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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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... 28 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" ....... 29 Indicators 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 images and recording time of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on using your camera 8 Getting started...
... 28 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" ....... 29 Indicators 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 images and recording time of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on using your camera 8 Getting started...
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... might stop moving. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may cause the malfunction of your camera. • Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Water entering the inside of such materials may be destroyed...8226; Clean the flash surface before using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the copyright laws. 8 Unauthorized recording of the camera may cause malfunctions which in some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear...
... might stop moving. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may cause the malfunction of your camera. • Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Water entering the inside of such materials may be destroyed...8226; Clean the flash surface before using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the copyright laws. 8 Unauthorized recording of the camera may cause malfunctions which in some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear...
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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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... ring (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) • Lens cap (1)/Lens cap strap (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software/ "Cyber-shot 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...
... ring (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) • Lens cap (1)/Lens cap strap (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software/ "Cyber-shot 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...
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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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...the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit. 2 Press the shutter button fully down again. 16 To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down . When shooting still images... (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . Position the subject in the center of the focus...
...the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit. 2 Press the shutter button fully down again. 16 To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down . When shooting still images... (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . Position the subject in the center of the focus...
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While doing this camera, as shown below . Storing the lens hood Position the lens hood as illustrated below and turn . 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. [ Attaching the lens hood 1 Attach the adaptor ring while the power is off. 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.
While doing this camera, as shown below . Storing the lens hood Position the lens hood as illustrated below and turn . 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. [ Attaching the lens hood 1 Attach the adaptor ring while the power is off. 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.
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... 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. Viewing/deleting images MENU button Multi connector (side) HOME button (Playback) button (playback zoom)/ (Index) button (playback... If you want to the shooting mode, press again. 2 Select an image with v, then press z. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press while displaying a still image.
... 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. Viewing/deleting images MENU button Multi connector (side) HOME button (Playback) button (playback zoom)/ (Index) button (playback... If you want to the shooting mode, press again. 2 Select an image with v, then press z. [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press while displaying a still image.
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... (View Images). 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. • This is displayed. To cancel a selection, select an image you want to display the index screen while a still image is same as pressing the SLIDE SHOW button on the Remote Control. [ To view images on the • Each time you press (Index), the... image screen, press z. • You can also access the index screen by selecting [ Index Display] in HOME screen. (View Images) on TV screen Connect the camera to the TV with v/V/b/B, then press z. Then, select an image with v/V/b/B.
... (View Images). 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. • This is displayed. To cancel a selection, select an image you want to display the index screen while a still image is same as pressing the SLIDE SHOW button on the Remote Control. [ To view images on the • Each time you press (Index), the... image screen, press z. • You can also access the index screen by selecting [ Index Display] in HOME screen. (View Images) on TV screen Connect the camera to the TV with v/V/b/B, then press z. Then, select an image with v/V/b/B.
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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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Menu for each function. SteadyShot Selects the anti-blur mode. Image Size Selects the still image size. REC Mode* Selects the continuous shooting method. White Bal Adjusts the color tones. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness. DSC-H9 /BRK button (REC Mode) button (Metering Mode) 26 Color Mode Changes the ...to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Flash Level Adjusts the amount of flash light. To set on the menu screen only on the camera mode. The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available only in the playback mode. ...
Menu for each function. SteadyShot Selects the anti-blur mode. Image Size Selects the still image size. REC Mode* Selects the continuous shooting method. White Bal Adjusts the color tones. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness. DSC-H9 /BRK button (REC Mode) button (Metering Mode) 26 Color Mode Changes the ...to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Flash Level Adjusts the amount of flash light. To set on the menu screen only on the camera mode. The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available only in the playback mode. ...
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For details, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 28 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) USB connection Application software "Picture Motion Browser" For Windows users Windows 2000...; For further details on the computer. 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". Also, you can display images shot with the camera on the operating environment of the software.
For details, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 28 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) USB connection Application software "Picture Motion Browser" For Windows users Windows 2000...; For further details on the computer. 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". Also, you can display images shot with the camera on the operating environment of the software.
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... 160 • Shooting in the table depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of images/battery life does not change, regardless of image size. [ When viewing still images No. The surrounding temperature is switched alternately between the W and T ends...set to up. - [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor]. - [SteadyShot] is set to [On]. [ When shooting still images LCD screen/ Finder DSC-H9 LCD screen Finder DSC-H7 LCD screen Finder No. The zoom is used frequently. - The flash is used frequently. - Shooting once every 30 seconds...
... 160 • Shooting in the table depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of images/battery life does not change, regardless of image size. [ When viewing still images No. The surrounding temperature is switched alternately between the W and T ends...set to up. - [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor]. - [SteadyShot] is set to [On]. [ When shooting still images LCD screen/ Finder DSC-H9 LCD screen Finder DSC-H7 LCD screen Finder No. The zoom is used frequently. - The flash is used frequently. - Shooting once every 30 seconds...
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...select the image size to be used when shooting from the menu (pages 25, 26). [ The approximate number of still images (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera Size Approx. 31 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 8M 10 ...automatically when the file size of a movie file 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 vary depending on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • The size of the movie reaches approx. 2 GB. •...
...select the image size to be used when shooting from the menu (pages 25, 26). [ The approximate number of still images (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera Size Approx. 31 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 8M 10 ...automatically when the file size of a movie file 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 vary depending on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • The size of the movie reaches approx. 2 GB. •...
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...push the battery eject lever (page 13). Cannot turn on , the camera turns off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Replace it with a new one . 34 Turn on the camera. • After installing the battery pack into the camera, it with a new one . • Use a recommended battery...Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about three minutes while the power is dead. Insert charged battery pack (page 12). • The battery pack is on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...
...push the battery eject lever (page 13). Cannot turn on , the camera turns off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). Replace it with a new one . 34 Turn on the camera. • After installing the battery pack into the camera, it with a new one . • Use a recommended battery...Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about three minutes while the power is dead. Insert charged battery pack (page 12). • The battery pack is on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...
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...pack. • You cannot charge the battery pack using a model other than [640(Fine)]. - Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of your camera, playback on the image. Delete unnecessary images (page 21). - Set the image size to correct the display...8226; You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other streaks appear on your camera is not guaranteed. • The camera is in an extremely hot or cold location. • The displayed battery remaining differs...
...pack. • You cannot charge the battery pack using a model other than [640(Fine)]. - Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of your camera, playback on the image. Delete unnecessary images (page 21). - Set the image size to correct the display...8226; You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other streaks appear on your camera is not guaranteed. • The camera is in an extremely hot or cold location. • The displayed battery remaining differs...
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... magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to record clear images. [ On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack... the lens Wipe the lens with rubber or vinyl for a long time. [ On operating temperatures Your camera is not charged, you can still use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). If moisture condensation occurs Turn off . In this ...
... magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to record clear images. [ On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack... the lens Wipe the lens with rubber or vinyl for a long time. [ On operating temperatures Your camera is not charged, you can still use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). If moisture condensation occurs Turn off . In this ...
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... pixels 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) ...
... pixels 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) ...