User manual SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC-W220

[. . . ] 4-123-773-11(1) Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual DSC-W210/W215/W220 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. GB © 2009 Sony Corporation 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. ___________________________ 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. 2 CAUTION [ Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. [. . . ] · Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. 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 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. 17 Detecting the shooting conditions (Scene Recognition) The camera automatically detects the shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. 1Select (Auto Adjustment) mode on the mode dial. 2Press MENU button (pages 24, 25). 3Select (Scene Recognition) with v/V on the control button. 4Select the desired setting, then press z. : Off (Default setting) Does not use Scene Recognition. : Auto When the camera recognizes the scene, it switches to the optimal settings and shoots the image. : Advanced The camera shoots one image without using the scene recognition function and another image using scene recognition. (A total of two shots) · Scene recognition does not function in the following situations: ­ During burst shooting ­ When using Digital Zoom z When the camera recognizes the scene Setting value icon Scene Recognition icon When the camera recognizes the scene, (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod) (DSC-W220 only), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait) appears. When the camera does not recognize the scene, the image is shot as Scene Recognition [Off]. 18 Viewing/deleting images (Index) button Speaker (Playback zoom) button (Playback) button Control button Multi connector (bottom) MENU ( ) button HOME button 1Press (Playback). If you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press again. 2Select 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. [ To delete images 1 Display the image you want to delete, then press MENU ( ). 2 Select [Delete] with v/V and select [This Image] with b/B, then press z. 3 Select [OK] with v, then press z. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press (T) while displaying a still image. To cancel the playback zoom, press z. Shows the displayed area of the whole image 19 [ To view an index screen Press (Index) while a single image is displayed. To return to the single image screen, press z. · Each time you press (Index), the number of images on the index screen increases. [ To delete images in index mode 1 Press MENU while the index screen is displayed. 2 Select (Delete) with v/V and select [Multiple Images] with b/B, then press z. 3 Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z. The mark is checked in the checkbox of the image. To cancel a selection, select an image you have selected for deletion, then press z again. 4 Press MENU and select [OK] with v, then press z. · To delete all the images in a folder, select [All In This Folder], then press z in step 2. [ To play back a series of images with effects and music (Slideshow) 1 Press 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 music will change together with the [Effects]. [. . . ] However, even if this rechargeable battery is not charged, you can still use the camera, but the date and time will not be indicated. Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off. [ On the battery pack · Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the battery pack. · Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack. [ On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (sold separately) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. [. . . ]