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Digital Still Camera/Cámara fotografía digital
Instruction Manual GB
Manual de instrucciones ES
DSC-W35/W55
For details on the advanced operations, please access
“Cyber-shot Handbook” contained on the supplied CD-
ROM via a computer.
Para obtener más detalles sobre las operaciones avanzadas,
consulte desde un ordenador la “Guía práctica de
Cyber-shot” incluida en el CD-ROM suministrado.
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for fut
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English IMPORTANT Owner’s Record SAFEGUARDS The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever For your protection, please read these safety you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this instructions completely before operating product. the appliance, and keep this manual for Model No. DSC-W35/W55 future reference. Serial No. ___________________________ Carefully observe all warnings, precautions
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long periods of time, unplug it from the wall [ Cleaning 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. or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. Service Installation [ Damage Requiring Service [ Water and Moisture Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer
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Read this first CAUTION For Customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you Replace the battery with the specified type may call: only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters For Customers in the U.S.A. and only. Canada [ Regulatory Information [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION Declaration of Conformity BATTERIES Trade Name: SONY Lithium-Ion batteries are Model No.: DSC-W5
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[ 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 equipment. using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). [ Note: [ Attention This equipment has been tested and found to The electromagnetic fields at the specific comply with the limits for a Class B digital freque
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Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or mark) must be used. 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
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Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................... 2 Read this first ............................................................................................ 4 Notes on using your camera .................................................................... 8 Getting started ................................................................................. 9 Checking the accessories supplied ...............................................
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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” while the access effective use. However, there may be some tiny lamp is lighted, as the internal memory data or black points and/or bright points (white, red, “Memory Stick Duo” data may be
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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) � Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) � Wrist strap (1) GB � CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software/ “Cyber-shot Handbook”) (1) � Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) DSC-W55 DSC-W35 Hook Hook Attach the strap
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1 Preparing the battery pack For customers in the USA and For customers other than those in the USA Canada and Canada Plug CHARGE lamp CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 1Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 2Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHARGE lamp lights on, and charging starts. When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Practical charge). If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour (until it is fully ch
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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. with the tip of the battery pack. GB 1Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. 2Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) all the way in until it clicks. 3Insert the battery pack. 4Close the battery/“Memo
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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” in once. � Never remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” when the access lamp is lit, otherwise the data may be destroyed. 12
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3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button Mode dial 1 23 Control button GB 1Select with the mode dial, then press the POWER button. 2Set the clock with the control button. 1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK] with B, then press z. [ To change the date and time Select [Clock Set] in the (Setup) screen (page 21). [ When you turn on the power � Unless you set the clock,
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Shooting images easily Microphone Finder Zoom lever Shutter button DISP (Screen display Mode dial switch) button Control button Tripod receptacle (bottom) (Image Size) button 1Select a mode with the mode dial. Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select . Movie: Select . 2Hold 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. 3Shoot with the shutter button. Still image: AE/AF lock indicat
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[ Selecting the mode dial [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Set the mode dial to the desired function. : Auto Adjustment Press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly Allows easy shooting with the settings until the desired mode is selected. adjusted automatically. (No indicator): Flash Auto : Program Auto Strobes when there is insufficient light or Allows you to shoot with the exposure backlight (default setting) adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed : Flash forced o
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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. FINE 640 : 640(Fine) Display on TV (high Toward +: Brightens an image. quality) Toward –: Darkens an image. STD : Display on TV (standard) 640 640(Standard) To turn off the EV adjustment bar, press the b button again. 160 : 160 For E-mail [ DISP Changing the screen [ On the recordable number of still display images and recordable time of Each time you press t
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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 1Press (Playback) button. � If you press (Playback) button when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on in the GB playback mode. If you press again, switches to recording mode. 2Select an image with b/B on the control button. Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playbac
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[ To delete images in index mode 1 While an index screen is displayed, press (Delete) and select [Select] with v/V on the control button, then press z. 2 Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z to display the (Delete) indicator on the selected image. 3Press (Delete). 4 Select [OK] with B, then press z. [ To view images on TV screen Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W55) or the A/V cable (DSC-W35). DSC-W55 To audio/video input jac
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Indicators on the screen Everytime you press the DISP (Screen A display switch) button, the display data and Battery remaining indicator is turned on and off (page 16). z AE/AF lock [ When shooting still images M Recording mode WB White balance STBY Standby/Recording a movie REC Mode dial (Scene Selection) Mode dial (Program Auto) Camera mode SL Flash mode Flash charging [ When shooting movies Zoom scaling 1.3 GB Red-eye reduction Sharpness Contrast AF illuminator ON Metering
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B 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected Macro folder S AF AF M AF mode 00:00:12 Counter AF range finder frame indicator D 1.0m Focus preset distance Vibration warning EV adjustment bar E Low battery warning PictBridge connecting +2.0EV Exposure Value Metering mode V Darker Adjusting EV v Brighter Flash 101-0012 Folder-file number White balance WB Playback bar + Spot metering cross hair C AF range finder frame PictBridge connecting Image size 7M 3:2 5M 3M 2M 1M
