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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F55V Operating Instructions Manual

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3-062-820-12(1)
Digital Still
Camera
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain
it for future reference.
DSC-F55V
©2000 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-062-820-12(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DSC-F55V ©2000 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 The lens for this camera uses the MTF* measurement system for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as other Carl Zeiss lenses. MTF is the abbreviation of Modulation...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started Identifying the parts ... 4 Preparing the power supply ... 6 Setting the date and time ... 10 Inserting the “Memory Stick” ... 12 Basic operations B Recording Recording still images ... 13 Recording moving images ... 17 B Playback Playing back still images ...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting started Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A Shutter button (13) (17) B Flash (16) C Self-timer/Recording lamp D Built-in microphone Do not touch while recording. E Photocell window for flash Do not block while recording. F Lens G Tripod receptacle (bottom surface)

  • Page 5: Control Button

    (flash) button B Flash lamp C LCD BACK LIGHT switch Usually set to ON. Set to OFF to save the battery if you use your camera in bright place. D PROGRAM AE button (38) E Control button F DISPLAY button G POWER switch POWER lamp Attaching the lens cap (supplied) and the wrist strap (supplied).

  • Page 6: Preparing The Power Supply

    “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (S series). “InfoLITHIUM” S series battery packs have the mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. To the mains...
  • Page 7 Charging time Battery pack NP-FS11 (supplied) Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC- VF10 AC power adaptor/charger. Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back STILL mode recording* LCD BACK LIGHT STILL mode playback** LCD BACK LIGHT Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C, 640 480 image size and...

  • Page 8: Installing The Battery Pack

    Installing the battery pack Battery pack Open the battery cover. Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow. Install the battery pack. Slide the battery eject lever downward and insert the battery pack with the v mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated.
  • Page 9 Connect the other end of the DC connecting cable to the AC power adaptor/charger. Connect the mains lead to the AC power adaptor/charger and then to a mains. Using a car battery Use Sony DC adaptor/charger (not supplied). Slot cover for AC power adaptor/charger Mains lead...

  • Page 10: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera for recording. Control button Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power. The POWER lamp lights up.
  • Page 11 Select [CLOCK SET] with v/V on the control button, then press the center z. Select the desired date display format with v/V on the control button, then press the center z. Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year). Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button.

  • Page 12: Inserting The "Memory Stick

    Inserting the “Memory Stick” Open the “Memory Stick” cover. Open the cover while sliding it in the direction of the arrow. Insert the “Memory Stick.” Insert the “Memory Stick” with the B mark facing toward the “Memory Stick” compartment as illustrated. Close the “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 13: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Recording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG format. To record still images, slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.” Set the MODE selector to STILL. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down and check the image.
  • Page 14 Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review) You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu bar from the screen (page 27) and pressing b on the control button. To return to the normal recording mode, press lightly on the shutter button or select [RETURN] with b/B on the control button and then press the center z.
  • Page 15 LCD screen indicators during recording Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen. See page 61 for a detailed description of the indicated items. DISPLAY Notes • You cannot turn off the self-timer indicators and some of the indicators used in advanced operations.

  • Page 16: Recording Images With The Flash

    Recording images with the flash The initial setting is auto (no indicator). In this mode, the flash automatically strobes when the surroundings become dark. When you change the flash mode, press the (flash) repeatedly so that the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen. Each time you press the (No indicator) t Auto red-eye reduction: The flash strobes before recording to reduce the...

  • Page 17: Recording Moving Images

    Recording moving images Moving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format. To record moving images, slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.” DISPLAY Set the MODE selector to MOVIE. Press the shutter button fully down. “REC”...

  • Page 18: B Playback

    Playing back still images DISPLAY Set the MODE selector to PLAY. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen. Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD screen. Select the desired still image with the control button.

  • Page 19: Playing Back Moving Images

    Playing back moving images VOLUME +/– DISPLAY Set the MODE selector to PLAY. The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen. Press v on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD screen. Select the desired moving image with the control button.
  • Page 20 When the menu bar is not displayed You can directly select the image with b/B on the control button, and play back the image and sound by pressing the center z. When you press the center z during playback, playback is paused. Moving images recorded with the image of [320 (HQ)] The images are displayed over the entire screen in steps 3 and 4.

  • Page 21: Viewing Images Using A Personal Computer

    Viewing images using a personal computer You can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer and attach it to e-mail. This section describes the method for installing the USB driver and viewing images on a personal computer. Be sure to also see the operation manuals for your personal computer and application software.
  • Page 22 Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camera to your personal computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for viewing images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camera. For Windows 98 users Turn on your personal computer and allow Windows 98 to load.
  • Page 23 Move the following two files from the window opened in step 3 to the “System Folder” icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop). • Sony USB Driver • Sony USB Shim When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click “OK.”...
  • Page 24 Select and double-click the desired image/sound file from the folder. For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations and image files” (page 25). Desired file type Still image “Dcim” folder Moving image* “Mssony” folder t “Moml0001” folder t Image file* “Mssony”...

  • Page 25: Image File Storage Destinations And Image Files

    Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode. The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is “D.”) Folder...

  • Page 26: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations Before performing advanced operations This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for “Advanced operations”. How to use the MODE selector The MODE selector selects whether you can use your camera to record or to play back and edit images.
  • Page 27 Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu bar) on the LCD screen Press v to display the menu bar on the LCD screen. Press V to clear the menu bar from the LCD screen. Note You cannot clear the menu bar during INDEX screen display (page 42). Selecting items and images on the LCD screen Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the...

  • Page 28: How To Change The Menu Settings

    How to change the menu settings Some of the advanced operations for your camera are executed by selecting menu items displayed on the LCD screen with the control button. Press v on the control button to display the menu bar. The menu bar appears as follows according to the setting of the MODE selector.

  • Page 29: Menu Settings

    Menu settings Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the setting of the MODE selector. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Initial settings are indicated with x. (SELF TIMER) Records with the self-timer (page 15). (MACRO/FOCUS) Records images in macro (page 37).
  • Page 30 Item Setting FILE SERIES NUMBER x NORMAL Resets the file numbering each time the IMAGE 2240×1680 x 1856×1392 SIZE 1856 (3:2) 1280×960 640×480 320 (HQ) 320×240 x 160×112 REC MODE TIFF TEXT VOICE E-MAIL x NORMAL Records a JPEG file in the selected REC TIME 15 sec 10 sec...
  • Page 31 Item Setting PROTECT x OFF CAMERA Item Setting SHARPNESS +2 to –2 WHITE IN DOOR BALANCE OUT DOOR HOLD x AUTO FLASH HIGH LEVEL x NORMAL Normal setting. EXPOSURE +2.0 EV to –2.0 EV TOOL Item Setting COPY CANCEL RESIZE 2240×1680 (in single 1856×1392...
  • Page 32 SETUP Item Setting x ON/STBY DEMO VIDEO NTSC x ENGLISH LANGUAGE /JPN Displays the menu items in Japanese. CLOCK — BEEP SHUTTER Turns off the beep only. (The shutter x ON BRIGHT INDEX* Displays six images at a time (PLAY (INDEX) mode) (page 42). DELETE Setting Deletes the displayed image.
  • Page 33 3 (RETURN)** Returns to PLAY (single) mode. Displayed only in PLAY (single) mode. Displayed only in PLAY (INDEX) mode.

  • Page 34: B Various Recording

    B Various recording Rotating the LCD screen — Face-to- Face recording You can record images with the lens facing you. Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Adjust the angle of the lens part. Rotate the lens part by 180° for Face-to-Face recording.

  • Page 35: Recording Still Images For E-Mail (E-Mail)

    The number of images or the time that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB): Image size Number of images or time* 2240×1680 Approx. 4 1856×1392 Approx. 6 1856 (3:2) Approx. 6 1280×960 Approx. 12 640×480 Approx. 118 320 (HQ) Approx.

  • Page 36: Adding Audio Files To Still Images (Voice)

    Adding audio files to still images (VOICE) Set the MODE selector to STILL. Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [VOICE] from the menu. Record the image. If you press and release the shutter button, sound is recorded for 5 seconds. If you hold down the shutter button, sound is recorded until you release the shutter button for up to...

  • Page 37: Recording Uncompressed Images (Tiff)

    Recording uncompressed images (TIFF) This mode simultaneously records still images in both TIFF format (uncompressed) and JPEG format (compressed). Set the MODE selector to STILL. Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and then [TIFF] from the menu. Record the image. The number of images that you can record on a “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 38: Setting The Distance To The Subject

    Setting the distance to the subject Normally the focus is automatically adjusted. This function is useful when the auto focus does not work well such as in dark places. Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Select [ ] (macro/focus) from the menu.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Exposure (Exposure)

    Landscape mode Focuses only on a distant subject to record landscapes, etc. Panfocus mode Changes the focus quickly and simply from a close subject to a distant subject. Spot light-metering mode Select this mode when there is backlight or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, etc.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The White Balance (White Balance)

    Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE) Normally the white balance is automatically adjusted. Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Select [CAMERA] and then [WHITE BALANCE] from the menu. Select the desired white balance setting. IN DOOR (n) • Places where the lighting condition changes quickly •...

  • Page 41: Enjoying Picture Effects

    Enjoying picture effects (P.EFFECT) Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. Select [EFFECT] and then [P.EFFECT] from the menu. Select the desired mode. SOLARIZE The light contrast is clearer and the picture looks like an illustration. B&W The picture is monochrome (black and white).

  • Page 42: B Various Playback

    B Various playback Playing back six images at once (INDEX) Set the MODE selector to PLAY. Select [INDEX] on the LCD screen. Six images are displayed at once (index screen). This shows the position of the currently displayed images relative to all the recorded images.

  • Page 43: Enlarging A Part Of The Still Image (Zoom And Trimming)

    Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming) Set the MODE selector to PLAY. Display the image to be enlarged. Zoom in/out the image with T/ The zoom scaling indicator appears on the LCD screen. Press the control button repeatedly to select the desired part of the image.

  • Page 44: Rotating A Still Image (Rotate)

    Rotating a still image (ROTATE) 2,3,4 Set the MODE selector to PLAY. Display the image to rotate. Select [FILE] and then [ROTATE] from the menu. Rotate the image clockwise or counterclockwise then select [RETURN]. Notes • You may not be able to rotate images recorded with other equipment.

  • Page 45: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen

    Note The [INTERVAL] setting time is approximate, and may vary depending on the played back image size or other factors. Viewing images on a TV screen Before connecting your camera, be sure to turn off the TV. Set the TV/VIDEO switch to “VIDEO.”...

  • Page 46: B Editing

    B Editing Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT) The - (protect) indicator appears on protected images. 1,2,3 In single mode Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then display the image to protect. Select [FILE], [PROTECT], and then [ON] from the menu. The displayed image is protected and - appears.

  • Page 47: Deleting Images (Delete)

    Deleting images (DELETE) You cannot delete protected files. 1,2,3 In single mode Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then display the image to delete. Select [DELETE] and then [OK] from the menu. The image is deleted. To cancel deleting Select [CANCEL] in step 2. In INDEX mode Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX...

  • Page 48: Changing The Recorded Still Image Size (Resize)

    Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE) 1,2,3 Set the MODE selector to PLAY and display the image to resize. Select [TOOL] and then [RESIZE] from the menu. Select the desired image size. 2240×1680, 1856×1392, 1280×960, 640×480 The changed image is recorded, then the display returns to the image display before resizing.
  • Page 49 In INDEX mode 1,2,3,4 Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen. Select [TOOL], [COPY], and then [SELECT] from the menu. Select the image to copy. (select) indicator appears on the image. Select [ENTER]. “MEMORY STICK ACCESS” appears.

  • Page 50: Selecting Still Images To Print (Print Mark)

    Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK) You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with your camera. This mark is convenient when you have images printed at a shop that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. 1,2,3,4 In single mode Set the MODE selector to...

  • Page 51: Additional Information

    Additional information Precautions On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning cloth (not supplied) or a LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface dry.

  • Page 52: On "Memory Sticks

    • Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity. If any problem occurs, unplug your camera and contact your nearest Sony dealer. On internal rechargeable button battery This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off.

  • Page 53: Using Your Camera Abroad

    “Memory Stick”, , “MagicGate Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “MagicGate” and trademarks of Sony Corporation. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    If you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should your camera still not operate properly after you have made these checks, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If code displays (C:ss:ss) appear on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 59).
  • Page 55 Symptom The picture is too dark. The flash does not work. The date and time are recorded incorrectly. Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject. The battery life is short. The battery remaining indicator is incorrect. Sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power...
  • Page 56 Symptom Your camera cannot play back images. The image and sound are interfered by noise when you play back an image on a personal computer. The image cannot be played back on a personal computer. Your camera cannot delete an image. The power turns off suddenly.
  • Page 57 Symptom Your personal computer does not recognize your camera. Cause and/or Solution • The camera is turned off. t Turn on the camera. • The battery level is low. t Use the AC power adaptor/charger (page 9). • The USB cable is not connected firmly. t Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly.

  • Page 58: Warning And Notice Messages

    Warning and notice messages Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding descriptions in the following list. Message NO MEMORY STICK SYSTEM ERROR MEMORY STICK ERROR FORMAT ERROR MEMORY STICK LOCKED NO MEMORY SPACE NO FILE FILE ERROR FILE PROTECT for “InfoLITHIUM”...

  • Page 59: Self-Diagnosis Display

    C:32:ss C:13:ss E:61:ss E:91:ss If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Self-diagnosis display • C:ss:ss You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself.

  • Page 60: Specifications

    Specifications System Image device 1/1.8 type color CCD Lens f = 6.85 mm (37 mm when converted into a 35 mm still camera) F = 2.8 Exposure control Automatic exposure White balance Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, Hold Data system Movie: MPEG1 Still: JPEG, GIF (in TEXT mode), TIFF Audio with still image:...

  • Page 61: Lcd Screen Indicators

    LCD screen indicators The indicators during recording A Battery remaining indicator B PROGRAM AE/flash mode/ flash level indicator C White balance/EV level/ sharpness indicator D Picture effect indicator E Date/time indicator F Aperture/shutter speed indicator G AE lock/focus lock indicator H Recording mode indicator I Image size indicator J Self-diagnosis function/...
  • Page 62 When playing back still images A Protect indicator B Print mark indicator C File name D Recording mode indicator E Image size indicator F Image number When playing back moving images A VOL. (Volume) indicator B Playback/pause buttons B: during pause X: during playback C Fast-forward/rewind buttons D Recording mode indicator...

  • Page 63: Index

    Index A/V OUT ... 45 Adjusting the exposure ... 39 AE (Auto Exposure) ... 13 Aperture priority mode ... 38 Auto power-off function ... 8 Auto red-eye reduction ... 16 Battery pack battery life ... 7 charging... 6 installing ... 8 remaining battery indicator...
  • Page 64 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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