SPECIFICATIONS [Power, general] Camera Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1, 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V [System] Power consumption (during shooting with the Image device: 7.20 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, LCD screen on): Primary color filter 1.0 W Total pixel number of camera: Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Approx.
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MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
Description on Self-diagnosis Display Self-diagnosis display • C: ss: ss You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself. (However, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility when you cannot recover from the camera malfunction.) • E: ss: ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
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Ver 1.2 2007.06 ACCESSORIES Note: • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items. • The parts numbers of such as a cabinet are also appeared in this section. Refer to the parts number mentioned below the name of parts to order.
The model and serial numbers are located on the SAFEGUARDS bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-W35/W55 For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating Serial No.
Cleaning long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Unplug the set from the wall outlet before This will prevent damage to the set due to cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners lightning and power-line surges.
BATTERIES Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Lithium-Ion batteries are Model No.: DSC-W55 recyclable. Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, used rechargeable batteries to San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.
CAUTION For Customers in Europe You are cautioned that any changes or This product has been tested and found compliant modifications not expressly approved in this with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for manual could void your authority to operate this using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 equipment.
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If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..............2 Read this first .................... 4 Notes on using your camera ..............8 Getting started ................. 9 Checking the accessories supplied ............9 1 Preparing the battery pack ..............10 2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) ..11 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ..........
Notes on using your camera Internal memory and “Memory Notes on the LCD screen Stick Duo” back up • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery 99.99% of the pixels are operational for pack or “Memory Stick Duo”...
Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSG/BC-CSGB/BC- • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) CSGC (1) (DSC-W55) • USB cable (1) (DSC-W35) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) • A/V cable (1) (DSC-W35) •...
(wall socket). • When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the battery pack from the battery charger. • Designed for use with compatible Sony batteries.
2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) Terminal side DSC-W55 DSC-W35 Battery/“Memory Insert the “Memory Battery eject lever Stick Duo” Stick Duo” with the Insert the battery pack while cover terminal side facing pressing the battery eject lever the lens.
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To remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. “Memory Stick Duo” Battery pack Make sure that the access lamp is Slide the battery eject lever. not lit, then push the “Memory Stick • Be sure not to drop the battery pack. Duo”...
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button Mode dial Control button Select with the mode dial, then press the POWER button. Set the clock with the control button. Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z.
Shooting images easily Finder Microphone Zoom lever Shutter button DISP (Screen display Mode dial switch) button Control button Tripod receptacle (bottom) (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. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame.
Selecting the mode dial Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Set the mode dial to the desired function. Auto Adjustment Press ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically.
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Movies EV (Adjusting the exposure) Press b ( ) on the control button, then Image size Guidelines press v/V to adjust the exposure. : 640(Fine) Display on TV (high FINE Toward +: Brightens an image. quality) Toward –: Darkens an image. Display on TV (standard) To turn off the EV adjustment bar, press the 640(Standard)
Viewing/deleting images (Index)/ (playback zoom) lever (playback zoom) lever A/V OUT jack (Playback) button (DSC-W35) Control button Multi connector (bottom) (DSC-W55) (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.
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To delete images in index mode (Delete) and select [Select] with v/V on While an index screen is displayed, press the control button, then press z. Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z to display the (Delete) indicator on the selected image.
Indicators on the screen Everytime you press the DISP (Screen display switch) button, the display data and Battery remaining indicator is turned on and off (page 16). AE/AF lock When shooting still images Recording mode White balance STBY Standby/Recording a movie Mode dial (Scene Selection) Mode dial (Program Auto)
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12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected Macro folder AF mode S A F M AF 00:00:12 Counter AF range finder frame indicator 1.0m Focus preset distance Vibration warning EV adjustment bar Low battery warning PictBridge connecting +2.0EV Exposure Value Metering mode V Darker Adjusting EV...
Changing the settings – Menu/Setup (Playback) button Mode dial MENU button Control button 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. Press MENU to display the menu.
For details on the operation 1 page 21 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode dial position and menu settings. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Menu for shooting COLOR (Color Mode) Changes the vividness of the image or adding special effects. 9 (Focus) Changes the focus method.
For details on the operation 1 page 21 Setup items Camera AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. Function Guide Displays the description of functions when you operate the camera. Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash.
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For details on the operation 1 page 21 Setup 1 LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the (DSC-W55 only) camera with battery pack. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Language Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages.
Enjoying your computer You can display images shot with the camera on the computer. Also, you can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. For details, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook.” Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) For Windows users...
Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of – The flash strobes once every two times. images that can be recorded/viewed and the – The power turns on and off once every ten times.
Number of still images and recording time of movies The number of still images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions and recording medium. • For details on the image size, see page 16. The approximate number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on the lower line.) (Units: Images)
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• Recordable movie file size is up to approx. 2 GB for each file. If the size reaches approx. 2 GB, the camera stops recording automatically. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size.
3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 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.
The battery remaining indicator is incorrect. This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one. Fully discharge and then charge • the battery pack to correct the display. The battery pack is discharged.
Precautions Do not use/store the camera in On operating temperatures the following places Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place 104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the that exceed this range is not recommended.
Specifications Camera Storage temperature: –20 to +60°C (–4 to +140°F) Dimensions: [System] DSC-W55 88.9×57.1×22.9 mm (3 1/2×2 1/4×29/32 Image device: 7.20 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Primary color filter DSC-W35 Total pixel number of camera: 89.8×59.1×22.9 mm (3 5/8×2 3/8×29/32 Approx.
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Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, , “Memory Stick Micro”, “MagicGate”, and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows and DirectX are either...
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