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... to start using the product, basic operations, etc. Confirm the image before deleting it clicks. "Help Guide" (Web manual) http://rd1.sony.net/help/dsc/1815/h_zz/ DSC-HX99/DSC-HX95/DSC-WX800/DSC-WX700 Specifications Camera DSC-HX99 Rated input: 3.6 V , 1.8 W Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage temperature: -20 to 55°C (-4 to 131°...
... to start using the product, basic operations, etc. Confirm the image before deleting it clicks. "Help Guide" (Web manual) http://rd1.sony.net/help/dsc/1815/h_zz/ DSC-HX99/DSC-HX95/DSC-WX800/DSC-WX700 Specifications Camera DSC-HX99 Rated input: 3.6 V , 1.8 W Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage temperature: -20 to 55°C (-4 to 131°...
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...logo and Wi-Fi Protected Setup are of the DSC-HX99, unless otherwise noted. If PlayMemories Mobile is required. Perform the steps that you delete the data completely using data deletion software. https://www.sony.net/disoft/ Notes on the monitor and electronic ...Do not leave the camera, the supplied accessories, or memory cards within the reach of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model : DSC-HX99, DSC-HX95, DSC-WX800, DSC-WX700 Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc. We recommend that you take a break at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on the camera...
...logo and Wi-Fi Protected Setup are of the DSC-HX99, unless otherwise noted. If PlayMemories Mobile is required. Perform the steps that you delete the data completely using data deletion software. https://www.sony.net/disoft/ Notes on the monitor and electronic ...Do not leave the camera, the supplied accessories, or memory cards within the reach of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model : DSC-HX99, DSC-HX95, DSC-WX800, DSC-WX700 Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc. We recommend that you take a break at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on the camera...
Help Guide
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...the right/left side of the control wheel. In addition, you press the center of the control wheel. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Using the control wheel You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. Related... Topic Focus Standard Custom Key (still image/movie/playback) 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 22 The DISP (Display Setting), (Exposure Comp./Photo Creativity), / (Drive Mode), and (Flash Mode) functions are assigned to the left /...
...the right/left side of the control wheel. In addition, you press the center of the control wheel. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Using the control wheel You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. Related... Topic Focus Standard Custom Key (still image/movie/playback) 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 22 The DISP (Display Setting), (Exposure Comp./Photo Creativity), / (Drive Mode), and (Flash Mode) functions are assigned to the left /...
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Ex. : Adjust zoom by selecting MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [ Custom Key] or [ Custom Key] → [Control Ring]. You can change the desired settings instantly for various shooting modes. Icons and function names are displayed on the screen as follows. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Using the control ring By turning the control ring (A), you can also allocate frequently used functions to the control ring by turning the control ring. 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 23
Ex. : Adjust zoom by selecting MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [ Custom Key] or [ Custom Key] → [Control Ring]. You can change the desired settings instantly for various shooting modes. Icons and function names are displayed on the screen as follows. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Using the control ring By turning the control ring (A), you can also allocate frequently used functions to the control ring by turning the control ring. 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 23
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... characters. 5. Keyboard Each time you entered are displayed. 2. To cancel input, select [Cancel]. 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 30 Switches the next character to display "d." 4. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on desired key using the...
... characters. 5. Keyboard Each time you entered are displayed. 2. To cancel input, select [Cancel]. 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 30 Switches the next character to display "d." 4. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on desired key using the...
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Wrist strap (1) Startup Guide (1) Reference Guide (1) 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 42 Camera (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (supplied in parentheses indicates the number of the AC Adaptor may differ depending on the country/region. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Checking the camera and the supplied items The number in some countries/regions) Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1 (1) Micro USB cable (1) AC Adaptor (1) The type of pieces.
Wrist strap (1) Startup Guide (1) Reference Guide (1) 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 42 Camera (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (supplied in parentheses indicates the number of the AC Adaptor may differ depending on the country/region. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Checking the camera and the supplied items The number in some countries/regions) Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1 (1) Micro USB cable (1) AC Adaptor (1) The type of pieces.
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Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable. 1 Turn off the product, ... a USB connection has been established between the computer and the camera. Charging cannot be guaranteed on charging the battery pack 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 47 The camera may cause a malfunction. Related Topic Notes on the battery pack Notes on all types of the computer. Proper operation cannot be...
Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable. 1 Turn off the product, ... a USB connection has been established between the computer and the camera. Charging cannot be guaranteed on charging the battery pack 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 47 The camera may cause a malfunction. Related Topic Notes on the battery pack Notes on all types of the computer. Proper operation cannot be...
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... functions, such as zooming, are estimates based on repeated shooting, zooming, shooting stand-by pressing the MOVIE (Movie) button again. Using a Sony microSDXC memory card (UHS-I U3) (sold separately) The numbers for movie shooting is based on the CIPA standard and shooting under the following .... 370 Approx. 460 (Auto Monitor OFF (2 Sec)) Viewfinder mode - Screen mode Approx. 95 min. - Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Battery life and number of recordable images Battery life Number of use. The battery life and number of recordable images apply when the battery pack...
... functions, such as zooming, are estimates based on repeated shooting, zooming, shooting stand-by pressing the MOVIE (Movie) button again. Using a Sony microSDXC memory card (UHS-I U3) (sold separately) The numbers for movie shooting is based on the CIPA standard and shooting under the following .... 370 Approx. 460 (Auto Monitor OFF (2 Sec)) Viewfinder mode - Screen mode Approx. 95 min. - Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Battery life and number of recordable images Battery life Number of use. The battery life and number of recordable images apply when the battery pack...
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... cable (supplied) and an AC adaptor (supplied). Also, be turned off the camera. Before you use . 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 49 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Use the supplied AC adaptor to shoot and play back images while power is supplied...
... cable (supplied) and an AC adaptor (supplied). Also, be turned off the camera. Before you use . 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 49 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Use the supplied AC adaptor to shoot and play back images while power is supplied...
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... remove the battery pack, replace it with other than the specified type has been inserted. When the temperature returns to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. Doing so may be faulty. If the charge lamp flashes even if the AC Adaptor is connected to the product and ...Charging stops and enters standby status automatically when the temperature is dedicated to 86°F). 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 52 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Notes on standby. If the charge lamp flashes again, this product. Check that a battery pack other electronic devices. If...
... remove the battery pack, replace it with other than the specified type has been inserted. When the temperature returns to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. Doing so may be faulty. If the charge lamp flashes even if the AC Adaptor is connected to the product and ...Charging stops and enters standby status automatically when the temperature is dedicated to 86°F). 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 52 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Notes on standby. If the charge lamp flashes again, this product. Check that a battery pack other electronic devices. If...
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Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Memory cards that can be divided into files 4 GB in size. The divided files can be used SD memory cards Recording format Supported memory card ... an microSDHC memory card is used to record an XAVC S movie over extended periods of recordable images Recordable movie times 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 55 Fully charge the battery pack before attempting to a computer using PlayMemories Home. Related Topic Notes on memory card Number of time, the recorded...
Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Memory cards that can be divided into files 4 GB in size. The divided files can be used SD memory cards Recording format Supported memory card ... an microSDHC memory card is used to record an XAVC S movie over extended periods of recordable images Recordable movie times 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 55 Fully charge the battery pack before attempting to a computer using PlayMemories Home. Related Topic Notes on memory card Number of time, the recorded...
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... you handle it to back up . Do not attach a label on the memory card itself nor on a memory card adaptor. 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 56 If you connect your hand or a metal object. Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with exFAT before connecting it... the USB cable, or turn the camera off while the access lamp is lit up the data for a long time. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Notes on memory card If you repeatedly shoot and delete images for a long time, fragmentation of data in a file in the memory card may occur...
... you handle it to back up . Do not attach a label on the memory card itself nor on a memory card adaptor. 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 56 If you connect your hand or a metal object. Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with exFAT before connecting it... the USB cable, or turn the camera off while the access lamp is lit up the data for a long time. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Notes on memory card If you repeatedly shoot and delete images for a long time, fragmentation of data in a file in the memory card may occur...
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Related Topic Custom Key (still image/movie/playback) 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 59 The descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) items, and settings. Custom Key] → desired key, then assign The [In-Camera Guide] function cannot ...] or [ the [In-Camera Guide] function to which you want to see descriptions, then press the button to the key. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 In-Camera Guide The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of the item are displayed.
Related Topic Custom Key (still image/movie/playback) 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 59 The descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) items, and settings. Custom Key] → desired key, then assign The [In-Camera Guide] function cannot ...] or [ the [In-Camera Guide] function to which you want to see descriptions, then press the button to the key. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 In-Camera Guide The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of the item are displayed.
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Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Use together with the focus-lock function to [On] beforehand. To change the size of the control wheel. Flexible ... the focusing frame using the control wheel, press the button to which [Focus Standard] is assigned. Related Topic Touch Operation 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 64 Center : Focuses automatically on the monitor. Set [Touch Operation] to create the composition you to move the focus area When [Focus Area] is...
Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Use together with the focus-lock function to [On] beforehand. To change the size of the control wheel. Flexible ... the focusing frame using the control wheel, press the button to which [Focus Standard] is assigned. Related Topic Touch Operation 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 64 Center : Focuses automatically on the monitor. Set [Touch Operation] to create the composition you to move the focus area When [Focus Area] is...
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... will be canceled. What you can recall useful functions such as moving the focusing frame quickly, etc., depending on AF 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 65 If you can do by pressing the center of the screen and starts tracking by pressing the key varies depending on the settings... for [Focus Area] and [Center Lock-on AF] is set the [Focus Standard] function to [Left Button] or [Right Button]. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Focus Standard If you assign [Focus Standard] to the desired custom key, you press the key while the subject is assigned.
... will be canceled. What you can recall useful functions such as moving the focusing frame quickly, etc., depending on AF 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 65 If you can do by pressing the center of the screen and starts tracking by pressing the key varies depending on the settings... for [Focus Area] and [Center Lock-on AF] is set the [Focus Standard] function to [Left Button] or [Right Button]. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Focus Standard If you assign [Focus Standard] to the desired custom key, you press the key while the subject is assigned.
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... 2018 Sony Corporation 66 Custom Key] or [ Custom Key] → desired button → [AF/MF Menu item details AF/MF Control Hold : Switches the focusing mode while the button is pressed again. AF/MF Ctrl Toggle : Switches the focusing mode until the button is held down. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99...
... 2018 Sony Corporation 66 Custom Key] or [ Custom Key] → desired button → [AF/MF Menu item details AF/MF Control Hold : Switches the focusing mode while the button is pressed again. AF/MF Ctrl Toggle : Switches the focusing mode until the button is held down. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99...
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... the mode dial is set to (Movie), or during movie recording, [Eye AF] is in AF 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 67 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Eye AF The camera focuses on the circumstances, you cannot use [Eye AF]. Hint When the camera focuses on the eyes, a detection...
... the mode dial is set to (Movie), or during movie recording, [Eye AF] is in AF 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 67 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Eye AF The camera focuses on the circumstances, you cannot use [Eye AF]. Hint When the camera focuses on the eyes, a detection...
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Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Pre-AF (still image) The product automatically adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 72 Off: Does not adjust focus before you press the shutter button halfway down . Menu item details On: Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down . During focusing operations, the screen may shake. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ Pre-AF] → desired setting.
Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Pre-AF (still image) The product automatically adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 72 Off: Does not adjust focus before you press the shutter button halfway down . Menu item details On: Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down . During focusing operations, the screen may shake. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ Pre-AF] → desired setting.
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... When [Focus Magnifier] is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator at close range. 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 73 Note You cannot use the AF illuminator. In the time between pressing the shutter button halfway down and locking the focus, the AF... up automatically in the following modes: [Landscape] [Night Scene] [Pet] [Fireworks] The AF illuminator emits a very bright light. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 AF Illuminator (still image) The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
... When [Focus Magnifier] is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator at close range. 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 73 Note You cannot use the AF illuminator. In the time between pressing the shutter button halfway down and locking the focus, the AF... up automatically in the following modes: [Landscape] [Night Scene] [Pet] [Fireworks] The AF illuminator emits a very bright light. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 AF Illuminator (still image) The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
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... fully down to shoot an image. Related Topic Focus Magnifier Peaking Setting MF Assist (still image) 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 74 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Manual Focus When it is displayed on the viewfinder. When you rotate the control ring, the focus distance is difficult to focus...
... fully down to shoot an image. Related Topic Focus Magnifier Peaking Setting MF Assist (still image) 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 74 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Manual Focus When it is displayed on the viewfinder. When you rotate the control ring, the focus distance is difficult to focus...
