20 Most Recent Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W220/B Digital Camera Questions & Answers

When a camera acts strange, or does things you don't expect, you can start it again, by switching it of an on again. One step up, could be removing the battery and memory card and reinserting them, then switching on again. If that does not help, there must be a serious problem, only to be solved by a professional. For that contact a Sony certified repair centre close to you.

Chances are there to recover those pictures as long as they are not overwritten. First things first - Stop using the camera to take more photos immediately! Then connect the device where your lost images located to a PC which has installed this digital camera photo recovery. If you are using Mac OS X, turn to camera recovery Mac.Remember - DO NOT write anything back untill you recover the photos safely.

I have had success with this camera recovery software ... Download the program http://www.asoftech.com/apr/You have to use a card reader either on your computer or an external USB card reader. Put the card in the card reader, open the recovery program, then select the drive where files are deleted, then press "Start" and wait for it to do it's magic.

yes, you can recover deleted photos from sony powershot camera with camera photo recovery software like asoftech photo recovery. you may refer to this tutorial that helped me beforedigital camera photo recoverythe tutorial should be very easy to follow. hope that you can get the help.

From the Shooting Menu select "Flash" then "Off". See page 42 of the Cyber-shot Handbook http://www.docs.sony.com/release/DSCW220_handbook.pdf

You don't need a driver.The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program such as Picasa.

My sympathies. If you immediately fished the camera out, removed the battery, rinsed it in fresh water, and let it dry thoroughly before even thinking about putting the battery back in and seeing whether it turns on again, then you MIGHT be able to salvage the camera. Otherwise it's time for a new camera.The pictures on your memory card should be okay. Just rinse the card in fresh water and let it dry before trying to read the card.

I also got the same problem with my W220.. nothing to worry. Just whack your camera on your hand as hard as you can.. Your lens will surely pop up.. just hit the camera front just around the lens and then try to pull the lens gently.. Do all these in off position and then your problem will be solved when it is On again.. Just do it.. cheers

RE not being able to USB function on Sony Cyber Shot camera connecting it to TV....solution was to change USB Mode on camera from PTP to AUTO.Turn on camera, press home button. Click to Main Settings 1 and then use down arrows to go to Main Settings 2. Highlight USB MODE PTP, and use right arrow to change setting to AUTO, and press Home button to exit.

Sound like a malfunctioning CCD-image sensor. Rare, but possible problem with your LCD screenviewer (I dont believed, if you can see Menu icons)... in both cases (LCD or CCD) this isn't a job that you could solve yourself; this wrong include distorted images or abnormal colors, scratchy purple lines, blank or black pictures, and/or black videos with good sound being recorded on the camera's flash card. I suggest check THIS LINK for additional details in this previous solutions for an Defective CCD (Charge Coupled Device) and next contact your Sony service. I strongly suggest (taking into consideration the age of your camera) to evaluate the cost of repair versus the cost of a new camera with similar features, before making a final desicion.Hope this helps and just keep in mind that your feedback is important and I'll appreciate your time and consideration if you leave some testimonial comment about this answer.Thank you for using FixYa.

This problem happens when you scan and delete viruses from the memory card or lets say the drive of your camera. You will be able to see the images in your camera but won't be able to browse them after connecting to your PC. The best thing is to keep your Camera and its Memory Card safe from viruses. However, if your computer detects any viruses, just move to quarantine so that you can restore in future if there is such problem. Don't delete them.. Hope it helps you...

You don't need a driver. The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program, such as Windows Photo Gallery or Picasa.

You can't use a digital camera as a webcam without finding third party software that you will probably have to buy.

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1. Turn OFF cam
2. Remove the battery or the power supply
3. Turn the switch to CAMERA for about 30 sec
4. Turn the switch to OFF
5. Install the battery or power supply
6. Turn the switch to MEMORY
7. Open the LCD cover and press the RESET button ( small inner button )
8. You will be prompt to adjust date/time. Do it
9. Take some pictures

If this does not work do this:

THE MASTER RESET
(1) remove the battery pack
(2) press and hold the power button for 30 sec
(3) after put the battery back do not turn it on for 1 min
(4) turn on

Have you tried to download the software from Sony's website?

Hi, I have the same problem. so did you find any solution?