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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. 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)
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... 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 the screen 30 Battery life and memory capacity 32 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed .......... 32 Number of still ...
... 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 the screen 30 Battery life and memory capacity 32 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed .......... 32 Number of still ...
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... finder and the lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of your camera. • Do not use . It may cause the malfunction of the pixels are not guaranteed. [ Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and... or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen or the LCD finder. Notes on using your camera [ Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up copy. [ Notes on recording/playback • Before you start recording, make a trial recording to ...
... finder and the lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of your camera. • Do not use . It may cause the malfunction of the pixels are not guaranteed. [ Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and... or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen or the LCD finder. Notes on using your camera [ Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up copy. [ Notes on recording/playback • Before you start recording, make a trial recording to ...
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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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... center of the focus frame. 3Shoot with the shutter button. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down . When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. AE/AF lock indicator When shooting movies: Press the shutter button fully down again. 16 When shooting still...
... center of the focus frame. 3Shoot with the shutter button. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down . When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. AE/AF lock indicator When shooting movies: Press the shutter button fully down again. 16 When shooting still...
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While doing this camera, as shown below . Adaptor ring 2 Turn the position ring and position the indicator of the adaptor ring to not turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. [ Attaching the lens hood 1 Attach the adaptor ring while the power is off. Storing the lens hood Position the lens hood as illustrated below and turn . Lens hood 19 Indicators Position ring 3 Turn the lens hood and position the indicator to the indicator of the adaptor ring to the indicator of this , hold and fix the indicator of the position ring until it clicks.
While doing this camera, as shown below . Adaptor ring 2 Turn the position ring and position the indicator of the adaptor ring to not turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. [ Attaching the lens hood 1 Attach the adaptor ring while the power is off. Storing the lens hood Position the lens hood as illustrated below and turn . Lens hood 19 Indicators Position ring 3 Turn the lens hood and position the indicator to the indicator of the adaptor ring to the indicator of this , hold and fix the indicator of the position ring until it clicks.
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.... • By 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.
.... • By 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.
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... image screen, press z. • You can also access the index screen by selecting [ Index Display] in HOME screen. (View Images) on TV screen Connect the camera to display the index screen while a still image is checked in the checkbox of pictures on the index screen changes. [ To delete images in (View...
... image screen, press z. • You can also access the index screen by selecting [ Index Display] in HOME screen. (View Images) on TV screen Connect the camera to display the index screen while a still image is checked in the checkbox of pictures on the index screen changes. [ To delete images in (View...
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... HOME button 1 Press HOME 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. Category Item z button Guide 2 Select a category with b/B on the control button. 3 Select an item with v/V, then press z. [ When you select...
... HOME button 1 Press HOME 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. Category Item z button Guide 2 Select a category with b/B on the control button. 3 Select an item with v/V, then press z. [ When you select...
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... the scene. SETUP Selects shooting settings. * Menu items can be set menu items on DSC-H7. The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available...the color tones. Contrast Adjusts the contrast. To set on the menu screen only on DSC-H9, press the buttons for shooting Scene Selection Selects a preset setting according to reduce ...for each function. Image Size Selects the still image size. Metering Mode* Selects the metering mode. DSC-H9 /BRK button (REC Mode) button (Metering Mode) 26 Face Detection Detects the faces of...
... the scene. SETUP Selects shooting settings. * Menu items can be set menu items on DSC-H7. The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available...the color tones. Contrast Adjusts the contrast. To set on the menu screen only on DSC-H9, press the buttons for shooting Scene Selection Selects a preset setting according to reduce ...for each function. Image Size Selects the still image size. Metering Mode* Selects the metering mode. DSC-H9 /BRK button (REC Mode) button (Metering Mode) 26 Face Detection Detects the faces of...
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... Motion Browser" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 28 For details, refer to v10.4) not compatible • Must be installed with the camera on the operating environment of the software. Also, you can display images shot with above OS at delivery. • If your computer You can use...
... Motion Browser" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 28 For details, refer to v10.4) not compatible • Must be installed with the camera on the operating environment of the software. Also, you can display images shot with above OS at delivery. • If your computer You can use...
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...images LCD screen/ Finder DSC-H9 LCD screen Finder DSC-H7 LCD screen Finder No. The flash strobes once every two times. - The battery power is low. - [Face Detection] is switched alternately between the W and T ends. - The power turns on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association... 360 • Viewing single images 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...
...images LCD screen/ Finder DSC-H9 LCD screen Finder DSC-H7 LCD screen Finder No. The flash strobes once every two times. - The battery power is low. - [Face Detection] is switched alternately between the W and T ends. - The power turns on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association... 360 • Viewing single images 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...
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...file size of a movie file 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 vary depending on the shooting conditions. • You can only be used when shooting 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 0:12:20 ...
...file size of a movie file 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 vary depending on the shooting conditions. • You can only be used when shooting 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 0:12:20 ...
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... Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with a new one. • Use a recommended battery pack (page 10). Replace it with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the screen, refer to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Please...). Insert charged battery pack (page 12). • The battery pack is on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 4 Consult your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to be repaired. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be checked when ...
... Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with a new one. • Use a recommended battery pack (page 10). Replace it with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the screen, refer to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Please...). Insert charged battery pack (page 12). • The battery pack is on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 4 Consult your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to be repaired. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be checked when ...
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...record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other than [640(Fine)]. - Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images. • Press (Playback) button (page 21). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • When ... on the image. Delete the USB connection. 35 The battery remaining indicator is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in USB mode. Delete unnecessary images (page 21). - Set the image size to the LOCK position. Cannot insert dates on images. • This...
...record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other than [640(Fine)]. - Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images. • Press (Playback) button (page 21). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • When ... on the image. Delete the USB connection. 35 The battery remaining indicator is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in USB mode. Delete unnecessary images (page 21). - Set the image size to the LOCK position. Cannot insert dates on images. • This...
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...thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. • Do not touch the camera with the above on or off. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints..., dust, etc. Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside or outside the camera. This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you will be sure to charge this range is not recommended. [ On moisture...
...thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. • Do not touch the camera with the above on or off. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints..., dust, etc. Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside or outside the camera. This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you will be sure to charge this range is not recommended. [ On moisture...
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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:...