Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera. 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 Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Using the wrist strap Viewing images on a TV Using the internal memory Using with your computer Using the internal memory Printing Using the In-Camera guide Troubleshooting In-Camera Guide Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Useful shooting functions Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing camera settings Useful viewing functions 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...
Background Defocus Precautions / About this camera Program Auto 3D Still Image Contents list Intelligent Sweep Panorama Picture Effect Scene Selection Shutter Speed Priority Shooting Aperture Priority Shooting Manual Exposure Shooting Memory recall mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Viewing images on a TV Viewing burst images Using with your computer Viewing movies Printing Viewing movies Viewing panorama images Troubleshooting Scrolling the panorama images for display Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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...
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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...
Viewing images on a TV Picture Effect Using with your computer Slideshow Delete Printing 3D Viewing Troubleshooting View Mode Display Cont. Shooting Group Precautions / About this camera Protect Contents list Print (DPOF) Rotate Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music Airplane Mode GPS setting (DSC-HX50V) GPS assist data (DSC-HX50V) Dlt. GPS Log Data (DSC-HX50V) Eye-Fi Power Save Version Certification Logo (Overseas model only) Network Settings WPS Push Access point settings...
Disp MAC Address Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Copy File Number Clock Settings Area Setting Date & Time Setting Auto Clock ADJ (DSC-HX50V) Auto Area ADJ (DSC-HX50V) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Changing settings Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Importing images to a computer Printing Disconnecting the camera from the computer Troubleshooting Creating a disc of movies Precautions / About this camera Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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...
Memory card Printing Internal memory Troubleshooting Printing Others Precautions / About this camera Warning indicators and messages Contents list Self-diagnosis display Messages Situations this camera has difficulty handling Situations this camera has difficulty handling Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Recordable time of movies Troubleshooting Using the camera abroad Precautions / About this camera Using the camera abroad Contents list On TV color systems About this camera AVCHD format GPS (DSC-HX50V) License Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Contents list Before Use Contents list Operating the camera Shooting Before Use How to use this User Guide Viewing How to use this User Guide Useful shooting functions Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Useful viewing functions Names of parts Changing settings...
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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...
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Color Saturation Contrast Sharpness Noise Reduction Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot Position Information (DSC-HX50V) GPS Log REC (DSC-HX50V) Register Setting Back to top Useful viewing functions Functions available for each view mode MENU items available for each view mode MENU items (Viewing)
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USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music Airplane Mode GPS setting (DSC-HX50V) GPS assist data (DSC-HX50V) Dlt. GPS Log Data (DSC-HX50V) Eye-Fi Power Save Version Certification Logo (Overseas model only) Network Settings WPS Push Access point settings...
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Copy File Number Clock Settings Area Setting Date & Time Setting Auto Clock ADJ (DSC-HX50V) Auto Area ADJ (DSC-HX50V) Back to top 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) Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA”...
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Number of still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad Using the camera abroad On TV color systems About this camera AVCHD format GPS (DSC-HX50V) License Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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 Returning to a previous page...
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Changing the font size Change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser. For how to change the font size setting, refer to the Help of your web browser. Searching a topic by keyword Enter the keyword in the search window, then click the [Search] button. Returning to a previous page Use the browser’s back button to return to a previously viewed page, or use the breadcrumb trail navigation (A) to display the desired page.
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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. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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...
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(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 Wi-Fi sensor (built-in) Hook for wrist strap MENU button (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button CUSTOM (Custom) button Battery insertion slot...
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HDMI micro jack Tripod receptacle 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.
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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...
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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 Zoom scaling Display Indication Tracking focus AE/AF lock Semi Manual Manual Focus Manual Focus bar Level...
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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...
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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 Recorded date/time of the playback image 9:30 AM Display...
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Exposure value F3.5 Aperture value Direction Airplane Mode GPS information 35˚37´32˝N Latitude and longitude display 139˚44´31˝E Database file full/Database file error Overheating warning Playback Variable speed playback Playback bar 00:00:12 Counter Histogram Volume Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being Viewing dropped. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
However you cannot transfer data on a computer to the internal memory. You cannot transfer images recorded on the internal memory using the Wi-Fi function. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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Troubleshooting Notes Precautions / About this camera (In-Camera Guide) button is not available in Easy Mode. Depending on the selected functions, the operation guide and details may not be displayed. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Selecting an image to be played back Press the right or left side of the control wheel, or turn the wheel to play back the next/previous image. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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Precautions / About this camera Contents list 4. Select the desired item with on the control wheel or by turning the control wheel. 5. Press the MENU button to close the Menu screen. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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Precautions / About this camera Contents list 4. Select the desired item with on the control wheel or by turning the control wheel. 5. Press in the center of the control wheel to execute the function. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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...
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[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. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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...
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The contrast between the subject and the background is poor. The subject is seen through glass. The subject is moving quickly. There is reflective light or shiny surfaces. The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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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 Enlarges images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can Useful shooting functions enlarge images up to 30×.
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When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]. When [Backlight Correction HDR] or [Advanced Sports Shooting] mode is selected in Scene Selection. The Face Detection function does not operate when you use other than the optical zoom. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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...
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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...
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[Digital quality deterioration occurs Zoom]: [Off] [Digital To zoom in to the maximum scale Zoom]: [On] Notes [Clear Image Zoom] is not available while recording movies. The camera zooms slowly while recording movies. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
You cannot switch [On] or [Off] for Smile Shutter during movie recording. When the (Movie Mode) is set and the camera is on [Standby], you cannot use [Smile Shutter]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions...
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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...
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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 1.
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Related Topic Advanced mode Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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 Viewing images with the optimal settings.
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In low light conditions such as night scenes, set [Flash] to [Off] to achieve the optimal effect of the overlaid images. Related Topic Scene Recognition Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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...
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Approach the subject until you are within the recommended shooting distance. Separate the subject and the background. Shoot after focusing on the subject. Related Topic Defocus Effect Tracking focus Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Related Topic Viewing images on a TV Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
The 3D images are played back as standard still images on this camera. Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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 Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. The camera also automatically detects people’s faces or moving subjects.
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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.
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There is too much camera shake. Related Topic Scrolling the panorama images for display Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Panorama Shooting Scene Picture Effect Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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 1.
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(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].
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(Movie Mode), you cannot set the Picture Effect. Related Topic HDR Painting effect Area of emphasis Color hue Extracted Color Illustration Effect Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Panorama Shooting Scene Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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 1.
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(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.
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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.
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To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended. Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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. 1.
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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. Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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.
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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. Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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.
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Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Check the indicators on the screen before shooting. Related Topic Register Setting Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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If the camera is rotated, the horizontal or vertical orientation of the image is determined and the image Printing being played back is automatically rotated. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to T side ( ) to zoom in, W side ( ) to zoom out. To save enlarged images You can save an enlarged image by using the trimming function. Press MENU [Retouch] [Trimming (Resize)]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
, then the desired month. To view images in selected date in index mode, select the date and press To cancel the calendar display and return to an index screen, select , then press Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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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. Viewing You can also delete images from the MENU button. [Details] 1.
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 You can select the playback method for continuous (burst) shots when [View Mode] is set to [Date View] Useful shooting functions and [Display Cont.
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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. Shooting Group Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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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 1. Switch to playback mode. Useful shooting functions 2.
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(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.
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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)]. Related Topic View Mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to the W side to display the whole image again. Notes A panoramic image recorded in [High Resolution] size requires a longer time to scroll than a normal size panoramic image. Related Topic Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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 Functions available in Scene Selection Useful shooting functions...
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 In the table below, a check mark indicates settings that can be changed, while –...
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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 indicate the available modes. (Still...
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Focus Metering Mode Cont. Shooting Interval Bracket Setting Scene Recognition Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection* 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...
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(Manual Exposure Shooting). Notes When the above shooting modes are registered and recalled in (Memory recall mode), the conditions for whether settings can be changed or not remain the same as in the above table. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
However, if the target of the tracking focus is a specified face, the camera keeps tracking on that face even if the face disappears from the screen. Related Topic Face Detection Functions available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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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 (Display Setting) on the control wheel. Useful shooting functions 2.
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Viewing vertical orientation images Rotating still images Shooting/viewing in [iSweep Panorama] When [Display Cont. Shooting Group] is set to [Display Main Image Only] The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Flash Before Use Flash Operating the camera Shooting 1. Press the (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash. Viewing When the flash unit is not raised, the flash mode is set to (Off) automatically.
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Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
If you switch the camera mode to Intelligent Auto mode or turn off the camera, the settings you changed are reverted to the default settings. When you set Photo Creativity in Superior Auto mode, overlaying images are disabled. Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode Picture Effect Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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When the internal memory or a memory card is full, the burst stops. When you perform continuous shooting or bracket shooting, [VGA] image size will be set while recording on internal memory. Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode Cont. Shooting Interval Bracket Setting Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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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 (Cont. Shooting/Self-Timer) on the control wheel. Useful shooting functions 2.
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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. Shooting Interval Bracket Setting Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list For details on registering settings, see “Custom Button.” [Details] Related Topic Custom Button Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto mode. This function lets the camera automatically Precautions / About this camera recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. Contents list Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Allows you to shoot a panoramic image with a desired picture effect (Picture Effect) added. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Related Topic Troubleshooting Picture Effect MENU items available for each shooting mode Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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(Memory recall mode) after completing the shooting settings, the registered settings are given priority and the original settings may become invalid. Check the indicators on the screen before shooting. Related Topic Memory recall mode Register Setting Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
(if selected) with [All]. [View Mode] is set to [Date View] when using a memory card. Use GPS function (DSC-HX50V): You can select the setting for [GPS setting] on the MENU screen in Easy Mode. For details on the function, see [GPS setting].
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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.
Select weak, medium or strong for effects that emphasize color, etc. (Medium) Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer (High) Printing Troubleshooting Related Topic Precautions / About this camera Picture Effect Contents list MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Sets area of emphasis in the middle. (Middle) Printing Sets area of emphasis to the right. (Right) Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Precautions / About this camera Contents list Notes It is recommended that you shoot a test image in advance for some subjects. Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Extracts yellow only. (Yellow) Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Notes Images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject. Contents list Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Adds a strong, medium or weak Illustration effect. (Medium) Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer (High) Printing Troubleshooting Related Topic Precautions / About this camera Picture Effect Contents list MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Select a weak, medium or strong Background Defocus effect. (Mid) Viewing images on a TV (High) Using with your computer Printing Related Topic Troubleshooting Background Defocus Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Using with your computer (High) Printing Troubleshooting Notes Precautions / About this camera The [Soft Skin Effect] may not be visible depending on the subject. Contents list Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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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 Functions that can be set with the smartphone Useful shooting functions You can shoot still images and movies by controlling the camera remotely by a smartphone.
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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.
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Select [Off] or [Auto]. Self-Timer Select [Off], [2sec] or [10sec]. Select [Off], [Review Only] or [Review, Save Image]. Review If you select [Review, Save Image], you can also save still pictures on your Check smartphone. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
To transfer images to another computer, use a USB cable to connect the camera to the personal Precautions / About this camera computer, then operate the camera with “PlayMemories Home”. Contents list Related Topic WPS Push Access point settings Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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When [Movie Size] is set to [VGA] Contents list For prints up to A3(11×17”) 11M Level For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6”) or 13×18 cm(5×7”). Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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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 3D Still Image Size Useful shooting functions...
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If you cannot print panoramic images recorded in [High Resolution] size due to the large size, use the resize function in the software “PlayMemories Home”. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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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 The larger the size of the movie image, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data Viewing used per second (average bit-rate), the higher the image quality.
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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. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Notes If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > ISO Before Use Operating the camera Shooting Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Manual Exposure Shooting, Shutter Speed Viewing Priority Shooting, Aperture Priority Shooting, Program Auto or [Advanced Sports Shooting] in Scene Selection.
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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. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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 Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions.
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Do not shake or strike the camera while [One Push Set] is in progress. When flash mode is set to other than [Auto] or [Off], the white balance is adjusted to the condition with the flash emitting. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
B (Blue) and A (Amber) provide fine adjustments in the color temperature. If you set the [White Balance Shift] to [On] for the previously set correction value, it can be recalled. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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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 You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus Useful shooting functions mode.
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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.
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MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera (Spot) Contents list Notes In movie mode, the setting is fixed to [Multi]. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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In slow shutter speed conditions, the burst of shots per second may be decreased. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Related Topic Cont. Shooting Settings MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
You cannot select [White Balance] when the mode dial is set to (Scene Selection). Related Topic Cont. Shooting Settings Self-Timer Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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 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.
If the eyes are closed in both images, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed. * except when the flash strobes/when the shutter speed is slow. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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...
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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. Related Topic Smile Detection Sensitivity MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Using with your computer Notes Printing Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Related Topic Contents list Smile Shutter MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
During Smile Shutter shooting, [Face Detection] is automatically set to [Auto] even if it is set to [Off]. Related Topic Tracking focus Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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.
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Adjusts the vividness of the image. (Standard) Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Related Topic Troubleshooting MENU items available for each shooting mode Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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Adjusts the contrast of the image. (Standard) Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Related Topic Troubleshooting MENU items available for each shooting mode Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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Adjusts the sharpness of the image. Changing settings (Standard) Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Related Topic Troubleshooting MENU items available for each shooting mode Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Notes Depending on the settings at the time of recording, the Noise Reduction level cannot be adjusted. Precautions / About this camera Contents list Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
When the Anti Blink function is set to [Auto] but only images with the subject’s eyes closed are recorded, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed on the screen. Shoot again as necessary. Related Topic Scene Selection MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
If you change the setting for [Movie SteadyShot], the angle of view will change. Printing Troubleshooting Related Topic Precautions / About this camera Shooting movies Contents list MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > Position Information (DSC- HX50V) Before Use Operating the camera Position Information (DSC-HX50V) Shooting Viewing The GPS triangulating status can be checked. Set the camera to triangulate when the position information is being displayed.
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Sony does not collect location information and routing information. Contents list To display location information and routing information as a map on a computer, Sony provides data of location information and routing information to Google Inc. Related Topic Dlt.
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 Allows you to register up to 3 often-used modes or camera settings in the camera. You can recall the Useful shooting functions settings using [Memory recall mode].
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Memory recall mode Memory recall mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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— — — — Shooting Group) (Protect) Print (DPOF) — — — — — (Rotate) (In-Camera Guide) (Settings) Notes Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect to the camera, reset the connection information by pressing MENU (Settings) (Network Settings) [SSID/PW Reset]. After resetting the connection information, you must set a smartphone. [Details] Related Topic Wi-Fi Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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 If the camera and TV are not connected using an HDMI cable, you can view images on a network- Viewing enabled TV by transferring the image from the camera.
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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]. Related Topic WPS Push Access point settings Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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To transfer images to another computer, use a USB cable to connect the camera to the personal computer, then operate the camera with “PlayMemories Home”. Contents list Related Topic WPS Push Access point settings Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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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. Viewing The original image is retained. 1.
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Movies Images displayed in a burst group Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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Adds illustration-like effects to images by emphasizing the contours, etc. Printing (Illustration) Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Notes Contents list You cannot use [Picture Effect] for the following images: Panoramic images 3D images Movies Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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 Images are automatically played back in succession. Useful shooting functions 1.
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Plays a slideshow of all the images in order. This Plays a slideshow of images with the currently selected date range when View Mode is Date [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.
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Notes In Easy Mode, you can select from [1 image] or [All]. When the internal memory is used to record images, View Mode is set to Folder View. Related Topic Deleting images Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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(3D Viewing) Useful viewing functions Changing settings Related Topic Viewing images on a TV Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
2. Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to W side ( ) repeatedly until the Calendar is displayed. Select , then select the month you want to display. Select the date and press to view images of the selected date in index mode. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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Printing Only) Troubleshooting Plays back all burst images one at a time. (Display Precautions / About this camera All) Contents list Related Topic Viewing burst images Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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To cancel the protection Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by pressing as the same procedure to protect it. The indicator disappears, and the protection is released. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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Clearing the DPOF mark Select the image to clear the DPOF registration, then press in the same procedure as when making mark. The mark disappears and the DPOF registration is cleared. Related Topic Printing still images Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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Images displayed in a burst group You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
WEB uploads and e-mail attachments. No discs can be created from MP4 movies, Precautions / About this camera even if you use the software “PlayMemories Home.” Contents list Related Topic AVCHD format Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame. The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
On Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Changing settings Off Does not display the grid lines. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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 [Clear Image Zoom] allows you to enlarge the image with close to the original image quality when shooting still images.
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16:9(15M) Approx. 60× 16:9(2M) Approx. 162× Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
When [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]. In [Photo Creativity] When (Backlight Correction HDR) or (Advanced Sports Shooting) mode is selected in Scene Selection. The Face Detection function does not operate in the range of [Digital Zoom]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
If [Wind Noise Reduct.] is set to [On] even though the wind is not blowing strongly, the recorded sounds other than the wind may be hard to hear. Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Viewing images on a TV Records surrounding sounds at actual level. Suitable for recording rich sound such as music at a concert. Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
In 3D shooting mode When (Background Defocus), (Anti Motion Blur), (Night Scene), (Hand-held Twilight), (High Sensitivity), (Gourmet), (Pet), (Fireworks) or (Advanced Sports Shooting) mode is selected in Scene Selection. When Smile Shutter function is activated. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
[Blink Alert] desired mode Useful viewing functions Changing settings Auto Displays/hides the “Blinked eye detected” message. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
If you shot images with the date once, you cannot delete the date from the images later. The dates are doubly printed, if you set the camera to superimpose the dates when printing. The recorded time of the image cannot be superimposed on the image. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
(Shooting Settings) [Expanded Focus] desired mode Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Expands/Does not expand approximately 2×. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Sets the Smile Shutter. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Notes [Custom Button] is not available in Easy Mode. Contents list During playback, the CUSTOM button function is fixed to [Send to Smartphone]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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Viewing images on a TV Displays the image on the screen in high image quality. The battery power may High Using with your computer decrease faster. Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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Turns on the beep/shutter sound when operation buttons in addition to the shutter button Changing settings are pressed. Viewing images on a TV Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
The screen grows dark if you do not operate the camera while the power is on. When the high-temperature indicator ( ) is displayed, the screen may grow dark regardless of the Using with your computer settings. [Details] Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
(Settings) (Main Settings) [Language Setting] desired mode Useful shooting functions Back to top 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...
Black Useful viewing functions Sets the background color of the screen. White Changing settings Pink Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
During a demonstration, if the number of images saved in the internal memory increases, the camera may automatically delete the images. It is recommended to make a backup copy of the images on the internal memory before a demonstration. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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Resets all settings to default settings. Network Using with your computer Resets all network settings. Settings Printing Troubleshooting Notes Precautions / About this camera Be sure not to remove the battery pack while initializing. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
[Function Guide] desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Displays/hides the function guide. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Printing Notes Troubleshooting If you cannot display the screen properly with the [Auto] setting, select either [1080i] or [1080p] depending on the TV to be connected. Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
You can perform the operation of the camera with the remote controller of your TV by connecting your camera to a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Related Topic Contents list Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
If Device Stage* does not appear when connecting the camera to a Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer, set [USB Connect Setting] to [Auto]. * Device Stage is a menu screen to manage connected devices, such as a camera. (Function of Windows 7 or Windows 8) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Disables USB power supplied function even if you connect the camera to a device such as a computer using a micro USB cable. Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Useful viewing functions 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files. Changing settings Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
[Empty Music] [OK] Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Related Topic Changing settings “Music Transfer” Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
When you board an airplane, etc., you can set whether to disable all the settings using functions related Viewing to GPS (DSC-HX50V) and Wi-Fi. If you set [Airplane Mode] to [On], an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen.
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 The built-in GPS sensor of this camera acquire the information on location, and record it on images.
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Your camera is receiving a GPS signal, and can acquire location Triangulating information. Related Topic Position Information (DSC-HX50V) GPS assist data (DSC-HX50V) Auto Clock ADJ (DSC-HX50V) Auto Area ADJ (DSC-HX50V) GPS (DSC-HX50V) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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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 The time for the GPS acquiring location information can be shortened by taking in GPS assist data. The Viewing state of GPS assist data can be checked on the camera.
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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].
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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 Sets whether to use the upload function of an Eye-Fi card (commercially available), when you use the Eye-Fi card with this camera.
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Memory Mode” turned off. For details on setting “Endless Memory Mode”, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Does not use the Auto power-off function. Contents list Notes The camera does not enter Power Save under conditions such as during a slideshow, when recording movies or when the camera is connected to a computer. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Version] Useful shooting functions Back to top 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...
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1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Certification Logo] Useful shooting functions Back to top 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...
In such cases, change the location of the Precautions / About this camera camera or move the camera closer to the access point in. Contents list Related Topic Access point settings Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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 You can register your access point manually. Useful shooting functions Before starting the procedure, check the SSID name of the access point, security system, and Useful viewing functions...
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Screen Functions names The characters you entered are displayed. If you input characters exceeding the set (1) Input box number of characters, is displayed on the screen. Switch Each time you press , character types are switched among alphabet letters, character numerals and symbols.
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For input method, refer to “How to use the keyboard.” [Details] Useful viewing functions Changing settings Related Topic Viewing images on a TV WPS Push Using with your computer Access point settings Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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After resetting the connection information, you must set a smartphone. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Related Topic Printing MENU items (Viewing) Ctrl with Smartphone Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
1. MENU (Settings) (Network Settings) [Disp MAC Address] Useful shooting functions Back to top 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...
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Changing settings [OK] Viewing images on a TV Notes Using with your computer Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images. Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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Troubleshooting Up to 4,000 images can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new Precautions / About this camera folder is automatically created. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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You cannot select a folder with a number that has only “ MSDCF” or “ ANV01” Using with your computer as a recording folder. Printing You cannot move recorded images to another folder. Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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If a folder contains protected images or files that cannot be played back by the camera, images Printing other than these images are deleted and the folder will remain. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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The data will be copied to the recording folder that is currently being used, with a number one higher than the largest data number in that folder. [Details] Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder contains a Reset Using with your computer file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Summer Time using DSC-HX50V Sets the area in which you are using this camera. If [Auto Area ADJ] is set to [On], the camera adjusts the area automatically when the area changes.
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Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format. Printing Summer Time You can select Summer Time [On]/[Off]. Troubleshooting Date & Time You can set the date and time. Precautions / About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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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.
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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 Viewing information.
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“PhotoTV HD” allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors. When the camera is connected to a Sony TV compatible with Video A mode using an HDMI Cable, your TV is automatically set to the picture quality suitable for still images. When the setting of the TV is set to Video, the picture quality is set to that suitable for movies.
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TV are connected by an HDMI Cable (sold separately). Open the jack cover all the way when inserting the HDMI Cable into the camera. Related Topic Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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[CTRL FOR HDMI] [Off]. When the camera is in Easy Mode, SYNC MENU does not appear on the TV. Open the jack cover all the way when inserting the HDMI Cable into the camera. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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 Before Use Operating the camera Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Shooting Viewing You can view 3D images recorded on the camera in 3D format by connecting the camera to a 3D TV...
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TV are connected by an HDMI Cable (sold separately). Open the jack cover all the way when inserting the HDMI Cable into the camera. Related Topic 3D Viewing Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
(high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0). When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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You can upload images to a network service. (An internet connection environment is required.) Using with your computer You can import photos and movies recorded with location information to a computer and enjoy viewing them with a map which shows their shooting location (DSC-HX50V only). Printing For other details, see (PlayMemories Home Help Guide).
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1. Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL, then click [Install] [Run]. Useful viewing functions www.sony.net/pm 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Changing settings When the message to connect the camera to a computer is displayed, connect using the micro Viewing images on a TV USB cable (supplied) (A).
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To start “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” from the Start menu, select [Start] [All Programs] [PlayMemories Home] [PlayMemories Home Help Guide]. Windows 8: select the [PlayMemories Home Help Guide] from [Help] in [PlayMemories Home]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Printing [Download Music], and connect the camera to the computer. For other details, see the help in “Music Transfer”. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Related Topic Contents list Download Music Empty Music Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Note The available software varies depending on the area. Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Related Topic Precautions / About this camera Send to Computer Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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When connecting the camera to a computer using the micro USB cable, power feeding from the Troubleshooting computer starts if [USB Power Supply] is set to [On]. ([On] is the default setting.) Precautions / About this camera Related Topic Contents list USB Connect Setting LUN Setting Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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PC, it may destroy the image file or playback may become impossible. Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies on the camera’s memory card from a PC. Sony bears no responsibility for the result of operations of this type.
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Mac computer, and the camera is disconnected from the computer. Contents list The disconnect icon may not appear when you use a Windows 7 computer. In this case, you can disconnect the camera from the computer without following the above steps. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
High-definition You can play a high-definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format image quality playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player and a PlayStation 3. You (HD) (AVCHD cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players. disc)
For detailed operations, see “PlayMemories Home Help Guide.” Notes To create a Blu-ray disc from movies recorded in [AVC HD 28M (PS)], you need to use device that is compliant with an AVCHD format Ver. 2.0. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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Troubleshooting Notes Precautions / About this camera When you print still images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off. You cannot print panorama images depending on the printer. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
3. Initialize the settings. Changing settings [Details] 4. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Viewing images on a TV Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal Using with your computer memory, music files may be checked.
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This happens when you charge the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold location. Charge the battery pack within the proper charging temperature range of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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 If images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera, Useful shooting functions 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].
[Scene Recognition] is set to [Advanced]. [Details] The camera makes a sound. When you shake the camera, the camera makes a rattling sound because the image-stabilizing lenses or manual focus lenses move. It is not a malfunction. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Check whether the connection is correct. [Details] The 3D images do not appear on the TV even though the camera is in [3D Viewing] mode. Check that the TV is set to display the 3D images. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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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 Depending on the radio wave conditions, the wireless access point may not appear on the camera. Useful shooting functions Move the camera closer to the wireless access point.
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If the battery level is low, shooting with [Ctrl with Smartphone] may terminate prematurely. Charge the battery pack before use. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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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 Set [GPS setting] to [On]. [Details] Useful shooting functions Your camera may not be able to receive radio signals from GPS satellites because of obstructions.
Use “PlayMemories Home” to play images stored on a PC with this camera. Use the application bundled with the Mac to play back the images. Register the image in the Image Database File and play in [Date View]. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera. Printing Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Using with your computer Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to the internal memory. Printing This feature is not available. Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
The 3D images displayed on the camera are MPO files, but the images to be printed are JPEG files, so in some cases, the images to be printed out are not the same as the ones displayed on the screen. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
24 hours or more with the power left off. The date or time is incorrect. The Area Setting is set to a different location than your current location. Change the setting by MENU (Settings) [Clock Settings] [Area Setting]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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A camera malfunction has occurred. Initialize the camera, then turn the power on again. [Details] E:94: There is a malfunction when writing or deleting data. Repair is required. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be prepared to give all numbers in the error code beginning from the E.
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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 The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately. Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there are still 5 minutes to 10 minutes Changing settings of remaining battery time left.
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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.
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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.
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Recording has stopped due to a rise in temperature while recording a movie. Please wait until the temperature goes down. When you record movies for a long time, the camera temperature rises. In this case, stop recording movies. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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 The camera cannot take full advantage of some features under certain circumstances. When shooting under the following conditions, either recompose the shot or change the shooting mode, Useful shooting functions then shoot the images again.
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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 Do not use/store the camera in the following places Useful shooting functions On operating temperatures Useful viewing functions...
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The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera.
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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. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Using with your computer Insert a charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the Printing power off. Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions / About this camera Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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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 Remaining battery charge Useful shooting functions How to store the battery pack Useful viewing functions...
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The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used. Compatible battery pack The NP-BX1 (supplied) can be used in compatible Cyber-shot models. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this camera. Do not connect with other electronic devices. Viewing Doing so may cause a malfunction. Also, make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. If the charge lamp of the camera flashes during charging, remove the battery pack being charged, Useful shooting functions and then insert the same battery pack into the camera securely again.
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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) “Memory Stick” media Useful shooting functions When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...
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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.
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“M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size, you might not be able to remove it from the camera. Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” media within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand. Troubleshooting Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. Precautions / About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
19000 36000 Precautions / About this camera Contents list Notes When an image shot with other cameras is played back on this camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
When you record a fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording. The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or the image quality/size settings. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction. Useful viewing functions 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...
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, Printing etc. Troubleshooting PAL-M system Precautions / About this camera Brazil Contents list PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
*2 720p specification A high definition specification which utilizes 720 effective scanning lines and the progressive system. *3 Data recorded in AVCHD format other than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camera. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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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 On GPS Viewing As the positions of GPS satellites vary constantly, it may take longer to determine the location or the...
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We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Licenses (in English) are recorded in the internal memory of your camera. Establish a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer to read licenses in the “PMHOME” - “LICENSE” folder. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
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Alliance. DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks of Digital Living Network Alliance. “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc. In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers.