Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page Before Use DSC-HX50/HX50V Operating the camera User Guide Shooting Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use Before Use Before Use Operating the camera How to use this User Guide Shooting How to use this User Guide Viewing Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Names of parts List of icons displayed on the screen Using the wrist strap Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Using the wrist strap Using the internal memory Using the internal memory Prin
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Operating the camera Before Use Operating the camera Operating the camera Operating the camera Shooting Using the control wheel Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Useful shooting functions Using MENU items (Viewing) Useful viewing functions Changing camera settings Back to top Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 3
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting Before Use Shooting Operating the camera Shooting still images Shooting Shooting still images Viewing Zoom (Still images) Useful shooting functions Shooting movies Useful viewing functions Shooting movies Changing settings Zoom (Movies) Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Viewing images on a TV Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject Using with your computer List of mode dial functions Intelligent Auto P
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing Before Use Viewing Operating the camera Viewing still images Shooting Viewing still images Viewing Playback zoom Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Image Index Deleting images Deleting images Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Viewing burst images Viewing burst images Using with your computer Viewing movies Printing Viewing movies Troubleshooting Viewing panorama images Precautions / About this camera Scrolling
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions Before Use Useful shooting functions Operating the camera Functions available for each shooting mode Shooting Functions available for each shooting mode Viewing MENU items available for each shooting mode Useful shooting functions Menu items available for shooting Useful viewing functions Tracking focus Changing settings DISP (Display Setting) Flash Viewing images on a TV Photo Creativity Using with your computer Con
Color Saturation Contrast Sharpness Noise Reduction Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot Position Information (DSC-HX50V) GPS Log REC (DSC-HX50V) Register Setting Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 7
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions Before Use Useful viewing functions Operating the camera Functions available for each view mode Shooting MENU items available for each view mode Viewing MENU items (Viewing) Useful shooting functions Send to Smartphone Useful viewing functions View on TV Changing settings Send to Computer Retouch Viewing images on a TV Picture Effect Using with your computer Slideshow Printing Delete 3D Viewing Troubleshooting View
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings Before Use Changing settings Operating the camera Shooting Settings Shooting Movie format Viewing AF Illuminator Useful shooting functions Grid Line Useful viewing functions Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Changing settings Wind Noise Reduct.
Edit Device Name SSID/PW Reset Disp MAC Address Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV Before Use Viewing images on a TV Operating the camera Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV Shooting Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) Viewing Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Viewin
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer Before Use Using with your computer Operating the camera Recommended computer environment Shooting Recommended computer environment Viewing Using the software Useful shooting functions “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Useful viewing functions Installing “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Changing settings “Music Transfer” Software for Mac Viewing images on a TV Importing images to a computer Using with your computer Connecting
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Printing Before Use Printing Operating the camera Printing still images Shooting Printing still images Viewing Back to top Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 13
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting Before Use Troubleshooting Operating the camera If you have problems Shooting If you have problems Viewing Troubleshooting Useful shooting functions Battery pack and power Useful viewing functions Shooting still images/movies Changing settings Viewing images Wi-Fi Viewing images on a TV GPS (DSC-HX50V) Using with your computer Computers Printing Memory card Internal memory Troubleshooting Printing Precautions / About this
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera Before Use Precautions / About this camera Operating the camera Precautions Shooting Precautions Viewing On the internal rechargeable backup battery Useful shooting functions Battery pack Useful viewing functions Charging the battery pack Memory card Changing settings On cleaning Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer On cleaning Number of still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Contents list Before Use Contents list Operating the camera Shooting Before Use Viewing How to use this User Guide Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions How to use this User Guide Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Names of parts Changing settings List of icons displayed on the screen Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Using the wrist strap Using the wrist strap Using the internal memory Printing Us
Intelligent Sweep Panorama Picture Effect Scene Selection Shutter Speed Priority Shooting Aperture Priority Shooting Manual Exposure Shooting Memory recall mode Back to top Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Deleting images Deleting images Viewing burst images Viewing burst images Viewing movies Viewing movies Viewing panorama images Scrolling the panorama images for display Back to top Useful shooting functions Functions available for each shooting mode Functions
Soft Skin Effect Ctrl with Smartphone Send to Computer Still Image Size(Dual Rec) Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Movie Quality/Movie Size Exposure Compensation ISO White Balance White Balance Shift Focus Metering Mode Cont.
Changing settings Shooting Settings Movie format AF Illuminator Grid Line Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Wind Noise Reduct. Micref Level Red Eye Reduction Blink Alert Write Date Expanded Focus Custom Button Disp. Resolution Main Settings Beep Panel Brightness Language Setting Display color Demo Mode Initialize Function Guide HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music Airplane Mode GPS setting (DSC-HX50V) GPS assist data (DSC-HX50V) Dlt.
Change REC.Folder Delete REC.
Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Shooting still images/movies Viewing images Wi-Fi GPS (DSC-HX50V) Computers Memory card Internal memory Printing Others Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display Messages Situations this camera has difficulty handling Situations this camera has difficulty handling Back to top Precautions / About this camera Precautions Precautions On the internal rechargeable backup battery Battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory card On cleaning On cleaning Number
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Before Use How to use this User Guide Operating the camera Shooting Selecting a topic to display Viewing Searching a topic by keyword Useful shooting functions Returning to a previous page Printing out a page Useful viewing functions Marks and notations used in this User Guide The images used as examples in this User Guide are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using
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Marks and notations used in this User Guide In this User Guide, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows ( ) (A). Operate the camera in the order indicated. Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camera is in its default settings. . The default setting is indicated by indicates information that is useful to know.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > Names of parts Before Use Names of parts Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Exposure compensation dial Contents list ON/OFF (Power) button Shutter button For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Index) lev
(Flash pop-up) button LCD screen MOVIE (Movie) button (Playback) button Control wheel GPS sensor (built-in) (DSC-HX50V only) Charge lamp Multi/Micro USB Terminal *2 Wi-Fi sensor (built-in) Hook for wrist strap MENU button / (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button CUSTOM (Custom) button Battery insertion slot Memory card slot Access lamp Battery eject lever 26
Battery/Memory card cover HDMI micro jack Tripod receptacle *1 For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe, visit the Sony web site, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. You can also use accessories that are compatible with the accessory shoe. Operations with other manufacturers’ accessories are not guaranteed. *2 Supports Micro USB compatible device.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > List of icons displayed on the screen Before Use Operating the camera List of icons displayed on the screen Shooting List of shooting mode icons Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions List of viewing mode icons Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. (Display Setting) on the control wheel.
Metering Mode Picture Effect Vibration warning Anti Blink Scene Recognition Overlay icon Burst Shooting Interval Bracket Shooting Bracket Setting Color Mode Color Saturation Contrast Sharpness Noise reduction Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator 1.4 Display Zoom scaling Indication Tracking focus AE/AF lock Semi Manual Manual Focus Manual Focus bar Level ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter 125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.
Display Indication Recording folder 96 Number of recordable images Buffer writing CAPTURE Importing still images 100Min Recordable time Recording Media (Memory card, internal memory) Eye-Fi Mode display GPS Log REC (DSC-HX50V) Warning indicator pertaining to still image recording GPS triangulating status (DSC-HX50V) Flash mode C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display AF Illuminator Red-eye reduction Defocus Effect Flash charging Display Indication Self-timer Airplane Mode Destination (DSC-HX50) Face detect
List of viewing mode icons Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size/Panorama image size/Quality View mode 3D images Burst Images Main image in the burst group Protect Print order (DPOF) Playback zoom Display Indication 101-0012 Folder-file number 2013-1-1 9:30 AM Recorded date/time of the playback image Display Indication Playback folder Image number/Number of images recorded in selected date range, folder 12/12 Playback Media (Memory card, internal memory) 31
Eye-Fi Mode display Flash mode Metering Mode White balance C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display ISO400 ISO number Display Indication 500 Shutter speed +2.0EV Exposure value F3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Using the wrist strap > Using the wrist strap Before Use Using the wrist strap Operating the camera Shooting Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Using the internal memory > Using the internal memory Before Use Using the internal memory Operating the camera Shooting On image data stored in the internal memory Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer The camera has approximately 48 MB of internal memory.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Using the In-Camera guide > In-Camera Guide Before Use In-Camera Guide Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. You can use the selected function after reading the guide. 1. Press the MENU button. Useful viewing functions 2. Select the desired MENU item using Changing settings 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Operating the camera > Operating the camera > Using the control wheel Before Use Using the control wheel Operating the camera Shooting Moving the selection frame on MENU screen, etc.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Operating the camera > Operating the camera > Using MENU items (Shooting) Before Use Using MENU items (Shooting) Operating the camera Shooting You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button. Viewing 1. Press the ON/OFF (Power) button and set the camera to shooting mode. Useful shooting functions 2. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Operating the camera > Operating the camera > Using MENU items (Viewing) Before Use Using MENU items (Viewing) Operating the camera Shooting You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button. Viewing 1. Switch to playback mode. Useful shooting functions 2. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Operating the camera > Operating the camera > Changing camera settings Before Use Changing camera settings Operating the camera Shooting You can change the settings on the [Settings] screen. Viewing 1. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 2.
[Memory Card Tool] appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera, while [Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a memory card is not inserted.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Shooting still images Before Use Shooting still images Operating the camera Shooting 1. Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera 2. Hold the camera steady as illustrated. Contents list 3.
If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to slowly flashing and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. [Details] Focusing may be difficult in the following situations: It is dark and the subject is distant. The contrast between the subject and the background is poor. The subject is seen through glass. The subject is moving quickly.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Zoom (Still images) Before Use Zoom (Still images) Operating the camera Shooting Available zoom Viewing Zoom scale Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Enlarges images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 30×. Optical zoom allows you to enlarge an image without deteriorating its original quality. 1. Set the camera to shooting mode.
only [Digital Zoom]: [Off] Still Image Size: Other than [20M] Zooming images [Clear Image Zoom]: [Off] without deterioration [Digital Zoom]: [Off] Shooting clear images using [Clear Image Zoom] [Clear Image Zoom]: [On] (close to the original [Digital Zoom]: [Off] image quality) Zooming to the maximum zoom range [Clear Image Zoom]: [On] [Digital Zoom]: [On] [Clear Image Zoom] may not be available for some settings.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting movies Before Use Shooting movies Operating the camera Shooting 1. Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera 2. Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording. Contents list 3.
Related Topic Zoom (Movies) Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Movie Quality/Movie Size Movie format Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 46
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Zoom (Movies) Before Use Zoom (Movies) Operating the camera Shooting Available zoom Viewing Useful shooting functions Enlarges images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 30×. 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Useful viewing functions Changing settings 2. Slide the W/T (zoom) lever. Slide the lever to the T side to zoom in, or to the W side to zoom out.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Before Use Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Operating the camera Shooting You can shoot still images while recording a movie. The camera keeps recording the movie even if you shoot still images. Viewing Useful shooting functions 1. Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording a movie.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > List of mode dial functions Before Use List of mode dial functions Operating the camera Shooting Set the mode dial to the desired function.
Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Shutter Speed Priority Shooting Aperture Priority Shooting Manual Exposure Shooting Memory recall mode Intelligent Sweep Panorama Shooting movies Scene Selection Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 50
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Intelligent Auto Before Use Intelligent Auto Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. Viewing (Intelligent Auto). 1. Set the mode dial to Useful shooting functions 2. Shoot with the shutter button.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Superior Auto Before Use Superior Auto Operating the camera Shooting The camera combines Scene Recognition and high-quality image technology to automatically shoot the images with the optimal settings. Viewing (Superior Auto). Useful shooting functions 1. Set the mode dial to Useful viewing functions 2. Shoot with the shutter button.
Backlight Correction HDR The camera automatically selects an overlaying mode based on the recognized scene, and the (overlay) appears on the screen. Notes When the camera overlays the images, it takes more time to record an image. In low light conditions such as night scenes, set [Flash] to [Off] to achieve the optimal effect of the overlaid images.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Background Defocus Before Use Background Defocus Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to shoot an image with image processing so that the background and the subject stands out. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 1. Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection). 2.
Zoom scale and position of the subject When you shoot a flower and a small item from close up, turn the W/T (zoom) lever to the W side. For shooting people, move a short distance away from the subject and turn the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side. To lock the focus on the subject more easily, use the Tracking focus function of the camera. [Details] Notes When shooting, hold the camera still to reduce camera shake.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Program Auto Before Use Program Auto Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings 1. Set the mode dial to (Program Auto). 2. Shoot with the shutter button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > 3D Still Image Before Use 3D Still Image Operating the camera Shooting Shooting a 3D image. Images recorded using the 3D functions can be played back stereoscopically on a 3D TV. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions (Scene Selection). 1. Set the mode dial to 2. Turn the control wheel to select (3D Still Image). [Details] 3. Shoot with the shutter button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Intelligent Sweep Panorama Before Use Operating the camera Intelligent Sweep Panorama Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. The camera also automatically detects people’s faces or moving subjects. Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 1.
Vertical direction Horizontal direction First, press the shutter button halfway so that you can lock the focus and exposure. Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan or tilt the camera. If a section with greatly varied shapes or scenery is concentrated along a screen edge, the image composition may fail. In such case, adjust the frame composition so that the section is in the center of the image, then shoot again.
There is too much camera shake.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Picture Effect Before Use Picture Effect Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to shoot a still image with an original texture according to the desired effect. Viewing Useful shooting functions 1. Set the mode dial to (Program Auto), (Shutter Speed Priority Shooting), (Manual Exposure Shooting). Shooting) or Useful viewing functions 2.
(Toy camera) Allows you to shoot a pop art-like colorful image with emphasis on the color tone. (Pop Color) Allows you to shoot an image that makes a strong impression by leaving a specified color on portions of a monochrome image. You can select the color to extract using MENU [Extracted Color]. (Partial Color) Allows you to shoot soft, clear images with an emphasis on brightness. (Soft High-key) Allows you to shoot an image with ink bleed and blurring effects as if it painted with watercolors.
[Partial Color] [Soft High-key] To add an effect to a movie The following Picture Effect modes are effective for movies. The Dual Rec function cannot be used. [Toy camera] [Pop Color] [Partial Color] [Soft High-key] When the mode dial is set to (Movie Mode), you cannot set the Picture Effect.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Scene Selection Before Use Scene Selection Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. For still images: Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions (Scene Selection). 1. Set the mode dial to 2. Select the desired mode. For movies: Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 1. Set the mode dial to 2.
(Landscape) Allows you to shoot three images having different exposures to create a single image with a greater range of gradation. (Backlight Correction HDR)* Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the night view in the background without compromising the atmosphere. Press the (flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash unit. (Night Portrait)* Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.
Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings. (Pet)* Allows you to shoot scenes on the beach in bright and vivid colors even under the sunlight. (Beach) Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white. (Snow) Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor. (Fireworks) Allows you to shoot subjects with fast movements such as sports.
Notes (Night Portrait), (Night Scene) or (Fireworks) mode, the When you shoot images using shutter speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Shutter Speed Priority Shooting Before Use Operating the camera Shutter Speed Priority Shooting Shooting Viewing You can shoot still images after adjusting the shutter speed manually. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions 1. Set the mode dial to 2. Press (Shutter Speed Priority Shooting). on the control wheel. 3. Turn the control wheel to select the shutter speed value.
When you set the shutter speed slower, the traces of moving objects such as a river current etc., appear. You can shoot more natural live action images.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Aperture Priority Shooting Before Use Aperture Priority Shooting Operating the camera Shooting You can manually adjust the amount of light that passes through the lens. Viewing 1. Set the mode dial to (Aperture Priority Shooting). Useful shooting functions 2. Press Useful viewing functions 3. Turn the control wheel to select the aperture (F value). on the control wheel.
The higher the aperture (F value), the smaller the hole that lets light pass through. Both objects relatively close and far away from the lens will appear sharp. This is good for landscapes, etc.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Manual Exposure Shooting Before Use Manual Exposure Shooting Operating the camera Shooting You can shoot at your favorite exposure by manually setting the shutter speed and aperture value. Viewing 1. Set the mode dial to Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions 2. Press (Manual Exposure Shooting). on the control wheel to select the shutter speed, aperture (F value) or ISO speed.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Memory recall mode Before Use Memory recall mode Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often-used modes or camera settings registered in advance. Viewing 1. Set the mode dial to (Memory recall mode). Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Viewing still images Before Use Viewing still images Operating the camera Shooting 1. Switch to playback mode. Viewing 2. Select an image.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Playback zoom Before Use Playback zoom Operating the camera Shooting Enlarges the image being played back. Viewing 1. Switch to playback mode. Useful shooting functions 2. Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to T side ( Useful viewing functions 3. Adjust the position using / / ) during still image playback. / . The frame in the lower left of the image shows which part of the total image is being displayed.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Image Index Before Use Image Index Operating the camera Shooting Displays multiple images at the same time. Viewing 1. Switch to playback mode. Useful shooting functions ) to display the image index screen. 2. Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to the W side ( Turn the lever again to display an index screen with more images.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Deleting images > Deleting images Before Use Deleting images Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU button. [Details] Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions 1. Switch to playback mode. 2. / (Delete) button 3. Press [OK] desired mode .
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing burst images > Viewing burst images Before Use Viewing burst images Operating the camera Shooting Tilt playback Viewing Unfold Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings You can select the playback method for continuous (burst) shots when [View Mode] is set to [Date View] and [Display Cont. Shooting Group] is set to [Display Main Image Only]. [View Mode] is set to [Date View] and [Display Cont.
Unfold The thumbnails of a series of burst shots are displayed on the bottom of the screen. A selected image is enlarged. 1. Press to unfold the burst shots. A series of burst shots are displayed in an index. When images are displayed in an index, 2. Press / is displayed on the main image. to display each image in a burst group. 3. Switch the display between single-image display and index display by pressing 4. To cancel the display, press . . Related Topic View Mode Display Cont.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing movies > Viewing movies Before Use Viewing movies Operating the camera Shooting Displaying the control panel Viewing Capture a still image from a movie Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions 1. Switch to playback mode. 2. Select a movie. 3. Press Changing settings . Movie playback starts.
(AVCHD view): Displays AVCHD-format movie thumbnails on the index screen. When a movie file is played back to the end, the camera automatically starts playing back the next movie file. Notes You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. Displaying the control panel Display the control panel, you can control slow movie playback and adjust the volume. 1. Press . The control panel appears. 2. Select a desired button with / , and press .
Capture a still image from a movie 1. Press during the scene you want to capture. using 2. Select / , then press . When the still image has been recorded, the camera will pause. When the movie format is [MP4 3M], a still image is saved in [VGA]. Otherwise, the still image is saved in [16:9(2M)].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing panorama images > Scrolling the panorama images for display Before Use Scrolling the panorama images for display Operating the camera Shooting You can scroll panorama images by pressing the center button while panorama images are being displayed.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Functions available for each shooting mode > Functions available for each shooting mode Before Use Operating the camera Functions available for each shooting mode Shooting Functions available in REC modes Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Functions available in Scene Selection Functions available in Picture Effect In the table below, a check mark indicates a func
Functions available in Scene Selection Face Tracking SelfDetection focus Timer Flash (Soft Skin) Continuous Exposure Shooting/Bracket Compensation — * (Defocus Effect) — * (Soft Snap) — * (Anti Motion — Blur) — (Landscape) — — — — (Backlight Correction HDR) — — — — — — (Hand-held Twilight) — — (High Sensitivity) — — — — — — — — (Night Portrait) — (Night Scene) (Gourmet) (Pet) — — (Beach) — (Snow) — (Fireworks) — (Advanced Sports Shooting) — — (3D Still Imag
(Rich-tone Monochrome) (Miniature) — — — — (Toy camera) * (Pop Color) * (Partial Color) * (Soft High- * key) — (Watercolor) — (Illustration) * [Bracket] cannot be selected.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Functions available for each shooting mode > MENU items available for each shooting mode Before Use Operating the camera MENU items available for each shooting mode Shooting MENU items not available in Scene Selection/Picture Effect mode Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions In the table below, a check mark indicates settings that can be changed, while – indicates settings that cannot be changed.
Bracket Setting Scene Recognition Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection* 3 Color Mode Color Saturation Contrast Sharpness Noise Reduction Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot Position Information (DSC-HX50V) GPS Log REC (DSC-HX50V) Register Setting In-Camera Guide (Settings) MENU items not available in Scene Selection/Picture Effect mode The icons below Menu items or indicate the available modes.
Defocus Effect Soft Skin Effect* 1 Ctrl with Smartphone Send to Computer Still Image Size(Dual Rec) Still Image Size Panorama Image Size Movie Quality / Movie Size *4 ISO White Balance* 2 White Balance Shift Focus Metering Mode Cont.
*1 [Off] cannot be selected for [Soft Skin Effect] when Scene Selection is set to *2 [Flash] cannot be selected for [White Balance] when Scene Selection is set to (Hand-held Twilight) or (Soft Skin). (Anti Motion Blur), (High Sensitivity). *3 [Off] cannot be selected for [Face Detection] when Scene Selection is set to *4 You cannot select when the mode dial is set to (Soft Skin) or (Soft Snap). (Manual Exposure Shooting).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Tracking focus Before Use Tracking focus Operating the camera Shooting The camera tracks the subject and adjusts the focus automatically even if when the subject is moving. Viewing 1. Press Useful shooting functions on the control wheel. The target frame appears.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > DISP (Display Setting) Before Use DISP (Display Setting) Operating the camera Shooting Histogram Viewing 1. Press Useful shooting functions (Display Setting) on the control wheel. 2. Select the desired mode with the control wheel. Useful viewing functions Displays only images.
when skewed to the right side (A), and a dark image when skewed to the left side (B). 1. Press (Display Setting), then select [Detailed Info]. Notes The histogram also appears when playing back a single image, but you cannot adjust the exposure. The histogram does not appear when: Recording/playing back movies Viewing vertical orientation images Rotating still images Shooting/viewing in [iSweep Panorama] When [Display Cont.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Flash Before Use Flash Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings 1. Press the (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash. When the flash unit is not raised, the flash mode is set to change the setting. 2. Press (Off) automatically. You cannot (Flash) on the control wheel. 3. Select the desired mode.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Photo Creativity Before Use Photo Creativity Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Photo Creativity is a mode that you can operate the camera intuitively using unusual screen display. (Intelligent Auto) or (Superior Auto), you can change the When shooting mode is set to settings easily and shoot images. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Cont. Shooting Settings Before Use Cont. Shooting Settings Operating the camera Shooting You can select Single (single-image), Continuous Shooting or Bracket as the shooting mode. Viewing 1. Press Useful shooting functions / (Cont. Shooting/Self-Timer) on the control wheel. 2. Select the desired mode with the control wheel.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Self-Timer Before Use Self-Timer Operating the camera Shooting Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Viewing 1. Press Useful shooting functions / (Cont. Shooting/Self-Timer) on the control wheel. 2. Select the desired mode with the control wheel. Useful viewing functions Changing settings (Single Shooting) Does not use the self-timer.
Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Point the lens at yourself so that the selected number of faces are reflected in the screen. The shutter operates automatically. Do not move your camera after the beep sounds. Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode Cont.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Using the CUSTOM (Custom) button Before Use Operating the camera Using the CUSTOM (Custom) button Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Pressing the CUSTOM (Custom) button allows you to recall previously registered functions. During playback, you can set [Send to Smartphone] by pressing the CUSTOM button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Movie shooting scene Before Use Movie shooting scene Operating the camera Shooting You can select the movie shooting mode when shooting movies. Viewing (Movie shooting scene) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Panorama Shooting Scene Before Use Panorama Shooting Scene Operating the camera Shooting Select a panorama shooting mode in Sweep Panorama. Viewing 1. MENU (Panorama Shooting Scene) desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV (iSweep Panorama) Shoots a regular panorama image.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Memory recall mode Before Use Memory recall mode Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to select a setting registered in advance when the mode dial is set to [Memory recall mode]. Viewing (Memory recall mode) 1. MENU Useful shooting functions 2. Press / to select the desired number .
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Easy Mode Before Use Easy Mode Operating the camera Shooting On Scene Recognition Viewing Shooting functions available in Easy Mode (Shooting) Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. (Intelligent Auto). 1.
Shooting functions available in Easy Mode (Shooting) MOVIE (Movie) button Allows you to record movies with their audio. Still Image Size Select between [Large] or [Small] size. GPS setting (DSC-HX50V) Select between [On] or [Off] mode. Self-Timer Select between [On] or [Off] mode. Flash Select between [Auto] or [Off] mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > HDR Painting effect Before Use HDR Painting effect Operating the camera Shooting When you select [HDR Painting] in Picture Effect, set the effect level. Viewing 1. MENU (HDR Painting effect) desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions (Low) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV (Medium) Select weak, medium or strong for effects that emphasize color, etc.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Area of emphasis Before Use Area of emphasis Operating the camera Shooting When you select [Miniature] in Picture Effect, set the part you want attention on. Viewing (Area of emphasis) 1. MENU desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions (Top) Sets area of emphasis at the top. Changing settings (Center) Sets area of emphasis in the center.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Color hue Before Use Color hue Operating the camera Shooting When you select [Toy camera] in Picture Effect, adjust the color hue. Viewing 1. MENU (Color hue) desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions (Normal) Adds a normal hue and darkens the surroundings. Viewing images on a TV (Cool hue) Adds a bluish cool hue and darkens the surroundings.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Extracted Color Before Use Extracted Color Operating the camera Shooting When you select [Partial Color] in Picture Effect, select the color to extract. Viewing 1. MENU (Extracted Color) desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions (Red) Changing settings Extracts red only. Viewing images on a TV (Green) Extracts green only.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Illustration Effect Before Use Illustration Effect Operating the camera Shooting When you select [Illustration] in Picture Effect, set the effect level. Viewing 1. MENU (Illustration Effect) desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions (Low) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV (Medium) Adds a strong, medium or weak Illustration effect.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Defocus Effect Before Use Defocus Effect Operating the camera Shooting Sets the level of background defocus effect when shooting in Background Defocus mode. Viewing (Defocus Effect) 1. MENU desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings (Low) (Mid) Select a weak, medium or strong Background Defocus effect.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Soft Skin Effect Before Use Soft Skin Effect Operating the camera Shooting When the Face Detection function is activated, sets whether to use the Soft Skin effect, and the effect level. Viewing Useful shooting functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Ctrl with Smartphone Before Use Ctrl with Smartphone Operating the camera Shooting Connect to the camera from an Android smartphone Viewing Connect to the camera from an iOS smartphone Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Functions that can be set with the smartphone You can shoot still images and movies by controlling the camera remotely by a smartphone.
Connect to the camera from an Android smartphone 1. Start “PlayMemories Mobile” on your smartphone. 2. Select (DIRECT-XXXX : DSC-XXXX). 3. Input the password displayed on the camera. The smartphone is connected to the camera. Connect to the camera from an iOS smartphone 1. Select (DIRECT-XXXX : DSC-XXXX) on the Wi-Fi settings screen of iOS. 2. Input the password displayed on the camera.
The smartphone is connected to the camera. 3. Start “PlayMemories Mobile” on your smartphone. Functions that can be set with the smartphone Flash Select [Off] or [Auto]. Self-Timer Select [Off], [2sec] or [10sec]. Review Check Select [Off], [Review Only] or [Review, Save Image]. If you select [Review, Save Image], you can also save still pictures on your smartphone.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Send to Computer Before Use Send to Computer Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions You can easily back up images from the camera to a computer connected to your wireless access point or wireless broadband router. Install “PlayMemories Home” [Details] before registering the wireless access point [Details] [Details]. 1. Start your computer. Useful viewing functions 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Still Image Size(Dual Rec) Before Use Still Image Size(Dual Rec) Operating the camera Shooting Sets the still image size shot while recording a movie. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Before Use Operating the camera Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Shooting Image size when shooting still images Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 3D Still Image Size Image size in Easy Mode Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama The image size determines the size of the image file that
(5184×3888) (5184×2920) For prints up to A3+ size For viewing on a high-definition TV and printing up to A3+ size Image size in Easy Mode 1. MENU [Still Image Size] desired size Large Shoots images in [20M] size. Small Shoots images in [5M] size. Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama 1. MENU (Panorama Image Size) (Standard) (Horizontal: 4912 × 1080) (Vertical: 3424 × 1920) (Wide) (Horizontal: 7152 × 1080) (Vertical: 4912 × 1920) desired size Shoots images using standard size.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Movie Quality/Movie Size Before Use Movie Quality/Movie Size Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions The larger the size of the movie image, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data used per second (average bit-rate), the higher the image quality.
Notes A telephoto image is produced when [MP4 3M] image size is selected. When you create AVCHD discs from movies recorded in [AVC HD 28M (PS)] or [AVC HD 24M (FX)], it will take time as the image quality must be converted. To save [AVC HD 28M (PS)] or [AVC HD 24M (FX)] movies without converting the image quality, use Blu-ray discs.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Exposure Compensation Before Use Exposure Compensation Operating the camera Shooting 1. Turn the exposure compensation dial to select the desired Exposure Compensation setting.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > ISO Before Use ISO Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Manual Exposure Shooting, Shutter Speed Priority Shooting, Aperture Priority Shooting, Program Auto or [Advanced Sports Shooting] in Scene Selection.
Notes When [ISO] is set to [ISO6400] or [ISO12800], it takes some time to record an image, because the camera overlays the image. The flash does not operate with these settings. You cannot select [Auto] when the camera is set to Manual Exposure Shooting. [ISO80] is the default setting. You can select only from [Auto], [ISO80] to [ISO800] when the shooting mode is set to burst or bracket shooting mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > White Balance Before Use White Balance Operating the camera Shooting To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode Viewing Useful shooting functions Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. 1.
Fluorescent (Green-tinged) Incandescent (Reddish) To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode 1. Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject. (White Balance) 2. MENU [One Push Set] The screen momentarily turns black, and when the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the recording screen is displayed again. Notes If the indicator flashes while shooting, the white balance cannot be set.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > White Balance Shift Before Use White Balance Shift Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to use the selected white balance as the base value and apply the set correction value to change the color and record an image. Viewing Useful shooting functions (White Balance Shift) 1. MENU desired mode When using for the first time, set the correction value to [Shift Amount Adjust].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Focus Before Use Focus Operating the camera Shooting Using Flexible Spot AF Viewing Using Semi Manual/Manual Focus Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically. 1.
Using Flexible Spot AF This is useful when you shoot using a tripod and the subject not in the center of the frame. A: AF range finder frame (yellow: adjustable/white: fixed) 1. Adjust the position of the AF range finder frame where you want to focus, then press To reset the setting, press . again. Notes Once you change the focus method, the AF range finder frame you set up is cleared.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Metering Mode Before Use Metering Mode Operating the camera Shooting Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Viewing (Metering Mode) 1. MENU desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Divides into multiple regions and measures each region.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Cont. Shooting Interval Before Use Cont. Shooting Interval Operating the camera Shooting Selects the number of images taken per second for Burst shooting. The camera shoots up to 10 continuous frames when you hold down the shutter button. Viewing Useful shooting functions (Cont. Shooting Interval) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Bracket Setting Before Use Bracket Setting Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions You can set the type of shooting when [Cont. Shooting/Self-Timer] is set to [Bracket] or [Self-Timer (Bracket)]. In the bracket shooting mode, you can record a series of 3 images with the setting changed. You can select the most suitable image afterwards. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Scene Recognition Before Use Scene Recognition Operating the camera Shooting Advanced mode Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions In Intelligent Auto mode, the camera automatically detects shooting conditions. When a motion is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce subject blur.
Advanced mode In [Advanced] mode, the camera shoots two images consecutively with the different settings as follows (Night Scene), (Night Portrait), (Backlight) or (Backlight Portrait) scenes, when it recognizes (Night Scene) and (Tripod) conditions are recognized at the same time. which tend to blur or when You can select the desired image from the two images shot.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Smile Shutter Before Use Smile Shutter Operating the camera Shooting When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 1. MENU Troubleshooting 2. Wait for a smile to be detected.
If a smile is not detected, select MENU [Smile Detection Sensitivity], then set the value to [Slight Smile]. Notes Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the memory card or internal memory becomes full. Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. The Smile Shutter function does not operate when you use zoom functions other than the optical zoom.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Smile Detection Sensitivity Before Use Smile Detection Sensitivity Operating the camera Shooting Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. Viewing (Smile Detection Sensitivity) 1. MENU desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions (Big Smile) Changing settings (Normal Smile) Detects a big, normal or slight smile.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Face Detection Before Use Face Detection Operating the camera Shooting When the Face Detection function is used, the camera detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red-eye reduction settings automatically.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Color Mode Before Use Color Mode Operating the camera Shooting You can change the vividness of the image, and use special effects. Viewing 1. MENU (Color Mode) desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Set the image to standard color.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Color Saturation Before Use Color Saturation Operating the camera Shooting Adjusts the vividness (color saturation) of the image. Viewing 1. MENU [Color Saturation] desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings (–) (Standard) Adjusts the vividness of the image.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Contrast Before Use Contrast Operating the camera Shooting Adjusts the contrast of the image. Viewing 1. MENU [Contrast] desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings (–) (Standard) Adjusts the contrast of the image.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Sharpness Before Use Sharpness Operating the camera Shooting Adjusts the sharpness of the image. Viewing 1. MENU [Sharpness] desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions (–) Changing settings (Standard) Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Noise Reduction Before Use Noise Reduction Operating the camera Shooting Adjusts the resolution/noise balance of the recording images. Viewing 1. MENU (Noise Reduction) desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions (–) Weakens noise reduction. This setting puts emphasis on resolution of images.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Anti Blink Before Use Anti Blink Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions When Scene Selection is set to [Soft Skin] or [Soft Snap] and the subject blinks while you are shooting an image, the camera automatically shoots two images consecutively. The camera will select, display and record the image which the eyes are not blinked automatically. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Movie SteadyShot Before Use Movie SteadyShot Operating the camera Shooting The strength of the SteadyShot effect when shooting movies can be adjusted. Viewing 1. MENU (Movie SteadyShot) desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings (Standard) Reduces camera shake during movie shooting under stable conditions.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Position Information (DSCHX50V) Before Use Operating the camera Position Information (DSC-HX50V) Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions The GPS triangulating status can be checked. Set the camera to triangulate when the position information is being displayed. (Position Information) 1. MENU Useful viewing functions The position information is displayed on your camera.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > GPS Log REC (DSCHX50V) Before Use Operating the camera GPS Log REC (DSC-HX50V) Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions You can set the camera to start and stop recording the route traveled by the camera. Even if the camera is not turned on, the route will be recorded.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Register Setting Before Use Register Setting Operating the camera Shooting Items that can be registered Viewing To recall registered settings Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Allows you to register up to 3 often-used modes or camera settings in the camera. You can recall the settings using [Memory recall mode]. 1.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > Functions available for each view mode > MENU items available for each view mode Before Use Operating the camera MENU items available for each view mode Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions In the table below, a check mark indicates function that can be changed, while — indicates function that cannot be changed.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Send to Smartphone Before Use Send to Smartphone Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Allows you to upload and transfer images to a smartphone. Download the smartphone support application “PlayMemories Mobile” to your smartphone from the application store. 1. Switch to playback mode. Useful viewing functions 2. MENU Changing settings (Send to Smartphone) desired mode 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > View on TV Before Use View on TV Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions If the camera and TV are not connected using an HDMI cable, you can view images on a networkenabled TV by transferring the image from the camera. You may need to set the TV beforehand, depending on the model. For details, see the instruction manual of the TV. 1. Switch to playback mode.
When burst images are transferred to a TV, the main image alone or all images will be transferred depending on the settings for [Display Cont. Shooting Group].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Send to Computer Before Use Send to Computer Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings You can easily back up images from the camera to a computer connected to your wireless access point or wireless broadband router. Install “PlayMemories Home” [Details] before registering the wireless access point [Details] [Details]. 1. Start your computer.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Retouch Before Use Retouch Operating the camera Shooting Retouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions 1. Switch to playback mode. 2. MENU (Retouch) desired mode 3. Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Picture Effect Before Use Picture Effect Operating the camera Shooting Retouches a recorded image so that it looks like a watercolor or illustration, and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions 1. Switch to playback mode. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Slideshow Before Use Slideshow Operating the camera Shooting Continuous Playback Viewing Slideshow with music Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Images are automatically played back in succession. 1. Switch to playback mode. 2.
All Plays a slideshow of all the images in order. This Date Plays a slideshow of images with the currently selected date range when View Mode is [Date View]. Folder Plays a slideshow of images in the currently selected folder in Folder View. Effects Selects the playback speed and mood for slideshows. If the playback time of movie is long, an image is taken from it and displayed. Simple A simple slideshow switching images at a preset interval.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Delete Before Use Delete Operating the camera Shooting Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images using the Delete button. Viewing 1. Switch to playback mode. Useful shooting functions 2. MENU Useful viewing functions 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > 3D Viewing Before Use 3D Viewing Operating the camera Shooting Select [3D Viewing] when you want to play back images shot in 3D mode on the 3D TV. Connect the camera and the 3D TV using an HDMI Cable (sold separately). Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions 1. Switch to playback mode. (3D Viewing) 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > View Mode Before Use View Mode Operating the camera Shooting Displaying the Calendar Viewing Allows you to select the display format for images. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions 1. Switch to playback mode. 2. MENU (View Mode) desired mode Changing settings Viewing images on a TV (Date View) Displays images by date. (Folder view (Still)) Displays still images.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Display Cont. Shooting Group Before Use Display Cont. Shooting Group Operating the camera Shooting You can select to display burst images in groups or display all images during playback. Viewing 1. Switch to playback mode. Useful shooting functions 2. MENU (View Mode) Useful viewing functions 3. MENU (Display Cont.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Protect Before Use Operating the camera Protect Shooting To cancel the protection Viewing Useful shooting functions Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. mark is displayed for registered images. The Useful viewing functions 1. Switch to playback mode. Changing settings 2. MENU Viewing images on a TV 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Print (DPOF) Before Use Operating the camera Print (DPOF) Shooting Clearing the DPOF mark Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of the memory card that you want to print out later. (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images. The 1. Switch to playback mode. Changing settings 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Rotate Before Use Rotate Operating the camera Shooting Rotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 1. Switch to playback mode. Using with your computer Printing (Rotate) 2. MENU 3. Press . The still image will be rotated counter-clockwise.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Movie format Before Use Movie format Operating the camera Shooting You can set the recording method used to record movies. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Useful shooting functions 2. MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Movie format] desired mode Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing AVCHD movies are recorded.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > AF Illuminator Before Use AF Illuminator Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The indicator appears at this time. Useful viewing functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Grid Line Before Use Grid Line Operating the camera Shooting With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Useful shooting functions 2. MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Grid Line] desired mode Useful viewing functions On Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Clear Image Zoom Before Use Clear Image Zoom Operating the camera Shooting Total zoom scale when [Clear Image Zoom] is selected (including 30× optical zoom) Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings [Clear Image Zoom] allows you to enlarge the image with close to the original image quality when shooting still images.
16:9(15M) Approx. 60× 16:9(2M) Approx.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Digital Zoom Before Use Digital Zoom Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Sets the total zoom scale (including 30× optical zoom). When [Digital Zoom] is set to [On], the camera zooms images without deteriorating the original quality, but it automatically switches over to [Digital Zoom] when that zoom range (for achieving the original image quality) is exceeded.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Wind Noise Reduct. Before Use Wind Noise Reduct. Operating the camera Shooting Reduces the noise of the wind when shooting movies. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Useful shooting functions 2. MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Wind Noise Reduct.] desired mode Useful viewing functions Changing settings On Viewing images on a TV Off Reduces/Does not reduce wind noise.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Micref Level Before Use Micref Level Operating the camera Shooting Selects the microphone level for recording. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Useful shooting functions 2. MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Micref Level] desired mode Useful viewing functions Changing settings Normal Records surrounding sounds within a fixed level. Suitable for recording daily conversations.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Red Eye Reduction Before Use Red Eye Reduction Operating the camera Shooting The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Blink Alert Before Use Blink Alert Operating the camera Shooting When an image with the subject’s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection is activated, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Write Date Before Use Write Date Operating the camera Shooting Sets whether to record a shooting date on the still image. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Expanded Focus Before Use Expanded Focus Operating the camera Shooting Expands the center part of the screen approximately 2× in Manual Focus mode. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Useful shooting functions 2. MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Expanded Focus] desired mode Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV On Expands/Does not expand approximately 2×.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Custom Button Before Use Custom Button Operating the camera Shooting Set the often-used function to the CUSTOM (Custom) button. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Useful shooting functions 2. MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Custom Button] desired mode Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing ISO Sets the ISO.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Disp. Resolution Before Use Disp. Resolution Operating the camera Shooting Adjusts the image quality of the image displayed on the screen. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Useful shooting functions 2. MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Disp.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Beep Before Use Beep Operating the camera Shooting Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Beep] desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. Changing settings On Turns on the beep/shutter sound when operation buttons in addition to the shutter button are pressed.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Panel Brightness Before Use Panel Brightness Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions You can select the screen brightness from levels 1 to 5. The screen becomes brighter as the number rises. When you use the camera in bright outside light, select a higher number to see the screen easier. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Language Setting Before Use Language Setting Operating the camera Shooting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Display color Before Use Display color Operating the camera Shooting Sets the color of the screen display. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Display color] desired mode Useful shooting functions Black Useful viewing functions Changing settings White Sets the background color of the screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Demo Mode Before Use Demo Mode Operating the camera Shooting You can set whether to use a demonstration of Smile Shutter or AVCHD movie playback. When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off]. Viewing Useful shooting functions 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Demo Mode] desired mode Useful viewing functions Demo A demonstration of the shooting functions will be performed.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Initialize Before Use Initialize Operating the camera Shooting Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. Viewing Useful shooting functions (Settings) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Function Guide Before Use Function Guide Operating the camera Shooting You can select whether or not the function guide is displayed when you operate the camera. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Function Guide] desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions On Changing settings Off Displays/hides the function guide.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > HDMI Resolution Before Use HDMI Resolution Operating the camera Shooting When you connect the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI Cable (sold separately), you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV. Viewing Useful shooting functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > CTRL FOR HDMI Before Use CTRL FOR HDMI Operating the camera Shooting This setting allows (TV) remote control of a camera that is connected to a “BRAVIA” Sync TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). Viewing Useful shooting functions (Settings) 1. MENU (Main Settings) [CTRL FOR HDMI] desired mode Useful viewing functions On Changing settings Enables/disables remote-controlled operation.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > USB Connect Setting Before Use USB Connect Setting Operating the camera Shooting Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a USB device using the micro USB cable. Viewing Useful shooting functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > USB Power Supply Before Use USB Power Supply Operating the camera Shooting Set whether to use the USB power supplied function when the camera is connected to a computer or a USB device using the micro USB cable. Viewing Useful shooting functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > LUN Setting Before Use LUN Setting Operating the camera Shooting Sets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer screen or other monitor when the camera is connected with a computer or AV component using a USB connection. Viewing Useful shooting functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Download Music Before Use Download Music Operating the camera Shooting You can change background music tracks using “Music Transfer”. Viewing 1. MENU Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions (Settings) (Main Settings) [Download Music] The message “Connect to PC” is displayed. 2. Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”. 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Empty Music Before Use Empty Music Operating the camera Shooting You can delete all the background music files stored in the camera. It can be used in cases such as when the background music files are damaged and cannot be played. Viewing Useful shooting functions (Settings) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Airplane Mode Before Use Airplane Mode Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions When you board an airplane, etc., you can set whether to disable all the settings using functions related to GPS (DSC-HX50V) and Wi-Fi. If you set [Airplane Mode] to [On], an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > GPS setting (DSC-HX50V) Before Use GPS setting (DSC-HX50V) Operating the camera Shooting Checking triangulating status Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions The built-in GPS sensor of this camera acquire the information on location, and record it on images.
Difficult Your camera cannot find a GPS signal, therefore, it cannot acquire the location information. Use your camera in an open area. Searching Searching for GPS satellites. It may take several minutes to start triangulating. Triangulating Your camera is receiving a GPS signal, and can acquire location information.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > GPS assist data (DSC-HX50V) Before Use GPS assist data (DSC-HX50V) Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions The time for the GPS acquiring location information can be shortened by taking in GPS assist data. The state of GPS assist data can be checked on the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Dlt. GPS Log Data (DSC-HX50V) Before Use Dlt. GPS Log Data (DSC-HX50V) Operating the camera Shooting You can delete all data recorded in [GPS Log REC]. Viewing (Settings) 1. MENU (Main Settings) [Dlt.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Eye-Fi Before Use Eye-Fi Operating the camera Shooting Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Sets whether to use the upload function of an Eye-Fi card (commercially available), when you use the Eye-Fi card with this camera. [Eye-Fi] is displayed only when the Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. 1.
Memory Mode” turned off. For details on setting “Endless Memory Mode”, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Power Save Before Use Power Save Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Sets the length of time until the screen goes dark and the time until the camera turns off.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Version Before Use Version Operating the camera Shooting Displays the software version installed on this camera. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Certification Logo (Overseas model only) Before Use Certification Logo (Overseas model only) Operating the camera Shooting The certification can be displayed on the camera. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Network Settings > WPS Push Before Use WPS Push Operating the camera Shooting If your access point has the WPS button, you can register the access point to the camera easily by pushing the WPS button. Viewing Useful shooting functions 1. MENU Useful viewing functions 2. Press the WPS button on the access point you want to register.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Network Settings > Access point settings Before Use Access point settings Operating the camera Shooting How to use the keyboard Viewing Other setting items Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings You can register your access point manually. Before starting the procedure, check the SSID name of the access point, security system, and password. The password may be preset in some devices.
Screen names (1) Input box Functions The characters you entered are displayed. If you input characters exceeding the set is displayed on the screen. number of characters, Switch Each time you press , character types are switched among alphabet letters, (2) character numerals and symbols. types Each time you press , the character that you enter will be displayed.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Network Settings > Edit Device Name Before Use Edit Device Name Operating the camera Shooting You can change the device name under Wi-Fi Direct. Viewing (Settings) 1. MENU Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions (Network Settings) 2. Select the input box, then input the device name [Edit Device Name] [OK] For input method, refer to “How to use the keyboard.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Network Settings > SSID/PW Reset Before Use SSID/PW Reset Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions The camera shares the connection information for [Send to Smartphone] and [Ctrl with Smartphone] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect to the camera, reset the connection information by following these steps. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Network Settings > Disp MAC Address Before Use Disp MAC Address Operating the camera Shooting Displays the MAC address of the camera. Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Format Before Use Format Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Formats the memory card or the internal memory. When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is recommended to format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Create REC.Folder Before Use Create REC.Folder Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Creates a folder in a memory card for recording images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. 1. MENU (Settings) (Memory Card Tool) [Create REC.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Change REC.Folder Before Use Change REC.Folder Operating the camera Shooting Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used for recording images. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) Useful shooting functions 2. Select a folder with Useful viewing functions 3. [OK] / (Memory Card Tool) [Change REC.Folder] .
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Delete REC.Folder Before Use Delete REC.Folder Operating the camera Shooting Deletes a folder for recording images in a memory card. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) Useful shooting functions 2. Select a folder with Useful viewing functions 3. [OK] / (Memory Card Tool) [Delete REC.Folder] .
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Copy Before Use Copy Operating the camera Shooting Copies all images in the internal memory to a memory card. Viewing 1. Insert a memory card with sufficient free capacity into the camera. Useful shooting functions 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > File Number Before Use File Number Operating the camera Shooting Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Memory Card Tool) [File Number] desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Viewing images on a TV Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the memory card is Series changed.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Area Setting Before Use Area Setting Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions DSC-HX50 Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. Setting a frequently visited destination lets you easily adjust the time when you visit that destination. 1. MENU (Settings) (Clock Settings) [Area Setting] desired setting Useful viewing functions Changing settings You use the camera in your area.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Date & Time Setting Before Use Date & Time Setting Operating the camera Shooting Sets the date and time again. Viewing (Settings) 1. MENU (Clock Settings) [Date & Time Setting] desired setting Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions 2. Select the item to be changed using Changing settings 3. Press Viewing images on a TV / / to set the numeric value / / . . 4.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Auto Clock ADJ (DSC-HX50V) Before Use Auto Clock ADJ (DSC-HX50V) Operating the camera Shooting Your camera maintains correct clock time by using GPS to acquire time information during starting up. Viewing (Settings) 1. MENU (Clock Settings) [Auto Clock ADJ ] desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions On Changing settings Off Adjusts/Does not adjust the clock automatically.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Auto Area ADJ (DSC-HX50V) Before Use Auto Area ADJ (DSC-HX50V) Operating the camera Shooting If a time-zone difference is detected, your camera adjusts the area by using the GPS to acquire location information. Viewing Useful shooting functions (Settings) 1. MENU (Clock Settings) [Auto Area ADJ] desired mode Useful viewing functions On Changing settings Adjusts/Does not adjust the area automatically.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV > Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) Before Use Operating the camera Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Connect the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV that has an HDMI jack using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). 1.
Use an HDMI Cable with the HDMI logo. Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camera), and a connector suitable for connection to your TV on the other end. You cannot view images on a TV that does not have an HDMI connector. Recording may automatically stop to protect the camera after a period of time if you are shooting movies when the camera and TV are connected by an HDMI Cable (sold separately). Open the jack cover all the way when inserting the HDMI Cable into the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV > Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Before Use Operating the camera Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions When you use a TV that has “BRAVIA” Sync (compatible with SYNC MENU) support, you can operate the playback functions of the camera using the remote controller supplied with the TV by connecting the camera to
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV > Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Before Use Operating the camera Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions You can view 3D images recorded on the camera in 3D format by connecting the camera to a 3D TV using an HDMI Cable (sold separately). Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 1. Turn off both the camera and the TV. 2.
This function may not work properly with some TVs. For example, you may not be able to view a video on your TV, output in 3D mode or hear sound from the TV. Use an HDMI Cable with the HDMI logo. When connecting the camera to a TV, use an HDMI Cable that can be connected to the HDMI micro jack on the camera end and to the TV jack.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Recommended computer environment > Recommended computer environment Before Use Operating the camera Recommended computer environment Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions The following computer environment is recommended when using the software “PlayMemories Home” (Windows), “Music Transfer” and “Wireless Auto Import”(Windows/Mac) and when importing images via a USB connection.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Before Use “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Below are examples of the functions available when you use “PlayMemories Home.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > Installing “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Before Use Operating the camera Installing “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Shooting Starting “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Accessing to “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” (Windows) 1.
Accessing to “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” (Windows) 1. Double-click (PlayMemories Home Help Guide) on the desktop. To start “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” from the Start menu, select [Start] [PlayMemories Home] [All Programs] [PlayMemories Home Help Guide]. Windows 8: select the [PlayMemories Home Help Guide] from [Help] in [PlayMemories Home].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > “Music Transfer” Before Use “Music Transfer” Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing “Music Transfer” allows you to replace the Music files provided in the camera at the factory with your favorite tracks, and to delete and add Music files.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > Software for Mac Before Use Software for Mac Operating the camera Shooting For details on software for Macs, access the following URL: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer “Wireless Auto Import” Before saving to a Mac computer, “Wireless Auto Import” must be installed.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Importing images to a computer > Connecting the camera to the computer Before Use Operating the camera Connecting the camera to the computer Shooting Viewing 1. Connect the camera to your computer using a micro USB cable (supplied) (A).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Importing images to a computer > Importing images to a computer Before Use Operating the camera Importing images to a computer Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer “PlayMemories Home” allows you to easily import images. For details on “PlayMemories Home” functions, see the “PlayMemories Home Help Guide”.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Importing images to a computer > Disconnecting the camera from the computer Before Use Operating the camera Disconnecting the camera from the computer Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Perform the procedures from step 1 to 2 below before: Disconnecting the cable. Removing a memory card. Inserting a memory card into the camera after copying images from the internal memory.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Creating a disc of movies > Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Before Use Operating the camera Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Shooting Characteristics of each type of disc Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Creating a disc with a device other than a computer Creating Blu-ray discs You can create a disc from AVCHD movies that have
Standard definition image quality (STD) image quality (HD) movies can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs, and a standard definition image quality (STD) disc is created. Types of discs that can be used with “PlayMemories Home” The following 12-cm discs can be used with “PlayMemories Home.” For information on Blu-ray discs, see [Details]. DVD-R / DVD+R / DVD+R DL: Cannot be re-written. DVD-RW / DVD+RW: Can be re-written and used again.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Printing > Printing still images > Printing still images Before Use Operating the camera Printing still images Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list You can print still images using the following methods. Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > If you have problems > If you have problems Before Use If you have problems Operating the camera Shooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions 1. Check the items under “Troubleshooting”, then check your camera. : ” appears on the screen, see “Self-diagnosis display”. If a code such as “C/E: 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Battery pack and power Before Use Battery pack and power Operating the camera Shooting Cannot insert the battery pack into the camera. Viewing Useful shooting functions Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, and insert it until the battery eject lever is locked. Useful viewing functions Changing settings Cannot turn on the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Shooting still images/movies Before Use Shooting still images/movies Operating the camera Shooting Cannot record images. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer If images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera, make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera.
The Smile Shutter is working. [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]. Cannot select the Face Detection function. You can select Face Detection only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] and the metering mode is set to [Multi]. The flash does not work. You cannot use the flash when: Burst mode is selected.
The eyes of the subject come out red. Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [Auto] or [On]. [Details] Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash. Light the room and shoot the subject. Dots appear and remain on the screen. This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded. Cannot shoot images in succession. The internal memory or memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images. [Details] [Details] The battery level is low. Insert a charged battery pack.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Viewing images Before Use Viewing images Operating the camera Shooting Cannot play back images. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Wi-Fi Before Use Wi-Fi Operating the camera Shooting The wireless access point you want to connect to does not appear. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Depending on the radio wave conditions, the wireless access point may not appear on the camera. Move the camera closer to the wireless access point.
If the battery level is low, shooting with [Ctrl with Smartphone] may terminate prematurely. Charge the battery pack before use.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > GPS (DSC-HX50V) Before Use GPS (DSC-HX50V) Operating the camera Shooting The camera is not receiving a GPS signal. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Set [GPS setting] to [On]. [Details] Your camera may not be able to receive radio signals from GPS satellites because of obstructions.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Computers Before Use Computers Operating the camera Shooting Your computer does not recognize the camera. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Set [USB Connect Setting] to [Mass Storage]. [Details] Use the micro USB cable (supplied). Disconnect the USB cable from both the computer and the camera, and connect it again firmly.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Memory card Before Use Memory card Operating the camera Shooting Cannot insert a memory card. Viewing Useful shooting functions Insert the memory card in the correct direction. Useful viewing functions You have formatted a memory card by mistake. Changing settings All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Internal memory Before Use Internal memory Operating the camera Shooting Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory. Viewing Useful shooting functions There is a memory card inserted in the camera. Remove it. Useful viewing functions Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a memory card. Changing settings The memory card is full. Copy to a memory card with sufficient capacity.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Printing Before Use Printing Operating the camera Shooting Images are printed with both edges cut off. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut off.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Others Before Use Others Operating the camera Shooting The lens gets fogged. Viewing Useful shooting functions Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it. Useful viewing functions Changing settings The camera stops with the lens portion extended. Viewing images on a TV Do not attempt to force a lens that has stopped moving.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Self-diagnosis display Before Use Self-diagnosis display Operating the camera Shooting If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on the camera is ) will differ depending on the state of the camera. working.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Messages Before Use Messages Operating the camera Shooting If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately.
The memory card is locked. Check the tab. You are using the memory card with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position. This is a read- only memory card. The camera cannot record or delete images on this memory card. Writing to the memory card was not completed correctly Recover data Reinsert the memory card, and select [OK] to recover data. No images No images that can be played back have been recorded in the internal memory.
Read only folder You have selected a folder that cannot be set as a recording folder on the camera. Select another folder. [Details] File protected Release the protection. [Details] Image size over limit You are playing back an image with size that cannot be played back on the camera. Unable to detect face for retouch You may not be able to retouch the image depending on the image. (Vibration warning indicator) Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light.
Processing and other editing functions of the camera cannot be performed on image files that have been processed using a computer or images that were recorded with other cameras. Preparing image database file. Please wait. The camera restores the date information, etc., in cases where images have been deleted on a PC, etc. The necessary Image Database File is created after the memory card is formatted.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Situations this camera has difficulty handling > Situations this camera has difficulty handling Before Use Operating the camera Situations this camera has difficulty handling Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer The camera cannot take full advantage of some features under certain circumstances.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Precautions Before Use Precautions Operating the camera Shooting Internal memory and memory card back up Viewing On database files Useful shooting functions Do not use/store the camera in the following places On operating temperatures Useful viewing functions On moisture condensation Changing settings Functions built into this camera Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer What is 1080 60p/5
evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images. Functions built into this camera To check if your camera supports the GPS function, check for the model name. GPS-compatible: DSC-HX50V GPS-incompatible: DSC-HX50 This manual describes the function of 1080 60p-compatible devices and 1080 50p-compatible devices. While aboard an airplane, set [Airplane Mode] to [On].
Do not press against the screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. Images may trail across on the screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > On the internal rechargeable backup battery Before Use Operating the camera On the internal rechargeable backup battery Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Battery pack Before Use Battery pack Operating the camera Shooting On charging the battery pack Viewing Effective use of the battery pack Useful shooting functions Remaining battery charge How to store the battery pack Useful viewing functions On battery life Changing settings Compatible battery pack Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this cam
How to store the battery pack Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store the camera in a cool, dry place. To maintain the battery pack’s function, charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in the camera at least once a year while storing. To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in slideshow playback mode until the power goes off. To prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure to use a plastic bag to keep away from metal materials when carrying or storing.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Charging the battery pack Before Use Charging the battery pack Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this camera. Do not connect with other electronic devices.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Precautions > Memory card Before Use Memory card Operating the camera Shooting Memory card Viewing Note on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately) Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions “Memory Stick” media When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media or “Memory Stick XC Duo” media with standard sized “Memory Stick” media slot Notes on using a “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately) Changing settin
A memory card formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera. Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory card and the equipment used. Data may be corrupted in the following cases: When the memory card is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation When the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise We recommend backing up important data.
“Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor Notes on using a “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately) This product is compatible with “Memory Stick Micro” media (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for “Memory Stick Micro” media. To use a “Memory Stick Micro” media with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Micro” media into an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > On cleaning > On cleaning Before Use On cleaning Operating the camera Shooting Cleaning the lens and flash Viewing If the lens or flash becomes dirty (fingerprints, dust, etc.), gently wipe clean with a soft cloth. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Cleaning the flash Clean the flash surface before use.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Number of still images and recordable time of movies > Number of still images Before Use Operating the camera Number of still images Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Number of still images and recordable time of movies > Recordable time of movies Before Use Operating the camera Recordable time of movies Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for all movie files. The recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Using the camera abroad > Using the camera abroad Before Use Using the camera abroad Operating the camera Shooting You can use the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Notes An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Using the camera abroad > On TV color systems Before Use On TV color systems Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing To view movies shot using this camera on a television, the camera and television must use the same color television system.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > About this camera > AVCHD format Before Use AVCHD format Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list The AVCHD format has been developed for high-definition digital video cameras when recording an HD (High-Definition) signal at the 1080i* 1 or
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > About this camera > GPS (DSC-HX50V) Before Use GPS (DSC-HX50V) Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list On GPS As the positions of GPS satellites vary constantly, it may take longer to determine the location or the receiver may not be able t
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > About this camera > License Before Use License Operating the camera Shooting Notes on the License Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list This camera comes with software that are used based on licensing agreements with the owners of that software.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions / About this camera > Trademarks > Trademarks Before Use Trademarks Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
