Sony DSC-H55 User Manual

© 2010 Sony Corporation 4-172-679-11(1)GBCyber-shot HandbookDSC-H55Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex10GBMENU/Settings SearchYou can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU b

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex100GBViewing an image on a TVYou can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV.Re

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex101GBYou can view an image recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High De

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex102GBIf you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and th

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex103GBUsing with your computer“PMB” and other applications are contained on the CD-ROM (suppl

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex104GBUsing the software1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex105GB1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM dri

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex106GBConnecting the camera to the computer1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex107GB1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first. Double-click the newly recognize

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex108GBUploading images to a media serviceThis camera has a built-in application “PMB Portable

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex109GB1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a Macintosh computer.When you connect th

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex11GBYou can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button.1 Press the (

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex110GBPrinting still imagesYou can print still images using the following methods.• Printing

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex111GB4 MENU t (Print) t desired mode t z on the control button5 Desired item t [Start] t z•

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex112GBTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.B

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex113GBThe remaining charge indicator is incorrect.• This phenomenon occurs when you use the c

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex114GBThe image is out of focus.• The subject is too close. When shooting, make sure to posit

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex115GBThe image colors are not correct.• Adjust the White Balance (page 50).White or purple s

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex116GBCannot display images in index mode.• Cancel the Easy Viewing mode if activated.Cannot

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex117GBAfter making a USB connection, “PMB Portable” does not start.• Set [LUN Settings] to [M

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex118GBSee “PictBridge-compliant printer” together with the following items.Cannot print an im

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex119GBCannot insert the date or print images in the index mode.• The printer does not provide

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex12GBYou can change the settings on the (Settings) screen.1 Press the MENU button to displa

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex120GBWarning indicators and messagesIf a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex121GBCamera overheatingAllow it to cool• The camera temperature has risen. The power may tur

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex122GBCannot create more folders• The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the m

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex123GBProcessing...• The printer is canceling the current print job. You cannot print until i

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex124GB• When you record movies for a long time, the camera temperature rises. In this case, s

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex125GB“Memory Stick Duo” mediaA “Memory Stick Duo” media is a compact, portable IC recording

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex126GBNotes on using the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold separately)• To use a “Memory

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex127GBBattery packOn charging the battery pack• We recommend charging the battery pack in an

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex128GBBattery charger• NP-BG type, NP-FG type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex129GBIndexAAdvanced Sports Shooting...26AF Illuminat

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex13GB• [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode.•

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex130GBLLandscape ...

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex131GBVVGA ...

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex132GBNotes on the License“C Library”, “Expat”, “zlib”, “dtoa”, “pcre” and “libjpeg” software

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex14GBIdentifying partsA Shutter buttonB Mode dial (17)C For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever (29)Fo

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex15GBList of icons displayed on the screenIcons are displayed on the screen to indicate the c

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex16GBBCD Zoom scalingPictBridge connectingProtectPrint order (DPOF)Playback zoom View Mode

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex17GBUsing the mode dialSet the mode dial to the desired function. (Movie Mode)Allows you to

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex18GBUsing the internal memoryThe camera has approximately 45 MB of internal memory. This mem

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex19GBIntelligent Auto AdjustmentAllows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted au

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex2GBHow to use this handbookClick on a button at upper right to jump to the corresponding pag

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex20GBEasy ShootingAllows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex21GBzOn Easy Viewing modeWhen you press the (Playback) button with the mode dial set to

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex22GBProgram AutoAllows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutt

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex23GBManual Exposure ShootingYou can shoot at your favorite exposure by manually setting the

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex24GBSweep PanoramaAllows you to create a panoramic image from composed images.1 Set the mode

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex25GBzChanging the shooting direction or image size of a panoramic imageShooting Direction: M

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex26GBScene SelectionAllows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.1 Set the

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex27GB• When you shoot images using (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight) or (Fireworks) mode,

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex28GBMovie ModeAllows you to record movies.1 Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode).2 Press the

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex29GBZoomYou can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enla

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex3GBNotes on using the cameraNotes on the types of memory card that you can use (sold separat

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex30GBDISP (Screen Display Settings)1 Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control butt

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex31GBA histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The graph display indicates a

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex32GBFlash1 Press (Flash) on the control button.2 Select the desired mode with the control

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex33GBSmile ShutterWhen the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.1 Pr

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex34GBSelf-Timer1 Press (Self-Timer) on the control button.2 Select the desired mode with th

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex35GBViewing still images1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.2 Select

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex36GBPlayback zoomPlays back the enlarged image.1 Turn the (Playback zoom) lever to (T) dur

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex37GBImage IndexDisplays multiple images at the same time.1 Press the (Playback) button to

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex38GBDeleteAllows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex39GBViewing movies1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.2 Select a movi

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex4GBOn moisture condensation• If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm locatio

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex40GBShooting DirectionSets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot a Sweep Panorama i

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex41GBImage SizeThe image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex42GBThe larger the image size, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data u

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex43GBzOn “image quality” and “image size”A digital image is made up of a collection of small

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex44GBFlashIn Easy Shooting mode, you can select the Flash setting also from the MENU button.1

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex45GBBurst SettingsYou can select single-image mode or burst mode.1 MENU t (Burst Settings)

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex46GBBracket SettingsYou can set the type of the bracket shooting. In the bracket shooting mo

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex47GBEVYou can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex48GBISOAdjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto, Manual Expos

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex49GBzHints for preventing blurEven though the camera is steady, the subject moves during the

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex5GBTable of contentsNotes on using the cameraHow to use this handbook·······················

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex50GBWhite BalanceAdjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex51GB1 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the same lighti

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex52GBFocusYou can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the prope

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex53GBzFocusing on subjects near the edge of the screenIf the subject is out of focus, do as f

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex54GBMetering ModeSelects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex55GBScene RecognitionIn Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode, the camera automatically detects s

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex56GBzShooting twice, choosing the best image later - it’s more convenient! ([Advanced])In [A

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex57GBSmile Detection SensitivitySets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detect

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex58GBFace DetectionDetects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure,

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex59GBzSelecting the priority faceNormally the camera automatically selects the face to focus

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex6GBViewingViewing still images············································· 35Playback zoom·

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex60GBDROIn Program Auto or Manual Exposure Shooting mode, the camera analyzes the shooting sc

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex61GBAnti BlinkWhen Scene Selection is set to (Soft Snap) while you are shooting an image,

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex62GBSteadyShotIn Movie Mode, you can vary the strength of SteadyShot.1 Set the mode dial to

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex63GBSlideshowImages are automatically played back in succession.1 Press the (Playback) but

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex64GB1 MENU t (Slideshow) t [Slideshow with music] t z on the control buttonDisplays the set

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex65GBMusicSpecifies the music to be played during slideshows. You can select more than one ba

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex66GBView ModeAllows you to select the display format for images.1 Press the (Playback) but

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex67GBRetouchRetouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file. The original image is reta

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex68GBDeleteAllows you to select unwanted images for deletion.You can also delete images using

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex69GBProtectProtects recorded images against accidental erasure.The mark is displayed for r

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex7GBPrintingPrinting still images ··········································· 110Troubleshoot

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex70GBDPOFDPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the image

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex71GBRotateRotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in verti

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex72GBSelect FolderWhen multiple folders are created in a memory card, this selects the folder

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex73GBAF IlluminatorThe AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject i

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex74GBGrid LineWith reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex75GBDisp. ResolutionSelects the display quality on the LCD screen for shooting.1 Set the cam

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex76GBDigital ZoomSelects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical z

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex77GBAuto OrientationWhen the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the cam

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex78GBRed Eye ReductionThe flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-e

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex79GBBlink AlertWhen an image with the subject’s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex8GBOperation SearchLeaving the settings to the cameraIntelligent Auto Adjustment············

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex80GBBeepSelects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera.1 MENU t (Setti

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex81GBLanguage SettingSelects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex82GBFunction GuideYou can select whether or not the function guide is displayed when you ope

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex83GBDemo ModeYou can set whether to use a demonstration of the Smile Shutter and Scene Recog

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex84GBInitializeInitializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this funct

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex85GBCOMPONENTSelects the video output signal type from SD and HD(1080i) when you connect the

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex86GBVideo OutSets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex87GBUSB ConnectSelects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex88GBLUN SettingsSets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer scre

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex89GBDownload MusicYou can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex9GBShooting in dark placesHigh Sensitivity··················································

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex90GBFormat MusicYou can delete all the background music files stored in the camera. It can b

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex91GBPower SaveSets the time until the screen darkens, and the camera turns off. If you do no

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex92GBFormatFormats the memory card or the internal memory. When you use a memory card with th

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex93GBCreate REC.FolderCreates a folder in the memory card for recording images.Images are rec

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex94GBChange REC.FolderChanges the folder in the memory card that is currently used for record

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex95GBDelete REC.FolderDeletes a folder for recording images in the memory card.1 MENU t (Set

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex96GBCopyCopies all images in the internal memory to a memory card.1 Insert a memory card wit

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex97GBFile NumberSelects the method used to assign file numbers to images.1 MENU t (Settings)

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex98GBArea SettingAdjusts the time to the local time of a selected area.1 MENU t (Settings) t

Table of contentsOperation SearchMENU/Settings SearchIndex99GBDate & Time SettingSets the date and time again.1 MENU t (Settings) t (Clock Sett