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Digital Still Camera / Instruction Manual GB
Cámara fotografía digital / Manual de instrucciones ES
DSC-HX300
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English Learning more about the camera (“Cyber-shot User Guide”) “Cyber-shot User Guide” is an on-line manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. 1 Access the Sony support page. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for the model name of your camera within the support page. � Check the model name on the bottom of your camera. Checking the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. •
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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-HX300 Serial No. _____________________________ Model No. AC-UB10/AC-UB10B/AC-UB10C/AC-UB10D Serial No. _____________________________ GB WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS D
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� 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 Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) imm
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[ Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-HX300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 GB 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. [ CAU
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For Customers in Europe [ Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the se
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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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Identifying parts A FOCUS (Focus) button � You can select the focus mode by pressing the FOCUS button when the Zoom/Focus switch is set to AF/ZOOM. � If you press the FOCUS button when the Zoom/Focus switch is set to MF, the center of the display will be magnified to allow easier focusing. B CUSTOM (Custom) button � You can assign a desired function to the CUSTOM button. The default setting is set to [AEL]. C Shutter button D For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Playback zoom)
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R ON/OFF (Power) button and Power/Charge lamp S Mode dial: (Intelligent Auto)/ (Superior Auto)/ (Program Auto)/ (Aperture Priority Shooting)/ (Shutter Speed Priority Shooting)/ GB (Manual Exposure Shooting)/ (Memory recall mode)/ (iSweep Panorama)/ (Movie Mode)/ (3D Still Image)/ (Scene Selection) T Jog dial U / (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button V MENU button W Finder adjustment dial X Multi/Micro USB Terminal* Y Connector cover Z HDMI micro jack wj Speaker wk LCD screen wl Battery/Memory card
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Inserting the battery pack Battery 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. � Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the camera. GB 10
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Charging the battery pack For customers in the USA and Canada GB Power/Charge lamp Power cord Lit: Charging (Mains lead) Off: Charging finished Flashing: Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper temperature range Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), 1 using the micro 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 wh
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Notes � If the Power/Charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped because the temperature is outside the recommended range. When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the charging resumes. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50ºF to 86ºF). � The battery pack may not be effectively charged if the terminal section o
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Notes � 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 to resume from sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer and the camera. The camera may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/off, or GB restarting the compu
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– The power turns on and off once every ten times. � The numbers of minutes for movie shooting are based on the CIPA standard, and are for shooting under the following conditions: – Movie quality: AVC HD HQ – Typical movie shooting: Battery life based on repeatedly starting/stopping shooting, zooming, turning on/off, etc. – Continuous movie shooting: Battery life based on non-stop shooting until the limit (29 minutes) has been reached, and then continued by pressing the MOVIE button again. O
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Inserting a memory card (sold separately) GB Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. Open the cover. 1 Insert the memory card (sold separately). 2 � With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Close the cover. 3 GB 15
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x Memory cards that you can use Memory card For still images For movies Memory Stick XC-HG Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2 only) A Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo — B Memory Stick Micro (M2) (Mark2 only) SD memory card (Class 4 or faster) C SDHC memory card (Class 4 or faster) SDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster) microSD memory card (Class 4 or faster) D microSDHC memory card (Class 4 or faster) microSDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster) � In this manual, the products in the table are co
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Setting the clock ON/OFF (Power) button Control button GB Select items: v/V/b/B Set: z Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. 1 Date & Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time. � It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. Select a desired language. 2 Select a desired geographic location by following the 3 on-screen instructions, then press z. Set [Date & Time Format], [Daylight Savings] or 4 [Summer Time] and [Date & Time], then select [OK] t [OK
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Shooting still images/movies W: zoom out Shutter button T: zoom in Mode dial : Intelligent Auto : Movie Mode MOVIE 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 to shoot an image. 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 shutter button to shoot still images while continui
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Notes � If you use the zoom function while shooting a movie, the sounds of the lens moving and the lever, jog dial, and manual ring being operated will be recorded. The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be recorded when movie recording is finished. � The panoramic shooting range may be reduced, depending on the subject or the way it is shot. Therefore even when [360°] is set for panoramic shooting, the recorded image may be less than 360 degrees. GB � Continuous shooting is possi
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x Deleting an image 1Press / (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with v on the control button, then press z. x Returning to shooting images Press the shutter button halfway down. In-Camera Guide This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. MENU / (In-Camera Guide) Press the MENU button. 1 Select the desired MENU item, then press the / (In- 2 Camera Guide) button. The operation guide for the selected item is displa
