Help Guide (Printable PDF)
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Digital Still Camera DSC-HX90V/DSC-HX90 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items [1] Identifying parts [2] Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen [3] Using the strap Using the wrist strap [4] Adjusting the viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) [5] In-Camera guide About the [In-Camera Guide] [6] About the shooting advice [7] Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack
Digital Still Camera DSC-HX90V/DSC-HX90 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items [1] Identifying parts [2] Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen [3] Using the strap Using the wrist strap [4] Adjusting the viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) [5] In-Camera guide About the [In-Camera Guide] [6] About the shooting advice [7] Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack
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http://rd1.sony.net/help/dsc/1515/h_zz/ DSC-HX90V/DSC-HX90/DSC-WX500 4-572-610-11(1) Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual "Help Guide" (Web manual) Refer to "Help Guide" for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera.
http://rd1.sony.net/help/dsc/1515/h_zz/ DSC-HX90V/DSC-HX90/DSC-WX500 4-572-610-11(1) Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual "Help Guide" (Web manual) Refer to "Help Guide" for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera.
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... battery terminals. • Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the bottom. WW247506 (DSC-HX90V) WW408340 (DSC-HX90) WW220188 (DSC-WX500) Serial No Model No. GB 3 Model No. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK... the following cautions. • Do not disassemble. • Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.
... battery terminals. • Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the bottom. WW247506 (DSC-HX90V) WW408340 (DSC-HX90) WW220188 (DSC-WX500) Serial No Model No. GB 3 Model No. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK... the following cautions. • Do not disassemble. • Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.
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... eyepiece out from the viewfinder, the viewing mode returns to a smartphone equipped with your face away from the viewfinder until it down manually. Identifying parts DSC-HX90V/HX90 • When using the flash, press it clicks (2). • When you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder mode is an international standard of the short...
... eyepiece out from the viewfinder, the viewing mode returns to a smartphone equipped with your face away from the viewfinder until it down manually. Identifying parts DSC-HX90V/HX90 • When using the flash, press it clicks (2). • When you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder mode is an international standard of the short...
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...on the conditions of use. • The number of images that can be recorded and played back DSC-HX90V/HX90: Battery life Number of images Shooting (still images) Monitor Viewfinder - The zoom is fully charged.... pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). - [GPS On/Off] is set to [Off] (DSC-HX90V only) - [Display Quality] is set to [Standard] • The number for shooting under the following conditions: (CIPA: Camera ...Notes • The above number of images Approx. 400 images - - Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark2) media (sold separately) -
...on the conditions of use. • The number of images that can be recorded and played back DSC-HX90V/HX90: Battery life Number of images Shooting (still images) Monitor Viewfinder - The zoom is fully charged.... pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). - [GPS On/Off] is set to [Off] (DSC-HX90V only) - [Display Quality] is set to [Standard] • The number for shooting under the following conditions: (CIPA: Camera ...Notes • The above number of images Approx. 400 images - - Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark2) media (sold separately) -
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...2 Select the desired function by pressing v/V/b/B on the control wheel. 3 Select the setting value by turning the control ring. Introduction of other functions Control ring (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) MENU Fn (Function) Control wheel x Control wheel DISP (Display Contents): Allows you to change the screen display. (Drive Mode): Allows you to switch ...you to operate the camera intuitively and shoot creative images easily. (Flash Mode): Allows you to select a flash mode for still images. x Control ring (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Your favorite functions can be assigned to the control ring.
...2 Select the desired function by pressing v/V/b/B on the control wheel. 3 Select the setting value by turning the control ring. Introduction of other functions Control ring (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) MENU Fn (Function) Control wheel x Control wheel DISP (Display Contents): Allows you to change the screen display. (Drive Mode): Allows you to switch ...you to operate the camera intuitively and shoot creative images easily. (Flash Mode): Allows you to select a flash mode for still images. x Control ring (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Your favorite functions can be assigned to the control ring.
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...(Camera Settings) Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama: Size Panorama: Direction File Format Record Setting Drive Mode Bracket Settings (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Flash Mode Flash Comp. (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Red Eye Reduction Focus Mode (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Focus Area AF Illuminator Exposure Comp. Selects the size of flash output. Selects the aspect ratio for panoramic images... file format. Sets the flash settings. Selects the area of an image. Selects the focus method. ISO Metering Mode White Balance DRO/Auto HDR (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) GB 24 Selects the size of still images.
...(Camera Settings) Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama: Size Panorama: Direction File Format Record Setting Drive Mode Bracket Settings (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Flash Mode Flash Comp. (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Red Eye Reduction Focus Mode (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Focus Area AF Illuminator Exposure Comp. Selects the size of flash output. Selects the aspect ratio for panoramic images... file format. Sets the flash settings. Selects the area of an image. Selects the focus method. ISO Metering Mode White Balance DRO/Auto HDR (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) GB 24 Selects the size of still images.
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... faces and adjust various settings automatically. Selects the microphone level during movie recording. Displays the shooting tip list. Creative Style (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Picture Effect Focus Magnifier (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) High ISO NR (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Center Lock-on AF function, and automatically trims and saves another copy of the environment in the shooting screen. Framing...
... faces and adjust various settings automatically. Selects the microphone level during movie recording. Displays the shooting tip list. Creative Style (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Picture Effect Focus Magnifier (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) High ISO NR (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Center Lock-on AF function, and automatically trims and saves another copy of the environment in the shooting screen. Framing...
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...length of time the image will be displayed on the monitor or in the viewfinder* by pressing DISP on the control wheel. * DSC-HX90V/HX90 only Enhances the outline of information to be shown in -focus ranges with a specific color when focusing manually. Sets a grid line...type of in an enlarged form. Sets the color used for the peaking function. Time (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Grid Line Marker Display Marker Settings Auto Review DISP Button Peaking Level (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Peaking Color (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Exposure Set. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Sets whether to a ...
...length of time the image will be displayed on the monitor or in the viewfinder* by pressing DISP on the control wheel. * DSC-HX90V/HX90 only Enhances the outline of information to be shown in -focus ranges with a specific color when focusing manually. Sets a grid line...type of in an enlarged form. Sets the color used for the peaking function. Time (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Grid Line Marker Display Marker Settings Auto Review DISP Button Peaking Level (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Peaking Color (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Exposure Set. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Sets whether to a ...
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... the degree of rotation of the focal length. Registers or changes the person to a fixed step of the control ring. FINDER/MONITOR (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Release w/o Card Self-portrait/ -timer Face Registration Write Date Function Menu Set. Custom Key Settings Zoom Func. When you can ...to always activate the MOVIE button. (Wireless) Send to Smartphone Send to Computer View on a smartphone. You can view images on Ring (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) MOVIE Button Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and monitor. When you select [Step], you select [Quick], the zoom...
... the degree of rotation of the focal length. Registers or changes the person to a fixed step of the control ring. FINDER/MONITOR (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Release w/o Card Self-portrait/ -timer Face Registration Write Date Function Menu Set. Custom Key Settings Zoom Func. When you can ...to always activate the MOVIE button. (Wireless) Send to Smartphone Send to Computer View on a smartphone. You can view images on Ring (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) MOVIE Button Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and monitor. When you select [Step], you select [Quick], the zoom...
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Displays the MAC address of smartphone connection. Resets all network settings. (Application) Application List Introduction (Playback) Delete View Mode Image Index Display Rotation (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Slide Show Rotate Enlarge Image 4K Still Image PB Protect Motion Interval ADJ Displays the application list. Sets the way in [Motion Shot Video], ...
Displays the MAC address of smartphone connection. Resets all network settings. (Application) Application List Introduction (Playback) Delete View Mode Image Index Display Rotation (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Slide Show Rotate Enlarge Image 4K Still Image PB Protect Motion Interval ADJ Displays the application list. Sets the way in [Motion Shot Video], ...
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...person's face on or off automatically. Sets the length of the camera. Display Quality Pwr Save Start Time Function for VF close (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) PAL/NTSC Selector (only for movie playback. Sets the upload function of a movie to turn the power off . Sets the... image and saves the retouched image as a new image. (Setup) Monitor Brightness Viewfinder Bright. (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Finder Color Temp. (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Volume Settings Audio signals GPS Settings (DSC-HX90V only) Upload Settings Tile Menu Mode Dial Guide Delete confirm. Turns the mode dial guide (the explanation...
...person's face on or off automatically. Sets the length of the camera. Display Quality Pwr Save Start Time Function for VF close (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) PAL/NTSC Selector (only for movie playback. Sets the upload function of a movie to turn the power off . Sets the... image and saves the retouched image as a new image. (Setup) Monitor Brightness Viewfinder Bright. (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Finder Color Temp. (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Volume Settings Audio signals GPS Settings (DSC-HX90V only) Upload Settings Tile Menu Mode Dial Guide Delete confirm. Turns the mode dial guide (the explanation...
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Notes • Do not disconnect the micro USB cable (supplied) from the computer, click on the tasktray, then click [Eject DSC-HX90V], [Eject DSC-HX90] or [Eject DSC-WX500]. Connect the camera to the following URL, and then install PlayMemories Home. x System requirements You can find the system requirements for...the operating screen or the accessing screen is complete, PlayMemories Home starts. 2 Connect the camera to your computer. GB 32 http://www.sony.net/pm/ • For details on PlayMemories Home, refer to the following PlayMemories Home support page (English only): http://www...
Notes • Do not disconnect the micro USB cable (supplied) from the computer, click on the tasktray, then click [Eject DSC-HX90V], [Eject DSC-HX90] or [Eject DSC-WX500]. Connect the camera to the following URL, and then install PlayMemories Home. x System requirements You can find the system requirements for...the operating screen or the accessing screen is complete, PlayMemories Home starts. 2 Connect the camera to your computer. GB 32 http://www.sony.net/pm/ • For details on PlayMemories Home, refer to the following PlayMemories Home support page (English only): http://www...
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...devices,1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080 50i-compatible devices. - It may be played back only on the product. On GPS-compatible devices (DSC-HX90V only) • Use GPS in 1080 60p/1080 50p format can be damaged. Notes on the bottom of your camera. It may not..., set [GPS On/Off] to [Off]. This increases the resolution, and provides a smoother, more realistic image. GB 35 GPS-compatible: DSC-HX90V GPS-incompatible: DSC-HX90, DSC-WX500 - To check whether your camera supports the GPS function, check the model name of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible device: 60i 1080 ...
...devices,1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080 50i-compatible devices. - It may be played back only on the product. On GPS-compatible devices (DSC-HX90V only) • Use GPS in 1080 60p/1080 50p format can be damaged. Notes on the bottom of your camera. It may not..., set [GPS On/Off] to [Off]. This increases the resolution, and provides a smoother, more realistic image. GB 35 GPS-compatible: DSC-HX90V GPS-incompatible: DSC-HX90, DSC-WX500 - To check whether your camera supports the GPS function, check the model name of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible device: 60i 1080 ...
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...; Do not forcibly push down in a chair or other objects are not caught in the lens when it may appear on the monitor, electronic viewfinder (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) and lens • The monitor and electronic viewfinder are operational for effective use /store the camera in Germany. This may cause the camera to...
...; Do not forcibly push down in a chair or other objects are not caught in the lens when it may appear on the monitor, electronic viewfinder (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) and lens • The monitor and electronic viewfinder are operational for effective use /store the camera in Germany. This may cause the camera to...
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...This is due to provide an easily viewable viewfinder by the flash unit, or use excessive strength on shooting with the viewfinder (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) This camera is equipped with an Organic Electro-Luminescence viewfinder with high resolution and high contrast. The camera is designed to ...it. • If water, dust or sand get hot due to record movies. This is a characteristic of the copyright laws. Sony accessories Use only genuine Sony brand accessories, otherwise it to the proper capacity. A message will be displayed on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other...
...This is due to provide an easily viewable viewfinder by the flash unit, or use excessive strength on shooting with the viewfinder (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) This camera is equipped with an Organic Electro-Luminescence viewfinder with high resolution and high contrast. The camera is designed to ...it. • If water, dust or sand get hot due to record movies. This is a characteristic of the copyright laws. Sony accessories Use only genuine Sony brand accessories, otherwise it to the proper capacity. A message will be displayed on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other...
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.../Output connectors] HDMI connector: HDMI micro jack Multi/Micro USB Terminal*: USB communication USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) * Supports Micro USB compatible device. [Viewfinder] (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Type: Electronic viewfinder (Organic Electro-Luminescence) Total number of camera: Approx. 21.1 Megapixels Lens: ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T 30× zoom lens f = 4.1 mm - 123 mm...
.../Output connectors] HDMI connector: HDMI micro jack Multi/Micro USB Terminal*: USB communication USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) * Supports Micro USB compatible device. [Viewfinder] (DSC-HX90V/HX90 only) Type: Electronic viewfinder (Organic Electro-Luminescence) Total number of camera: Approx. 21.1 Megapixels Lens: ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T 30× zoom lens f = 4.1 mm - 123 mm...
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... Wh (1 240 mAh) Design and specifications are subject to +140 °F) Dimensions (CIPA compliant) (Approx.): DSC-HX90V/HX90: 102.0 mm × 58.1 mm × 35.5 mm (4 1/8 inches × 2 3/8 inches × 1 7/16 inches) (W/H/D) DSC-WX500: 101.6 mm × 58.1 mm × 35.5 mm (4 1/8 inches × 2 3/8... inches × 1 7/16 inches) (W/H/D) Mass (CIPA compliant) (Approx.): DSC-HX90V/HX90: 245 g (8.6 oz) (including NP-BX1 battery pack, Memory Stick PRO Duo media) DSC-WX500: 236 g (8.3 oz) (including NP-BX1 battery pack, Memory Stick PRO Duo media) Microphone: Stereo ...
... Wh (1 240 mAh) Design and specifications are subject to +140 °F) Dimensions (CIPA compliant) (Approx.): DSC-HX90V/HX90: 102.0 mm × 58.1 mm × 35.5 mm (4 1/8 inches × 2 3/8 inches × 1 7/16 inches) (W/H/D) DSC-WX500: 101.6 mm × 58.1 mm × 35.5 mm (4 1/8 inches × 2 3/8... inches × 1 7/16 inches) (W/H/D) Mass (CIPA compliant) (Approx.): DSC-HX90V/HX90: 245 g (8.6 oz) (including NP-BX1 battery pack, Memory Stick PRO Duo media) DSC-WX500: 236 g (8.3 oz) (including NP-BX1 battery pack, Memory Stick PRO Duo media) Microphone: Stereo ...