4-258-974-11(1) Digital Still Camera DSC-HX3/HX5/HX5V Instruction Manual GB © 2010 Sony Corporation
English Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-HX3/HX5/HX5V Serial No. ______________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.
For Customers in the U.S.A. UL is an internationally recognized safety organization. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. [ Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-HX3, DSC-HX5V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. For Customers in Europe Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this DSC-HX5V Digital Still Camera is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.
[ Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
Table of contents Getting started Refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF) on supplied CD-ROM ..............................................................................8 Checking the accessories supplied ....................................8 Notes on using the camera..................................................8 Identifying parts .................................................................12 Charging the battery pack.................................................
Refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF) on supplied CD-ROM For details on advanced operations, please read “Cybershot Handbook” (PDF) on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. Refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” for in-depth instructions on shooting or viewing images and connecting the camera to your computer, printer or TV (page 22).
Functions built into this camera • This manual describes the functions of GPS-compatible/incompatible devices, TransferJet-compatible/incompatible devices, 1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080 50i-compatible devices. – To determine whether your camera supports the GPS function, check the model name of your camera.
GB 10 • Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water enters inside the camera, a malfunction may occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be repaired. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. It may cause the malfunction of the camera. • Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Otherwise, the camera may not properly record or play back images. • Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions.
Notes when playing movies on other devices • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. Movies recorded in AVCHD format with this camera cannot be played by the following devices. – Other devices compatible with AVCHD format that does not support High Profile – Devices incompatible with the AVCHD format • This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording.
Identifying parts A Shutter button B Mode dial C For shooting: W/T (Zoom) lever For viewing: (Playback zoom) lever/ (Index) lever D Flash E ON/OFF (Power) button F (Burst/Bracket) button G Microphone H Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator I Lens J LCD screen K Hook for wrist strap L MOVIE (Movie) button M (Playback) button N Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z Menu off: DISP/ / / O (Delete) button P MENU button Q Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long.
Charging the battery pack the battery pack into the 1 Insert battery charger. • You can charge the battery even when it is partially charged. 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 card (sold separately) 1 Open the cover. the memory card 2 Insert (sold separately). With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. 3 Insert the battery pack. Check the direction of the battery, insert the battery pack while pressing the battery eject lever in the direction of the arrow. Insert the battery until the battery eject lever is locked. 4 Close the cover.
x Memory cards that you can use • The following memory cards are compatible with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards. Operation with all memory cards is not assured. MultiMediaCard is not compatible. Images recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be played back or captured on non-exFAT-compatible computers, AV components, etc., connected to this camera by USB cable.
x When there is no memory card inserted Images are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 45 MB). To copy images from the internal memory to a memory card, insert the memory card in the camera, then select MENU t (Settings) t (Memory Card Tool) t [Copy]. x To remove the battery pack Battery eject lever Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack. x Checking the remaining battery charge A remaining charge indicator appears on the LCD screen.
Setting the clock the ON/OFF (Power) 1 Press button. ON/OFF (Power) button The camera is turned on. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. a setting item with 2 Select v/V on the control button, then press z. Date & Time Format: Selects the date and time display format. Daylight Savings: Selects Daylight Savings On/Off. Date & Time: Sets the date and time. Control button Set the numeric value and desired settings with v/V/ 3 b/B, then press z.
Shooting still images mode dial to 1 Set the (Intelligent Auto ON/OFF (Power) button Adjustment), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Mode dial the camera steady as 2 Hold illustrated. • Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to (T) to zoom in, and to (W) to zoom out. the shutter button 3 Press halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. the shutter button 4 Press fully down. Shutter button AE/AF lock Do not cover with your fingers.
Shooting movies the mode dial to 1 Set(Movie Mode), then ON/OFF (Power) button press the ON/OFF (Power) button. the shutter button fully 2 Press down to start recording. Mode dial Do not cover with your fingers. • You can start recording also by pressing MOVIE (Movie) button. • Do not cover the microphone. MOVIE (Movie) button the shutter button fully down again to stop 3 Press recording. Note • The operating sound of the lens is recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie.
Viewing images the 1 Press button. (Playback) • When images on a memory card recorded with other cameras are played back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears. (Playback) button x Selecting next/previous image Select an image with B (next)/b (previous) on the control button. • Press z in the center of the control button to view movies. x Deleting an image 1 Press (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with v on the control button, then press z.
Learning more about the camera (“Cyber-shot 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. x For Windows users on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM 1 Turn (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Click [Cyber-shot Handbook]. 3 Click [Install]. “Cyber-shot Handbook” from the shortcut on 4 Start the desktop.
List of icons displayed on the screen When shooting still images Display Indication Metering Mode Vibration warning Scene Recognition Burst Shooting Interval Bracket Shooting Bracket Settings • The icons are limited in Easy Shooting mode.
C Display Indication Recording folder 96 Number of recordable images 100Min Recordable time Recording/Playback Media (Memory card, internal memory) Direction (DSC-HX5V only) GPS triangulating status (DSC-HX5V only) AF illuminator Red-eye reduction Flash mode Flash charging D Display Indication Self-timer C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display Destination Overheating warning Face Detection Database file full/ Database file error AF range finder frame Spot metering cross hair Histogram • appears when histogr
Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. x Still images/Panoramic images (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory Size Memory card formatted with this camera Approx.
x Movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for all movie files. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Internal Memory card formatted with this camera memory Approx.
On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (sold separately) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth.
Specifications Camera [System] GB 28 Image device: 7.59 mm (1/2.4 type) Exmor R CMOS sensor Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 10.6 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 10.2 Megapixels Lens: Sony G 10× zoom lens f = 4.25 mm – 42.5 mm (25 mm – 250 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F3.5 (W) – F5.
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: 102.9 × 57.7 × 28.9 mm (4 1/8 × 2 3/8 × 1 3/16 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass (including NP-BG1 battery pack, Memory card): Approx. 200 g (7.1 oz.) Microphone: Stereo Speaker: Monaural Exif Print: Compatible PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible PictBridge: Compatible BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE battery charger Power requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 2 W Output voltage: DC 4.
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