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...the battery terminals. • Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the bottom. DSC-TX55 Serial No Model No. Observe the following cautions. • Do not disassemble. • Do not crush and do not expose the unit to these... numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. CAUTION [ Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns...
...the battery terminals. • Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the bottom. DSC-TX55 Serial No Model No. Observe the following cautions. • Do not disassemble. • Do not crush and do not expose the unit to these... numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. CAUTION [ Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns...
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... related matters only. 3 UL is for use with this product, you . For Customers in the U.S.A. If some trouble occurs while using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or ... interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this camera only, and should not be used with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of small children. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Replace only with other electrical equipment. • Do not ...
... related matters only. 3 UL is for use with this product, you . For Customers in the U.S.A. If some trouble occurs while using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or ... interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this camera only, and should not be used with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of small children. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Replace only with other electrical equipment. • Do not ...
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... which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in order to comply with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-TX55 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
... which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in order to comply with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-TX55 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
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... resources. GB This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). [ Attention The electromagnetic fields at the... the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
... resources. GB This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). [ Attention The electromagnetic fields at the... the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
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On certain batteries this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your nearest Sony service station. For more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. If the plug supplied with an incorporated battery, this equipment for the environment and human ...
On certain batteries this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your nearest Sony service station. For more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. If the plug supplied with an incorporated battery, this equipment for the environment and human ...
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Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. For Macintosh users: 1 Select the [User Guide] folder and copy [eng] folder stored in [User Guide] folder to "Cyber-shot User Guide" (HTML) on supplied CD-ROM For details on advanced operations, please read "Cyber-shot User Guide" (HTML) on the desktop. "Cyber-shot User Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) GB 7 GB For Windows users: 1 Click [User Guide] t [Install]. 2 Start "User Guide" from the shortcut on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. Checking the supplied items • Camera (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BN...
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. For Macintosh users: 1 Select the [User Guide] folder and copy [eng] folder stored in [User Guide] folder to "Cyber-shot User Guide" (HTML) on supplied CD-ROM For details on advanced operations, please read "Cyber-shot User Guide" (HTML) on the desktop. "Cyber-shot User Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) GB 7 GB For Windows users: 1 Click [User Guide] t [Install]. 2 Start "User Guide" from the shortcut on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. Checking the supplied items • Camera (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BN...
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Identifying parts A Flash B Microphone C Lens cover D Speaker E Lens F Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator G Screen/Touch panel H ON/OFF (Power) button I Power/Charge lamp J Shutter button K W/T (zoom) lever L Hook for wrist strap M Thread groove N Battery insertion slot O Battery eject lever P Multi connector (Type3b) Q Battery/Memory card cover R Memory card slot S Access lamp T HDMI connector GB 8
Identifying parts A Flash B Microphone C Lens cover D Speaker E Lens F Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator G Screen/Touch panel H ON/OFF (Power) button I Power/Charge lamp J Shutter button K W/T (zoom) lever L Hook for wrist strap M Thread groove N Battery insertion slot O Battery eject lever P Multi connector (Type3b) Q Battery/Memory card cover R Memory card slot S Access lamp T HDMI connector GB 8
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Charging the battery pack For customers in the USA, Canada Power cord (Mains lead) Power/Charge lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing: For customers in countries/regions Charging error other than the USA and Canada Charging paused due to overheating GB 9 Make sure that the battery eject lever locks after insertion. • Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the camera. Inserting the battery pack GB Battery eject lever 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert the battery pack. • While sliding the battery eject lever, insert the battery pack as ...
Charging the battery pack For customers in the USA, Canada Power cord (Mains lead) Power/Charge lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing: For customers in countries/regions Charging error other than the USA and Canada Charging paused due to overheating GB 9 Make sure that the battery eject lever locks after insertion. • Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the camera. Inserting the battery pack GB Battery eject lever 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert the battery pack. • While sliding the battery eject lever, insert the battery pack as ...
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... the power source. • When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). • Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, multi-use and circumstances. The Power/Charge lamp lights orange, and charging starts. • Turn off the camera while charging the battery...
... the power source. • When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). • Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, multi-use and circumstances. The Power/Charge lamp lights orange, and charging starts. • Turn off the camera while charging the battery...
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... charging via a computer: - Number of time. - Approx. 60 min. Do not charge for an extended period of images Approx. 250 images Approx. 3600 images - Using Sony microSD memory card (Class 4 or faster) (sold separately) - Notes • The above number of images applies when the battery pack is for charging using a multi...
... charging via a computer: - Number of time. - Approx. 60 min. Do not charge for an extended period of images Approx. 250 images Approx. 3600 images - Using Sony microSD memory card (Class 4 or faster) (sold separately) - Notes • The above number of images applies when the battery pack is for charging using a multi...
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Shooting once every 30 seconds. - When continuous shooting ends because of the camera, power is not supplied even if you make a USB connection using the multi-use terminal USB cable. • If you connect the camera and a computer using the multi-use the AC Adaptor AC-UD10 (sold separately) for shooting to supply power when shooting. In addition, you are changing the settings of set to [3]. - If the camera is in shooting mode or while you can use terminal USB cable while the camera is in playback mode. GB 12 The power turns on the CIPA standard, and is for shooting under the...
Shooting once every 30 seconds. - When continuous shooting ends because of the camera, power is not supplied even if you make a USB connection using the multi-use terminal USB cable. • If you connect the camera and a computer using the multi-use the AC Adaptor AC-UD10 (sold separately) for shooting to supply power when shooting. In addition, you are changing the settings of set to [3]. - If the camera is in shooting mode or while you can use terminal USB cable while the camera is in playback mode. GB 12 The power turns on the CIPA standard, and is for shooting under the...
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"Memory Stick Micro" media microSD memory card 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert the memory card (sold separately) GB Make sure that the correct side is displayed. • Only one memory card can be inserted. 3 Close the cover. "Memory Stick Micro" (M2) media: Insert the memory card until it clicks into place as shown (A). microSD memory card: Insert the memory card until it clicks into place as shown (B). • If the memory card is not inserted straight and in the correct direction, the camera cannot read the memory card and (Internal Memory) is facing up. GB 13 ...
"Memory Stick Micro" media microSD memory card 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert the memory card (sold separately) GB Make sure that the correct side is displayed. • Only one memory card can be inserted. 3 Close the cover. "Memory Stick Micro" (M2) media: Insert the memory card until it clicks into place as shown (A). microSD memory card: Insert the memory card until it clicks into place as shown (B). • If the memory card is not inserted straight and in the correct direction, the camera cannot read the memory card and (Internal Memory) is facing up. GB 13 ...
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GB 14 x To remove the memory card/battery pack Memory card: Push the memory card in B are collectively referred to as "Memory Stick Micro" media, and products in once to as microSD memory card. Battery pack: Slide the battery eject lever. a a (Class 4 or faster) a (Class 4 or faster) • In this manual, products in A are collectively referred to eject the memory card. Be sure not to data in the memory card/internal memory. Note • Never remove the memory card/battery pack when the access lamp (page 8) is lit. This may cause damage to drop the battery pack. x ...
GB 14 x To remove the memory card/battery pack Memory card: Push the memory card in B are collectively referred to as "Memory Stick Micro" media, and products in once to as microSD memory card. Battery pack: Slide the battery eject lever. a a (Class 4 or faster) a (Class 4 or faster) • In this manual, products in A are collectively referred to eject the memory card. Be sure not to data in the memory card/internal memory. Note • Never remove the memory card/battery pack when the access lamp (page 8) is lit. This may cause damage to drop the battery pack. x ...
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GB 15 The camera is appeared on . Date & Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time. • You can also turn on the camera by pressing the ON/OFF (Power) button. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. 2 Select a desired language. 3 Select a desired geographic location by following the on-screen instructions, then touch [Next]. 4 Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], [Date & Time Format] and [Date & Time], then touch [Next]. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. 5 Touch [OK]. 6 Select the desired ...
GB 15 The camera is appeared on . Date & Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time. • You can also turn on the camera by pressing the ON/OFF (Power) button. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. 2 Select a desired language. 3 Select a desired geographic location by following the on-screen instructions, then touch [Next]. 4 Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], [Date & Time Format] and [Date & Time], then touch [Next]. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. 5 Touch [OK]. 6 Select the desired ...
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Shooting still images/movies Shutter button Shooting still images 1 Press the shutter button halfway down to shoot an image. When movie recording is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. 2 Press the shutter button fully down to protect the camera depending on the ambient temperature. When the image is finished, you can restart recording by touching (Movie button) again. Shooting movies 1 Touch (Movie button) to start recording. • Use the W/T (zoom) lever to change the zoom scale. 2 Touch (Movie button) to stop to focus. Notes • The sound of the lever ...
Shooting still images/movies Shutter button Shooting still images 1 Press the shutter button halfway down to shoot an image. When movie recording is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. 2 Press the shutter button fully down to protect the camera depending on the ambient temperature. When the image is finished, you can restart recording by touching (Movie button) again. Shooting movies 1 Touch (Movie button) to start recording. • Use the W/T (zoom) lever to change the zoom scale. 2 Touch (Movie button) to stop to focus. Notes • The sound of the lever ...
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x Selecting next/previous image Touch (Next)/ (Previous) on the screen. • You can also return to shooting images Touch on the screen. • To play back movies, touch (Playback) in the center of the screen. • To zoom in, touch the still image being played back. x Returning to shooting mode by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Viewing images GB 1 Touch (Playback). • When images on a memory card recorded with other cameras are played back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears. x Deleting an image Touch (Delete) t [This Image]. GB ...
x Selecting next/previous image Touch (Next)/ (Previous) on the screen. • You can also return to shooting images Touch on the screen. • To play back movies, touch (Playback) in the center of the screen. • To zoom in, touch the still image being played back. x Returning to shooting mode by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Viewing images GB 1 Touch (Playback). • When images on a memory card recorded with other cameras are played back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears. x Deleting an image Touch (Delete) t [This Image]. GB ...
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This allows you to search the camera's functions according to your needs. 1 Touch (In-Camera Guide). • The mark will appear on the bottom left of displayed icons. Objective guide: Search functions according to your needs. GB 18 In-Camera Guide This camera is equipped with built-in shooting/viewing mode. Troubleshooting: Search common problems and their solution. Keyword: Search functions by keywords. Shoot/ playback guide: Search for various operation functions in instruction guide. Icon guide: Search the function and meaning of the screen while viewing. 2 Select a ...
This allows you to search the camera's functions according to your needs. 1 Touch (In-Camera Guide). • The mark will appear on the bottom left of displayed icons. Objective guide: Search functions according to your needs. GB 18 In-Camera Guide This camera is equipped with built-in shooting/viewing mode. Troubleshooting: Search common problems and their solution. Keyword: Search functions by keywords. Shoot/ playback guide: Search for various operation functions in instruction guide. Icon guide: Search the function and meaning of the screen while viewing. 2 Select a ...
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This camera is selected in Background Defocus mode. GB x Menu Items Shooting Movie shooting scene Select movie recording mode. Movie button Shoots movies from the functions. Cont. HDR Painting effect When [HDR Painting] is equipped with a Function Guide that allows you can be operated touching the MENU on the screen. Easy Mode Shoot still images using minimal functions. Defocus Effect Set the level of background defocus effect when shooting in Picture Effect, sets the effect level. Self-Timer Sets the self-timer settings. Still Image Size/ Panorama Image Size/...
This camera is selected in Background Defocus mode. GB x Menu Items Shooting Movie shooting scene Select movie recording mode. Movie button Shoots movies from the functions. Cont. HDR Painting effect When [HDR Painting] is equipped with a Function Guide that allows you can be operated touching the MENU on the screen. Easy Mode Shoot still images using minimal functions. Defocus Effect Set the level of background defocus effect when shooting in Picture Effect, sets the effect level. Self-Timer Sets the self-timer settings. Still Image Size/ Panorama Image Size/...
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Adjust the luminous sensitivity. Select the focus method. Set to automatically shoot two images and select image in which part of the subject to measure to your needs. Delete an image. Set the Soft Skin Effect and the effect level. Set the Smile Shutter function sensitivity for ease of use. Set to automatically release the shutter when a smile is detected. Select a method of an image. When [Partial Color] is selected in Picture Effect, selects the color to be played back on Calendar. Selects the date to extract. Area of emphasis Color hue Extracted Color EV ISO ...
Adjust the luminous sensitivity. Select the focus method. Set to automatically shoot two images and select image in which part of the subject to measure to your needs. Delete an image. Set the Soft Skin Effect and the effect level. Set the Smile Shutter function sensitivity for ease of use. Set to automatically release the shutter when a smile is detected. Select a method of an image. When [Partial Color] is selected in Picture Effect, selects the color to be played back on Calendar. Selects the date to extract. Area of emphasis Color hue Extracted Color EV ISO ...
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Protect the images. Adjusts the volume. Search the camera's functions according to a still image. GB Add a print order mark to your needs. You can be displayed and GB only [Format] can change the default settings on a 3D TV. Paint Retouch 3D Viewing View Mode Display Cont. Select the display format for images. Rotate a still image to play back images shot in the index screen. Shooting Settings Movie format/AF Illuminator/Grid Line/Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom/Wind Noise Reduct./Scene Recog. Sets the number of the currently displayed file on a still image and ...
Protect the images. Adjusts the volume. Search the camera's functions according to a still image. GB Add a print order mark to your needs. You can be displayed and GB only [Format] can change the default settings on a 3D TV. Paint Retouch 3D Viewing View Mode Display Cont. Select the display format for images. Rotate a still image to play back images shot in the index screen. Shooting Settings Movie format/AF Illuminator/Grid Line/Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom/Wind Noise Reduct./Scene Recog. Sets the number of the currently displayed file on a still image and ...
