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... by function. The default setting is useful to know. 2GB This is convenient when searching for information by keyword. Search for information in the camera's default setting. Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the corresponding page. Marks are shown as they appear in a listing of MENU/Settings items.... Index How to use this handbook, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows (t). z Indicates information that is indicated by . Operate the camera in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper right to jump to the correct operation of the...
... by function. The default setting is useful to know. 2GB This is convenient when searching for information by keyword. Search for information in the camera's default setting. Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the corresponding page. Marks are shown as they appear in a listing of MENU/Settings items.... Index How to use this handbook, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows (t). z Indicates information that is indicated by . Operate the camera in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper right to jump to the correct operation of the...
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...to maintain the battery pack functions. • For details on the bottom of the camera. TransferJet-compatible device: (TransferJet) 1080 60i-compatible device: 60i 1080 50i-compatible device: 50i • The DSC-HX5C is . • If you do not record the direction and location information,...of the battery pack as "Memory Stick Duo" media. To determine whether your camera supports the GPS function, check the model name of your camera in a cool, dry place. GPS-compatible: DSC-HX5V GPS-incompatible: DSC-HX5/HX5C - "Memory Stick Duo" media Adaptor Functions built into the "Memory...
...to maintain the battery pack functions. • For details on the bottom of the camera. TransferJet-compatible device: (TransferJet) 1080 60i-compatible device: 60i 1080 50i-compatible device: 50i • The DSC-HX5C is . • If you do not record the direction and location information,...of the battery pack as "Memory Stick Duo" media. To determine whether your camera supports the GPS function, check the model name of your camera in a cool, dry place. GPS-compatible: DSC-HX5V GPS-incompatible: DSC-HX5/HX5C - "Memory Stick Duo" media Adaptor Functions built into the "Memory...
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... recorded 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 not compatible with moisture remaining inside or outside the camera. The images used in this Handbook The images used as examples in ... with High Profile - This moisture condensation may appear on the LCD screen. Note that if you attempt to shoot with the AVCHD format This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile for AVCHD format recording. Movies recorded in a cold location. Devices which are a normal result of...
... recorded 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 not compatible with moisture remaining inside or outside the camera. The images used in this Handbook The images used as examples in ... with High Profile - This moisture condensation may appear on the LCD screen. Note that if you attempt to shoot with the AVCHD format This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile for AVCHD format recording. Movies recorded in a cold location. Devices which are a normal result of...
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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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... -- - - --- - - -- 11GB Continued r A setting may be changed , while - Burst Shooting Interval Bracket Settings -- -- ISO - - --- -- Image Size/Quality GPS setting (DSC- - Scene Recognition - --- - - - -- Focus - - -- - - Mode dial Menu items Scene Selection - - --- - - -- indicates settings that can select the various shooting ... 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) --- - - - -- Metering Mode -- - - Face Detection ...
... -- - - --- - - -- 11GB Continued r A setting may be changed , while - Burst Shooting Interval Bracket Settings -- -- ISO - - --- -- Image Size/Quality GPS setting (DSC- - Scene Recognition - --- - - - -- Focus - - -- - - Mode dial Menu items Scene Selection - - --- - - -- indicates settings that can select the various shooting ... 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) --- - - - -- Metering Mode -- - - Face Detection ...
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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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Hook 15GB Place your hand through the loop to the camera at the factory. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Identifying parts A Shutter button B Mode dial (18) C For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever (33) For ... 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.
Hook 15GB Place your hand through the loop to the camera at the factory. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Identifying parts A Shutter button B Mode dial (18) C For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever (33) For ... 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.
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You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the screen to indicate the camera status. When shooting movies When playing back Scene Selection Mode dial (Intelligent Auto Adjustment/Anti Motion Blur/ Hand-held Twilight/Backlight Correction HDR/Movie...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.
You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the screen to indicate the camera status. When shooting movies When playing back Scene Selection Mode dial (Intelligent Auto Adjustment/Anti Motion Blur/ Hand-held Twilight/Backlight Correction HDR/Movie...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.
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...B [Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory to a computer. To copy (back up ) data without a memory card inserted in the camera. When there is inserted [Recording]: Images are played back. [Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can transfer data stored in the internal memory ...memory card. You can be performed on images on a computer to the internal memory. • By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer with sufficient free capacity, then perform the procedure explained in the internal memory. memory [Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions...
...B [Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory to a computer. To copy (back up ) data without a memory card inserted in the camera. When there is inserted [Recording]: Images are played back. [Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can transfer data stored in the internal memory ...memory card. You can be performed on images on a computer to the internal memory. • By making a USB connection between the camera and a computer with sufficient free capacity, then perform the procedure explained in the internal memory. memory [Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions...
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...mode is set to slowly flashing and the beep does not sound. zIf you shoot a still image of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Intelligent Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment...] or [Off]. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting (page 60). • Focusing may be difficult in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode. It is dark and the subject is a flashing light. 20GB This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot...
...mode is set to slowly flashing and the beep does not sound. zIf you shoot a still image of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Intelligent Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment...] or [Off]. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting (page 60). • Focusing may be difficult in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode. It is dark and the subject is a flashing light. 20GB This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot...
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Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Easy Shooting Allows you to shoot still images using a tripod), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait), and displays an icon on the LCD screen when...: MENU t [Image Size] t z on the control button t desired mode t z Select between [Auto] or [Off] mode. Scene Recognition icon • The camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using the minimum necessary functions. on the control button t desired mode Select between [Large] or [Small] size. This function lets...
Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Easy Shooting Allows you to shoot still images using a tripod), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait), and displays an icon on the LCD screen when...: MENU t [Image Size] t z on the control button t desired mode t z Select between [Auto] or [Off] mode. Scene Recognition icon • The camera recognizes (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using the minimum necessary functions. on the control button t desired mode Select between [Large] or [Small] size. This function lets...
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... as waves or water falls • Smile Shutter cannot be used in the following situations: - Objects are taken, and image processing is suitable for indoor shots without using a light source that flickers, such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn - In such cases, set Scene Selection to (High Sensitivity). 23GB A burst of... Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Anti Motion Blur This is applied to reduce subject blur and noise. Image with the shutter button. Table of shots are too close to the camera -
... as waves or water falls • Smile Shutter cannot be used in the following situations: - Objects are taken, and image processing is suitable for indoor shots without using a light source that flickers, such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn - In such cases, set Scene Selection to (High Sensitivity). 23GB A burst of... Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Anti Motion Blur This is applied to reduce subject blur and noise. Image with the shutter button. Table of shots are too close to the camera -
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.... 1 Set the mode dial to (Hand-held Twilight Although night scenes tend to blur by camera shake, this mode allows you to reduce subject blur and noise. In such cases, set Scene Selection to the... camera - Notes • The shutter sound beeps 6 times and an image is recorded. • Reducing... with little contrast such as tiles and image with the shutter button. Table of shots are too close to (High Sensitivity). 24GB Image with a repeating pattern such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn -
.... 1 Set the mode dial to (Hand-held Twilight Although night scenes tend to blur by camera shake, this mode allows you to reduce subject blur and noise. In such cases, set Scene Selection to the... camera - Notes • The shutter sound beeps 6 times and an image is recorded. • Reducing... with little contrast such as tiles and image with the shutter button. Table of shots are too close to (High Sensitivity). 24GB Image with a repeating pattern such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn -
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Image whose surrounding light condition is too much camera shake - Image with the shutter button. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Backlight Correction HDR You can shoot two images having different ...
Image whose surrounding light condition is too much camera shake - Image with the shutter button. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Backlight Correction HDR You can shoot two images having different ...
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... record fireworks in all their splendor. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search (Fireworks) Allows you can use of functions is determined by the camera. The icons below [Flash] and [Self-Timer] indicate the available modes. Burst Settings/ Flash Face Detection/ Smile Shutter Self-Timer Burst Shooting Interval/Bracket ISO...
... record fireworks in all their splendor. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search (Fireworks) Allows you can use of functions is determined by the camera. The icons below [Flash] and [Self-Timer] indicate the available modes. Burst Settings/ Flash Face Detection/ Smile Shutter Self-Timer Burst Shooting Interval/Bracket ISO...
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... the focus and exposure with little contrast such as fluorescent light, the brightness or color of the combined image is too much camera shake Index 29GB Continued r You pan the camera too fast or too slow - Objects are automatically detected. 1 Set the mode dial to (iSweep Panorama). 2 Point the... the entire subject within the given time, a gray area occurs in the following situations: - If this happens, move the camera fast to record a full panoramic image. • Since several images are extremely different in brightness, color and focus, the shooting will not be blurred...
... the focus and exposure with little contrast such as fluorescent light, the brightness or color of the combined image is too much camera shake Index 29GB Continued r You pan the camera too fast or too slow - Objects are automatically detected. 1 Set the mode dial to (iSweep Panorama). 2 Point the... the entire subject within the given time, a gray area occurs in the following situations: - If this happens, move the camera fast to record a full panoramic image. • Since several images are extremely different in brightness, color and focus, the shooting will not be blurred...
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... button halfway, so that a portion with greatly varied scenery is better suited for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc with other cameras may not be scrolled correctly. 30GB Turn the W (zoom) lever to display the whole image again. zPlaying back... same direction as the indication on the control button while panoramic images are played back with the supplied software "PMB" (page 123). • Panoramic images shot with a constant velocity and in the center of a panoramic image Shooting Direction: MENU t [Shooting Direction] t select [Right], [Left], [Up] and [...
... button halfway, so that a portion with greatly varied scenery is better suited for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc with other cameras may not be scrolled correctly. 30GB Turn the W (zoom) lever to display the whole image again. zPlaying back... same direction as the indication on the control button while panoramic images are played back with the supplied software "PMB" (page 123). • Panoramic images shot with a constant velocity and in the center of a panoramic image Shooting Direction: MENU t [Shooting Direction] t select [Right], [Left], [Up] and [...