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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. 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)
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...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 images and recording time of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this... first 4 Notes on using your computer 28 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 28 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" ....... 29...
...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 images and recording time of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this... first 4 Notes on using your computer 28 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 28 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" ....... 29...
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...In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may be contrary to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in any way. • When the battery level becomes low, the lens might stop moving. Unauthorized recording of such materials may render the...a back up copy. [ Notes on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other bright light. Insert a charged battery pack and turn off the camera or remove the battery pack or "Memory Stick Duo" while the access lamp is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Read "Precautions"...
...In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may be contrary to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in any way. • When the battery level becomes low, the lens might stop moving. Unauthorized recording of such materials may render the...a back up copy. [ Notes on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other bright light. Insert a charged battery pack and turn off the camera or remove the battery pack or "Memory Stick Duo" while the access lamp is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Read "Precautions"...
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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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... (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down to focus. When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down again. 16 AE/AF lock indicator When shooting movies: Press the...
... (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down to focus. When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down again. 16 AE/AF lock indicator When shooting movies: Press the...
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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. [ Attaching the lens hood 1 Attach the adaptor ring while the power is off. Storing the lens hood Position the lens hood as illustrated below and turn . 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. [ Attaching the lens hood 1 Attach the adaptor ring while the power is off. Storing the lens hood Position the lens hood as illustrated below and turn . While doing this camera, as shown below . Lens hood 19
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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. To switch to playback mode. To undo the zoom, press . Adjust the position: v/V/b/B Cancel playback zoom: z 21... automatically and set 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. To switch to playback mode. To undo the zoom, press . Adjust the position: v/V/b/B Cancel playback zoom: z 21... automatically and set 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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...2. [ To play back a series of images (Slide Show) 1 Press HOME and select [ Slide Show] in the checkbox of pictures on TV screen Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). To cancel a selection, select an image you press (Index), the number of the image.... [ Viewing an index screen Press (Index) button 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 index screen changes. [ To delete images in...
...2. [ To play back a series of images (Slide Show) 1 Press HOME and select [ Slide Show] in the checkbox of pictures on TV screen Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). To cancel a selection, select an image you press (Index), the number of the image.... [ Viewing an index screen Press (Index) button 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 index screen changes. [ To delete images in...
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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. Learning the various functions - HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is set to display the HOME screen.
... 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. Learning the various functions - HOME/Menu Using the HOME screen The HOME screen is set to display the HOME screen.
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...red-eye phenomenon. Also, the menu items available vary depending on the screen. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness. SteadyShot Selects the anti-blur mode. DSC-H9 /BRK button (REC Mode) button (Metering Mode) 26 Metering Mode* Selects the metering mode. White Bal Adjusts the color tones. Red... Reduction Sets to the scene. To set on the menu screen only on the camera mode. Flash Level Adjusts the amount of the image or adds special effects. Image Size Selects the still image size. Color Mode Changes the vividness of flash light. Only the available items...
...red-eye phenomenon. Also, the menu items available vary depending on the screen. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness. SteadyShot Selects the anti-blur mode. DSC-H9 /BRK button (REC Mode) button (Metering Mode) 26 Metering Mode* Selects the metering mode. White Bal Adjusts the color tones. Red... Reduction Sets to the scene. To set on the menu screen only on the camera mode. Flash Level Adjusts the amount of the image or adds special effects. Image Size Selects the still image size. Color Mode Changes the vividness of flash light. Only the available items...
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... of the software. 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 Also, you can display images shot with above OS at delivery. • If your computer You can use...
... of the software. 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 Also, you can display images shot with above OS at delivery. • If your computer You can use...
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...image size of Backlight is 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. of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick Duo...is used frequently. - The battery power is low. - [Face Detection] is based on and off many times. - The power turns on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of images/battery life does not change, regardless of image size. [ When viewing...
...image size of Backlight is 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. of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick Duo...is used frequently. - The battery power is low. - [Face Detection] is based on and off many times. - The power turns on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of images/battery life does not change, regardless of image size. [ When viewing...
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... 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 vary depending on the shooting conditions. • You can only be recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". •...listed is limited 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...
... 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 vary depending on the shooting conditions. • You can only be recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". •...listed is limited 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...
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...battery pack. The power turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about one minute, and turn on the screen, refer to be checked when you send your camera to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about three...new one . 34 Replace it may be repaired. Cannot turn on the camera again (page 15). • The battery pack is dead. Turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Insert charged battery pack (page 12). • The ...
...battery pack. The power turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about one minute, and turn on the screen, refer to be checked when you send your camera to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about three...new one . 34 Replace it may be repaired. Cannot turn on the camera again (page 15). • The battery pack is dead. Turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Insert charged battery pack (page 12). • The ...
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.... • You cannot charge the battery pack using "Picture Motion Browser", you are using a model other than [640(Fine)]. - Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of your computer. • When an image file has been processed by a computer or..." with a new one. Set the switch to the recording position. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other than that of the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" (pages 33). Insert a "Memory Stick ...
.... • You cannot charge the battery pack using "Picture Motion Browser", you are using a model other than [640(Fine)]. - Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of your computer. • When an image file has been processed by a computer or..." with a new one. Set the switch to the recording position. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other than that of the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" (pages 33). Insert a "Memory Stick ...
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...vinyl for use the camera as long as you are using the camera. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a dry cloth. However, even if this rechargeable battery is designed 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). Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe...
...vinyl for use the camera as long as you are using the camera. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a dry cloth. However, even if this rechargeable battery is designed 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). Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe...
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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) ...