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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 User's Manual / Troubleshooting

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  • Page 2 To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION¸ T O R_aUCErl_ RISKOF FI _CTRICSHOCK¸ aO NO__EMOW COW_ _0_ BACK). This sylnbol is intended alert lhe user to file presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Cleaning For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating Unplug tile set fl'om tile wall oullet belore the appliance, and keep this manual for cleaning or polishing il. Do not use liquid cleaners luture reference. or aerosol cleaners.
  • Page 4 Safety Check Lightning For added protection tor this set during a lightning Upon completion of any sel_ ice or repairs to tile storm, orwhen it is lelt unattended and unused lor set, ask the sel's ice technician ro/llhle to perfi)rnl long periods ol time, unphlg it l_'oln tile wall salety checks (as specified by file lllanulacturcr)

  • Page 5: Readthis First

    RegulatoryInformation envirollnlenl returlling your used l'echargeable batteries to the collection and recycling Declaration of Conformity Iocalion nearest you. Trade Name: SONY Model No.:DSC-H5 For more intormation regarding recycling Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. rechargeable balleries, call toll flce 1-800-822-8837, or visit bltp://www.rbrc.org/...
  • Page 6 Tile electromagnetic fields at tile specific plug witllout the filse cover. If you should lose the Ii+cquencies intfilence tile picture and sound ItlSe cover, please conlacl your nearcsl Sony of this camera. service slalion. Notice II static electricity or electronlagnetisln causes...
  • Page 7 Noteson usingyourcamera Types of "Memory Stick" that can be remove them fl+Oli] y our canlera, then store thenl in a cooh dry place. This is to maintain the used(notsupplied) batteries+ flmctions (page 110). The IC recording nmdimn used by this •...
  • Page 8 Inlormation Technology Industries • Using tile canlera in sandy or dusty' locath)ns Association). nlay cause lnalfllnclions. • Playback of images recorded with your camera • If HlOiSturc condensaflon occurs, renlove on other equipmem and playback of images before using the calnera (page 112).
  • Page 9 Forfull useof the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily Get more friendly with your camera • Shoot with your li_vorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual exposure shooting) -.+ page 33 • EI_joy various shooting/playback using the menu --_ page 43 •...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Read this first .................... Notes on using your camera ..............Basic techniques for better images ............Focus Focusing on a subject successfully ........... Exposure Adjusting the light intensity ............Color On the effects of lighting ..............Quality On "image quality"...
  • Page 11 Viewing menu .................._-1 (Folder) (Prolecl) DPOF e[_ (Print) (Slide) --_ (Resize) _: (Rotale) "_ (Divkle) (Setup) Trimming Using Setup items ................Camera 1 ..................AF Mode Digital Zoom Function Gukle Red Eye Reduclion AF llluminalor Auto Review Camera 2 ..................Expanded Focus Flash Sync.
  • Page 12 Enjoying your Windows computer ............Installing the software (supplied) ............Copying images to your computer ............Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo") ................Using the "Cyber-shot Viewer" (supplied) ..........Using your Macintosh computer .............

  • Page 13: Basic Techniques For Better Images

    This section describes the basics so you e_joy your camera. It tells to use various camL_ra f/inctions Stlch as till • mode dial (page 33), .jog dial (page 32), tile menus (page 43), so on. FO_IIS Focusing on a subject successfu//y the shutter button balrM'ay down, the camera ad usls the locus automatically Remember to press the shutler button only hallway down.

  • Page 14: Exposure Adjusting The Light Intensity

    Shutter speed = Length of time Ihe cmnera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO = Recording sensitivity Overexposure The exposure is automatically set to the = too much light proper value in the auto adjustment mode. Whitish image However.
  • Page 15 Hints for adjustingthe exposure(EV) When shooting a whitish uvurall image such as a backlit su[_iect or a suowy scene The camera judges that the Adjust in the + direction subject is bright so that the exposure is darker. When shooting a darker overall unage The camera judges that the Adjust in the -...

  • Page 16: Color On The Effects Of Lighting

    Example: Thecolorofanimageaffected bylightsources Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent The colur tones are adjusted automatically in the m,tu ac{justment mode. However. you can a@lst color tones manually with [White Ball (page 46). On "image qua/ity" and "image size" :>of a collection of small dots called pixels. ins a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in line detail.
  • Page 17 Selecting the image size for use (--* step 4 in "Read This First'_ Pixel Example: Printing Many pixels (Fine up to A3 size (DSC- inlage quality H5)/A4 size (DSC- large tile size) Few pixels (Rough inlage quality but Exalnple: An attached small tile size) image to be sent by e- mail...

  • Page 18: Identifyingparts

    Identifyingparts See the pages in parentheses lot details of operation. POWER lamp (_ swp 2 in "Read This [] [] (Playback) button (4 stU) 6 in FM_t") "Read This First") Mode dial (33) [] FINDER/LCD button (_ step 5 in [_/BRK button (41)
  • Page 19 [] For shooting: Zoom (W_) button [] Tripod receptacle (bottom) (_ step 5 in "Read Thi,r Firs't') • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable For viewing: (_/_ (Playback zoom) firmly secure the camera...
  • Page 20 Attaching t heshoulder s trapandthe Attachingthe lens hood lenscap When yuu shuot in bright lighting cuuditious, such as outdoors, recommend that the lens hood reduce image quality deterioration caused by unnecessary light. Attach tile adaptor ring. @ Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks.
  • Page 21 Storing the lens hood The lens hood can be attached in the reverse direction to slore it with the camera when it is nol in use. Position the lens hood :is shown below and lure the lens hood clockwise unlil il clicks. Attaching a conversion l ens(not supplied) When you want to do enhanced wide-angle...

  • Page 22: Indicatorson The Screen

    Indicatorson the screen See the pages in parentheses lot details of operation. P S A M Mode dial (33) When shootingstill images Camera mode (--+ st_ 7) 5 in "Read This FMst") Flash mode (_ st,7) 5 irl ,_SL I_I[ET_A FNE*_ "Read This FMst' ) =_ p _ <_>RE_I/30"...
  • Page 23 iiiii_!!i_N_!_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_ _ i)!!i_N!_N_i_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii # Peaking High Peaking (40) _TM I_ I_ss_ a hnage size (_ step 4 irl € Peaking Low _.._ "Read This Fii:st') # Peaking Off L-'_GA 1 1_6.._ • _1 and E_sMarc displayed g¢_ only lor the DSC-H5. Manual fi_cus bar (40) 90cm...
  • Page 24 ndication ..............Vibration _ arning (13) Histogram (27, 38) • lndicales vibration nlay prevent you [lOf/l shooting clear images due to NR slow shutter (36) insullicienl lighling. Even if tile vibralion warning • When using certain s[lulter appears, you cam slill shoot speeds a', the NR slow images.
  • Page 25 When playing backstill images iiiii_!!i_N_!_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i _ i)!!i_N!_N_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i Ballery remaining (_ step 1 irl "Read This First") 1¢:3_:oo Recording mode (33, 41) __2.0EV ISO400 hnage size (_ swp 4 irl "Read This First') _2006 9:30AM Playback mode (_ step 6 •_ "_-BAC_JNEXT €VOLUME itz "Read This First') Whenplayingbackmovies...
  • Page 26 ndication ..............Hislogram (27, 38) PictBridge connecting (87) • [] appears when histogram Recording folder (63) display is disabled. • This does not appear when using inlernal memo W. 2006 1 1 Recorded date/time of the Playback loller (49) 9:30 AM playback image •...

  • Page 27: Changingthe Screen Display

    Changingthe screen display Each gme you press Ihe IFql (Screen display • By pressing the [E_] (Screen display switch) btlll(in longer, you can brighten the LCD switch) button, the display changes as backlighl (DSC-H5 only)/linder backlight 101] O wS. (page 65, -_+ vrU) 5 itl "R_ ad Thi_ ,<_t"). •...

  • Page 28: Numberof Still Imagesand Recordingtime Of Movies

    • Movies with the size set It) [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a "Memoly Stick PRO Duo". • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display nmy ditlbr fl'onl tile actual image size.

  • Page 29: Whenyoudo Not Havea "Memory Stick Duo" (Recordingwith The Internal Memory)

    Whenyoudo not havea "Memory Stick Duo" (Recordingwith the internal memory) The camera has 30 MB of internal memory. This memory is trot removable. Even when there is tto "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory.
  • Page 30 We recommend that yott copy (back up) data without fail ttsing one of the following methods. To copy (back up) data on a "Memory Stick Duo" Prepare a "Memor_ Stick Duo" with a capacit_ ol 32 MB or more. then perfornl the procedure explained in [Copy] (page 64).

  • Page 31: Battery Life And Numberof Imagesthat Can Be Recorded/Viewed

    Battery life and numberof imagesthat can be recorded/viewed • Sbooling in lhe lollowing situations: The tables show the approximate number images that can be recorded/viewed and the ,_i. (P.Qualily) is set to [Fine]. battery life when you shoot images [AF Model is set m [Singlel. [Normal] mode with the batteries (supplied)

  • Page 32: Usingthe Jog Dial

    Usingthe jog dial The jog dial is used tu change the setting values when shuuting with the manual adjustment modes (shutter speed priority mode, aperture priurity mode, manual exposure mode) or the EV adjustment. By turning the jog dial, you can also easily view the next/previuus image. To select the value Ttu'n the jog dial to change the vahles you want to set.

  • Page 33: Usingthe Modedial

    Usingthe modedial Set the mode dial to the desired lunction. Mode dial ¢a H: Movie ¢a ,_tu_ 5 in "Read Thi,_ First' Control button Still image shootingmodes Auto Adjustment Allows easy shooting wilb tbe setlings a¢!jusled automalically. _ step .5 in "R_,ad This Fil:_t"...
  • Page 34 In this Operating Instructions, the available mode dial selting is shown as lollows. Available SceneSelection For details _ st()p .5 in "Read This First" For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of flmctions is determined by the camera. (X/: you can select the desired setting) ®...

  • Page 35: Shootingwith Manualadjustment

    Shootingwith manualadjustment The camera autunmlically at!justs the locus and the exposure, however. }'()it can manually adjust these seltings. :x:oL2vz I_JAF_N _ Shutter speed Characteristicsof "shutter speed" Characteristicsof "aperture" (F value) Faster Slower Open Close Moving objects Moving ol!iects In-focus range lnq2_cus range appear stopped, appear to flow.
  • Page 36 • You may not be able to change tile aperture value and shuuer speed combination depending on your shooting siluations. • When tile flash mode selling is changed, Program Shift is canceled. • Selling lhe mode dial lit olher lhan P or turning off the power cancels Program...
  • Page 37 You call manually a{ljust the shutter speed and the aperture values. (_) Selecl a shuller speed using Ihe dial page 32). ® Selecl an aperture value using the jog dial lpage 32). _" Tile difference between Ibe settings and proper exposure.judged by the camera appears as an EV value (below)
  • Page 38 "_" Using a histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. Set the mode dial to a. P, S. A or Scene Selection. then press 1[_1 (Screen display switch) repeatedly to display the histogram inside the screen. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side.
  • Page 39 Flexible Spot AF Focuses on an extremely Slllal] sul_lect or a narrow area. Flexible Spot AF lets you shoot in tile desired image composition. • To set file Flexible Spot AF, see lhe kdlowing procedure. • Tbis is usefid when you shoot using a tripod and lfie sut_iecl is ()lit of tile center...
  • Page 40 To set the manual focus @ Press the FOCUS button repeatedly to select _. Tile manual focus bar appears. Peaking level - Manual focus bar 90cm Focus range 2 to 90 cm: Focus range 90 cm to oo : Focus indicator (yellow: adjustable/white: fixed)

  • Page 41: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous shooting Select a continuous shooting mode by pressing the [_/BRK button repeatedly. (8 : The dehmlt setting) Burst ([:_) Records the maximum number of images in succession (rel_:r following table) to the when press hold down shutter button. • When "Recording"...
  • Page 42 The maximum number of continuous shots (Units: images) 16:9 Onthe Exposure Bracket • The flash is set to (1) (Flash lorccd off). • Tile klcus and white balance arc ad)usled lot file first inlage, and these settings are also used k)r lhe other images.

  • Page 43: Using Menu Items

    button ,Ik/_'/<i/l_ button Mode dial MENU button Control button Recording: Turn on the camera, then set the mode dial. Playback: Press Dill_renl itelns are available depending on the position ol tile mode ¢lial and Recording/Playback mode. Press MENU to display the menu.

  • Page 44: Menu Items

    Menu items For detailsonthe operation_ page43 Menufor shooting (page45) The nlenu items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Only the available items are displayed en the screen. (_/: available) Mode dial position: Scene COLOR (Color Mode) ",/ "_/ (Metering Mode) WB (White Ba[)

  • Page 45: Shootingmenu

    Shootingmenu Fordetailsonthe operation_ page43 The defaull seltings are marked vvilh _. You can change the brighlness ol the itnage, accompanied by elfects. B&W (B & W) Scls the image to monochromatic color Sepia (SEPIA) Sets the image to sepia color Natural (NATURAL) Sets the image to quiet color Vivid (VIVID)
  • Page 46 For detailsonthe operation_ page 43 Adiusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a sitoation, lk)r example, when the colors of an image look stran e. Push Set Memorizes tile basic white color which will be used in lOne (B?._SET ) Push] (_a.,_) mode.
  • Page 47 Fordetailsonthe operation_ page 43 Selecls a luminous sensitivity v,'ilh unils ul ISO. The larger the number, Ihe higher sensitivity. 1000 Select a large number when shooting in dark locations shooting a subjecl moving al high speed, or selecl a small number to oblain high image qualily.
  • Page 48 For detailsonthe operation_ page 43 Selects the frame interval in the Multi Burst tnode (page 41). 1/7.5(1/7.5") • Select Multi Burst with tile [_/BRK button first, set tile desired siting tbr [Interval]. When you select a function other than 1/15(1/15") Multi Burst, this flmclion is unavailable (page 41).

  • Page 49: Viewingmenu

    Viewingmenu Fordetailsonthe operation_ page 43 The defaull seltings are marked vvilh _. Selecls the tk)lder centaining Ihe image you vvanl to play back when using Ihe camera vvilh "Memery Slick Duo". Cancel See the follewing Cancels Ihe selectien. procedure. (_) Select Ihe desired folder with _/1_ on Ihe cenlrol butten.
  • Page 50 For detailsonthe operation_ page 43 Protects images against accidental erasure. Exit Protect (o--,,) See Ihe following procedure. Exils Ihe Proteclion l_mclion. Toprotectimagesin single-image mode (_) Display the image you _ant to protect. @ Press MENU to display the menu. (_) Select [_"_] (Protect) with 4/_ on Ihe control button, then press 0. The image is protected and the _ (protect) indicator appears on the image.
  • Page 51 Fordetailsonthe operation_ page 43 To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press • in step (_) or (_) of"To protect images in single-image tnode." In index mode (!) Select file image for which you want to remove protection in step (_) of "To protect images in index mode."...
  • Page 52 For details on the operation _ page 43 Repeat Plays back images in a continuous loop. Alter all the ha_e been back, the slide show images played ends. hnage Folder Plays back all images in Ihe selecled fokler. Plays back all images stored on Ihe Memory Slick Duo". Start See Ihe following 1)l-ocedure.
  • Page 53 Fordetailsonthe operation_ page 43 • For details on [hnage Size] _ _IU_ 4 in "Read Thi_ Fir;_t" • You cannot change tile si/c of movies or Multi Bursl images. • When you change fiom a small size to a Imge size, the image qualily deleriorales. •...
  • Page 54 For detailsonthe operationc_ page 43 Example: Cuttinga movienumbered 101 0002 101_0002 and deleting it in This section describes :m example of divMing a movie numbered the following file conliguralion. 0001 0003 0002 Cutting scene Divide 10l 0002 is divided inlo 101 0004 and 10l 0005. Cutting scene 0004...
  • Page 55 Fordetailson the operation _ page 43 Press • al Ihe desired cutting point. • When you want to adjust tile cutting point, select [_1tl/1111_] (h+ame rewind/lorward) and a_ljust tile cutting point using "/W. • I1 you warn to change tile cutting poinl, select [Cancel],...

  • Page 56: Usingsetupitems

    Using _h_Se[ g_ss'gee_ UsingSetupitems You can change Ille default settings using the Setup screen. Mode dial button Control button Turn on the camera. Press MENU to display the menu. After pressing I_ on the control button, go to the i (Setup) setting, then press I_ again.

  • Page 57: Camera 1

    CameraI Fordetailsonthe operation_ page56 The del_aull seltings are marked wilh _. Selects auto locus operation mode. Single (S AF) Automatically adjusts the focus when shutter button pressed held hall_s ay down. This mode is useful shooting stationary subjects. Monitor (M AF) Automatically a_l[usts the focus...
  • Page 58 For detailsonthe operation_ page 56 Image size and maximum zoom scale using Smart zoom {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{ {_;_g__i;_ ¸ iiiilililililililililililililililililililililililililililili_i_i_i_ _i_i_i_i!_!_i_i_i_ _!_!_;!_;!_;!_;!_;!_;!_;!_;!_;!_;!_;!_;!_;!_;!_;!_;!_ Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. 20x Approx. Approx. Approx. 16:9 Approx. Approx. • It you press tile zoom bllllOll, tile zoom scale is displayed. The W side of this line is Ihe optical zoom area, and Ihe T side is Ihe digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicalor...
  • Page 59 Fordetailsonthe operation_ page 56 • Because it takes about a second unlit tile shuuer clicks, bold lbe camera firnlly lvl prcvenl the ellccls of vibralion. Also, do not let the subject move. • Red-eye reduction may not produce tile desired elllrcts depending on individual dillcrences, the distance to lhe suI_iecL if the subject does not see the pre-slrobe, or olher condilions.

  • Page 60: Camera2

    Camera2 For detai/sonthe operation_ page56 The default settings are marked with 8. Expands the center of the screen double in manual locus mode. Expands double. Does nol expand. Select timing that flash strobes. Front Normally, use this setting. Since the flash strobes right ,lfler flae shutter is released, this...
  • Page 61 Fordetailsonthe operation_ page 56 Selects the anti-blur mode. Shooting Activates the anti-blur flmction when pressing Ihe shutter button hall_x ay down. Continuous AlwaYs activates the anti-blur function. You can stabilize images even when zooming up a lar subject. • BatteJy consunlption is li,ster than in [Shooting] mode.

  • Page 62: Internal Memorytool

    Internal MemoryTool For detailsonthe operation_page 56 This itmn does not appear when a "Memory Slick Duo" is inserted in the camera. The dehmlt settings are marked with _. Formats internal memory. • Note that lornlatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal nlenlory, including even protected...

  • Page 63: Memorystick Tool

    MemoryStick Tool Fordetailsonthe operationc_"page56 This ilem appears unly when a "Menlury Slick Duo" is inserted in the camera. The defaull settings are marked wilh _. Formats the "Memory Stick Duo". A commercially available "Memory Stick Duo" is already formatted, and can be used immediately. •...
  • Page 64 For detailsonthe operation_ page 56 Changes the folder currently used lk)r recording images. See file following procedure. Cancel Cancels changing the recording folder. (_) Selecl [OK] with • on tile control bullon, then press _. Tile fokler seleclion screen appears. Select REC.

  • Page 65: Setup1

    Setup1 Fordetailsonthe operation_ page56 The default settings are marked with _. Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight when using the camera with batteries. NormalBright Brightens. IC31 • You can also change lhe setting with tile ( Screen display swilch) butlon pressed longer.
  • Page 66 For detailsonthe operation_ page 56 Initializes the setting to the default setting. t See Ihe following procedure. Cancel Cancels Ihe reselting. (!) Select [OK] with • on the control button, then press O. The message "Initialize all settings Ready?" appears. (_) Select IOKI with •, then press 0.

  • Page 67: Setup2

    Setup2 Fordetai/sonthe operation_ page56 The defaull seltings are marked wilh _. Selects the method used to assign file immbers to images. ¢Y Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the "Memory Stick Duo" is changed. (When the replaced "Memory Stick Duo"...
  • Page 68 For detailsonthe operation_ page 56 Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. DiflL'rent countries and regions use diflcrent TV color systems. If you want to view images on a TV screen, check page 92 for the TV color system of the country or regkm where the camera is used.

  • Page 69: Enjoying Your Windows Computer

    For details on us,ing a Macinlosh compuler, Viewing images on your computer • Viewing images saved on your computer • Viewing photos organized by date • Editing images Printing images...

  • Page 70: Usb Connecl

    depending on tim types of USB devices you are using. • Operations arc nol guaranteed when using llub. The following eiwironment is • Connecling your camera using a USB interl_,ce recommended %r a computer connected to that is compatible with Hi-Speed (USB the camera.

  • Page 71: Installingthe Software (Supplied)

    Installingthe software (supplied) You can install the software (supplied) using the h)llowing procedure. el" Follow the instructions on the • When using Windows 2000/Me, do not connecl screen to complete the file camera to lhe computer belore instMlation. installation. • In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator, When the restarting confirmation •...

  • Page 72: Copyingimagesto Yourcomputer

    Copyingimagesto yourcomputer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. Insert the sufficiently charged You can copy images l?om the camera to Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in your computer as lollows. the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall For a computer with a "Memory Stick"...
  • Page 73 • For Windows 2b_10/Me. lk_llow the procedure explained in "Stage 3-B: Copying images to a @ To the _ (USB) Compuler" on page 74. jack • For Windows XP. when the wizard screen does not appear automatically, h!llow the procedure explained in "Stage 3-B: Copying images to a Compuler"...
  • Page 74 5 Click the radio button next to Click the check box of unwanted images to remove the checkmark [Nothing. I'm finished working so they are not copied, with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. then click [Next]. The "Picture Name and Destination" The "Completing the Scatmer and screen appears.
  • Page 75 Double-click the [My Documents] Double-click [My Computer] [Removable Disk] _ [DCIM]. folder. Then, right-click on the "My Documents" window to display the menu and click [Paste]. • ff the "Removable Disk" icon is not displayed, see page The image files are copied to the "My €'1 Double-click the folder where the Documents"...
  • Page 76 2000/Me/XP (!) Double-click on the tasklray. Double-click here @ Click _ (Sony DSC) _ [Stop]. The contents of the "My Documents" @ Confirm the de; ice on the confirmation folder are displayed. window, then click [OKI. • If yotl ale not using Windows (_) (:lick [OK].
  • Page 77 Folder containing image data recorded using this cmnera When no new foklers are created, there are folders as follows: "Memo W Stick Duo": "10l MSDCF '_ only Internal lnemory; "101 SONY"only tO lhe • VOIl cannot record images "100MSDCF' lolder. The ilnages in these lolders am available only lbr viewing.

  • Page 78: Viewingimagefiles Storedon A Computerwith Yourcamera(Usinga "Memory Stick Duo")

    "Memory Stick Duo". ICopy]. @Double-click [Removahle Disk] or • Step l is not necessary if the file name set with [Sony MemoryStick] in [My yollr canlera tlas not been ctlanged. Computer]. • You may be unable to play back some images @Right-click the [V1V1V1MSDCF] ff_lder depending on the image size.

  • Page 79: Usingthe "Cyber-Shot Viewer" (Supplied)

    Duuble-click the ;_s_ (C>ber-shot Viewer) icun oll the desktop. Or. l]'om the Start menu: Click [Start] --_ [Prugratns] (in Wiuduws XP. [All Programs]) --_ [Sony Picture Utility] --_ [Cyber-shot Viewer]. Exiting the "Cyher-shot Viewer" ('lick _ button iu the top right corner of _ _,, screeu.
  • Page 80 Import the images. *" Viewing images in "Viewed folders" arranged by shooting To start importiug images, click tile date on a calendar [Imporl] button. (!)Click Ihe [Calendar] lab. Years when images were shol are lisled. (_)Click file year. hnages shol that year are displayed, arranged on Ihe calendar by shooting...
  • Page 81 Displaying images in lull-screen Hour display screen mode To display a slide show ol current images full-screen mode. click the W button. • To list inlages flonl a particular year or month, click that period on the lelt of die screen.
  • Page 82 Panel]. Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. (For Windows XP, click [start] --+ [Control Panel], then double-click [Add or Remove Programs].) @ Select [Sony Picture Utilily] and click [Change/Remove] (For Windows XP, [Remove] ) to uninstall. Click the [Add...] button, and then specil}' the lblder with images for importing to register the folder its a "Viewed lkHder."...

  • Page 83: Usingyourmacintoshcomputer

    UsingyourMacintoshcomputer copy images to your cow_plller. • The supplied software is not conlpatible with Macintosh colnputers. Prepare the camera and a Macintosh computer. Perform the same procedure as that The lollowing enviromnent described in "Stage 1: Preparing the reconlmellded a cemp/ller cemmcled camera and the computer"...
  • Page 84 • If you are using Mac OS X v 10.0. perlorm the above al_er you have turned your proc_$dUl_$ cotllputer oil. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...

  • Page 85: Howto Print Still Images

    _in_ng s#!/ images Howto print still images When you print im_ges shot in [ 16:9] mode. bolh the camera direclly Io a Printing directly using a "Memory Stick" compliant printer YOu can print images with :l "Memory Slick" compliant printer. For details, see Ilae oper:l/iug insiructiow,...

  • Page 86: Printingimagesdirectly Usinga Pictbridge Compliantprinter

    Printingimagesdirectly usinga PictBridge compliantprinter Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a Prepare the camera to connect it to the PictBridge compliant printer. printer via a USB connection. When connecting the camera to a printer that is _PictBridge recognized when [USB Commct] is set to...
  • Page 87 Select the desired printing method with _JV on the control button, then press 0. Connect the camera to the [All In This Folder] printer. Prints all the images in the fohler. [DPOF image] @To the '_ (USB) Prints all the images with a E_f (Print jack order) mark (page 89) regardless of the displayed image.
  • Page 88 • When you choose [Date]. tile date will be When you connect the camera to a printer. inserted in tile order you select (_ _t_p2 in the print menu appears. Select [Cancel] to "Reded Thi_ F_t"). This lhnction may not turn off the print menu.

  • Page 89: Printingat A Shop

    Printingat a shop You can take a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo priuting services coulbrming to the DPOF, you can make a _¢ (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect _ MENU...
  • Page 90 To cancel, select ICancel] in step 4 or select IExit] in step 8, then press 0. Toremove themark in indexmode Display the index screen (_ step Select tile images fi'em which you wm_l le 6 in "Read This First"). remove the mark in step 5, then press Q. Toremove all themarksin thefolder Press MENU to display the menu.

  • Page 91: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen

    You can view images on a TV screen by' connecting the camera to a TV. Press [] to turn on the camera. Turn ofl bolh your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV. button Connect the camera to the TV, @ To audio/video input jacks Control button @To AN...
  • Page 92 OnTVcolor systems If you wmlt to view images on a TV screen. you need a TV with a video input jack the A/V cable. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists lor the TV color systmn of the country...

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    If you experience trouble "_vith your camera, try the folle'_ving solutions. Checkthe items on pages 94t0 104. I1 :J code such as "(-'/E:[:][:]:[:][:]" appe_ws on the screen, see page 105. Removethe batteries, and insertthe batteriesagain after about one minute, a ndturnonthe power. Initialize the settings (page 06).
  • Page 94 battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly, • This phenomenon occurs _hen you use the camera in an extremely hot or cokl location (page 110). • The batteries are discharged.
  • Page 95 Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free cap_lcity of the internal memory or %lemory Stick Duo" (page 28). If it is full, do one of the following: Delete unnecessary images (_ step 6 b_ "Read This Fi_:st'). Change the 'Memory Stick Duo".
  • Page 96 The flash does not work. • The flash is set to ($) (Flash forced off) (_ stU) 5 in "R('ad Thia First '). • You cannot use the flash when: Multi Burst, Burst or Exposure Bracket mode is selected (page 41 ). 1_6(High Sensitivity) or _ (T_ ilight) is selected in the Scene Selection.
  • Page 97 Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. • The camenl is attempting to increase Ihe visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no efl_ct on the recorded image. The eyes of the subject come out red.
  • Page 98 Color unevenness may appear during video playback. • This is not a malfunction. The recorded images are not affected. Images are not displayed on the screen. • Remove tile A/V cable if the cable is connected (page 91). The image does not appear on the TV screen. •...
  • Page 99 2 Click [Hardware] _. [Dex ice Manager]. • For Windows Me, click the ]Device Manager] tab. The "Device Manager" appears. 3 Right-click [_' Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] _ [OK]. The device is deleted. 4 hlstall the software isupplied) (page 71 ).
  • Page 100 The image cannot be played back on a computer. • It"you are using "Cyber shot Vie_ er," refer to tile Help. • Consult tile computer or solid, are m_lnUl_lCt/ireE image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer.
  • Page 101 Stick" slot. • Check whether the computer and the card reader support "Memory Stick PRO Duo". Users of computers and card readers made by companies other than Sony should contact those nlanuf3ctLirers. • lf"Memo U Stick PRO Duo" is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (page 72).
  • Page 102 Cannot copy the data on the "Memory Stick Duo" or the computer to the internal memory, • D:_I.on a 'Memory Stick Duo" or :Jcomputer cmmot he copied to the intern.l memory. Also see "PictBridge compliant printer" (as follows) in coi3junction with the following items.
  • Page 103 Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode. • The printer does not provide these functions. Consult tile printer manulacturcr as to _hether tile printer provides these fimctions or not. • The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer. Consuh the printer mantlfactu Fur.
  • Page 104 The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time. • This is not a malfunction. The lens does not move when you turn off the camera. • The batteries are discharged. Replace them _ith charged batteries (_ stU) 1 irl "Read This First") or use the AC Adaptor (not supplied).

  • Page 105: Warningindicatorsandmessages

    Turn the power off and on again Contact your Sony dealer or local • A problem _qth the lens has caused an authorized Sony service lhcility.
  • Page 106 Cannot create more folders Format error • The folder _ith a name beginning _ith • Format the media again (pages 62, 63). "999" exists on the "Memory Stick Duo". You cannot create any folders if Memory Stick locked this is the case. •...
  • Page 107 Printer error (Vibration warning indicator) • Check the printer. • CaIIleFa shake []lily OL'L'ur insufficient light. Use the flash, mm on • Check if the image you x_antto print is the anti-blur fimction, or mount the corrupted. tripod to secure the C_ll]]era cHlnenl.

  • Page 108: Onthe "Memory Stick

    O_l_ers Onthe "Memory Stick" A "Mmnory Stick" is a compact, purtable Noteson usinga "Memory StickDuo" IC recording medium. The types of (not supplied) "Memory Stick" that can be used with this • You cannot rccord, edit or delete inlages il you camera are listed in the table below.
  • Page 109 • Do not use or s(orc tile "Menlory Stick Duo" under the lollowing conditions: High temperature loca(kms such as the hot in(erior of a car parked in direct sunligb( Locations exposed to direct sunlight Hulnid locations or locations with COlTOsive subslances presenl Noteson usingthe Memory Stick Duo...

  • Page 110: Onthe Battery Chargerandthe Batteries

    _ Onthebattery charger Batteries you can and cannot use with our camera • Do not charge _tny other batteries except Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in tim battmT cllarger supplied with your camera. If you try to HR 15/51 :HR6 (size AA) charge any other ty,_)eof battclT (e.g.,...
  • Page 111 up the batteries fl/lly, and then recharging tllenl • Tile battery lill: varies depending on storage, should correct the problenl. operating conditions, and environment, and is diflcrenl lot each baaery. • If you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries belbm lidly using up the existing charge, the low batte W warning may be displayed sooner On alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary...

  • Page 112: Precautions

    Precautions @ Onmoisture condensation @ Do not use/storethe camera in the following places II tile camera is brought directly fi'oln a cold to a W_ll'lll localion, inoislure lnay condense inside • In an extlvmely hot, dly or lmmM place outside the camera, This lnoismre condensation In places such as in a car pm'ked in the sun, tile nlay cause...
  • Page 113 Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery Insert chm'ged batteries in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall oullet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor (not supplied), and leave tile camera lor 24 hours or more with the power o11. Charging methodof the battery step 1 in "Read...

  • Page 114: Specifications

    Specifications Camera [Input andOutputconnectors] [System] OUT jack (Monaural) Mini jack DSC-H5 hnage device Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 _L 7.20 rain (1/2.5 lype) color unbalanced, sync negaUve CCD, Primmy color filter Audio: lilY (al a 47 kL_ klad) DSC-H2 Ouq?m impedance 2.2 kL! %18 rain (1/2.5 type)
  • Page 115 Dimensions I13.2x83.0x94.0 rain (4112 inches x3318 inches 33/4 i nches) (W/H/D. excluding protrusions) DSC-H5 Mass Approx. 554 g (l lb 3.5 oz) (including two batlcrries, shoulder slrap, adaptor ring. lens hood, lens cap, etc.) DSC-H2 Approx. 537 g (l lb 2.9 oz) (including two batterries, shoulder...
  • Page 116 lndex Battery charger ....1 l 0 Viewing image files stored your O11 a comp/ller with _" _tU_ 1 in "Read Thi_ cable ......camera ......AC Adaptor ......Windows ......Beach rtep 1 in "Read This vtep 5 in "R_ad Thiv Cormecting Fi;;ll"...
  • Page 117 File N umber ......Manual locus ......hnage size ......File s torage destination ..vt_p 4 il_ "Read Thiv Mass Storage ......67 Finder Fi£1g" "Melnory Slick Duo", ..1()8 Incandescent ......step 5 in "R_ad Thiv Insert/Remove Fir _t" Index mode printing .....
  • Page 118 Peaking ......... Screen Smarl zoom ......PictBridge ......Soft ware ....... Changing the display ..27 Pixel ........S_'citications ..... Backlight ....Playback zoom Indicator ......Spot metering ....... _gep 6 itI "Read Thi_ Spol lnelering cross hairs ..45 Backlighl ....
  • Page 119 Warning indicators lnessages ...... WB ........While balance ....... Windows compulel, ....Recolnlllended environlnenl ....Wrile-prolecl swilch ... Zooln sl_]) 5 itl "Rcad 771i_ F#st"...
  • Page 120 Trademarks • C.gb_r_3hoi: is trademmks of Sony Corporation. • "Memo W Stick", _, "Memory Slick PRO"_ MEMORY STJEK PRO, "memory Stick Duo", MEMORYSTIEK DUO, "Memo U Stick PRO Duo", MEMORY SLIER PRO DUO, "MagicGate", and _*_GICG_TE are lmdemarks of So W Corporation.

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