4-133-905-12(1) Getting started Shooting/viewing images Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual DSC-H20 Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
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• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. [ Battery charger Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket). For Customers in the U.S.A.
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Table of contents Notes on using the camera ....................................................................... 8 Getting started ................................................................... 10 Checking the accessories supplied ........................................................ 10 Identifying parts ....................................................................................... 11 Charging the battery pack.......................................................................
Deleting images ............................................................................. 36 Deleting images ...................................................................................... 36 Deleting all images (Format) ................................................................... 37 Connecting to other devices ................................................. 38 Viewing images on a TV ..........................................................................
x Notes on using the camera Internal memory and “Memory Stick Duo” media back up Notes on the LCD screen and lens Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the “Memory Stick Duo” media while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the internal memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” media may be damaged. Be sure to make a backup copy to protect your data. extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
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Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE (1) x Using the wrist and lens cap straps Attach the wrist strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.
Identifying parts A (Smile) button B ON/OFF (Power) button C Mode dial D Shutter button H Hook for lens cap strap I Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/ AF illuminator J Lens K LCD screen L Speaker Getting started E For shooting: W/T (Zoom) lever For viewing: (Playback zoom) lever/ (Index) lever F Microphone G Flash M Hook for wrist strap N (Playback) button O Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z Menu off: DISP/ / / P (Delete) button Q MENU button R Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5
Charging the battery pack the battery pack into 1 Insert the battery charger. • You can charge the battery even when it is partially charged. Getting started Battery pack the battery 2 Connect charger to the wall For customers in the USA and Canada Plug outlet (wall socket). If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour after the CHARGE lamp turns off, the charge will last slightly longer (full charge).
x Charging time Full charge time Normal charge time Approx. 330 min. Approx. 270 min. Notes • The table above shows the time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances. • Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).
Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” media (sold separately) 1 Open the cover. Getting started the “Memory Stick 2 Insert Duo” media (sold separately). With the terminal side facing the LCD, insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media until it clicks into place. 3 Insert the battery pack. Insert the battery while pressing the lever in the direction of the arrow. 4 Close the cover.
x “Memory Stick” media that you can use x When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted “Memory Stick Duo” media Images are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 11 MB). To copy images from the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo” media, insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media in the camera, then select MENU t (Settings) t (“Memory Stick” Tool) t [Copy]. x To remove the battery pack Battery eject lever “Memory Stick” media You cannot use a “Memory Stick” media with the camera.
Setting the clock the ON/OFF (Power) 1 Press button. The camera is turned on. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. Getting started ON/OFF (Power) button a setting item with v/ 2 Select V on the control button, then press z. Date & Time Format: Select the date and time display format. Daylight Savings: Select Daylight Savings On/Off. Date & Time: Sets the date and time. Control button Set the numeric value and desired settings with v/V/b/ 3 B, then press z.
4 Select [Go to next], then press z. your desired area with 5 Select b/B on the control button, then press z. Getting started 6 Select [OK], then press z. Note • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date. x Setting the date and time again Press the MENU button, then select (Settings) t (Clock Settings) (page 49).
Shooting/viewing images Shooting images the camera to 1 Set (Intelligent Auto Adjustment), then press ON/OFF (Power) button. To shoot movies, set the mode dial to (Movie Mode) (page 31). ON/OFF (Power) button Shooting/viewing images the camera steady as 2 Hold illustrated. • Move the W/T (Zoom) lever towards T to zoom in, towards W to zoom out. Moving the lever slightly zooms slowly and moving the lever fully zooms fast. the shutter button 3 Press halfway down to focus.
Viewing images the 1 Press button. (Playback) The last image shot is displayed. • When images on the “Memory Stick Duo” media recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in [Folder View] (page 35). x Selecting next/previous image Select an image with B (next)/b (previous) on the control button. Shooting/viewing images (Playback) button Control button x Deleting an image 1 Press (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with v on the control button, then press z.
Using shooting functions Displaying minimum indicators (Easy Shooting) This mode uses the minimum number of settings. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. the mode dial to 1 Set Shooting). (Easy Action How to change Self-Timer Press on the control button t Select [Self-Timer 10sec] or [SelfTimer Off]. Image Size Press MENU t Select [Large] or [Small] from [Image Size].
Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) 1 Press (Smile) button. (Smile) button detecting a smile. 2 Wait When the smile level exceeds the b point Face Detection frame Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Using shooting functions on the indicator, the camera shoots images automatically. When you press (Smile) button again, Smile Shutter ends. • If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image, then returns to Smile Shutter mode.
Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition) the mode dial to 1 Set Auto Adjustment). (Intelligent the camera at the subject. 2 Aim When the camera recognizes a scene, a Scene Recognition icon, (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro) or (Portrait) is displayed on the LCD screen. Scene Recognition icon the shutter button halfway down to focus on the 3 Press subject, then shoot images.
z Shooting two images with different settings and selecting the one you like Press the MENU button, then select (Scene Recognition) t (Advanced) with v/V/b/B on the control button. When the camera recognizes a difficult-to-shoot scene ( (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait)), it changes the settings as follows and shoots two images with different effects.
Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection) The camera detects the face of the subject and focuses on it. You can select which subject takes priority when focusing. 1 Press the MENU button. MENU button (Face Detection) with 2 Select v/V/b/B on the control button t desired mode t z. (Off): Does not use Face Detection. (Auto): Automatically selects and focuses on a priority face. (Child Priority): Detects and shoots with priority on a child’s face.
Shooting close-ups (Macro) You can shoot beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers. (Macro) on the control 1 Press button, then select the desired mode with b/B t z. (Auto): The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close-up. Normally, put the camera in this mode. (Macro On): The camera adjusts the focus with priority on close-up subjects. Set Macro On when shooting close subjects. Note Mode.
Selecting a flash mode (Flash) on the control 1 Press button, then select the desired mode with b/B t z. (Flash Auto): Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight. (Flash On): Flash always operates. (Slow Synchro (Flash On)): Flash always operates. The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light. (Flash Off): Flash does not operate.
Selecting the image size to match the usage The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. Select the image size that matches the way you will view your images. 1 Press the MENU button. MENU button desired size t z.
Note • When you print images shot with 16:9 aspect ratio, both edges may be cut off. x Number of still images that can be recorded (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory “Memory Stick Duo” media formatted with this camera Approx.
the desired mode with 2 Select v/V/b/B on the control button t z. If you want to switch to another scene, press the MENU button. (High Sensitivity): Shoots images without a flash even in low lighting. (Twilight): Shoots night scenes without losing the nighttime atmosphere. (Gourmet): Shoots food arrangements in delicious color. (Beach): Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with the blueness of the water captured more vividly.
Shooting with Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture (F value)). Also you can select various settings using the menu. the mode dial to 1 Set Auto). (Program 2 Press the shutter button. Shooting with a desired exposure (Manual Exposure Shooting) You can shoot at your favorite exposure by manually setting the shutter speed and aperture value. the mode dial to 1 Set Exposure Shooting). (Manual 2 Press z on the control button.
The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera appears as an EV value on screen. 0EV is the value judged as the most suitable by the camera. Note • The flash is set to [Flash On] or [Flash Off]. Shooting movies the mode dial to 1 Set Mode). (Movie Notes • The operating sound of the lens or beep sound of buttons might be recorded while shooting a Using shooting functions 2 Press the shutter button fully down to start recording.
x Image size The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data used per second (average bit rate), the smoother the playback image.
Using viewing functions Viewing an enlarged image (Playback zoom) the (Playback) 1 Press button to display an image, then move the zoom) lever. (Playback The image is enlarged at twice the size, with the center of the image. the zoom scale and 2 Adjust position. (Playback zoom) lever: Move the lever towards T to zoom in, or W to zoom out. v/V/b/B on the control button: Adjusts the position of the zoomed part of the image shown.
Viewing still images with music (Slideshow) the (Playback) button to 1 Press display a still image, then press the MENU button. MENU button Select (Slideshow) with v/V/ 2 b/B on the control button, then press z. [Start] with v on the control button, then press z. 3 Select The slideshow starts. • To end the slideshow, press z. zSelecting background music You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during slideshow.
Selecting the display format (View Mode) Allows you to select the display format for viewing multiple images when using “Memory Stick Duo” media. the (Playback) button to 1 Press display an image, then press the MENU button. MENU button (View Mode) with v/ 2 Select V/b/B on the control button t desired mode t z. Note • When you cannot play back images recorded with other cameras, view the images in [Folder View]. Using viewing functions (Date View): Displays images by the date.
Deleting images Deleting images (Playback) button to 1 Press display an image, then press (Delete) button. (Delete) button v/V on the control button 2 Press to select the desired setting. All in Date Range: You can delete all images in the displayed date range. According to the View Mode, this item will MENU button be [All in This Folder] or [All in Event]. Multiple Images: You can select and delete multiple images. Select the images, press z, and then press the MENU button to delete.
Deleting all images (Format) You can delete all data stored on “Memory Stick Duo” media or the internal memory. If a “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted, all data stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” media are deleted. If no “Memory Stick Duo” media is inserted, all data stored in the internal memory are deleted. 1 Press the MENU button. MENU button Select (Settings) with V on the control button, then press z.
Connecting to other devices Viewing images on a TV 1 Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). To the multi connector To audio/video input jacks Cable for multi-use terminal zViewing images on a HD (High Definition) TV • You can view images recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type2b-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable.
3 Press MENU t (Print) with v/ V/b/B on the control button t desired mode t z. (This Image): Print the currently displayed image. (Multiple Images): Press b/B to display the image, then z. 4 MENU button Select the desired setting item, then [OK] t z. The image is printed. Note • If it was impossible to connect to the printer, be sure to set [USB Connect] under (Main Settings) to [PictBridge].
Using the camera with a computer x Using “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” You can enjoy the recorded images more than ever by taking advantage of the software, and “PMB” is included on a CD-ROM (supplied). There are more functions, in addition to those listed below, for enjoying your images. For details, see the “PMB Guide” (page 42). Import to computer Calendar Media service Uploading the image to the media service. Print CD/DVD Printing images with date stamps.
x Stage 1: Installing the “PMB” (supplied) You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure. When you install “PMB,” “Music Transfer” is also installed. • Log on as Administrator. 1 Check your computer environment. Recommended environment for using “PMB” and “Music Transfer” OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1 CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/editing the High Definition movies: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster/ Intel Pentium D 2.
x Stage 2: Importing images to your computer using “PMB” 1 Insert a fully charged battery pack to the camera, then press the (Playback) button. 2 Connect the camera to your computer. “Connecting…” appears on the screen of the camera. 1 To a USB jack Cable for multi-use terminal • 3 2 To the multi connector is displayed on the screen during the communication session. Do not operate the computer while the indicator is displayed. When the indicator changes to , you can start using the computer again.
x Using the camera with your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. However, “PMB” is not compatible. When images are exported to “Memory Stick Duo” media, view them in [Folder View]. You can install “Music Transfer” on your Macintosh computer. Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for importing images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X (v10.1 to v10.
Changing camera settings Changing the operation sounds You can set the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 Press the MENU button. MENU button (Settings) with V on 2 Select the control button, then press z. (Main Settings) with v/V/b/B on the control button, 3 Select then press [Beep] t desired mode t z. Shutter: Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. High/Low: Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter button.
Using the MENU items Displays available functions for easy setting when the camera is in shooting or playback mode. Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. (Settings) t [Main Settings] t [Initialize] to initialize the settings to the Select default setting. the MENU button to display 1 Press the Menu screen. MENU button the desired menu item 2 Select with v/V/b/B on the control button. During playback, confirm by pressing z.
Item Description White Balance Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. ( Auto/ Daylight/ Fluorescent Light 2, Flash/ One Push/ Cloudy/ Fluorescent Light 1, Fluorescent Light 3/n Incandescent/ One Push Set) Focus Changes the focus method. Metering Mode Sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. ( ( Scene Recognition Multi AF/ Center AF/ Multi/ Center/ Spot AF/1.0 m/3.0 m/7.
x MENU in viewing mode Item Description (Slideshow) Plays back images in succession along with effects and music. (Date List) Selects the playback date list. (Event List) Selects the event group to be played back. (View Mode) Switches the View Modes. (Filter by Faces) Plays back images filtered to meet certain conditions.
Using the (Settings) items You can change the default settings. (Shooting Settings) are displayed only when settings have been entered from shooting mode. the MENU button to display 1 Press the Menu screen. MENU button Select (Settings) with V on 2 the control button, then press z. the desired item with v/V/b/B on the control button, 3 Select then press z. 4 Press the MENU button to turn off the setting screen.
Category (Main Settings) (“Memory Stick” Tool) (Clock Settings) Description Beep Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera. Language Setting Selects the language to be used in menu items, warnings and messages. Function Guide Selects whether or not to display the function guide when you operate the camera. Initialize Initializes settings to their default settings. Demo Mode Sets whether to view a demonstration of the Smile Shutter and Scene Recognition.
Others List of icons displayed on the screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. You can change the screen display using DISP (screen display) on the control button (page 26). When shooting still images A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • The icons are limited in (Easy Scene Selection Shooting) mode.
Display Indication Color Mode C Display Recording folder PictBridge connecting View Mode Playback folder 96 Number of recordable images 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder 100Min Recordable time Filter by Faces Favorites Indication Recording/Playback Media (“Memory Stick Duo” media, internal memory) Protect Print order (DPOF) Changing folder PMB export AF Illuminator Playback zoom Red-eye reduction B Metering Mode Display Indication z AE/AF lock ISO400
D Display Indication Self-Timer C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display Destination Overheating warning Conversion Lens Face Detection Burst/Bracket Management file full AF range finder frame Spot metering cross hair +2.0EV Exposure value 500 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value PictBridge connecting N Playback Playback bar 35° 37’ 32” N 139° 44’ 31” E Latitude and Longitude display Histogram • appears when histogram display is disabled.
Learning more about the camera (“Cybershot Handbook”) “Cyber-shot Handbook”, which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included on the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. • You need Adobe Reader to read “Cyber-shot Handbook”. If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from web page: http://www.adobe.com/ x For Windows users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF). If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook.” 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 48). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. • The battery charge will quickly get used up and the actual remaining battery charge will be lower than the indicator in the following cases: – When you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. – When you use the flash and zoom frequently. – When you repeatedly turn the power on and off. – When you set the screen brightness higher using DISP (screen display) settings.
Viewing images Cannot play back images. • Press the (Playback) button (page 19). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras. • The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection. • You may not be able to play back some images stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” media shot using other cameras.
Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place • • • • In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. In a location subject to rocking vibration Near strong magnetic place In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera.
Specifications Camera [Power, general] [System] Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1, 3.6 V NP-FG1 (sold separately), 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting): 1.1 W Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature: –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Dimensions: 107.3 × 68.7 × 47.1 mm (4 1/4 × 2 3/4 × 1 7/ 8 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass (including NP-BG1 battery pack and “Memory Stick Duo” media): Approx. 279 g (9.
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