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Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-196-623-11(1) Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC-H7/H9 For details on the advanced operations, please access "Cyber-shot Handbook" and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" contained on the supplied CD-ROM via a computer.
Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-196-623-11(1) Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC-H7/H9 For details on the advanced operations, please access "Cyber-shot Handbook" and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" contained on the supplied CD-ROM via a computer.
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... can be recorded/viewed .......... 32 Number of still images and recording time of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on using your camera 8 Getting started 10 Checking the accessories supplied 10 1 Preparing the battery pack 12 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied...) ........ 13 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 15 Shooting images easily 16 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Finder/Lens hood ...... 17 Shooting with manual...
... can be recorded/viewed .......... 32 Number of still images and recording time of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on using your camera 8 Getting started 10 Checking the accessories supplied 10 1 Preparing the battery pack 12 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied...) ........ 13 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 15 Shooting images easily 16 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Finder/Lens hood ...... 17 Shooting with manual...
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... emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may not be destroyed. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be able to the flash surface, resulting in color... images, this may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. • Clean the flash surface before using your camera [ Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up copy. [ Notes on recording/playback • Before you start recording, make sure that generates ...
... emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may not be destroyed. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be able to the flash surface, resulting in color... images, this may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. • Clean the flash surface before using your camera [ Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up copy. [ Notes on recording/playback • Before you start recording, make sure that generates ...
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[ No compensation for contents of the recording The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc. 9
[ No compensation for contents of the recording The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc. 9
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... Handbook"/"Cyber-shot Step-up Guide") (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attaching the shoulder strap and the lens cap Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. 10
... Handbook"/"Cyber-shot Step-up Guide") (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attaching the shoulder strap and the lens cap Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. 10
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.... • The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. • The Clock Set screen appears when the camera is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 31 MB). [ To check the remaining battery time Press POWER button to turn...
.... • The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. • The Clock Set screen appears when the camera is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 31 MB). [ To check the remaining battery time Press POWER button to turn...
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3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock (Playback) button POWER button 1 2 3 z button ɟ Control button HOME button 1 Press the POWER button or press (Playback) button. 2 Set the clock ... HOME button, and select [ Clock Settings] in (Settings) (pages 23, 24). [ When you turn on the power If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function). 15
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock (Playback) button POWER button 1 2 3 z button ɟ Control button HOME button 1 Press the POWER button or press (Playback) button. 2 Set the clock ... HOME button, and select [ Clock Settings] in (Settings) (pages 23, 24). [ When you turn on the power If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function). 15
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... remains lit. 2 Press the shutter button fully down again. 16 To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down . When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. 3Shoot with the shutter button. Shooting images easily...
... remains lit. 2 Press the shutter button fully down again. 16 To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down . When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. 3Shoot with the shutter button. Shooting images easily...
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[ Attaching the lens hood 1 Attach the adaptor ring while the power is off. While doing this, hold and fix the indicator of the adaptor ring to the indicator of this camera, as shown below . Storing the lens hood Position the lens hood as illustrated below and turn . Indicators Position ring 3 Turn the lens hood and position the indicator to the indicator of the adaptor ring to not turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. Lens hood 19 Adaptor ring 2 Turn the position ring and position the indicator of the position ring until it clicks.
[ Attaching the lens hood 1 Attach the adaptor ring while the power is off. While doing this, hold and fix the indicator of the adaptor ring to the indicator of this camera, as shown below . Storing the lens hood Position the lens hood as illustrated below and turn . Indicators Position ring 3 Turn the lens hood and position the indicator to the indicator of the adaptor ring to not turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. Lens hood 19 Adaptor ring 2 Turn the position ring and position the indicator of the position ring until it clicks.
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... turning the wheel dial, you can also easily view the next/previous image. [ To delete images 1 Display the image you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on the control button. To undo the zoom, press . To switch to playback mode. Viewing/deleting images MENU button Multi connector...
... turning the wheel dial, you can also easily view the next/previous image. [ To delete images 1 Display the image you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on the control button. To undo the zoom, press . To switch to playback mode. Viewing/deleting images MENU button Multi connector...
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... all the images in a folder, select [All In This Folder], then press z in step 2. [ To play back a series of pictures on TV screen Connect the camera to delete with v/V/b/B. To cancel a selection, select an image you want to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied).
... all the images in a folder, select [All In This Folder], then press z in step 2. [ To play back a series of pictures on TV screen Connect the camera to delete with v/V/b/B. To cancel a selection, select an image you want to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied).
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... you select (Settings). 2 Move to the right with B, select a setting with v/V, then press z. 3 Select a setting with v/V, then press z. • The camera is the gateway screen for all the functions of your camera. You can select the shooting mode or playback mode, or change the settings from the HOME screen. Learning the various...
... you select (Settings). 2 Move to the right with B, select a setting with v/V, then press z. 3 Select a setting with v/V, then press z. • The camera is the gateway screen for all the functions of your camera. You can select the shooting mode or playback mode, or change the settings from the HOME screen. Learning the various...
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...focus, etc. Face Detection Detects the faces of the image or adds special effects. DSC-H9 /BRK button (REC Mode) button (Metering Mode) 26 Only the available items are displayed on the camera mode. Menu for each function. White Bal Adjusts the color tones. Flash Level ... in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available only in the playback mode. Also, the menu items available vary depending on DSC-H7. REC Mode* Selects the continuous shooting method. Red Eye Reduction Sets to the scene. SteadyShot Selects the anti-blur mode. SETUP Selects ...
...focus, etc. Face Detection Detects the faces of the image or adds special effects. DSC-H9 /BRK button (REC Mode) button (Metering Mode) 26 Only the available items are displayed on the camera mode. Menu for each function. White Bal Adjusts the color tones. Flash Level ... in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available only in the playback mode. Also, the menu items available vary depending on DSC-H7. REC Mode* Selects the continuous shooting method. Red Eye Reduction Sets to the scene. SteadyShot Selects the anti-blur mode. SETUP Selects ...
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... Reader/Writer. • For further details on the computer. For details, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 28 Also, you can display images shot with the camera on the operating environment of the software. Enjoying your OS does not support USB connections, use still images and movies from the...
... Reader/Writer. • For further details on the computer. For details, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 28 Also, you can display images shot with the camera on the operating environment of the software. Enjoying your OS does not support USB connections, use still images and movies from the...
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...may be less than those indicated in order at about three second intervals [ When shooting movies Shooting with the LCD screen DSC-H9 Approx. 150 DSC-H7 Approx. 160 Shooting with the finder Approx. 170 Approx. 170 • Shooting movies continuously with the battery pack (supplied)... you shoot images in the following conditions: - of Images DSC-H9 Approx. 6000 DSC-H7 Approx. 7200 Battery life (min.) Approx. 300 Approx. 360 • Viewing single images in the table depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of images/...
...may be less than those indicated in order at about three second intervals [ When shooting movies Shooting with the LCD screen DSC-H9 Approx. 150 DSC-H7 Approx. 160 Shooting with the finder Approx. 170 Approx. 170 • Shooting movies continuously with the battery pack (supplied)... you shoot images in the following conditions: - of Images DSC-H9 Approx. 6000 DSC-H7 Approx. 7200 Battery life (min.) Approx. 300 Approx. 360 • Viewing single images in the table depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of images/...
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...When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. [ The approximate recording time of movies (Units: hour : minute : second)... Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera Size Approx. 31 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 640(Fine) - - 0:02:50 0:06:00 0:12:...
...When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. [ The approximate recording time of movies (Units: hour : minute : second)... Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera Size Approx. 31 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 640(Fine) - - 0:02:50 0:06:00 0:12:...
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... the power is dead. If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on , the camera turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about one . • Use a recommended battery pack (page 10). Replace it may... be checked when you experience trouble with a new one. 34 Troubleshooting If you send your camera to be repaired. Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory, Music files may take ...13). Cannot turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized...
... the power is dead. If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on , the camera turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about one . • Use a recommended battery pack (page 10). Replace it may... be checked when you experience trouble with a new one. 34 Troubleshooting If you send your camera to be repaired. Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory, Music files may take ...13). Cannot turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized...
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...a feature for superimposing dates on the image. Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • The lens cap is not a malfunction. Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images. • Press (Playback) button (page 21). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • ...When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using "Picture Motion Browser", you use the camera in USB mode. This phenmenon is attached. Delete the USB connection. 35 Insert the charged battery pack (page 12). • The battery ...
...a feature for superimposing dates on the image. Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • The lens cap is not a malfunction. Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images. • Press (Playback) button (page 21). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • ...When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using "Picture Motion Browser", you use the camera in USB mode. This phenmenon is attached. Delete the USB connection. 35 Insert the charged battery pack (page 12). • The battery ...
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.... • Chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. • Do not touch the camera with the above on or off. Do not use the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as...rechargeable battery for 24 hours or more with the power off. 36 Note that exceed this range is not recommended. [ On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. However, even if this malfunction cannot be repaired. [ On cleaning Cleaning the...
.... • Chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. • Do not touch the camera with the above on or off. Do not use the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as...rechargeable battery for 24 hours or more with the power off. 36 Note that exceed this range is not recommended. [ On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. However, even if this malfunction cannot be repaired. [ On cleaning Cleaning the...
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... Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 15× zoom lens f = 5.2 - 78 mm (31 - 465 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.7 - 4.5 Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene Selection (9 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, ... general] Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1, 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting with the LCD screen): DSC-H9: 1.2 W DSC-H7: 1.1 W Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage temperature: -20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F) Dimensions:...
... Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 15× zoom lens f = 5.2 - 78 mm (31 - 465 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.7 - 4.5 Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene Selection (9 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, ... general] Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1, 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting with the LCD screen): DSC-H9: 1.2 W DSC-H7: 1.1 W Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage temperature: -20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F) Dimensions:...