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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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...manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in sandy or dusty locations may be repairable. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other equipment and playback of such materials may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before...(Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded with DCF (Design rule for effective use . Notes on using your camera [ Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up copy. [ Notes on recording/playback • Before you start recording, make a trial recording...
...manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in sandy or dusty locations may be repairable. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other equipment and playback of such materials may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before...(Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded with DCF (Design rule for effective use . Notes on using your camera [ Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up copy. [ Notes on recording/playback • Before you start recording, make a trial recording...
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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 shutter button fully down again. 16 To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down . When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. 3Shoot with the shutter button. Shooting...bottom) Macro button DISP button Flash button Self-timer button 1Select the desired function from the mode dial. When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds...
...the shutter button fully down again. 16 To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down . When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. 3Shoot with the shutter button. Shooting...bottom) Macro button DISP button Flash button Self-timer button 1Select the desired function from the mode dial. When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds...
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[ Attaching the lens hood 1 Attach the adaptor ring while the power is off. Lens hood 19 While doing this, hold and fix the indicator of this camera, as shown below . Adaptor ring 2 Turn the position ring and position the indicator of the adaptor ring to the indicator of the adaptor ring to the indicator of the position ring until it clicks. Storing the lens hood Position the lens hood as illustrated below and turn . Indicators Position ring 3 Turn the lens hood and position the indicator to not turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks.
[ Attaching the lens hood 1 Attach the adaptor ring while the power is off. Lens hood 19 While doing this, hold and fix the indicator of this camera, as shown below . Adaptor ring 2 Turn the position ring and position the indicator of the adaptor ring to the indicator of the adaptor ring to the indicator of the position ring until it clicks. Storing the lens hood Position the lens hood as illustrated below and turn . Indicators Position ring 3 Turn the lens hood and position the indicator 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 automatically and set to delete, then press MENU. 2 Select [Delete] with v and select [This Image] with b/B, then press z. 3 Select [OK...: z 21 To switch 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 automatically and set to delete, then press MENU. 2 Select [Delete] with v and select [This Image] with b/B, then press z. 3 Select [OK...: z 21 To switch 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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... with v/V/b/B. [ 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 TV screen Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal To audio/video input jacks...
... with v/V/b/B. [ 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 TV screen Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal To audio/video input jacks...
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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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...in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available only in the playback mode. Only the available items are displayed on the camera mode. REC Mode* Selects the continuous shooting method. Metering Mode* Selects the metering mode. Contrast Adjusts the contrast. SETUP Selects shooting ...Red Eye Reduction Sets to the scene. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness. DSC-H9 /BRK button (REC Mode) button (Metering Mode) 26 Also, the menu items available vary depending on DSC-H7. Image Size Selects the still image size. To set on the menu screen only on the ...
...in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available only in the playback mode. Only the available items are displayed on the camera mode. REC Mode* Selects the continuous shooting method. Metering Mode* Selects the metering mode. Contrast Adjusts the contrast. SETUP Selects shooting ...Red Eye Reduction Sets to the scene. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness. DSC-H9 /BRK button (REC Mode) button (Metering Mode) 26 Also, the menu items available vary depending on DSC-H7. Image Size Selects the still image size. To set on the menu screen only on the ...
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...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". 28 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (...Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional For Macintosh users Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to "Cyber-shot Handbook". For details, refer to v10.4) not compatible • Must be installed with the camera on the operating environment of the software.
...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". 28 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (...Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional For Macintosh users Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to "Cyber-shot Handbook". For details, refer to v10.4) not compatible • Must be installed with the camera on the operating environment of the software.
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...viewed and the battery life when you use it more, as necessary. The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is based on... the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of images/battery life does not change, regardless ...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. Note that can be recorded/ viewed and the battery life are ...
...viewed and the battery life when you use it more, as necessary. The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is based on... the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of images/battery life does not change, regardless ...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. Note that can be recorded/ viewed and the battery life are ...
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... conditions. • You can 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 the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a ... 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 actual image size. [ The approximate recording time of movies (Units: hour : minute : second) ...
... conditions. • You can 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 the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a ... 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 actual image size. [ The approximate recording time of movies (Units: hour : minute : second) ...
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... you do not operate the camera for about one minute, and turn on the camera again (page 15). • The battery pack is dead. Turn on the camera. • After installing the battery pack into the camera, it with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Please understand that...is on the screen, refer to prevent wearing down the battery pack. If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on , the camera turns off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about three minutes while the power is discharged.
... you do not operate the camera for about one minute, and turn on the camera again (page 15). • The battery pack is dead. Turn on the camera. • After installing the battery pack into the camera, it with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Please understand that...is on the screen, refer to prevent wearing down the battery pack. If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on , the camera turns off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about three minutes while the power is discharged.
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...is full, do one of the following : - Vertical streaks appear when you can print or save images with a new one . Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images. • Press (Playback) button (page 21). • The folder/file name has been changed on the image. Insert...Fine)] when recording movies. Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • The lens cap is dead. Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of your camera, playback on images. Set the image size to other than [640(Fine)]. - The battery remaining indicator is ...
...is full, do one of the following : - Vertical streaks appear when you can print or save images with a new one . Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images. • Press (Playback) button (page 21). • The folder/file name has been changed on the image. Insert...Fine)] when recording movies. Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • The lens cap is dead. Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of your camera, playback on images. Set the image size to other than [640(Fine)]. - The battery remaining indicator is ...
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... all for about an hour for 24 hours or more with the power off . This rechargeable battery is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you will be unable to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. In this case, be repaired. [ On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the ...screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to record clear images. [ On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). Cleaning the lens Wipe the...
... all for about an hour for 24 hours or more with the power off . This rechargeable battery is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you will be unable to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. In this case, be repaired. [ On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the ...screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to record clear images. [ On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). Cleaning the lens Wipe the...
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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) ...