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Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-196-623-11(1) Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC-H7/H9 For details on the advanced operations, please access "Cyber-shot Handbook" and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" contained on the supplied CD-ROM via a computer.
Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-196-623-11(1) Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC-H7/H9 For details on the advanced operations, please access "Cyber-shot Handbook" and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" contained on the supplied CD-ROM via a computer.
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... started 10 Checking the accessories supplied 10 1 Preparing the battery pack 12 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ........ 13 3 Turning the camera on the screen 30 Battery life and memory capacity 32 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed .......... 32 Number of still ...
... started 10 Checking the accessories supplied 10 1 Preparing the battery pack 12 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ........ 13 3 Turning the camera on the screen 30 Battery life and memory capacity 32 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed .......... 32 Number of still ...
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... heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to make sure that the camera is working correctly. • This camera is lighted, as the internal memory data or "Memory Stick Duo" data may be able to the provisions of the copyright...battery level becomes low, the lens might stop moving. It may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before use the camera near a location that constantly appear on the LCD screen or the LCD finder. Unauthorized recording of such materials may render the recording medium unusable,...
... heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to make sure that the camera is working correctly. • This camera is lighted, as the internal memory data or "Memory Stick Duo" data may be able to the provisions of the copyright...battery level becomes low, the lens might stop moving. It may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before use the camera near a location that constantly appear on the LCD screen or the LCD finder. Unauthorized recording of such materials may render the recording medium unusable,...
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[ No compensation for contents of the recording The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc. 9
[ No compensation for contents of the recording The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc. 9
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... Handbook"/"Cyber-shot Step-up Guide") (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attaching the shoulder strap and the lens cap Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. 10
... Handbook"/"Cyber-shot Step-up Guide") (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attaching the shoulder strap and the lens cap Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. 10
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.... • The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. • The Clock Set screen appears when the camera is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 31 MB). [ To check the remaining battery time Press POWER button to turn...
.... • The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. • The Clock Set screen appears when the camera is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 31 MB). [ To check the remaining battery time Press POWER button to turn...
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3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock (Playback) button POWER button 1 2 3 z button ɟ Control button HOME button 1 Press the POWER button or press (Playback) button. 2 Set the clock ... HOME button, and select [ Clock Settings] in (Settings) (pages 23, 24). [ When you turn on the power If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function). 15
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock (Playback) button POWER button 1 2 3 z button ɟ Control button HOME button 1 Press the POWER button or press (Playback) button. 2 Set the clock ... HOME button, and select [ Clock Settings] in (Settings) (pages 23, 24). [ When you turn on the power If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function). 15
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... frame. 3Shoot with the shutter button. AE/AF lock indicator When shooting movies: Press the shutter button fully down . When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. Shooting images easily Finder Microphone ɠ Shutter button Mode dial W/T (Zoom) button MENU button Control button HOME button...
... frame. 3Shoot with the shutter button. AE/AF lock indicator When shooting movies: Press the shutter button fully down . When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. Shooting images easily Finder Microphone ɠ Shutter button Mode dial W/T (Zoom) button MENU button Control button HOME button...
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[ Attaching the lens hood 1 Attach the adaptor ring while the power is off. While doing this camera, as shown below . Lens hood 19 Indicators Position ring 3 Turn the lens hood and position the indicator to the indicator of the adaptor ring to the indicator of this , hold and fix the indicator of the position ring until it clicks. Adaptor ring 2 Turn the position ring and position the indicator of the adaptor ring to not turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. Storing the lens hood Position the lens hood as illustrated below and turn .
[ Attaching the lens hood 1 Attach the adaptor ring while the power is off. While doing this camera, as shown below . Lens hood 19 Indicators Position ring 3 Turn the lens hood and position the indicator to the indicator of the adaptor ring to the indicator of this , hold and fix the indicator of the position ring until it clicks. Adaptor ring 2 Turn the position ring and position the indicator of the adaptor ring to not turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. Storing the lens hood Position the lens hood as illustrated below and turn .
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.... • By turning the wheel dial, you can also easily view the next/previous image. [ To delete images 1 Display the image you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on the control button.
.... • By turning the wheel dial, you can also easily view the next/previous image. [ To delete images 1 Display the image you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on the control button.
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... index screen while a still image is same as pressing the SLIDE SHOW button on the Remote Control. [ To view images on TV screen Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). Then, select an image with v, then press z. • This is displayed. To return to...
... index screen while a still image is same as pressing the SLIDE SHOW button on the Remote Control. [ To view images on TV screen Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). Then, select an image with v, then press z. • This is displayed. To return to...
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... you select (Settings). 2 Move to the right with B, select a setting with v/V, then press z. 3 Select a setting with v/V, then press z. • The camera is the gateway screen for all the functions of your camera. HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is set to display the HOME screen. You can select the...
... you select (Settings). 2 Move to the right with B, select a setting with v/V, then press z. 3 Select a setting with v/V, then press z. • The camera is the gateway screen for all the functions of your camera. HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is set to display the HOME screen. You can select the...
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Also, the menu items available vary depending on DSC-H7. Menu for each function. Flash Level Adjusts the amount of the image or adds special effects. DSC-H9 /BRK button (REC Mode) button (Metering Mode) 26 Color ...Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts focus, etc. Only the available items are displayed on DSC-H9, press the buttons for shooting Scene Selection Selects a preset setting according to reduce the red-eye phenomenon... 25 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the camera mode. SteadyShot Selects the anti-blur mode.
Also, the menu items available vary depending on DSC-H7. Menu for each function. Flash Level Adjusts the amount of the image or adds special effects. DSC-H9 /BRK button (REC Mode) button (Metering Mode) 26 Color ...Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts focus, etc. Only the available items are displayed on DSC-H9, press the buttons for shooting Scene Selection Selects a preset setting according to reduce the red-eye phenomenon... 25 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the camera mode. SteadyShot Selects the anti-blur mode.
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.../Writer. • For further details on the computer. For details, refer to v10.4) not compatible • Must be installed with the camera on the operating environment of the software. Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) USB connection Application software "Picture Motion ...X(v10.1 to "Cyber-shot Handbook". Enjoying your OS does not support USB connections, use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of "Picture Motion Browser" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 28
.../Writer. • For further details on the computer. For details, refer to v10.4) not compatible • Must be installed with the camera on the operating environment of the software. Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) USB connection Application software "Picture Motion ...X(v10.1 to "Cyber-shot Handbook". Enjoying your OS does not support USB connections, use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of "Picture Motion Browser" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 28
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... 170 Approx. 170 • Shooting movies continuously with an image size of [320] 32 The zoom is set to [Shooting]. - of Images DSC-H9 Approx. 6000 DSC-H7 Approx. 7200 Battery life (min.) Approx. 300 Approx. 360 • Viewing single images in the following conditions: - of Images Approx. 280 ...Approx. 160 • Shooting in order at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The power turns on and off many times. - The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is set to [Single]. - [SteadyShot] is used frequently. -...
... 170 Approx. 170 • Shooting movies continuously with an image size of [320] 32 The zoom is set to [Shooting]. - of Images DSC-H9 Approx. 6000 DSC-H7 Approx. 7200 Battery life (min.) Approx. 300 Approx. 360 • Viewing single images in the following conditions: - of Images Approx. 280 ...Approx. 160 • Shooting in order at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The power turns on and off many times. - The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is set to [Single]. - [SteadyShot] is used frequently. -...
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...is for movies. 33 During recording, movie recording stops automatically when the file size of the movie reaches approx. 2 GB. • This camera does not support HD recordings or playbacks for when [REC Mode] is set to [Normal]. • When the number of remaining shootable ...images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the menu (pages 25, 26). [ The approximate number of still images (Units: Images) Internal Capacity...
...is for movies. 33 During recording, movie recording stops automatically when the file size of the movie reaches approx. 2 GB. • This camera does not support HD recordings or playbacks for when [REC Mode] is set to [Normal]. • When the number of remaining shootable ...images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the menu (pages 25, 26). [ The approximate number of still images (Units: Images) Internal Capacity...
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... Music files may take a little while to get the camera powered. • Insert the battery pack correctly (page 13). • The battery pack is on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Replace it with a new one. 34 If... one . • Use a recommended battery pack (page 10). Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be checked when you send your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). The power turns off automatically to prevent...
... Music files may take a little while to get the camera powered. • Insert the battery pack correctly (page 13). • The battery pack is on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Replace it with a new one. 34 If... one . • Use a recommended battery pack (page 10). Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be checked when you send your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). The power turns off automatically to prevent...
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...the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to a position other streaks appear on images. Cannot insert dates on images. • This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on the image. Vertical streaks appear when you are using a model other than . • Set..., black, red, purple, or other than [640(Fine)]. - The battery remaining indicator is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in USB mode. Set the switch to the recording position. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still ...
...the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to a position other streaks appear on images. Cannot insert dates on images. • This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on the image. Vertical streaks appear when you are using a model other than . • Set..., black, red, purple, or other than [640(Fine)]. - The battery remaining indicator is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in USB mode. Set the switch to the recording position. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still ...
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... off . This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for about an hour for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on your ...cloth. In this case, be sure to charge this malfunction cannot be unable to record clear images. [ On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for the moisture to evaporate. Note that exceed this may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject to...
... off . This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for about an hour for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on your ...cloth. In this case, be sure to charge this malfunction cannot be unable to record clear images. [ On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for the moisture to evaporate. Note that exceed this may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject to...
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... Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 15× zoom lens f = 5.2 - 78 mm (31 - 465 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.7 - 4.5 Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene Selection (9 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, ... general] Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1, 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting with the LCD screen): DSC-H9: 1.2 W DSC-H7: 1.1 W Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage temperature: -20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F) Dimensions:...
... Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 15× zoom lens f = 5.2 - 78 mm (31 - 465 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.7 - 4.5 Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene Selection (9 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, ... general] Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1, 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting with the LCD screen): DSC-H9: 1.2 W DSC-H7: 1.1 W Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage temperature: -20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F) Dimensions:...