Sony CYBER-SHOT DSC-W215 User Manual [pt]

4-140-272-11(1)

Digital Still Camera

Instruction Manual

DSC-W210/W215/W220/W230

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

For details on advanced operations, please read “Cybershot Handbook” (PDF) and “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DSC-W210/W215/W220/W230

Serial No. ___________________________

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

CAUTION

[ Battery pack

If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions.

•Do not disassemble.

•Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it.

•Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.

•Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.

•Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.

•Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.

•Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack.

•Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.

•Keep the battery pack dry.

•Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony.

•Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.

[ Battery charger

Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).

For Customers in the U.S.A. and

Canada

[ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.

You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

[ Battery pack

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

For Customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

[ Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: DSC-W230

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: DSC-W220

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: DSC-W210, DSC-W215

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

[ CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

[ Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For Customers in Europe

[ Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

[ Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.

[ Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

[ Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.

In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of- life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely.

Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.

For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Table of contents
Notes on using the camera ......................................................................	8
Getting started .................................................................................	9
Checking the accessories supplied .........................................................	9
1 Preparing the battery pack ..................................................................	10
2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” media
(sold separately) .....................................................................................	11
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock .............................................	13
Shooting images easily .................................................................	14
Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display ...................................	15
Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) ................	17
Detecting the shooting conditions (Scene Recognition) ........................	18
Viewing/deleting images ...............................................................	19
Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu ...........................	22
Using the HOME screen .........................................................................	22
HOME items ............................................................................................	23
Using menu items ...................................................................................	24
Menu items ..............................................................................................	25
Enjoying your computer ...............................................................	27
Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application
software (supplied) .................................................................................	27
Viewing “Cyber-shot Handbook” ............................................................	27
Indicators on the screen ...............................................................	28
Battery life and memory capacity ................................................	30
Battery life and number of images you can record/view ........................	30
Number of still images and recordable time of movies ..........................	31
Troubleshooting ............................................................................	32
Battery pack and power .........................................................................	32
Shooting still images/movies ..................................................................	33
Viewing images ......................................................................................	34
Precautions ....................................................................................	35
Specifications ................................................................................	36

Notes on using the camera

[ Internal memory and “Memory Stick Duo” media back up

Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the “Memory Stick Duo” media while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the internal memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” media may be damaged. Be sure to make a backup copy to protect your data.

[ Notes on recording/playback

•Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.

•The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions” (page 35) before operating the camera.

•Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water enters inside the camera, a malfunction may occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be repaired.

•Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. It may cause the malfunction of the camera.

•Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Otherwise, the camera may not properly record or play back images.

•Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions.

•If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera (page 35).

•Do not shake or strike the camera. It may cause a malfunction and you may not be able to record images. Furthermore, the recording media may become unusable or image data may be damaged.

•Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission.

[ Notes on the LCD screen and lens

•The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process, and do not affect the recording.

•When the battery level becomes low, the lens might stop moving. Insert a charged battery pack and turn on the camera again.

[ On image data compatibility

•The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

•Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera.

[ On the overheat protection

The power may go off automatically to protect the camera depending on the temperature of the unit or the battery pack. In this case, the message appears on the screen before the power goes off.

[ Warning on copyright

Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

[ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure

Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc.

Getting started

Checking the accessories supplied

• Battery charger BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE (1)

•Power cord (mains lead) (1)

(not supplied in the USA and Canada)

•Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1)

•USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1)

•Wrist strap (1)

•Soft carrying case (1) (DSC-W215 only)

•CD-ROM (1)

–Cyber-shot application software

–“Cyber-shot Handbook”

–“Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”

•Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)

The camera is supplied with a wrist strap.

Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.

Hook

1 Preparing the battery pack

For customers in the USA and Canada

Plug

CHARGE lamp

For customers in countries/regions other than the USA and Canada

CHARGE lamp

Power cord (mains lead)

1Insert the battery pack into the battery charger.

2Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket).

The CHARGE lamp lights up, and charging starts.

When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Normal charge).

If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour (until it is fully charged), the charge will last slightly longer.

[ Charging time

Full charge time	Normal charge time
Approx. 330 min.	Approx. 270 min.

•The table above shows the time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances.

•See page 30 for the battery life and the number of images that can be recorded.

•Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).

•When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the battery pack from the battery charger.

•Be sure to use the battery pack or the battery charger of the genuine Sony brand.

2Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” media (sold separately)

	With the terminal side
	facing the lens, insert the
Battery/“Memory Stick	“Memory Stick Duo” media
Duo” media cover	until it clicks into place.

Insert the battery pack while pressing the battery eject lever with the tip of the battery pack.

1Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover.

2Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media (sold separately).

3Insert the battery pack.

4Close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover.

[ When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted

The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 15 MB).

[ To check the remaining battery charge

Press ON/OFF (Power) button to turn on and check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen.

Remaining
charge
indicator
Status	Sufficient	Battery	Battery half	Battery low,	Change the battery
	power	almost fully	full	recording/	with fully charged
	remaining	charged		playback	one, or charge the
				will stop	battery. (The warning
				soon.	indicator flashes.)

•If you use the NP-FG1 battery pack (sold separately), the minutes also appear after the battery remaining indicator ( 60 Min).

•It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears.

•The remaining charge indicator may not be correct depending on conditions of use and circumstances.

•Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. When the operating time per charge decreases markedly, the battery pack needs to be replaced. Purchase a new battery pack.

[ To remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” media

Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover.

“Memory Stick Duo” media

Battery pack

Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then push the “Memory Stick Duo” media in once.

Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack.

•Never remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” media when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the “Memory Stick Duo” media/internal memory.

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Sony CYBER-SHOT DSC-W215 User Manual [pt]

Table of contents

Notes on using the camera

Getting started

Checking the accessories supplied

1 Preparing the battery pack

2Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” media (sold separately)