User manual SONY CYBERSHOT DSC-HX200V

[. . . ] 4-422-590-11(2) Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual DSC-HX200/HX200V English Learning more about the camera (“Cyber-shot User Guide”) “Cyber-shot User Guide” is an on-line manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. http://www. sony. net/SonyInfo/Support/ 2 Select your country or region. • Check the model name on the bottom of your camera. Checking the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. [. . . ] 1 Press Date & Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. 2 Select a desired language. a desired geographic location by following the 3 Select on-screen instructions, then press z. [Date & Time Format], [Daylight Savings] or 4 Set [Summer Time] and [Date & Time], then select [OK] t [OK]. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. the desired display color and the GPS setting 5 Select (DSC-HX200V only), following the instructions on the screen. • The battery pack will run out quickly when: – [GPS setting] is set to [On] (DSC-HX200V only). Resolution] is set to [High]. an [In-Camera Guide] introductory message is 6 When appeared on the screen, select [OK]. GB 20 Shooting still images/movies W: zoom out T: zoom in Shutter button Mode dial : Intelligent Auto : Movie Mode Shooting still images MOVIE the shutter button halfway down to focus. 1 Press When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. 2 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. Shooting movies the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording. 1 Press • Use the W/T (zoom) lever to change the zoom scale. • Press the shutter button to shoot still images while continuing to record the movie. 2 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. GB 21 Notes • If you use the zoom function while shooting a movie, the sounds of the lens moving and the lever, jog dial, and manual ring being operated will be recorded. The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be recorded when movie recording is finished. • Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes at one time at the camera’s default settings and when the temperature is approximately 25°C (77°F). When movie recording is finished, you can restart recording by pressing the MOVIE button again. Recording may stop to protect the camera depending on the ambient temperature. Viewing images Jog dial W: zoom out T: zoom in Control button (Playback) / (Delete) Select images: B (next)/b (previous) or turn the jog dial Set: z the (Playback) button. 1 Press • When images on a memory card recorded with other cameras are played back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears. x Selecting next/previous image Select an image by pressing B (next)/b (previous) on the control button or by turning the jog dial. Press z in the center of the control button to view movies. GB 22 x Deleting an image 1 Press / (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with v on the control button, then press z. x Returning to shooting images Press the shutter button halfway down. In-Camera Guide This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. MENU / (In-Camera Guide) 1 Press the MENU button. the desired MENU item, then press the 2 Select Camera Guide) button. / (In- The operation guide for the selected item is displayed. • If you press the / (In-Camera Guide) button when the MENU screen is not displayed, you can search the guide using keywords or icons. GB 23 Introduction of other functions Other functions used when shooting or playing back can be operated using the control button, the jog dial or MENU button on the camera. This camera is equipped with a Function Guide that allows you to easily select from the functions. While displaying the guide, try the other functions. Jog dial MENU Control button Function Guide x Control button DISP (Display Setting): Allows you to change the screen display. Shooting/Self-Timer): Allows you to use the self-timer and burst shooting mode. (Flash): Allows you to select a flash mode for still images. x Jog dial You can use the jog dial to change the following setting values: – ISO speed – Shutter speed – Aperture value (F value) – EV • You may not be able to change the setting values depending on the shooting mode. Press the jog dial to select an item. Turn the jog dial to change the setting value. GB 24 In playback mode, you can turn the jog dial to view the next or previous image. x Menu Items Shooting Movie shooting scene 3D Shooting Picture Effect Scene Selection Memory recall mode Easy Mode Defocus Effect Still Image Size(Dual Rec) Still Image Size/ Panorama Image Size/Movie Size/ Movie Quality HDR Painting effect Area of emphasis Color hue Extracted Color Watercolor Effect Illustration Effect White Balance White Balance Shift Select movie recording mode. Shoot a still image with an original texture according to the desired effect. Select a setting you want to recall when the mode dial is set to [Memory recall mode]. [. . . ] • In a location subject to rocking vibration • Near a location that generates strong radio waves, emits radiation or is strongly magnetic place. • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired. Notes on the LCD screen and lens The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99. 99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen. [. . . ]