DSC-W530/W550 | Sony DSCW530 instruction

Cyber-shot User Guide

Operation Search

Before Use

Shooting

Viewing

Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Viewing images on a TV

Using with your computer

Printing

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Precautions/About this camera

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DSC-W530/W550

User Guide

Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera.

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DSC-W530/W550 Operation Search Operation Search Using the wrist strap How to use this User GuideUsing the internal memory Before Use Shooting Viewing still images ViewingDeleting images Viewing movies Using Menu items Shooting Using Menu items ShootingMenu items Shooting Shooting Menu list Using Menu items Viewing Using Menu items ViewingMenu items Viewing Playback Menu list Changing settings Viewing an image on a Standard Definition SD TV Viewing images on a TV Using the software Using with your computerConnecting the camera to the computer Uploading images to a media service Printing still images Printing If you have problems TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Smile Shutter Self-Timer Changing settings PMB Picture Motion Browser Installing PMB Windows On cleaning Search by Operation Initializing settings Changing clock settingsDisplaying enlarged images Editing images Selecting a topic to display How to use this User Guide Returning to a previous Changing the font sizePrinting out a Marks and notations used in this User Guide Back to top Images used in this User Guide Images used in this User GuideIllustrations used in this User Guide Names of parts Menu on Menu off List of icons displayed on the screen List of shooting mode iconsDisplay Indication REC Display List of viewing mode icons ISO400 Flash mode White balance ISO number Using the wrist strap Using the internal memory Shooting still images Related Topic Zoom Shooting movies List of mode switch functions On Scene Recognition Intelligent Auto Program Auto Scene Selection Back to top Tips for preventing blur SteadyShotCamera shake Subject blur Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation Tips for shooting a panorama image Sweep Panorama Related Topic Movie Mode Functions not available in some REC modes Disp Screen Display Settings Back to top Flash When the White circular spots appears in flash photos Button. Details Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Back to top Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Self-Timer Back to top Viewing still images To save enlarged images Playback zoom Displaying images of the desired folder Image Index Menu Delete button Viewing movies Control button Playback feature Operation button Action Scrolling the panorama images for display Using Menu items Shooting REC Mode Scene Selection Back to top Shooting functions available in Easy Mode Shooting Easy Mode Related Topic Shooting Direction On image quality and image size Image Size Image size in Easy Mode Image size when shooting still imagesImage size when shooting Sweep Panorama Image Usage guidelines No. Printing Size Images Movie image size Usage guidelines Image size when shooting movies Burst Settings Adjusting the exposure for better looking images High ISO sensitivity Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure IndexLow ISO sensitivity Effects of lighting conditions White Balance Back to top Focus Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Metering Mode Scene Recognition Advanced modeFirst Image Second Image Back to top Smile Detection Sensitivity Selecting the priority face Face Detection Back to top DRO Menu items Menu items not available in some REC modes Using Menu items Viewing Viewing functions available in Easy Mode Image SlideshowInterval Repeat Back to top Retouch Delete Protect To cancel the protection Clearing the Dpof mark Dpof Rotate Viewing images across multiple folders Select Folder Menu items Memory card Internal Memory Menu items that cannot be set according to recording media Changing camera settings Grid Line Disp. Resolution Size Total zoom scale Digital Zoom What causes the red-eye phenomenon? Red Eye ReductionOther ways to reduce red-eye 102 Beep Language Setting Function Guide Display color Power Save Initialize PAL Video Out PTP/MTP USB Connect LUN Setting Format On the folders Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Delete REC. Folder Copy File Number Date & Time Setting Viewing an image on a Standard Definition SD TV Recommended computer environment Windows Recommended computer environment Macintosh PMB Picture Motion Browser Sonypmb Installing PMB Windows Connecting the camera to the computer Importing images to a computer Windows Importing images to a computer without using PMB Importing images to a computer Macintosh Deleting the USB connection PMB Portable Starting up PMB Portable Windows Starting up PMB Portable Macintosh Printing still images Printing at a shop If you have problems Battery pack and power 135 Shooting still images/movies Close-up shoot function Macro does not work Flash does not workDate and time are not displayed on the LCD screen Cannot insert dates on images Cannot shoot images in succession Dots appear and remain on the screenSame image is shot several times Viewing images Cannot display images in index modeCannot play back images Date and time are not displayed Cannot delete an image Deleting Your computer does not recognize the camera ComputersCannot import images After making a USB connection, PMB Portable does not start Consult the computer or software manufacturer Cannot insert a memory card Memory cardYou have formatted a memory card by mistake Is inserted into the camera Internal memory Cannot play back or record images using the internal memoryCannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to Internal memory Cannot print images with the date Printing Others C32 Self-diagnosis displayC13 E61 E62 E91 Messages Vibration warning indicator Folder errorTurn the power off and on again Memory card locked Maximum number of images already selected VGA is not supported with this memory cardOperation cannot be executed in unsupported files No internal memory space remaining Delete all images? Precautions 152 Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery On the internal rechargeable backup battery On charging the battery pack Battery packEffective use of the battery pack About the remaining battery charge On battery life How to store the battery packCompatible battery pack Battery charger Memory card Memory Stick media type Recording/Playback Memory Stick media 159 Cleaning the LCD screen On cleaningCleaning the lens Cleaning the flash Internal memory Memory card formatted with this camera Number of still imagesApprox MB 16 GB 32 GB Qvga Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad On TV color systems Carl Zeiss lens License Trademarks