VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the menu Digital Still Camera Using the Setup screen Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-W35/W55 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook and “Instruction Manual” thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Notes on using your camera Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with your camera. Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast.
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................................................................
Table of contents Viewing menu .........................................................................................
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”) ...............................................................................
Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 18), the menus (page 30), and so on. 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.
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.
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 Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of light White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 36).
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. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels.
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
Identifying parts F DISP (Screen display switch) button (16) 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 – PictBridge connection with a printer • Press DISP (Screen display switch) button longer to select the brightness of the LCD backlight (DSC-W55 only). G MENU button (30) • Press MENU longer to display the (Setup) screen.
Indicators on the screen See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Display Indication Zoom scaling (20, 51) 1.
Indicators on the screen C Display Display Indication 3:2 5M Image size (24) 3M 2M 1M • VGA 16:9 7M FINE 640 STD 640 101 AF range finder frame (33) 1M is displayed only when the Multi Burst is activated. 160 FINE STD Image quality (38) Recording folder (55) E Display Indication Histogram (16, 23) • This does not appear when using internal memory.
Indicators on the screen When playing back still images A Display Indication Battery remaining Recording mode (18, 39) M 7M 3:2 5M 3M 2M 1M VGA FINE 640 Image size (24) 16:9 STD 640 160 Playback mode (28) Protect (43) - Print order (DPOF) mark When playing back movies (87) Change folder (43) • This does not appear when using internal memory. 1.
Indicators on the screen C Display 101 E Indication Indication Histogram (16, 23) Recording folder (55) • • This does not appear when using internal memory. 101 Display PictBridge connecting (84) Playback folder (43) • This does not appear when using internal memory.
Changing the screen display DISP (Screen display switch) button Each time you press the DISP (Screen display switch) button, the display changes as follows. Histogram on Indicators off LCD screen off Indicators on 16 Histogram display (page 23) • 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.
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. When a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo”. [Playback]: Images on the “Memory Stick Duo” are played back. [Menu, Setup, etc.
Basic Operations Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Mode dial t : Shooting movies page 19 Control button 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 value). Also you can select various settings using the menu.
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Microphone v/V/b/B button Finder Zoom lever Shutter button z button Mode dial Basic Operations Control button (Image Size) button 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 your side. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. Do not cover the microphone with your finger. 3 Shoot with the shutter button.
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.
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. Basic Operations (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 shoot the background that is out of flash light. : Flash forced off • The flash strobes twice.
Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Using the self-timer Press V ( ) 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. Self-timer lamp To cancel, press V again.
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 + z Adjusting EV (Exposure Value) by displaying a histogram A B Dark Bright Basic Operations • For details on the exposure, see page 7. • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments.
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 .
Shooting still images (Scene selection) Shutter button Mode dial , , , , , , ) with Basic Operations 1 Select the desired mode of Scene Selection ( the mode dial. • For details on modes, see the next page. 2 Shoot with the shutter button. To cancel the Scene Selection Set the mode dial to other than the mode of Scene Selection.
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. Twilight* Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Landscape Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot landscapes, etc.
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. When you press the button to select functions that cannot be combined with Scene Selection, a beep sounds.
Viewing/deleting images (Index)/ zoom) lever (Playback v/V/b/B button (Playback zoom) lever (Playback) button z button Control button (Delete) 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. 2 Select an image with b/B on the control button. Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.) Press B to fast forward, press b to rewind.
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. 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 indicator on the selected image.
Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button (Playback) button Mode dial MENU button z button Control 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/Playback mode. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button. • If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing b/B until the item appears on the screen.
Menu items For details on the operation 1 page 30 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. ( Mode dial position: COLOR (Color Mode) — 9 (Focus) — (Metering Mode) : available) Scene — — WB (White Bal) — (P.
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. Sepia (SEPIA) Sets the image to sepia color. Natural (NATURAL) Sets the image to quiet color. Rich (RICH) Sets the image to bright color.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 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 Focuses on the subject using a previously set distance to the subject. (Focus preset) • When shooting a subject through a net or through window glass, it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. In these cases, use of [Focus] is convenient. 0.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 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. 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).
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 (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) ( ) Measures only a part of the subject. • This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
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 this item when shooting movies. Incandescent (n) Adjusts for incandescent lighting or bright lighting, such as typically found in photography studios. Fluorescent ( Adjusts for fluorescent lighting.
Shooting menu Daylight ( Auto For details on the operation 1 page 30 ) Adjust for outdoors on a clear day, evening scenes, night scenes, neon signs, or fireworks. Adjusts the White Balance automatically. ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity Small number Using the menu • 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] ( ).
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). • When the mode dial is Standard (STD) 38 , the quality of a still image is [Fine]. Records with standard quality (high compression).
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 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 ( 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. • This is convenient for checking your form in sports, for example.
Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 • 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. • The recording interval is approximately 0.9 second. • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full, the Burst stops.
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") • Select [Multi Burst] in [Mode] first, then set the desired frame interval in [Interval]. When you select a function other than [Multi Burst], this function is unavailable. 1/30 (1/30") (Flash Level): Adjusting the amount of flash light + ( +) Toward +: Makes the flash level higher.
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 Toward – Toward + Adjusts the sharpness of the image. +( ) Toward +: Sharpens the image. Normal –( ) Toward –: Softens the image. (Setup): Changing Setup items See page 50.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 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”. OK 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.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 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. 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.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 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 Stick Duo” erases all the data stored on the recording media, even if the images are protected, and these images cannot be restored. • It may take some time to protect an image.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 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. • When pausing during the slide show, you can display the previous/next image with b/B. • The interval time is just a guideline, so it may vary depending on the image size, etc.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 (Rotate): Rotating a still image Rotates a still image. Rotates an image. See the following procedure. OK Determines the rotation. See the following procedure. Cancel Cancels rotation. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ 4 Select [ ] (Rotate) with b/B on the control button, then press z. ] with v, then rotate the image with b/B. 5 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z. Using the menu 1 Display the image to be rotated.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 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_0003 101_0001 1 3 2 101_0002 1 Cutting scene A. 1 A B 2 3 101_0002 Divide 101_0002 is divided into 101_0004 and 101_0005. 2 Cutting scene B. 101_0004 1 3 A 2 B 101_0005 Divide 101_0005 is divided into 101_0006 and 101_0007.
Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 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. 7 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The movie is cut.
Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. v/V/b/B button z button MENU button Control button 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 After pressing B on the control button, go to the (Setup) setting, then press B again. 3 Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set. The frame of the selected item turns yellow. 4 Press z to enter the setting. To turn off the (Setup) screen, press MENU.
Camera For details on the operation 1 page 50 The default settings are marked with . AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Single (S AF) Automatically adjusts the focus when the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. This mode is useful for shooting stationary subjects. Monitor (M 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.
Camera For details on the operation 1 page 50 • When you slide the zoom lever, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows. The W side of this line is the optical zoom area, and the T side is the digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator • 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.
Camera For details on the operation 1 page 50 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 ON indicator appears at this time. Auto Uses the AF illuminator. Off Does not use AF illuminator.
Internal Memory Tool For details on the operation 1 page 50 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?” appears. 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The format is complete.
Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation 1 page 50 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. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message “All data in Memory Stick will be erased Ready?” appears.
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. • You cannot select the “100MSDCF” folder as a recording folder. • You cannot move recorded images to a different folder.
Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation 1 page 50 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?” appears. 3 Select [OK] with v, then press z. Copying starts. To cancel the copying • Use a fully charged battery pack.
1 Setup 1 For details on the operation 1 page 50 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 Brightens. Normal • You can change the setting by pressing DISP (Screen display switch) button longer. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery pack charge faster. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
2 Setup 2 For details on the operation 1 page 50 The default settings are marked with . File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed. (When the replaced “Memory Stick Duo” contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed.
Setup 2 For details on the operation 1 page 50 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. NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA, Japan). PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe).
Viewing images on a TV screen Viewing images on a TV screen You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV. 1 Connect the camera to the TV. DSC-W55 2 Turn on the TV and set the TV/ video input switch to “video.” • For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 3 Press (Playback) button to turn on the camera.
Viewing images on a TV screen On TV color systems 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 (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 the camera is used.
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 Viewing images saved on your computer Viewing photos organized by date Editing images Displaying the shooting locations of still images on maps online.
Enjoying your Windows computer Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional • Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
Installing the software (supplied) You can install the software (supplied) using 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 (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears.
Copying images to your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows. For a computer with a Memory Stick slot Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Insert the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor in the computer and copy the images.
Copying images to your computer Stage 2: Connecting the camera and your computer DSC-W55 Access indicators* 2 To the multi connector 1 To a USB jack When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while. * During communication, the access indicators turn red. Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn white. • If “USB Mode Mass Storage” does not appear, set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 59).
Copying images to your computer 1 After making a USB connection in 3 Click the check box of unwanted 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. images to remove the checkmark so they are not copied, then click [Next]. 1 1 2 The “Picture Name and Destination” screen appears. 2 The “Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. 2 Click [Next].
Copying images to your computer 5 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I’m finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. 1 Double-click [My Computer] t [Removable Disk] t [DCIM]. 1 2 The “Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard” screen appears. 6 Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes. 2 Double-click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored. Then, right-click an image file to display the menu and click [Copy].
Copying images to your computer 3 Double-click the [My Documents] folder. Then, right-click on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste]. Stage 4: Viewing images on your computer This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the “My Documents” folder. 1 Click [Start] t [My Documents]. 1 2 2 The image files are copied to the “My Documents” folder.
Copying images to your computer To delete the USB connection 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 • Turning off the camera 1 Double-click Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo”.
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 files: MOV0ssss.MPG – Index image files that are recorded when you record movies: MOV0ssss.THM • For more information about folders, see pages 43 and 55.
Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”) This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains on a “Memory Stick Duo”, you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a “Memory Stick Duo”. • Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed.
Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. This section summarizes the “Picture Motion Browser” and gives the basic instructions. • The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting the “Picture Motion Browser” for the first time. Select [Start]. This function informs you of news, such as software updates. You can change the setting later.
Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) 2 Connect the camera to your computer with the cable for multiuse terminal (DSC-W55) or the USB cable (DSC-W35). After the camera is automatically detected, the [Import Images] screen is displayed. Viewing images 1 Checking imported images When importing is complete, the “Picture Motion Browser” starts. Thumbnails of the imported images are displayed. • The “My Pictures” folder is set as the default folder in “Viewed folders”.
Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) Year display screen 1 2 3 Displaying individual images On the hour display screen, double-click a thumbnail to display the image by itself in a separate window. 3 Month display screen 4 • You can edit displayed images by clicking the toolbar button. Displaying images in full-screen mode Hour display screen • To list images from a particular year or month, click that period on the left of the screen.
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) 1 Select images to save on the disc. • To select consecutive images, click the first image, then press and hold down “Shift” key while you click the last image.
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”. 1 Choose [Import Settings] t [Location for Imported Images] from the [File] menu. The “Location for Imported Images” screen is displayed. 1 Click on the main screen, or choose [Register Folders to View] from the [File] menu. The settings screen for “Viewed folders” registration is displayed.
Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) 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.
Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. • “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.
Using your Macintosh computer 4 View images on the computer. Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files to open that image file.
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) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Printing directly using a “Memory Stick” compliant printer You can print images with a “Memory Stick” 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 & Imaging Products Association) Stage 1: Preparing the camera Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer via a USB connection.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Connect the camera to the 2 Turn on your camera and the printer. After the connection is made, the indicator appears. printer. DSC-W55 2 To the multi connector Cable for multi-use terminal 1 To the USB jack DSC-W35 USB cable 2 To the jack (USB) 1 To the USB jack 84 The camera is set to playback mode, then an image and the print menu appear on the screen.
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. 2 Select print settings with v/V/b/B. 1 Select the desired printing method with v/V on the control button, then press z. [Index] [All In This Folder] Select [On] to print as an index image. Prints all the images in the folder. [Size] [DPOF image] Select the size of the printing sheet.
Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 3 Select [OK] with V/B, then press z. 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. indicator [Select] Selects images and prints all the selected images. Select the image you want to print with v/ V/b/B, then press z to display the mark. (Repeat this procedure to select other images.) Then, press MENU.
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. • You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera.
Printing at a shop To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8, then press z. Marking in index mode To remove the mark in index mode 1 Display the index screen Select the images from which you want to remove the mark in step 5, then press z. (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, then press z.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 90 to 99. If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 100. 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one minute, and turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 58). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
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 discharged. Install charged battery pack. • The battery pack is dead (page 106). Replace it with a new one. • Use a recommended battery pack. The power turns off suddenly.
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. The subject is not visible on the screen. • Your camera is set to the Playback mode. Press (Playback) button to change to the recording mode (page 28).
Troubleshooting The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. • (Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode) is selected in the Scene mode (page 27). The date and time are not displayed. • While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback. Cannot insert dates on images. • This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images (page 98). You can print or save images with the date using “Picture Motion Browser” (page 78).
Troubleshooting Dots appear and remain on the screen. • This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 2). The image seen through the finder does not indicate the actual recordable range. • The parallax phenomenon is occurring when the subject is close. To confirm the recordable range, use the LCD screen. Cannot shoot images in succession. • The internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 28). • The battery level is low. Install charged battery pack.
Troubleshooting Deleting/Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image. • Cancel the protection (page 44). • 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). You have deleted an image by mistake. • Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it.
Troubleshooting • Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB connectors of your computer. • Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device (page 67). • The software (supplied) is not installed. Install the software (page 65).
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 not displayed correctly with “Picture Motion Browser.” • Make sure the folder of the images is registered in “Viewed folders”.
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). Internal memory Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory. • There is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camera. Remove it.
Troubleshooting • When you print images at a shop, images can be printed with the date if you ask them to do so. PictBridge compliant printer A connection cannot be established. • The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not. • Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera.
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 of the printer. Change the setting of either the camera (page 85) or the printer. Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing. • Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation.
Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display Messages If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your camera has a selfdiagnosis display. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera. 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. If the following messages appear, follow the instructions.
Warning indicators and messages Memory Stick locked Cannot record • You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” • The camera cannot record images in the with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 104). selected folder. Select a different folder (page 56). No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick • Delete unnecessary images or files (page 28).
Warning indicators and messages Enable printer to connect • [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], • The data transmission to the printer may however the 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 supplied with the printer. not be completed yet.
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. • Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction.
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.
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 – Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present • Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.
On the battery pack On charging the battery pack On battery life 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. • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes.
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. • Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you leave the charged battery pack in the charger, battery life may be shortened.
Index Index A Computer ............................. 63 Flash forced off ....................21 A/V cable..............................61 Copying images ...... 66, 80 Flash forced on ..................... 21 Adjusting EV ........................23 Macintosh ..................... 80 Flash Level ...........................41 AE/AF lock indicator ...........34 Recommended environment ............ 64, 80 Flash mode ...........................21 Software........................ 65 Focus ...........
Index Language...............................58 PAL ...................................... 60 Setup .........................42, 49, 50 LCD Backlight......................58 PC......................................... 63 Camera ..........................51 LCD Screen ..........................16 PictBridge....................... 59, 83 Internal Memory Tool ...54 Picture Motion Browser ....... 74 Memory Stick Tool .......55 M Pixel ....................................... 9 Setup 1..............
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 ....................................
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