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Checking the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of your camera. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ 2 Select your camera within the support page. • Check the model name on the bottom of pieces. • Camera (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/Battery case (1) •...not supplied in -depth instructions on -line manual. English Learning more about the camera ("Cyber-shot User Guide") "Cyber-shot User Guide" is an on the many functions of the camera. 1 Access the Sony support page. Refer to it for the model name of your country or region...
Checking the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of your camera. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ 2 Select your camera within the support page. • Check the model name on the bottom of pieces. • Camera (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/Battery case (1) •...not supplied in -depth instructions on -line manual. English Learning more about the camera ("Cyber-shot User Guide") "Cyber-shot User Guide" is an on the many functions of the camera. 1 Access the Sony support page. Refer to it for the model name of your country or region...
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... Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. [ Battery pack This device complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of the FCC Rules. Operation is designed specifically for use with this device must accept any interference received, including interference... GB 4 and Canada [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. If some trouble occurs while using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camera only, and should not be used with Canadian ICES-003.
... Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. [ Battery pack This device complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of the FCC Rules. Operation is designed specifically for use with this device must accept any interference received, including interference... GB 4 and Canada [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. If some trouble occurs while using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camera only, and should not be used with Canadian ICES-003.
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... to the addresses given in Europe Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Operation is subject to the condition that this DSC-HX20V/HX30V Digital Still Camera is in the countries applying EU Directives The... Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). GB 7 Operation is subject to the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ [ Notice for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. For any interference, including interference that necessary ...
... to the addresses given in Europe Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Operation is subject to the condition that this DSC-HX20V/HX30V Digital Still Camera is in the countries applying EU Directives The... Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). GB 7 Operation is subject to the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ [ Notice for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. For any interference, including interference that necessary ...
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... the flash. • When using the flash, the flash pops up automatically. • The flash goes down automatically when the power is turned off, the camera is switched to playback mode or the shooting mode is changed. I Microphone J Lens K Speaker L LCD screen M GPS sensor (built-in, DSCHX20V...
... the flash. • When using the flash, the flash pops up automatically. • The flash goes down automatically when the power is turned off, the camera is switched to playback mode or the shooting mode is changed. I Microphone J Lens K Speaker L LCD screen M GPS sensor (built-in, DSCHX20V...
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...HX30V only) R Hook for wrist strap S Control wheel T MENU button U / (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button V Battery insertion slot W Battery eject lever X Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with the battery inserted incorrectly may occur. GB 11 Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may damage the camera.... P HDMI mini jack Q Wi-Fi sensor (built-in, DSC- Make sure that the battery eject lever locks after insertion. ...
...HX30V only) R Hook for wrist strap S Control wheel T MENU button U / (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button V Battery insertion slot W Battery eject lever X Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with the battery inserted incorrectly may occur. GB 11 Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may damage the camera.... P HDMI mini jack Q Wi-Fi sensor (built-in, DSC- Make sure that the battery eject lever locks after insertion. ...
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GB 12 The Power/Charge lamp lights orange, and charging starts. • Turn off the camera while charging the battery. • You can charge the battery pack even when it is partially charged. • When the Power/Charge lamp flashes and .../regions other than the USA and Canada Power/Charge lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing: Charging error Charging paused due to overheating 1 Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), using the micro USB cable (supplied). 2 Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).
GB 12 The Power/Charge lamp lights orange, and charging starts. • Turn off the camera while charging the battery. • You can charge the battery pack even when it is partially charged. • When the Power/Charge lamp flashes and .../regions other than the USA and Canada Power/Charge lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing: Charging error Charging paused due to overheating 1 Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), using the micro USB cable (supplied). 2 Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).
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... the wall outlet (wall socket). • Be sure to 86ºF). • The battery pack may take longer depending on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is approximately 175 min. In this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped because the temperature is dirty. Note •...temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the charging resumes. Notes • If the Power/Charge lamp on conditions of use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cable (supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied). If malfunctions occur while using the AC Adaptor (supplied). Charging ...
... the wall outlet (wall socket). • Be sure to 86ºF). • The battery pack may take longer depending on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is approximately 175 min. In this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped because the temperature is dirty. Note •...temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the charging resumes. Notes • If the Power/Charge lamp on conditions of use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cable (supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied). If malfunctions occur while using the AC Adaptor (supplied). Charging ...
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... on /off , or restarting the computer or waking the computer from sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer and the camera. GB 14 Do not turn on /off or restart the computer, or wake the computer to resume from sleep mode, disconnect the... camera and the computer. - The camera may cause a malfunction. If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases. Note • ...
... on /off , or restarting the computer or waking the computer from sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer and the camera. GB 14 Do not turn on /off or restart the computer, or wake the computer to resume from sleep mode, disconnect the... camera and the computer. - The camera may cause a malfunction. If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases. Note • ...
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...Battery life Number of images Shooting (still images) Approx. 160 min. Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media (sold separately) - The zoom...is fully charged. When continuous shooting ends because of set to [Off] (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only). - [Disp. GB • The above number of images applies... when the battery pack is set to [Standard]. • The number for "Shooting (still images)" is based on and off once every ten times. • The battery life for shooting under the following conditions: (CIPA: Camera...
...Battery life Number of images Shooting (still images) Approx. 160 min. Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media (sold separately) - The zoom...is fully charged. When continuous shooting ends because of set to [Off] (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only). - [Disp. GB • The above number of images applies... when the battery pack is set to [Standard]. • The number for "Shooting (still images)" is based on and off once every ten times. • The battery life for shooting under the following conditions: (CIPA: Camera...
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... screen. Press (Playback) button to switch to supply power when shooting. x Supplying power The camera can be supplied when the battery pack is not inserted in the camera. • When the camera is connected directly to a computer or to a power outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor AC-...UB10/UB10B, power supply is in playback mode. In addition, you connect the camera and a computer using the micro USB cable (supplied). Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. 1 Open the cover....
... screen. Press (Playback) button to switch to supply power when shooting. x Supplying power The camera can be supplied when the battery pack is not inserted in the camera. • When the camera is connected directly to a computer or to a power outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor AC-...UB10/UB10B, power supply is in playback mode. In addition, you connect the camera and a computer using the micro USB cable (supplied). Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. 1 Open the cover....
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... in the memory card/internal memory. a GB a (Class 4 or faster) a (Class 4 or faster) a (Class 4 or faster) a (Class 4 or faster) a (Class 4 or faster) • In this camera, make sure to eject the memory card. This may cause damage to drop the battery pack. Note • Never remove the memory card/battery pack...
... in the memory card/internal memory. a GB a (Class 4 or faster) a (Class 4 or faster) a (Class 4 or faster) a (Class 4 or faster) a (Class 4 or faster) • In this camera, make sure to eject the memory card. This may cause damage to drop the battery pack. Note • Never remove the memory card/battery pack...
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...] is set to [On] (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only). - [Disp. Setting the clock ON/OFF (Power) Power/Charge lamp (green) Control wheel Select items: v/V/b/B Set the numeric value of date and time: / Set: z 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Date & Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time...
...] is set to [On] (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only). - [Disp. Setting the clock ON/OFF (Power) Power/Charge lamp (green) Control wheel Select items: v/V/b/B Set the numeric value of date and time: / Set: z 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Date & Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time...
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.... • Press the shutter button to shoot still images while continuing to record the movie. 2 Press the MOVIE button again to stop to protect the camera depending on the GB ambient temperature. 19 This may stop recording. Shooting still images/movies Shutter button MOVIE Mode dial : Intelligent Auto : Movie Mode Shooting... and lever operating will be recorded when movie recording is finished. • Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes at one time at the camera's default settings and when the temperature is approximately 25°C (77°F).
.... • Press the shutter button to shoot still images while continuing to record the movie. 2 Press the MOVIE button again to stop to protect the camera depending on the GB ambient temperature. 19 This may stop recording. Shooting still images/movies Shutter button MOVIE Mode dial : Intelligent Auto : Movie Mode Shooting... and lever operating will be recorded when movie recording is finished. • Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes at one time at the camera's default settings and when the temperature is approximately 25°C (77°F).
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...to shooting images Press the shutter button halfway down. x Deleting an image 1 Press / (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with other cameras are played back on the control wheel, then press z. Press z in Control wheel (Playback) / (Delete) Select images: B (next)/b (...previous) or turn the control wheel Set: z 1 Press the (Playback) button. • When images on a memory card recorded with v on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears. x Returning to view movies. x Selecting next/previous image Select an image by pressing B (next)/b (previous...
...to shooting images Press the shutter button halfway down. x Deleting an image 1 Press / (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with other cameras are played back on the control wheel, then press z. Press z in Control wheel (Playback) / (Delete) Select images: B (next)/b (...previous) or turn the control wheel Set: z 1 Press the (Playback) button. • When images on a memory card recorded with v on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears. x Returning to view movies. x Selecting next/previous image Select an image by pressing B (next)/b (previous...
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.... Control wheel MENU Function Guide GB 21 The operation guide for the selected item is displayed. • If you press the / (In-Camera Guide) button when the MENU screen is equipped with a built-in instruction guide. While displaying the guide, you can be operated using keywords ...shooting or playing back can search the guide using the control wheel or MENU button on the camera. This allows you to search the camera's functions according to easily select from the functions. GB MENU / (In-Camera Guide) 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select the desired MENU item, then press the /...
.... Control wheel MENU Function Guide GB 21 The operation guide for the selected item is displayed. • If you press the / (In-Camera Guide) button when the MENU screen is equipped with a built-in instruction guide. While displaying the guide, you can be operated using keywords ...shooting or playing back can search the guide using the control wheel or MENU button on the camera. This allows you to search the camera's functions according to easily select from the functions. GB MENU / (In-Camera Guide) 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select the desired MENU item, then press the /...
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... image with an original texture according to match various scene conditions. Set the still image size shot while recording a movie. Center button (Tracking focus): The camera tracks the subject and adjusts focus automatically even when the subject is selected in Picture Effect, sets the part to focus on. When [HDR Painting...
... image with an original texture according to match various scene conditions. Set the still image size shot while recording a movie. Center button (Tracking focus): The camera tracks the subject and adjusts focus automatically even when the subject is selected in Picture Effect, sets the part to focus on. When [HDR Painting...
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... shooting. Color Saturation Adjust the vividness of the image. Contrast Adjust the contrast of the image. Face Detection Select to extract. Color hue When [Toy camera] is selected in Picture Effect, sets the effect level. Extracted Color When [Partial Color] is selected in Picture Effect, selects the color to detect faces...
... shooting. Color Saturation Adjust the vividness of the image. Contrast Adjust the contrast of the image. Face Detection Select to extract. Color hue When [Toy camera] is selected in Picture Effect, sets the effect level. Extracted Color When [Partial Color] is selected in Picture Effect, selects the color to detect faces...
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If you change . Send to Computer*2 Back up images by transferring them to a computer connected to your needs. *1 DSC-HX20V/HX30V only *2 DSC-HX30/HX30V only Viewing Slideshow Select a method of continuous playback. View on TV* View images on Smartphone* Upload and transfer images to a ...*1 GPS Log REC*1 Check the GPS triangulating status and update the position information. Register Setting Register the desired modes or camera settings. Send by TransferJet Transfer data by closely aligning two products equipped with TransferJet. Delete Delete an image. Display Cont.
If you change . Send to Computer*2 Back up images by transferring them to a computer connected to your needs. *1 DSC-HX20V/HX30V only *2 DSC-HX30/HX30V only Viewing Slideshow Select a method of continuous playback. View on TV* View images on Smartphone* Upload and transfer images to a ...*1 GPS Log REC*1 Check the GPS triangulating status and update the position information. Register Setting Register the desired modes or camera settings. Send by TransferJet Transfer data by closely aligning two products equipped with TransferJet. Delete Delete an image. Display Cont.
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...-Fi/ Version WPS Push/Access point settings/Edit Device Name/ Network Settings*2 View on the (Settings) screen. Rotate In-Camera Guide Rotate a still image to your needs. * DSC-HX30/HX30V only x Setting items If you press the MENU button while shooting or during playback, (Settings) is not inserted, and ....Folder/Change REC.Folder/Delete REC.Folder/Copy/File Number Area Setting/Date & Time Setting/Auto Clock ADJ*1/ Auto Area ADJ*1 *1 DSC-HX20V/HX30V only *2 DSC-HX30/HX30V only *3 If a memory card is provided as a final selection. Search the camera's functions according to the left.
...-Fi/ Version WPS Push/Access point settings/Edit Device Name/ Network Settings*2 View on the (Settings) screen. Rotate In-Camera Guide Rotate a still image to your needs. * DSC-HX30/HX30V only x Setting items If you press the MENU button while shooting or during playback, (Settings) is not inserted, and ....Folder/Change REC.Folder/Delete REC.Folder/Copy/File Number Area Setting/Date & Time Setting/Auto Clock ADJ*1/ Auto Area ADJ*1 *1 DSC-HX20V/HX30V only *2 DSC-HX30/HX30V only *3 If a memory card is provided as a final selection. Search the camera's functions according to the left.
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... and time. • You can save and print images with the date. • You can import images shot with the camera to a computer and display them . For details, see http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ x Features of "PlayMemories Home" Below are installed on the screen to your Mac. Install PC application...
... and time. • You can save and print images with the date. • You can import images shot with the camera to a computer and display them . For details, see http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ x Features of "PlayMemories Home" Below are installed on the screen to your Mac. Install PC application...