User manual SONY DSC-W550

[. . . ] 4-264-972-11(1) Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual DSC-W530/W550 English Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. ______________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet. CAUTION [ Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. [. . . ] · You is partially charged. 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). · If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour after the CHARGE lamp turns off, the charge will last slightly longer (full charge). x Charging time Full charge time: approx. 185 min. Notes · The above charging times apply when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances. · Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (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. · Be sure to use the battery pack or the battery charger of the genuine Sony brand. GB 9 x Battery life and number of still images you can record/view DSC-W550 Battery life: approx. 5, 600 images (viewing) DSC-W530 Battery life: approx. 5, 800 images (viewing) Note · The number of still images that can be recorded is based on the CIPA standard, and is for shooting under the following conditions. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) ­ DISP (Screen Display Settings) is set to [Normal]. mode, instructions on GB 13 Shooting still images/movies Shutter button W: zoom out T: zoom in Mode switch : Still image : Movie Shooting still images button halfway down to focus. 1 Press the shutterfocus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. When the image is in 2 Press the shutter button fully down. Shooting movies button fully down to start recording. 1 Press the shutter to adjust the zoom before recording. · Use the zoom button 2 Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording. Note · The operating sound of the lens is recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie. GB 14 Viewing images W: zoom out T: zoom in (Playback) Control button (Delete) Select images: B (next)/b (previous) Set: z (Playback) 1 Press the shot is displayed. button. · The last image x Selecting next/previous image Select an image with B (next)/b (previous) on the control button. Press z in the center of the control button to view movies. x Deleting an image 1 Press (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with v on the control button, then press z. x Returning to shooting images Press the shutter button halfway down. GB 15 List of icons displayed on the screen (When shooting still images) 125 F2. 7 +2. 0EV Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Value AF range finder frame indicator C A Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size Scene Selection Shooting mode Scene Recognition icon White balance Metering Mode Vibration warning Scene Recognition DRO Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator C:32:00 96 100Min Recording folder Number of recordable images Recordable time Recording Media (Memory card, internal memory) Flash mode Red-eye reduction Flash charging D Self-timer Self-diagnosis display Face Detection Burst Settings Overheating warning AF range finder frame Spot metering cross hair Zoom scaling ×1. 4 B z ISO400 GB AE/AF lock ISO number NR slow shutter 16 Introduction of other functions Other functions used when shooting or playing back can be operated using the control button or MENU button on the camera. This camera is equipped with a Function Guide that allows you to easily select from the functions. While displaying the guide, try the other functions. Control button MENU Function Guide x Control button DISP (Screen Display Settings): Allows you to change the screen display. (Self-Timer): Allows you to use the self-timer. (Smile Shutter): Allows you to use the Smile Shutter mode. (Flash): Allows you to select a flash mode for still images. x Menu Items Shooting REC Mode Scene Selection Easy Mode Shooting Direction Image Size Burst Settings EV ISO White Balance Select recording mode. [. . . ] This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired. On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera. Carl Zeiss lens · The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany. GB 20 Notes on the LCD screen and lens · The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99. 99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process, and do not affect the recording. On camera's temperature Your camera and battery may get warm due to continuous use, but it is not a malfunction. On the overheat protection Depending on the camera and battery temperature, you may be unable to record movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera. [. . . ]