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... important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the space provided below. This is intended to alert the user to the presence of any kind into the set . [ Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by forcing it in. [ Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this product. English Owner's Record The model and serial numbers...
... important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the space provided below. This is intended to alert the user to the presence of any kind into the set . [ Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by forcing it in. [ Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this product. English Owner's Record The model and serial numbers...
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... and openings by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to direct sunlight. [ Lightning For added protection for this indicates a need for necessary ventilation. If the set has been subject to dangerous voltage or other hazards. If the set does not operate normally when following conditions: - When the power cord or plug is not likely to service the set yourself...
... and openings by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to direct sunlight. [ Lightning For added protection for this indicates a need for necessary ventilation. If the set has been subject to dangerous voltage or other hazards. If the set does not operate normally when following conditions: - When the power cord or plug is not likely to service the set yourself...
Instruction Manual
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... on , the user is no guarantee that interference will help . special handling may influence the picture and sound of this unit. [ Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. [ Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the EMC Directive for a digital device pursuant...
... on , the user is no guarantee that interference will help . special handling may influence the picture and sound of this unit. [ Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. [ Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the EMC Directive for a digital device pursuant...
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... 25 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 25 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 25 Battery life and memory capacity 26 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed .......... 26 Number of still images and recording time of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on using your camera 8 Getting started 9 Checking the accessories supplied 9 1 Preparing the battery pack 10 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ........ 11 3 Turning the camera on/setting...
... 25 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 25 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 25 Battery life and memory capacity 26 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed .......... 26 Number of still images and recording time of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on using your camera 8 Getting started 9 Checking the accessories supplied 9 1 Preparing the battery pack 10 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ........ 11 3 Turning the camera on/setting...
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... Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of the camera may cause malfunctions which in some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in any way. • The camera will not function with other equipment on your camera [ Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up copy. [ Notes on the LCD screen. In addition to malfunctions...
... Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of the camera may cause malfunctions which in some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in any way. • The camera will not function with other equipment on your camera [ Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up copy. [ Notes on the LCD screen. In addition to malfunctions...
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... The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 56 MB). [ To check the remaining battery time Press POWER button to turn on and check the remaining battery on for the first time (page 13). 11 Battery remaining indicator Battery Sufficient remaining power guidelines remaining Slightly consumed Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon. 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ɟ Terminal side ɠ DSC-W55 DSC-W35 Battery/"Memory Stick...
... The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 56 MB). [ To check the remaining battery time Press POWER button to turn on and check the remaining battery on for the first time (page 13). 11 Battery remaining indicator Battery Sufficient remaining power guidelines remaining Slightly consumed Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon. 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ɟ Terminal side ɠ DSC-W55 DSC-W35 Battery/"Memory Stick...
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... change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No indicator): Flash Auto Strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting) : Flash forced on SL : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to the desired function. : Auto Adjustment Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. : Program Auto Allows you can select various settings using the self-timer : Setting...
... change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No indicator): Flash Auto Strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting) : Flash forced on SL : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to the desired function. : Auto Adjustment Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. : Program Auto Allows you can select various settings using the self-timer : Setting...
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... DISP (Screen display switch) button, the display changes as follows. To turn off Movies Image size Guidelines FINE 640 : 640(Fine) Display on TV (high quality) : STD 640 Display on TV (standard) 640(Standard) 1 6 0 : 160 For E-mail [ On the recordable number of still images and recordable time of movies Recordable number of still images and recordable time of recordable images LCD screen off the Image Size menu, press the button again. [ EV (Adjusting the exposure) Press b ( ) on the control button, then press v/V to shooting conditions. 16...
... DISP (Screen display switch) button, the display changes as follows. To turn off Movies Image size Guidelines FINE 640 : 640(Fine) Display on TV (high quality) : STD 640 Display on TV (standard) 640(Standard) 1 6 0 : 160 For E-mail [ On the recordable number of still images and recordable time of movies Recordable number of still images and recordable time of recordable images LCD screen off the Image Size menu, press the button again. [ EV (Adjusting the exposure) Press b ( ) on the control button, then press v/V to shooting conditions. 16...
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..., switches to recording mode. 2 Select an image with b/B on in the GB playback mode. To undo the zoom, slide Adjust the portion: v/V/b/B Cancel playback zoom: z lever. [ Viewing an index screen Slide (Index) lever and select an image with v, then press z. (Delete). [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Slide lever while displaying a still image. To display the next (previous) index screen, press b/B. Viewing/deleting images A/V OUT jack (DSC-W35) Multi connector (bottom) (DSC-W55) (Delete) button (Index)/ (playback zoom) lever (playback zoom) lever (Playback) button ɟ...
..., switches to recording mode. 2 Select an image with b/B on in the GB playback mode. To undo the zoom, slide Adjust the portion: v/V/b/B Cancel playback zoom: z lever. [ Viewing an index screen Slide (Index) lever and select an image with v, then press z. (Delete). [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Slide lever while displaying a still image. To display the next (previous) index screen, press b/B. Viewing/deleting images A/V OUT jack (DSC-W35) Multi connector (bottom) (DSC-W55) (Delete) button (Index)/ (playback zoom) lever (playback zoom) lever (Playback) button ɟ...
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...N Playback Volume 19 Indicators on the screen Everytime you press the DISP (Screen display switch) button, the display data and indicator is turned on and off (page 16). [ When shooting still images [ When shooting movies [ When playing back A z M WB Battery remaining AE/AF lock Recording mode White balance STBY REC Standby/Recording a movie Mode dial (Scene Selection) Mode dial (Program Auto) Camera mode SL Flash mode Flash charging 1.3 Zoom scaling GB Red-eye reduction Sharpness Contrast ON AF illuminator Metering mode RICH NATURAL SEPIA B&W Color mode Playback mode...
...N Playback Volume 19 Indicators on the screen Everytime you press the DISP (Screen display switch) button, the display data and indicator is turned on and off (page 16). [ When shooting still images [ When shooting movies [ When playing back A z M WB Battery remaining AE/AF lock Recording mode White balance STBY REC Standby/Recording a movie Mode dial (Scene Selection) Mode dial (Program Auto) Camera mode SL Flash mode Flash charging 1.3 Zoom scaling GB Red-eye reduction Sharpness Contrast ON AF illuminator Metering mode RICH NATURAL SEPIA B&W Color mode Playback mode...
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... Adjusting EV Folder-file number Playback bar PictBridge connecting Image size Image quality Recording folder Change folder Playback folder Remaining internal memory capacity Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity Recording time [maximum recordable time] Multi Burst interval Remaining number of recordable images Self-timer Self-diagnosis display ISO number 12/12 00:00:12 D E +2.0EV WB + Image number/Number of the playback image Playing back Multi Burst images in selected folder Counter Vibration warning Low battery warning PictBridge connecting Exposure Value Metering mode Flash White balance...
... Adjusting EV Folder-file number Playback bar PictBridge connecting Image size Image quality Recording folder Change folder Playback folder Remaining internal memory capacity Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity Recording time [maximum recordable time] Multi Burst interval Remaining number of recordable images Self-timer Self-diagnosis display ISO number 12/12 00:00:12 D E +2.0EV WB + Image number/Number of the playback image Playing back Multi Burst images in selected folder Counter Vibration warning Low battery warning PictBridge connecting Exposure Value Metering mode Flash White balance...
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... mode. Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer. Cuts movies. Changes Setup items. Menu for viewing (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Selects the folder for playback zoom.) 22 Changes the image size of the image. ISO Selects a luminous sensitivity. (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) Selects the still image quality. Only the available items are displayed on the mode dial position and menu settings. WB (White Bal) Adjusts the color tones. Adjusts the sharpness of images. Plays...
... mode. Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer. Cuts movies. Changes Setup items. Menu for viewing (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Selects the folder for playback zoom.) 22 Changes the image size of the image. ISO Selects a luminous sensitivity. (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) Selects the still image quality. Only the available items are displayed on the mode dial position and menu settings. WB (White Bal) Adjusts the color tones. Adjusts the sharpness of images. Plays...
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...GB Memory Stick Tool Format Formats the "Memory Stick Duo". Folder Creates a folder in the internal memory to focus more easily on the operation 1 page 21 Setup items Camera AF Mode Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Selects the auto focus operation mode. Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. Supplies fill light to a "Memory Stick Duo". 23 Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Copy Copies all images in a "Memory Stick Duo" for recording images...
...GB Memory Stick Tool Format Formats the "Memory Stick Duo". Folder Creates a folder in the internal memory to focus more easily on the operation 1 page 21 Setup items Camera AF Mode Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Selects the auto focus operation mode. Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. Supplies fill light to a "Memory Stick Duo". 23 Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Copy Copies all images in a "Memory Stick Duo" for recording images...
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... the connected video equipment. Sets the date and time. 24 Initializes the setting to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the LCD backlight when using the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W55) or the USB cable (DSC-W35). Selects the USB mode to be used to the default setting. Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Selects the language to be used to assign file numbers to...
... the connected video equipment. Sets the date and time. 24 Initializes the setting to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the LCD backlight when using the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W55) or the USB cable (DSC-W35). Selects the USB mode to be used to the default setting. Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Selects the language to be used to assign file numbers to...
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... copy "Handbook.pdf" stored in the "GB" folder to copy. 2 After the installation is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf." When you can display images shot with above OS at delivery. Follow the on the desktop. 25 The screen below appears. [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your OS does not support USB connections, use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of Cyber-shot application software, "Picture Motion Browser", refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook...
... copy "Handbook.pdf" stored in the "GB" folder to copy. 2 After the installation is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf." When you can display images shot with above OS at delivery. Follow the on the desktop. 25 The screen below appears. [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your OS does not support USB connections, use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of Cyber-shot application software, "Picture Motion Browser", refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook...
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... numbers of images that can be recorded/ viewed and the battery life are decreased under the following situations: - (P.Quality) is set to [Fine]. - [AF Mode] is based on (min.) LCD screen off many times. - The surrounding temperature is low. [ When shooting still images LCD screen No. The flash strobes once every two times. - The brightness of image size. [ When viewing still images No. The camera has been turned on the conditions of use...
... numbers of images that can be recorded/ viewed and the battery life are decreased under the following situations: - (P.Quality) is set to [Fine]. - [AF Mode] is based on (min.) LCD screen off many times. - The surrounding temperature is low. [ When shooting still images LCD screen No. The flash strobes once every two times. - The brightness of image size. [ When viewing still images No. The camera has been turned on the conditions of use...
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... correctly using the tip of the internal memory may be charged. • You cannot charge the battery with a new one . Replace it with the AC adaptor (not supplied). 29 Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be repaired. Turn on the camera. • Install the battery pack correctly (page 11). • The battery pack is dead. Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service...
... correctly using the tip of the internal memory may be charged. • You cannot charge the battery with a new one . Replace it with the AC adaptor (not supplied). 29 Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be repaired. Turn on the camera. • Install the battery pack correctly (page 11). • The battery pack is dead. Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service...
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... . Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images. • Press (Playback) button (page 17). • The folder/file name has been changed on images. Install the charged battery pack (page 10). • The battery pack is dead. Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the following : - Replace it is full, do one of the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" (pages 27, 28). Delete the USB connection. 30 The battery remaining indicator is...
... . Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images. • Press (Playback) button (page 17). • The folder/file name has been changed on images. Install the charged battery pack (page 10). • The battery pack is dead. Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the following : - Replace it is full, do one of the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" (pages 27, 28). Delete the USB connection. 30 The battery remaining indicator is...
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... you attempt to shoot with rubber or vinyl for a long time. [ On operating temperatures Your camera is designed for use the camera as long as you will be unable to record clear images. [ On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery GB for maintaining the date and time and other place with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to charge this may...
... you attempt to shoot with rubber or vinyl for a long time. [ On operating temperatures Your camera is designed for use the camera as long as you will be unable to record clear images. [ On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery GB for maintaining the date and time and other place with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to charge this may...
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..., Flash File format (DCF compliant): Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording media: Internal Memory (approx. 56 MB), "Memory Stick Duo" Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) set to Auto): approx. 0.2 to 3.9 m (7 7/8 inches to 12 feet 9 5/8 inches) (W)/approx. 0.3 to 2.0 m (11 7/8 inches to 6 feet 6 3/4 inches) (T) [Input and Output connectors] DSC-W55 Multi connector: Video, Audio (Monaural), USB communication USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) DSC-W35...
..., Flash File format (DCF compliant): Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording media: Internal Memory (approx. 56 MB), "Memory Stick Duo" Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) set to Auto): approx. 0.2 to 3.9 m (7 7/8 inches to 12 feet 9 5/8 inches) (W)/approx. 0.3 to 2.0 m (11 7/8 inches to 6 feet 6 3/4 inches) (T) [Input and Output connectors] DSC-W55 Multi connector: Video, Audio (Monaural), USB communication USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) DSC-W35...