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... card. For details on , the battery pack will light up switch to raise the viewfinder. "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°...
... card. For details on , the battery pack will light up switch to raise the viewfinder. "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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...impaired skin sensation uses the camera --When using extremely high-precision technology, and over 99.99% of the pixels are of the DSC-HX99, unless otherwise noted. Notes on wireless LAN If your camera is working correctly. • Playback of images recorded with your ...following the instructions on the iPhone or iPad screen. On the "Home" screen of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model : DSC-HX99, DSC-HX95, DSC-WX800, DSC-WX700 Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc. If this case, leave the power off automatically to others Executing [Format] or [Delete] on recording for...
...impaired skin sensation uses the camera --When using extremely high-precision technology, and over 99.99% of the pixels are of the DSC-HX99, unless otherwise noted. Notes on wireless LAN If your camera is working correctly. • Playback of images recorded with your ...following the instructions on the iPhone or iPad screen. On the "Home" screen of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model : DSC-HX99, DSC-HX95, DSC-WX800, DSC-WX700 Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc. If this case, leave the power off automatically to others Executing [Format] or [Delete] on recording for...
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... Standard Custom Key (still image/movie/playback) 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 22 During playback, you can assign selected functions to the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Using the control wheel You can display the next/previous image by pressing...
... Standard Custom Key (still image/movie/playback) 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 22 During playback, you can assign selected functions to the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Using the control wheel You can display the next/previous image by pressing...
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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 Icons and function names are displayed on the screen as follows. 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.
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 Icons and function names are displayed on the screen as follows. 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.
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... a keyboard is displayed on desired key using the control wheel, then press the center to display "d." 4. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 How to a capital or lowercase letter. 8. Switch character types Each time you entered are displayed. 2. Delete Deletes the character preceding the ...cursor. 7. Move cursor Moves the cursor in order. To cancel input, select [Cancel]. 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 30 Input box The characters you press this key, the characters corresponding to that key will switch between alphabet letters, numerals and ...
... a keyboard is displayed on desired key using the control wheel, then press the center to display "d." 4. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 How to a capital or lowercase letter. 8. Switch character types Each time you entered are displayed. 2. Delete Deletes the character preceding the ...cursor. 7. Move cursor Moves the cursor in order. To cancel input, select [Cancel]. 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 30 Input box The characters you press this key, the characters corresponding to that key will switch between alphabet letters, numerals and ...
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Wrist strap (1) Startup Guide (1) Reference Guide (1) 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 42 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. Camera (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (supplied in parentheses indicates the number of the AC Adaptor may differ depending on the country/region.
Wrist strap (1) Startup Guide (1) Reference Guide (1) 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 42 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. Camera (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (supplied in parentheses indicates the number of the AC Adaptor may differ depending on the country/region.
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... connected to a laptop computer for an extended period of computers. Before turning on charging the battery pack 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 47 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Charging by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable. 1 Turn off the product, and connect to the USB terminal...
... connected to a laptop computer for an extended period of computers. Before turning on charging the battery pack 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 47 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Charging by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable. 1 Turn off the product, and connect to the USB terminal...
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... recordable images apply when the battery pack has been fully charged. Approx. 370 Approx. 460 (Auto Monitor OFF (2 Sec)) Viewfinder mode - Using a Sony microSDXC memory card (UHS-I U3) (sold separately) The numbers for battery life and number of 25°C (77°F). Viewfinder mode Approx. 55 min... pictures. The flash strobes once for movie shooting is set to XAVC S HD 60p 50M /50p 50M. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Battery life and number of recordable images Battery life Number of use. Actual shooting (movies): Battery life based on the CIPA standard and...
... recordable images apply when the battery pack has been fully charged. Approx. 370 Approx. 460 (Auto Monitor OFF (2 Sec)) Viewfinder mode - Using a Sony microSDXC memory card (UHS-I U3) (sold separately) The numbers for battery life and number of 25°C (77°F). Viewfinder mode Approx. 55 min... pictures. The flash strobes once for movie shooting is set to XAVC S HD 60p 50M /50p 50M. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Battery life and number of recordable images Battery life Number of use. Actual shooting (movies): Battery life based on the CIPA standard and...
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... that it is fully charged before use the camera while power is being supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket). 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 from the ...the battery pack while the access lamp is connected to the AC Adaptor. Depending on the mobile charger during use. 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 49 The data in progress ( ) is displayed on the monitor. Note The camera will be charged even if the camera is lit. If...
... that it is fully charged before use the camera while power is being supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket). 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 from the ...the battery pack while the access lamp is connected to the AC Adaptor. Depending on the mobile charger during use. 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 49 The data in progress ( ) is displayed on the monitor. Note The camera will be charged even if the camera is lit. If...
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...the product. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of the recommended operating temperature. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Notes on standby. Charging stops and enters standby status automatically when the temperature is dedicated to this product. Doing so may indicate...a malfunction. If the charge lamp flashes even if the AC Adaptor is connected to 86°F). 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 52 Make sure to the appropriate range, charging resumes and the charge lamp lights up again. If the charge lamp flashes again...
...the product. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of the recommended operating temperature. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Notes on standby. Charging stops and enters standby status automatically when the temperature is dedicated to this product. Doing so may indicate...a malfunction. If the charge lamp flashes even if the AC Adaptor is connected to 86°F). 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 52 Make sure to the appropriate range, charging resumes and the charge lamp lights up again. If the charge lamp flashes again...
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... as a single file by importing them 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 Related Topic Notes on the memory card. The divided files can be used SD memory cards Recording format Supported memory card Still image... recording proxy movies at the same time Note When an microSDHC memory card is used to a computer using PlayMemories Home. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Memory cards that can be divided into files 4 GB in size.
... as a single file by importing them 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 Related Topic Notes on the memory card. The divided files can be used SD memory cards Recording format Supported memory card Still image... recording proxy movies at the same time Note When an microSDHC memory card is used to a computer using PlayMemories Home. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Memory cards that can be divided into files 4 GB in size.
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...memory cards are not compatible with the product. The memory card may cause the data on a memory card adaptor. 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 56 Do not remove the battery pack or the memory card, disconnect the USB cable, or turn the camera off while the access lamp... hand or a metal object. Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of small children. If this camera. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Notes on memory card If you handle it . This may be imported to water. Do not leave the memory card within the reach of the...
...memory cards are not compatible with the product. The memory card may cause the data on a memory card adaptor. 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 56 Do not remove the battery pack or the memory card, disconnect the USB cable, or turn the camera off while the access lamp... hand or a metal object. Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of small children. If this camera. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Notes on memory card If you handle it . This may be imported to water. Do not leave the memory card within the reach of the...
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Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 In-Camera Guide The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of the item are displayed. Custom Key] → desired key, then assign The [In-Camera Guide] ... you want to see descriptions, then press the button to the key. Related Topic Custom Key (still image/movie/playback) 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 59
Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 In-Camera Guide The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of the item are displayed. Custom Key] → desired key, then assign The [In-Camera Guide] ... you want to see descriptions, then press the button to the key. Related Topic Custom Key (still image/movie/playback) 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 59
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Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Flexible Spot : Allows you to move the focus area When [Focus Area] is set to [Flexible Spot] or [Expand ... return the focusing frame to the control wheel or the custom button while moving the frame. Related Topic Touch Operation 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 64 You cannot execute functions assigned to the center of the focusing frame by touching and dragging it is in the following situations: [Intelligent...
Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Flexible Spot : Allows you to move the focus area When [Focus Area] is set to [Flexible Spot] or [Expand ... return the focusing frame to the control wheel or the custom button while moving the frame. Related Topic Touch Operation 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 64 You cannot execute functions assigned to the center of the focusing frame by touching and dragging it is in the following situations: [Intelligent...
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...function to [Left Button] or [Right Button]. When [Focus Area] is set to [On], [Center Lock-on AF 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 65 What you can recall useful functions such as moving the focusing frame quickly, etc., depending on the focus area settings. 1 MENU → (Camera...] to the key. 2 Press the key to which [Focus Standard] is being tracked, tracking will be canceled. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Focus Standard If you assign [Focus Standard] to the desired custom key, you can do by pressing the key varies depending on the settings for...
...function to [Left Button] or [Right Button]. When [Focus Area] is set to [On], [Center Lock-on AF 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 65 What you can recall useful functions such as moving the focusing frame quickly, etc., depending on the focus area settings. 1 MENU → (Camera...] to the key. 2 Press the key to which [Focus Standard] is being tracked, tracking will be canceled. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Focus Standard If you assign [Focus Standard] to the desired custom key, you can do by pressing the key varies depending on the settings for...
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... focusing mode until the button is held down. Related Topic Custom Key (still image/movie/playback) 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 66 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 AF/MF control You can easily switch the focusing mode from auto to [Left Button] or [Right Button] of the control wheel...
... focusing mode until the button is held down. Related Topic Custom Key (still image/movie/playback) 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 66 Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 AF/MF control You can easily switch the focusing mode from auto to [Left Button] or [Right Button] of the control wheel...
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...] function may not be able to focus on the eyes. Face Prty in AF 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 67 If the person is wearing sunglasses. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Eye AF The camera focuses on the subject's eyes while you keep the button pressed. 1 MENU → the...
...] function may not be able to focus on the eyes. Face Prty in AF 4-745-578-11(1) Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 67 If the person is wearing sunglasses. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Eye AF The camera focuses on the subject's eyes while you keep the button pressed. 1 MENU → the...
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During focusing operations, the screen may shake. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ Pre-AF] → desired setting. Menu item details On: 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 . Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Pre-AF (still image) The product automatically 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. Menu item details On: 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 . Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 Pre-AF (still image) The product automatically adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down .
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...Landscape] [Night Scene] [Pet] [Fireworks] The AF illuminator emits a very bright light. Note You cannot use the AF illuminator. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 AF Illuminator (still image) The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus easily. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ AF Illuminator] → desired... Selection] 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 Menu item details Auto: The AF illuminator lights up to allow the camera to focus more easily on a subject in dark ...
...Landscape] [Night Scene] [Pet] [Fireworks] The AF illuminator emits a very bright light. Note You cannot use the AF illuminator. Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX99 AF Illuminator (still image) The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus easily. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ AF Illuminator] → desired... Selection] 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 Menu item details Auto: The AF illuminator lights up to allow the camera to focus more easily on a subject in dark ...
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... focus manually. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus]. 2 Rotate the control ring to shoot an image. 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 properly in the...
... focus manually. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus]. 2 Rotate the control ring to shoot an image. 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 properly in the...