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Enjoying
the camera
Using the menu
Using the Setup
screen
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Using your computer
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DSC-H2/H5
Printing still images
Connecting your
camera to your TV
“Read This First” (separate volume)
Explains the set-up and basic operations for Troubleshooting
shooting/playback with your camera.
Operating Instructions
Others
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and
“Read This Fi
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WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For Customers in the U.S.A. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the applia
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety Cleaning instructions completely before operating Unplug the set from the wall outlet before the appliance, and keep this manual for cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners future reference. or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened Carefully observe all warnings, precautions with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instru
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Lightning Safety Check For added protection for this set during a lightning Upon completion of any service or repairs to the storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for set, ask the service technician to perform routine long periods of time, unplug it from the wall safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. to determine that the set is in safe operating This will prevent damage to the set due to condition. lightning and power-l
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Read this first For Customers in the U.S.A. For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada If you have any questions about this product, you may call: RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE Sony Customer Information Services Center BATTERIES 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Nickel Metal Hydride batteries The number below is for the FCC related matters are recyclable. only. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Regulatory Information used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling De
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Note: Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital European Union and other European device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. countries with separate collection These limits are designed to provide reasonable systems) protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
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Notes on using your camera remove them from your camera, then store them Types of “Memory Stick” that can be in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the used (not supplied) batteries’ functions (page 110). The IC recording medium used by this For details on the usable batteries, see page 110. camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”. Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a lens which is capable of reprodu
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Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations Information Technology Industries may cause malfunctions. Association). If moisture condensation occurs, remove it Playback of images recorded with your camera before using the camera (page 112). on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to camera are not guaranteed. malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may render the recording
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For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily “Read This First” (separate volume) 1 Prepare the batteries 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual exposure shooting) t page 3
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Table of contents Read this first............................................................................................ 5 Notes on using your camera ..................................................................... 7 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images......................................................... 13 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 13 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity.....................
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Viewing menu..........................................................................................49 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items..............................................................................56 Camera 1 ..........................................................................................57 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Re
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Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer........................................................... 69 Installing the software (supplied) ............................................................ 71 Copying images to your computer .......................................................... 72 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”)............................................................................... 78 Using the “Cyber-shot Vi
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Enjoying the camera Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 33), jog dial (page 32), the menus (page 43), and so on. Focusing on a subject successfully Focus When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfw
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Adjusting the light intensity Exposure You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Exposure: Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO = Recording sensitivity Overexposure The exposure is automatically set to the = too much light proper value in the auto adjustment mode. Whitish image
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Enjoying the camera Hints for adjusting the exposure (EV) When shooting a whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scene The camera judges that the Adjust in the + subject is bright so that the direction exposure is darker. When shooting a darker overall image The camera judges that the Adjust in the – subject is dark so that the direction exposure is brighter. You can check the exposure referring to the histogram chart. Be careful not to overexpose or underexpose your su
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On the effects of lighting Color The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of light White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 46). On “image quality” and “image size” Quality A digital image is m
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Enjoying the camera Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”) Pixel Example: Printing in Many pixels (Fine up to A3 size (DSC- image quality and H5)/A4 size (DSC- large file size) H2) Few pixels (Rough Example: An attached image quality but image to be sent by e- small file size) mail The default settings are marked with . Image size Usage guidelines 7M (3072×2304) Larger Up to A3/11×17"print (DSC-H5 only) 1) 3:2 (3072×2048) Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio (DSC-H5 only) 6M (2
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Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A POWER lamp (t step 2 in “Read This A (Playback) button (t step 6 in First”) “Read This First”) B Mode dial (33) B FINDER/LCD button (t step 5 in C /BRK button (41) “Read This First”) D Shutter button (t step 5 in “Read This C Finder (t step 5 in “Read This First”) First”) D Finder adjustment dial (t step 5 in E Jog dial (32) “Read This First”) F FOCUS button (38) E LCD screen (27) G Microphone F Control button H Sel
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Enjoying the camera K For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button T Tripod receptacle (bottom) (t step 5 in “Read This First”) Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to For viewing: / (Playback zoom) firmly secure the camera to tripods having button/ (Index) button (t step 6 in screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and “Read This First”) may damage the camera. L (Screen display switch) button (27) M MENU button (43) N Hook for shoulder strap (20) O AC
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Attaching the shoulder strap and the Attaching the lens hood lens cap When you shoot in bright lighting conditions, such as outdoors, we recommend that you use the lens hood to reduce the image quality deterioration caused by unnecessary light. 1 Attach the adaptor ring. 2 Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. You can attach the lens cap with the lens hood attached. When using the lens hood, be careful that the following: – The AF illu
