Sony DSC-W550 User Guide
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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.
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.
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.
A message will be displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off or you
can no longer record movies.
movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera.
A message will be displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off or you
can no longer record movies.
Warning on copyright
Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the
copyright laws.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the
copyright laws.
No compensation for damaged content or recording failure
Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content
due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc.
due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc.
Cleaning the camera surface
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe
the surface with a dry cloth. To prevent damage to the finish or casing:
– Do not expose the camera to chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol,
the surface with a dry cloth. To prevent damage to the finish or casing:
– Do not expose the camera to chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol,
disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide.
Recommended computer environment (Macintosh)
OS (pre-installed):
USB connection: Mac OS X (v 10.3 to v 10.6)
PMB Portable: Mac OS X* (v 10.4 to v 10.6)
* Macintosh equipped with Intel processor
USB connection: Mac OS X (v 10.3 to v 10.6)
PMB Portable: Mac OS X* (v 10.4 to v 10.6)
* Macintosh equipped with Intel processor
On Illustrations
Illustrations used in this manual are of the DSC-W530 unless noted otherwise.
On use and care
Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as
hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens.