/ To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTIONŢO R_aUCErl_ RISKOF FI _CTRICSHOCK¸ aO NO__EMOW COW_ _0_ BACK). This sylnbol alert lhe user to file presence is intended of uninsulated voltage" to "dangerous within the producl's enclosure thai lnay be of sulficient constitute magnitude 1o a risk
I IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for luture reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions (m the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Cleaning Unplug tile set fl'om tile wall oullet belore cleaning or polishing il. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
/ Lightning SafetyCheck For added protection tor this set during a lightning storm, orwhen it is lelt unattended and unused lor long periods ol time, unphlg it l_'oln tile wall outlet and disconllect tile illltelllla or cable system. This will prevent danlage to file set due to lightning and power-line surges.
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!1 Noteson usingyourcamera Types of "Memory Stick" that can be used(notsupplied) The IC recording nmdimn used by this camera is a "Memory Stick Duo". There two types of "Memory Stick". remove them fl+Oli]your canlera, then store thenl in a cooh dry place. This is to maintain the batteries+ flmctions (page 110). • For details on tile usable baueries, see page 110. are "Memory Stick Duo": youcan use a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camera. "Memory Stick": youcannotuse a "Memory Stick" with your camera.
/ • Using tile canlera nlay cause • If HlOiSturc before in sandy or dusty' condensaflon using occurs, the calnera • Do not shake or strike malflmctions (page render the recording or cause image data the flash renlove In adddion to record use. Industries • Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipmem and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are nol guaranleed. unusable, danlage belore to images.
Forfull useof the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily Get more friendly with your camera • Shoot with your li_vorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual exposure shooting) -.
II Table of contents Read this first ............................................................................................ 5 Notes on using your camera 7 ..................................................................... Basic techniques for better images ......................................................... Focus Focusing on a subject successfully ................................................... Exposure Adjusting the light intensity ..................................................
| Viewing menu .......................................................................................... 49 _-1 (Folder) (Prolecl) DPOF e[_ (Print) (Slide) --_ (Resize) _: (Rotale) "_ (Divkle) (Setup) Trimming Using Setup items .............................................................................. 56 Camera 1 ..........................................................................................
II Enjoying your Windows Installing the software Copying images computer ........................................................... (supplied) to your computer 69 ............................................................ 71 .......................................................... 72 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo") ...............................................................................
This section e_joy your various dial FO_IIS camL_ra (page (page describes camera. 43), f/inctions 33), .jog and the basics It tells dial you so you how can to use Stlch as till • mode (page 32), tile menus so on. Focusing on a subject successfu//y the shutter button balrM'ay down, the camera ad usls the locus Remember to press the shutler button only hallway down. Press the shutter button fully down straight away.
1 Shutter Exposure: Aperture speed = Length of time Ihe cmnera receives light = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light Whitish image The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. However. you can adjust it manually using the functions below. Correct exposure Manual exposure: Allows you to a(liust the shutter speed and aperture value manually.
| Hints for adjustingthe exposure(EV) When shooting a whitish uvurall image such as a backlit su[_iect or a suowy scene The camera judges that the subject is bright so that the exposure is darker. Adjust in the + direction The camera judges that the subject is dark so that the exposure is brighter. Adjust in the direction When shooting a darker overall unage You can check the exposure relcrring to the histogram chart.
II Example:Thecolorofanimageaffectedbylightsources Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent The colur tones are adjusted automatically in the m,tu ac{justment mode. However. you can a@lst color tones manually with [White Ball (page 46). On "image qua/ity" and "image size" :>of a collection of small dots called pixels. If ins a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in line detail. "Image size" is shown by the number of pixels.
!1 Selecting the image size for use (--* step 4 in "Read This First'_ Pixel pixels (Fine Example: Printing in up to A3 size (DSC- inlage quality and H5)/A4 large tile size) Many Few pixels (Rough inlage quality but small tile size) The default settings are marked 7M (3072x2304) (DSC-H5 only) size (DSC- H2) Exalnple: An attached image to be sent by email with _.
I Identifyingparts See the pages in parentheses operation.
[] For shooting: Zoom (W_) button (_ step 5 in "Read Thi,r Firs't') For viewing: (_/_ (Playback zoom) button/[_ (Index) button (4 s,te!) 6 in "Read This Fi_;*t") [] Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod 5.5 mm firmly secure screws nlay (7/32 longer danlage with a screw inch). the camera than the length You will of less than be unable m tripods 5.5 mm (7/32 to having inch), and canlera.
II Attaching theshoulderstrapandthe lenscap Attachingthe lens hood When yuu shuot in bright lighting cuuditious, such recommend reduce the caused by @ as outdoors, that Attach you image use quality unnecessary we the lens hood to deterioration light. tile adaptor ring. @ Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks.
Storing the lens hood The lens hood can be attached in the reverse direction to slore it with the camera when it is nol in use. Position the lens hood :is shown below and lure the lens hood clockwise unlil il clicks. Attachinga conversion lens(not supplied) When you want to do enhanced wide-angle shots or zoomqn shots on distant o/!jects, attach :, conversioll ]ens. (_) Attach the adaptor ring. @ Attach a comersion lens. • For details, see the operating instructions supplied with your conversion lens.
Indicatorson the screen See the pages in parentheses operation. lot details of When shootingstill images P S AM Mode dial (33) I_ Camera mode (--+ st_7) 5 in "Read This FMst") ,_SL I_I[ET_A FNE*_ Q @ =_ p _ <_>RE_I/30" 400t-i'1 Flash mode (_ st,7) 5 irl "Read This FMst' ) Flash charging • The LCD screen gets dim while charging. (DSC-H5 only) 2 5 10 _' W_T X1.3 gOcm Zoolll scaling (57, _ ,_tep.
!1 [] [] iiiii_!!i_N_!_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_ _i)!!i_N!_N_i_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii # Peaking High Peaking (40) € Peaking Low _.._ # Peaking Off 2 0_ 5 10 2 90cm _1 Manual Flexible Manual spot AF (39) Manual SAF M,_F CAF AFmode(57) "_lfl_ _ hnage size (_ "Read g¢_ tile and E_sMarc displayed is displayed only when MIIIIi Btlrst FINE STD hnage quality _1 Recording fi>cus (40) step 4 irl This Fii:st') only lor the DSC-H5. • I_ is displayed only lot the DSC-H2.
| [] [] ndication .................................................................. Vibration _ arning (13) Histogram • lndicales vibration nlay prevent you [lOf/l shooting clear images due to insullicienl lighling. Even if tile vibralion warning appears, you cam slill shoot images. However, we reconllnend tbal you turn ga! NR slow shutter (36) • When using certain s[lulter speeds a', the NR slow s]luller tunction activales automatically lw reduce the piclurc noise.
| [] When playing backstill images iiiii_!!i_N_!_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i _i)!!i_N!_N_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i I I , Ballery remaining (_ step 1 irl "Read This First") 1¢:3_:oo __2.
| [] [] ndication .................................................................. PictBridge connecting Recording folder (63) • This does not appear when using inlernal memo W. Playback loller (49) • This does not appear when using inlernal memo W.
Changingthe screen display Each gme you press Ihe IFql (Screen display switch) button, the display changes as 101]OwS. lDI (Screen display switch) button | • By pressing the [E_] (Screen display switch) btlll(in longer, you can brighten the LCD backlighl (DSC-H5 only)/linder backlight (page 65, -_+ vrU) 5 itl "R_ ad Thi_ ,<_t"). • When you set tile histogram display to on, image inlormation is displayed during playback.
Numberof still imagesand recordingtime of movies The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time %r movies that can be recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" lk}rmatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions. For image size and image quality, _ step 4 in "Read Thi,_First", see page 16. Thenumberofstillimages(Theimagequalityis [Fine]onthe upperlineand [Standard]onthelowerline.) (units:hn&.
Whenyoudo not havea "Memory Stick Duo" (Recordingwith the internal memory) !1 The camera has 30 MB of internal memory. This memory is trot removable. Even when there is tto "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. • Movies wilh lhe image size svt to [640(Fine)] cannot be recorded using tile inlcrnal memory.
| We recommend that yott copy (back up) data without fail ttsing one of the following methods. To copy (back up) data on a "Memory Stick Duo" Prepare a "Memor_ Stick Duo" with a capacit_ ol 32 MB or more. then perfornl the procedure explained in [Copy] (page 64). Tocopy(hackup)dataona harddiskofyourcomputer Perlorm the procedllre 0I/pages 72 to 74 without a "Memor> Stick [)lit}" inserted ill the camera. • You cannol move image dat_Jon a "Memory Slick Duo" 1olhe internal memory.
Battery life and numberof imagesthat can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in [Normal] mode with the batteries (supplied) at fifll capacity aud at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77 T). The numbers of images that cau be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick Duo" as necessary. Note that the actual numbers tnay be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use.
| Usingthe jog dial The jog dial is used tu change the setting values when shuuting with the manual adjustment modes (shutter speed priority mode, aperture priurity mode, manual exposure mode) or the EV adjustment. By turning the jog dial, you can also easily view the next/previuus image. Jog To select the value Ttu'n the jog dial to change the vahles you want to set. To select the item Ttu'n the jog dial to select the item >ou want to set the value. When adjusting the value The displayed value is set.
| Usingthe modedial Set the mode dial to the desired lunction. Mode dial ¢a H: Movie ,_tu_ 5 in "Read Control ¢a Thi,_ First' button Still image shootingmodes a : Auto Adjustment Allows easy shooting wilb tbe setlings a¢!jusled automalically. _ step .5 in "R_,ad This Fil:_t" ProgramAuto Allows you to shoot with tbe exposure a([justed automatically (both tile shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you call select various settings using the luenu.
| In this Operating Instructions, the available mode dial selting is shown as lollows. Available SceneSelection For details _ st()p .5 in "Read This First" For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of flmctions is determined by the camera. (X/: you can select the desired setting) ..
I Shootingwith manualadjustment The camera autunmlically at!justs the locus and the exposure, however. }'()it can manually adjust these seltings. I 2 I_JAF_N_ 9B I :x:oL2vz m I Shutterspeed Characteristicsof "shutter speed" Characteristicsof "aperture" (F value) Faster Moving objects appear stopped, Open In-focus range narrows, both backward and fon_ ard. Slower Moving ol!iects appear to flow. You can change the aperture value and shutter speed combination fixed.
| • You may not be able to change shooting • When • Selling tile aperture value and shuuer speed combination depending on your siluations. tile flash mode lhe mode You catt adjust selling is changed, dial lit olher the shutter Program lhan P or turning speed Shift is canceled. off the power cancels Program Shill. manually. @ Select a shutter speed using the jog dial (page 32). You can select a shutter speed from 1/1000 to 30 seconds. @ Shoot the image.
!1 You call manually a{ljust the shutter (_) Selecl a shuller speed using Ihe ® speed jog dial and the aperture values. page 32). _,, Selecl an aperture value using the jog dial lpage 32). Tile difference between Ibe settings and proper exposure.judged by the camera appears as an EV value (below) on the screen. 0EV indicates the vahle judged as the most suitable by the camera. _" (_) Shool Ihe image. _ • The canlcra mainlains lhe selling even when the power is turned o11.
1 "_" Using a histogram Dark Bright A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. Set the mode dial to a. P, S. A or Scene Selection. then press 1[_1 (Screen display switch) repeatedly to display the histogram inside the screen. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side. and a dark image when skewed to the left side. A{ljust the exposure while checking it with the histogram.
I Flexible Spot AF (B) Focuses on an extremely Slllal] sul_lect or a narrow area. Flexible Spot AF lets you shoot in tile desired image composition. • To set file Flexible Spot AF, see lhe kdlowing procedure. • Tbis is usefid when you shoot using a tripod and lfie sut_iecl is ()lit of tile center area, • When shooting a moving subject, take C*lmthat lbe subjecl does not deviale flonl tile range finder fiame. Manual Focus Focuses subject.
1 To set the manual focus @ Press the FOCUS button repeatedly Tile manual focus bar appears. to select _. Peaking - Manual level focus bar 2 Focus range 2 to 90 cm: 5 0.9 Focus range 90 cm to oo : 10 90cm 2 lm 5m ! NCO Focus indicator (yellow: @ Set tbe bar to tbe desired distance • If _ adjustable/white: fixed) with _1/1_ on the control button. flashes, il indicales lhe limilalion of locus adjustment.
I Continuousshooting Select a continuous shooting mode by pressing the [_/BRK button repeatedly. g_ m (8 : The dehmlt setting) Burst ([:_) ExposureBracket (BRK) Records the maximum to the following table) shutter button. • When "Recording" number when of images you disappears, press in succession and hold you call shoot (rel_:r down file next the image. Records a series of three images with the exposure rabies automatically shifted.
1 The maximum number of continuous shots (Units: images) 7M 5 8 5 8 6 II 6M 7 12 3:2 7 12 3M 12 21 9 17 2M 19 35 15 27 VGA I00 I00 16:9 19 35 5M 85 100 15 27 Onthe ExposureBracket • The flash is set to (1) • Tile klcus and white (Flash lorccd balance off). arc ad)usled lot file first inlage, and these settings are also used k)r lhe other images.
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II Menu items For detailsonthe operation_ page43 Menufor shooting(page45) The nlenu items available vary depending are displayed en the screen. on the mode dial position. Only the available (_/: Mode dial position: a P S M available) Scene H COLOR (Color Mode) ",/ ,/ _/ _/ [] _/ _/ V _/ _/ V WB (White Ba[) _/ _/ _/ ,,/ .,/ _/ _i. (RQua[ity) _/ V ",/ V' _/ (Metering Mode) "_/ BRK (Bracket Step) _.
Shootingmenu The defaull seltings You can change & are marked the brighlness Fordetailsonthe operation_ page43 !1 vvilh _. ol the itnage, accompanied by elfects. B&W (B & W) Scls the image to monochromatic Sepia (SEPIA) Sets the image to sepia color color Natural (NATURAL) Sets the image to quiet color Vivid (VIVID) Sets tile image to deep and vivid color Normal • You can select only [B&W] and [Sepia] when shooting movies.
II For detailsonthe operation_ page 43 Adiusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a sitoation, lk)r example, when the colors of an image look stran e. OnePush Set Memorizes tile basic white color which will be used in lOne Push] (_a.,_) mode. (B?._SET ) • This is unable to be selected while charging the flash. One Push (_._._) Adjusts the white bahmce depending on the light source. The white color memorized in [One Push Set] (,=°.SET) mode becomes the basic white color.
Fordetailsonthe operation_ page 43 Selecls a luminous sensitivity. sensitivity v,'ilh unils ul ISO. The larger the number, Ihe higher the 1000 Select a large number 800 shooting a subjecl moving al high speed, or selecl a small number to oblain high image qualily. when shooting | in dark locations or 400 900 100 80 & Auto • For details on tim ISO sensitivity _- page 15 • Note that llle image lends 1o become noisier as lhe ISO sensitivily nunlber increases.
| For detailsonthe operation_ page 43 Selects the frame interval in the Multi Burst tnode (page 41). 1/7.5(1/7.5") • Select Multi Burst with tile [_/BRK button first, set tile desired siting tbr [Interval]. When you select a function other than Multi Burst, this flmclion is unavailable (page 41). 1/15(1/15") 1/30(1/30") Atljusts the amottnt of flash light. 1} +2.0EV Toward +: Makes tile flash level higher. 0EV The amount of flash light that the camera a(ljusts automatically. g -2.
Viewingmenu The defaull seltings Fordetailsonthe operation_ page 43 are marked Selecls the tk)lder centaining "Memery Slick Duo". !1 vvilh _. Ihe image OK Cancel you vvanl to play back when using Ihe camera vvilh See the follewing Cancels Ihe selectien. procedure. (_) Select Ihe desired folder with _/1_ on Ihe cenlrol butten. Select Folder Folder Name:IO2MSDCF Crated: I _N° °[ FJI_: 9 L _ _eK_XT @ Select [OK] with A, then press 0.
| For detailsonthe operation_ page 43 Protects images against accidental erasure. Protect (o--,,) Exit See Ihe Exils Ihefollowing Proteclionprocedure. l_mclion. Toprotectimagesin single-imagemode (_) Display the image you _ant to protect. @ Press MENU to display the menu. (_) Select [_"_] (Protect) with 4/_ on Ihe control button, then press 0. The image is protected and the _ (protect) indicator appears on the image. (_) To protect other images, select the desired image with ,11/I,_,then press 0.
Fordetailsonthe operation_ page 43 | To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press • in step (_) or (_) of"To protect images in single-image tnode." In index mode (!) Select file image for which you want to remove protection in step (_) of "To protect images in index mode." (_) Press • to turn the _ indicator gray. @ Repeat the operation above lk_rall images to be unprotected. (_) Press MENU, select [OK] with I_, and then press •.
| For details on the operation _ page 43 Repeat On Plays back images in a continuous loop. Off Alter all the ends. images ha_e been played back, the slide show hnage Folder All in Ihe selecled fokler. Slick Duo". Plays back all images stored on Ihe Memory Start Cancel See Ihe following 1)l-ocedure. Cancels Ihe slide show. (_) Selecl [lnlel-val], [Repeat] and [hnage] with A/Y/_I/I_ on Ihe conlrol burton. (_) Selecl [Starl] with V/I_, then press @. The slide show starls.
Fordetailsonthe operation_ page 43 • For details on [hnage Size] _ !1 _IU_ 4 in "Read Thi_ Fir;_t" • You cannot change tile si/c of movies or Multi Bursl images. • When you change fiom a small size to a Imge size, the image qualily deleriorales. • You cannot msize tile image size to [3:21 or [16:91. • When you resize a [3:21 or [I 6:91 image, the upper and lower black porlions will be displayed on the image. Rotates a still image. C % Rotates an image. See the following procedure.
1 For detailsonthe operationc_ page 43 Example:Cuttinga movienumbered 101 0002 This section describes :m example of divMing a movie numbered the following file conliguralion. 101 0001 101 0003 2 101 Cutting scene 0002 A. Divide 10l 0002 is divided inlo 101 0004 and 10l 0005. 2 Cutting scene B. lOl 0004 101 0005 Divide I01 3 0005 is divided into 101 0006 101 0007, Deleting scenes A and B if they are unnecessary.
Fordetailson the operation _ page 43 (_ Press • • When cutting (_) (Z) al Ihe desired cutting you want point to adjust using !1 point. tile cutting point, select [_1tl/1111_] (h+ame rewind/lorward) and a_ljust tile "/W. • I1 you warn to change Select [OK] wilh A/V, tile cutting Selecl [OK] wilh A, then poinl, and press press select [Cancel], Tile playback ol lhe movie slarts again, •. •. The movie is cut.
Using _h_Se[ g_ss'gee_ UsingSetupitems You can change Ille default settings using the Setup screen. Mode dial button Control button 1 Turn on the 2 camera. Press MENU to display the menu. 3 After pressing I_ on the control button, go to the i (Setup) setting, then press I_ again. 4 Press _hJV/41/l_ on the The 5 fl'ame ol tile selected ilem control button to select the item you want to set. turns yellow. Press • to enter the setting.
CameraI The del_aull seltings Selects the auto Fordetailsonthe operation_ page56 are marked locus operation !1 wilh _. mode. Single (S AF) Automatically pressed shooting Monitor (M AF) adjusts and held stationary Automatically Continuous (C AF) needed for focusing. hall\_ consmnptkm the focus after AF lock This mode • Battery mode before down.
II For detailsonthe operation_ page 56 Image size and maximum zoom scale using Smart zoom ¸ iiiilililililililililililililililililililililililililililili_i_i_i_ _i_i_i_i!_!_i_i_i_ _!_!_;!_;!_;!_;!_;!_;!_;!_;!_;!_;!_;!_;!_;!_;!_;!_;!_ {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{ {_;_g__i;_ 5M 3M Approx. 2M Approx. VGA Approx. 16:9 Approx. Approx. 14x Approx. 18x 20x Approx. 22x 52x Approx. 57x 17x Approx. 19x 16x • It you press tile zoom bllllOll, tile zoom scale is displayed.
Fordetailsonthe operation_ page 56 !1 • Because it takes about a second unlit tile shuuer clicks, bold lbe camera firnlly lvl prcvenl the ellccls of vibralion. Also, do not let the subject move. • Red-eye reduction may not produce tile desired elllrcts depending on individual dillcrences, to lhe suI_iecL if the subject does not see the pre-slrobe, or olher condilions.
II Camera2 The default Expands settings the center For detai/sonthe operation_ page56 are marked with 8. of the screen double On Off Select the in manual locus mode. Expands Does nol double. expand. timing that the flash strobes. Front Normally, use this setting. Since the flash strobes right ,lfler flae shutter is released, this to the time you release the shutter. lit /I/ Rear (REAR) Used allows you lbr a moving sul_iect, etc.
Fordetailsonthe operation_ page 56 Selects the anti-blur mode. Shooting Activates the anti-blur flmction when pressing Ihe shutter button hall_x ay down. Continuous • When shooling AlwaYs activates the anti-blur function. You can stabilize images even when zooming up a lar subject. movies [Continuous] • BatteJy consunlption is li,ster than in [Shooting] mode. is activated _lect • You can turn off file anti-bhlr fllnction using sel to a.
| Internal MemoryTool This itmn does not appear when a "Memory The dehmlt settings are marked with _. Formats • Note the that internal lornlatting Select The @ Select The 62 IOKI message erases [OK] format all data Cancels with • on the control 'All with Duo" is inserted in the camera. memory. irrevocably Cancel @ Slick For detailsonthe operation_page 56 data •, is complete. in internal then press button, memory O. in the internal nlenlory, including Ihe formalting.
MemoryStick Tool Fordetailsonthe operationc_"page56 This ilem appears unly when a "Menlury Slick Duo" is inserted in the camera. The defaull settings are marked wilh _. Formats the "Memory Stick Duo". A commercially formatted, and can be used immediately. • Note that lormauing images. "Memory Stick Duo" is already irrevocably erases all data on a "Memory Stick Duo", including even protected OK Cancel _¢_ available See the following Cancels Ihe formatting. procedure.
| For detailsonthe operation_ page 56 Changes the folder currently used OK Cancel lk)r recording See file following Cancels changing (_) Selecl [OK] with • on tile control bullon, Tile fokler seleclion screen appears. Select images. REC. Folder procedure. the recording folder. then press _. 1 ] Folder Name:IO2i_SDOF No. of Flies: o Created: I £ os:a4m,_ (_) Selecl the desired folder wilh _1/1_,and [OK] wilh ik, Ihen press 0.
1 Setup1 Fordetailsonthe operation_ page56 !1 The default settings are marked with _. Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with batteries. NormalBright • You can also change Brightens. lhe setting with tile IC31 (Screen display swilch) butlon pressed longer. (----+ lit,i) 5 ill displuy s'_vilc]l) butlon pressed longer. (_ "Re:MThiv Fi:;vl") • Selecting [Brighl] uses up the batlmT chaJge tastm: Selects the brightness of the finder backlight.
II For detailsonthe operation_ page 56 Initializes the setting to the default setting. _0K Cancel t Cancels See Ihe following procedure. Ihe reselting. (!) Select [OK] with • on the control button, then press O. The message "Initialize all settings Ready?" appears. (_) Select IOKI with •, then press 0. Tile settings are reset to tile del, mh setting. • Make 66 sure that lhe power is no[ disconnected during reselling.
2 Setup2 The defaull seltings are marked Fordetai/sonthe operation_ page56 wilh _. Selects the method used to assign file immbers to images. ¢Y Series Reset Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the "Memory Stick Duo" is changed. (When the replaced "Memory Stick Duo" contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Stm_s from 0001 each time the folder is changed.
| For detailsonthe operation_ page 56 Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. DiflL'rent countries and regions use diflcrent TV color systems. If you want to view images on a TV screen, check page 92 for the TV color system of the country or regkm where the camera is used. NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA, Japan). PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe). Sets the date and time.
For details on us,ing a Macinlosh compuler, Viewing images on your computer • Viewing images saved on your computer • Viewing photos organized by date • Editing images Printing images
| depending on tim types of USB devices you are using. • Operations USB llub. The following eiwironment is recommended %r a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for copyingimages OS (pre-instaiied): Microsoft Windm_ s 2000 Professional, Windox_, s Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Prol_:ssional is not ass/ired ill all ellvirolllnellt based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a mulli-boot ellvironlnelll. I.
| Installingthe software (supplied) You can install the software (supplied) using the h)llowing procedure. /I el" Follow the instructions on the • When using Windows 2000/Me, do not connecl file camera to lhe computer belore instMlation. • In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator, screen to complete installation. • When the supplied software is installed, the USB driver is inslalled aulomatically.
| Copyingimagesto yourcomputer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images l?om the camera to your computer as lollows. For a computer with a "Memory slot 2 Insert the sufficiently charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall Stick" socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Remu'_e the "Mmnory Stick Duo" l'ronl the camera aud insert it in the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
/ @ To the _ (USB) jack • For Windows 2b_10/Me. lk_llow the procedure explained in "Stage 3-B: Copying images to a Compuler" on page 74. • For Windows XP. when the wizard screen does not appear automatically, h!llow the procedure explained in "Stage 3-B: Copying images to a Compuler" on page 74. This section describes an example of copying images to a "My [)ocmnents" li_lder.
/ rj Click the check box of unwanted 5 Click the radio button next to images to remove the checkmark [Nothing. so they are not copied, [Next]. with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. then click I'm finished working o- O O The "Picture Name and Destination" screen appears. 4 Select a name and destination for the images, then click [Next]. The "Completing the Scatmer and Camera WizaM" screen appears. 6 Click [Finish]. The wizard screen closes.
/ 4 / Double-click [My Computer] [Removable Disk] _ [DCIM]. 3 Double-click the [My Documents] folder. Then, right-click on the "My Documents" window to display the menu and click [Paste]. • ff the "Removable displayed, €'1 see page Disk" icon is not 99. Double-click the folder where the The image files are copied to the "My Documents" folder. image files you want to copy are stored. • When exists Then, right-click an image file to display the menu and click [Copy].
II This seclion describes the procedure lk)r viewing copied images in the "My [)ocunlents" folder. 1 Click [Start] Perform the procedures listed below belorehand when: • Disconnecting the USB cable • Removing a "Memory Stick Duo" • Inserting a "Memory StickDuo" into the camera alter copying images hom tile internal _ [My Documents]. mell/ory • Turning -0 • oll lhe canlera For Windows (!) Double-click 2000/Me/XP on the tasklray.
/ Movie files: MovoV7NITEI.MPG Index image files thal are recorded record movies: MOVODU1ND.THM The image files recorded wilh your camera are grouped as folders on the "Memory Slick Duo". • For morn inR_rmation 49 and 63. about iolders, when you see pages Example:viewingfoldersonWindowsXP {_ i_ Ny Computer ;±_,_ 3V_ Floppy _ei _ Local Disk _&__.
/ Viewingimagefiles storedon a computerwith yourcamera(usinga "Memory Stick Duo") This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. Whmt an image lile copied to a cmnputer no longer rmnains on a "Mmnory Stick Duo", you can view that inmge again oil the camera by copying the image file (m the computer to a "Memory Stick Duo". • Step l is not necessary if the file name set with yollr canlera tlas not been ctlanged.
Usingthe "Cyber-shot Viewer" (supplied) You can use still images and movies from the camera tnore than ever by taking advantage of the suftware. This sectiutt summarizes the "Cyber-shot Viewer" and gives basic instructiotts. Follow images these steps to import frum the camera. and view Importing images Make sure "Media Check Tool"* is With the "Cyber-shot Viewer" you can: • Inlport images shot with tile camera and display I]leln on the * "Media nlonitor.
/ 3 Import the images. To start importiug [Imporl] button. *" images, click tile Viewing images folders" arranged date on a calendar in "Viewed by shooting (!)Click Ihe [Calendar] lab. Years when images were shol are lisled. By default, images are imported into a %lder created in "My Pictures" that is named with the date of importing. • For inslructkms be ilnported", on changing tile "Folder m rcl_2r 1o page 82, (_)Click file year.
I Hour display Displaying imagesin lull-screen mode screen To display full-screen a slide show mode. click ol current images the W button. in • To list inlages flonl a particular year or month, click that period on the lelt of die screen. 3 Displaying individual images On the hour display screen, double-click a thumbnail It) display the image by ilselfin :1separate window. • You can edit displayed tile ,_ toolbar bLittoll. images • To play or pause tile slide show.
| Updating image registration information Preparing images stored on the computer for viewing To vic'_ thmn, register the folder that contains the images as one of the "Viewed folders". From the [File] menu. choose [Register Viewed Folders...] to display the settings screen lor "Viewed folders" registration. To update image inlormation, choose [Update Database] from the [Tools] menu. • Updating tile database may take a while.
/ UsingyourMacintoshcomputer You can • The copy images supplied Macintosh software to your cow_plller. is not conlpatible with colnputers. 1 Prepare the camera and a Macintosh computer. The lollowing enviromnent reconlmellded for [he Perform the same procedure as that described in "Stage 1: Preparing the camera and the computer" on page 72. is a cemp/ller cemmcled lo can]era+ Recommended environment for copyingimages 2 Connect OS (pre-instaiied): Mac OS 9.1,9.
II Perform the procedures be%rehand when: • Disconnecling listed below file USB cable • Removing a "Memory Stick Duo '_ • Inserting a "MemoJ T Stick Duo" into the camera after copying images hom tile internal nlell/ory • Turning off the camera Draganddropthedriveiconor the icon of the "Memory Stick Duo"to the "Trash" icon. The camera is disconnected from the computer. • If you are using Mac OS X v 10.0. perlorm the proc_$dUl_$ above al_er you have turned your cotllputer oil.
_in_ng s#!/ images Howto print still images When you print im_ges shot in [ 16:9] mode. bolh the camera Printing directly using a "Memory Stick" compliant direclly printer YOu can print images with :l "Memory Slick" compliant For details, see Ilae oper:l/iug insiructiow, supplied with Printing using Io a printer. the priuler. a computer YOn can copy im_ges to _ c' 111ute usi l_, the C}ber-sh sofr_vare in Ihe supplied CD-ROM and print Ihe images.
/ Printingimagesdirectly usinga PictBridge compliantprinter Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. _PictBridge • <'PictBridge" (CIPA: Camera Associalion) is based on lbe (-'IPA standard. & Imaging Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer via a USB connection. When connecting the camera to a printer that is recognized when [USB Commct] is set to [Auto], Stage 1 is unnecessary.
Select the desired printing method with _JV on the control 1 Connect button, then press 0. the camera to the printer. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the fohler. [DPOF image] @To the '_ (USB) jack Prints all the images with a E_f (Print order) mark (page 89) regardless of the displayed image. [Select] USB cable Selects images and prints all tile selected images. (_)Select the image you want to print with "_/l_, then press O. The ,_ mark appears on the selected image.
II • When you choose [Date]. tile date will be inserted in tile order you select (_ _t_p2 in "RededThi_ F_t"). This lhnction may not be provided depending on tile printer. When you connect the camera to a printer. the print menu appears. Select [Cancel] to turn off the print menu. then proceed as lollows. [Quantity] (2) Press _;_ (Index). The index screen appears. When [index] is set to [Off]: Select the number of sheets of :m image that you want to print. The image will be printed as a single image.
!1 Printingat a shop You can take a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo priuting services coulbrming to the DPOF, you can make a _¢ (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect thmn when you print them out at the shop. • You cannot prinl memory at a print camera.
| To cancel, select ICancel] in step 4 or select IExit] in step 8, then press 0. 1 Display the index screen (_ step Select tile images fi'em which you wm_l le remove the mark in step 5, then press Q. 6 in "Read This First"). 2 Toremoveall themarksin thefolder Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select DPOF with -
You can view images on a TV screen by' connecting the camera to a TV. 3 Press [] to turn on the camera. Turn ofl bolh your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV. 1 Connect [] the camera to the TV, button @ To audio/video input jacks Control button @To AN OUT jack hnages shot with the camera the TV screen. Press -
II OnTVcolorsystems If you wmlt to view images on a TV screen. you need a TV with a video input jack the A/V cable. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists lor the TV color systmn of the country or region where the canlera is used. NTSCsystem Bahama lsl:mds. Bolivi:J. C:madm Ceutr:d America. Chile. Colombia. Ecuador. Jamaica. Japan. Korea. Mexico. Peru. Suriu:_m. T:dwan. the Philippines. the U.S.A.. Venezuela. etc. PALsystem Austr:fli:l. Austri:l.
If you experience 0 trouble camera, try the folle'_ving solutions. Checkthe items on pages 94t0 104. I1 :J code such 0 "_vith your as "(-'/E:[:][:]:[:][:]" appe_ws on the screen, see page 105. Removethe batteries, and insertthe batteriesagain after about one minute,andturnonthe power. O Initialize the settings (page 06). 0 ConsultyourSonydealeror localauthorized Sonyservicefacility.
| The battery remaining indicator is displayed • This phenomenon (page 110). indicator is incorrect, or sufficient but the power runs out too quickly, occurs _hen you use the camera battery in an extremely remaining hot or cokl location • The batteries are discharged. Install charged batteries (_ swp 1 in "Read Thi,s Firat'). • The poles of batteries or the terminals of the battery cover are dilly so the batteries arc not charred sufficiently. Clean them with a cotton swab, etc. (page 110).
/ Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free cap_lcity of the internal memory do one of the following: or %lemory Delete unnecessary images (_ step 6 b_ "Read Change the 'Memory Stick Duo". Stick Duo" (page 28). If it is full, This Fi_:st'). • You are using the "Memory Stick Duo" with the write-protect switch, and the sx_itch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 108). • You cannot record images while charging the flash.
| The flash does not work. • The flash is set to ($) (Flash forced off) (_ stU) 5 in "R('ad Thia First '). • You cannot use the flash when: Multi Burst, Burst or Exposure Bracket mode is selected (page 41 ). 1_6(High Sensitivity) or _ (T_ ilight) is selected in the Scene Selection. When the mode dial is set to _. • Set the flash to {g(Flash forced on) when _'__ (Beach), _ (High-Speed Shutter) or [] (Landscape) is selected in the Scene Selection. The close-up (Macro) function does not work. • .
I Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. • The camenl is attempting to increase Ihe visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no efl_ct on the recorded image. The eyes of the subject come out red. • Set [Red Eye Reduction] in Ihe _ (Setup) lilenll to IOn] (page 58). • Shoot the suhject at a distance closer than the recommended shooting distance using the flash (_ step 5 it_ "Read This Fi#:st").
| Color unevenness may appear during video playback. • This is not a malfunction. The recorded images are not affected. Images are not displayed on the screen. • Remove tile A/V cable if the cable is connected (page 91). The image does not appear on the TV screen. • Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to tile color system of your TV (page 68). • Check whether the connection is correct (page 91 ). • The USB cable is connected to the USB jack.
/ Your computer does not recognize your camera. • Turn on tile camera (_ stvp 2 in "Ream This Firat'). • When tile battery le'_el is low, install tile charged batteries use tile AC Adaptor (page 19). • Use tile USB cable lsupplied) (page 73). • Disconnect the USB cable, and connect Storage" is displayed (page 73). (_ stu_ 1 in "Read Thi,_ Fir,_t'), or it again firmly. Make sure that "USB Mode Mass • Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] in the _ (Setup) menu (page 67).
| The image cannot be played back on a computer. • It"you are using "Cyber shot Vie_ er," refer to tile Help. • Consult The image computer. tile computer and sound or solid, are m_lnUl_lCt/ireE are interrupted by noise when you view a movie • You are playing back the movie directly ftom tile intenml nlemory or the "Memory Duo". Copy flae movie to flae hard disk of your computer, then play back the movie hard disk (page 72). on a Stick from tile You cannot print an image.
!1 Cannot record on a "Memory Stick Duo". • You are using the "Memory Stick Duo wilh the write-protect s_ itch, and the sx_itch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position (page 108). • The "Memory Stick Duo" is fill. Delete unnecessary images (_ st_7_ 6 itz "Read Thia Firat'). •lnsert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (page 28) when recording movies wilh the image size set to [640(Fine)]. Cannot format a "Memory Stick Duo".
/ Cannot copy the data on the "Memory internal memory, Stick Duo" or the computer to the • D:_I.on a 'Memory Stick Duo" or :Jcomputer cmmot he copied to the intern.l memory. Also see "PictBridge Images compliant are printed with printer" both edges (as follows) in coi3junction with the following items. cut off. • When you print _,n image shot _xith the im*,ge size set to 116:c;I, hoda edges of the im*,ge m*,y be cut off.
I Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode. • The printer does not provide these functions. Consult tile printer manulacturcr as to _hether tile printer provides these fimctions or not. • The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consuh the printer mantlfactu Fur. " is printed on the date-inserted part of the image. • Images that do not have the recording data cannot be printed _ith the date inserted.
| The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time. • This is not a malfunction. The lens does not move when you turn off the camera. • The batteries are discharged. Replace them _ith charged batteries (_ stU) 1 irl "Read This First") or use the AC Adaptor (not supplied). The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera. • Set the date aM time again (_ stU) 2 i_z"Read This First').
| Warningindicatorsandmessages If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your camera has a selfdiagnosis display. The last two digits (indicated by E]E]) will dillcr depending (m the state of the camera. If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the lollowing corrective actions a li:w times, your camera may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service lhcility. If the following messages appear, lk)llow the instructions.
| Format Cannot create more folders error • Format the media again (pages 62, 63). Memory Stick locked • You are using the 'iVlemorv Stick Duo" with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to tile LOCK position. Set the switch to tile recording position (page Ill8). No memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick • Delete unnecessary images or tiles l_ st,7) 6 in "Read This Fi_:_t'). • The folder _ith a name beginning _ith "999" exists on the "Memory Stick Duo".
II '_ (Vibration • CaIIleFa warning shake []lily Printer error indicator) OL'L'ur due to insufficient light. Use the flash, mm on the anti-blur fimction, or mount the C_ll]]era 640(Fine) on _l tripod to secure the cHlnenl. is not available • (s40(Fine) size movies can be recorded only using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" or set the image size to a size other than [640(Fine)].
O_l_ers Onthe "Memory Stick" A "Mmnory Stick" is a compact, purtable IC recording medium. The types of "Memory Stick" that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation canuut be guarameed for all "Memory Stick" functions. Noteson usinga "Memory StickDuo" (not supplied) • You cannot rccord, edit or delete inlages il you slide the wrile-protect switcll to LOCK with a fine-tipped object.
| • Do not use or s(orc tile "Menlory Stick Duo" under the lollowing conditions: High temperature loca(kms such as the hot in(erior of a car parked in direct sunligb( Locations exposed to direct sunlight Hulnid locations or locations with COlTOsive subslances presenl Noteson usingthe Memory Stick Duo Adaptor(notsupplied) • To use a "Memory Slick Duo' with _L' lVlem
Onthe battery chargerandthe batteries _ Onthebatterycharger • Do not charge _tny other batteries except Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in tim battmT cllarger supplied with your camera. If you try to charge any other ty,_)eof battclT (e.g.
up the batteries fl/lly, and then recharging tllenl should correct the problenl. • If you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries belbm lidly using up the existing charge, the low batte W warning may be displayed sooner than expected. This is called the "memory ellcct. ''1' If Ibis problem occurs, charging the batteries only _lfler using up tile existing cllalge will correct il. * Tile _'menlo W ellcct" - the situation in which the capacity of tile baaery is lemporarily lowered.
II Precautions @ Do not use/storethe camera in the @ Onmoisturecondensation followingplaces II tile camera is brought directly fi'oln a cold to a • In an extlvmely hot, dly or lmmM place In places such as in a car pm'ked in the sun, tile Calnel'a body may become delornled and this nlay cau_ localion, inoislure lnay condense inside or outside the camera, This lnoismre condensation nlay cause _1 nl_dhlllCtion of tile C_llnerm a lllidhlllCtion.
| Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery Insert chm'ged batteries in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall oullet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor (not supplied), and leave tile camera lor 24 hours or more with the power o11.
Specifications Camera [Input andOutputconnectors] [System] A/V hnage device pixel number (Monaural) DSC-H5 Mini jack Video: 1 Vp-p, 7.20 rain (1/2.5 lype) color CCD, Primmy color filter unbalanced, Audio: 327 DSC-H2 klad) Ouq?m %18 rain (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Prilnmy color filter Total OUT jack USB of camera DSC-H5 Approx. jack 75 _L sync negaUve lilY (al a 47 kL_ impedance 2.2 kL! mini-B USB comnmnication Hi-Speed USB (USB 2,0 complianl) 7 4 l0 000 pixels DSC-H2 Approx.
/ Dimensions I13.2x83.0x94.0 rain (4112 inches x3318 inches x 33/4inches) (W/H/D. excluding protrusions) DSC-H5 Mass Approx. 554 g (l lb 3.5 oz) (including two batlcrries, shoulder slrap, adaptor ring. lens hood, lens cap, etc.) DSC-H2 Approx. 537 g (l lb 2.9 oz) (including two batterries, shoulder slrap, adaptor ring. lens hood. lens cap, Microphone Electrel condenser Speaker Dynamic speaker Exif Compatible Prinl PRINT Image Matching elc.
lndex h Battery A/V cable .............................. AC Adaptor ........................... charger _" 9l ................... _tU_ 1 in "Read 1 l0 Viewing O11 a Thi_ camera 19 1 in "Read This vtep 5 in "R_ad Fi; _f " ring ......................... AE/AF lock Beep ..................................... 65 Blur ...................................... 13 Bracket Step ......................... Brightness -'_ _tep .5 in "Read t?if;yl This 47 of linage _tep 5 in "R_ad .......
File Number .......................... 67 hnage size ............................ 16 File storage destination ......... 77 vt_p 4 il_ "Read Thiv Finder Fi£1g" step 5 in "R_ad Fir _t" Incandescent ......................... Thiv 47 Flash ...................................... 46 lorced Flash lorced Flash Level ............................ Flash mode slH_ 5 in "Read Fif _t " Thiv 48 Thiv Sync ............................. Flexible Focus ............................ 39 46 .................
Peaking ................................. PictBridge 40 ............................. Pixel ...................................... Playback Screen Smarl zoom .......................... 86 Changing 16 EVF zoom the display Backlight Indicator _+ _gep 6 itI "Read Fir;It" LCD ........................ Backlighl Sell-diagnosis --_ _g(p 5 in "R_ad Firll" ........ 22 Spot metering ....................... 65 Spol lnelering cross hairs .....45 57 hall\ray down ......... 13 Setup -_.
! W Warning indicators and lnessages ...................... 105 WB ........................................ 46 While 46 balance Windows ....................... compulel, .............. 69 Recolnlllended environlnenl Wrile-prolecl ................... swilch ...........
| Trademarks • C.gb_r_3hoi: is trademmks of Sony Corporation. • "Memo W Stick", _, "Memory Slick PRO"_ MEMORYSTJEK PRO, "memory Stick Duo", MEMORYSTIEK DUO, "Memo U Stick PRO Duo", MEMORY SLIER PRO DUO, "MagicGate", and _*_GICG_TE are lmdemarks of So W Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows arc either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation ill the United Stales and/or other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS arc trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
