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.... Record the serial number in Japan Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting DSC-H2/H5 "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for future reference. DSC-H2/H5 Serial No © 2006 Sony Corporation Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen... Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer...
.... Record the serial number in Japan Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting DSC-H2/H5 "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for future reference. DSC-H2/H5 Serial No © 2006 Sony Corporation Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen... Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer...
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...using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). If the plug supplied with this camera. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. Instead it shall be determined by turning...be used . Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the applicable collection point for your safety and convenience. For more of ...equipment and receiver. - If this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your nearest Sony service station. 6 The supplied interface cable must be treated as household waste. Connect the ...
...using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). If the plug supplied with this camera. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. Instead it shall be determined by turning...be used . Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the applicable collection point for your safety and convenience. For more of ...equipment and receiver. - If this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your nearest Sony service station. 6 The supplied interface cable must be treated as household waste. Connect the ...
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For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the batteries 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (...Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual exposure shooting) t page 33 • Enjoy various shooting/playback using ...
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the batteries 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (...Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual exposure shooting) t page 33 • Enjoy various shooting/playback using ...
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STEADY SHOT Conversion Lens Internal Memory Tool 62 Format Memory Stick Tool 63 Format Create REC. Viewing menu 49 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 56 1 Camera 1 57 AF Mode Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review 2 Camera 2 60 Expanded Focus Flash Sync. Folder Change REC. Folder Copy Setup 1 65 1 LCD Backlight (DSC-H5 only) EVF Backlight Beep Language Initialize Setup 2 67 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 11
STEADY SHOT Conversion Lens Internal Memory Tool 62 Format Memory Stick Tool 63 Format Create REC. Viewing menu 49 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 56 1 Camera 1 57 AF Mode Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review 2 Camera 2 60 Expanded Focus Flash Sync. Folder Change REC. Folder Copy Setup 1 65 1 LCD Backlight (DSC-H5 only) EVF Backlight Beep Language Initialize Setup 2 67 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 11
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... the differences on a computer screen. Reddish Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is displayed in the auto adjustment mode. Color... of the pixels and the image size 1 Image size: 7M (DSC-H5 only) 3072 pixels × 2304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels 2 Image size: 6M (DSC-H2 only) 2816 pixels × 2112 pixels = 5,947,392 pixels... Pixels 3 Image size: VGA 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels 16 "Image size" is printed or displayed on the screen of the camera...
... the differences on a computer screen. Reddish Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is displayed in the auto adjustment mode. Color... of the pixels and the image size 1 Image size: 7M (DSC-H5 only) 3072 pixels × 2304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels 2 Image size: 6M (DSC-H2 only) 2816 pixels × 2112 pixels = 5,947,392 pixels... Pixels 3 Image size: VGA 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels 16 "Image size" is printed or displayed on the screen of the camera...
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... image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 47) You can select the compression ratio when digital images are marked with . When you select a high compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness...sent by email Image size 7M (3072×2304) (DSC-H5 only) 3:21) (3072×2048) (DSC-H5 only) 6M (2816×2112) (DSC-H2 only) 3:21) (2816×1872) (DSC-H2 only) 5M (2592×1944) (DSC-H5 only) 3M (2048×1536) 2M (1632×1224...size) Example: Printing in up to A3 size (DSCH5)/A4 size (DSCH2) Enjoying the camera Few pixels (Rough image quality but has a smaller file size. 17
... image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 47) You can select the compression ratio when digital images are marked with . When you select a high compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness...sent by email Image size 7M (3072×2304) (DSC-H5 only) 3:21) (3072×2048) (DSC-H5 only) 6M (2816×2112) (DSC-H2 only) 3:21) (2816×1872) (DSC-H2 only) 5M (2592×1944) (DSC-H5 only) 3M (2048×1536) 2M (1632×1224...size) Example: Printing in up to A3 size (DSCH5)/A4 size (DSCH2) Enjoying the camera Few pixels (Rough image quality but has a smaller file size. 17
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... yellow. AF range finder frame (yellow: adjustable/white: fixed) AF range finder frame indicator 2 Move the AF range finder frame to the point you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator, priority AF movement is recommended as the AF works even with v/V/b/B on an extremely small subject or a narrow area. In this... or near the center of the center area. • When shooting a moving subject, take care that the subject does not deviate from yellow. Enjoying the camera Flexible Spot AF () Manual Focus Focuses on the control button, then press z. To set up is not displayed.
... yellow. AF range finder frame (yellow: adjustable/white: fixed) AF range finder frame indicator 2 Move the AF range finder frame to the point you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator, priority AF movement is recommended as the AF works even with v/V/b/B on an extremely small subject or a narrow area. In this... or near the center of the center area. • When shooting a moving subject, take care that the subject does not deviate from yellow. Enjoying the camera Flexible Spot AF () Manual Focus Focuses on the control button, then press z. To set up is not displayed.
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...215;, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. This is not available when the image size is set to keep up to adjust the focus even after the lock is completed. On the [Continuous] (C AF) • Focus adjustment may not be able to [7M] (DSC-H5), [6M] (DSC-H2) or ...[3:2]. • The maximum zoom scale of Smart zoom is locked. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. This mode is useful for focusing. •...
...215;, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. This is not available when the image size is set to keep up to adjust the focus even after the lock is completed. On the [Continuous] (C AF) • Focus adjustment may not be able to [7M] (DSC-H5), [6M] (DSC-H2) or ...[3:2]. • The maximum zoom scale of Smart zoom is locked. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. This mode is useful for focusing. •...
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... of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of this before shooting. Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the digital zoom. On Displays the function guide. For details on subjects located near the center of various functions are displayed. Select this line.... 16× Approx. 20× Approx. 52× Approx. 17× DSC-H5 Maximum zoom scale Approx. 14× Approx. 18× Approx. 22× Approx. 57× Approx. 19× • If you operate the camera, the instructions of the frame. On ( ) Off 58 Reduces the red-eye ...
... of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of this before shooting. Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the digital zoom. On Displays the function guide. For details on subjects located near the center of various functions are displayed. Select this line.... 16× Approx. 20× Approx. 52× Approx. 17× DSC-H5 Maximum zoom scale Approx. 14× Approx. 18× Approx. 22× Approx. 57× Approx. 19× • If you operate the camera, the instructions of the frame. On ( ) Off 58 Reduces the red-eye ...
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...take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with it. • Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer. • You cannot mark movies. • When you mark images shot in Multi Burst mode, all... the images are printed on images of prints. Printing at a shop You can take a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with your camera to reselect them when you print them out at the shop. • You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly...
...take the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor with it. • Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer. • You cannot mark movies. • When you mark images shot in Multi Burst mode, all... the images are printed on images of prints. Printing at a shop You can take a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with your camera to reselect them when you print them out at the shop. • You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly...
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Check the following lists for the TV color system of your digital still camera. PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. 92 On TV color systems If ..., you need a TV with a video input jack the A/V cable. The color system of the TV must match that of the country or region where the camera is used. PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal...
Check the following lists for the TV color system of your digital still camera. PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. 92 On TV color systems If ..., you need a TV with a video input jack the A/V cable. The color system of the TV must match that of the country or region where the camera is used. PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal...
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...Fine)]. - The subject is not visible on the screen. • Your camera is set to the Playback mode. The image is out of the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" (page 28). Precision digital zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to [Precision] (page 57). • This function cannot be... : - If it is full, do one of the following : - This is activated (page 24). The image size is set to [7M] (DSC-H5), [6M] (DSC-H2) or [3:2]. - Press the shutter button halfway down, change the mode dial position, or press to change to position the lens farther away from the...
...Fine)]. - The subject is not visible on the screen. • Your camera is set to the Playback mode. The image is out of the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" (page 28). Precision digital zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to [Precision] (page 57). • This function cannot be... : - If it is full, do one of the following : - This is activated (page 24). The image size is set to [7M] (DSC-H5), [6M] (DSC-H2) or [3:2]. - Press the shutter button halfway down, change the mode dial position, or press to change to position the lens farther away from the...
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...then connect the cable again. • Movies cannot be connected to the camera. • Set [USB Connect] to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the images without ... are printed with both edges cut off. • When printing images using cameras other than this camera or images modified with the PictBridge standard. PictBridge compliant printer A connection cannot be established. • The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that the printer is canceled. •...
...then connect the cable again. • Movies cannot be connected to the camera. • Set [USB Connect] to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the images without ... are printed with both edges cut off. • When printing images using cameras other than this camera or images modified with the PictBridge standard. PictBridge compliant printer A connection cannot be established. • The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that the printer is canceled. •...
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...Memory Stick type error • The inserted "Memory Stick Duo" cannot be used in "Read This First"). The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery, the indicator may need repair. Initialize the...8226; The terminal section of remaining battery time left. C:13:ss • The camera cannot read or write data on again. Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E • The battery level is inserted. Depending on the state ...
...Memory Stick type error • The inserted "Memory Stick Duo" cannot be used in "Read This First"). The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery, the indicator may need repair. Initialize the...8226; The terminal section of remaining battery time left. C:13:ss • The camera cannot read or write data on again. Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E • The battery level is inserted. Depending on the state ...
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... Duo" (For example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE). No file in this folder. • You did not operate correctly when copying images from your camera. Cannot create more folders • The folder with a name beginning with the write-protect switch, and the switch is not compatible with the... same first three digit number already exists on the "Memory Stick Duo". Folder error • A folder with the camera. 106 Invalid operation • You are playing back an image of a size that is set...
... Duo" (For example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE). No file in this folder. • You did not operate correctly when copying images from your camera. Cannot create more folders • The folder with a name beginning with the write-protect switch, and the switch is not compatible with the... same first three digit number already exists on the "Memory Stick Duo". Folder error • A folder with the camera. 106 Invalid operation • You are playing back an image of a size that is set...
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... 14 Extension 77, 78 F File name 77 Folder 63 Cyber-shot Viewer 79 D Daylight 46 Delete t step 6 in "Read This First" Format 62, 63 Digital Zoom 57 Divide 53 DPOF 89 E Effective pixels 114 Electronic transformer t step 1 in "Read This First" EV 37 t step 5 in "Read This First" ... 69 Copying images ...... 72, 83 Macintosh 83 Recommended environment 70, 83 Software 71, 79 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera 78 Windows 69 Connecting Computer 73 Printer 87 TV 91 Continuous 57 Contrast 48 Conversion lens 21 Copy 64 Copying images to your computer 72...
... 14 Extension 77, 78 F File name 77 Folder 63 Cyber-shot Viewer 79 D Daylight 46 Delete t step 6 in "Read This First" Format 62, 63 Digital Zoom 57 Divide 53 DPOF 89 E Effective pixels 114 Electronic transformer t step 1 in "Read This First" EV 37 t step 5 in "Read This First" ... 69 Copying images ...... 72, 83 Macintosh 83 Recommended environment 70, 83 Software 71, 79 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera 78 Windows 69 Connecting Computer 73 Printer 87 TV 91 Continuous 57 Contrast 48 Conversion lens 21 Copy 64 Copying images to your computer 72...
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... step 6 in "Read This First" Portrait t step 5 in "Read This First" Power cord t step 1 in "Read This First" Precautions 112 Precision digital zoom ..........57 Pressing halfway down.........13 t step 5 in "Read This First" Print 85 Index mode 86 Single-image mode........86 Print order mark 89 Printing... ........ 105 Self-timer t step 5 in "Read This First" Sepia 45 Set the clock t step 2 in "Read This First" Setup 48, 55, 56 Camera 1 57 Camera 2 60 Internal Memory Tool 62 Memory Stick Tool ....... 63 Setup 1 65 Setup 2 67 Setup 1 65 Setup 2 67 Sharpness 48 Shooting Movie t step 5 ...
... step 6 in "Read This First" Portrait t step 5 in "Read This First" Power cord t step 1 in "Read This First" Precautions 112 Precision digital zoom ..........57 Pressing halfway down.........13 t step 5 in "Read This First" Print 85 Index mode 86 Single-image mode........86 Print order mark 89 Printing... ........ 105 Self-timer t step 5 in "Read This First" Sepia 45 Set the clock t step 2 in "Read This First" Setup 48, 55, 56 Camera 1 57 Camera 2 60 Internal Memory Tool 62 Memory Stick Tool ....... 63 Setup 1 65 Setup 2 67 Setup 1 65 Setup 2 67 Sharpness 48 Shooting Movie t step 5 ...