Sony DSC-H7/B Instruction Manual
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1. Battery charger BC CSG BC CSGB e Shoulder strap 1 aE e Remote Control 1 BC CSGC 1 Power cord mains lead 1 not supplied in the USA and Canada e Rechargeable battery pack NP BG1 1 Battery case 1 e Lens cap 1 Lens cap strap 1 R OPO Se e USB A V cable for multi use terminal 1 Cc e CD ROM Cyber shot application software Cyber shot Handbook Cyber shot Step up Guide 1 Instruction Manual this manual 1 Attaching the shoulder strap and the lens cap Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped etc 10 I Remote Control Note Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Control WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of Insulation sheet in fire e When the lithium battery becomes weak the operating distance of the Remote Control may E shorten or the Remote Control may not function properly In this case replace the battery with a To change the battery of the Sony CR2025 lithium battery Remote Control Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion e The Remote Control has a button type lithium battery CR2025 built in Do not use batteries battery case other than CR2025 2 Place a new battery with the side facing up 3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote Control until it clicks 1 While pressing o2. Cancel playback zoom 21 22 5 Viewing an index screen Press Eg Index button to display the index screen while a still image is displayed Then select an image with A W lt 4 gt To return to the single image screen press e You can also access the index screen by selecting EE Index Display in J View Images on the HOME screen e Each time you press feJ Index the number of pictures on the index screen changes To delete images in index mode 1 Press MENU while the index screen is displayed 2 Select Delete with A and select Multiple Images with lt gt then press 3 Select the image you want to delete with A W lt gt then press WV mark is checked in the checkbox of the image To cancel a selection select an image you have selected for deletion then press again 4 Press MENU and select OK with A then press e To delete all the images in a folder select All In This Folder then press in step 2 l To play back a series of images Slide Show 1 Press HOME and select T gt Slide Show in J View Images 2 Select OK with A then press e This is same as pressing the SLIDE SHOW button on the Remote Control l To view images on TV screen Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi use terminal supplied Cable for multi use terminal Learning the various functions HOME Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all t
3. l On operating temperatures Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended l On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside or outside the camera This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens you will be unable to record clear images l On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera However if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged In this case be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera However even if this rechargeable battery is not charged you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera and then leave the camera
4. Finder Adjustment dial FINDER LCD button Adjusting the angle of the LCD screen DSC H9 only You can adjust the angle of the LCD screen e Forcing the LCD screen to move over the range of movement may cause malfunction l Attaching the lens hood Storing the lens hood Position the lens hood as shown below and 1 Attach the adaptor ring while the power is turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks 2 Turn the position ring and position the indicator of the adaptor ring to the indicator of this camera as illustrated below Indicators Position ring 3 Tum the lens hood and position the indicator to the indicator of the position ring until it clicks While doing this hold and fix the indicator of the adaptor ring to not turn 19 20 Shooting with manual adjustment l Using the wheel dial You can change the following settings by using the wheel dial e ISO value Shutter speed e Aperture value ales E G e Exposure value EV AF range finder frame AF range finder frame indicator indicator When manual focus is selected the distance which Exposure value the focus is set is adjusted Aperture value Shutter speed ISO value Select To select the item 3 To set other items press and then perform the following operations 1 Turn the wheel dial to select the item you Items that cannot be selected are displayed want to set AS ora Move the yellow indication to select the
5. Settings Main Settings 1 Beep Initialize Function Guide Main Settings 2 USB Connect COMPONENT Video Out Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1 AF Illuminator Grid Line AF Mode Conversion Lens Digital Zoom Shooting Settings 2 Flash Sync Auto Review Auto Orientation Expanded Focus Clock Settings Language Setting Using menu items MENU button 2 Control button Press MENU to display the menu Face Detection s ia Off p me JL Function Guide EAE alg menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode The erent items will become visible depending on the selected mode Diff select the desired item with A V on the control button e If the desired item is hidden keep pressing A V until the item appears on the screen Oselect the desired setting with lt gt on the control button Cah _ Face Detection a C tr m A Detect faces and adjust focus and other settings to match e If the desired item is hidden keep pressing lt gt until the item appears on the screen e Press after selecting an item in playback mode Press MENU to turn off the menu 25 26 For details on the operation amp page 25 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the camera mode The shooting menu is available only in the shooting
6. The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points white red blue or green in color that constantly appear on the LCD screen or the LCD finder These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way e When the battery level becomes low the lens might stop moving Insert a charged battery pack and turn on the camera again e Do not hold the camera by taking hold of the LCD screen l On image data compatibility e This camera conforms with DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed 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 No compensation for contents of the recording The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media etc Getting started Checking the accessories supplied
7. close up Press lt W on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected Sore Macro off Macro on W side Approx 1 cm or farther 13 32 inches or farther T side Approx 120 cm or farther 3 feet 11 1 4 inches or farther lX Using the self timer Press W on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected SOpr Not using the self timer So Setting the 10 second delay self timer Setting the 2 second delay self timer Press the shutter button the self timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates Self timer lamp 17 18 DISP Changing the screen display Press A DISP on the control button Each time you press A DISP button the LCD screen or the LCD finder changes as follows Brightness of LCD backlight up Histogram on Indicators off Indicators on The LCD backlight will return to normal brightness Shooting in the dark DSC H9 only The Night Shot function lets you shoot subjects in the dark places without using the flash Set NIGHTSHOT switch to ON J e C NIGHTSHOT switch SEZ l To shoot using the finder With the FINDER LCD button you can choose to shoot either using the finder or the LCD screen When you use the finder the image does not appear on the LCD screen Adjust the finder adjustment dial to your eyesight so that the image appears clearly within the finder then shoot the image RI
8. exposure manually Movie Recording Allows you to record movies with audio 1S0 High Sensitivity Shoot images without a flash even in low lighting 2 Portrait Shoot with backgrounds blurred away and the subject is sharpened SA Advanced Sports Shooting Shoot images by predicting the movement of the subject and setting focus ta Twilight Portrait Shoot sharp images of people in a dark place without losing the nighttime atmosphere ai Landscape Shoot with the focus on a distant subject SCN Scene Selection Selects a Scene Selection in the menu Scene Selection in the menu J Twilight Shoot night scenes without losing the nighttime atmosphere 7 Beach Shoot seaside or lakeside scenes with the blueness of the water captured more vividly 8 Snow Shoot snow scenes in white more clearly ireworks Shoot fireworks in all their splendor IW T Using the zoom Press T to zoom press W to undo zoom l4 Flash Selecting a flash mode for still images Press gt 4 on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected AUTO Flash Auto Strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight default setting 4 Flash forced on 4s Slow synchro Flash forced on The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light Flash forced off When using flash the flash automatically pops up and strobes Close the flash by hand after use I QYMacro Shooting
9. fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the set Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power line operated sets near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Power Cord Protection Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to the plugs receptacles and the point where the cord exits from the appliance Accessories Do not place the set on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The set may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the set Use only a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer l Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the set and to protect it from overheating these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials Never block the slots and openings
10. for 24 hours or more with the power off Specifications Camera System Image device 7 18 mm 1 2 5 type color CCD Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera Approx 8 286 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx 8 083 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar 15x zoom lens f 5 2 78 mm 31 465 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera F2 7 4 5 Exposure control Automatic exposure Shutter speed priority Aperture priority Manual exposure Scene Selection 9 modes White balance Automatic Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent 1 2 3 Incandescent Flash One push File format DCF compliant Still images Exif Ver 2 21 JPEG compliant DPOF compatible Movies MPEG1 compliant Monaural Recording media Internal Memory approx 31 MB Memory Stick Duo Flash Flash range ISO sensitivity Recommended exposure value set to ISOAUTO approx 0 2 to 9 8 m 7 7 8 inches to 32 feet 1 7 8 inches W approx 1 2 to 6 0 m 3 feet 11 1 4 inches to 19 feet 8 1 4 inches T Viewfinder Electric viewfinder color Input and Output connectors Multi connector Video output Audio output Monaural USB communication USB communication Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant LCD screen LCD panel DSC H9 7 5 cm 3 0 type TFT drive DSC H7 6 2 cm 2 5 type TFT drive Total number of dots DSC H9 230 400 960 x 240 dots DSC H7 115 200 480 x 240 dots Finder Panel 0 5 cm 0 2 t
11. gay Item To select the value m mo 96 When the values are displayed in yellow the values can be selected and set by turning the wheel dial The displayed value is set IS0400 125 FS OEV w 2 Press on the control button The value turns yellow Za a 96 IS0400 125 F35 OEV Ow Viewing deleting images MENU button gt Playback button Q playback zoom E Index button playback zoom button Control button inside Wheel dial outside Speaker bottom Press gt Playback button If you press when the camera is powered off the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode To switch to the shooting mode press p gt again Oselect an image with lt gt on the control button Movie Press to play back a movie Press again to stop playback Press P to fast forward lt to rewind Press to return to normal playback Press W to display the volume control screen then press lt P gt to adjust the volume By turning the wheel dial you can also easily view the next previous image ij To delete images 1 Display the image you want to delete then press MENU 2 Select jj Delete with A and select This Image with lt gt then press 3 Select OK with A then press Q To view an enlarged image playback zoom Press Q while displaying a still image To undo the zoom press Q Adjust the position A W lt 4 gt
12. not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by the manufacturer to determine that the set is in safe operating condition Read this first CAUTION Replace the battery with the specified type only Otherwise fire or injury may result For Customers in the U S A and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium Ion batteries are cye recyclable S BR Les You can help preserve our IS environment by returning your Cation AS y g y O 822 5 used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbrc org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries Battery charger This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position For Custo
13. of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules For the State of California USA only Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Perchlorate Material Lithium battery contains perchlorate For Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Dir
14. other than that of your camera playback on your camera is not guaranteed e The camera is in USB mode Delete the USB connection 35 36 Precautions l Do not use store the camera in the following places e In an extremely hot cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction e Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction e Ina location subject to rocking vibration e Near strong magnetic place e In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera This may cause the camera to malfunction and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired l On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit not supplied to remove fingerprints dust etc Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints dust 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 Do not use the following as they may damage the finish or the casing e Chemical products such as thinner benzine alcohol disposable cloths insect repellent sunscreen or insecticide etc e Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time
15. socket and remove the battery pack from the battery charger Designed for use with compatible Sony batteries 2 Inserting the battery pack a Memory Stick Duo not supplied 2 Insert the Memory Stick Insert the battery pack while Duo all the way in as pressing the battery eject Battery Memory Stick shown in the illustration lever with the tip of the DWE ENG until it clicks battery pack open the battery Memory Stick Duo cover insert the Memory Stick Duo not supplied all the way in until it clicks insert the battery pack Oclose the battery Memory Stick Duo cover When there is no Memory Stick Duo inserted The camera records plays back images using the internal memory approx 31 MB To check the remaining battery time Press POWER button to turn on and check the remaining battery on the LCD screen Battery Ll remaining 777 Zz m0 a mo L indicator PAINS Battery Sufficient Battery Battery half Battery low Change the battery remaining power almost fully full recording with fully charged guidelines remaining charged playback one or charge the will stop battery The warning soon indicator flashes e It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining indicator appears The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances The Clock Set screen appears when t
16. 0ssse 23 Using the HOME SOBEN uu cere aa aaie 23 MOME EMS ipige i E 24 Using ment tems roisses oneee S E A AE 25 MEnUMEmMS craregeneas a ei 26 Enjoying your COMPUTED sssssssssusenunrennnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne nanen 28 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software supplied eeeeceecceseeeeeeeceseteeeseteeeeeeaeceesaeceeesaeeerseeeneeeaeeats 28 Viewing Cyber shot Handbook and Cyber shot Step up Guide 29 Indicators on the screen s ssssssseunsennnnennunnnunnnnnnnnunnnnunnnnnnnnnnnennnnn 30 Battery life and memory capacity s s ssseussennsnunnnnunnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 32 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded viewed 32 Number of still images and recording time Of MOVIES n 33 Troubleshooting sistessiisessnterssnccisencecensecersessasecandeusstersnenccrdsaentenndaedan 34 Battery pack ANd POW vise cscs snsisesncsnsenisasvecnesntadedeetsnaarsoeasenndetdessennbenss 34 Shooting still iMAGES MOVIES 0 ee eee eee teeter eenetneeenteeee 35 Viewing images cvs eeina narra duds pune E aaaea a araa 35 Precautions sivisiessadticaccccsssncesccsctecenticececsescsancaecsciatnaaas stintenadtracandia 36 Specifications sisiccscsscccsscvncsssesicceccecescecsactettieeccevsssecdennessencsasventense 37 Notes on using your camera l Internal memory and Memory Stick Duo back up Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery pack or Memory Stick
17. 180400 MH 125 F3 5 2 0EV wo When shooting movies 12 12 OS 180400 2 0EV 500 F3 5 101 0012 2007 4 BACK NEXT Wal v VOLUME 9 30 AM m cZ Battery remaining Da Low battery warning oe Fh Image size i Ga Fe FINE Hstb a20 o F A a Mode dial Menu Scene fa J 7 8 Selection PSAM Mode dial Night Shot DSC H9 only t of 24 24 White balance 4 20s gwe Recording mode 0 3 0 Phe a Metering mode tg Face Detection eS es SteadyShot We Vibration warning Do Self timer i _ T Zoom scaling x1 358QPQ vt Nt Color mode St aw oh Contrast E E Sharpness M PictBridge connecting On Protect VOL HHIH Volume DPOF Print order DPOF mark Qx1 3 Zoom scaling Lye PictBridge connecting 2 3 AE AF lock Owes Recording playback Media Standby Standby Recording a movie 107 Recording folder RE Tr Playback folder 180400 ISO number 96 Remaining number of NR NR slow shutter recordable images 125 Shutter speed 12 12 Image number Number of F3 5 Aperture value images recorded in selected 2 0EV Exposure Value Tolder mE AF range finder frame 00 00 00 Remaining record
18. Duo while the access lamp is lighted as the internal memory data or Memory Stick Duo data may be destroyed Always protect your data by making a back up copy l Notes on recording playback e Before you start recording make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly e This camera is neither dust proof nor splash proof nor water proof Read Precautions page 36 before operating the camera Be careful not to get the camera wet Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in some cases may not be repairable Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light It may cause the malfunction of your camera Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation The camera may not be able to record or play back properly Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions If moisture condensation occurs remove it before using the camera page 36 Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images this may render the recording medium unusable or cause image data breakdown damage or loss Clean the flash surface before use The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface resulting in insufficient light emission Notes on the LCD screen the LCD finder and the lens e
19. P button Control button Flash button Self timer button HOME button Tripod receptacle bottom select the desired function from the mode dial When shooting still images Auto Adjustment mode Select Ml When shooting movies Select H Hold the camera steady keeping your arm at your side Position the subject in the center of the focus frame Shoot with the shutter button When shooting still images 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus The AE AF lock indicator green flashes a beep sounds the indicator stops flashing and remains lit 2 Press the shutter button fully down AE AF lock indicator When shooting movies Press the shutter button fully down To stop recording press the shutter button fully down again 16 Mode dial Zoom Flash Macro Self timer Display Finder Lens hood l Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function Auto Adjustment Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically P Program Shift Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter speed and the aperture value Also you can select various setting using the menu S Shutter Speed Priority Shooting Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually A Aperture priority Shooting Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually M Manual Exposure Shooting Allows you to shoot after adjusting the
20. SONY Cyber shot Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC H7 H9 LITHIUM ION G TYPE MEMORY STICK 1 For details on the advanced operations please access Cyber shot Handbook and Cyber shot Step up Guide contained on the supplied CD ROM via a computer Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference 2007 Sony Corporation 3 196 623 11 1 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 Model No DSC H7 H9 Serial No To reduce fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For Customers in the U S A AN CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance IMPOR
21. TANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance and keep this manual for future reference Carefully observe all warnings precautions and instructions on the appliance or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them Power Sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company For those sets designed to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions l Polarization This set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity since this can result in fire or electric shock l Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a
22. able time indicator Change folder gt Manual focus Deon AF illuminator tem 10en_1m_2m__eo Manual focus bar Red eye reduction NA Macro Metering mode p Playback 44s amp Flash mode Playback bar 5 e Flash charging 00 00 12 Counter Recording time AWB 3 e White balance Histogram Er ike bins 2S 4WB appears when histogram display is disabled Ds Dw Conversion lens 101 0012 Folder file number REAR Flash synchro 200711 Recorded date time of the C 32 00 Self diagnosis display a playback image 180400 ISO number SET Operation guide for 2 0EV Exposure Value 0K shooting mage 500 Shutter speed 42 MOVE lt gt MOVE F3 5 Aperture value STOP Operation guide for playing 4 PLAY image lt gt BACK NEXT Select images C 32 00 Self diagnosis display Vv VOLUME Adjust volume Self timer AF range finder frame Spot metering cross hair Histogram 31 32 A IMMM Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and number of images that can be recorded viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in Normal mode with the battery pack supplied at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the Memory Stick Duo as necessary Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indica
23. by placing the set on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Never place the set in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register or where it is exposed to direct sunlight l Lightning For added protection for this set during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power line surges Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set If the set has been exposed to rain or water If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service l Servicing Do
24. compliant printer E Rotate Rotates a still image Bo Select Folder Selects the folder for viewing images 27 28 Sn Enjoying your computer You can display images shot with the camera on the computer Also you can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software For details refer to Cyber shot Handbook Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software supplied For Windows users For Macintosh users USB connection Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Mac OS 9 1 9 2 Mac OS X v10 1 to v10 4 Application software Picture Motion Browser Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional not compatible e Must be installed with above OS at delivery e If your OS does not support USB connections use a commercially available Memory Stick Reader Writer e For further details on the operating environment of Picture Motion Browser Cyber shot application software refer to Cyber shot Handbook W Viewing Cyber shot Handbook and Cyber shot Step up Guide For Windows users 1 Tum on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive The screen below appears Cyber shot Application Software When you click the Cyber shot Handbook button the screen for copying Cyber shot Han
25. dbook appears 2 Follow the on screen instructions to copy When you click the Cyber shot Handbook button the both of the Cyber shot Handbook and the Cyber shot Step up Guide will be installed 3 After the installation is complete double click the shortcut created on the desktop l For Macintosh users Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive Follow the instructions below To view the Cyber shot Handbook 1 Select the Handbook folder and copy Handbook pdf stored in the GB folder to your computer 2 After copying is complete double click Handbook pdf To view the Cyber shot Step up Guide 1 Copy the stepupguide folder in the stepupguide folder to your computer 2 Select stepupguide language and then GB folder stored in the CD ROM and copy all the files in the GB folder then write over them to the files in the img folder stored in stepupguide which is copied to your computer in the step 1 3 After copying is completed double click stepupguide hqx in the stepupguide folder to uncompress it then double click the generated file stepupguide e If an uncompress tool for HQX file is not installed install the Stuffit Expander 29 30 Indicators on the screen Each time you press A DISP button the display changes page 18 When shooting still images 2 7
26. ective for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 9 8 feet l Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit l Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable USB etc again l Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Applicable Accessories Remote Control 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
27. 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 G e marked with an or Y 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 the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ccceececceeceeseeneeeeeeeensetteerensetneeereentenseentes 2 Read TRIS fiS eter ee aan e E ea rE EEE E a ET 4 Notes on using your CAMETA sssssserseeretrserretrstrstrretretrretretrstrrerrstrrtrr ttrt 8 Getting Started ices cissccaceccced ccc ceeeciccissaecccaxdscececescec suse ectexessexscntccntixe 10 Checking the accessories supplied 0 ee eee eetetteeeteerneeenieee 10 1 Preparing the battery pak ciao Aina sy ceaesselciecaadheyieed podecteneeonanttnerneese 12 2 Inserting the battery pack a Memory Stick Duo not supplied 13 3 Turning the camera on setting the CIOCK n 15 Shooting images easily cseccsecseesseeeseeeeeesseeeeseeesseenseeeseeeeae 16 Mode dial Zoom Flash Macro Self timer Display Finder Lens hood 17 Shooting with manual adjUStMENt 2 eee eee eee eeeeetneeeeee 20 Viewing deleting images csccsecseesseeeeseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenseeeeeeees 21 Learning the various functions HOME Meniu ss
28. he camera is turned on for the first time page 15 13 14 To remove the battery pack Memory Stick Duo Open the battery Memory Stick Duo cover Memory Stick Duo Battery pack Slide the battery eject lever Mak that th sphagnum Be sure not to drop the battery pack access lamp is not lit gt then push the Memory Stick Duo in once e Never remove the battery pack Memory Stick Duo when the access lamp is lit This may cause damage to data in the Memory Stick Duo 3 Turning the camera on setting the clock 5 Playback button Clock Settings Y M D 0 M D Y button 2 Control button HOME button Press the POWER button or press gt Playback button Oset the clock with the control button 1 Select the date display format with A Y then press 2 Select each item with lt gt and set the numeric value with A V then press 3 Select OK then press To change the date and time Press the HOME button and select Clock Settings in 8 Settings pages 23 24 When you turn on the power If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack Auto power off function 15 Shooting images easily Finder Microphone Shutter button Mode dial P Zoom button Macro button MENU button DIS
29. he functions of your camera You can select the shooting mode or playback mode or change the settings from the HOME screen button HOME button Press HOME to display the HOME screen Borea Category CE Item Guide 2 Select a category with lt gt on the control button Select an item with A F then press When you select the Manage Memory or 3 Settings category Main Settings 1 Beep Function Guide Initialize WB re gt SELECT Beep settings Beep settings 1 Select the desired item with A V on the control button e This is functional only when you select P Settings 2 Move to the right with P select a setting with A V then press 3 Select a setting with A V then press The camera is set to the shooting mode by pressing the shutter button halfway down 23 24 HOME items For details on the operation amp page 23 Press HOME button displays the following items Details on the items are displayed on the screen by the guide Category Items Shooting Shooting View Images Single Image Index Display Slide Show i Printing Other Print Music Tool Download Music Format Music Manage Memory Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool Format Change REC Folder Create REC Folder Copy Internal Memory Tool Format sm Settings Main
30. mers in the U S A If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 The number below is for the FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DSC H7 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127U S A Telephone No 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DSC H9 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127U S A Telephone No 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment l Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15
31. mode and the viewing menu is available only in the playback mode Also the menu items available vary depending on the mode dial position Only the available items are displayed on the screen Menu for shooting Scene Selection Selects a preset setting according to the scene Image Size Selects the still image size Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts focus etc REC Mode Selects the continuous shooting method Color Mode Changes the vividness of the image or adds special effects Metering Mode Selects the metering mode White Bal Adjusts the color tones Flash Level Adjusts the amount of flash light Red Eye Reduction Sets to reduce the red eye phenomenon Contrast Adjusts the contrast Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness SteadyShot Selects the anti blur mode SETUP Selects shooting settings Menu items can be set on the menu screen only on DSC H7 To set menu items on DSC H9 press the buttons for each function DSC H9 BRK button ___CO REC Mode OC ee e button Metering Mode Menu for viewing For details on the operation amp page 25 TD Delete Deletes images IE Slide Show Plays back a series of images C Retouch Retouches images o amp Protect Prevents accidental erasure DPOF Adds a Print order mark on image that you want to print out i Print Prints images using a PictBridge
32. n the tab inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the 11 12 1 Preparing the battery pack For customers in the USA and For customers other than those in the USA and Canada Canada Plug 19 CHARGE lamp Power cord mains lead Oinsert the battery pack into the battery charger Connect 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 charged the charge will last slightly longer Charging time Full charge time Practical charge time Approx 330 min Approx 270 min e Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 C 77 F Charging may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions e See page 32 for the number of images that can be recorded e Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet wall socket close by e Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet wall socket If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet wall socket e When charging is finished disconnect the power cord mains lead from the wall outlet wall
33. nnot record images e Check the free capacity of the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo pages 33 If it is full do one of the following Delete unnecessary images page 21 Change the Memory Stick Duo e You are using the Memory Stick Duo with the write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position e You cannot record images while charging the flash e When shooting a still image set the mode dial to a position other than e Set the mode dial to e The image size is set to 640 Fine when recording movies Do one of the following Set the image size to other than 640 Fine Insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo e The lens cap is attached Remove it T when shooting movies Cannot insert dates on images e This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images By using Picture Motion Browser you can print or save images with the date Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject The smear phenomenon is occurring and white black red purple or other streaks appear on the image This phenmenon is not a malfunction Your camera cannot play back images e Press gt Playback button page 21 The folder file name has been changed on your computer e When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model
34. of Images Battery life min DSC H9 Approx 6000 Approx 300 DSC H7 Approx 7200 Approx 360 e Viewing single images in order at about three second intervals When shooting movies Shooting with the LCD Shooting with the screen finder DSC H9 Approx 150 Approx 170 DSC H7 Approx 160 Approx 170 e Shooting movies continuously with an image size of 320 Number of still images and recording time of movies The number of still images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions e You can select the image size to be used when shooting from the menu pages 25 26 The approximate number of still images Units Images Internal 4 3 n F i Capacity memory Memory Stick Duo formatted with this camera Size ne 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 8M 10 40 72 148 302 620 1225 2457 3 2 10 40 72 148 302 620 1225 2457 5M 13 51 92 188 384 789 1559 3127 3M 21 82 148 302 617 1266 2501 5017 VGA 202 790 1428 2904 5928 12154 24014 48166 16 9 33 133 238 484 988 2025 4002 8027 The number of images listed is for when REC Mode is set to Normal e When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9 999 the gt 9999 indicator appears When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera the display may differ from the actual image
35. sent that the contents of the internal memory Music files may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be inserted e Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever page 13 Cannot turn on the camera e After installing the battery pack into the camera it may take a little while to get the camera powered Insert the battery pack correctly page 13 e The battery pack is discharged Insert charged battery pack page 12 e The battery pack is dead Replace it with a new one e Use a recommended battery pack page 10 The power turns off suddenly e If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack Turn on the camera again page 15 e The battery pack is dead Replace it with a new one The battery remaining indicator is incorrect This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one Fully discharge and then charge the battery pack to correct the display e The battery pack is discharged Insert the charged battery pack page 12 e The battery pack is dead Replace it with a new one Cannot charge the battery pack e You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor not supplied Shooting still images movies Your camera ca
36. size The approximate recording time of movies Units hour minute second Internal 7 Capacity memory Memory Stick Duo formatted with this camera Size aoe 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8 GB 640 Fine 0 02 50 0 06 00 0 12 20 0 25 10 0 50 00 1 40 20 640 Standard 0 01 30 0 05 50 0 10 40 0 21 40 0 44 20 1 31 00 3 00 00 6 01 10 320 0 06 00 0 23 40 0 42 50 1 27 00 2 57 50 6 04 30 12 00 20 24 04 50 e Movies with the size set to 640 Fine can only be recorded on a Memory Stick PRO Duo e The size of a movie file is limited to approx 2 GB During recording movie recording stops automatically when the file size of the movie reaches approx 2 GB This camera does not support HD recordings or playbacks for movies 33 34 nen aE i Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera try the following solutions Check the items below and refer to Cyber shot Handbook PDF If a code such as C E 001 00 appears on the screen refer to Cyber shot Handbook gt a Remove the battery pack and insert the battery pack again after about one minute and turn on the power gt a Initialize the settings page 24 gt a Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Please understand that you give your con
37. ted in the table depending on the conditions of use Battery capacity decreases as you use it more as the time passes The number of images that can be recorded viewed and the battery life are decreased under the following conditions The surrounding temperature is low The flash is used frequently The camera has been turned on and off many times The zoom is used frequently The brightness of Backlight is set to up AF Mode is set to Monitor SteadyShot is set to Continuous The battery power is low Face Detection is set to On When shooting still images LCD screen No of Images Battery life min Finder DSC H9 LCD Approx 280 Approx 140 screen Finder Approx 310 Approx 155 DSC H7 LCD Approx 300 Approx 150 screen Finder Approx 320 Approx 160 e Shooting in the following situations AF Mode is set to Single SteadyShot is set to Shooting Shooting once every 30 seconds The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends The flash strobes once every two times The power turns on and off once every ten times The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association e The number of images battery life does not change regardless of image size When viewing still images No
38. thout notice 37 38 Trademarks e Cyber shot is a trademark of Sony Corporation e Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory STICK PRO Memory Stick Duo Memory STICK Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory STICK PRO Duo Memory Stick Micro MagicGate and MAGICGATE are trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Windows and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh Mac OS iMac iBook PowerBook Power Mac and eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Intel MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation e Google is a registered trademark of Google Inc In addition system and product names used in this manual are in general trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers However the or marks are not used in all cases in this manual 39 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http Awww sony net Printed on 70 or more recycled paper using VOC CO Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink Printed in Japan 3196623110
39. ype color Total number of dots Approx 200 000 dots equivalent Power general Power Rechargeable battery pack NP BG1 3 6 V AC LSS5K AC Adaptor not supplied 4 2 V Power consumption during shooting with the LCD screen DSC H9 1 2 W DSC H7 11W Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage temperature 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Dimensions 109 5 x 83 4 x 85 7 mm 4 3 8 x 3 3 8 x 3 3 8 inches W H D excluding protrusions for both DSC H9 and DSC H7 Mass DSC H9 Approx 546 g 1 Ib 3 3 oz including NP BG1 battery pack shoulder strap adaptor ring lens hood and lens cap etc DSC H7 Approx 514 g 1 Ib 2 1 oz including NP BG1 battery pack shoulder strap adaptor ring lens hood and lens cap etc Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible PictBridge Compatible BC CSG BC CSGB BC CSGC battery charger Power requirements AC 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 2 W BC CSG BC CSGC 2 6 W BC CSGB Output voltage DC 4 2 V 0 25 A Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage temperature 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Dimensions Approx 62 x 24 x 91 mm 2 1 2 x 31 32 x 3 5 8 inches W H D Mass Approx 75 g 2 7 oz Rechargeable battery pack NP BG1 Used battery Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage DC 4 2 V Nominal voltage DC 3 6 V Capacity 3 4 Wh 960 mAh Design and specifications are subject to change wi
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