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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)
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  • 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...

  • Page 2: Notes On Using Your Camera

    The pictures used in this Handbook The photographs used as examples of pictures in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. On illustrations Illustrations used in this Handbook are of the DSC-W55 unless noted otherwise.

  • Page 3: Table Of 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 ...12 Changing the screen display ...16...
  • Page 4 Internal Memory Tool... 54 Format Memory Stick Tool ... 55 Format Create REC. Folder Setup 1... 58 LCD Backlight (DSC-W55 only) Beep Setup 2... 59 File Number USB Connect Viewing images on a TV screen Viewing images on a TV screen ... 61 ...
  • Page 5 Table of contents Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...63 Installing the software (supplied)...65 Copying images to your computer...66 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”) ...73 Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)...74 Using your Macintosh computer...80 Printing still images How to print still images ...82...

  • Page 6: Basic Techniques For Better Images

    Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Focus Focusing 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.

  • Page 7: Exposure Adjusting The Light Intensity

    Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure...

  • Page 8: Color On The Effects Of Lighting

    Basic techniques for better images Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Characteristics of White (standard) light The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 36).

  • Page 9: Quality - On "Image Quality" And "Image Size

    Basic techniques for better images Quality On “image quality” and “image size” A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail.

  • Page 10: Identifying Parts

    C Finder window D Lens E POWER button/POWER lamp F Microphone G Flash (21) H Self-timer lamp (22)/AF illuminator (53) DSC-W55 (Playback zoom) DSC-W35 A AE/AF lock lamp/Self-timer lamp B Flash charging lamp/Record lamp C Speaker D Finder E LCD screen (16)
  • Page 11 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 in the following situations: – USB connection with a computer – AV connection with a TV –...

  • Page 12: Indicators On The Screen

    Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images When shooting movies Display Indication Battery remaining AE/AF lock Recording mode ( White balance (36) STBY Standby/Recording a movie Mode dial (Scene Selection) (18) Mode dial (Program Auto) (18) Camera mode (19)
  • Page 13 Indicators on the screen Display Indication Image size • is displayed only when the Multi Burst is activated. 16:9 FINE 1 6 0 FINE STD Image quality Recording folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity Remaining “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 14 Indicators on the screen When playing back still images When playing back movies Display Indication Battery remaining Recording mode ( Image size 16:9 FINE 1 6 0 Playback mode (28) (43) Protect Print order (DPOF) mark (87) Change folder • This does not appear when using internal memory.
  • Page 15 C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (100) 00:00:12 Counter Display Indication PictBridge connecting • Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W55)/USB cable (DSC-W35), while the icon is displayed. +2.0EV Exposure Value ISO number Metering mode Flash White balance Shutter speed F3.5...

  • Page 16: Changing The Screen Display

    Indicators on • Press DISP (Screen display switch) button longer to select the brightness of the LCD backlight (DSC-W55 only). • When you set the histogram display to on, image information is displayed during playback. • The histogram does not appear in the following...

  • Page 17: Using The Internal Memory

    Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 56 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. • Movies with the image size set to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using the internal memory. Internal memory On image data stored in the internal memory...

  • Page 18: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Control button Still image shooting modes Auto Adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. Program Auto mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).

  • Page 19: Shooting Images Easily (Auto Adjustment Mode)

    Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Microphone v/V/b/B button z button Control button (Image Size) button Select a mode with the mode dial. Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select Movie: Select Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. Shoot with the shutter button.
  • Page 20 Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Movie: Press the shutter button fully down. To stop recording, press 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.
  • Page 21 Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press ( ) 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 Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.
  • Page 22 Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Using the self-timer Press ) on the control 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.
  • Page 23 Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) EV (Adjusting the exposure manually) Press ) on the control button, then press v (Brighter)/V (Darker) to adjust. To turn off the bar displayed, press the Toward – • For details on the exposure, see page 7. •...
  • Page 24 Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) To change the image size (Image Size), and then press v/V to select the size. Press For details on the image size, see page 9. The default settings are marked with Image size 7M (3072×2304) (3072×2048) 5M (2592×1944) 3M (2048×1536)

  • Page 25: Shooting Still Images (Scene Selection)

    Shooting still images (Scene selection) Select the desired mode of Scene Selection ( the mode dial. • For details on modes, see the next page. Shoot with the shutter button. To cancel the Scene Selection Set the mode dial to other than the mode of Scene Selection. Shutter button Mode dial ) with...
  • Page 26 Shooting still images (Scene selection) Scene Selection modes The following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions. High Sensitivity Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. Soft Snap Allows you to shoot skin colors in brighter and warmer tones for more beautiful pictures.
  • Page 27 Shooting still images (Scene selection) Functions that cannot be combined with Scene Selection For shooting 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.

  • Page 28: Viewing/Deleting Images

    Viewing/deleting images v/V/b/B button z button Control button (Delete) button 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. Select an image with b/B on the control button.
  • Page 29 Viewing/deleting images Viewing an index screen Slide (Index) lever and select an image with v/V/b/B. To display the next (previous) index screen, 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.

  • Page 30: Using The Menu

    Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button z button Control button Recording: Turn on the camera, then set the mode dial. Playback: Press Different items are available depending on the position of the mode dial and Recording/Playback mode. Press MENU to display the menu. Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button.

  • Page 31: Menu Items

    Menu items Menu for shooting (page 32) The menu items available vary depending on the mode dial position and settings. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. COLOR (Color Mode) 9 (Focus) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) (Interval) (Flash Level)

  • Page 32: Shooting Menu

    Shooting menu 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) Sepia (SEPIA) Natural (NATURAL) Rich (RICH) Normal •...

  • Page 33: Focus): Changing The Focus Method

    Shooting menu 9 (Focus): Changing the focus method You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. (unlimited distance) 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m 0.5m Center AF Multi AF (Multipoint AF) (Still image (Movie...
  • Page 34 Shooting menu z If the subject is out of focus When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame (or 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.

  • Page 35: (Metering Mode): Selecting The Metering Mode

    Shooting menu (Metering Mode): Selecting the metering mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Spot (Spot metering) Center (Center-weighted metering) ( Multi (Multi-pattern metering) • For details on the exposure, see page 7. •...

  • Page 36: Wb (White Bal): Adjusting The Color Tones

    Shooting menu 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 ( Incandescent (n) Fluorescent ( Cloudy ( For details on the operation 1 page 30 Adjusts for the flash conditions.

  • Page 37: Iso: Selecting A Luminous Sensitivity

    Shooting menu Daylight ( Auto • For details on the white balance, see page 8. • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select [Fluorescent] ( • Except in [Flash] ( ) modes, [WB] is set to [Auto] when the flash strobes.

  • Page 38: (P.quality): Selecting The Still Image Quality

    Shooting menu (P.Quality): Selecting the still image quality Selects the still image quality. Fine (FINE) Standard (STD) For details on the operation 1 page 30 Records with high quality (low compression). • When the mode dial is , the quality of a still image is [Fine]. Records with standard quality (high compression).

  • Page 39: Mode (Rec Mode): Selecting The Continuous Shooting Method

    Shooting menu Mode (REC Mode): Selecting the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. Multi Burst ( Burst ( Normal On the [Multi Burst] • You can successively play back images shot in the Multi Burst mode using the following procedures: –...
  • Page 40 Shooting menu • You may not be able to shoot images in the Multi Burst mode depending on the Scene mode (page 27). On the [Burst] • When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded. •...

  • Page 41: (Interval): Selecting The Frame Interval In The [Multi Burst] Mode

    Shooting menu (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") (Flash Level): Adjusting the amount of flash light Adjusts the amount of flash light. + ( +) Normal –...

  • Page 42: (Contrast): Adjusting The Contrast Of The Image

    Shooting menu (Contrast): Adjusting the contrast of the image Toward – Adjusts the contrast of the image. Normal – ( (Sharpness): Adjusting the sharpness of the image Toward – Adjusts the sharpness of the image. Normal – ( (Setup): Changing Setup items See page 50.

  • Page 43: Viewing Menu

    Viewing menu The default settings are marked with (Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back when using the camera with “Memory Stick Duo”. Cancel 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the control button. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
  • Page 44 Viewing menu 3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image. 4 To protect other images, select the desired image with b/B, then press z. To protect images in index mode 1 Slide (Index) lever to display the index screen.

  • Page 45: Dpof: Adding A Print Order Mark

    Viewing 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 Select [Off] with , then press • Note that formatting the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” erases all the data stored on the recording media, even if the images are protected, and these images cannot be restored.

  • Page 46: (Resize): Changing The Image Size Of A Recorded Image

    Viewing menu 1 Select [Interval], [Repeat] and [Image] with v/V/b/B on the control button. 2 Select [Start] with V/B, then press z. The slide show starts. To end the slide show, press z pause the slide show. Select [Exit] with V, then press z. •...

  • Page 47: (Rotate): Rotating A Still Image

    Viewing menu (Rotate): Rotating a still image Cancel 1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ ] (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z. ] with v, then rotate the image with b/B. 4 Select [ 5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
  • Page 48 Viewing menu Example: Cutting a movie numbered 101_0002 This section describes an example of dividing a movie numbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration. 101_0001 101_0002 1 Cutting scene A. 101_0002 Divide 101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005. 2 Cutting scene B.

  • Page 49: (Setup): Changing Setup Items

    Viewing menu 5 Press z at the desired cutting point. • When you want to adjust the cutting point, select [c/C] (frame rewind/forward) and adjust the cutting point using b/B. • If you want to change the cutting point, select [Cancel]. The movie starts again. 6 Select [OK] with v/V, and press z.

  • Page 50: Using The Setup Screen

    Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. v/V/b/B button z button Control button Press MENU to display the menu. After pressing B on the control button, go to the press B again. Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set.

  • Page 51: Camera

    Camera The default settings are marked with AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single (S AF) Monitor (M AF) Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 3×). When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Smart (Smart zoom) Precision...

  • Page 52: Red Eye Reduction

    Camera • When you slide the zoom lever, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows. • The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The and AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame.

  • Page 53: Af Illuminator

    Camera AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark 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. The Auto •...

  • Page 54: Internal Memory Tool

    Internal Memory Tool This item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory, 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 Ready?”...

  • Page 55: Memory Stick Tool

    Memory Stick Tool This item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. A commercially available “Memory Stick Duo” is already formatted, and can be used immediately. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a “Memory Stick Duo”, including even protected images.

  • Page 56: Change Rec. Folder

    Memory Stick Tool For details 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 folder Select [Cancel] in step 1 or 2, then press z.

  • Page 57: Copy

    Memory Stick Tool Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”. 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” 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?”...

  • Page 58: Setup 1

    Setup 1 The 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 Normal • You can change the setting by pressing DISP (Screen display switch) button longer.

  • Page 59: Setup 2

    Series Reset 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 (DSC- W35). PictBridge Mass Storage Auto...

  • Page 60: Video Out

    Setup 2 Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to view images on a TV screen, check page 62 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.

  • Page 61: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen

    • If your TV has stereo input jacks, connect the audio plug (black) of the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W55) or the A/V cable (DSC- W35) to the left audio jack. Turn on the TV and set the TV/ video input switch to “video.”...
  • Page 62 If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC- W55) or the A/V cable (DSC-W35). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the...

  • Page 63: Using Your Computer

    Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using 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 •...

  • Page 64: Recommended Computer

    • When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Technical Support Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...

  • Page 65: Installing The Software (Supplied)

    [Next]. The [Location Settings] screen appears. Select the [Region] and [Country/ Area], then click [Next]. When the [Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Sony Picture Utility] appears, click [Next]. The “License Agreement” screen appears. Read the agreement carefully. If you...

  • Page 66: Copying Images To Your Computer

    (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 only). • When you copy images to your computer...
  • Page 67 Copying images to your computer Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer DSC-W55 2 To the multi connector 1 To a USB jack Cable for multi-use terminal DSC-W35 USB cable 2 To the jack 1 To the USB jack •...
  • Page 68 Copying images to your computer After making a USB connection in Stage 2, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] [OK] as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop. The “Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears.
  • Page 69 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.
  • Page 70 Copying images to your computer Double-click the [My Documents] folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste]. The image files are copied to the “My Documents” folder. • When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder, the overwrite confirmation message appears.
  • Page 71 Perform the procedures 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 •...
  • Page 72 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.

  • Page 73: Viewing Image Files Stored On A Computer With Your Camera (Using A "Memory Stick Duo")

    “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 the [sssMSDCF] folder in the [DCIM] folder, then click [Paste]. • sss stands for any number within the...

  • Page 74: Using The "Picture Motion Browser" (Supplied)

    • For details on the “Picture Motion Browser,” refer to the Help. To access the Help, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [Picture Motion Browser]. Starting and exiting the “Picture Motion Browser”...
  • Page 75 Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) Connect the camera to your computer with the cable for multi- use terminal (DSC-W55) or the USB cable (DSC-W35). After the camera is automatically detected, the [Import Images] screen is displayed. • If you use the Memory Stick slot, refer to page 66 first.
  • Page 76 Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) Year display screen Month display screen Hour display screen • To list images from a particular year or month, click that period on the left of the screen. Displaying individual images On the hour display screen, double-click a thumbnail to display the image by itself in a separate window.
  • Page 77 Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) Creating a data disc Images can be saved in CD or DVD as a data disc. CD burner drive or DVD burner drive • required. The following disc can be used for • creating a data disc. –CD–R/RW (12 cm) –DVD±R/RW (12 cm) –DVD+R DL (12 cm)

  • Page 78: Other Functions

    Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) Other functions Preparing images stored on the computer for viewing To view them, register the folder that contains the images as one of the “Viewed folders”. Click on the main screen, or choose [Register Folders to View] from the [File] menu.
  • Page 79 To uninstall the “Picture 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.

  • Page 80: Using Your Macintosh Computer

    Perform the same procedure as described in “Stage 1: Preparing the camera and the computer” on page 66. 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”...
  • Page 81 Perform the procedures 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 •...

  • Page 82: Printing Still Images

    Printing still images How to print still images When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before printing (page 97). Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 83) Printing directly using a “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 83: Printing Images Directly Using A Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera &...
  • Page 84 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the camera to the printer. DSC-W55 2 To the multi connector Cable for multi-use terminal 1 To the USB jack DSC-W35 USB cable...
  • Page 85 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 3: Printing Regardless of what the mode dial is set to, the print menu appears when you complete Stage 2. 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.
  • Page 86 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Select [OK] with V/B, then press The image is printed. • Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W55) or remove the USB cable (DSC-W35) while the (PictBridge Connecting) indicator appears on the screen.

  • Page 87: Printing At A Shop

    Printing at a shop You can take a “Memory Stick 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, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
  • Page 88 Printing at a shop Marking in index mode Display the index screen (page 29). Press MENU to display the menu. Select [DPOF] with b/B, then press z. Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot add a Folder]. Select the image you want to mark with v/V/b/B, then press z.

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    3 Initialize 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.

  • Page 90: Battery Pack And Power

    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.
  • Page 91 Troubleshooting The image size is set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of the following: • – Set the image size to other than [640(Fine)]. Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. – The camera stops partway through recording a movie. The camera stops recording automatically when the file size reaches approximately 2GB.
  • Page 92 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 only) (pages 16, 58). • The image is too dark. You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode •...

  • Page 93: Viewing Images

    This is not a malfunction. The recorded images are not affected. • Images 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.

  • Page 94: Deleting/Editing Images

    (page 66). Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] in the • Use the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) (DSC-W55) or the USB cable (supplied) • (DSC-W35) (page 67). Disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W55) or the USB cable (DSC-W35) from •...
  • Page 95 Your computer does not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and • your computer with the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W55) or the USB cable (DSC- W35) before you install the software (supplied). Delete the erroneously recognized device from your computer, then install the USB driver (see the next item).

  • Page 96: Picture Motion Browser

    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). •...

  • Page 97: Internal Memory

    Troubleshooting You have formatted a “Memory Stick Duo” by mistake. All the data on the “Memory Stick Duo” is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. We • recommend that you set the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick Duo” to the LOCK position to prevent accidental erasure (page 104).

  • Page 98: Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    • Set [USB Connect] to [PictBridge] in the • 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 supplied with the printer.

  • Page 99: Others

    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.

  • Page 100: Warning Indicators And Messages

    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: There is trouble with your camera’s •...
  • Page 101 Warning indicators and messages Memory Stick locked You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” • with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 104). No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick Delete unnecessary images or files...
  • Page 102 The data transmission to the printer may • not be completed yet. Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC- W55) or the USB cable (DSC-W35). Processing The printer is canceling the current print • job. You cannot print until it is finished.

  • Page 103: To Use Your Camera Abroad - Power Sources

    Others To use your camera 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, 50/60 Hz.

  • Page 104: On The "Memory Stick

    On the “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” functions.
  • Page 105 On the “Memory Stick” • Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” under the following conditions: – High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight – Locations exposed to direct sunlight –...

  • Page 106: On The Battery Pack

    On the battery pack On charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range.

  • Page 107: On The Battery Charger

    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 electrocution and burns.

  • Page 108: Index

    Index Index A/V cable...61 Adjusting EV ...23 AE/AF lock indicator ...34 AF Illuminator...53 AF lock ...34 AF Mode...51 AF range finder frame ...33 AF range finder frame indicator ...33 Aperture...7 Auto adjustment mode...19 Auto Focus ...6 Auto Review...53 B&W ...32 Battery charger ...107 Battery pack...106 Beach mode ...26...
  • Page 109 Index Language...58 LCD Backlight...58 LCD Screen ...16 M AF...51 Macintosh computer ...80 Recommended environment...80 Macro...21 Map View ...77 Mass Storage...59 “Memory Stick Duo”...104 Memory Stick Tool...55 Menu ...30 Items ...31 Shooting...32 Viewing ...43 Metering Mode ...35 Mode ...39 Monitor ...51 MPG...72 Multi AF ...33 Multi Burst...39...
  • Page 110 Index VGA ...24 Video Out ...60 Viewing menu ...43 Volume ...28 Warning indicators and messages...100 WB...36 White balance ...36 Windows computer...63 Recommended environment...64 Write-protect switch ...104 Zoom ...20...
  • Page 111 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

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