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... to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the operating instructions and adhere to have a suitable outlet installed. English Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are unable to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that may cause...
... to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the operating instructions and adhere to have a suitable outlet installed. English Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are unable to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that may cause...
Instruction Manual
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... protect it . Adjust only those controls that are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that the set is left unattended and unused for service. [ Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself as specified by the manufacturer) to excessive shock by placing the set . To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to qualified service personnel. [ Replacement parts When replacement parts...
... protect it . Adjust only those controls that are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that the set is left unattended and unused for service. [ Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself as specified by the manufacturer) to excessive shock by placing the set . To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to qualified service personnel. [ Replacement parts When replacement parts...
Instruction Manual
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... point for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). [ Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies 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 this manual could...
... point for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). [ Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies 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 this manual could...
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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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... LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for Camera File system) universal standard established by making a back up Do not turn on the camera again. [ On image data compatibility • This camera conforms with the lens portion extended when the battery pack is discharged. Notes on using your camera [ Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up copy. [ Notes on recording/playback...
... LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for Camera File system) universal standard established by making a back up Do not turn on the camera again. [ On image data compatibility • This camera conforms with the lens portion extended when the battery pack is discharged. Notes on using your camera [ Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up copy. [ Notes on recording/playback...
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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...
Instruction Manual
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... in white more clearly. [ Using the zoom Slide the zoom lever. • When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. • You cannot 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...
... in white more clearly. [ Using the zoom Slide the zoom lever. • When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. • You cannot 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...
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...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 - Protect Print order (DPOF) mark 1.3 Step 12...
...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 - Protect Print order (DPOF) mark 1.3 Step 12...
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... the screen. ISO Selects a luminous sensitivity. (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) Selects the still image quality. Changes Setup items. Menu for viewing (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Selects the folder for playback zoom.) 22 Plays back a series of a recorded image. Cuts movies. Selects the frame interval when the REC Mode is set to [Multi Burst]. Prevents accidental erasure. Changes the image size of images. Rotates a still image. Selects the continuous shooting method. Adjusts the...
... the screen. ISO Selects a luminous sensitivity. (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) Selects the still image quality. Changes Setup items. Menu for viewing (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Selects the folder for playback zoom.) 22 Plays back a series of a recorded image. Cuts movies. Selects the frame interval when the REC Mode is set to [Multi Burst]. Prevents accidental erasure. Changes the image size of images. Rotates a still image. Selects the continuous shooting method. Adjusts the...
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... memory. 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. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. Selects the digital zoom mode. Supplies fill light to a "Memory Stick Duo". 23 GB Memory Stick Tool Format Formats the "Memory Stick Duo". Copy Copies all images in a "Memory Stick Duo" for recording images. Change REC. Displays the recorded image on the screen...
... memory. 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. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. Selects the digital zoom mode. Supplies fill light to a "Memory Stick Duo". 23 GB Memory Stick Tool Format Formats the "Memory Stick Duo". Copy Copies all images in a "Memory Stick Duo" for recording images. Change REC. Displays the recorded image on the screen...
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... used to assign file numbers 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 language to be used to images. Sets the date and time. 24 Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to the default setting. Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Initializes the setting...
... used to assign file numbers 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 language to be used to images. Sets the date and time. 24 Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to the default setting. Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Initializes the setting...
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...-click "Handbook.pdf." For details, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook." Supported Operating Systems for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. The screen below appears. [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on -screen instructions to v10.4) not compatible • Must be installed with the camera on the operating environment of the software. ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. When you can display images shot with above OS at delivery. Enjoying your computer You can use a commercially available Memory Stick...
...-click "Handbook.pdf." For details, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook." Supported Operating Systems for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. The screen below appears. [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on -screen instructions to v10.4) not compatible • Must be installed with the camera on the operating environment of the software. ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. When you can display images shot with above OS at delivery. Enjoying your computer You can use a commercially available Memory Stick...
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... of LCD Backlight is set to [Single]. - of image size. [ When viewing still images No. of images Battery life (min.) DSC-W55 Approx. 8800 Approx. 440 DSC-W35 Approx. 6800 Approx. 340 • Viewing single images in order at about three second intervals [ When shooting movies LCD screen on the conditions of use it more, as the time passes. • The number of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory...
... of LCD Backlight is set to [Single]. - of image size. [ When viewing still images No. of images Battery life (min.) DSC-W55 Approx. 8800 Approx. 440 DSC-W35 Approx. 6800 Approx. 340 • Viewing single images in order at about three second intervals [ When shooting movies LCD screen on the conditions of use it more, as the time passes. • The number of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory...
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... refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cannot turn on the screen, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook." 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about three minutes while the power is discharged. Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera to be repaired. Replace it with...
... refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cannot turn on the screen, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook." 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about three minutes while the power is discharged. Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera to be repaired. Replace it with...
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...)]. - Set the image size to correct the display. • The battery pack is dead. Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images. • Press (Playback) button (page 17). • The folder/file name has been changed on images. The battery remaining indicator is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in USB mode. Delete the USB connection. 30 Fully discharge and then charge the battery pack to other than that of the internal memory or "Memory Stick...
...)]. - Set the image size to correct the display. • The battery pack is dead. Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images. • Press (Playback) button (page 17). • The folder/file name has been changed on images. The battery remaining indicator is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in USB mode. Delete the USB connection. 30 Fully discharge and then charge the battery pack to other than that of the internal memory or "Memory Stick...
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... internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with rubber or vinyl for a long time. [ On operating temperatures Your camera is not charged, you do not record the date and time. Precautions [ Do not use/store the camera in the following as they may cause malfunction or damage the camera. [ On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen...
... internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with rubber or vinyl for a long time. [ On operating temperatures Your camera is not charged, you do not record the date and time. Precautions [ Do not use/store the camera in the following as they may cause malfunction or damage the camera. [ On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen...
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... (7 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, 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...
... (7 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, 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...
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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] Multi connector: Video, Audio (Monaural), USB communication USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) [LCD screen] LCD panel...
..., 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] Multi connector: Video, Audio (Monaural), USB communication USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) [LCD screen] LCD panel...
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... [OK] with internal memory. Caution Display During Error SYSTEM ERROR FORMAT ERROR MEMORY STICK ERROR INTERNAL MEMORY ERROR - 1-2. The message "Initialize all settings Ready?" Images stored in the focus and zoom initialization. DSC-W55_L2 1-1 Display Code Countermeasure Cause C:32:ss Turn the power off and on again. "Memory Stick" is being of flash unit or replacement Abnormality when flash is broken. SERVICE NOTE 1-1. Insert a new "Memory Stick". E:61:ss Checking of the flash is changed automatically to the default setting. E:91:ss...
... [OK] with internal memory. Caution Display During Error SYSTEM ERROR FORMAT ERROR MEMORY STICK ERROR INTERNAL MEMORY ERROR - 1-2. The message "Initialize all settings Ready?" Images stored in the focus and zoom initialization. DSC-W55_L2 1-1 Display Code Countermeasure Cause C:32:ss Turn the power off and on again. "Memory Stick" is being of flash unit or replacement Abnormality when flash is broken. SERVICE NOTE 1-1. Insert a new "Memory Stick". E:61:ss Checking of the flash is changed automatically to the default setting. E:91:ss...
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DSC-W55 2 LEVEL SERVICE MANUAL Ver. 1.4 2007. 09 US Model Canadian Model AEP Model UK Model E Model Australian Model Hong Kong Model Chinese Model Korea Model Argentine Model Brazilian Model Tourist Model SUPPLEMENT-2 File this supplement with the service manual previously issued. (DI07-100) • CD-604 Flexible Board Modification...to -21) • Change of Schematic Diagrams • Change of Electrical Parts List • Revision of Accessories Note : Please refer to Ver. 1.4 of SERVICE MANUAL (9-852-160-33) for the revision of schematic diagram and printed wiring board. • ...
DSC-W55 2 LEVEL SERVICE MANUAL Ver. 1.4 2007. 09 US Model Canadian Model AEP Model UK Model E Model Australian Model Hong Kong Model Chinese Model Korea Model Argentine Model Brazilian Model Tourist Model SUPPLEMENT-2 File this supplement with the service manual previously issued. (DI07-100) • CD-604 Flexible Board Modification...to -21) • Change of Schematic Diagrams • Change of Electrical Parts List • Revision of Accessories Note : Please refer to Ver. 1.4 of SERVICE MANUAL (9-852-160-33) for the revision of schematic diagram and printed wiring board. • ...
