Instruction Manual
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DSC-W35/W55 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain ...of electric shock to persons. Refer to these numbers whenever you are unable to insert the plug fully into the set should still fail to fit, contact your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this product....your home, consult your dealer or local power company. Model No. If you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual for future reference. Never spill liquid of any kind into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
DSC-W35/W55 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain ...of electric shock to persons. Refer to these numbers whenever you are unable to insert the plug fully into the set should still fail to fit, contact your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this product....your home, consult your dealer or local power company. Model No. If you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual for future reference. Never spill liquid of any kind into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
Instruction Manual
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...be caused by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potential negative consequences for help to conserve natural ...of electrical and electronic equipment. If this equipment. [ Note: This equipment has been tested and found compliant with the limits for a digital device pursuant to the applicable collection point for the recycling of the FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician ...
...be caused by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potential negative consequences for help to conserve natural ...of electrical and electronic equipment. If this equipment. [ Note: This equipment has been tested and found compliant with the limits for a digital device pursuant to the applicable collection point for the recycling of the FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician ...
Instruction Manual
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...the camera at the sun or other bright light. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen. The heat of flash emission may not be able to record images, this manual are... the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. • The camera will not function with other equipment on your camera or recording media, etc. [ On illustrations Illustrations used in insufficient light emission. [ Notes on the LCD screen • The LCD screen is manufactured using ...
...the camera at the sun or other bright light. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen. The heat of flash emission may not be able to record images, this manual are... the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. • The camera will not function with other equipment on your camera or recording media, etc. [ On illustrations Illustrations used in insufficient light emission. [ Notes on the LCD screen • The LCD screen is manufactured using ...
Instruction Manual
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... and Canada) • USB cable (1) (DSC-W35) • A/V cable (1) (DSC-W35) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) • Wrist strap (1) GB DSC-W55 Hook • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software/ "Cyber-shot Handbook") (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) DSC-W35 Hook Attach the strap and pass your hand through it to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped...
... and Canada) • USB cable (1) (DSC-W35) • A/V cable (1) (DSC-W35) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) • Wrist strap (1) GB DSC-W55 Hook • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software/ "Cyber-shot Handbook") (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) DSC-W35 Hook Attach the strap and pass your hand through it to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped...
Instruction Manual
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... or ® marks are not used in this manual. 33 Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick", , "Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO Duo", , "Memory Stick Micro", "MagicGate", and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows and DirectX are... of Google Inc. • In addition, system and product names used in all cases in GB this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. • Google is a registered trademark of their respective developers or manufacturers.
... or ® marks are not used in this manual. 33 Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick", , "Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO Duo", , "Memory Stick Micro", "MagicGate", and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows and DirectX are... of Google Inc. • In addition, system and product names used in all cases in GB this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. • Google is a registered trademark of their respective developers or manufacturers.
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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... camera throws a special light on the subject prior to the shot, so the camera can be a key advantage in the Selectable AF section below). Instead of simply "keeping up" with your digital ...becomes very hit-or-miss in low light, when the camera can 't "see" contrast coming off -center, cameras with fast action, the DSC-H7 and H9 15x zoom cameras incorporate a special version of Continuous ... that are standing still. For the complete story on a conventional camera. Auto focus can frame the shot first, then use the camera controls to page 26. That's why Sony offers AF Illuminator....
... camera throws a special light on the subject prior to the shot, so the camera can be a key advantage in the Selectable AF section below). Instead of simply "keeping up" with your digital ...becomes very hit-or-miss in low light, when the camera can 't "see" contrast coming off -center, cameras with fast action, the DSC-H7 and H9 15x zoom cameras incorporate a special version of Continuous ... that are standing still. For the complete story on a conventional camera. Auto focus can frame the shot first, then use the camera controls to page 26. That's why Sony offers AF Illuminator....
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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...Manual focus Manual control when you . The smaller the f number, the wider the aperture opening up until the moment of exposure. Lenses that stand still. (Sample photo for shooting in the form of blur. Shutter speed Cameras... time). 37 The DSC-H7, H9, and the a100 Digital SLR go beyond this...shot you press the shutter halfway. Auto Exposure (AE) Of course, Auto Exposure (AE) systems can be f2. Aperture + shutter = creativity Each f stop doubles the amount of incoming light. Sophisticated light metering and processing can reach the CCD. Most Sony cameras also include manual...
...Manual focus Manual control when you . The smaller the f number, the wider the aperture opening up until the moment of exposure. Lenses that stand still. (Sample photo for shooting in the form of blur. Shutter speed Cameras... time). 37 The DSC-H7, H9, and the a100 Digital SLR go beyond this...shot you press the shutter halfway. Auto Exposure (AE) Of course, Auto Exposure (AE) systems can be f2. Aperture + shutter = creativity Each f stop doubles the amount of incoming light. Sophisticated light metering and processing can reach the CCD. Most Sony cameras also include manual...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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...the runner and the background. (Sample photos for bright light and adjusts white balance to reproduce the background beautifully. Sony exposure features Face Detection Taking advantage of fireworks. and ... fast shutter speed to full manual for many popular shooting situations. The result is so important for picture quality and creativity, Sony cameras give you manual adjustment of fast-moving ice ... a time. Sony's BIONZ™ processor solves this problem with slow shutter speed, the water will blur the background. Great for Auto mode. Taking your digital picture. Captures ...
...the runner and the background. (Sample photos for bright light and adjusts white balance to reproduce the background beautifully. Sony exposure features Face Detection Taking advantage of fireworks. and ... fast shutter speed to full manual for many popular shooting situations. The result is so important for picture quality and creativity, Sony cameras give you manual adjustment of fast-moving ice ... a time. Sony's BIONZ™ processor solves this problem with slow shutter speed, the water will blur the background. Great for Auto mode. Taking your digital picture. Captures ...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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...instant. great for illustration purposes.) 40 CAMERA CONTROL Spot metering makes sense in cases like kids and pets. In selected Cyber-shot cameras, DRO automatically adjusts exposure and contrast ...Manual Exposure mode. That's why Sony cameras have the correct exposure when the histogram indicates pixels across the frame in digital photography, the white paper could end up to measure incoming light... in brightness between film photography and digital photography. Often, the culprit is still "white" whether it . Clear images require steady hands or some sacrifice...
...instant. great for illustration purposes.) 40 CAMERA CONTROL Spot metering makes sense in cases like kids and pets. In selected Cyber-shot cameras, DRO automatically adjusts exposure and contrast ...Manual Exposure mode. That's why Sony cameras have the correct exposure when the histogram indicates pixels across the frame in digital photography, the white paper could end up to measure incoming light... in brightness between film photography and digital photography. Often, the culprit is still "white" whether it . Clear images require steady hands or some sacrifice...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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Digital Still Camera Specifications DSC-S650 DSC-S700 DSC-W55 DSC-W80 DSC-W90 DSC-W200 DSC-T20 Lens & Imager Sony Image Sensor Megapixel Lens / Optical Zoom Aperture Focal Length 35mm Equivalency Smart Zoom® Function Precision Digital Zoom Multi-Point AF AF Illuminator Light NightShot® System Manual Focus Camera White Balance Aperture Range Shutter Speed Range Manual...3 MP, VGA, 3:2, 16:9 8, 5, 3 MP, VGA, 3:2, 16:9 100-shot / 2.8 fps (7 MP) 100-shot / 2.2 fps (8 MP) 100-shot / 2.0 fps (12 MP) 100-shot / 2.2 fps (8 MP) Yes Yes Yes Yes B&W, Sepia, Vivid, Natural B&W, ...
Digital Still Camera Specifications DSC-S650 DSC-S700 DSC-W55 DSC-W80 DSC-W90 DSC-W200 DSC-T20 Lens & Imager Sony Image Sensor Megapixel Lens / Optical Zoom Aperture Focal Length 35mm Equivalency Smart Zoom® Function Precision Digital Zoom Multi-Point AF AF Illuminator Light NightShot® System Manual Focus Camera White Balance Aperture Range Shutter Speed Range Manual...3 MP, VGA, 3:2, 16:9 8, 5, 3 MP, VGA, 3:2, 16:9 100-shot / 2.8 fps (7 MP) 100-shot / 2.2 fps (8 MP) 100-shot / 2.0 fps (12 MP) 100-shot / 2.2 fps (8 MP) Yes Yes Yes Yes B&W, Sepia, Vivid, Natural B&W, ...
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... 35 AE Lock 40 AF Illuminator 34 Album feature 45 Analog-to-digital conversion 24 Anti-dust technology 24 Aperture Priority 40 Aperture 37-40 ...DSC-N2 30, 35, 45, 51 DSC-S650 33, 50 DSC-S700 33, 50 DSC-T100 7, 19, 30, 51 DSC-T20 9, 30, 51 DSC-W200 3, 20, 28, 30, 50 DSC-W55 20, 30, 50 DSC-W80 5, 30, 44-45, 50 DSC...Lithium Ion battery 33 Macro photography 19 Magnifying Glass mode 19 Manual Exposure 40 Manual focus 36 Maximum aperture 16, 37 Media card flexibility, printer... 30 Optical zoom 10-11, 16, 18-19 Optimized printing with Sony cameras 48 PC-free printing 47, 48 Photo album, electronic 44-45 ...
... 35 AE Lock 40 AF Illuminator 34 Album feature 45 Analog-to-digital conversion 24 Anti-dust technology 24 Aperture Priority 40 Aperture 37-40 ...DSC-N2 30, 35, 45, 51 DSC-S650 33, 50 DSC-S700 33, 50 DSC-T100 7, 19, 30, 51 DSC-T20 9, 30, 51 DSC-W200 3, 20, 28, 30, 50 DSC-W55 20, 30, 50 DSC-W80 5, 30, 44-45, 50 DSC...Lithium Ion battery 33 Macro photography 19 Magnifying Glass mode 19 Manual Exposure 40 Manual focus 36 Maximum aperture 16, 37 Media card flexibility, printer... 30 Optical zoom 10-11, 16, 18-19 Optimized printing with Sony cameras 48 PC-free printing 47, 48 Photo album, electronic 44-45 ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-W35/W55 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook and "Instruction Manual" thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the menu Using the Setup screen Viewing images on a TV screen Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index 2-899-987-11(1) GB
Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-W35/W55 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook and "Instruction Manual" thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the menu Using the Setup screen Viewing images on a TV screen Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index 2-899-987-11(1) GB
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... exposure (page 35). Even when the exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you to change the part of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light an image pickup device receives. Metering Mode: Allows you release the... ISO sensitivity. High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even when shooting in the auto adjustment mode. Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below.
... exposure (page 35). Even when the exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you to change the part of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light an image pickup device receives. Metering Mode: Allows you release the... ISO sensitivity. High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even when shooting in the auto adjustment mode. Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below.
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Basic techniques for better images Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by light sources Weather/lighting Characteristics of an image affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of light Daylight White (standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Blue-tinged Incandescent Reddish The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 36). 8
Basic techniques for better images Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by light sources Weather/lighting Characteristics of an image affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of light Daylight White (standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Blue-tinged Incandescent Reddish The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 36). 8
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... secure the camera to the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor. PictBridge connection with a printer T DC IN jack (DSC-W35) When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) For details, refer to the operation manual supplied with a screw length of the LCD backlight (DSC-W55 only). ...N Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover O Access lamp P "Memory Stick Duo" slot Q Battery insertion slot R Battery eject lever S Multi connector (bottom) (DSC-W55) • The multi connector is used...
... secure the camera to the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor. PictBridge connection with a printer T DC IN jack (DSC-W35) When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) For details, refer to the operation manual supplied with a screw length of the LCD backlight (DSC-W55 only). ...N Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover O Access lamp P "Memory Stick Duo" slot Q Battery insertion slot R Battery eject lever S Multi connector (bottom) (DSC-W55) • The multi connector is used...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... histogram inside the screen. however exposure cannot be effective. Basic Operations Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) EV (Adjusting the exposure manually) Press b ( ) on the exposure, see page 7. • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments. • If a subject... is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is a graph showing the brightness of pixels B Brightness • The histogram also appears when playing back a single still image; A Number of an image. Toward + • For details...
... histogram inside the screen. however exposure cannot be effective. Basic Operations Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) EV (Adjusting the exposure manually) Press b ( ) on the exposure, see page 7. • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments. • If a subject... is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is a graph showing the brightness of pixels B Brightness • The histogram also appears when playing back a single still image; A Number of an image. Toward + • For details...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... in the "My Pictures" folder. • If you have changed the default settings, refer to "Changing the "Folder to be viewed on the camera. • Copy them to update image registration information. You can specify a different folder after using the "Memory Stick Duo" with "Picture Motion Browser... Motion Browser." • Look in the correct direction. Troubleshooting You cannot print an image. • Refer to the operation manual of the images is set on the camera. You want to change the "Folder to be imported". Set the switch to be imported". • Access the "Import ...
... in the "My Pictures" folder. • If you have changed the default settings, refer to "Changing the "Folder to be viewed on the camera. • Copy them to update image registration information. You can specify a different folder after using the "Memory Stick Duo" with "Picture Motion Browser... Motion Browser." • Look in the correct direction. Troubleshooting You cannot print an image. • Refer to the operation manual of the images is set on the camera. You want to change the "Folder to be imported". Set the switch to be imported". • Access the "Import ...