that the [Conversion Lens] setting is correct (page 77).

The flash does not work.

• The flash is set to (Flash forced off) (page 25).
• You cannot use the flash when:
– [REC Mode] is set to [Burst] or Exposure Bracket (page 44).
– (High Sensitivity) mode, (Twilight) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the
Scene Selection mode (page 29).
– Shooting movies.
• Set the flash to (Flash forced on) when (Landscape) mode, (Gourmet) mode,
(Beach) mode, (Snow) mode or (Underwater) mode is selected in the Scene Selection
mode (page 25).

Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash.
• Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This
is not a malfunction (page 13).

The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work.

• (Landscape) mode, (Twilight) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene
Selection mode (page 29).

Macro shooting cannot be turned off.

• There is no function for forcibly turning off macro shooting. In [Auto] mode, telephoto
shooting is possible even in the macro shooting condition.

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The date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen.
• While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback.

Cannot insert dates on image.

• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images (page 113). By using
“PMB”, you can print or save images with the date (page 87).

The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter
button halfway down.
• The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 46).

The screen is too dark or too bright.

• Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (page 20).

The image is too dark.

• You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select [Metering Mode]
(page 48) or [EV] (page 46).

The image is too bright.

• Adjust the exposure (page 46).

The image colors are not correct.

• Set [Color Mode] to [Normal] (page 54).
• Adjust the white balance (page 51).

Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
• The smear phenomenon is occurring and white, black, red, purple, or other streaks appear on
the image. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.

Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
• The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening
Troubleshooting

the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image.

The eyes of the subject come out red.

• Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] (page 53).
• Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash.
• Light the room and shoot the subject.
• Retouch the image using [Red Eye Correction] or with the supplied software “PMB”
(pages 59, 87).

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Dots appear and remain on the screen.

• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 2).

Cannot shoot images in succession.

• The internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” media is full. Delete unnecessary images
(page 34).
• The battery level is low. Insert the charged battery pack.

The same image is shot several times.

• [REC Mode] is set to [Burst] or Exposure Bracket. Or, [Scene Recognition] is set to
[Advanced] (pages 44, 45).

Viewing images
Cannot play back images.
• Press (Playback) button (page 32).
• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 94).
• Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been
processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.
• The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection (page 90).
• Playback is impossible if the Smile Shutter is in standby mode. Exit standby mode by
pressing the shutter button all the way down.

The date and time are not displayed.

• The display indicators are turned off. Show the display indicators by pressing v (DISP) on the
control button (page 20).

The image appears rough right after playback starts.

• This may happen due to image processing. This is not a malfunction.

Left and right sides of the screen are shown in black.

• [Auto Orientation] is set to [On] (DSC-W220 only) (page 78).

Cannot hear music during slideshow.

• Transfer music files to the camera with “Music Transfer” (page 95).
• Confirm that the volume setting and slideshow setting are correct (page 56).

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The image does not appear on the TV screen.

• Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of the camera is set to the color system of
your TV (page 74).
• Check whether the connection is correct (page 81).
• If the USB connector of the cable for multi-use terminal is connected to another device,
disconnect it (page 90).
• You are trying to play back movies during HD(1080i) output. Movies cannot be viewed at
high-definition image quality. Set [COMPONENT] to [SD] (page 73).

Deleting
Cannot delete an image.
• Cancel the protection (page 64).

Computers
Computer OS compatibility with camera is unknown.
• Check “Recommended computer environment” on page 85 for Windows, and page 96 for
Macintosh.

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not recognized by a computer with a

“Memory Stick” media slot.
• Check that the computer and the “Memory Stick” media Reader/Writer support “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” media. Users of computers and “Memory Stick” media Readers/Writers
made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers.
• If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not supported, connect the camera to the computer
(pages 88, 96). The computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.

Your computer does not recognize the camera.

• Turn on the camera.
• When the battery level is low, insert the charged battery pack or use the AC adaptor (sold
separately) (page 88).
• Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 73).
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• Use the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) (page 88).

• Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal from both the computer and the camera, and
connect it again firmly.
• Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB
connectors of your computer.
• Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other
device (page 88).

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Cannot copy images.

• Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 88).
• Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 92, 96).
• When you shoot images with a “Memory Stick Duo” media formatted by a computer, you
may not be able to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using a “Memory Stick Duo” media
formatted by the camera (page 68).

After making a USB connection, “PMB” does not start automatically.

• Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on (page 88).

Cannot play back images on your computer.

• If you are using “PMB”, refer to “PMB Guide” (page 87).
• Consult the computer or software manufacturer.

You do not know how to use “PMB”.

• Refer to “PMB Guide” (page 87).

The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a
computer.
• You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the “Memory Stick
Duo” media. Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie
from the hard disk (page 92).

Cannot print an image.

• Refer to the operation manual of the printer.

Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.

• Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF” (page 90).
• Follow the correct procedures (page 94).

“Memory Stick Duo” media

Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media.
• Insert it in the correct direction.

You have formatted a “Memory Stick Duo” media by mistake.

• All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” media is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore
it.

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Internal memory
Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory.
• There is a “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted in the camera. Remove it.

Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”
media.
• The “Memory Stick Duo” media is full. Copy the image to the “Memory Stick Duo” media
with sufficient free capacity.

Cannot copy the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” media or the computer to the
internal memory.
• This feature is not available.

Printing
See “PictBridge compliant printer” together with the following items.

Images are printed with both edges cut off.

• Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you
print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut
off.
• When printing images using your printer, cancel the trimming or borderless settings. Consult
the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not.
• When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the
images without cutting off both edges.

Cannot print images with the date.

• Using “PMB”, you can print images with date (page 87).
• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. However, because the
images shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images
with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information. For
compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software.
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• If you use a photo printing service, ask them to superimpose the dates on images.

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PictBridge compliant printer

A connection cannot be established.
• The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge
standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with
PictBridge or not.
• Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera.
• Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] (page 73).
• Disconnect and connect the cable for multi-use terminal again. If an error message is
indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer.

Cannot print images.

• Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the cable for multi-use
terminal.
• Turn on the printer. For further information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the printer.
• If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not be printed. Disconnect and connect the
cable for multi-use terminal again. If you still cannot print your images, disconnect the cable
for multi-use terminal, turn the printer off and then on, then connect the cable for multi-use
terminal again.
• Movies cannot be printed.
• Images shot using cameras other than the camera or images modified with a computer may
not be printed.

Printing is canceled.
• Confirm that you have disconnected the cable for multi-use terminal before the
(PictBridge Connecting) mark disappears.

Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.

• The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether
the printer provides these functions or not.
• The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer
manufacturer.

“---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image.

• The image does not have the recording data so the date cannot be inserted. Set [Date] to [Off]
and print the image again (page 102).

Cannot select the print size.

• Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size.

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Cannot print the image at the size selected.

• When you use paper of a different size after connecting the printer to the camera, disconnect
and then reconnect the cable for multi-use terminal.
• The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the
camera (page 102) or the printer.

Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing.

• Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation. It may take some time
depending on the printer.

Others
Cannot reset the file-number.
• If you replace a recording medium, you cannot initialize file numbers with the camera. To
initialize file numbers, perform [Format] (pages 68, 70), and then perform [Initialize]
(page 71). However, the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” media or the internal memory will
be deleted and all settings, including date, will be initialized.

The camera does not function with the lens portion extended.
• Do not attempt to force the lens that has stopped moving.
• Insert a charged battery pack, then turn on the camera again.

The lens gets fogged.

• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before
using it.

The lens does not move when you turn off the camera.
• The battery pack is discharged. Replace it with a charged battery pack.

The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time.
• This is not a malfunction.
Troubleshooting

The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera.
• Set the date and time again (page 79).
• The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery and set
aside for 24 hours or more with the power left off.

You want to change the date or time.

• Set the date and time again (page 79).

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Self-diagnosis display Messages

If a code starting with a letter of the If the following messages appear, follow
alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis the instructions.
function on the camera is working. The last
two digits (indicated by ss) will differ
depending on the state of the camera.
If you cannot solve the problem even after • The battery level is low. Charge the
trying the following corrective actions a battery pack immediately. Depending
few times, the camera may need repair. on the conditions of use or the type of
Contact your Sony dealer or local battery pack, the indicator may flash
authorized Sony service facility. even though there are still 5 to
10 minutes of remaining battery time
left.
C:32:ss
• There is trouble with the camera’s For use with compatible
hardware. Turn the power off and on battery only
again.
• The battery inserted is not an NP-BG1
battery pack (supplied) or NP-FG1
C:13:ss battery pack (sold separately).
• The camera cannot read or write data on
the “Memory Stick Duo” media. Try System error
turning off and on the camera again, or
taking out and inserting the “Memory • Turn the power off and then on again.
Stick Duo” media several times.
• The internal memory has experienced a Camera overheating
format error, or an unformatted Allow it to cool
“Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted.
• The power turns off automatically when
Format the internal memory or the
“Memory Stick Duo” media (pages 68, the camera temperature rises. Leave the
70). camera in a cool place until the camera
cools down.
• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”
media cannot be used with the camera,
or the data is damaged. Insert a new Internal memory error
“Memory Stick Duo” media.
• Turn the power off and then on again.

E:61:ss Reinsert the Memory Stick

E:62:ss • Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media
correctly.
E:91:ss • The inserted “Memory Stick Duo”
• A camera malfunction has occurred.
media cannot be used in the camera
Initialize the camera (page 71), then (page 121).
turn the power on again. • The “Memory Stick Duo” media is
damaged.
• The terminal section of the “Memory
Stick Duo” media is dirty.

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Memory Stick type error Folder error

• The inserted “Memory Stick Duo” • A folder with the same first three digit
media cannot be used in the camera number already exists on the “Memory
(page 121). Stick Duo” media (for example:
123MSDCF and 123ABCDE). Select
another folder, or create a new folder
Cannot access Memory Stick (pages 68, 69).
Access denied
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo”
media with the access controlled. Cannot create more folders
• The folder with a name beginning with
“999” exists on the “Memory Stick
Error formatting Memory Stick Duo” media. You cannot create any
Error formatting internal memory folders if this is the case.
• Format the media again (pages 68, 70).
File error
Memory Stick locked • An error occurred while the image was
• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” playing back. Sony does not guarantee
media with the write-protect switch, and playback of image files on the camera if
the switch is set to the LOCK position. the files have been processed using a
Set the switch to the recording position. computer or recorded with another
camera.

No memory space on
internal memory Read only folder
No memory space on • You have selected a folder that cannot
Memory Stick be set as a recording folder on the
• Delete unnecessary images or files camera. Select another folder (page 69).
(page 34).
File protected
Read only memory • Release the protection (page 64).
• The camera cannot record or delete
images on this “Memory Stick Duo” Image size over limit
media.
• You are playing back an image with
size that cannot be played back on the
No images camera.
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• No images that can be played back have

been recorded in the internal memory. (Vibration warning indicator)
• No images that can be played back have
been recorded on the “Memory Stick • Camera shake may occur due to
Duo” media. insufficient light. Use the flash, select
the anti-blur function, or mount the
• The selected folder does not contain a
camera on a tripod to secure the camera.
file that can be played back in a
slideshow.

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640(Fine) is not available

• 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded • The data transmission to the printer may
only using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” not be completed yet. Do not disconnect
media. Insert a “Memory Stick PRO the cable for multi-use terminal.
Duo” media or set the image size to a
size other than [640(Fine)].
Processing…
• The printer is canceling the current print
Macro is invalid job. You cannot print until it is finished.
• The macro is unavailable under the This may take time, depending on the
current settings (page 29). printer.

Flash settings cannot be changed Error Playing Music

• The flash is unavailable under the • Delete the Music file, or replace it with
current settings (page 29). a normal Music file.
• Execute [Format Music], then
download a new Music files.
Maximum number of
images already selected
• You can select up to 100 images. Error Formatting Music
Remove the checkmark. • Execute [Format Music].
• You can add the (Print order)
mark to a maximum 999 files. Cancel
the selection. Operation cannot be executed
for movie files
• You have selected a function that is not
Low battery power available for movies.
• When copying a image recorded in the
internal memory to the “Memory Stick
Duo” media, use a fully charged battery. Operation cannot be executed
in unsupported files
• Processing and other editing functions
Printer busy of the camera cannot be performed on
Paper error image files that have been processed
No paper using a computer or images that were
Ink error recorded with another camera.
Low ink
No ink
Operation cannot be executed
• Check the printer.
when using a PictBridge connection
• Some functions are restricted while the
Printer error camera is connected to a PictBridge
• Check the printer. compliant printer.
• Check if the image you want to print is
corrupted.

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Operation cannot be executed

during HD(1080i) output
• Some functions are restricted while the
camera is connected to a High
Definition TV.

Unable to detect face for retouch

• Retouching may not be possible
depending on the image.

Turn the power off and on again

• The lens malfunction.

Self-Timer is invalid
• The self-timer is unavailable under
these settings (page 29).

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Using the camera abroad — Power sources

You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold
separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz.
• Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a
malfunction.

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A “Memory Stick Duo” media is a • Data may be corrupted in the following cases:
compact, portable IC recording medium. – When the “Memory Stick Duo” media is
The types of “Memory Stick Duo” media removed or the camera is turned off during a
that can be used with the camera are listed read or write operation.
in the table below. However, proper – When the “Memory Stick Duo” media is used
operation cannot be guaranteed for all in locations subject to static electricity or
electrical noise.
“Memory Stick Duo” media functions.
• We recommend backing up important data on a
hard disk of your computer.
“Memory Stick” media type Recording/ • Do not press down hard when you write down
Playback on the memo area.
Memory Stick Duo • Do not attach a label on the “Memory Stick
a*1 Duo” media itself nor on a “Memory Stick Duo”
(without MagicGate)
media Adaptor.
Memory Stick Duo
a*2 • When you carry or store the “Memory Stick
(with MagicGate) Duo” media, put it in the case supplied with it.
MagicGate Memory Stick • Do not touch the terminal section of the
a*1*2 “Memory Stick Duo” media with your hand or a
Duo
metal object.
Memory Stick PRO Duo a*2*3 • Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo a*2*3*4 Duo” media.
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
*1) The camera is not compatible with high-speed Stick Duo” media.
data transfer using a parallel interface. • Do not expose the “Memory Stick Duo” media
*2) “Memory Stick Duo” media, “MagicGate to water.
Memory Stick Duo” media and “Memory Stick • Do not leave the “Memory Stick Duo” media
PRO Duo” media are equipped with within the reach of small children. They might
MagicGate functions. MagicGate is copyright accidentally swallow it.
protection technology that uses encryption • Do not insert anything other than a “Memory
technology. Data recording/playback that Stick Duo” media into the “Memory Stick Duo”
requires MagicGate functions cannot be media slot. Otherwise, a malfunction may result.
performed with the camera. • Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo”
3)
* [640(Fine)] size movies can be recorded. media under the following conditions:
*4) The camera is not compatible with 8-bit – High temperature locations such as the hot
parallel data transfer. Supports 4-bit parallel interior of a car parked in direct sunlight
data transfer equivalent to “Memory Stick – Locations exposed to direct sunlight
PRO Duo” media. – Humid locations or locations with corrosive
substances present
• This product is compatible with “Memory Stick
Micro” media (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation
for “Memory Stick Micro” media.
• A “Memory Stick Duo” media formatted with a
computer is not guaranteed to operate with the
camera.
Others

• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the

combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” media
and the equipment used.
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo” media
while reading or writing data.

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 On the “Memory Stick Duo” media

Notes on using the “Memory Stick Duo”

media Adaptor (sold separately)
• To use a “Memory Stick Duo” media with a
“Memory Stick” media compliant device, be
sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media
into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor. If
you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media into a
“Memory Stick” media compliant device
without a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor,
you might not be able to remove it from the
device.
• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” media
into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor,
make sure the “Memory Stick Duo” media is
inserted facing in the correct direction, then
insert it all the way in. Incorrect insertion may
result in a malfunction.
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” media
inserted into a “Memory Stick Duo” media
Adaptor with a “Memory Stick” media
compliant device, make sure that the “Memory
Stick Duo” media Adaptor is inserted facing the
correct direction. Note that improper use may
damage the equipment.
• Do not insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media
Adaptor into a “Memory Stick” media
compliant device without a “Memory Stick
Duo” media attached. Doing so may result in
malfunction of the unit.

Note on using “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

media (sold separately)
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media with a capacity
up to 16 GB have been confirmed to operate
properly with the camera.

Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro”

media (sold separately)
• To use a “Memory Stick Micro” media with the
camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick
Micro” media into a Duo-sized “M2” Adaptor.
If you insert a “Memory Stick Micro” media
into the camera without a Duo-sized “M2”
Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it
from the camera.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” media
within the reach of small children. They might
accidentally swallow it.

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On the battery pack

On charging the battery pack On battery life

• We recommend charging the battery pack in an • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity
ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C decreases over time and through repeated use. If
(50°F to 86°F). The battery pack may not be decreased usage time between charges becomes
effectively charged in temperatures outside this significant, it is probably time to replace it with
range. a new one.
• The battery life varies according to how it is
Effective use of the battery pack stored and the operating conditions and
• Battery performance decreases in low environment in which each battery pack is used.
temperature surroundings. So in cold places, the
operational time of the battery pack is shorter. Compatible battery pack
We recommend the following to ensure longer • The NP-BG1 (supplied) can be used only in G
battery pack use: type compatible Cyber-shot models.
– Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your • If you use the NP-FG1 battery pack (sold
body to warm it up, and insert it in the camera separately), the minutes also appear after the
immediately before you start shooting. battery remaining indicator ( 60 Min).
• The battery pack will run out quickly if you use
the flash or zoom frequently.
• We recommend having spare battery packs
handy for two or three times the expected
shooting time, and making trial shots before
taking the actual shots.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water-resistant.
• Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot
places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight.

How to store the battery pack

• Fully discharge the battery pack before storing
and store it in a cool, dry place. To maintain the
battery pack’s function, fully charge the battery
pack and then fully discharge it on the camera at
least once a year while storing.
• To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in
slideshow (page 56) playback mode until the
power goes off.
• To prevent staining the terminal, short-
circuiting, etc., be sure to use a supplied battery
case when carrying and storing.
Others

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 On the battery charger

On the battery charger

• Do not charge any battery pack other than the
NP-BG type or NP-FG type battery packs in the
battery charger (supplied). Batteries other than
the specified kind may leak, overheat, or
explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a
risk of injury from electrocution and burns.
• Remove the charged battery pack from the
battery charger. If you leave the charged battery
pack in the charger, battery life may be
shortened.
• The CHARGE lamp of the supplied battery
charger flashes in either way:
– Fast flashing: Turns the light on and off
repeatedly at the interval of 0.15 seconds.
– Slow flashing: Turns the light on and off
repeatedly at the interval of 1.5 seconds.
• When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast, remove
the battery pack being charged, and then insert
the same battery pack into the battery charger
securely again. When the CHARGE lamp
flashes fast again, this may indicate a battery
error or that a battery pack other than the
specified type has been inserted. Check that the
battery pack is the specified type. If the battery
pack is the specified type, remove the battery
pack, replace it with a new one or another one
and check if the battery charger operates
correctly. If the battery charger operates
correctly, a battery error may have occurred.
• When the CHARGE lamp flashes slowly, it
indicates that the battery charger stops charging
temporarily on standby. The battery charger
stops charging and enters the standby status
automatically when the temperature is outside of
the recommended operating temperature. When
the temperature gets back within the appropriate
range, the battery charger resumes charging and
the CHARGE lamp lights up again. We
recommend charging the battery pack in an
ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C
(50°F to 86°F).

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 Index

Index

A Computer.............................. 84 F
Adjusting EV ..................20, 46 Copying images ...... 88, 96 Face Detection ......................42
AE/AF lock indicator......24, 50 Macintosh...................... 96 File name ..............................90
AF Illuminator ......................75 Recommended File storage destination.........90
environment ............ 85, 96
AF lock .................................50 Fireworks ..............................28
Software ........................ 86
AF Mode...............................76 Fisheye Lens .........................60
Viewing image files stored
AF range finder frame ..........49 on a computer with the Flash (White Balance) ..........52
Aperture ..................................9 camera........................... 94 Flash Level ...........................53
Auto Adjustment...................23 Windows ....................... 84 Flash ...............................25, 42
Auto Focus..............................7 Connecting Fluorescent Light 1...............51
Auto Orientation ...................78 Computer ...................... 88 Fluorescent Light 2...............51
Auto Review .........................78 Printer.......................... 101 Fluorescent Light 3...............51
TV ................................. 81 Focus...........................7, 24, 49
B Conversion Lens .................. 77 Folder
B & W...................................55 Copy ..................................... 69 Changing .......................69
Battery charger....................124 Copying images to your Creating .........................68
Battery pack ........................123 computer ....................... 88
Selecting ........................65
Beach ....................................28 Create REC. Folder .............. 68
Format.............................68, 70
Beep ......................................71 Cross Filter ........................... 61
Format Music........................95
Blur .........................................8 Function Guide .....................71
Burst......................................44
D
Date .............................. 79, 102 G
C Daylight................................ 51
Gourmet ................................28
Cable for multi-use terminal Delete ............................. 34, 56
Grid Line ..............................75
...............................88, 101 Format..................... 68, 70
Center AF .............................49 Deleting images.................... 34 H
Center-weighted metering ....48 Digital Zoom ........................ 76 Happy Faces .........................62
Change REC. Folder.............69 DirectX ................................. 86 High Sensitivity ....................28
Clock Settings.......................79 DISP ..................................... 20 Histogram .............................20
Cloudy ..................................51 Download Music .................. 95 HOME ..................................36
Color Mode...........................54 DPOF ........................... 64, 103
COMPONENT .....................73 DRO ..................................... 54 I
Identifying parts....................14
E Image file storage destinations
Index

Easy Shooting ...................... 24 and file names................90

EV ........................................ 46 Image size .......................11, 41
Exposure Bracket ................. 44 Incandescent .........................52
Extension.............................. 94 Index screen..........................33
Indicator................................16
Initialize ................................71

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Install ....................................86 O Self-diagnosis display ........ 116

Internal memory ...................21 Optical zoom........................ 76 Self-Timer ............................ 26
Internal Memory Tool ..........70 OS .................................. 85, 96 Semi manual .........................50
ISO..............................9, 10, 47 Overexposure ......................... 9 Sepia ..................................... 55
Settings ................................. 71
L P Shooting
Landscape .............................28 PAL...................................... 74 Movies...........................23
Language Setting ..................80 Partial Color......................... 60 Still image ..................... 23
LCD Screen ..........................20 PC......................................... 84 Shooting Settings 1............... 75
PictBridge .................... 73, 100 Shooting Settings 2............... 78
M Pixel ..................................... 11 Shutter speed .......................... 9
Macintosh computer .............96 Single....................................76
Playback zoom ..................... 32
Macro....................................25 Slideshow .............................56
PMB ..................................... 87
Main Settings 1.....................71 Slow Synchro ....................... 25
Precision digital zoom ......... 76
Main Settings 2.....................73 Smart zoom .......................... 76
Pressing halfway down .......... 7
Manage Memory ..................68 Smile demo mode................. 72
Print order mark ........... 64, 103
Mass Storage ........................73 Smile Detection ....................43
Print................................ 64, 99
“Memory Stick Duo” media Smile Detection Sensitivity
Printing at a shop ............... 103
.....................................121 ....................................... 43
Printing directly ................. 100
Memory Stick Tool ..............68 Smile Shutter .................. 28, 30
Program Auto....................... 22
Menu Snow..................................... 28
Protect .................................. 63
Items..............................39 Soft Focus.............................60
PTP....................................... 73
Shooting ........................41 Soft Snap .............................. 28
Viewing .........................56 Software ................... 86, 87, 95
R
Metering Mode .....................48 Spot AF ................................ 49
Radial Blur........................... 61
Mode Dial.............................22 Spot metering ....................... 48
REC Mode ........................... 44
Monitor.................................76 Spot metering cross hairs ..... 48
Red Eye Correction.............. 59
MTP......................................73 SteadyShot...................... 28, 55
Red Eye Reduction .............. 53
Multi AF ...............................49
Retouch ................................ 58
Multi connector ....................15 T
Retro..................................... 61
Multi-pattern metering .........48 Trimming.............................. 59
Rotate ................................... 65
Multi-Purpose Resize ...........62 Troubleshooting ................. 105
Music ....................................57 TV......................................... 81
S
Music Tool ...........................95 Twilight ................................ 28
Scene Recognition ............... 45
Music Transfer ...............95, 97 Twilight Portrait ................... 28
Scene Selection .............. 27, 41
Screen
N
Changing the display .... 20
NR slow shutter ....................17
Indicator........................ 16
NTSC....................................74
LCD backlight .............. 20
Select Folder ........................ 65
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U
Underexposure........................9
Underwater ...........................28
Underwater White Balance
.......................................52
Unsharp masking ..................59
USB Connect ........................73
Using the camera abroad ....120

V
VGA......................................12
Video Out .............................74
Viewing images ....................32
Viewing menu.......................56
Vivid .....................................54
Volume .................................32

W
Warning indicators and
messages......................116
White Balance.......................51
Wide Zoom Display..............74
Windows computer...............84

Z
Zoom.....................................25

Index

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 Notes on the License
“C Library”, “Expat” and “zlib” software
are provided in the camera. We provide this
software based on license agreements with
their owners of copyright. Based on
requests by the owners of copyright of these
software applications, we have an
obligation to inform you of the following.
Please read the following sections.
Read “license1.pdf” in the “License” folder
on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in
English) of “C Library”, “Expat” and “zlib”
software.

On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software

The software that is eligible for the
following GNU General Public License
(hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU
Lesser General Public License (hereinafter
referred to as “LGPL”) are included in the
camera.
This informs you that you have a right to
have access to, modify, and redistribute
source code for these software programs
under the conditions of the supplied GPL/
LGPL.
Source code is provided on the web. Use
the following URL to download it.
http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/
We would prefer you do not contact us
about the contents of source code.

Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder

on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in
English) of “GPL”, and “LGPL” software.
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed.
If it is not installed on your computer, you
can download it from the Adobe Systems
web page:
http://www.adobe.com/

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Additional information on this product and answers
to frequently asked questions can be found at our
Customer Support Website.