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... supplied in the USA and Canada) (1) • Wrist strap (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) GB 2 http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for in parentheses indicates the number of the camera. 1 Access the Sony support page. Checking the supplied items The number in -depth instructions on -line manual.
... supplied in the USA and Canada) (1) • Wrist strap (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) GB 2 http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for in parentheses indicates the number of the camera. 1 Access the Sony support page. Checking the supplied items The number in -depth instructions on -line manual.
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... by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camera only, and should not be used battery packs promptly as described in the U.S.A. GB 4 The power cord (mains lead), if supplied...(wall socket). 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 cause undesired operation. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-...
... by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camera only, and should not be used battery packs promptly as described in the U.S.A. GB 4 The power cord (mains lead), if supplied...(wall socket). 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 cause undesired operation. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-...
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Operation is subject to the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ [ Notice for the transmitter by Industry Canada. The Authorized Representative for successful communication. For any interference, including interference that this DSC-HX20V/HX30V Digital Still Camera is in compliance with the essential requirements and other users, the antenna type and its gain should...
Operation is subject to the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ [ Notice for the transmitter by Industry Canada. The Authorized Representative for successful communication. For any interference, including interference that this DSC-HX20V/HX30V Digital Still Camera is in compliance with the essential requirements and other users, the antenna type and its gain should...
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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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... 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. P HDMI mini jack Q Wi-Fi sensor (built-in, DSC- GB 11 Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may damage the camera. Y Access lamp Z Memory card slot wj (TransferJet™) mark GB wk Micro USB connector ...Insert the battery pack. • While pressing the battery eject lever, insert the battery pack as illustrated. HX30/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...
... 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. P HDMI mini jack Q Wi-Fi sensor (built-in, DSC- GB 11 Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may damage the camera. Y Access lamp Z Memory card slot wj (TransferJet™) mark GB wk Micro USB connector ...Insert the battery pack. • While pressing the battery eject lever, insert the battery pack as illustrated. HX30/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...
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... 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). 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...
... 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). 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...
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... ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50ºF to 86ºF). • The battery pack may take longer depending on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket), this case, wipe any dust off lightly using a soft cloth or a... socket). If malfunctions occur while using the AC Adaptor (supplied). Notes • If the Power/Charge lamp on conditions of use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cable (supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied). When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the charging resumes.
... ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50ºF to 86ºF). • The battery pack may take longer depending on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket), this case, wipe any dust off lightly using a soft cloth or a... socket). If malfunctions occur while using the AC Adaptor (supplied). Notes • If the Power/Charge lamp on conditions of use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cable (supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied). When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the charging resumes.
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... turning 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. Do not turn on /off or restart the computer, or wake the computer to resume from sleep mode, disconnect the... camera and the computer. - Do not charge for charging using a micro USB cable. The camera may cause a malfunction. GB 14 No guarantees are made for an extended period of time. - Note • Note...
... turning 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. Do not turn on /off or restart the computer, or wake the computer to resume from sleep mode, disconnect the... camera and the computer. - Do not charge for charging using a micro USB cable. The camera may cause a malfunction. GB 14 No guarantees are made for an extended period of time. - Note • Note...
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...life for shooting under the following conditions: - DISP (Display Setting) is for shooting under the following conditions: (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) - Movie quality: AVC HD HQ - The zoom is fully charged. Approx. 320 images Viewing ...conditions: - Approx. 4600 images Shooting (movies) Notes Approx. 75 min. - Shooting once every 30 seconds. - Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media (sold separately) - The power turns on the conditions of use. •...and number of images that can be recorded is set to [Off] (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only). - [Disp.
...life for shooting under the following conditions: - DISP (Display Setting) is for shooting under the following conditions: (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) - Movie quality: AVC HD HQ - The zoom is fully charged. Approx. 320 images Viewing ...conditions: - Approx. 4600 images Shooting (movies) Notes Approx. 75 min. - Shooting once every 30 seconds. - Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media (sold separately) - The power turns on the conditions of use. •...and number of images that can be recorded is set to [Off] (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only). - [Disp.
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...• Power cannot be supplied with power from the playback screen to the USB connection screen. If the camera is in shooting mode or while you are changing the settings of the camera, power is not supplied even if you make a USB connection using the micro USB cable. • ...2 Insert the memory card (sold separately) for shooting 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 cannot be supplied with power from the playback screen to the USB connection screen. If the camera is in shooting mode or while you are changing the settings of the camera, power is not supplied even if you make a USB connection using the micro USB cable. • ...2 Insert the memory card (sold separately) for shooting 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,...
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Be sure not to use with this camera, make sure to drop the battery pack. 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 ...
Be sure not to use with this camera, make sure to drop the battery pack. 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 ...
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Date & Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. 2 Select a desired language. 3 Select a desired geographic location ... (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. Resolution] is set to [On] (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only). - [Disp.
Date & Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. 2 Select a desired language. 3 Select a desired geographic location ... (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. Resolution] is set to [On] (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only). - [Disp.
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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 When movie recording is approximately 25°C (77°F). The sound of the MOVIE button 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 finished, you can restart recording by pressing the MOVIE button again. When the image is ...
...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 When movie recording is approximately 25°C (77°F). The sound of the MOVIE button 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 finished, you can restart recording by pressing the MOVIE button again. When the image is ...
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GB 20 x Returning to view movies. x Deleting an image 1 Press / (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with other cameras are played back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears. Press z in Control wheel (Playback) / (Delete) Select images: B (next)/b (previous) or turn the control wheel Set: z 1 Press ...
GB 20 x Returning to view movies. x Deleting an image 1 Press / (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with other cameras are played back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears. Press z in Control wheel (Playback) / (Delete) Select images: B (next)/b (previous) or turn the control wheel Set: z 1 Press ...
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... equipped with a Function Guide that allows you to your needs. This allows you can use various functions. This camera is not displayed, you can be operated using keywords or icons. Introduction of other functions Other functions used when shooting or playing back ...can search the guide using the control wheel or MENU button on the camera. While displaying the guide, you to search the camera's functions according to easily select from the functions. Control wheel MENU Function Guide GB 21 GB MENU / (In...
... equipped with a Function Guide that allows you to your needs. This allows you can use various functions. This camera is not displayed, you can be operated using keywords or icons. Introduction of other functions Other functions used when shooting or playing back ...can search the guide using the control wheel or MENU button on the camera. While displaying the guide, you to search the camera's functions according to easily select from the functions. Control wheel MENU Function Guide GB 21 GB MENU / (In...
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... the image size and the quality for still images. Set the level of emphasis GB 22 Select movie recording mode. Center button (Tracking focus): The camera tracks the subject and adjusts focus automatically even when the subject is set to [Memory recall mode]. When [HDR Painting] is selected in Background Defocus...
... the image size and the quality for still images. Set the level of emphasis GB 22 Select movie recording mode. Center button (Tracking focus): The camera tracks the subject and adjusts focus automatically even when the subject is set to [Memory recall mode]. When [HDR Painting] is selected in Background Defocus...
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... the effect level. Color Mode Select the vividness of images taken per second for detecting smiles. Focus Select the focus method. Color hue When [Toy camera] is selected in Picture Effect, sets the effect level.
... the effect level. Color Mode Select the vividness of images taken per second for detecting smiles. Focus Select the focus method. Color hue When [Toy camera] is selected in Picture Effect, sets the effect level.
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If you change the setting for images. Record the route taken while carrying the camera. In-Camera Guide Search the camera's functions according to your needs. *1 DSC-HX20V/HX30V only *2 DSC-HX30/HX30V only Viewing Slideshow Select a method of SteadyShot in groups or display all images during playback. ...data by closely aligning two products equipped with TransferJet. Register Setting Register the desired modes or camera settings. Movie SteadyShot Set the strength of continuous playback. Shooting Group Select to a still image. Display Cont.
If you change the setting for images. Record the route taken while carrying the camera. In-Camera Guide Search the camera's functions according to your needs. *1 DSC-HX20V/HX30V only *2 DSC-HX30/HX30V only Viewing Slideshow Select a method of SteadyShot in groups or display all images during playback. ...data by closely aligning two products equipped with TransferJet. Register Setting Register the desired modes or camera settings. Movie SteadyShot Set the strength of continuous playback. Shooting Group Select to a still image. Display Cont.
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...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. 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... Zoom/Digital Zoom/Wind Noise Reduct./Micref Level/ Red Eye Reduction/Blink Alert/Write Date/Expanded Focus/Custom Button/Disp. Search the camera's functions according to the left. You can be selected. (Internal Memory Tool) will be displayed GB 25
...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. 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... Zoom/Digital Zoom/Wind Noise Reduct./Micref Level/ Red Eye Reduction/Blink Alert/Write Date/Expanded Focus/Custom Button/Disp. Search the camera's functions according to the left. You can be selected. (Internal Memory Tool) will be displayed GB 25
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... AVCHD movies imported to a computer. (Expanded Feature) GB 26 If you to import still images and movies to your computer. 1 Connect the camera to a computer. 2 Windows 7: [Computer] t camera icon t media icon t Double-click [PMHOME.EXE] Windows XP/Vista: [Computer] (in a calendar display. • You can correct (... • You can save and print images with the date. • You can display images stored on your Mac. For details, see http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ x Features of "PlayMemories Home" Below are installed on a computer by shooting date in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t [...
... AVCHD movies imported to a computer. (Expanded Feature) GB 26 If you to import still images and movies to your computer. 1 Connect the camera to a computer. 2 Windows 7: [Computer] t camera icon t media icon t Double-click [PMHOME.EXE] Windows XP/Vista: [Computer] (in a calendar display. • You can correct (... • You can save and print images with the date. • You can display images stored on your Mac. For details, see http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ x Features of "PlayMemories Home" Below are installed on a computer by shooting date in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t [...
