Sony DSC-WX220 User manual

Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220
How to Use
Before Use
Names of parts
Identifying parts [1]
Icons and indicators
List of icons on the screen [2]
Using the strap
Using the wrist strap [3]
In-Camera guide
About the [In-Camera Guide] [4]
About the shooting advice [5]
Confirming the operation method
Confirming the operation method
Using the control wheel [6]
Using MENU items [7]

Shooting
Shooting still images/movies
Shooting still images [8]
Shooting movies [9]
Selecting a shooting mode
List of shooting modes [10]
Intelligent Auto [11]
Superior Auto [12]
About Scene Recognition [13]
The advantages of automatic shooting [14]
Program Auto [15]
iSweep Panorama [16]
Scene Selection [17]
Movie [18]
Using shooting functions
Using the zoom
Zoom [19]
The zoom features available with this product [20]
Zoom Setting [21]
About zoom scale [22]
Using the flash
Notes on using the flash [23]
Flash Mode [24]
Selecting a screen display mode
Switching the screen display (Shooting) [25]

Selecting still image size/image quality
Image Size (still image) [26]
Aspect Ratio (still image) [27]
Quality (still image) [28]
Panorama: Size [29]
Panorama: Direction [30]
Adjusting the focus
Focus Area [31]
Focus-lock [32]
Lock-on AF [33]
Lock-on AF (On) [34]
AF Illuminator (still image) [35]
Adjusting the exposure
Exposure Comp. [36]
Metering Mode [37]
Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer)
Drive Mode [38]
Cont. Shooting [39]
Self-timer [40]
Self-portrait [41]
Self-timer(Cont) [42]
Selecting the ISO sensitivity
ISO [43]
Multi Frame NR [44]
Adjusting color tones
White Balance [45]

Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode [46]
Selecting an effect mode
Picture Effect [47]
Recording movies
File Format (movie) [48]
Record Setting (movie) [49]
SteadyShot (movie) [50]
Wind Noise Reduct. [51]
Auto Slow Shut. (movie) [52]
MOVIE Button [53]
Setting the other functions of this product
Photo Creativity [54]
Smile/Face Detect. [55]
Soft Skin Effect (still image) [56]
Red Eye Reduction [57]
Auto Obj. Framing (still image) [58]
Write Date (still image) [59]
Grid Line [60]
Auto Review [61]
Viewing
Viewing still images
Playing back images [62]
Playback zoom [63]
Image Index [64]
Switching the screen display (during playback) [65]
Deleting images

Deleting a displayed image [66]
Deleting multiple selected images [67]
Playing back movies
Playing back movies [68]
Motion Shot Video [69]
Viewing panoramic images
Playing back panoramic images [70]
Printing
Specify Printing [71]
Using viewing functions
View Mode [72]
Slide Show [73]
Rotate [74]
Protect [75]
4K Still Image PB [76]
Beauty Effect [77]
Viewing images on a TV
Viewing images on an HD TV [78]
Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV [79]
Changing settings
Setup menu
Monitor Brightness [80]
Volume Settings [81]
Audio signals [82]

Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) [83]
Tile Menu [84]
Display Quality [85]
Pwr Save Start Time [86]
PAL/NTSC Selector [87]
Demo Mode [88]
HDMI Resolution [89]
CTRL FOR HDMI [90]
USB Connection [91]
USB LUN Setting [92]
USB Power Supply [93]
Language [94]
Date/Time Setup [95]
Area Setting [96]
Format [97]
File Number [98]
Select REC Folder [99]
New Folder [100]
Folder Name [101]
Recover Image DB [102]
Display Media Info. [103]
Version [104]
Setting Reset [105]
Using Wi-Fi functions
Connecting this product and a Smartphone
PlayMemories Mobile [106]
Connecting an Android smartphone to this product [107]
Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad [108]
Controlling this product using a Smartphone

Ctrl w/ Smartphone [109]
One-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One-touch
remote) [110]
Transferring images to a Smartphone
Send to Smartphone [111]
Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing) [112]
Transferring images to a computer
Send to Computer [113]
Transferring images to a TV
View on TV [114]
Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions
Airplane Mode [115]
WPS Push [116]
Access Point Set. [117]
Edit Device Name [118]
Disp MAC Address [119]
SSID/PW Reset [120]
Reset Network Set. [121]
Viewing on computers
Recommended computer environment
Recommended computer environment [122]
Using the software
PlayMemories Home [123]
Installing PlayMemories Home [124]
Software for Mac computers [125]

Connecting this product and a computer
Connecting the product to a computer [126]
Importing images to the computer [127]
Disconnecting the product from the computer [128]
Creating a movie disc
Disc type [129]
Selecting the disc creation method [130]
Creating a disc with a device other than a computer [131]
Creating Blu-ray Discs [132]
Precautions/This product
Precautions
Precautions [133]
On the internal rechargeable battery [134]
Notes on the battery pack [135]
Charging the battery pack [136]
Memory card [137]
Cleaning this product
On cleaning [138]
Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies
Number of still images [139]
Recordable time of movies [140]
Using this product abroad
Plug adaptor [141]
On TV color systems [142]

Other information
AVCHD format [143]
License [144]
Trademarks
Trademarks [145]
Troubleshooting
If you have problems
If you have problems
Troubleshooting [146]
Troubleshooting
Battery pack and power
You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. [147]
You cannot turn on the product. [148]
The power turns off suddenly. [149]
The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. [150]
The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack. [151]
The battery pack has not been charged even if the charge lamp on the product has turned
off. [152]
The battery pack is not charged. [153]
Shooting still images/movies
You cannot record images. [154]
Recording takes a long time. [155]

The image is out of focus. [156]
Zoom does not work. [157]
The flash does not work. [158]
Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. [159]
The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. [160]
The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. [161]
The date and time are recorded incorrectly. [162]
The image colors are not correct. [163]
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. [164]
Dark shadow appears on the image. [165]
The eyes of the subject come out red. [166]
Dots appear and remain on the screen. [167]
You cannot shoot images continuously. [168]
The image is blurred. [169]
The flash takes too long to recharge. [170]
Viewing images
Images cannot be played back. [171]
The date and time are not displayed. [172]
The image cannot be deleted. [173]
The image was deleted by mistake. [174]
Wi-Fi
You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. [175]
[WPS Push] does not work. [176]
[Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. [177]
You cannot send movies to a smartphone. [178]
[Ctrl w/ Smartphone] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. [179]
The shooting screen for [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] is not displayed smoothly./The connection
between this product and the smartphone is disconnected. [180]
You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC). [181]
Computers

The computer does not recognize this product. [182]
You cannot import images. [183]
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer.
[184]
Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. [185]
Memory cards
Formatted the memory card by mistake. [186]
Printing
Images are printed with both edges cut off. [187]
You cannot print images with the date. [188]
Others
The lens gets fogged. [189]
The product stops with the lens portion extended./The product turns off with the lens
portion extended. [190]
The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. [191]
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. [192]
The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time.
[193]
The product does not work properly. [194]
Messages
Messages
Self-diagnosis display [195]
Warning messages [196]
Situations this product has difficulty handling
Situations this product has difficulty handling

Situations this product has difficulty handling [197]
[1] How to Use Before Use Names of parts
Identifying parts
1. Shutter button
2. For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever
For viewing: (Index) lever/ (Playback zoom) lever
3. Flash
4. Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator
5. ON/OFF (Power) button
6. Charge lamp
7. Microphone
8. Lens
1. (N mark)
This mark indicates the touch point for connecting this product and an NFC-enabled
smartphone.
NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of the short-range

wireless communication technology.
2. LCD screen
3. MOVIE (Movie) button
4. Multi/Micro USB Terminal*
Supports Micro USB compatible device.
5. Hook for wrist strap
6. Control wheel
7. Wi-Fi sensor (built-in)
8. MENU button
9. ?/ (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button
10. (Playback) button
1. Battery insertion slot
2. Tripod socket hole
Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you
cannot firmly secure this product, and damage to the product may occur.
3. Speaker
4. Battery eject lever
5. Access lamp
6. Memory card slot
7. HDMI micro jack
8. Battery/Memory card cover
*For details on Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony web site, or consult your Sony dealer or
local authorized Sony service facility.
[2] How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators
List of icons on the screen
List of shooting mode icons

List of viewing mode icons
1. P
Shooting mode
Memory card/Uploading status
Scene Recognition icon
Scene Selection
100
Remaining number
Aspect ratio of still images
18M / 16M / 13M /10M / 8.9M / 7.5M / 5.0M / 4.5M / 3.7M / 2.1M / VGA
Image size of still images
Image quality of still images
Frame rate of movies

Recording settings of movies
NFC is activated
Remaining battery
Remaining battery warning
Flash charge in progress
AF Illuminator
SteadyShot
Camera-shake warning
Airplane Mode
Overlay icon
Wind Noise Reduction
Write Date
Database file full/Database file error
Overheating warning
Smart zoom
Clear Image Zoom
Digital Zoom

C:32:00
Self-diagnosis display
View Mode
100-0003
Folder – file number
Recording format of movies
Protect
DPOF
DPOF set
Auto Object Framing
2. Drive Mode
Flash mode/Red-eye reduction
Focus area
Smile/Face Detect.
Lock-on AF
Soft Skin Effect
Metering mode
White balance
Picture Effect

Smile detection sensitivity indicator
3. Switch Shoot Mode
Guide display for switching the shooting mode
REC 0:12
Recording time of the movie (m:s)
Focus
1/250
Shutter speed
F3.5
Aperture value
±0.0
Exposure compensation
ISO400
ISO sensitivity
Histogram
Picture Effect error
2014-1-1
10:37AM
Date of recording
3/7
File number/Number of images in the view mode
[3] How to Use Before Use Using the strap
Using the wrist strap

Attach the wrist strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent damage caused by
dropping the product.
[4] How to Use Before Use In-Camera guide
About the [In-Camera Guide]
The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items and settings, and if a function
cannot be set, the reason why.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select the desired MENU item using up/down/left/right side on the control wheel.
3. Press the ?(In-Camera Guide) button.
The operation guide for the MENU item you have selected in step 2 is displayed.
If you press the on the center of the control wheel after selecting an item shown
in gray, the reason the item cannot be set is displayed.
[5] How to Use Before Use In-Camera guide
About the shooting advice
Displays the shooting advice according to the selected shooting mode.
1. Press the ?(In-Camera Guide) button while the shooting screen is displayed.
2. Press the top/bottom side of the control wheel to select the desired shooting advice,
then press on the center.
The shooting advice is displayed.
You can scroll the screen by pressing the up/down side of the control wheel.

Hint
To view all the shooting advice, select MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Shooting Tip
List].
[6] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method
Using the control wheel
You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/right/left side of the control
wheel. Your selection is determined when you press on the center of the control wheel.
The DISP (Display Setting), (Photo Creativity), /(Drive Mode), (Flash Mode)
functions are assigned to the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. In addition,
[Shoot Mode] is assigned to the in the center.
During playback, you can display the next/previous image by pressing the right/left side of
the control wheel or by turning the control wheel.
[7] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method
Using MENU items
In this section, you learn how to change settings related to all camera operations and
execute camera functions including shooting, playback, and operation methods.
1. Press MENU button to display the Menu screen.

2. Select the desired MENU item using the up/down/left/right side of the control wheel or
by turning the control wheel, and then press in the center of the control wheel.
The display may move directly from step 1 to step 3 depending on the [Tile Menu]
setting.
3. Select the desired setting item by pressing the up/down/left/right side on the control
wheel or by turning the control wheel, and then press on the center of the control
wheel.
Select an icon at the top of the screen and press the left/right side of the control
wheel to move to another MENU item.
4. Select the desired setting value, and press to confirm.
[8] How to Use Shooting Shooting still images/movies
Shooting still images