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..., or laundry tub, in a fire or electric shock. for future reference. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by placing the set from battery power, or other similar surface. - Never block the slots and openings by the manufacturer.
..., or laundry tub, in a fire or electric shock. for future reference. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by placing the set from battery power, or other similar surface. - Never block the slots and openings by the manufacturer.
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... Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.:DSC-H2 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.:DSC-H5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the ...For Customers in the U.S.A. CAUTION You are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you have any questions about this device must accept any changes or modifications...
... Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.:DSC-H2 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.:DSC-H5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the ...For Customers in the U.S.A. CAUTION You are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you have any questions about this device must accept any changes or modifications...
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... Stick Duo" data may not be able to your eyes. The lens for a long time, use up • Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery or "Memory Stick Duo" while the access lamp is lighted, as is a "Memory Stick Duo". See page 30 for contents of the recording...Memory Stick" that can be destroyed. No compensation for the data back up copy. Notes on the Nickel-Metal Hydride battery • Charge both of the Ni-MH batteries (supplied) before operating the camera. • Before you can use a "Memory Stick" with the quality standards of the recording cannot be charged even...
... Stick Duo" data may not be able to your eyes. The lens for a long time, use up • Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery or "Memory Stick Duo" while the access lamp is lighted, as is a "Memory Stick Duo". See page 30 for contents of the recording...Memory Stick" that can be destroyed. No compensation for the data back up copy. Notes on the Nickel-Metal Hydride battery • Charge both of the Ni-MH batteries (supplied) before operating the camera. • Before you can use a "Memory Stick" with the quality standards of the recording cannot be charged even...
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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...
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...
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Focusing on using your camera 7 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 13 Focus - On the effects of images that can be recorded/viewed 31 Using the jog dial 32 Using the mode dial 33 Shooting with the internal memory 29 Battery life and number of lighting 16 Quality - Adjusting the light intensity...
Focusing on using your camera 7 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 13 Focus - On the effects of images that can be recorded/viewed 31 Using the jog dial 32 Using the mode dial 33 Shooting with the internal memory 29 Battery life and number of lighting 16 Quality - Adjusting the light intensity...
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... your Windows computer 69 Installing the software (supplied 71 Copying images to your computer 72 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo 78 Using the "Cyber-shot Viewer" (supplied 79 Using your Macintosh computer 83 Printing still images How ...to print still images 85 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 86 Printing at a shop 89 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 91 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 93 Warning indicators and messages 105 Others On the "Memory Stick 108...
... your Windows computer 69 Installing the software (supplied 71 Copying images to your computer 72 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo 78 Using the "Cyber-shot Viewer" (supplied 79 Using your Macintosh computer 83 Printing still images How ...to print still images 85 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 86 Printing at a shop 89 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 91 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 93 Warning indicators and messages 105 Others On the "Memory Stick 108...
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... Speaker (bottom) Q "Memory Stick Duo" cover (bottom) (t step 3 in "Read This First") R OPEN button (bottom) (t step 1 in "Read This First") S Battery cover (bottom) (t step 1 in "Read This First") L (Screen display switch) button (27) M MENU button (43) N Hook for shoulder strap (20) O AC... cord cover When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) For details, refer to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Enjoying the camera K For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (t step 5 in "Read This First") For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (t step 6 in "Read This First...
... Speaker (bottom) Q "Memory Stick Duo" cover (bottom) (t step 3 in "Read This First") R OPEN button (bottom) (t step 1 in "Read This First") S Battery cover (bottom) (t step 1 in "Read This First") L (Screen display switch) button (27) M MENU button (43) N Hook for shoulder strap (20) O AC... cord cover When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) For details, refer to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Enjoying the camera K For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (t step 5 in "Read This First") For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (t step 6 in "Read This First...
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... Display P S A M SL 1.3 Indication Mode dial (33) Camera mode (t step 5 in "Read This First") Flash mode (t step 5 in "Read This First") Flash charging • The LCD screen gets dim while charging. (DSC-H5 only) Zoom scaling (57, t step 5 in "Read This First") When shooting movies A Display z BRK M Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First...
... Display P S A M SL 1.3 Indication Mode dial (33) Camera mode (t step 5 in "Read This First") Flash mode (t step 5 in "Read This First") Flash charging • The LCD screen gets dim while charging. (DSC-H5 only) Zoom scaling (57, t step 5 in "Read This First") When shooting movies A Display z BRK M Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First...
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... vibration may prevent you can still shoot images. Low battery warning (31, 105) Spot metering cross hair (45) AF range finder frame (38) E Display Indication Histogram (27, 38) NR slow shutter (36) • When using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting...
... vibration may prevent you can still shoot images. Low battery warning (31, 105) Spot metering cross hair (45) AF range finder frame (38) E Display Indication Histogram (27, 38) NR slow shutter (36) • When using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting...
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Enjoying the camera When playing back still images 1 3 4 2 BACK/NEXT VOLUME 5 When playing back movies 1 3 4 2 5 A Display M 7M 6M 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA 16:9 FINE STD 640 640 160 - 1.3 Step 12/16 N Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") Recording mode (33, 41) Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") Playback mode (t step...
Enjoying the camera When playing back still images 1 3 4 2 BACK/NEXT VOLUME 5 When playing back movies 1 3 4 2 5 A Display M 7M 6M 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA 16:9 FINE STD 640 640 160 - 1.3 Step 12/16 N Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") Recording mode (33, 41) Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") Playback mode (t step...
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...into account changing the "Memory Stick Duo" as the number of uses increases and also over time (page 110). • The number of images Battery life (min.) DSC-H5 NH-AA-DB LCD (Ni-MH) (supplied) Finder Approx. 340 Approx. 370 Approx. 170 Approx. 185 LCD Approx. 50 Approx. 25 ... camera The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in [Normal] mode with the batteries (supplied) at full capacity and at about three second intervals When shooting movies NH-AA-DB (Ni-MH) (supplied) (min.) LCD Finder DSC-H5 ...
...into account changing the "Memory Stick Duo" as the number of uses increases and also over time (page 110). • The number of images Battery life (min.) DSC-H5 NH-AA-DB LCD (Ni-MH) (supplied) Finder Approx. 340 Approx. 370 Approx. 170 Approx. 185 LCD Approx. 50 Approx. 25 ... camera The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in [Normal] mode with the batteries (supplied) at full capacity and at about three second intervals When shooting movies NH-AA-DB (Ni-MH) (supplied) (min.) LCD Finder DSC-H5 ...
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... • You can select the bracket step value in succession (refer to [1000]: 1/25 second or slower • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" is full, the Burst stops. • The recording interval...disappears, you press the shutter button. • This is approximately 0.9 second (DSC-H5) or 0.8 second (DSC-H2). 41 Continuous shooting Shooting continuously P S AM Select a continuous shooting mode by pressing the /BRK button /BRK button repeatedly. Enjoying the camera Burst ( ) Exposure Bracket (BRK) ( : The default setting) Records the ...
... • You can select the bracket step value in succession (refer to [1000]: 1/25 second or slower • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" is full, the Burst stops. • The recording interval...disappears, you press the shutter button. • This is approximately 0.9 second (DSC-H5) or 0.8 second (DSC-H2). 41 Continuous shooting Shooting continuously P S AM Select a continuous shooting mode by pressing the /BRK button /BRK button repeatedly. Enjoying the camera Burst ( ) Exposure Bracket (BRK) ( : The default setting) Records the ...
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...up when shooting fast moving subjects with almost no lock sound when the focus is completed in [Single] mode. Off Does not use the digital zoom. 57 Continuous (C AF) Adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down , and then continues to adjust the... AF lock is useful for focusing. • Battery consumption may be able to [7M] (DSC-H5), [6M] (DSC-H2) or [3:2]. • The maximum zoom scale of Smart zoom is locked. This mode allows shooting of 24×, but the image quality deteriorates. The camera operates in the following cases, and the "C AF...
...up when shooting fast moving subjects with almost no lock sound when the focus is completed in [Single] mode. Off Does not use the digital zoom. 57 Continuous (C AF) Adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down , and then continues to adjust the... AF lock is useful for focusing. • Battery consumption may be able to [7M] (DSC-H5), [6M] (DSC-H2) or [3:2]. • The maximum zoom scale of Smart zoom is locked. This mode allows shooting of 24×, but the image quality deteriorates. The camera operates in the following cases, and the "C AF...
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...off the anti-blur function using the built-in the following cases. - Close-up ( ) Attaches a close-up a far subject. • Battery consumption is faster than in [Shooting] mode. • When shooting movies, [Continuous] is limited. • For details, see the operating ...The available focusing area is activated even if you select [Shooting]. • You can stabilize images even when zooming up lens. When camera shake is slow, for example, shooting night scenes Conversion Lens Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a conversion lens (not supplied). Always...
...off the anti-blur function using the built-in the following cases. - Close-up ( ) Attaches a close-up a far subject. • Battery consumption is faster than in [Shooting] mode. • When shooting movies, [Continuous] is limited. • For details, see the operating ...The available focusing area is activated even if you select [Shooting]. • You can stabilize images even when zooming up lens. When camera shake is slow, for example, shooting night scenes Conversion Lens Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a conversion lens (not supplied). Always...
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... Stick Duo" having 32 MB or larger capacity. 2 Select [OK] with v on a "Memory Stick Duo". • Even if you attempt to copy image files using a batteries with little remaining charge, the batteries may run out, causing copying to a "Memory Stick Duo". Copying 102_COPY • Use a fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride... battery or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). The message "All data in the internal memory to fail or possibly corrupting the data. • You cannot copy ...
... Stick Duo" having 32 MB or larger capacity. 2 Select [OK] with v on a "Memory Stick Duo". • Even if you attempt to copy image files using a batteries with little remaining charge, the batteries may run out, causing copying to a "Memory Stick Duo". Copying 102_COPY • Use a fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride... battery or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). The message "All data in the internal memory to fail or possibly corrupting the data. • You cannot copy ...
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... LCD backlight when using the camera with the "Read This First") (Screen display switch) button pressed longer. (t step 5 in • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. Using the Setup screen Setup 1 1 For details on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. LCD Backlight (DSC-H5 only) Selects the brightness of...
... LCD backlight when using the camera with the "Read This First") (Screen display switch) button pressed longer. (t step 5 in • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. Using the Setup screen Setup 1 1 For details on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. LCD Backlight (DSC-H5 only) Selects the brightness of...
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... Stick" slot Remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from the camera and insert it in the computer and copy the images. For a computer with the AC Adaptor (not supplied). • When you copy images to your computer using batteries, copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if ...8226; The screen displays shown in this step is unnecessary. 2 Insert the sufficiently charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the internal memory, this section are the examples for copying images from the camera to copy images. • When using a Windows computer as follows. Insert the Memory Stick Duo ...
... Stick" slot Remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from the camera and insert it in the computer and copy the images. For a computer with the AC Adaptor (not supplied). • When you copy images to your computer using batteries, copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if ...8226; The screen displays shown in this step is unnecessary. 2 Insert the sufficiently charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the internal memory, this section are the examples for copying images from the camera to copy images. • When using a Windows computer as follows. Insert the Memory Stick Duo ...
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... on a printing sheet. Index button MENU button Control Button In index mode You can be provided depending on the printer. • The quantity of the camera for about five seconds (error notification), check the connected printer. 3 Select [ ] (Setup2) with V, then 2 select [USB Connect] with v/V/B. 4...can print a set of either the same images (1) or different images (2). 1 2 • It is recommended to use fully charged NickelMetal Hydride batteries or an AC Adaptor (not supplied) to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing. 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 Press...
... on a printing sheet. Index button MENU button Control Button In index mode You can be provided depending on the printer. • The quantity of the camera for about five seconds (error notification), check the connected printer. 3 Select [ ] (Setup2) with V, then 2 select [USB Connect] with v/V/B. 4...can print a set of either the same images (1) or different images (2). 1 2 • It is recommended to use fully charged NickelMetal Hydride batteries or an AC Adaptor (not supplied) to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing. 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 Press...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you send your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the screen, see page 105. 2 Remove the batteries, and insert the batteries again after about one minute, and turn on pages 94 to be repaired. 93 Troubleshooting Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 66). 4 Consult your camera to 104.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you send your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the screen, see page 105. 2 Remove the batteries, and insert the batteries again after about one minute, and turn on pages 94 to be repaired. 93 Troubleshooting Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 66). 4 Consult your camera to 104.
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... does not turn on the finder. • Adjust the diopter scale properly using the camera in an extremely cold location (page 110). • The batteries are dead (page 110). The batteries run down the batteries. Fully discharge and then charge the batteries to prevent wearing down too quickly. • Charge them sufficiently (t step 1 in "Read...
... does not turn on the finder. • Adjust the diopter scale properly using the camera in an extremely cold location (page 110). • The batteries are dead (page 110). The batteries run down the batteries. Fully discharge and then charge the batteries to prevent wearing down too quickly. • Charge them sufficiently (t step 1 in "Read...