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... number in Japan Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for shooting/playback with your camera. 2-629-895-11(1) Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using... on this product. Model No. Refer to your Sony dealer regarding this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on the bottom. DSC-H1 Serial No DSC-H1 "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the ...
... number in Japan Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for shooting/playback with your camera. 2-629-895-11(1) Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using... on this product. Model No. Refer to your Sony dealer regarding this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on the bottom. DSC-H1 Serial No DSC-H1 "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the ...
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... disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potential negative consequences for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of materials will not occur in a particular installation. Reorient or ...different from that interference will help . By ensuring this product is fitted to this camera. This equipment generates, uses, and can be sure to attach the fuse cover after you... should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. 3 Note: This equipment has been tested and found compliant with this ...
... disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potential negative consequences for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of materials will not occur in a particular installation. Reorient or ...different from that interference will help . By ensuring this product is fitted to this camera. This equipment generates, uses, and can be sure to attach the fuse cover after you... should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. 3 Note: This equipment has been tested and found compliant with this ...
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Memory Stick Duo Adaptor • For details on the Nickel-Metal Hydride battery • Charge both of the supplied Ni-MH batteries before using the camera for the first time. (t step 1 in insufficient light emission. Notes on "Memory Stick", see page 98. This is to maintain the batteries...not completely discharged. The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the usable batteries, see page 96. Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in the internal memory may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it into a Memory Stick Duo...
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor • For details on the Nickel-Metal Hydride battery • Charge both of the supplied Ni-MH batteries before using the camera for the first time. (t step 1 in insufficient light emission. Notes on "Memory Stick", see page 98. This is to maintain the batteries...not completely discharged. The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the usable batteries, see page 96. Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in the internal memory may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it into a Memory Stick Duo...
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... the lens, and be careful not to apply force to the provisions of the copyright laws. This is not a malfunction. • This camera is equipped with a power zoom lens. However, there may be discolored and that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. ...outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other equipment on your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary ...
... the lens, and be careful not to apply force to the provisions of the copyright laws. This is not a malfunction. • This camera is equipped with a power zoom lens. However, there may be discolored and that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. ...outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other equipment on your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary ...
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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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...) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) 7 Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color - 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 - Table...
...) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) 7 Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color - 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 - Table...
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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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... on t "To choose a focus method" (page 32) If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. Remember to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 27), jog dial (page 26), the menus (page 36), and so on a subject successfully... When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can stabilize the...
... on t "To choose a focus method" (page 32) If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. Remember to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 27), jog dial (page 26), the menus (page 36), and so on a subject successfully... When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can stabilize the...
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... Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure Underexposure = too little light Darker image Characteristics of light that the camera will receive when you to adjust the exposure that has been determined by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. t page 30 ...[EV]: Allows you release the shutter. Open In-focus range narrows, both backward and forward. 11 Enjoying the camera Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. [Manual exposure]: Allows you to change the part of...
... Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure Underexposure = too little light Darker image Characteristics of light that the camera will receive when you to adjust the exposure that has been determined by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. t page 30 ...[EV]: Allows you release the shutter. Open In-focus range narrows, both backward and forward. 11 Enjoying the camera Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. [Manual exposure]: Allows you to change the part of...
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... fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is displayed in up of a collection of pixels. Enjoying the camera 1944 480 Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is shown by e-mail The default settings are marked with Image size 5M (2592×1944) Larger 3:2 (2592×1728.... Usage guidelines For printing high density images in A4 or A5 size For printing in combination (page 40) You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. "Image size" is made up to A4 size Few (Rough image quality but has a smaller file size. 13
... fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is displayed in up of a collection of pixels. Enjoying the camera 1944 480 Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is shown by e-mail The default settings are marked with Image size 5M (2592×1944) Larger 3:2 (2592×1728.... Usage guidelines For printing high density images in A4 or A5 size For printing in combination (page 40) You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. "Image size" is made up to A4 size Few (Rough image quality but has a smaller file size. 13
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... use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) 1 S Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). 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 This First") For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) ...button (t step 6 in "Read This First") 15 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.
... use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) 1 S Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). 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 This First") For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) ...button (t step 6 in "Read This First") 15 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.
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Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) When you want to store it with your conversion lens. 17 Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. Enjoying the camera Storing the lens hood The lens hood can be attached in the reverse direction 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 use.
Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) When you want to store it with your conversion lens. 17 Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. Enjoying the camera Storing the lens hood The lens hood can be attached in the reverse direction 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 use.
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... capacity (23) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (23) Recording time [maximum recordable time] (23) Multi Burst interval (40) Remaining number of light or a tripod. 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...
... capacity (23) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (23) Recording time [maximum recordable time] (23) Multi Burst interval (40) Remaining number of light or a tripod. 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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... image (t step 6 in "Read This First") E Display 2005 1 1 DPOF BACK/ NEXT VOLUME Indication Histogram (22, 31) • appears when histogram display is disabled. 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...
... image (t step 6 in "Read This First") E Display 2005 1 1 DPOF BACK/ NEXT VOLUME Indication Histogram (22, 31) • appears when histogram display is disabled. 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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... shooting and during playback. • The histogram does not appear: When shooting in the following situations - You are rotating still images. - You are using other cameras. 22 The shutter speed is displayed during playback may not appear for images recorded using playback zoom. - Histogram on VGA 96 S AF Indicators off Histogram...
... shooting and during playback. • The histogram does not appear: When shooting in the following situations - You are rotating still images. - You are using other cameras. 22 The shutter speed is displayed during playback may not appear for images recorded using playback zoom. - Histogram on VGA 96 S AF Indicators off Histogram...
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... is for movies that can be recorded on a "Memory Stick" formatted with the size set to 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 the length of time for when... only recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO". • For image size and image quality, see page 13. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera. The recording time of movies (hour : minute : second) Capacity Size 640(Fine) 640(Standard) 160 32MB - 0:01:27 0:22:42 64MB - 0:...
... is for movies that can be recorded on a "Memory Stick" formatted with the size set to 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 the length of time for when... only recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO". • For image size and image quality, see page 13. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera. The recording time of movies (hour : minute : second) Capacity Size 640(Fine) 640(Standard) 160 32MB - 0:01:27 0:22:42 64MB - 0:...
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... pages 64 to 68 without fail using one of the following methods. When a "Memory Stick" (not supplied) is no "Memory Stick" inserted in the camera, you cannot copy data on a "Memory Stick" Prepare a "Memory Stick" with a capacity of internal memory. B Internal memory When there is inserted B..."Memory Stick". When you copy (back up) data without a "Memory Stick" inserted in the camera. • You cannot move image data on a "Memory Stick" to the internal memory. • By connecting the camera and a computer with a USB cable, you can copy data stored in the internal memory to...
... pages 64 to 68 without fail using one of the following methods. When a "Memory Stick" (not supplied) is no "Memory Stick" inserted in the camera, you cannot copy data on a "Memory Stick" Prepare a "Memory Stick" with a capacity of internal memory. B Internal memory When there is inserted B..."Memory Stick". When you copy (back up) data without a "Memory Stick" inserted in the camera. • You cannot move image data on a "Memory Stick" to the internal memory. • By connecting the camera and a computer with a USB cable, you can copy data stored in the internal memory to...
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... the following situations: - (P.Quality) is set to [Fine] - [AF Mode] is set to [Single] - [STEADY SHOT] is set to [Continuous] - The camera has been turned on the conditions of use. • The battery capacity decreases as necessary. of images Battery life (min.) LCD on Approx. 290 Approx... temperature is switched alternately between the W and T ends - The zoom is used - The flash strobes once every two times - 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 or viewed...
... the following situations: - (P.Quality) is set to [Fine] - [AF Mode] is set to [Single] - [STEADY SHOT] is set to [Continuous] - The camera has been turned on the conditions of use. • The battery capacity decreases as necessary. of images Battery life (min.) LCD on Approx. 290 Approx... temperature is switched alternately between the W and T ends - The zoom is used - The flash strobes once every two times - 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 or viewed...
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... value) (page 30). t step 5 in "Read This First" P: Program auto shooting mode Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. 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...
... value) (page 30). t step 5 in "Read This First" P: Program auto shooting mode Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. 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...