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DSC-H1 Serial No DSC-H1 "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for future reference. Record the serial number in Japan Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and "Read This First" (...and answers to your TV Troubleshooting Others Index © 2005 Sony Corporation Printed on the bottom. Printed in the space provided below. Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Owner's Record The model and ...
DSC-H1 Serial No DSC-H1 "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for future reference. Record the serial number in Japan Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and "Read This First" (...and answers to your TV Troubleshooting Others Index © 2005 Sony Corporation Printed on the bottom. Printed in the space provided below. Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Owner's Record The model and ...
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...will not occur in a residential installation. Should the fuse in the EMC Directive for your nearest Sony service station. 3 Never use the plug without the fuse cover. This equipment generates, uses,...modifications not expressly approved in this manual could otherwise be replaced, a fuse of this camera. If this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be treated as the supplied one or...rating as household waste. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to conserve natural resources. The recycling of the following measures: - The ...
...will not occur in a residential installation. Should the fuse in the EMC Directive for your nearest Sony service station. 3 Never use the plug without the fuse cover. This equipment generates, uses,...modifications not expressly approved in this manual could otherwise be replaced, a fuse of this camera. If this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be treated as the supplied one or...rating as household waste. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to conserve natural resources. The recycling of the following measures: - The ...
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... (not supplied) The IC recording medium used by this may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before use the camera near a location that the camera is lit, the data in some cases may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to other bright... that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. See page 24 on how to back up the data to avoid the potential risk of your camera. • "Memory Stick Duo": you record one-time events, make a trial recording to back up the data. The heat of flash emission may not...
... (not supplied) The IC recording medium used by this may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before use the camera near a location that the camera is lit, the data in some cases may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to other bright... that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. See page 24 on how to back up the data to avoid the potential risk of your camera. • "Memory Stick Duo": you record one-time events, make a trial recording to back up the data. The heat of flash emission may not...
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...the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be some tiny... process and do not affect the recording in any way. • Exposing the LCD screen, the finder, or the lens to direct sunlight for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded with a power zoom lens....
...the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be some tiny... process and do not affect the recording in any way. • Exposing the LCD screen, the finder, or the lens to direct sunlight for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded with a power zoom lens....
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For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (...Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual shooting) t page 27 • Enjoy various shooting/playback using the...
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (...Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual shooting) t page 27 • Enjoy various shooting/playback using the...
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... (Bracket Step) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) 7 Table of lighting 12 Quality - On the effects of contents Notes on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - On "image quality" and "image size 13 Identifying parts 14 Indicators on a subject successfully 10 Exposure -
... (Bracket Step) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) 7 Table of lighting 12 Quality - On the effects of contents Notes on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - On "image quality" and "image size 13 Identifying parts 14 Indicators on a subject successfully 10 Exposure -
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Folder Copy Setup 1 59 1 LCD Backlight EVF Backlight Beep Language Initialize 8 Viewing menu 43 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 50 Camera 1 51 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 54 2 Expanded Focus Enlarged Icon STEADY SHOT Conversion Lens Internal Memory Tool 56 Format Memory Stick Tool 57 Format Create REC. Folder Change REC.
Folder Copy Setup 1 59 1 LCD Backlight EVF Backlight Beep Language Initialize 8 Viewing menu 43 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 50 Camera 1 51 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 54 2 Expanded Focus Enlarged Icon STEADY SHOT Conversion Lens Internal Memory Tool 56 Format Memory Stick Tool 57 Format Create REC. Folder Change REC.
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... Set Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer 62 Copying images to your computer 64 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick 70 Using the supplied software 71 Using your Macintosh computer 73 Printing still images How to print still images... 75 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 76 Printing at a shop 79 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 81 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 83 Warning indicators and messages 93 Others On the "Memory Stick 96...
... Set Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer 62 Copying images to your computer 64 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick 70 Using the supplied software 71 Using your Macintosh computer 73 Printing still images How to print still images... 75 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 76 Printing at a shop 79 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 81 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 83 Warning indicators and messages 93 Others On the "Memory Stick 96...
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Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down S AF 30 F3.5 To shoot a still image difficult to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 27), jog dial (page 26), the menus (page 36), and so on the steady shot function are also ... dark places, and turning on . It tells you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). t See "Hints for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your camera. Press fully down straight away Press halfway down, then Flashing,lit/beeps VGA FINE 101 96...
Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down S AF 30 F3.5 To shoot a still image difficult to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 27), jog dial (page 26), the menus (page 36), and so on the steady shot function are also ... dark places, and turning on . It tells you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). t See "Hints for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your camera. Press fully down straight away Press halfway down, then Flashing,lit/beeps VGA FINE 101 96...
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... to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can create various images by the camera. t page 30 [EV]: Allows you to adjust the exposure that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Open In-focus range narrows, both backward and forward. 11... of "shutter speed" The exposure is the amount of "aperture" (F value) Faster Moving objects appear stopped. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to flow. Close In-focus range widens, both backward and forward. t page 38...
... to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can create various images by the camera. t page 30 [EV]: Allows you to adjust the exposure that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Open In-focus range narrows, both backward and forward. 11... of "shutter speed" The exposure is the amount of "aperture" (F value) Faster Moving objects appear stopped. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to flow. Close In-focus range widens, both backward and forward. t page 38...
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...quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 40) You can select the compression ratio when digital images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc... it contains a large number of pixels. "Image size" is printed or displayed on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is shown by the number of pixels, the...;1536) 1M (1280×960) VGA(E-Mail) (640×480) Smaller . Enjoying the camera 1944 480 Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is displayed in fine detail.
...quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 40) You can select the compression ratio when digital images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc... it contains a large number of pixels. "Image size" is printed or displayed on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is shown by the number of pixels, the...;1536) 1M (1280×960) VGA(E-Mail) (640×480) Smaller . Enjoying the camera 1944 480 Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is displayed in fine detail.
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... length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. 3 2 4 Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover. Enjoying the camera L POWER button (t step 2 in "Read This First") M For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (t step 5 in "Read...
... length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. 3 2 4 Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover. Enjoying the camera L POWER button (t step 2 in "Read This First") M For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (t step 5 in "Read...
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Enjoying the camera Storing the lens hood The lens hood can be attached in use. Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) When you want to do enhanced wide-angle shots or zoom-in shots on distant objects, attach a conversion lens. 1 Attach the adaptor ring. 2 Attach a conversion lens. • For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the camera when it is not in the reverse direction to store it clicks. Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it with your conversion lens. 17
Enjoying the camera Storing the lens hood The lens hood can be attached in use. Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) When you want to do enhanced wide-angle shots or zoom-in shots on distant objects, attach a conversion lens. 1 Attach the adaptor ring. 2 Attach a conversion lens. • For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the camera when it is not in the reverse direction to store it clicks. Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it with your conversion lens. 17
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... Flexible spot AF (32) Manual focus (32) DPOF (not displayed on the screen on the steady shot function or using the internal memory. Enjoying the camera B Display 2 5 10 90cm 0.9 2 5m Indication Manual focus bar (33) S AF M AF C AF z Set Macro (t step 5 in "Read This First") AF mode (51) AF range finder...
... Flexible spot AF (32) Manual focus (32) DPOF (not displayed on the screen on the steady shot function or using the internal memory. Enjoying the camera B Display 2 5 10 90cm 0.9 2 5m Indication Manual focus bar (33) S AF M AF C AF z Set Macro (t step 5 in "Read This First") AF mode (51) AF range finder...
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Enjoying the camera Display 8/8 12/12 C:32:00 00:00:12 D Display +2.0EV WB Indication Image number/Number of the playback image (52) Menu/Guide menu (36) Select ...
Enjoying the camera Display 8/8 12/12 C:32:00 00:00:12 D Display +2.0EV WB Indication Image number/Number of the playback image (52) Menu/Guide menu (36) Select ...
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... the histogram display to on, image information is slow or high. • The histogram may occur when: - The menu is displayed. - You are using other cameras. 22 The shutter speed is displayed during playback may not appear for images recorded using playback zoom. - Playback of movies. • A large difference in the...
... the histogram display to on, image information is slow or high. • The histogram may occur when: - The menu is displayed. - You are using other cameras. 22 The shutter speed is displayed during playback may not appear for images recorded using playback zoom. - Playback of movies. • A large difference in the...
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...12:20 0:44:27 11:44:22 0:25:18 1:31:09 24:18:25 • Movies with this camera, the display may vary depending on the shooting conditions. The number of images that of a 32 MB "Memory Stick". Enjoying the... camera Number of still images and recording time of movies The tables show the approximate number of still images and...Stick PRO". • For image size and image quality, see page 13. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera.
...12:20 0:44:27 11:44:22 0:25:18 1:31:09 24:18:25 • Movies with this camera, the display may vary depending on the shooting conditions. The number of images that of a 32 MB "Memory Stick". Enjoying the... camera Number of still images and recording time of movies The tables show the approximate number of still images and...Stick PRO". • For image size and image quality, see page 13. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera.
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...internal memory We recommend that you can copy data stored in the internal memory. On image data stored in the camera, you copy (back up) data without a "Memory Stick" inserted in the camera. • You cannot move image data on a computer to [640(Fine)] cannot be performed on images ... copy data on a "Memory Stick" to the internal memory. • By connecting the camera and a computer with a USB cable, you do not have a "Memory Stick" (Recording with the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. When you can record images using one of the following methods...
...internal memory We recommend that you can copy data stored in the internal memory. On image data stored in the camera, you copy (back up) data without a "Memory Stick" inserted in the camera. • You cannot move image data on a computer to [640(Fine)] cannot be performed on images ... copy data on a "Memory Stick" to the internal memory. • By connecting the camera and a computer with a USB cable, you do not have a "Memory Stick" (Recording with the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. When you can record images using one of the following methods...
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...(Ni-MH) (supplied) Approx. 7800 Approx. 390 • Viewing single images in the following conditions: - The zoom is low - Enjoying the camera 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...account changing the "Memory Stick" as necessary. The zoom is used - When viewing still images Battery No. The camera has been turned on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 25 Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the image size...
...(Ni-MH) (supplied) Approx. 7800 Approx. 390 • Viewing single images in the following conditions: - The zoom is low - Enjoying the camera 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...account changing the "Memory Stick" as necessary. The zoom is used - When viewing still images Battery No. The camera has been turned on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 25 Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the image size...
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... the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 37) S: Shutter speed priority shooting mode Allows you to the desired function. Mode dial Enjoying the camera : Shooting movies t step 5 in "Read This First" Control button Still image shooting modes : Playback/Edit t step 6 in "Read This First" : Scene Selection mode Allows you...
... the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 37) S: Shutter speed priority shooting mode Allows you to the desired function. Mode dial Enjoying the camera : Shooting movies t step 5 in "Read This First" Control button Still image shooting modes : Playback/Edit t step 6 in "Read This First" : Scene Selection mode Allows you...