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Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-HX5/HX5V/HX5C © 2010 Sony Corporation GB 4-172-668-11(1)
Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-HX5/HX5V/HX5C © 2010 Sony Corporation GB 4-172-668-11(1)
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This is convenient when searching for a function you want to the correct operation of the camera. Search for information by . Search for information in the camera's default setting. Marks are shown as they appear in a listing of MENU/Settings items. Search for information by function. Indicates cautions ... Search MENU/Settings Search Index Index How to use this handbook, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows (t). Operate the camera in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper right to jump to know. 2GB Search for information by keyword.
This is convenient when searching for a function you want to the correct operation of the camera. Search for information by . Search for information in the camera's default setting. Marks are shown as they appear in a listing of MENU/Settings items. Search for information by function. Indicates cautions ... Search MENU/Settings Search Index Index How to use this handbook, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows (t). Operate the camera in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper right to jump to know. 2GB Search for information by keyword.
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HG Duo" media) * Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media marked with the camera. GPS-compatible: DSC-HX5V GPS-incompatible: DSC-HX5/HX5C - This is not compatible. MultiMediaCard is to turn off the camera following marks on "Memory Stick Duo" media, see page 152. On GPS-compatible devices (DSCHX5V only) • Use ... if the battery pack is not fully charged, you do not record the direction and location information, set [GPS setting] to your camera. In this camera: "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, "Memory Stick Duo" media, SD memory cards and ...
HG Duo" media) * Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media marked with the camera. GPS-compatible: DSC-HX5V GPS-incompatible: DSC-HX5/HX5C - This is not compatible. MultiMediaCard is to turn off the camera following marks on "Memory Stick Duo" media, see page 152. On GPS-compatible devices (DSCHX5V only) • Use ... if the battery pack is not fully charged, you do not record the direction and location information, set [GPS setting] to your camera. In this camera: "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, "Memory Stick Duo" media, SD memory cards and ...
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... to a warm location, moisture may trail across on the LCD screen in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for MP4 format recording. Note when playing movies on ... devices. - Devices which are a normal result of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording. On moisture condensation • If the camera is brought directly from a cold to shoot with this Handbook The images used as examples in a cold location. Other AVCHD format compatible devices which...
... to a warm location, moisture may trail across on the LCD screen in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for MP4 format recording. Note when playing movies on ... devices. - Devices which are a normal result of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording. On moisture condensation • If the camera is brought directly from a cold to shoot with this Handbook The images used as examples in a cold location. Other AVCHD format compatible devices which...
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Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Notes on using the camera 3 Operation Search 8 MENU/Settings Search 11 Identifying parts 15 List of icons displayed on the screen 16 Using the mode dial 18 Using the internal ...
Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Notes on using the camera 3 Operation Search 8 MENU/Settings Search 11 Identifying parts 15 List of icons displayed on the screen 16 Using the mode dial 18 Using the internal ...
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Table of contents Viewing Viewing still images 40 Playback zoom 41 Image Index 42 Delete 43 Viewing movies 45 Operation Search MENU (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting 11 MENU/Settings Search MENU (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing 12 Index Settings Setting items 13 TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV 117 Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV 118 Computer Using with your computer 122 Using the software 123 Connecting the camera to the computer 125 Uploading images to a media service 127 Creating a movie disc 129 6GB
Table of contents Viewing Viewing still images 40 Playback zoom 41 Image Index 42 Delete 43 Viewing movies 45 Operation Search MENU (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting 11 MENU/Settings Search MENU (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing 12 Index Settings Setting items 13 TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV 117 Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV 118 Computer Using with your computer 122 Using the software 123 Connecting the camera to the computer 125 Uploading images to a media service 127 Creating a movie disc 129 6GB
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Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Printing Printing still images 133 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 135 Warning indicators and messages 144 Others Using the camera abroad 149 "Memory Stick Duo" media 150 Battery pack 152 Battery charger 153 AVCHD format 154 GPS (DSC-HX5V only 155 TransferJet standard 156 Index Index 157 Index 7GB
Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Printing Printing still images 133 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 135 Warning indicators and messages 144 Others Using the camera abroad 149 "Memory Stick Duo" media 150 Battery pack 152 Battery charger 153 AVCHD format 154 GPS (DSC-HX5V only 155 TransferJet standard 156 Index Index 157 Index 7GB
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Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Operation Search Leaving the settings to the camera Intelligent Auto Adjustment 20 Scene Selection 26 Scene Recognition 63 Shooting movies Movie Mode 28 Movie format 83 Shooting portraits Soft Snap 26 Twilight Portrait ... 66 Anti Blink 68 Red Eye Reduction 88 Shooting in manual mode Manual Exposure Shooting 31 Shooting panoramic images Intelligent Sweep Panorama 29 Shooting best shots of Pet 26 your pet Shooting moving objects Advanced Sports Shooting 26 Movie Mode 28 Burst Settings 52 Index 8GB
Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Operation Search Leaving the settings to the camera Intelligent Auto Adjustment 20 Scene Selection 26 Scene Recognition 63 Shooting movies Movie Mode 28 Movie format 83 Shooting portraits Soft Snap 26 Twilight Portrait ... 66 Anti Blink 68 Red Eye Reduction 88 Shooting in manual mode Manual Exposure Shooting 31 Shooting panoramic images Intelligent Sweep Panorama 29 Shooting best shots of Pet 26 your pet Shooting moving objects Advanced Sports Shooting 26 Movie Mode 28 Burst Settings 52 Index 8GB
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Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Shooting without blur Anti Motion Blur 23 Hand-held Twilight 24 High Sensitivity 26 2-second delay self-timer 38 ISO 56 SteadyShot 69 Shooting with backlight Backlight Correction HDR 25 Forced Flash 36 Scene Recognition 63 Shooting in dark places Anti Motion Blur 23 High Sensitivity 26 Slow Synchro 36 ISO 56 Adjusting exposure EV 55 Changing focus position Focus 60 Face Detection 66 Changing image size/ Image Size/Quality 48 quality Deleting images Delete 43, 78 Format 108 Displaying enlarged images ...
Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Shooting without blur Anti Motion Blur 23 Hand-held Twilight 24 High Sensitivity 26 2-second delay self-timer 38 ISO 56 SteadyShot 69 Shooting with backlight Backlight Correction HDR 25 Forced Flash 36 Scene Recognition 63 Shooting in dark places Anti Motion Blur 23 High Sensitivity 26 Slow Synchro 36 ISO 56 Adjusting exposure EV 55 Changing focus position Focus 60 Face Detection 66 Changing image size/ Image Size/Quality 48 quality Deleting images Delete 43, 78 Format 108 Displaying enlarged images ...
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... date Using the "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" 123 Changing date and time settings Area Setting 114 Date & Time Setting 115 Initializing settings Initialize 95 GPS (DSC-HX5V only) GPS assist data 93 GPS setting 51, 104 Adjust Compass 106 Auto Clock ADJ 116 Printing images Print 133 Viewing on TVs Viewing an...
... date Using the "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" 123 Changing date and time settings Area Setting 114 Date & Time Setting 115 Initializing settings Initialize 95 GPS (DSC-HX5V only) GPS assist data 93 GPS setting 51, 104 Adjust Compass 106 Auto Clock ADJ 116 Printing images Print 133 Viewing on TVs Viewing an...
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... various shooting functions easily from the MENU button. 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button and set the camera to shooting mode. 2 Press the MENU button to turn off the Menu screen. HX5V only) --- - - - -- Burst Shooting Interval Bracket Settings -- -- ISO - - --- -- White...while - ON/OFF (Power) button MENU button Control button In the table below indicate the available modes. Burst Settings - --- -- Image Size/Quality GPS setting (DSC- - EV - - - Smile Detection Sensitivity - --- -- Anti Blink SteadyShot - - --- - - -- - - --- - - -- 11GB Continued r...
... various shooting functions easily from the MENU button. 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button and set the camera to shooting mode. 2 Press the MENU button to turn off the Menu screen. HX5V only) --- - - - -- Burst Shooting Interval Bracket Settings -- -- ISO - - --- -- White...while - ON/OFF (Power) button MENU button Control button In the table below indicate the available modes. Burst Settings - --- -- Image Size/Quality GPS setting (DSC- - EV - - - Smile Detection Sensitivity - --- -- Anti Blink SteadyShot - - --- - - -- - - --- - - -- 11GB Continued r...
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... (Slideshow) (Send by TransferJet) (View Mode) (Display Burst Group) (Retouch) (Delete) (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Rotate) (Select Folder) (Settings) Date View Folder view Folder view AVCHD (Still) (MP4) view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Table of the control button.
... (Slideshow) (Send by TransferJet) (View Mode) (Display Burst Group) (Retouch) (Delete) (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Rotate) (Select Folder) (Settings) Date View Folder view Folder view AVCHD (Still) (MP4) view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Table of the control button.
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... the desired setting, then press z. Categories Shooting Settings Main Settings Items Movie format AF Illuminator Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Orientation Red Eye Reduction Blink Alert Beep Language Setting Function Guide GPS assist data (DSC-HX5V only) Demo Mode Initialize HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI COMPONENT USB Connect LUN Settings Download Music Format...
... the desired setting, then press z. Categories Shooting Settings Main Settings Items Movie format AF Illuminator Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Orientation Red Eye Reduction Blink Alert Beep Language Setting Function Guide GPS assist data (DSC-HX5V only) Demo Mode Initialize HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI COMPONENT USB Connect LUN Settings Download Music Format...
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MENU/Settings Search Index 14GB Table of contents Operation Search Categories Memory Card Tool Internal Memory Tool Clock Settings Items Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Copy File Number Format File Number Area Setting Date & Time Setting Auto Clock ADJ (DSC-HX5V only) Notes • [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode. • [Memory Card Tool] appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera, while [Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a memory card is not inserted.
MENU/Settings Search Index 14GB Table of contents Operation Search Categories Memory Card Tool Internal Memory Tool Clock Settings Items Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Copy File Number Format File Number Area Setting Date & Time Setting Auto Clock ADJ (DSC-HX5V only) Notes • [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode. • [Memory Card Tool] appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera, while [Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a memory card is not inserted.
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... slot W Battery eject lever X Memory card slot Y (TransferJet™) mark (73, 107) * Using the wrist strap The wrist strap is already attached to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Place your hand through the loop to the...
... slot W Battery eject lever X Memory card slot Y (TransferJet™) mark (73, 107) * Using the wrist strap The wrist strap is already attached to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Place your hand through the loop to the...
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.../Settings Search List of icons displayed on the screen Icons are limited in the burst group Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Index 16GB Continued r When shooting still images A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image Size/Quality • The icons are displayed on the control button. When shooting movies When playing... Burst Images Main image in Easy Shooting mode. You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the screen to indicate the camera status.
.../Settings Search List of icons displayed on the screen Icons are limited in the burst group Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Index 16GB Continued r When shooting still images A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image Size/Quality • The icons are displayed on the control button. When shooting movies When playing... Burst Images Main image in Easy Shooting mode. You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the screen to indicate the camera status.
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... Index MENU/Settings Search Operation Search Table of images recorded in date range, selected folder Recordable time Recording/Playback Media (Memory card, internal memory) Direction (DSC-HX5V only) GPS triangulating status (DSCHX5V only) Changing folder AF Illuminator Red-eye reduction Metering Mode Display Indication Flash mode Flash charging White Balance ISO 400...
... Index MENU/Settings Search Operation Search Table of images recorded in date range, selected folder Recordable time Recording/Playback Media (Memory card, internal memory) Direction (DSC-HX5V only) GPS triangulating status (DSCHX5V only) Changing folder AF Illuminator Red-eye reduction Metering Mode Display Indication Flash mode Flash charging White Balance ISO 400...
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...the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture (F value)) (page 32). You can set various functions using the flash when composing burst shots taken in high-speed (page 24). Mode dial (Intelligent Auto Adjustment) (Easy Shooting) (Anti Motion Blur) (Hand-held Twilight) (Backlight Correction ... Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically (page 20). Allows you to shoot/view still images with easy-to shoot with reduced blur without tripod when composing burst shots taken in high-speed (page 23). Allows you to -see indicators (page 21). Allows you...
...the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture (F value)) (page 32). You can set various functions using the flash when composing burst shots taken in high-speed (page 24). Mode dial (Intelligent Auto Adjustment) (Easy Shooting) (Anti Motion Blur) (Hand-held Twilight) (Backlight Correction ... Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically (page 20). Allows you to shoot/view still images with easy-to shoot with reduced blur without tripod when composing burst shots taken in high-speed (page 23). Allows you to -see indicators (page 21). Allows you...
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... memory card. B [Playback]: Images on the memory card are recorded on a memory card to the internal memory. B [Playback]: Images stored in the camera. To copy (back up ) data without a memory card inserted in [Copy] (page 112). To copy (back up) data on a hard disk ...etc.]: Various functions can transfer data stored in the internal memory. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 45 MB of your computer Perform the procedure on a memory card Prepare a memory card with a cable for multi-use ...
... memory card. B [Playback]: Images on the memory card are recorded on a memory card to the internal memory. B [Playback]: Images stored in the camera. To copy (back up ) data without a memory card inserted in [Copy] (page 112). To copy (back up) data on a hard disk ...etc.]: Various functions can transfer data stored in the internal memory. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 45 MB of your computer Perform the procedure on a memory card Prepare a memory card with a cable for multi-use ...
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...shot or change the focus setting (page 60). • Focusing may be difficult in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode. The subject is poor. - The contrast between the subject and the background is moving quickly. - Note • Flash mode is approximately 5 cm (2 inches) (W)/100 cm (3 ft 3 3/8 inches) (T). • When the camera...slowly flashing and the beep does not sound. This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. For details, see page 63. zIf you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Set the mode dial ...
...shot or change the focus setting (page 60). • Focusing may be difficult in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode. The subject is poor. - The contrast between the subject and the background is moving quickly. - Note • Flash mode is approximately 5 cm (2 inches) (W)/100 cm (3 ft 3 3/8 inches) (T). • When the camera...slowly flashing and the beep does not sound. This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. For details, see page 63. zIf you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Set the mode dial ...
