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  • Sony DSC-W55/B | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 1
    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
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    battery pack • Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for the first time. • The battery recording in any way. Black, white, red, blue or green points • Exposing shot using this camera. On illustrations Illustrations used in this Handbook are of the DSC-W55 unless noted otherwise.
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    contents Notes on using your camera 2 Basic techniques for better images 6 Focus - Focusing on a subject successfully 6 Exposure - Adjusting the light intensity 7 Color - On the effects of lighting 8 Quality - On "image quality" and "image size 9 Identifying parts 10 Indicators on the screen
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    Using Setup items 50 Camera 51 AF Mode Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Internal Memory Tool 54 Format Memory Stick Tool 55 Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Copy Setup 1 58 1 LCD Backlight (DSC-W55 only) Language Beep Initialize
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    directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 83 Printing at a shop 87 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 89 Warning indicators and messages 100 Others To use your camera abroad - Power sources 103 On the "Memory Stick 104 On the battery pack 106 On the battery charger 107 Index Index...108 5
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    on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down. Press the shutter button fully down suddenly. Press the shutter button halfway AE/AF lock indicator down
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    light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light manually using the functions below. Adjusting EV: Allows you to adjust the exposure determined by the camera (page 23). Metering Mode: Allows you to change the part
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    . Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Characteristics 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
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    of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed ) in combination (page 38) You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high compression ratio, the image
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    operation. A Shutter button (19) B For shooting: Zoom (W/T) lever (20) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) lever/ (Index) lever (28, 29) C Finder window D Lens E POWER button/POWER lamp F Microphone G Flash (21) H Self-timer lamp (22)/AF illuminator (53) 1 2 3 8 4 9 5 6 0 7 qa qs DSC-W55 qd qf
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    manual supplied with the AC adaptor. 2 To DC IN 1 jack v mark • You cannot charge the battery pack by connecting your camera to the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor. Use the battery charger to charge the battery pack. U DC IN jack cover (DSC-W35) V A/V OUT jack (DSC-W35) W Jack cover (DSC-W35) X (USB
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    1 3 2 A Display z M WB STBY REC SL 12 4 5 Indication Battery remaining AE/AF lock (19) Recording mode (18, 39) White balance (36) movie Mode dial (Scene Selection) (18) Mode dial (Program Auto) (18) Camera mode (19) Flash mode (21) Flash charging ON RICH NATURAL SEPIA B&W Red- value guide (23)
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    or other means to stabilize the camera (page 6). Low battery warning (100) Spot metering cross hair (35) Display Indication AF range finder frame (33) E Display Indication Histogram (16, 23) NR slow shutter • When the shutter speed drops below a certain speed in low light conditions, the NR
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    When playing back movies A Display M 7M 3:2 5M 3M 2M 1M VGA 16:9 FINE 640 STD 640 160 - 1.3 Step 12/16 N B Display 101-0012 Indication Battery remaining Recording mode (18, 39) Image size (24) Playback mode (28) Protect (43) Print order (DPOF) mark (87) Change folder (43) • This does not
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    Indication PictBridge connecting (86) • Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W55)/USB cable (DSC-W35), while the icon is displayed. Exposure Value (23) ISO number (37) Metering mode (35) Flash White balance (36) Shutter speed Aperture value Playback image E Display 2007 1 1 9:30
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    • Press DISP (Screen display switch) button longer to select the brightness of the LCD backlight (DSC-W55 only). • When you set the - The shutter speed is slow or high. • The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras. • When you set the LCD screen to off, the digital zoom does
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    removable. Even when there is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. • Movies with the the procedure on pages 66 to 69 without a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera. • You cannot copy image data on a "Memory Stick Duo" to the internal
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    Mode dial Control button : Shooting movies t page 19 Still image shooting modes : Auto Adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t page 19 : Program Auto mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture
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    images easily (Auto adjustment mode) v/V/b/B button Microphone z button Control button (Image Size) button Finder Zoom lever Shutter button Mode dial 1 Select a mode with the mode dial. Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select . Movie: Select . 2 Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at
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    the shutter button fully down again. If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on • The shortest shooting distance is approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches). Shoot in the close-up (Macro) mode (page 21) when you shoot a subject closer than the shooting distance. • When the camera
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    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 clearly
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    button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No indicator): Not using the self-timer : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer Press the shutter button , the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
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    Basic Operations Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) EV (Adjusting the exposure manually) Press b ( ) on the control button, then press v (Brighter)/V (Darker) to adjust. To turn off the bar displayed, press the b button again. Toward - Toward + • For details on the exposure, see page
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    Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) To change the image size Press (Image Size), and then press v/V to select the size. For details on the image size, see page 9. The default settings are marked with . Image size 7M (3072×2304) 3:21) (3072×2048) 5M (2592×1944) 3M (2048×1536) 2M (1632
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    Basic Operations Shooting still images (Scene selection) Shutter button Mode dial 1 Select the desired mode of Scene Selection ( , , , , , the mode dial. • For details on modes, see the next page. , ) with 2 Shoot with the shutter button. To cancel the Scene Selection Set the mode dial to
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    When shooting seaside or lakeside scenes, the blue of the water is clearly recorded. Snow When shooting snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white, use this mode to prevent sunken colors and record clear images. * The shutter speed is slower in (Twilight mode) and (Twilight
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    an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode. When you press the button to select functions that cannot be combined with Scene Selection, a beep sounds. Macro
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    (Index)/ (Playback zoom) lever (Playback zoom) lever z button Control button (Delete) button (Playback) button 1 Press (Playback) button. If you press (Playback) button when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on in the playback mode. If you press again, switches to recording mode
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    press b/B. To return to the single-image screen, press z. To delete images in index mode 1 While an index screen is displayed, press control button, then press z. (Delete) and select [Select] with v/V on the 2 Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z to display the (Delete
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    Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button z button Control button (Playback) button Mode dial MENU button 1 Recording: Turn on the camera, then set the mode dial. Playback: Press (Playback) button. Different items are available depending on the position of the mode dial and Recording/
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    ) (Rotate) (Setup) - (Protect) (Print) (Resize) (Divide) Trimming** * The operation is limited according to the Scene mode (page 27). **Available only for playback zoom. In this "Cyber-shot Handbook", the available mode dial setting is shown as follows. Unavailable Available 31
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    Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 The default settings are marked with . COLOR (Color Mode): Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects. B&W (B & W) Sets the image to monochromatic color.
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    in [Focus] is approximate. If you point the lens up or down, the error increases. • [Multi AF] is recommended for shooting movies. • When you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator, priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame. In this case the or indicator
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    the screen) or when using [Center AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame. In such cases, do as follows. 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject (AF lock
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    mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Spot (Spot metering) () Measures only a part of the subject. • pattern metering) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure. • For details on the exposure,
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    Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 WB (White Bal): Adjusting the color tones Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a situation, for example, when the colors of an image look strange. Flash ( WB ) Adjusts for the flash conditions. • You cannot select
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    larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. 1000 800 400 Select a large number when shooting in dark locations or shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small number to obtain high image quality. 200 100 Auto • For details on the ISO sensitivity, see page 7. • Note that the
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    Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 (P.Quality): Selecting the still image quality Selects the still image quality. Fine (FINE) Records with high quality (low compression). Standard (STD) • When the mode dial is , the quality of a still image is [Fine]. Records with standard
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    the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. Multi Burst ( M ) Records 16 frames in succession as a still image file when you press the shutter button. • The image size of images shot in the Multi Burst mode is 1M
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    is recorded. • The recording interval is approximately 0.9 second. • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" is Scene mode (page 27). The maximum number of continuous shots Quality Size Fine (Units: images) Standard 7M 4 6 3:2 4 6 5M 5
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    Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 (Interval): Selecting the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode Selects the frame interval in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 39). 1/7.5 (1/7.5") 1/15 (1/15") 1/30 (1/30") • Select [Multi Burst] in [Mode] first, then set the desired frame
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    Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 (Contrast): Adjusting the contrast of the image Toward - Toward + Adjusts the contrast of the image. +( ) Toward +: Enhances the contrast. Normal -( ) Toward -: Reduces the contrast. (Sharpness): Adjusting the sharpness of the image
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    See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the selection. 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. Using the menu 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. z On the folder The camera stores images in a specified folder of a "Memory Stick Duo". You can change the folder or create
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    mode 1 Slide (Index) lever to display the index screen. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 4 Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. 5 Select the image you want to protect with v/V/b/B, then press z. A green - indicator appears on
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    Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 Using the menu To cancel protection of all images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of "To protect images in index mode," and press z. Select [Off] with B, then press z. • Note that formatting the internal memory or "Memory
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    resize. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ ] (Resize) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 4 Select the desired size with v/V, then press z. The resized image is recorded in When you resize a 3:2 or 16:9 image, the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the image. 46
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    MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ ] (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 4 Select [ ] with v, then rotate the image with b/B. 5 images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software. (
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    4 Only the desired scenes remain. 1 3 2 101_0006 Procedure 1 Display the movie to be divided. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ ] (Divide) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 4 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The movie starts. 48
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    See the following procedure. Return Cancels trimming. 1 Press MENU during playback zoom to display the menu. 2 Select [Trimming] with B on the control button, then press z. 3 Select the image size with v/V, then press z. The image is recorded, and the original image is displayed again. • The
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    the setting. To turn off the (Setup) screen, press MENU. To return to the menu from the (Setup) screen, press b on the control button repeatedly. • Press the shutter button halfway down to close the (Setup) screen and return to the shooting mode. When the menu is not displayed Press MENU longer to
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    AF) Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode shortens the time needed for focusing. • Battery consumption is faster than in [Single] mode. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up
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    does not appear when using the digital zoom. The or indicator flashes Guide When you operate the camera, the description of functions is displayed. On Displays the function guide. Off Does not display the function guide a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the
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    surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. there are no problems with safety, do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range. Auto Review Displays the recorded
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    does not appear when a "Memory Stick Duo" is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases , including even protected images. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message "All data in internal memory will be erased
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    ", including even protected images. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message "All data in Memory Stick will be erased a different folder is created or selected. • You cannot delete a folder with the camera. To delete a folder, use your computer, etc. • Up to 4,000 images
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    on the operation 1 page 50 Change REC. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The folder selection screen appears. 2 Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z. To cancel changing the recording
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    having 64 MB or larger capacity. 2 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message "All data in internal memory will be copied Ready Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out
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    default settings are marked with . LCD Backlight (DSC-W55 only) Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with battery pack. Bright Brightens. Normal • You can change the setting by pressing DISP (Screen display switch) button longer. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the
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    the largest number is assigned.) Reset Starts from 0001 each time the USB Connect Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W55) or the USB cable (DSCW35). PictBridge Connects the camera
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    page 62 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used. NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for Clock Set Sets the date and time. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. 2 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 3 Select
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    has stereo input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W55) or the A/V cable (DSCW35) to the left audio jack. Control button Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen. Press b/B on the control button to select the desired image. • When using your
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    to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi-use terminal (DSCW55) or the A/V cable (DSC-W35). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where
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    a Macintosh computer, refer to "Using your Macintosh computer" (page 80). This section describes the English version of screen contents. Install the software (supplied) first (page 65) Copying images to your computer (page 66) • Viewing images on your computer Enjoying images using the "Picture
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    USB ) Software: USB hub. • Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as this camera is compatible with HiSpeed USB (USB camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Technical Support
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    the following procedure. • When using Windows 2000, do not connect the camera to the computer before installation. • In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator. • When the software (supplied) is installed, the USB driver is installed automatically. 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM
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    are using Windows 2000, install the software (supplied) before proceeding. With Windows XP battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied) (DSC-W35/ W55) and the USB, A/V, DC IN cable for multi-use terminal (not supplied) (DSC-W55
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    your computer Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer DSC-W55 "USB Mode Mass Storage" appears on the screen of the camera. Access indicators* 2 To the multi connector 1 To a USB jack Cable for multi-use terminal DSC-W35 USB cable 2 To the (USB) jack 1 To the USB jack • With Windows XP
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    Copying images to your computer 1 After making a USB connection in Stage 2, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] t [OK] as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop. 3 Click the check box of unwanted images to remove the checkmark
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    ]. The wizard screen closes. • To continue copying other images, disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W55) or the USB cable (DSC-W35) (page 71). Then follow the procedure explained in "Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer" on page 67. Stage 3-B: Copying images to a Computer
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    image file. However, note that if you change the file name (page 73), you may not be able to play back that image with your camera. 1 The contents of the "My Documents" folder are displayed. • If you are not using Windows XP, double-click [My Documents] on the desktop. 2 Double-click
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    below beforehand when: • Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W55) or the USB cable (DSC-W35) • Removing a "Memory Stick Duo" • Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" into the camera after copying images from the internal memory • Turning off the camera 1 Double-click on the tasktray. Image
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    Copying images to your computer • Image files are named as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. The numerical portions of the name of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same. - Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG - Movie
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    folder, create a folder with your camera (page 55) first, and then copy the image file. 2 Copy the image file to the "Memory Stick Duo" folder in the following order. 1Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2Double-click [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer]. 3Right-click
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    ] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [Picture software updates. You can change the setting later. Exiting the "Picture Motion Browser" Click button in the top right corner of the screen. Basic instructions Follow these steps to import and view images from the camera
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    camera to your computer with the cable for multiuse terminal (DSC-W55) or the USB cable (DSC-W35). After the camera button. By default, images are imported into a folder created in "My Pictures" that is named with the date of importing. • For instructions shot are listed. 2Click the year. Images shot
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    the hour display screen, double-click a thumbnail to display the image by itself in a separate window. • You can edit displayed images by clicking the toolbar button. Displaying images in full-screen mode To display a slide show of current images in full-screen mode, click the
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    more non-consecutive images, press and hold down "Ctrl" key while clicking images. 2 Click the bar. button on the tool The [Create Data Disc] display appears. 3 Click [Start]. 4 Follow the display instructions to proceed with creating the data disc. • To add desired images, drag and drop on the
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    [Tools] menu. • Updating the database may take a while. • If you rename image files or folders in "Viewed folders", they cannot be displayed with this software. In this case, update the database. Saving images with the date 1 Double-click an image to display it. 2 Click and select [Insert Date] from
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    Motion Browser" 1 Click [Start] t [Control Panel] (in Windows 2000, [Start] t [Settings] t [Control Panel]), then double-click [Add/ Remove Programs]. 2 Select [Sony Picture Utility], then click [Remove] (in Windows 2000, [Change/ Remove]) to execute the uninstallation. 79 Using your computer
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    the same procedure as described in "Stage 1: Preparing the camera and the computer" on page 66. 2 Connect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W55) or the USB cable (DSC-W35). Perform the same procedure as described in "Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer" on page 67. 3 Copy image
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    listed below beforehand when: • Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W55) or the USB cable (DSC-W35) • Removing a "Memory Stick Duo" • Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" into the camera after copying images from the internal memory • Turning off the camera Drag and drop the drive icon or
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    a computer using the "Picture Motion Browser" software (supplied) and print the images. You can print images date inserted (page 78). Printing at a shop (page 87) You can take a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. You can make a (Print order
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    a printing sheet. Stage 1: Preparing the camera Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer via a USB connection. When connecting the camera to a printer that is recognized when [USB Connect] is set to [Auto], Stage 1 is unnecessary. Index lever MENU button Control button In index mode You can
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    Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Connect the camera to the printer. DSC-W55 2 Turn on your camera and the printer. After the connection is made, the indicator appears. 2 To the multi connector Cable for multi-use terminal 1 To the USB jack DSC-W35 The camera is set to playback
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    of what the mode dial is set to, the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2. 1 Select the desired printing method with v/V on the control button, then press z. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the folder. [DPOF image] Prints all the images with a (Print order) mark (page 87
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    printed. • Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W55) or remove the USB cable (DSC-W35) while the (PictBridge Connecting) Preparing the camera" (page 83) and "Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer" (page 84), then proceed with the following. When you connect the camera to a
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    Duo" containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer. • You cannot mark movies. • When you mark images shot in
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    Printing at a shop Marking in index mode 1 Display the index screen (page 29). 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [DPOF] with b/B, then press z. 4 Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot add a Folder]. mark in [All In This 5 Select the image you want to mark with v/V/b/B,
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    the settings (page 58). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired. Troubleshooting Click one of the following items to jump
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    Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed. • Install the battery pack correctly using the tip of the battery pack to push the battery eject lever toward the bottom of the camera. Cannot turn on the camera. • Install the battery pack correctly. • The battery pack is
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    camera is set to the Playback mode. Press recording mode (page 28). (Playback) button to change to the Recording takes a long time. • The NR slow shutter - Shooting in Multi Burst mode. • The digital zoom cannot be used while shooting movies. • in images shot using the flash. • Dust in the
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    shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. • The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 23). The screen is too dark or too bright. • Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (DSC-W55 in a dark place. • The camera is attempting to increase the visibility
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    are not displayed on the screen. • Remove the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W55) or the A/V cable (DSC-W35) if the cable is connected (page 61). The image does not appear on the TV screen. • Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of your
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    Turn on the camera. • When the battery level is low, install the charged battery pack, or use the AC Adaptor (not supplied) (page 66). • Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] in the (Setup) menu (page 59). • Use the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) (DSC-W55) or the USB cable (supplied) (DSC-W35
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    the device because you connected the camera and your computer with the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W55) or the USB cable (DSCW35) before you install the software (supplied). Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer, then install the USB driver (see the next item). The
  • Sony DSC-W55/B | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 96
    Troubleshooting You cannot print an image. • Refer to the operation manual of the printer. Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. • Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as "101MSDCF" (page 71). • Operate correctly (page 73). Picture Motion Browser Images are
  • Sony DSC-W55/B | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 97
    digital shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information. For compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software. 97 Troubleshooting
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    instructions supplied with the printer. Cannot print images. • Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W55) or the USB cable (DSC the printer manufacturer. is printed on the date-inserted part of the image. • Images that do not have
  • Sony DSC-W55/B | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 99
    Troubleshooting Cannot print the image at the size selected. • Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W55) or the USB cable (DSC-W35) and reconnect it whenever you change the paper size after the printer has been connected to the camera. • The print setting of the camera differs from that
  • Sony DSC-W55/B | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 100
    . If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, your camera may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32:ss • There is trouble with your camera's hardware. Turn the power off and on again. C:13
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    the same first three digit number already exists on camera on a tripod to secure the camera. 640(Fine) is not available • 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded only using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" or set the image size to a size other than [640(Fine)]. Troubleshooting
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    camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. Check the device. • The connection is not established. Disconnect and connect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W55) or the USB cable (DSC-W35) again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions
  • Sony DSC-W55/B | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 103
    abroad - Power sources You can use your camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/
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    protection technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this camera. *2 Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. *3 640(Fine) size movies can be recorded. • This product is compatible with "Memory
  • Sony DSC-W55/B | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 105
    Memory Stick PRO Duo" with a capacity up to 8GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera. Notes on using "Memory Stick Micro" (not supplied) • To use a "Memory Stick Micro" with this camera, you need a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor. Insert the "Memory Stick Micro" into the Duosized M2 Adaptor
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    shots before taking the actual shots. • Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant. • Do not leave the battery using up once a year to maintain the battery pack's function. • To use the battery pack up, leave your camera in slide show playback mode (page 45)
  • Sony DSC-W55/B | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 107
    On the battery charger On the battery charger • Do not charge any other battery pack except NP-BG type battery packs in the battery charger (supplied) with your camera. Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from
  • Sony DSC-W55/B | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 108
    Review 53 B B&W 32 Battery charger 107 Battery pack 106 Beach mode 26 Beep 58 Blur 6 Burst 39 C Cable for multi-use terminal 61, 67, 84 Camera 55 Function Guide 52 H High Sensitivity mode .......... 26 Histogram 16, 23 Holding the camera .......... 6, 19 I Identifying parts 10 Image file
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    synchro 21 Smart zoom 51 Snow mode 26 Soft Snap mode 26 Software 65, 74 Spot metering 35 Spot metering cross hairs......35 Standard 38 T Trimming 49 Troubleshooting 89 TV 61 Twilight mode 26 Twilight Portrait mode .........26 U Underexposure 7 USB cable 67, 84 USB Connect 59 109 Index
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    Index V VGA 24 Video Out 60 Viewing menu 43 Volume 28 W Warning indicators and messages 100 WB 36 White balance 36 Windows computer 63 Recommended environment 64 Write-protect switch ...........104 Z Zoom 20 110
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    Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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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.
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
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