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Sony 4-132-058-11(1) Digital Camera User Manual

1. IN Da gt ON OFF Power button Mode dial n BRK Burst Bracket button Shutter button For shooting W T Zoom lever For viewing Fa Index lever Q Playback zoom lever FOCUS button Self timer lamp Smile Shutter lamp AF illuminator a A e N El N E Lens Flash Finder adjustment dial e You can choose to shoot using the finder with the FINDER LCD button Adjust the finder adjustment dial to your eyesight so that the image appears clearly within the finder e Face the camera toward the brighter area for easier adjustment 11 FINDER LCD button e Switch the finder or LCD screen to view for shooting 12 Hook for shoulder strap I ke e 13 DC IN jack DC IN jack cover e You cannot charge the battery pack by connecting your camera to the AC Adaptor sold separately Use the battery charger to charge the battery pack 14 Multi connector peyieys Buje 1198 peyieys Buje 1268 16 x RQ INS ages NE mS oey ISS 24 19 Stereo microphone Finder gt Playback button LCD screen e You can adjust the angle of the LCD screen 90 degrees towards or 160 degrees towards Forcing the LCD screen to move over the range of movement may cause malf
2. Shooting Action How to change Self Timer Press N on the control button Select Self Timer 10sec or Self Timer Off Image Size Press MENU Select Large or Small from Image Size Flash Press 4 on the control button Select Flash Auto or Flash Off Press MENU Flash Select Auto or Off ule Con Easy Viewing mode When you press the p gt Playback button with the mode dial set to EASY Easy Shooting the playback screen text becomes larger and easier to see In addition the functions that can be used are limited T Delete button You can delete the currently displayed image Select OK MENU button You can delete the currently displayed image with Delete Single Image delete all images in a folder with Delete All Images Detecting smiles and shooting automatically Smile Shutter Press the C Custom button If the Smile Shutter screen does not appear set Smile Shutter with Custom Button in g Settings 2 Wait detecting a smile When the smile level exceeds the lt 4 point on the indicator the camera shoots images automatically When you press the Custom button again Smile Shutter ends If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter the camera shoots the image then returns to Smile Shutter mode Face Detection frame Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator suonoun Buljooys BuisN I ane Hints
3. Ou This Image Ca Multiple Images DPOF Adds a Print order mark to the image you want to print in a Memory Stick Duo media PPO This Image f Multiple Images Ik Print Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer iky This Image dh Multiple Images Cy Rotate Rotates a still image E Select Folder Selects the folder for viewing images Bs Settings Changes settings other than shooting settings sBuimes esoweo Bulbueyo 6168 Using the Settings items You can change the default settings of the camera Shooting Settings are displayed only when settings have been entered from shooting mode Press the MENU button to display the menu screen Select amp Settings with Y on the control button and confirm by pressing 3 Select the desired item with A W lt gt on the control button then press 4 Press the MENU button to turn off the setting screen 6268 Category Item Description Shooting Settings AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings Grid Line Sets whether or not to display the grid lines on the screen Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode Conversion Lens Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a conversion lens Flash Sync Selects the timing to flash Auto Orientation When the c
4. e You need Adobe Reader to read Cyber shot Handbook If it is not installed on your computer you can download it from web page http www adobe com i For Windows users 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive 2 Click Cyber shot Handbook Cyber shot Step up Guide which contains information on accessories for the camera is installed at the same time SONY Cyber shot Application Software Start Cyber shot Handbook from the shortcut on the desktop I For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive 2 Select the Handbook folder and copy Handbook pdf stored in the GB folder to your computer After copying is complete double click Handbook pdf 6568 6668 List of icons displayed on the screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status You can change the screen display using DISP screen display on the control button page 30 When shooting still images 2e 1so4o0 OE 125 F35 20EV OW The icons are limited in EASY Easy Shooting mode When shooting movies 3 4 7760Min EZ EH a ti So 32 00 Dy a A Su When playing back E
5. 3 press a Date amp Time Format Select the date and time display format Control button Daylight Savings Select Daylight ae Savings On Off Date amp Time Setting Home Date amp Time Sets the date and time ee eare Y M D Daylight Savings On Date amp Time 2009 01 01 10 35 AM 3 Set the numeric value and desired settings with A W lt gt then press e Midnight is indicated as 12 00 AM and noon as 12 00 PM A Select Go to next then press 5 Select your desired area with lt gt on the control button then press b GMT 0 0 Lisbon London Daylight Savings 18 6 Select OK then press Date amp Time Setting e The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images By using PMB in the CD ROM supplied you can print or save images with the date I Setting the date and time again Press the MENU button then select g Settings Clock Settings page 64 peyieys Buje 1988 Shooting images Set the mode dial to if Mode dial Intelligent Auto Adjustment SENTS then press ON OFF Power i C0 w button aV To shoot movies set the mode dial to i ON OFF Power CH Movie Mode page 44 uton Hold the camera Operation of the W T Zoom lever steady as illustrated e Turn the W T Zoom lever to the T side to zoom in and turn it to the W side to return Turn the W T Zoom lever slightly to zoom slowly an
6. Big Smile Normal Smile Slight Smile Face Detection Selects the priority subject for adjusting the focus when using Face Detection CAL Off io Auto amp ig Child Priority gjg Adult Priority Flash Level Adjusts the amount of flash light 2 0EV to 2 0EV Anti Blink Sets Anti Blink function Auto Off Red Eye Reduction Sets to reduce the red eye phenomenon Sd Auto Onr Off DRO Optimizes the brightness and contrast Gi Off HY DRO standard A DRO plus Noise Reduction Adjusts the image resolution and the noise balance NR NR p Standard NR Color Mode Changes the vividness of the image or adds special effects C Normal t Vivid RF Real Sepia Wt B amp W sBuimes esoweo Bulbueyo 596GB 6068 Item Description Color Filter Adds color effects as if you use a color filter Ber Off Shea Red een Green Que Blue Qam Warm Boot Cool Color Saturation Adjusts the brightness of the image QL Rr Standard y Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the image GQ Qo Standard y Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image HL Ro Standara E SteadyShot Selects the anti blur mode WA Shooting s Continuous qis Off PH Settings Changes the camera settings MENU in viewing mode Item Description T Slideshow Plays back images in succession along with ef
7. Objects are moving D Objects are too close to the camera QF Image with a repeating pattern such as sky sandy A beach or lawn Image with constant change such as waves or water falls Under lights that flicker such as fluorescent light the brightness or color of the combined image is not always the same ule Playing back for panoramic images You can scroll panoramic images by pressing on the control button while panoramic images are played back Press lt gt to scroll images to the horizontal position Press A to scroll images to the vertical position BACK lt gt MOVE Shows the displayed area of the whole panoramic image e Panoramic images are played back with the supplied software PMB suonouns Buljooys Huis 3968 Shooting continuously High speed burst shooting Exposure bracket Press the i sxk Burst Bracket button L BRK Burst Bracket button 2 Select a shooting mode with lt gt on the control button and press Normal Shoots a single image Ei Burst High Shoots up to 10 images per second in succession Lia Burst Mid Shoots up to 5 images per second in succession Eto Burst Low Shoots up to 2 images per second in succession BRK Bracket Shoots 3 images with different exposure 3 Press the shutter button The number of shots taken in one second may decrease because some shooting settings make
8. e The battery pack is dead Replace it with a new one e Use a recommended battery pack SISUIO The power turns off suddenly e Depending on the camera and battery temperature the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera In this case a message is displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off 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 18 e The battery pack is dead Replace it with a new one 6968 The remaining charge indicator is incorrect e The battery charge will quickly get used up and the actual remaining battery charge will be lower than the indicator in the following cases When you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location When you use the flash and zoom frequently When you repeatedly turn the power on and off When you set the screen brightness higher using DISP screen display settings e A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge Fully discharge the battery pack once then charge it to correct the indication e The battery pack is discharged Insert the charged battery pack page 13 e The battery pack is dead Replace it with a new one Cannot charge the battery pack while it is inside the camera e You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor
9. Display Screen resolution 1 024 x 768 dots or more Video memory 32 MB or more Recommended 64 MB or more 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported Starter Edition is not supported Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive The installation menu screen appears Click Install SONY Cyber shot Application Software The Choose Setup Language screen appears 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation Remove the CD ROM after the installation is complete SODIAP 19470 0 Hunosuuog E 5368 5468 I Stage 2 Importing images to your computer using PMB Insert a fully charged battery pack to the camera then press the Playback button 2 Connect the camera to your computer Connecting appears on the screen of the camera To a USB jack To the multi connector Cable for multi use terminal is is displayed on the screen during the communication session Do not operate the computer while the indicator is displayed When the indicator changes to usp you can start using the computer again 3 Click the Import button For details see the PMB Guide Stage 3 Viewing PMB Guide Double click the 44 PMB Guide icon on the desktop e To access the PMB Guide from the start
10. e The flash is set to Flash On or Flash Off Shooting with reduced blur A series of high speed burst shots are taken with one full press of the shutter button and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur and noise Set the mode dial to w Hand held Twilight or amp Anti Motion Blur Select JW Hand held Twilight when you shoot night scene without a tripod Select amp Anti Motion Blur when you shoot in a room 2 Press the shutter button The shutter sound beeps 6 times and an image is recorded e Reducing blur is less effective in the following situations Images with erratic movement The main object is too close from the camera Image with a repeating pattern such as sky sandy beach or lawn Image with constant change such as waves or water falls C Q 3 Q 2 F O e 3 Q Sa ra 3 Q O 3 D 3768 Shooting panoramic images Shoots multiple images and allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images while you pan the camera You can create both up and down and right and left panoramic images Set the mode dial to Sweep Panorama 2 Hold the camera at the position where you can see the LCD screen clearly Press the MENU button for changing Shooting Direction or Image Size page 58 This part will not be taken 3 Fully press the shutter button 4 Pan the camera following the indication on the screen
11. on the screen changes to P and the shooting mode changes to program shift Turn the jog dial to select the aperture F value and shutter speed combination Press the shutter button To cancel program shift turn the jog dial to return the indication to P suonouns Buljooys BuisN 3368 Shooting moving subjects with different effects Shutter Speed Priority Shooting You can shoot still images after adjusting the shutter speed manually Set the mode dial to s Shutter Speed Priority Shooting 2 Press the jog dial Jog dial 3 Turn the jog dial to select the shutter speed value You can select a shutter speed from 1 4000 to 30 seconds You can set the EV or ISO setting with the jog dial 4 Press the shutter button The flash is set to Flash On or Flash Off ale About the shutter speed When you set the shutter speed faster moving objects such as running people cars or splashing water etc appear stopped When you set the shutter speed slower the traces of moving objects such as a river current or golf swing etc appear You can shoot more natural live action images 3468 Adjusting background blur and shooting Aperture Priority Shooting You can manually adjust the amount of light that passes through the lens Set the mode dial to A Aperture Priority Shooting 2 Press the jog dial Jog dial 3 Turn the jog dial to select the ap
12. 1440x1080 Standard 0 03 50 0 08 20 0 17 20 0 35 40 1 10 30 2 22 20 4 49 40 5 1280x720 0 04 40 0 09 50 0 20 20 0 41 30 1 22 10 2 46 10 5 38 00 g VGA 0 00 10 0 08 40 0 18 20 0 37 40 1 16 50 2 31 50 5 07 00 10 24 10 s e The recording time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording media e The continuous shooting time differs according to the shooting conditions temperature etc The value above is based on screen brightness set to Normal e Movies with the size set to 1440 1080 Fine 1440x1080 Standard or 1280x720 can only be recorded on a Memory Stick PRO Duo media e The size of a movie file is limited to approx 2 GB During recording movie recording stops before reaching 29 minutes when the file size of the movie reaches approx 2 GB 4568 Viewing an enlarged image Playback zoom Press the gt Playback button gt to display an image then turn gt the Q Playback zoom lever to the T side The image is enlarged twice the previous size at the center of the image 2 Adjust the zoom scale and position Q Playback zoom lever Zooms in by turning to the T side Zooms out by turning to the W side A 4 gt on the control button Adjusts the position Shows the displayed area of the whole image Searching for an image Image Index Press the gt Playback button to display an
13. AVC H 264 compliant stereo Recording media Internal Memory approx 11 MB Memory Stick Duo media Flash Flash range ISO sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index set to Auto Approx 0 3 m to 9 2 m 11 7 8 inches to 30 feet 2 1 4 inches W approx 1 5 mto 5 1 m 4 feet 11 1 8 inches to 16 feet 8 7 8 inches T Viewfinder Electric view finder color Input and Output connectors Multi use terminal Type2d AV out SD HD Component HDMI USB Video output Audio output stereo HDMI output USB communication USB communication Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant LCD screen LCD panel 7 5 cm 3 0 type TFT drive Total number of dots 230 400 960 x 240 dots Finder Panel 0 5 cm 0 2 type Total number of dots Approx 201 000 dots equivalent Power general Power Rechargeable battery pack NP FHS50 6 8 V Power consumption during shooting LCD screen on 1 2 W Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions 114 5 x 82 8 x 91 8 mm 4 5 8 x 3 3 8 x 3 5 8 inches W H D excluding protrusions Mass including NP FH50 battery pack and Memory Stick Duo media Approx 504 g 11b 1 8 oz Microphone Stereo Speaker Monaural Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible PictBridge Compatible SIOUlO I 7368 7488 BC VH1 battery charger Power requirements AC 100 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz
14. Duo media sold separately With the terminal side facing the lens insert the Memory Stick Duo media until it clicks into place poyieys Buje 3 Insert the battery pack Insert the battery with the A mark downward while pressing the battery eject lever in the direction of the arrow A Close the cover 1568 peyieys Buje 1608 i Memory Stick media that you can use Memory Stick Duo media You can also use a Memory Stick PRO Duo media or Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media with the camera For recording movies with 1440x1080 Fine it is recommended that you use a Memory Stick PRO Duo media of 512 MB or larger marked with Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo media Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media You can use Memory Stick PRO Duo media whether Mark2 is indicated or not For details on the number of images time that can be recorded see pages 32 45 Other types of Memory Stick media or memory card are not compatible with the camera Memory Stick media You cannot use a Memory Stick media with the camera ITo remove the Memory Stick Duo media Access lamp then push the Memory Stick Duo media in once e Never remove the Memory Stick Duo media battery pack when the access lamp is lit This may cause damage to data in the Memory Stick Duo media internal me
15. LI ay vo Printing at a shop You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera Copy the images to a Memory Stick Duo media then take the Memory Stick Duo media to the print shop How to copy Press MENU Settings gt GB Memory Stick Tool Copy gt OK For details consult your photo printing service shop Superimposing dates on images This camera does not include a function for superimposing a date on an image The reason for this is to prevent the date from being duplicated during printing Printing at a shop You can ask that images be printed with a date superimposed For details consult with a photo printing service shop Printing at home Connect to a PictBridge compliant printer and press the MENU button then set Print gt Date to Date or Day amp Time Superimposing dates on images using PMB With the supplied PMB software installed on a PC page 53 you can directly superimpose the date on an image However note that when images with a superimposed date are printed the date may be duplicated depending on print settings For details on PMB see the PMB Guide page 54 SODIASP 19470 0 Buosuuog 5168 52GB Using the camera with a computer Using PMB Picture Motion Browser You can enjoy the recorded images more than ever by taking advantage of the software and PMB is included o
16. menu Click Start All Programs da al m Sony Picture Utility Help PMB Guide gt k PMB Guide Do not disconnect the cable for multi use terminal from the camera while the camera is operating or while Accessing appears on the screen of the camera Doing so may corrupt the data e When using a battery with little remaining charge you may not be able to transfer the data or the data may be corrupted Using the AC Adaptor sold separately is recommended Using the camera with your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer However PMB is not compatible When images are exported to Memory Stick Duo media view them in Folder View You can install Music Transfer on your Macintosh computer Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera Recommended environment for importing images OS pre installed Mac OS 9 1 9 2 Mac OS X v10 1 to v10 5 USB jack Provided as standard Recommended environment for using Music Transfer OS pre installed Mac OS X v10 3 to v10 5 Memory 64 MB or more 128 MB or more is recommended Hard Disk Disk space required for installation Approximately 50 MB SODIASP 19470 0 Buosuuog 5568 5668 Changing the operation sounds You can set the sound produced when you operate the camera Press the MENU button 2 Select Setting
17. 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 but the date and time will not be indicated Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off Specifications Camera System Image device 7 63 mm 1 2 4 type Exmor CMOS sensor Total pixel number of camera Approx 10 3 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx 9 1 Megapixels Lens G series 20x zoom lens f 5 0 mm 100 0 mm 28 mm 560 mm 35 mm film equivalent F2 8 W FS 2 T Shooting movies 16 9 31 mm 620 mm Shooting movies 4 3 38 mm 760 mm Exposure control Automatic exposure Shutter speed priority Aperture priority Manual exposure Scene selection 10 modes White balance Automatic Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent 1 2 3 Incandescent Flash One push File format DCF compliant Still images JPEG DCF Ver 2 0 Exif Ver 2 21 MPF Baseline compliant DPOF compatible Movies MPEG 4
18. sold separately Use the battery charger supplied to charge the battery The CHARGE lamp flashes while charging the battery e Remove and reinsert the battery pack making sure it is installed correctly The temperature may be inappropriate for charging Try charging the battery pack again within the proper charging temperature range 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F Shooting still images movies Cannot record images e Check the free capacity of the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo media pages 32 45 If it is full do one of the following Delete unnecessary images page 48 Change the Memory Stick Duo media e You cannot record images while charging the flash e When shooting a still image set the mode dial to other than HH Movie Mode Set the mode dial to H Movie Mode when shooting movies e You can record movies with an image size of 1440x1080 Fine 1440x1080 Standard or 1280x720 on Memory Stick PRO Duo media When using recording media other than Memory Stick PRO Duo media set the movie image size to VGA e The camera is in Smile Shutter demonstration mode Set Demo Mode to Off Cannot create panoramic images e Pan the camera as the guidance bar with a constant velocity You cannot create panoramic images in the following situations Pan the camera too fast or too slow Pan the camera in the different direction from the setting e If there is to
19. 4 W Output voltage DC 8 4 V 0 28 A Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx 60 x 25 x 95 mm 2 3 8 x 1 x 3 3 4 inches W H D Mass Approx 75 g 2 6 oz Rechargeable battery pack NP FH50 Used battery Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage DC 8 4 V Nominal voltage DC 6 8 V Maximum charge current 1 75 A Maximum charge voltage DC 8 4 V Capacity typical 6 1 Wh 900 mAh minimum 5 9 Wh 870 mAh Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Trademarks The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation Cyber shot Cyber shot Memory Stick S Memory Stick PRO Memory STICK PRO Memory Stick Duo Memory STICK Dua Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory STICK PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick Micro MagicGate MAGICGATE BRAVIA PhotoTV HD Info LITHIUM HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licencing LLC Microsoft Windows DirectX and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc Intel MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corpo
20. 8 Connecting to other devices Viewing images on a TV is cis seve csceeteousetin cess cased ensedongovensacneianepeduaeynaeveces Printing still images 0 ee Using the camera with a computer Changing camera settings Changing the operation sounds Setting the custom button n n nies EETA Wsingithe MENUITEM S sik sacar fies occ atv atucnlvenlen erent sasratesnanadade sti ceancndees Using the gig Settings items cececceecceeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeaeeneeeeeeeetnresieeneees OHGS oi eee rent E EE 65 Learning more about the camera Cyber shot Handbook 06 65 List of icons displayed On the SCrEEN 0 ee ee eee teteeeeeeeeetteenereenes 66 Troubleshooters eee redoni EnEn eO iE iE 69 Precautions Specifications 768 8 amp 8 Notes on using the camera Internal memory and Memory Stick Duo media back up Do not turn off the camera remove the battery pack or remove the Memory Stick Duo media while the access lamp is lit Otherwise the internal memory data or Memory Stick Duo media may be damaged Be sure to make a backup copy to protect your data On management files When you insert a Memory Stick Duo media without a management file into the camera and turn on the power part of the Memory Stick Duo media capacity is used to automatically create a management file It may take some time until you can perform the next operation Notes on recording pl
21. EE STD Display Indication 77 60Min m Ta 96 G i Kou OMS W771 60Min Battery remaining Z EN Low battery warning o AM Image Size L A mM EVGA i mm AM w m2m FINE Scene Selection Mode dial Intelligent Auto Adjustment Program Auto Shutter Speed Priority Shooting Aperture Priority Shooting Manual Exposure Shooting Hand held Twilight Anti Motion Blur Sweep Panorama gt 7 101 0012 2009 11 9 30AM PLAY lt gt BACK NEXT v VOLUME HH EHO Movie shooting mode 3 eM gt S White Balance igs A 98 3 Ne ce Metering Mode ES des SteadyShot ry Vibration warning ify Scene Recognition pr 2 2 Scene Recognition icon D lal Y d D R R DRO Plus NR NR Noise Reduction Chea Geen Blue Carm Cool Color Filter 2 Display Indication Color Saturation Display Indication ae g AE AF lock ca Contrast 180400 ISO number NR slow shutter Sharpness E E 125 Shutter speed Smile Detection Sensitivity F3 5 Aperture value indicator 2 0EV Exposure value 4 ww AF range finder frame indicator NA Macro REC Recording a movie Standby x1 4 Zoom scaling Standby fama sQPQ 0 12 Recording time m s vt Rt 5t Color Mode 101 0012 Folder file number BUM 2009 1 1 Recorded date time of the laa PictBridge connecting 9 30 AM pl
22. S ONY 4 132 058 11 1 Getting started Shooting viewing Digital Still Camera images Instruction Manual DSC HX1 Using viewing Before operating the unit please read functions this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference Using shooting functions Deleting images Connecting to other devices vary 2 eumu GO l Changing camera settings 2009 Sony Corporation Cyber s 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 HX1 Serial No To reduce fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 Observe the following cautions Do not disassemble Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering dropping or stepping on it Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals Do n
23. When a guidance bar reaches to the end the shooting stops and panoramic images are recorded Guidance bar e If you cannot pan the camera across the entire subject within the given time a gray area occurs in the composed image If this happens move the camera fast to record a full panoramic image e Since several images are stitched together the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly You cannot create panoramic images in the following situations You pan the camera too fast or too slow There is too much camera shake You pan the camera in a different direction from the setting e Under low light conditions panoramic images may be blurred 3868 ante Tips for shooting a panoramic image e Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity e Pan the camera in the same direction as the indications on the LCD screen If the camera shakes while the panning the joint may not be recorded arr smoothly ee a gt Pan the camera keeping the radius of the arc as short Horizontal direction d as possible Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway so that you can lock the exposure and white balance When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the locked angle are extremely different in brightness color and focus the shooting will not be successful If this happens change lock angle and shoot again Vertical direction e Sweep Panorama is not suitable for the following situations
24. amera is rotated to shoot a portrait vertical image the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position Auto Review Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image Expanded Focus Displays the center part of the image double while using the Manual Focus Custom Button Sets the desired function to the custom button gT Main Settings Beep Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera Language Setting Selects the language to be used in menu items warnings and messages Function Guide Selects whether or not to display the function guide when you operate the camera Initialize Initializes settings to their default settings Demo Mode Sets whether to view a demonstration of the Smile Shutter and Scene Recognition HDMI Resolution Sets the resolution to be output to a TV when the camera is connected to a High Definition TV CTRL FOR HDMI Enables you to operate the camera using the TV remote controller when your camera is connected to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV COMPONENT Selects the video signal output type according to the TV connected Video Out Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment Wide Zoom Display Plays back still images at a 4 3 or 3 2 aspect ratio as a 16 9 aspect rat
25. amera to an HD High Definition TV with an HDMI cable sold separately or an HD Output Adaptor Cable sold separately When you use the HDMI cable Press MENU g Settings gt gf Main Settings HDMI Resolution Auto or 1080i e Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo mark When you use the HD Output Adaptor Cable e Press MENU gt 8 Settings gt T Main Settings gt COMPONENT HD 1080i e Use a Type2d compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable SODIAP 19470 0 Hunosuuog 4968 5068 Printing still images If you have a PictBridge compliant printer you can print images by the following procedure First set the camera to enable USB connection between the camera and the printer 1 Connect the camera to the printer with the cable for multi use terminal supplied 2 Turn on the printer After the connection is made the Af indicator appears on the LCD screen Press MENU k Print with A V lt gt on the control button gt desired mode gt ik This Image Print the currently displayed image ia Multiple Images Press lt gt to display the image then MENU button 4 Select the desired setting item then OK gt The image is printed e If it was impossible to connect to the printer be sure to set USB Connect under yF Main Settings to PictBridge e Panoramic images may not be printed depending on the printer
26. ayback e Before you start recording make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly The camera is neither dust proof nor splash proof nor water proof Read Precautions page 72 before operating the camera Avoid exposing the camera to water If water enters inside the camera a malfunction may occur In some cases the camera cannot be repaired Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light It may cause the malfunction of the camera Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation Otherwise the camera may not properly record or play back images Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions If moisture condensation occurs remove it before using the camera page 72 Do not shake or strike the camera It may cause a malfunction and you may not be able to record images Furthermore the recording media may become unusable or image data may be damaged 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 lens e 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 o
27. ayback image a View Mode STOP Function guide for playing AQ PLAY image oO OF o lt gt BACK NEXT Selecting images iil Ms v VOLUME Adjusting volume Display Burst Group te Semi Manual had Main image in the burst A group F3 Manual Focus 8a RQ Ga Filter by Faces ten ton im 2m 99 Manual Focus bar a Q Favorites On Protect DPOF Print order DPOF PMB export Q x2 0 Playback zoom SISUIO 6768 6868 3 4 Display Indication Display Indication Ta Recording folder Oo Self Timer Te Playback folder C 32 00 Self diagnosis display 96 Number of recordable ah Destination images 4 Overheating warning 12 12 Image number Number of Or Conversion Lens images recorded in selected T folder tel Sis Ss Face Detection 100Min Recordable time Zhi Guia Sto Burst Bracket Recording Playback Media O Memory Stick Duo e Management file full media internal memory vu Chancine faldec 403 40 7 24 0 Bracket Set lt AF Illuminator a Peon eee AF range finder frame Red Eye Reduction i P el E Metering Mode ao 4 SSL KA Flash mode Flash charging ri m Spot metering cross hair MB White Balance 2 0EV Exposure value h 70s WB pe Fro ns NS ala 500 Shutter speed 1 0400 ISO number F3 5 Aperture value PictBridge connectin 8X g g a Playback Playback bar 35 37 32 N La
28. ction a Ss ll a Ju LS amp High Sensitivity Shoot without flash in low light reducing blur J Twilight Shoots night scenes without losing the nighttime atmosphere 1 0 High Sensitivity Shoots images without a flash even in low lighting 4 Gourmet Shoots food arrangements in delicious color 7 amp Beach Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with the blueness of the water captured more vividly a3 Portrait Shoots with backgrounds blur away and the subject is sharpened amp Snow Shoots snow scenes in white more clearly IA Advanced Sports Shooting Shoots subjects with fast movements such as sports ai Landscape Shoots with the focus on a distant subject fi Fireworks Shoots fireworks in all their splendor amp Twilight Portrait Shoots sharp images of people in a dark place without losing the nighttime atmosphere The flash does not operate in some modes C Q Q 2 F O e 3 Q ra 3 Q O 3 D 4368 Shooting movies Set the mode dial to 4 Movie Mode 2 Press the shutter button fully down to start recording 3 Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording e The operating sound of the lens might be recorded while shooting a movie A beep sound of other buttons such as the jog dial or W T Zoom lever might be recorded iViewing movies Press the gt P
29. d more to zoom quickly T side 4 A W side Press the shutter button Shutter button halfway down to focus Wis is displayed to indicate that SteadyShot is working When the image is in focus a beep sounds and the indicator lights e The shortest shooting distance is approximately 1 cm 13 32 inches W 150 cm 4 feet 11 1 8 inches T from the lens sobew Buimaia buljooyus A Press the shutter button fully 4 down The image is shot 2068 Viewing images Press the gt Playback button The last image shot is displayed e When images on the Memory Stick Duo media recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera view the images in Folder View page 47 gt Playback button I Selecting next previous image Jog dial Select an image with next 4 previous on the control button You can also select an image with the jog dial I Deleting an image Press ff Delete button Select This Image with A on the control button then press I Returning to shooting images Press the shutter button halfway down iTurning off the camera Press ON OFF Power button Control button sobew Buimaia bulyooyus 27168 22GB Displaying minimum indicators Easy Shooting This mode uses the minimum number of settings The text size increases and indicators become easier to see Set the mode dial to Easy Easy
30. default setting Press the MENU button to display the menu screen 2 Select the desired menu item with A lt 4 gt on the control button During playback confirm by pressing 3 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen MENU in shooting mode Item Description Movie shooting mode Changes the setting according to the selected scene when shooting movies HH Auto CHQ High Sensitivity Shooting Direction Sets the direction of moving the camera Eq Right Ey Lefv i Up Down Image Size Sets the image size m w A A ies Com SM 3M VGA gm 6M 2M E Standard 5 Wide g 1440x1080 Fine BA 1440x1080 Standard J 1280x720 AE VGA White Balance Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions ries Auto see Daylight Cloudy 4 Fluorescent Light 1 4 Fluorescent Light 2 4 Fluorescent Light 3 8 Incandescent 4we Flash m amp a One Push p One Push Set Metering Mode Sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure BA Multi 6 Center Le Spot Bracket Set Sets the shooting with Bracket 493 EXP 0 3 07 EXP 0 7 40 EXP 1 0 88K White Balance 8K Color Mode Scene Recognition Automatically detects the shooting conditions and then takes the shot agd Autori Advanced Smile Detection Sensitivity Sets the level of sensitivity to detect smile
31. ean countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product 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 fuse in the plug supp
32. eed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light Flash Off Flash does not operate Flash On and Slow Synchro Flash On are not available when the camera is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode e You cannot use the flash during burst or bracket shooting suonouny Buljooys BuisN 4 2968 Changing the screen display Press DISP screen display on the control button then select the desired mode with A V Bright Image Only Sets screen brighter and displays only images E Bright Histogram Sets screen brighter and displays a graph of the image brightness Eg Bright Sets screen brighter and displays the information fi Normal Sets screen to standard brightness and displays the information ule al Histogram and brightness settings A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side and a dark image when skewed to the left side Tf you view images in bright outside light adjust the screen brightness up However the battery power may decrease faster under such condition 3068 Selecting the image size to match the usage The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image The larger the image size the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large format paper The smaller the image size the more
33. emi Manual or Manual Focus You can determine the focus position with the control button You can also adjust the rough position by using the jog dial 2668 Focusing on the face of the subject Face Detection The camera detects the face of the subject and focuses on it You can select which subject takes priority when focusing Press the MENU button 2 Select 1 Face Detection with A V lt 4 on the control button desired mode gt t21 Off Does not use Face Detection i Auto Automatically selects and focuses on a priority face aw Child Priority Detects and shoots with priority on a child s face tgig Adult Priority Detects and shoots with priority on an adult s face suonouny Buljooys BuisN e You can select Face Detection only when the focus mode is set to Multi AF or the metering mode is set to Multi LI polly Q Registering the priority face Selected face Memory Press on the control button during Face Detection The leftmost face is registered as the priority face and the frame changes to an orange colored _ Each time you press the priority face moves one face to the right Press repeatedly until the orange frame __ is on the face you want to register To cancel the face registration Off move the orange frame to the rightmost face then press again 2768 2868 Shooting close ups Mac
34. ensitivity increased to reduce blur 2 Shot in Slow Synchro mode using the face most illuminated by the flash as the reference S ot with the sensitivity increased using the face most illuminated by the flash as the reference to reduce blur illuminated by the flash as the reference D Shot in Slow Synchro mode Shot with a slower shutter speed and the sensitivity not increased Shot using the flash Shot with the background brightness and contrast adjusted DRO plus P Shot using the face most Shot with the face and background brightness and contrast adjusted DRO plus When shooting with Scene Recognition set to Advanced the camera automatically takes two shots when 9 Portrait is recognized An image without closed eyes is automatically selected displayed and recorded suonouns Buljooys BuisN 2568 Selecting the focus method Press the FOCUS button 2 Select the desired mode with A V lt on the control button gt Multi AF Focuses on a subject in all range of the finder frame automatically El Center AF Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame automatically Flexible Spot AF Move the AF range finder frame to the desired spot and focuses on it t Semi Manual Automatically and quickly focuses on the area around a set distance Manual Focus Allows you to focus on the subject manually ale Selecting Flexible Spot AF S
35. erture F value You can select an aperture F value from F2 8 to F8 0 The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1 2000 to 8 seconds You can set the EV or ISO setting with the jog dial 4 Press the shutter button e The flash is set to Flash On Slow Synchro Flash On or Flash Off ante About the aperture The lower the aperture F value the wider the hole that lets light pass through The depth of focus decrease and everything except objects within a narrow range of distance will be out of focus This is good for portraits etc The higher the aperture F value the smaller the hole that lets light pass through Both objects relatively close and far away from the lens will appear sharp This is good for landscapes etc suonouny Bunooys BuisN 3568 3668 Shooting with a desired exposure Manual Exposure Shooting You can shoot still images at a desired exposure after adjusting the shutter speed and aperture F value manually The camera maintains the setting even when the power is turned off Once you set a value you can reproduce the same exposure by simply setting the mode dial to M Manual Exposure Shooting Set the mode dial to M Manual Exposure Shooting Press the jog dial to select an item you desired to set Each time you press the jog dial the selectable items change Jog dial 3 Turn the jog dial to set the value 4 Press the shutter button
36. fects and music E Continuous Playback l Slideshow with music Date List Selects the playback date list Gal Event List Selects the event group to be played back dP View Mode Switches the View Mode Eh Date Vieweg Event View Q9 Favorites Pa Folder View aQ Filter by Faces Plays back images filtered to meet certain conditions zQ Off BA All people AQ Children QQ Infants Ga Smiles h i Change Main Image Set the burst images to display on the screen Q Add Remove Favorites Adds images to Favorites or removes images from Favorites a This Image C Multiple Images OA Add All in Date Range Remove All in Date Range The displayed text differs according to each View Mode Display Burst Group Select how to display the burst images on the screen He Display Main Image Only Oo Display All C Retouch Retouches still images Trimming fy Red Eye Correction OF Unsharp masking EB Soft Focus R Partial Color e Fisheye Lens Cross Filter Eg Radial Blur J Retro Happy Faces Bj Multi Purpose Resize Changes the image size according to usage Gi HDTV OE Blog E mail Delete Deletes images Ta This Image Da Multiple Images ia All in Date Range The displayed text differs according to each View Mode Item Description o amp Protect Prevents accidental erasure
37. for better capturing of smiles Do not cover the eyes with the bangs Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible The detection rate is higher when the eyes are narrowed Give a clear smile with an open mouth The smile is easier to detect when the teeth are showing 2368 2468 Detecting the shooting conditions automatically Scene Recognition Set the mode dial to is Intelligent CP D Auto Adjustment 2 Aim the camera at the subject When the camera recognizes a scene a Scene Recognition icon J Twilight a Twilight Portrait 9 Twilight using a tripod 5 Backlight amp 4 Backlight Portrait L Landscape 4 Macro or Portrait is j displayed on the LCD screen Scene Recognition icon 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject then shoot images ole al Shooting two images with different settings and selecting the one you like Press the MENU button then select 8g Scene Recognition Rg Advanced with A V lt gt on the control button When the camera recognizes a difficult to shoot scene 2 Twilight g2 Twilight Portrait 9 Twilight using a tripod 74 Backlight 1 Backlight Portrait it changes the settings as follows and shoots two images with different effects First shot Second shot 2 Shot in Slow Synchro mode S ot with the s
38. harge time Approx 256 min Approx 205 min e The table above shows the time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 C 77 F Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances e Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet wall socket e 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 e Be sure to use the battery pack or the battery charger of the genuine Sony brand Battery life and number of images you can record view Battery life min No of Images Shooting still LCD screen Approx 195 Approx 390 images Finder Approx 200 Approx 400 Viewing still images Approx 370 Approx 7400 The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association e The battery life and the number of still images may vary depending on the camera settings ante Using the camera abroad You can use the camera the battery charger supplied and the AC Adaptor sold separately in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC 50 Hz 60 Hz Do not use an electronic transformer travel converter This may cause a malfunction Inserting the battery pack a Memory Stick Duo media sold separately Open the cover Insert the Memory Stick
39. ick Duo media formatted with this camera memory Approx 256 mB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 86B 16GB Size 11 MB 9M 2 51 08 221 448 885 1787 3634 5M 3 68 43 293 595 1174 2372 4821 3M T 144 301 617 1253 2472 4991 10140 VGA 70 1383 2897 5924 12030 23730 47910 97390 3 2 8M 2 51 07 219 445 879 1774 3607 16 9 6M 2 51 07 219 445 879 1774 3607 16 9 2M 11 230 482 987 2005 3955 7986 16230 Panorama Wide 3 60 27 259 527 1040 2101 4271 horizontal Panorama Standard 3 73 54 315 640 1262 2548 5180 horizontal Panorama Wide 2 49 04 213 432 853 1723 3503 vertical Panorama Standard 2 52 08 222 452 892 1801 3661 vertical e The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording media When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9 999 the gt 9999 indicator appears e When an image shot with other cameras is played back on this camera the image may not appear in the actual image size Shooting with Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter speed and the aperture F value Also you can select various settings using the menu Set the mode dial to P Program Auto 2 Press the shutter button I Shooting with program shift You can change the aperture F value and shutter speed combination while keeping the exposure fixed Press the jog dial Turn the jog dial P
40. image then turn the amp Index lever to the W side Turn E Index lever again to display an index screen with even more images Select an image with A W lt gt on the control button To return to the single image screen press 4668 Selecting the display format View Mode Allows you to select the display format for viewing multiple images when using Memory Stick Duo media Press the gt Playback button to display an image then press the MENU button 2 Select View Mode with A lt on the control button desired mode Date View Displays images by the date tg Event View Analyzes the dates shots and frequency automatically organizes the images into groups and displays them Q Favorites Displays images registered as Favorites Ea Folder View Displays and organizes images by folders e When you cannot play back images recorded with other cameras view the images in Folder View suoijoun BuimalA Busy 47s Deleting images Press gt Playback button to display an image then press i Delete button TI Delete button 2 Press A on the control MENU button button to select the desired setting All in Date Range You can delete all images in the displayed date range According to the View Mode this item will be All in This Folder AI in Event All In This Group or All Except Main Image Mult
41. images can be recorded Select the image size that matches the way you will view your images Press the MENU button Select Image Size with a W lt gt on the control button gt desired size gt When shooting still images VGA Image size Usage guidelines No of Printing images 3456x2592 For prints up to A3 size Less Fine 9M 2592x1944 For prints up to A4 size E 5M m 2048x1536 For prints up to L 2L size f f 3M Ey 640x480 For e mail attachments cs os More Rough BA 3456x2304 3 2 aspect ratio as in photo prints and Less Fine 8M postcards fag 3456x1944 For viewing on a high definition TV Less Fine 6M fag 1920x1080 2M More Rough suonouny Bunooys BuisN 3168 3268 When shooting the Sweep Panorama images Standard STD Vertical direction 3424x1920 Horizontal direction 4912x1080 Shoot the Sweep Panorama images using standard size E wide Vertical direction 4912x1920 Horizontal direction 7152x1080 Shoot the Sweep Panorama images using wide size When you print images recorded with 16 9 aspect ratio both edges may be cut off Number of still images that can be recorded Units Images Capeciiy lam Memory St
42. io on HD High Definition TV USB Connect Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for multi use terminal Download Music Changes music files using Music Transfer Format Music Deletes all background music files stored in the camera sBuimes eroweo Bulbueyo 6368 6468 Category Item Description B Memory Format Formats the Memory Stick Duo media Stick Tool z ae F a ae Create REC Folder Creates a folder in Memory Stick Duo media for recording images Change REC Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images Delete REC Folder Deletes folders in Memory Stick Duo media Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to Memory Stick Duo media File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images Internal Format Formats the internal memory Memory Tool File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images Clock Settings Area Setting Adjusts the time to the local time of the selected area Date amp Time Setting Sets the date and time Learning more about the camera Cyber shot Handbook Cyber shot Handbook which explains how to use the camera in detail is included on the CD ROM supplied Refer to it for in depth instructions on the many functions of the camera
43. iple Images You can select and delete multiple images Select the images press and then press the MENU button to delete This Image You can delete the currently displayed image Exit Cancels the deletion ante Deleting all images Format You can delete all data stored on Memory Stick Duo media or the internal memory If a Memory Stick Duo media is inserted all data stored on the Memory Stick Duo media are deleted If no Memory Stick Duo media is inserted all data stored in the internal memory are deleted Formatting permanently deletes all data including protected images and the data cannot be recovered Press the MENU button Select lt 8 Settings with Y on the control button and press Select Memory Stick Tool or Internal Memory Tool with A lt gt Format gt Select OK and press 4868 Viewing images ona TV Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi use terminal supplied To audio video input jacks T Cable for multi use terminal The Video Out setting is set to NTSC mode at the factory to let you enjoy optimum movie image quality When images do not appear or appear jittery on your TV you may be using a PAL only TV Try switching the Video Out setting to PAL page 63 ale Q Viewing images on an HD High Definition TV You can view images recorded on the camera by connecting the c
44. layback button and press next lt previous on the control button to select a movie Press Press again to pause Press lt P to fast rewind forward and press W to display the control panel Control panel Button Available functions a Rewind gt Il Playback Pause gt gt Fast forward gt Play slow d Volume control Close the control panel 4488 Image size The larger the image size the higher the image quality The higher the amount of data used per second average bit rate the smoother the playback image Movie image size Average bit rate Usage guidelines mg 1440x1080 Fine 12 Mbps Shoot highest quality movie for display on FINE HDTV 1080 1440x1080 Standard 7 Mbps Shoot standard quality movie for display on STD HDTV 1080 Ezy 1280x720 6 Mbps Shoot standard quality movie for display on HDTV 720 AEH VGA 3 Mbps Shoot at an image size suitable for WEB upload Maximum recording time The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times These are the total times for all movie files Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes Units hour minute second F capacit interne Memory Stick Duo media formatted with this camera amp memory o on Ra 256 MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB g 1440x1080 Fine 0 05 00 0 10 20 0 21 10 0 41 50 1 24 50 2 52 30 a
45. lied need to be replaced a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 i 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 HGB 668 Table of contents NOTES OM USING The Camera ws cxncins de cesceshsany anncxsae EE EA 8 Getting started m a a a a a a a e 10 Checkinoitheraccessorios sUpplicd es 10 Identifying parts Charging the battery pack Inserting the battery pack a Memory Stick Duo media soldiseparately n a caterer ee tera wee ne rrcos ee eae eaetee rear e aeRO 15 SENO NEEE areas E E E EE EER 18 Shooting viewing images u uuuuus111111 20 ShootingimageS ara ene e a e ee oe 20 Veinen eese eee E rere terres 21 Using shooting functions ose teeeeeesteeeteestesenteenees 22 Displaying minimum indicators Easy Shooting eceeeeeeseeteerees 22 Detecting smiles and shooting automatically Smile Shutter 23 Detecting the shooting conditions automatically Scene Recognition 24 Selecting the focus Method eee ee teeter iair 26 Focusing on the face of the subject Face Detection 0 ceee 27 Shooting close ups Macro eee eee rete essere tteeseresneeneee 28 U
46. mory i When there is no Memory Stick Duo media inserted Images are stored in the camera s internal memory approximately 11 MB To copy images from the internal memory to a Memory Stick Duo media insert the Memory Stick Duo media in the camera then select MENU B Settings gt GM Memory Stick Tool Copy iTo remove the battery pack f as Battery eject Seek lever Slide the battery eject lever Be sure not to drop the battery pack I Checking the remaining battery charge A remaining charge indicator appears on the upper left of the LCD screen Remaining charge icon MaA 60Min L Remaining time e It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears The remaining charge indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances e Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use When the operating time per charge decreases markedly the battery pack needs to be replaced Purchase a new battery pack If the camera is running on and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes the camera turns off automatically Auto power off function peyieys Buje 1768 Setting the clock Press the ON OFF Power button The camera is turned on It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation O oO gt i s F ro 2 Select a setting item with A V on the control button then
47. n a CD ROM supplied There are more functions in addition to those listed below for enjoying your images For details see the PMB Guide page 54 Import to computer Calendar Viewing images in a calendar Media service Uploading the image to the media service Printing images with Creating a data disc using date stamps a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive Export to camera Exporting images to a Memory Stick Duo media and viewing them PMB is not compatible with Macintosh computers i Stage 1 Installing the PMB supplied You can install the software supplied using the following procedure When you install PMB Music Transfer is also installed e Log on as Administrator 1 Check your computer environment Recommended environment for using PMB and Music Transfer OS pre installed Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP1 CPU For playing editing still images Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster For playing editing the High Definition movies 1440x1080 Fine Intel Core Duo 2 0 GHz or faster Intel Core 2 Duo 1 66 GHz or faster 1440x1080 Standard Intel Pentium D 2 8 GHz or faster Intel Core Duo 1 66 GHz or faster Intel Core 2 Duo 1 20 GHz or faster Memory 512 MB or more For playing editing the High Definition movies 1 GB or more Hard Disk Disk space required for installation Approximately 500 MB
48. n the LCD screen These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording 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 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 A message will be displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off or you can no longer record movies On image data compatibility The camera conforms with DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera If you cannot record play back images perform Initialize If you repeat recording deleting images for a long time fragmentation of data occurs on the media Images cannot be saved or recorded In such a case save your images on some type of external media first and then perform Initialize in gf Main Settings page 63 Note when playing movies on othe
49. o much camera shake during panning the shooting stops Hold the camera firmly 7068 Cannot play back images Press the gt Playback button page 21 e The folder file name has been changed on your computer e No guarantees are made for playing back on this camera files containing images which were processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras The camera is in USB mode Delete the USB connection e You may not be able to play back some images stored on the Memory Stick Duo media shot using other cameras Play such images in Folder View page 47 e This is caused by copying images on your computer to the Memory Stick Duo media without using the PMB Play such images in Folder View page 47 O 3 o 2 Oo 7188 7268 Precautions 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 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 On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the
50. o 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 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 For Customers in U S A UL is an internationally recognized safety organization This product has received UL Listing 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 HX1 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 358 46B l Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against ha
51. ot expose to high temperature above 60 C 140 F such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children Keep the battery pack dry e Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions Battery charger 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 For Customers in the U S A and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your 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 rbre org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject t
52. r devices This camera utilizes MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Main Profile to record movies Therefore movies recorded using this camera cannot be played on devices that do not support MPEG 4 AVC H 264 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 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 9GB p yeys Buje 10 Checking the accessories supplied Battery charger BC VH1 1 e Power cord mains lead 1 not supplied in the USA and Canada e Shoulder strap 1 e Lens cap 1 Lens cap strap 1 CD ROM 1 Cyber shot application software Cyber shot Handbook Cyber shot Step up Guide Instruction Manual this manual 1 I Using the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap and lens cap strap to prevent the camera from being dropped and damaged I About HDMI adaptor When you connect the camera to the TV with an HDMI cable attach the HDMI adaptor supplied to the HDMI cable sold separately and connect it to the multi connector of the camera ed o HDMI cable HDMI adaptor Identifying parts WN
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54. rmful 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 Customers in Europe Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate ser
55. ro You can shoot beautiful close up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers Press amp Macro on the control DISP button then select the desired X mode with lt gt Os N Shuto Auto This camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close up Normally put the camera in this mode Macro On This camera adjusts the focus with priority on close up subjects Set Macro On when shooting close subjects e Macro mode is fixed to Auto when the camera is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode or Movie Mode Using the self timer Press X Self Timer on the control button then select the desired mode with A Dox Self Timer Off Not using the self timer po Self Timer 10sec Shooting starts after a 10 second delay Use this setting if you want to include yourself in the image To cancel press again Self Timer 2sec Shooting starts after a two second delay This is to prevent blurring due to unsteadiness when the shutter button is pressed 2 Press the shutter button The self timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates Selecting a flash mode Press Flash on the control button then select the desired mode with lt gt 4auTO Flash Auto Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight 4 Flash On Flash always operates 4s Slow Synchro Flash On Flash always operates The shutter sp
56. s with Y on the control button then press o 3 Select yt Main Settings with A W lt gt on the control button then press Beep desired mode Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button High Low Turns on the beep shutter sound when you press the control shutter button If you want to lower the volume select Low Off Turns off the beep shutter sound Setting the custom button You can set the commonly used function selecting from Smile Shutter White Balance or Metering Mode to the custom button and set easily when shooting The default setting for the custom button is Smile Shutter Press the MENU button Select amp Settings with Y on the control button then press o 3 Select Shooting Settings with A W lt gt Custom Button desired mode gt Smile Shutter Shoots using the Smile Shutter default setting White Balance Displays the White Balance setting screen Metering Mode Displays the Metering Mode setting screen e Custom Button is fixed to Smile Shutter in EASY Easy Shooting and Demo Mode sBuljes es weo Bulbueyo J 5768 5868 Using the MENU items Displays available functions for easy setting when the camera is in shooting or playback mode Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen Select Settings yT Main Settings Initialize to initialize the settings to the
57. screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit sold separately 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 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 Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time 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 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 On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other
58. sing the self timer staf E ations EE E cassie inte Deane 28 Selecting a flash mode wince EE EE A 29 Changing the screen display cece iieii 30 Selecting the image size to match the USAGE ascctissd sistssceaisacgararersecete dine 31 Shooting with Program Auto 0 ecee rete tneceeenteeeneesntenneeeees 33 Shooting moving subjects with different effects Shutter Speed Priority Shooting ceeeeeeeeceeceeeeeeeereeteenteeeeneeneeeneenees 34 Adjusting background blur and shooting Aperture Priority Shooting iccsccsssesccscezeseecntasived onoir 35 Shooting with a desired exposure Manual Exposure Shooting 36 Shooting with reduced DIU 5a 26 ceeceopecusnecsnene ierre oF Shooting panoramic IMAGES eee ee cee eee eee eeee ete eens eteenneeeneeee 38 Shooting continuously High speed burst shooting Exposure bracket 0 cecceceeeersetteereees 40 Using the Shooting mode that matches the scene Scene Selection 42 Shooting MOVIES serginin e yen ak e eai erdt OTA dade TESS 44 USING VIEWING FUNCTIONS 0 0 eee eee teeeteeesteeeteeenteenteenees 46 Viewing an enlarged image Playback ZOOM cceceeeeeeeeeneeenees 46 Searching for an image Image Index eee eeeeeteeeteeeneeeneeee 46 Selecting the display format View Mode cceceeeetesteteeteeteeneeets 47 Deleting images ou eect eesseeesseeesteesseesneeeneeesneesneeenteenaeente 48 DGICUMG WMAQ SS serene n an berate seh O tastes 4
59. the shutter speed slow ale About the recording of High speed burst shooting images After shooting High speed burst images the shot images are displayed in frames on the LCD screen When all the images are fitted in the frames recording completes You can stop the recording by selecting OK with on the control button When stopped the image displayed in index and images in the image processing are recorded 4ose ule a Playing back grouped burst images Burst shots are recorded in a group and you can play them back automatically Display Main Image Only When a face is detected in burst images a most suitable image is displayed as a main image When a face is not detected the first The burst images can be displayed in a list Press on the control button Burst groups are displayed as thumbnail images Select images with lt gt Display or hide the index with V and press to go back to single playback Date View and Event View can group burst images image will become a main image The main image can be changed suonouns Buljooys BuisN 4168 42GB Using the Shooting mode that matches the scene Scene Selection Set the mode dial to scn Scene Selection A list of Scene Selection modes is displayed 2 Select the desired mode with A lt gt on the control button gt e If you want to switch to another scene press the MENU button Scene Sele
60. titude and Longitude 139 44 31 E display z Histogram appears when histogram display is disabled OOOO0NNE Volume Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera try the following solutions Check the items below and refer to Cyber shot Handbook PDF If a code such as C 00 O00 appears on the screen refer to Cyber shot Handbook gt a Remove the battery pack wait for about one minute re insert the battery pack then turn on the power gt a Press the RESET button using a fine tipped object and turn on the power page 12 If you do the operation above the date and time setting is cleared gt ai Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility On repairing cameras with internal memory or Music files function included data in the camera may be checked on minimum necessity to verify and improve the malfunction symptoms Sony will not copy or save any of those data Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack e Insert the battery pack correctly by pushing the battery eject lever page 15 Cannot turn on the camera e After inserting the battery pack into the camera it may take a few moments for the camera to power up e Insert the battery pack correctly page 15 e The battery pack is discharged Insert a charged battery pack page 13
61. unction TD Delete button C Custom button 21l as Seeseq e Jog dial Press Beat Selecting the item Turn Selecting the setting tn value adjusting the a focus area scrolling images Hook for shoulder strap MENU button Control button Menu on A W lt gt Menu off DISP S Y 4 Speaker Battery insert slot Battery eject lever Memory Stick Duo media slot Access lamp Battery Memory Stick Duo media cover Tripod receptacle e Use a tripod with a screw less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inches long Otherwise you cannot firmly secure the camera and damage to the camera may occur RESET button Charging the battery pack Insert the battery pack into the battery charger e You can charge the battery even when it is partially charged Battery pack Connect the batte ry For customers in the USA and Canada 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 Plug poeyieys Buje CHARGE lamp Lit Charging Off Charging finished Normal CHARGE lamp charge For customers in countries regions other than the USA and Canada Power cord mains lead gt CHARGE lamp 3 When charging is finished disconnect the battery charger 1368 peyieys Buje 1488 Charging time Full charge time Normal c
62. vice or guarantee documents This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive 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 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 Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other Europ

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