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4-275-583-14(1)
Digital Still Camera
Instruction Manual
DSC-HX9/HX9V
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English Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-HX9/DSC-HX9V Serial No. ______________________________ Model No. AC-UB10/UB10B Serial No. ______________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER T
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� Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. � Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. � Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. � Keep the battery pack dry. � Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. � Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. [ AC Adaptor Connect the AC Adaptor to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). If some tr
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[ Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-HX9V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. [ CAUTION
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For Customers in Europe Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this DSC-HX9V Digital Still Camera is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ [ Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and produc
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[ Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring th
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Refer to “Cyber-shot User Guide” (HTML) on supplied CD-ROM For details on advanced operations, please read “Cyber-shot User Guide” (HTML) on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. For Windows users: 1 Click [User Guide] t [Install]. 2 Start “User Guide” from the shortcut on the desktop. For Macintosh users: 1 Select the [User Guide] folder and copy [eng] folder stored in [User Guide] folder to your computer. 2 After copying is complete, double-click “
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Identifying parts C For shooting: W/T (Zoom) lever For viewing: (Playback zoom) lever/ (Index) lever D Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator E CUSTOM (Custom) button F Power/Charge lamp G ON/OFF (Power) button H Flash � Do not hold your fingers near the flash. � When using the flash, the flash pops up automatically. � The flash goes down automatically when the power is turned On/Off, the camera is switched to playback mode or the shooting mode is changed. I Microphone J Lens
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V Tripod receptacle � Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. W Battery eject lever X Access lamp Y Memory card slot Z Battery/memory card cover wj (TransferJet™) mark wk Multi connector (Type3b) GB 9
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Inserting the battery pack Eject lever Open the cover. 1 Insert the battery pack. 2 � While pressing the battery eject lever, insert the battery pack as illustrated. Make sure that the battery eject lever locks after insertion. Charging the battery pack For customers in the USA, Canada Power cord (Mains lead) Power/Charge lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished For customers in countries/regions other than the USA and Canada GB 10
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Connect the camera and the AC Adaptor (supplied), 1 using the multi-use terminal USB cable (supplied). Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 The Power/Charge lamp lights orange, and charging starts. � Turn off the camera while charging the battery. � You can charge the battery pack even when it is partially charged. Notes � When the Power/Charge lamp on the camera does not lit even if the AC Adaptor is connected to the camera and the wall outlet (wall socket), it indicates
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x Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a multi-use terminal USB cable. Note � Note the following points when charging via a computer: – If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not charge for an extended period of time. – Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer resume from sleep mode when a USB connection
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x Battery life and number of images you can record and view Battery life Number of images Shooting (still images) Approx. 150 min. Approx. 300 images Viewing (still images) Approx. 230 min. Approx. 4600 images Shooting (movies) Approx. 70 min. — Notes � The above number of images applies when the battery pack is fully charged. The number of images may decrease depending on the conditions of use. � The number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following conditions: – Usin
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x Supplying power The camera can be supplied with power from the wall outlet (wall socket) by connecting to the AC Adaptor, using the multi-use terminal USB cable (supplied). You can import images to a computer without worrying about wearing down the battery pack by connecting the camera to a computer using the multi-use terminal USB cable. Notes � Power cannot be supplied when the battery pack is not inserted in the camera. � Power supply from the wall outlet (wall socket) is available only
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x Memory cards that you can use Memory card For still images For movies Memory Stick PRO Duo aa (Mark2 only) A Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo aa Memory Stick Duo a — SD memory card aa (Class 4 or faster) B SDHC memory card aa (Class 4 or faster) SDXC memory card aa (Class 4 or faster) � In this manual, products in A are collectively referred to as “Memory Stick Duo” media, and products in B are collectively referred to as SD card. x To remove the memory card/battery pack Memory card: Push the memory c
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Setting the clock ON/OFF (Power) Power/Charge lamp (green) Control Wheel Select items: v/V/b/B Set the numeric value of date and time: / Set: z Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. 1 Date & Time setting is displayed when you press the ON/OFF (Power) button for the first time. � It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. Select a desired language. 2 Select the desired area following the instructions on the 3 screen, then press z. Set [Date & Time Format], [Daylight Savings] or
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Shooting still images/movies Shutter button MOVIE Mode dial W: zoom out T: zoom in : Intelligent Auto : Movie Mode Do not cover the flash (A). Shooting still images Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. 1 When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. Press the shutter button fully down. 2 Shooting movies Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording. 1 � Use the W/T (zoom) lever to change the zoom scale. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. 2 Not
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Viewing images W: zoom out T: zoom in Control wheel (Playback) / (Delete) Select images: B (next)/b (previous) or turn the control wheel Set: z Press the (Playback) button. 1 � When images on a memory card recorded with other cameras are played back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears. x Selecting next/previous image Select an image by pressing B (next)/b (previous) on the control wheel or by turning the control wheel. Press z in the center of the control wheel
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In-Camera Guide This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. / (In-Camera Guide) Press the / (In-Camera Guide) button. 1 � When viewing images, [Delete/In-Camera Guide] is displayed. Select [In-Camera Guide]. Select a search method from [In-Camera Guide]. 2 Shoot/ playback guide: Search for various operation functions in shooting/viewing mode. Icon guide: Search the function and meaning of displayed icons. Troublesh
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Introduction of other functions Other functions used when shooting or playing back can be operated using the control wheel or MENU button on the camera. This camera is equipped with a Function Guide that allows you to easily select from the functions. While displaying the guide, try the other functions. Control wheel MENU Function Guide x Control wheel DISP (Display Setting): Allows you to change the screen display. (Self-Timer): Allows you to use the self-timer. (Burst Settings): Allows yo
