Page 1 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your product. Go to Page Top How to Use Before Use Confirming the operation method...
Page 2 Shooting Using shooting functions Viewing Changing settings Using Wi-Fi functions Viewing on computers Precautions/This product Go to Page Top Troubleshooting If you have problems Troubleshooting Messages Situations this product has difficulty handling...
Page 3 Go to Page Top List of Topics How to Use Troubleshooting Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Before Use ............................Identifying parts ........................List of icons on the screen ...................... Using the wrist strap ....................... In-Camera guide ........................About the [In-Camera Guide] ..................About the shooting advice ....................Confirming the operation method ....................Using the control wheel ......................
Page 5 Quality (still image) ......................Panorama: Size ......................Panorama: Direction ....................... Adjusting the focus ......................... Focus Area ........................Focus-lock ........................Lock-on AF ........................Lock-on AF (On) ......................AF Illuminator (still image) ....................Adjusting the exposure ......................Exposure Comp......................Metering Mode ........................
Page 6 Deleting images ........................Deleting a displayed image ..................... Deleting multiple selected images .................. Playing back movies ....................... Playing back movies ....................... Motion Shot Video ......................Viewing panoramic images ..................... Playing back panoramic images ..................Printing ........................... Specify Printing ....................... Using viewing functions ......................
Page 7 File Number ........................Select REC Folder ......................New Folder ........................Folder Name ........................Recover Image DB ......................Display Media Info ......................Version ..........................Setting Reset ........................Using Wi-Fi functions ........................Connecting this product and a Smartphone ................PlayMemories Mobile ..................... Connecting an Android smartphone to this product ............
Page 8 Disconnecting the product from the computer ..............Creating a movie disc ......................Disc type ......................... Selecting the disc creation method ................. Creating a disc with a device other than a computer ............Creating Blu-ray Discs ....................Precautions/This product ......................Precautions ..........................
Page 9 The image is out of focus..................Zoom does not work....................The flash does not work.................... Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash......The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work..........The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen........
Page 10 Others ..........................The lens gets fogged....................The product stops with the lens portion extended./The product turns off with the lensportion extended ................The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time ........The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product ........
Page 11: Before Use
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Before Use Names of parts Icons and indicators Using the strap In-Camera guide Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 12 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 13 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Shooting Shooting still images/movies Selecting a shooting mode Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 14 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Using shooting functions Using the zoom Using the flash Selecting a screen display mode Selecting still image size/image quality Adjusting the focus Adjusting the exposure Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Selecting the ISO sensitivity...
Page 15: Recording Movies
Adjusting color tones Selecting an effect mode Recording movies Setting the other functions of this product Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 16 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Viewing Viewing still images Deleting images Playing back movies Viewing panoramic images Printing Using viewing functions Viewing images on a TV Go to Page Top...
Page 17 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Changing settings Setup menu Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 18 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Controlling this product using a Smartphone Transferring images to a Smartphone Transferring images to a computer Transferring images to a TV Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Go to Page Top...
Page 19: Viewing On Computers
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Viewing on computers Recommended computer environment Using the software Connecting this product and a computer Creating a movie disc Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 20: Precautions/This Product
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Precautions/This product Precautions Cleaning this product Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Using this product abroad Other information Trademarks Go to Page Top...
Page 21 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top If you have problems If you have problems Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 22 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Shooting still images/movies Viewing images Wi-Fi Computers Memory cards Printing Others...
Page 23 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Messages Messages Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 24 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 25: Identifying Parts
Help Guide List of Topics Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen Using the strap Using the wrist strap In-Camera guide About the [In-Camera Guide] About the shooting advice Confirming the operation method...
Page 26 Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images Shooting movies Selecting a shooting mode List of shooting modes Intelligent Auto Superior Auto About Scene Recognition The advantages of automatic shooting Program Auto iSweep Panorama Scene Selection Movie Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom The zoom features available with this product Zoom Setting...
Page 27 Switching the screen display (Shooting) Selecting still image size/image quality Image Size (still image) Aspect Ratio (still image) Quality (still image) Panorama: Size Panorama: Direction Adjusting the focus Focus Area Focus-lock Lock-on AF Lock-on AF (On) AF Illuminator (still image) Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp.
Page 28 White Balance Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode Selecting an effect mode Picture Effect Recording movies File Format (movie) Record Setting (movie) SteadyShot (movie) Wind Noise Reduct. Auto Slow Shut. (movie) MOVIE Button Setting the other functions of this product Photo Creativity Smile/Face Detect.
Page 29 Switching the screen display (during playback) Deleting images Deleting a displayed image Deleting multiple selected images Playing back movies Playing back movies Motion Shot Video Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images Printing Specify Printing Using viewing functions View Mode Slide Show Rotate Protect...
Page 30: File Number
Audio signals Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) Tile Menu Display Quality Pwr Save Start Time PAL/NTSC Selector Demo Mode HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connection USB LUN Setting USB Power Supply Language Date/Time Setup Area Setting Format File Number Select REC Folder New Folder Folder Name Recover Image DB...
Page 31 PlayMemories Mobile Connecting an Android smartphone to this product Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad Controlling this product using a Smartphone Ctrl w/ Smartphone One-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One-touch remote) Transferring images to a Smartphone Send to Smartphone Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing) Transferring images to a computer...
Page 32 PlayMemories Home Installing PlayMemories Home Software for Mac computers Connecting this product and a computer Connecting the product to a computer Importing images to the computer Disconnecting the product from the computer Creating a movie disc Disc type Selecting the disc creation method Creating a disc with a device other than a computer Creating Blu-ray Discs Precautions/This product...
Page 33 Plug adaptor On TV color systems Other information AVCHD format License Trademarks Trademarks Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 34 Help Guide List of Topics Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. You cannot turn on the product. The power turns off suddenly.
Page 35 Recording takes a long time. The image is out of focus. Zoom does not work. The flash does not work. Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
Page 36 The shooting screen for [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] is not displayed smoothly./The connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected. You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC). Computers The computer does not recognize this product. You cannot import images. The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer. Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product.
Page 37 Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 38: Identifying Parts
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Names of parts Identifying parts Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 39: List Of Icons On The Screen
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 40: Using The Wrist Strap
DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top 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. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 41: In-Camera Guide
The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items and settings, and if a function cannot be set, the reason why. About the shooting advice Displays the shooting advice according to the selected shooting mode. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 42: Confirming The Operation Method
Using the control wheel 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. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 43: Shooting Still Images/Movies
How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images Shoots still images. Shooting movies You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE button. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 44: Selecting A Shooting Mode
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Selecting a shooting mode List of shooting modes You can select a desired shooting mode. Intelligent Auto The product analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. Superior Auto The product automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the appropriate settings are set automatically.
Page 45: Isweep Panorama
Allows you to create a single panoramic image from multiple images shot while panning the camera. Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Movie You can change the shooting mode for recording movies. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 46: Using The Zoom
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Using the zoom Zoom Enlarge images using the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. The zoom features available with this product The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features.
Page 47: Using The Flash
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Using the flash Notes on using the flash Flash Mode You can set the flash mode. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 48: Selecting A Screen Display Mode
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Selecting a screen display mode Switching the screen display (Shooting) You can change the display contents on the screen. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 49: Selecting Still Image Size/Image Quality
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Selecting still image size/image quality Image Size (still image) The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large- format paper.
Page 50: Adjusting The Focus
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Adjusting the focus Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. Focus-lock Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto focus mode. Lock-on AF Set up the tracking function to continue focusing on the subject.
Page 51: Adjusting The Exposure
[Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation). Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 52: Selecting A Drive Mode
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Drive Mode You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self-timer shooting. Cont. Shooting Shoots 10 images while you press the shutter button. Self-timer The product shoots an image using the self-timer with a 10-second or 2-second delay.
Page 53: Selecting The Iso Sensitivity
Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). Multi Frame NR The product automatically shoots multiple images continuously, combines them, reduces the noise, and records them as one image. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 54: Adjusting Color Tones
Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, it is recommended to use the custom white balance in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 55: Selecting An Effect Mode
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Selecting an effect mode Picture Effect Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 56: Recording Movies
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Recording movies File Format (movie) Selects the movie file format. Record Setting (movie) Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. SteadyShot (movie) Sets [SteadyShot] effect when shooting movies.
Page 57: Movie Button
MOVIE Button Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 58: Setting The Other Functions Of This Product
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Setting the other functions of this product Photo Creativity [Photo Creativity] is a mode that allows you to operate the camera intuitively with a different screen display. Smile/Face Detect.
Page 59: Grid Line
Sets whether the grid line is displayed or not. The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images. Auto Review You can check the recorded image on the screen right after the shooting. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 60: Viewing Still Images
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Viewing still images Playing back images Plays back the recorded images. Playback zoom Enlarges the image being played back. Image Index You can display multiple images at the same time in playback mode. Switching the screen display (during playback) Switches the screen display.
Page 61: Deleting Images
How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Deleting images Deleting a displayed image You can delete an image displayed. Deleting multiple selected images You can delete multiple selected images. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 62: Playing Back Movies
Back to Top Playing back movies Playing back movies Plays back the recorded movies. Motion Shot Video You can see the tracking of the subject's motion in high-speed, like a stroboscopic image. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 63: Viewing Panoramic Images
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images The product automatically scrolls a panoramic image from end to end. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 64: Printing
How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Printing Specify Printing You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want to print out later. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 65: Using Viewing Functions
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Using viewing functions View Mode Sets the View Mode (image display method). Slide Show Automatically plays back images continuously. Rotate Rotates a recorded still image counter-clockwise. Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure.
Page 66 Allows you to apply the Beauty Effect to retouch the still image of a person and make it look better, for example, by retouching it for smoother skin, larger eyes, and whiter teeth. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 67: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV By connecting this product to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product with the TV Remote Control. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 68: Setup Menu
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Setup menu Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen. Volume Settings Adjusts the sound volume. Audio signals Selects whether the product produces a sound or not. Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) Sets whether to use the upload function when using an Eye-Fi card (commercially available).
Page 69: Pwr Save Start Time
You can change the display quality. Pwr Save Start Time You can set the time by which the power goes off automatically. PAL/NTSC Selector Plays back movies recorded with the product on a PAL/NTSC system TV. Demo Mode The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time.
Page 70: Language
or an USB device. Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time again. Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the product. Format Formats (initializes) the memory card. File Number Selects how to assign file numbers to recorded images.
Page 71: Version
Displays the recordable time of movies and the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card. Version Displays the version of this product’s software. Setting Reset Resets the product to the default settings. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 72: Connecting This Product And A Smartphone
To use [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] or [Send to Smartphone], etc., the application PlayMemories Mobile should be installed on your smartphone. Connecting an Android smartphone to this product Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 73: Controlling This Product Using A Smartphone
You can use a smartphone as the remote controller for this product, and shoot still images/movies. One-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One-touch remote) You can connect this product and an NFC-enabled Android smartphone with one touch, without performing a complex setup operation. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 74: Transferring Images To A Smartphone
Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing) With just one touch, you can connect this product and an NFC-enabled Android smartphone, and send an image displayed on the product screen directly to the smartphone. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 75: Transferring Images To A Computer
Send to Computer You can transfer images stored in the product to a computer connected to a wireless access point or wireless broadband router and easily make backup copies using this operation. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 76: Transferring Images To A Tv
Transferring images to a TV View on TV You can view images on a network-enabled TV by transferring them from the product without connecting the product and TV with a cable. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 77: Changing The Settings Of Wi-Fi Functions
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Airplane Mode When you board an airplane, etc., you can turn off all Wi-Fi functions temporarily. WPS Push If your access point has the WPS button, you can register the access point to this product easily by pushing the WPS button.
Page 78: Ssid/Pw Reset
If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect, reset the connection information. Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings to default settings. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 79: Recommended Computer Environment
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 80: Using The Software
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Using the software PlayMemories Home Installing PlayMemories Home Software for Mac computers Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 81: Connecting This Product And A Computer
Connecting the product to a computer Importing images to the computer PlayMemories Home allows you to easily import images. Disconnecting the product from the computer Disconnects the USB connection between this product and the computer. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 82: Creating A Movie Disc
Creating a disc with a device other than a computer You can also create discs using a Blu-ray recorder, etc. Creating Blu-ray Discs You can create Blu-ray Discs from AVCHD movies imported to a computer. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 83: Precautions
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Precautions Precautions On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or whether the battery pack is charged or discharged. Notes on the battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory card...
Page 84: Cleaning This Product
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Cleaning this product On cleaning Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 85: Number Of Recordable Still Images And Recordable Time Of Movies
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 86: Using This Product Abroad
100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. On TV color systems To view movies shot using this product on a television, the product and television must use the same color television system. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 87: Other Information
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Other information AVCHD format License Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 88: Trademarks
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Trademarks Trademarks Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 89: If You Have Problems
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top If you have problems Troubleshooting Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 90: Battery Pack And Power
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. You cannot turn on the product. The power turns off suddenly. The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack.
Page 91: Shooting Still Images/Movies
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Shooting still images/movies You cannot record images. Recording takes a long time. The image is out of focus. Zoom does not work. The flash does not work. Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work.
Page 92: The Recording Date And Time Are Not Displayed On The Screen
The eyes of the subject come out red. Dots appear and remain on the screen. You cannot shoot images continuously. The image is blurred. The flash takes too long to recharge. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 93: Viewing Images
Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Viewing images Images cannot be played back. The date and time are not displayed. The image cannot be deleted. The image was deleted by mistake. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 94: Wi-Fi
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Wi-Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. [WPS Push] does not work. [Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. You cannot send movies to a smartphone. [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway.
Page 95: Computers
The computer does not recognize this product. You cannot import images. The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer. Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 96: Memory Cards
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Memory cards Formatted the memory card by mistake. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 97: Printing
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Printing Images are printed with both edges cut off. You cannot print images with the date. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 98: Others
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Others The lens gets fogged. The product stops with the lens portion extended./The product turns off with the lens portion extended. The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product.
Page 99 Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Messages Self-diagnosis display If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on this product is working. Warning messages Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 100 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 101: Identifying Parts
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print 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.
Page 102 (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.
Page 103 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. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1)
Page 104 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print List of icons on the screen List of shooting mode icons List of viewing mode icons...
Page 105 Shooting mode Memory card/Uploading status Scene Recognition icon Scene Selection 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...
Page 106 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...
Page 107 Folder – file number Recording format of movies Protect DPOF DPOF set Auto Object Framing Drive Mode Flash mode/Red-eye reduction Focus area Smile/Face Detect. Lock-on AF Soft Skin Effect Metering mode White balance Picture Effect...
Page 108 Smile detection sensitivity indicator 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 File number/Number of images in the view mode...
Page 109 Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Using the wrist strap Attach the wrist strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent damage caused by dropping the product. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 110 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. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 111 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]. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 112 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print 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.
Page 113 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print 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.
Page 114 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.
Page 115 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Shooting still images Shoots still images. 1. Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto). 2. Hold the camera steady, with your arms against your body, and compose your shot. 3.
Page 116: Focus Indicator
The shortest shooting distance is approximately 5 cm (0.16 ft) (W), 150 cm (4.92 ft) (T) (from the lens). 4. Press the shutter button fully down. Focus indicator lights: Image is in the focus. flashes: The focusing has failed. Hint When the product cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound.
Page 117 Zoom Playing back images Intelligent Auto Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 118 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Shooting movies You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE button. 1. Press the MOVIE button to start recording. 2. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Note If you use a function such as zoom while shooting a movie, the noise of the product operating will be recorded.
Page 119 MOVIE button again. Recording may stop to protect the product depending on the ambient temperature. Go to Page Top Related Topic Zoom Movie File Format (movie) Recordable time of movies Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 120 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print List of shooting modes You can select a desired shooting mode. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Shoot Mode] → desired setting. Available functions (Intelligent Auto): Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted automatically.
Page 121 Go to Page Top Related Topic Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Movie iSweep Panorama Scene Selection Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 122 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Intelligent Auto The product analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Shoot Mode] →[Intelligent Auto]. 2. Point the camera to the subject. When the camera recognized the scene, the icon for the recognized scene appears on the screen.
Page 123 The product may not properly recognize these scenes under some shooting conditions. Go to Page Top Related Topic About Scene Recognition Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 124 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Superior Auto The product automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the appropriate settings are set automatically. The product may shoot multiple images and create a composite image, etc., using more shooting settings than in Intelligent Auto mode to record higher quality images.
Page 125 The product will not recognize the scene when you use zoom functions other than optical zoom. The product may not properly recognize a scene under some shooting conditions. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 126 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print About Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in [Intelligent Auto] mode and [Superior Auto] mode. This function allows the product to automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.
Page 127 Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 128 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print The advantages of automatic shooting In [Superior Auto] mode, the product shoots with higher quality than [Intelligent Auto] mode and performs composite shooting as necessary. In [Program Auto] mode, you can shoot after adjusting various functions, such as white balance, ISO, etc.
Page 129 Go to Page Top Related Topic Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 130 You can set shooting functions such as [ISO]. 1. MENU→ (Camera Settings) → [Shoot Mode] → [Program Auto]. 2. Set the shooting functions to your desired settings. 3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 131 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print iSweep Panorama Allows you to create a single panoramic image from multiple images shot while panning the camera. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Shoot Mode] → [iSweep Panorama]. 2.
Page 132 (A) This part will not be shot. 4. Press the shutter button fully down. 5. Pan the camera to the end of the guide in the direction of the arrow on the monitor. (B) Guidance bar Note If the entire angle of the panoramic shot is not achieved within the set time, a gray area occurs in the composite image.
Page 133 The subject is too blurry. Hint You can turn the control wheel on the shooting screen to select the shooting direction. Go to Page Top Related Topic Panorama: Size Panorama: Direction Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 134 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Shoot Mode]→[Scene Selection] → desired mode. Menu item details Portrait: Blurs background and sharpens the subject.
Page 135 Night Scene: Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere. Hand-held Twilight: Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera-shake, and noise. Night Portrait: Shoots night scene portraits using the flash.
Page 136 Pet: Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings. Gourmet: Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright colors. Beach: Allows you to shoot scenes on the beach in bright and vivid colors even under the sunlight. Snow: Allows you to shoot clear images, preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white.
Page 137 Allows you to shoot images of fireworks in all their splendor. Soft Skin: Allows you to shoot images of faces with a smoother look. High Sensitivity: Allows you to shoot still images even in dark locations without using the flash, and reduces subject blur.
Page 138 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Movie You can change the shooting mode for recording movies. You can also check the image angle before shooting. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Shoot Mode] → [Movie]. 2.
Page 139 Fireworks: Allows you to shoot images of fireworks in all their splendor. High Sensitivity: Allows you to shoot dark scenes more brightly. Go to Page Top Related Topic Shooting movies Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 140 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Zoom Enlarge images using the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. 1. Enlarge images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. Move the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side to zoom in and to the W side to zoom out. Hint When you select other than [Optical zoom only] for [Zoom Setting], you can exceed the zoom range of the optical zoom to zoom images.
Page 141 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print The zoom features available with this product The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. The icon displayed on the screen changes, according to the selected zoom feature.
Page 142 The AF operates with priority on and around the center area. Also, [Metering Mode] is fixed to [Multi]. Go to Page Top Related Topic Zoom Zoom Setting About zoom scale Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 143 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Zoom Setting You can select the zoom setting of the product. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Zoom Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Optical zoom only: Optical zoom is activated.
Page 144 Related Topic The zoom features available with this product About zoom scale Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 145 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print About zoom scale The zoom scale changes according to the settings of this product. The zoom scale for each setting is as follows. When [ Aspect Ratio] is [4:3] [Zoom Setting]: [Optical zoom only (including smart zoom)] Image Size]: L 10×, M 13×, S 18×, VGA 76×...
Page 146 The zoom features available with this product Image Size (still image) Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 147 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Notes on using the flash When using the flash, note the following points. You cannot use the flash when recording movies. While charging the flash, the indicator flashes.
Page 148 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Flash Mode You can set the flash mode. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Flash Mode] → desired setting. You can also set the flash mode by pressing the (Flash Mode) on the control wheel.
Page 149 ISO sensitivity increases in order to maximize the flash range. Note The default setting depends on the shooting mode. Available flash mode depends on the shooting mode. Go to Page Top Related Topic Notes on using the flash Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 150: Switching The Screen Display (Shooting)
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Switching the screen display (Shooting) You can change the display contents on the screen. 1. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button. Each time you press the DISP button, the recording information display changes as follows: Display All Info.
Page 151 Histogram Note Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 152 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Image Size (still image) The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. 1.
Page 153 S: 2.1M 1920×1080 pixels Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 1:1 L: 13M 3664×3664 pixels M: 7.5M 2736×2736 pixels S: 3.7M 1920×1920 pixels Go to Page Top Related Topic Aspect Ratio (still image) Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 154 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Aspect Ratio (still image) Sets the aspect ratio of still images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Aspect Ratio] → desired setting. Menu item details 3:2: Suitable for standard prints.
Page 155 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Quality (still image) Selects the compression format of still images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Quality] → desired setting. Menu item details Fine (default setting): File format: JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded.
Page 156 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Panorama: Size Sets the image size when shooting panoramic images. The image size varies depending on the [Panorama: Direction] setting. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Panorama: Size] → desired setting. Menu item details When [Panorama: Direction] is [Up] or [Down] Standard: 3424×1920...
Page 157 Panorama Panorama: Direction Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 158 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Panorama: Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Panorama: Direction] → desired setting. Menu item details Right (default setting): Pan the camera from the left to the right.
Page 159 Panorama Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 160 Center: Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the image. When used together with the AF lock function, you can compose the image you want. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 161 2. Keep pressing the shutter button halfway down, and place the subject back in the original position to re-compose the shot. 3. Press the shutter button down fully to take the picture. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 162: Lock-On Af
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Lock-on AF Set up the tracking function to continue focusing on the subject. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Lock-on AF] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not track a subject to be focused on.
Page 163: Lock-On Af (On)
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Lock-on AF (On) Maintains the focus on a moving subject automatically. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Lock-on AF] → [On]. 2. Align the target frame and the subject to be tracked, and press in the center.
Page 164 If you lose track of the subject, this product can detect the subject and resume the Lock- on AF function when the subject reappears on the screen. Go to Page Top Related Topic Lock-on AF Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 165 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print AF Illuminator (still image) The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The red AF illuminator allows the product to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked.
Page 166 When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide], the AF range finder frame is indicated by a dotted line. The AF illuminator emits a very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator at close range. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 167 You can adjust the exposure in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. Note If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 168 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Metering Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi (default setting): Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and...
Page 169 [Scene Selection] Zoom functions other than optical zoom Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 170 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Drive Mode You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self-timer shooting. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → desired setting. You can also set the drive mode by pressing ([Drive Mode]) button of the control wheel.
Page 171 Related Topic Cont. Shooting Self-timer Self-portrait Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 172 Continuous shooting speed is set at a maximum of about 10 images per second. Continuous Shooting: Lo: Continuous shooting speed is set at a maximum of about 2 images per second. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 173: Self-Timer
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Self-timer The product shoots an image using the self-timer with a 10-second or 2-second delay. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Self-timer]. 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu item details Self-timer: 10 Sec (default setting): Sets the 10-second delay self-timer.
Page 174 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Self-portrait Point the lens at yourself and shoot self-portrait images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Self-portrait]. 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. 3.
Page 175: Self-Timer(Cont)
Continuously shoots three images after 10 seconds. You can choose the best shot from the three shots taken. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Self-timer(Cont.): 10 Sec. 3 Img.]. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 176 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ISO] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi Frame NR Combines continuous shots to create an image with less noise.
Page 177 The higher the ISO value, the more noise will appear on the images. When you use [Multi Frame NR], it takes some time for the product to perform the overlay processing of images. Go to Page Top Related Topic Multi Frame NR Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 178 2. Press the right side of the control wheel to display the setting screen, then select a desired value using the top/bottom side of the control wheel. Note The flash cannot be used. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 179 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print White Balance Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions. Use this feature when the color tones of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color tones on purpose for photographic expression.
Page 180 [White Balance] is fixed to [Auto] in the following situations: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] Go to Page Top Related Topic Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 181 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, it is recommended to use the custom white balance in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness.
Page 182 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Picture Effect Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Picture Effect] → desired setting. Menu item details Off (default setting): Disables the [Picture Effect] function.
Page 183 Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, tender, soft. Partial Color: Creates an image which retains a specific color, but converts others to black and white. High Contrast Mono.: Creates a high-contrast image in black and white. Soft Focus: Creates an image filled with a soft lighting effect.
Page 184 If necessary, change the composition or otherwise adjust the settings, be careful of blurring, and shoot again. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 185 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print File Format (movie) Selects the movie file format. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ File Format] → desired setting. Menu item details AVCHD (default setting): Records high-definition movies.
Page 186 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Record Setting (movie) Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. The higher the bit-rate, the higher the image quality. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) →...
Page 187 When [ File Format] is set to [AVCHD] 60i 24M(FX)*: 50i 24M(FX)**: Records high image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). Bit-rate: Maximum 24 Mbps 60i 17M(FH) (default setting)*: 50i 17M(FH) (default setting)**: Records standard image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). Bit-rate: Average 17 Mbps 60p 28M(PS)*: 50p 28M(PS)**:...
Page 188 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print SteadyShot (movie) Sets [SteadyShot] effect when shooting movies. 1. MENU→ (Camera Settings) → [ SteadyShot] → desired setting. Menu item details Intelligent Active (default setting): Provides the most powerful SteadyShot effect. Active: Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect.
Page 189 Off (default setting): Does not reduce wind noise. Note Setting this item to [On] where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 190 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Auto Slow Shut. (movie) Sets whether or not to adjust the shutter speed automatically when recording movies if the subject is dark. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Auto Slow Shut.] →...
Page 191: Movie Button
Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button in any mode. Movie Mode Only: Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button only if the shooting mode is set to [Movie] mode. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 192 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Photo Creativity [Photo Creativity] is a mode that allows you to operate the camera intuitively with a different screen display. When the shooting mode is set to (Intelligent Auto) or (Superior Auto), you can change the settings easily and shoot images.
Page 193 When the shooting mode is set to [Superior Auto], and you use [Photo Creativity], the product does not perform the overlay processing of images. Go to Page Top Related Topic Picture Effect Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 194 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Smile/Face Detect. Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and performs image processing automatically. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Smile/Face Detect.] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not use the [Face Detection] function.
Page 195 The product may not detect faces at all or may accidentally detect other objects as faces in some conditions. If the product cannot detect a face, set the Smile Detection Sensitivity. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 196 Does not use the [ Soft Skin Effect] function. Uses the [ Soft Skin Effect]. Hint When [ Soft Skin Effect] is set to [On], you can select the effect level. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 197 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Red Eye Reduction When using the flash, it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Red Eye Reduction] → desired setting. Menu item details The flash is always fired to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Page 198 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Auto Obj. Framing (still image) When this product detects and shoots faces, macro shooting subjects or subjects that are tracked by [Lock-on AF], the product automatically trims the image into an appropriate composition, and then saves it.
Page 199 Automatically trims images into an appropriate composition. Note The trimmed image may not be the best possible composition, depending on the shooting conditions. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 200 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Write Date (still image) Sets whether to record a shooting date on the still image. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ Write Date] → desired setting. Menu item details Records a shooting date.
Page 201 Sets whether the grid line is displayed or not. The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Grid Line] → desired setting. Menu item details Off (default setting): Does not display the grid line. Displays the grid line. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 202 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Auto Review You can check the recorded image on the screen right after the shooting. You can also set the display time for Auto Review. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) →...
Page 203 Related Topic Switching the screen display (during playback) Playback zoom Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 204 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Playing back images Plays back the recorded images. 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to the playback mode. 2. Select the image with the control wheel. Hint The product creates an image database file on a memory card to record and play back images.
Page 205 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Playback zoom Enlarges the image being played back. 1. Display the image you want to enlarge, and slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side. If the image is too large, slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the W side to adjust the zoom scale.
Page 206 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Image Index You can display multiple images at the same time in playback mode. 1. Slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the W side while the image is being played back. To change the number of images to be displayed MENU →...
Page 207 Related Topic View Mode Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 208: Switching The Screen Display
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Switching the screen display (during playback) Switches the screen display. 1. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button. The screen display switches in the order “Display Info. → Histogram → No Disp. Info.
Page 209 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Deleting a displayed image You can delete an image displayed. 1. Display the image you want to delete. 2. Press the (Delete) button. 3. Select [Delete] using the control wheel, then press on the center of the control wheel.
Page 210 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Deleting multiple selected images You can delete multiple selected images. 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Delete] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Deletes the selected images. (1) Select the images to be deleted, then press on the center of the control wheel.
Page 211 Related Topic Deleting a displayed image Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 212 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Playing back movies Plays back the recorded movies. 1. Press the (playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Select the movie to be played back using the control wheel. 3.
Page 213 Hint “Forward slow playback,” “Reverse slow playback,” “Displays the next frame” and “Displays the previous frame” are available during pause. Go to Page Top Related Topic View Mode Motion Shot Video Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 214 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Motion Shot Video You can see the tracking of the subject's motion in high-speed, like a stroboscopic image. 1. Press the bottom side of the control wheel during movie playback, then select To exit [Motion Shot Video] playback, select If you fail to make the trail, you can adjust the interval of the image tracking using Note...
Page 215 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Playing back panoramic images The product automatically scrolls a panoramic image from end to end. 1. Press the (playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Select the panoramic image to be played back using the control wheel. 3.
Page 216 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Specify Printing You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want to print out later. (print order) icon will appear on the specified images. DPOF refers to “Digital Print Order Format.”...
Page 217 Note You cannot add the DPOF mark to the following files: Movies Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 218 (Playback) → [View Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Date View: Displays the images by date. Folder View(Still): Displays only still images. Folder View(MP4): Displays only MP4-format movies. AVCHD View: Displays only AVCHD-format movies. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 219 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Slide Show Automatically plays back images continuously. 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Slide Show] → desired setting. 2. Select [Enter]. Menu item details Repeat: Select [On], in which images are played back in a continuous loop, or [Off] (default setting), in which the product exits the slideshow when all the images are played back once.
Page 220 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Rotate Rotates a recorded still image counter-clockwise. 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Rotate]. 2. Press on the center of the control wheel. The image is rotated counter-clockwise. The image rotates as you press on the center.
Page 221 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed on protected images. 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Protect] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Applies or cancels the protection of the selected multiple images.
Page 222 Cancels the protection of all still images in the selected folder. Cancel All with this date: Cancels the protection of all still images in the selected date range. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 223: K Still Image Pb
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print 4K Still Image PB Outputs still images in 4K resolution to an HDMI-connected TV that supports 4K. 1. Turn off this product and the TV. 2. Connect the HDMI micro terminal of this product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately).
Page 224 Note This menu is only available with 4K-compatible TVs. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Go to Page Top Related Topic Viewing images on an HD TV Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 225 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Beauty Effect Allows you to apply the Beauty Effect to retouch the still image of a person and make it look better, for example, by retouching it for smoother skin, larger eyes, and whiter teeth. You can set the effects from level 1 to level 5.
Page 226 To use the Beauty Effect on two or more faces, select the same image again after the effect has been applied once, and then use the effect on another face. The [Beauty Effect] may not work properly for some images. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 227 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Viewing images on an HD TV To view images stored on this product using a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI jack are required. 1.
Page 228 Hint This product is compatible with the PhotoTV HD standard. If you connect Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold separately), the TV is set to the image quality suitable for viewing still images, and a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking high quality.
Page 229 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV By connecting this product to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product with the TV Remote Control. 1.
Page 230 If the product performs unwanted operations in response to the TV Remote Control when the product is connected to another manufacturer’s TV using an HDMI connection, select MENU → (Setup) → [CTRL FOR HDMI] → [Off]. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 231 You can adjust the brightness of the screen. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Monitor Brightness] → desired setting. Menu item details Manual: Adjusts the brightness within the range of –2 to +2. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 232 Press the bottom of the control wheel while playing back movies to display the operation panel, then adjust the volume. You can adjust the volume while listening to the actual sound. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 233 (Setup) → [Audio signals] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Produces sound when the focus is achieved or the self-timer is operated. Shutter: Produces the shutter sound only. Off: Does not produce sound. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 234 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) Sets whether to use the upload function when using an Eye-Fi card (commercially available). This item appears when an Eye-Fi card is inserted into the product’s memory card slot.
Page 235 This product does not support Eye-Fi “Endless Memory Mode.” Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure that “Endless Memory Mode” is turned off. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 236 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Tile Menu] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Always displays the first screen of the menu (Tile Menu). Off: Deactivates the Tile Menu display. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 237 (Setup) → [Display Quality] → desired setting. Menu item details High: Displays in high quality. Standard: Displays in standard quality. Note When [High] is set, battery consumption will be higher than when [Standard] is set. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 238 Menu item details 30 Min/5 Min/2 Min (default setting)/1 Min Note The power save function is not activated during playing back slideshow or recording movies, or when connected to a computer. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 239 NTSC system, re-format the memory card or use another memory card. When the NTSC mode is selected, the “Running on NTSC.” message always appears on the start-up screen each time you turn the product on. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 240 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Demo Mode The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time. Normally select [Off].
Page 241 When [On] is selected, the product does not switch to power save mode. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 242 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print HDMI Resolution When you connect the product to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the 1.
Page 243 You can operate this product with a TV’s remote control. Off: You cannot operate this product with a TV’s remote control. Note [CTRL FOR HDMI] is available only with a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 244 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print USB Connection Selects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to this product. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [USB Connection] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): Establishes a Mass Storage or MTP connection automatically, depending on the...
Page 245 [Auto]. * Device Stage is a menu screen used to manage connected devices, such as a camera (Function of Windows 7 or Windows 8). Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 246 (Setup) → [USB LUN Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi (default setting): Normally, use [Multi]. Single: Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 247 Power is supplied to the product via a micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer, etc. Off: Power is not supplied to the product via a micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer, etc. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 248 Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [ Language] → desired language. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 249 (Setup) → [Date/Time Setup] → desired setting. Menu item details Daylight Savings: Selects Daylight Savings [On]/[Off]. Date/Time: Sets the date and time. Date Format: Selects the date and time display format. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 250 How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the product. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Area Setting] → desired area. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 251 Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. Save valuable data on a computer, etc. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Format]. Note Formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 252 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print File Number Selects how to assign file numbers to recorded images. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [File Number] → desired setting. Menu item details Series (default setting): Even if you change the recording destination folder or change the memory card, the product continues to assign numbers to files in sequence.
Page 253 You can change the recording folder to which images are recorded. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Select REC Folder] → desired folder. Note You cannot select the folder when you select the [Date Form] setting. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 254 Up to 4,000 images in total can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder may be automatically created. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 255 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Folder Name Still images you shoot are recorded in a folder that is automatically created under the DCIM folder on the memory card. You can change the way folder names are assigned. 1.
Page 256 If these problems happen, repair the file using [Recover Image DB]. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Recover Image DB] → [Enter]. Note Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 257: Display Media Info
Back to Top Print Display Media Info. Displays the recordable time of movies and the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Display Media Info.]. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 258 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Version Displays the version of this product’s software. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Version]. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 259 Camera Settings Reset: Initializes the main shooting settings to the default settings. Initialize: Initializes all the settings to the default settings. Note Be sure not to eject the battery pack while resetting. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 260 If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed on your smartphone, be sure to update it to the latest version. For details on PlayMemories Mobile, refer to the support page (http://www.sony.net/pmm/). Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 261 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Connecting an Android smartphone to this product 1. Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone. 2. Select the model name of this product (DIRECT-xxxx: xxxx). 3. Input the password that is displayed on this product.
Page 262 The smartphone is connected to the product. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 263 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad 1. Select the model name of this product (DIRECT-xxxx: xxxx) on the Wi-Fi setting screen of your iPhone or iPad. 2.
Page 264 The iPhone or iPad is connected to the product. 3. Confirm that your iPhone or iPad was connected to the “SSID” shown on this product. 4. Return to the “Home” screen and launch PlayMemories Mobile. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 265 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Ctrl w/ Smartphone You can use a smartphone as the remote controller for this product, and shoot still images/movies. Still images/movies shot via remote control are sent to the smartphone from the product.
Page 266 Use button (C) to change the [Flash] and [Self-Timer] settings. You can also change the image saving settings. Note This product shares the connection information for [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect to the product, reset the connection information by following these steps.
Page 267 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print One-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One-touch remote) You can connect this product and an NFC-enabled Android smartphone with one touch, without performing a complex setup operation. 1.
Page 268 on the smartphone. Touch the smartphone to the product for 1-2 seconds until PlayMemories Mobile launches. About “NFC” NFC is a technology that enables short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones or IC tags, etc. NFC makes data communication simpler with just a touch on the designated touch-point.
Page 269 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Send to Smartphone You can transfer still images/movies to a smartphone and view them. The application PlayMemories Mobile must be installed on your smartphone. 1. MENU → (Wireless) →...
Page 270 (1) Select from among [This Image], [All Still Images on Date]/[All Movie(MP4) on Date], [All Images on This Date] or [Multiple Images]. (2) If you select [Multiple Images], select the desired images using on the control wheel, then press MENU → [Enter]. Select on Smartphone: Displays all images recorded on the product’s memory card on the smartphone.
Page 271 PlayMemories Mobile Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 272 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing) With just one touch, you can connect this product and an NFC-enabled Android smartphone, and send an image displayed on the product screen directly to the smartphone.
Page 273 Before you touch the smartphone, cancel the sleep and lock-screen functions of the smartphone. The NFC function is available only when the (N mark) is displayed on the product. Touch the smartphone to the product for 1-2 seconds until PlayMemories Mobile launches.
Page 274 You cannot send AVCHD format movies. Go to Page Top Related Topic Connecting an Android smartphone to this product Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad Airplane Mode Send to Smartphone PlayMemories Mobile Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 275 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Send to Computer You can transfer images stored in the product to a computer connected to a wireless access point or wireless broadband router and easily make backup copies using this operation.
Page 276 Related Topic Installing PlayMemories Home WPS Push Access Point Set. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 277 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print View on TV You can view images on a network-enabled TV by transferring them from the product without connecting the product and TV with a cable. For some TVs, you may need to perform operations on the TV.
Page 278 Slideshow settings You can change the slideshow settings by pressing the bottom side of the control wheel. Playback Selection: Selects the group of images to be shown. Folder View(Still): Selects from [All] and [All in Folder]. Date View: Selects from [All] and [All in Date Rng.]. Interval: Selects from [Short] and [Long].
Page 279 When you board an airplane, etc., you can turn off all Wi-Fi functions temporarily. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [Airplane Mode] → desired setting. If you set [Airplane Mode] to [On], an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 280 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print WPS Push If your access point has the WPS button, you can register the access point to this product easily by pushing the WPS button. 1. MENU → (Wireless) →...
Page 281 Related Topic Access Point Set. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 282 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Access Point Set. You can register your access point manually. Before starting the procedure, check the SSID name of the access point, security system, and password. The password may be preset in some devices.
Page 283 the security system. 3. Input the password, and select [OK]. Access points without the mark do not require a password. 4. Select [OK]. How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on the screen. 1.
Page 284 6. Delete Deletes the character preceding the cursor. Switches the next character to a capital or small letter. Enters a space. To cancel the input, select [Cancel]. Other setting items Depending on the status or the setting method of your access point, you may want to set more items.
Page 285 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Edit Device Name You can change the device name under Wi-Fi Direct. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [Edit Device Name]. 2. Select the input box, then input the device name → [OK]. For input method, refer to “How to use the keyboard.”...
Page 286 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of this product. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [Disp MAC Address]. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 287 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print SSID/PW Reset This product shares the connection information for [Send to Smartphone] and [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect, reset the connection information.
Page 288 How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings to default settings. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [Reset Network Set.] → [OK]. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 289 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Recommended computer environment You can confirm the operating computer environment of the software from the following URL: www.sony.net/pcenv/ Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 290 You can create a Blu-ray Disc, AVCHD disc or DVD-Video disc from AVCHD movies imported to a computer. You can upload images to a network service. (An internet connection is required.) For other details, please refer to the Help of PlayMemories Home. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 291 Installing PlayMemories Home 1. Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL and install PlayMemories Home. www.sony.net/pm/ Proceed the installation by following the instructions on the screen. When installation is completed, PlayMemories Home starts up. If PMB (Picture Motion Browser) supplied with a product that was purchased before 2011 has already been installed on the computer, PMB will be overwritten by PlayMemories Home.
Page 292 DirectX may be installed depending on your computer’s system environment. Hint For details on PlayMemories Home, refer to the Help of PlayMemories Home or the PlayMemories Home support page (http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/) (English only). Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 293 Print Software for Mac computers For details on software for Mac computers, access the following URL: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Wireless Auto Import “Wireless Auto Import” is required if you are using a Mac computer and want to import images to the computer using Wi-Fi function. Download “Wireless Auto Import” from the URL above, and install it on your Mac computer.
Page 294 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Connecting the product to a computer 1. Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the product. 2. Turn on the product and the computer. 3. Connect the product and your computer using the micro USB cable (A) (supplied). If you connect the product to your computer using the micro USB cable when [USB Power Supply] is set to [On], power is supplied from your computer.
Page 295 Related Topic USB Connection USB LUN Setting Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 296 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Importing images to the computer PlayMemories Home allows you to easily import images. For details on PlayMemories Home functions, see the Help of PlayMemories Home. Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home (For Windows) When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between this product and a computer, click [Open folder to view files] →...
Page 297 Do not edit or otherwise process AVCHD movie files/folders from the connected computer. Movie files may be damaged or become unplayable. Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies on the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer.
Page 298 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Disconnecting the product from the computer Disconnects the USB connection between this product and the computer. Perform the procedures from step 1 to 2 below before performing the following operations: Disconnecting the cable.
Page 299 (HD) disc is created. You can play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray Disc player and a PlayStation®3. You cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players.
Page 300 Always maintain your “PlayStation 3” to use the latest version of the “PlayStation 3” system software. “PlayStation 3” may not be available in some countries/regions. Go to Page Top Related Topic Creating Blu-ray Discs Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 301 Creates a disc with high-definition image quality (HD) Writable movie format: PS, FX, FH Player: Blu-ray Disc playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) Creates a disc with high-definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) Writable movie format: PS*, FX*, FH...
Page 302 Player: Ordinary DVD playback devices (DVD player, computer that can play back DVD discs, etc.) You can create a disc with movies recorded in these formats using PlayMemories Home by down- converting the image quality. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 303 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Creating a disc with a device other than a computer You can also create discs using a Blu-ray recorder, etc. Depending on which device you use, the types of disc that can be created vary. Blu-ray recorder: High-definition image quality (HD) Standard definition image quality (STD)
Page 304 Disc can be played back only on a device that is compliant with AVCHD format Ver. 2.0. For details on how to create a disc, refer to the operating instructions of the device you use. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 305 Help of PlayMemories Home. Note To play back a Blu-ray Disc that was created using movies recorded in [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)], you must use a device that is compliant with AVCHD format Ver. 2.0. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 306 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Precautions Backing up memory cards Data may be corrupted in the following cases. Be sure to back up the data for protection. When the memory card is removed or the product is turned off during a read or write operation.
Page 307 Storing under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. In a location subject to rocking vibration Near strong magnetic place In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the product. This may cause the product to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.
Page 308 movies using a progressive method. This increases the resolution, and provides a smoother, more realistic image. Notes for when on board an airplane In an airplane, set [Airplane Mode] to [On]. On image data compatibility This product conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
Page 309 Notes on discarding or transferring this product to others When discarding or transferring this product to others, make sure to perform the following operation to protect private information. Perform [Setting Reset] to reset all the settings. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 310 Insert a charged battery pack into the product, or connect the product to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor (supplied), and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power off. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 311 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Notes on the battery pack Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the product for the first time. The charged battery pack will discharge little by little even if you do not use it. Charge the battery pack each time before you use the product so that you do not miss any opportunities to shoot images.
Page 312 We do not guarantee charging if you are using a self-built or modified computer. Charging time (Full charge) The charging time is approximately 115 minutes using the AC adaptor (supplied). The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
Page 313 The battery life varies according to how the battery pack is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 314 The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this product. Do not connect with other electronic devices. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. If the product's Charge lamp flashes while charging, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack firmly back into the product.
Page 315 (wall socket). If you use the AC- UD10/AC-UD11 AC Adaptor (sold separately), you will be able to shoot or play back images while power is supplied from the wall outlet (wall socket). Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 316 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Memory card Memory card Card Type Indications in Help Guide “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (“Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media/“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media/“Memory Stick PRO- HG Duo”...
Page 317 (Mark2) (“Memory Stick Micro” media (Mark2)) Class 4 SD card or faster, Class 4 microSD memory card or faster Note When you use a memory card with this product for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card using the product for stable performance of the memory card before shooting.
Page 318 Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the product. If you connect your product to an incompatible device, you may be prompted to format the card. Never format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase all data on the card.
Page 320 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print On cleaning Cleaning the lens and flash Wipe the lens and flash with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as thinner, or benzine. When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust with a commercially available blower.
Page 321 If you wipe the monitor firmly using tissue paper, etc., the coating may be scratched. If the monitor becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, gently remove the dust from the surface, and then clean the monitor using soft cloth, etc. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 322 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Number of still images The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. Image Size]: [L: 18M] When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [4:3]* Standard 2GB: 295 images...
Page 323 Even if the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “9999” indicator appears. When an image shot with other products is played back on this product, the image may not appear in the actual image size. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 324 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Recordable time of movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times which can be recorded on the memory card that is formatted with this product. These numbers are the total times of all movie files on the memory card.
Page 325 32GB: 4 h 5 m 64GB: 8 h 15 m 60p 28M(PS) 50p 28M(PS) 2GB: 9 m 4GB: 15 m 8GB: 35 m 16GB: 1 h 15 m 32GB: 2 h 30 m 64GB: 5 h 5 m 1440×1080 12M 2GB: 15 m 4GB: 40 m 8GB: 1 h 20 m...
Page 326 You can use the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. Note Do not use an electronic voltage transformer as doing so may cause a malfunction. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 327 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print On TV color systems To view movies shot using this product on a television, the product and television must use the same color television system. Check the TV color system for the country or region where you are using the product.
Page 328 As the AVCHD format uses compression coding technology, the picture may be unstable in scenes where the screen, angle of view, or brightness, etc. change drastically, but this is not a malfunction. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 329 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print License Notes on the License This product comes with software that are used based on licensing agreements with the owners of that software. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following.
Page 330 Licenses (in English) are recorded in the internal memory of your product. Establish a Mass Storage connection between the product and a computer to read licenses in the “PMHOME” - “LICENSE” folder. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 331 Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Trademarks The following marks are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation. , Cyber-shot, , Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, , Memory Stick Duo, , Memory Stick PRO Duo, , Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,...
Page 332 States and in other countries. DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks of Digital Living Network Alliance. " " and "PlayStation" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store (where available.)
Page 333 3. Initialize the settings. 4. Consult your dealer or local authorized service facility. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Go to Page Top...
Page 334 Related Topic Self-diagnosis display Setting Reset Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 335 Back to Top Print You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, and insert it until the lock lever is locked. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 336 Make sure that the battery pack is inserted correctly. The battery pack will discharge by itself even if you do not use it. Charge the battery pack before use. Make sure that the battery is NP-BN/BN1. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 337 If you do not operate the product for a certain period of time, it turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the product again. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 338 This phenomenon occurs when you use the product in an extremely hot or cold location. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 339 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack. This phenomenon occurs when you charge the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold location. The optimum temperature for charging the battery pack is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F).
Page 340 The battery pack has not been charged even if the charge lamp on the product has turned off. Make sure that the battery is NP-BN/BN1. Batteries which have not been used for more than a year may have deteriorated. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 341 When the battery pack is not charged (the charge lamp does not light) even if you follow the proper charging procedure, remove the battery pack and re-insert the same battery pack securely, or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 342 You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the record position. Check the free capacity of the memory card. You cannot record images while charging the flash. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 343 Recording takes a long time. The noise reduction function is processing an image. This is not a malfunction. The product is compiling images. Go to Page Top Related Topic Superior Auto Multi Frame NR Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 344 (0.16 ft), T side: Approx. 150 cm (4.92 ft (from the lens)). Press the shutter button halfway down, then shoot images. Ambient light is insufficient. Go to Page Top Related Topic Focus Area Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 345 You cannot use zoom functions during Sweep Panorama shooting. You can use only the optical zoom in the following situations: When using Smile Shutter function. [Drive Mode] is set to [Self-portrait]. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 346 You cannot use a flash in the following situations: [Anti Motion Blur], [Night Scene], [Hand-held Twilight], [Fireworks] or [High Sensitivity] in Scene Selection is selected. During Sweep Panorama shooting. During movie recording. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 347 Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on the image. This is not a malfunction. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 348 The product automatically adjusts the focus. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. Focus adjustment may take some time when shooting a close subject. The close-up shoot function does not work when [Fireworks] in Scene Selection is selected. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 349 Back Back to Top Print The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 350 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print The date and time are recorded incorrectly. Set the correct date and time. The area selected using [Area Setting] differs from the actual area. Select the actual area. Go to Page Top Related Topic Date/Time Setup...
Page 351 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print The image colors are not correct. Adjust [White Balance]. [Picture Effect] is set. Set [Picture Effect] to [Off]. To reset settings to default, perform [Setting Reset]. Go to Page Top Related Topic White Balance Picture Effect...
Page 352 Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. The product is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the monitor under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 353 Back to Top Print Dark shadow appears on the image. Depending on the brightness of the subject, you may see a dark shadow when you change the aperture. This is not a malfunction. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 354 Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On]. Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash. Light the room and shoot the subject. Go to Page Top Related Topic Red Eye Reduction Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 355 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Dots appear and remain on the screen. This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 356 Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print You cannot shoot images continuously. The memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images. The battery level is low. Insert a charged battery pack. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 357 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print The image is blurred. Activate the SteadyShot function by pressing the shutter button halfway down and then shoot images. The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in product-shake. The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended.
Page 358 The flash has been fired in succession in a short period. When the flash has been fired in succession, the recharging process may take longer than usual to avoid overheating of the camera. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 359 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Images cannot be played back. Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the product. The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than this product, playback on this product is not guaranteed.
Page 360 Back to Top Print The date and time are not displayed. The screen display is set to display images only. Press DISP (Display Setting) on the control wheel to display the information. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 361 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print The image cannot be deleted. Cancel the protection. Go to Page Top Related Topic Protect Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 362 The image was deleted by mistake. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you protect images that you do not want to delete. Go to Page Top Related Topic Protect Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 363 Place the product closer to the wireless access point. Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product depending on the access point settings. Refer to the instruction manual of the wireless access point. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 364 [WPS Push] does not work. [WPS Push] may not work depending on the access point settings. Check the SSID and password of the wireless access point, and perform [Access Point Set.]. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 365 Back to Top Print [Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. When the battery remaining level is low, [Send to Computer] may be canceled halfway. Charge the battery pack and try again. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 366 You cannot send movies to a smartphone. You cannot send AVCHD movies to a smartphone. Set [ File Format] to [MP4] to record movies. Go to Page Top Related Topic File Format (movie) Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 367 [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. When the remaining battery level is low, [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] or [Send to Smartphone] may be canceled halfway. Charge the battery pack and try again. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 368 The shooting screen for [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] is not displayed smoothly./The connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected. Data communication between this product and the smartphone may fail due to signal conditions. Place this product closer to the smartphone. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 369 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC). Place the (N mark) on the smartphone and the (N mark) on the product as close together as possible. If there is no response, move the smartphone a few millimeters or move the smartphone away from this product, wait more than 10 seconds, and then touch them together again.
Page 370 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print The computer does not recognize this product. Set [USB Connection] to [Mass Storage]. Use the micro USB cable (supplied) to connect the devices. Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. Disconnect all equipment other than this product, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB terminals of your computer.
Page 371 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print You cannot import images. Connect this product and your computer correctly making a USB connection. When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer, you may not be able to import the images to a computer.
Page 372 The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer. You are playing back the movie directly from the memory card. Import the movie to your computer using PlayMemories Home and play it back. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 373 Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. Use PlayMemories Home to copy images that are stored on a computer onto a memory card inserted into this product and view them on this product. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 374 Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Formatted the memory card by mistake. All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore the data. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 375 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Images are printed with both edges cut off. Depending on your printer, the left, right, top, and bottom edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you print an image shot with [ Aspect Ratio] set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut off.
Page 376 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print You cannot print images with the date. If you set [ Write Date] to [On], you can print still images with the date. Note that you cannot delete the date from the image on the camera. If you want to print images with the date, use [Print Setting] under [Specify Printing].
Page 377: The Lens Gets Fogged
Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print The lens gets fogged. Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the product and leave it for about an hour before using it. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 378: The Product Stops With The Lens Portion Extended./The Product Turns Off With The Lensportion Extended
The product stops with the lens portion extended./The product turns off with the lens portion extended. Do not attempt to force lens that has stopped moving. Insert a charged battery pack, then turn the product on again. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 379: The Product Becomes Warm When You Use It For A Long Time
Back to Top Print The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. This is not a malfunction. Turn off the product and do not use it for a while. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 380: The Clock Set Screen Appears When You Turn On The Product
The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery, and set aside for 24 hours or more with the power left off. Go to Page Top Related Topic Date/Time Setup Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 381: The Number Of Recordable Images Does Not Decrease, Or Decreases Two Images At Atime
The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time. This is because the compression rate and the image size after compression change depending on the image when you shoot a JPEG image. Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...
Page 382: The Product Does Not Work Properl
If an AC-UD10/AC-UD11 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is used, disconnect the power cord. Connect the power cord and turn on the product again. If the product repeats the same error often or still does not work after trying these solutions, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Page 383 The last two digits (indicated by □□) will differ depending on the state of this product. If you cannot solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, this product may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32:□□...
Page 384 E:94:□□ There is a malfunction when writing or deleting data. Repair is required. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be prepared to give all numbers in the error code beginning from the E. Go to Page Top...
Page 385 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Warning messages Set Area/Date/Time. Set the area, date and time. If you have not used the product for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable backup battery. Unable to use memory card. Format? The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified.
Page 386 An incompatible memory card is inserted. Processing... When performing noise reduction, the reduction process takes place. You cannot do any further shooting during this reduction process. Unable to display. Images recorded with other products or images modified with a computer may not be displayed.
Page 387 Remove the battery pack, and then re-insert it. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Unable to magnify. Unable to rotate image. Images recorded with other products may not be enlarged or rotated.
Page 388 Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-WX220 Back Back to Top Print Situations this product has difficulty handling The product cannot take full advantage of some features under certain circumstances. When shooting under the following conditions, either recompose the shot or change the shooting mode, then shoot the images again.
Page 389 Scenes with little contrast, such as the sky or a sandy beach iSweep Panorama Superior Auto Scenes changing constantly, such as a waterfall iSweep Panorama Superior Auto Go to Page Top Related Topic iSweep Panorama Lock-on AF Superior Auto Go to Page Top 4-530-068-13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation...

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