Instruction Manual
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...digital device, pursuant to water. This data cannot be charged by returning your camera. The heat of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-H400 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. In this device must accept any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the bottom. ... camera is subject to radio communications. For Customers in the USA, Canada and China) (1) ˎˎShoulder strap (1) ˎˎLens cap (1) ˎˎInstruction Manual (this manual could void your camera within the proper temperature range 1 Connect the camera to the AC...
...digital device, pursuant to water. This data cannot be charged by returning your camera. The heat of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-H400 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. In this device must accept any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the bottom. ... camera is subject to radio communications. For Customers in the USA, Canada and China) (1) ˎˎShoulder strap (1) ˎˎLens cap (1) ˎˎInstruction Manual (this manual could void your camera within the proper temperature range 1 Connect the camera to the AC...
Help Guide
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... or computer data to internal memory Printing Images are printed with both edges cut off Cannot print images with date Others The lens gets fogged Camera turns off with the lens portion extended Camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the... this camera has difficulty handling Situations this camera has difficulty handling Situations this camera has difficulty handling Notes on use 4 - 488 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 18
... or computer data to internal memory Printing Images are printed with both edges cut off Cannot print images with date Others The lens gets fogged Camera turns off with the lens portion extended Camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the... this camera has difficulty handling Situations this camera has difficulty handling Situations this camera has difficulty handling Notes on use 4 - 488 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 18
Help Guide
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Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-H400 Others The lens gets fogged Camera turns off with the lens portion extended Camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera Date or time is incorrect Notes on use 4 - 488 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 62
Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-H400 Others The lens gets fogged Camera turns off with the lens portion extended Camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera Date or time is incorrect Notes on use 4 - 488 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 62
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Hook for shoulder strap 10. LCD screen 14. Memory card slot 25. Battery/Memory card cover 27. Shutter button 3. Lens 6. Flash 7. Microphone 16. FINDER/MONITOR button 17. Battery eject lever 24. Finder adjustment dial 8. USB A/V OUT terminal 12. ON/OFF (Power) button 18. Access lamp ...
Hook for shoulder strap 10. LCD screen 14. Memory card slot 25. Battery/Memory card cover 27. Shutter button 3. Lens 6. Flash 7. Microphone 16. FINDER/MONITOR button 17. Battery eject lever 24. Finder adjustment dial 8. USB A/V OUT terminal 12. ON/OFF (Power) button 18. Access lamp ...
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... focus, a beep sounds and the indicator lights. When the image is approximately 1 cm (0.03 ft.) (W), 350 cm (11.48 ft.) (T) (from lens). Press the shutter button fully down to (Intelligent Auto), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. 2. Do not put your fingers on the flash or... lens when shooting. 77 Press the shutter button halfway down . Macro mode may be automatically set for some shooting conditions. 4. Hold the camera steady to use Digital Still Camera DSC-H400 Shooting still images 1. Set the mode dial to focus.
... focus, a beep sounds and the indicator lights. When the image is approximately 1 cm (0.03 ft.) (W), 350 cm (11.48 ft.) (T) (from lens). Press the shutter button fully down to (Intelligent Auto), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. 2. Do not put your fingers on the flash or... lens when shooting. 77 Press the shutter button halfway down . Macro mode may be automatically set for some shooting conditions. 4. Hold the camera steady to use Digital Still Camera DSC-H400 Shooting still images 1. Set the mode dial to focus.
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... start recording. 3. Note The operating sound of movies Notes on use Digital Still Camera DSC-H400 Shooting movies 1. Press the MOVIE button again to stop to protect the camera. Related Topic Zoom Viewing movies Recordable time of the lens may automatically stop recording. Depending on the continuous shooting, see "Recordable time of movies...
... start recording. 3. Note The operating sound of movies Notes on use Digital Still Camera DSC-H400 Shooting movies 1. Press the MOVIE button again to stop to protect the camera. Related Topic Zoom Viewing movies Recordable time of the lens may automatically stop recording. Depending on the continuous shooting, see "Recordable time of movies...
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Note Zoom is recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie. Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side to zoom in, W side to use 4 - 488 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 93 The operating sound of the lens is locked to 63×. 1. Related Topic Digital Zoom Notes on use Digital Still Camera DSC-H400 Zoom You can enlarge images up to the W side in Sweep Panorama mode. Help Guide How to zoom out. The camera's optical zoom function can enlarge the image when shooting.
Note Zoom is recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie. Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side to zoom in, W side to use 4 - 488 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 93 The operating sound of the lens is locked to 63×. 1. Related Topic Digital Zoom Notes on use Digital Still Camera DSC-H400 Zoom You can enlarge images up to the W side in Sweep Panorama mode. Help Guide How to zoom out. The camera's optical zoom function can enlarge the image when shooting.
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...operates. Light the room and shoot the subject without flash. You cannot change the setting. 2. Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-H400 Flash When shooting in low light or backlit conditions, you select (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection, [Flash] is automatically set to (...automatically. When "White circular spots" appears in flash photos These spots are accentuated by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. Note While charging the flash, is set to a farther distance by using flash. When the flash unit is not raised, the flash ...
...operates. Light the room and shoot the subject without flash. You cannot change the setting. 2. Help Guide How to use Digital Still Camera DSC-H400 Flash When shooting in low light or backlit conditions, you select (High Sensitivity) mode in Scene Selection, [Flash] is automatically set to (...automatically. When "White circular spots" appears in flash photos These spots are accentuated by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. Note While charging the flash, is set to a farther distance by using flash. When the flash unit is not raised, the flash ...
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...], [Still Image Size] is [5M]. If this happens, set the zoom to T and shoot with flash and zoom is set to W, the shadow of the lens may appear on the screen, depending on use flash during burst shooting. (Advanced Flash) can be selected only in [Intelligent Auto] mode. When (Advanced Flash.... When shooting with flash again. When not using flash, keep the flash down. Notes on shooting conditions. You cannot use 4 - 488 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 98
...], [Still Image Size] is [5M]. If this happens, set the zoom to T and shoot with flash and zoom is set to W, the shadow of the lens may appear on the screen, depending on use flash during burst shooting. (Advanced Flash) can be selected only in [Intelligent Auto] mode. When (Advanced Flash.... When shooting with flash again. When not using flash, keep the flash down. Notes on shooting conditions. You cannot use 4 - 488 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 98
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... (Night Scene) mode. Select the desired mode with the control button. (Off)(Default setting): Does not use Digital Still Camera DSC-H400 Self-Timer You can shoot with Self-portrait timer Point the lens at yourself so that the selected number of faces, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates 2 seconds later. Press (Self...
... (Night Scene) mode. Select the desired mode with the control button. (Off)(Default setting): Does not use Digital Still Camera DSC-H400 Self-Timer You can shoot with Self-portrait timer Point the lens at yourself so that the selected number of faces, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates 2 seconds later. Press (Self...
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Do not use Digital Still Camera DSC-H400 Precautions Internal memory and memory card back up Do not turn off the camera and wait about an hour for use under direct sunlight and ... a database file error occurs, import all the images to record clear images. This may cause the camera to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the lens, you attempt to shoot with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standards established by JEITA 168 It may take some cases this malfunction...
Do not use Digital Still Camera DSC-H400 Precautions Internal memory and memory card back up Do not turn off the camera and wait about an hour for use under direct sunlight and ... a database file error occurs, import all the images to record clear images. This may cause the camera to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the lens, you attempt to shoot with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standards established by JEITA 168 It may take some cases this malfunction...
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... performing MENU - (Settings) - (Main Settings) - [Initialize]. Do not press against the screen. Notes on use . Exposing the screen or lens to direct sunlight for effective use 4 - 488 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 169 Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. These dots are operational for long periods may...
... performing MENU - (Settings) - (Main Settings) - [Initialize]. Do not press against the screen. Notes on use . Exposing the screen or lens to direct sunlight for effective use 4 - 488 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 169 Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. These dots are operational for long periods may...
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...not use 4 - 488 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 176 Do not spray the lens cleaner onto the lens surface directly. The heat of the above on the flash surface...surface with a dry cloth. If the camera is very dirty, moisten a soft cloth or lens tissue with the lens cleaner and wipe the lens gently in contact with any cleaners that contain organic solvents such as thinner, benzine, alcohol,... flash Clean the flash surface before use Digital Still Camera DSC-H400 On cleaning Cleaning the lens and flash Wipe the lens and flash with a blower (commercially available).
...not use 4 - 488 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 176 Do not spray the lens cleaner onto the lens surface directly. The heat of the above on the flash surface...surface with a dry cloth. If the camera is very dirty, moisten a soft cloth or lens tissue with the lens cleaner and wipe the lens gently in contact with any cleaners that contain organic solvents such as thinner, benzine, alcohol,... flash Clean the flash surface before use Digital Still Camera DSC-H400 On cleaning Cleaning the lens and flash Wipe the lens and flash with a blower (commercially available).
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When shooting, make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance (approximately 1 cm (0.03 ft.) (W)/350 cm (11.48 ft.) (T) from the lens). Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-H400 Image is out of focus The subject is too close. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 194
When shooting, make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance (approximately 1 cm (0.03 ft.) (W)/350 cm (11.48 ft.) (T) from the lens). Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-H400 Image is out of focus The subject is too close. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 194
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Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it. Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-H400 The lens gets fogged Moisture condensation has occurred. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 224
Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it. Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-H400 The lens gets fogged Moisture condensation has occurred. Notes on use 4 - 488 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 224
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Notes on again. Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-H400 Camera turns off with the lens portion extended Do not attempt to force lens that has stopped moving. Insert a charged battery pack, then turn the camera on use 4 - 488 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 225
Notes on again. Help Guide Troubleshooting Digital Still Camera DSC-H400 Camera turns off with the lens portion extended Do not attempt to force lens that has stopped moving. Insert a charged battery pack, then turn the camera on use 4 - 488 - 060 - 11(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 225
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...) is not supported with this memory card. 1280x720 (Standard) is not supported with other editing functions of the camera cannot be performed on again The lens malfunction. Turn the power off and on image files that have been processed using [Multiple Images]. Operation cannot be selected when using a computer or images...
...) is not supported with this memory card. 1280x720 (Standard) is not supported with other editing functions of the camera cannot be performed on again The lens malfunction. Turn the power off and on image files that have been processed using [Multiple Images]. Operation cannot be selected when using a computer or images...