Sony DSC-W220/L Instruction Manual - Page 17

Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Select (Smile Shutter) mode on the mode dial. 2 Aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button halfway down to focus. 3 Press the shutter button all the way down to set Smile Detection mode. The Smile Shutter enters standby. Smile Detection mark/Number of images Smile Detection frame (Orange) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator 4 Wait detecting a smile. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera records up to six images. Press the shutter button all the way down again to exit the Smile Shutter mode. • Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the "Memory Stick Duo" media or internal memory becomes full or when six images have been recorded. • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. z Hints for better capturing of smiles 1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs. 2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible. The detection rate is higher when the eyes are narrowed. 3 Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is easier to detect when the teeth are showing. 17