Notes On Using The Camera - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 Instruction Manual

Notes on using the camera

Notes on the types of memory card
that you can use (sold separately)
The following memory cards are compatible
with this camera: "Memory Stick PRO Duo"
media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"
media, "Memory Stick Duo" media, SD
memory cards and SDHC memory cards.
MultiMediaCard is not compatible. Memory
cards with a capacity up to 32 GB have been
confirmed to operate properly with the
camera.
In this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo"
media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media
and "Memory Stick Duo" media are
collectively referred to as "Memory Stick
Duo" media.
On "Memory Stick Duo" media:
For recording movies, it is recommended that
you use a "Memory Stick Duo" media of
1 GB or larger marked with:
– ("Memory Stick PRO
Duo" media)*
– ("Memory Stick PRO-
HG Duo" media)
* Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media
marked with Mark2 can be used.
• For details on "Memory Stick Duo" media, see
page 150.
When using a "Memory Stick Duo"
media with standard sized "Memory
Stick" media slot
You can use the "Memory Stick Duo" media
by inserting it into the "Memory Stick Duo"
media Adaptor (sold separately).
"Memory Stick
Duo" media
Adaptor
Functions built into this camera
• This manual describes the functions of GPS-
compatible/incompatible devices, TransferJet-
compatible/incompatible devices, 1080 60i-
compatible devices and 1080 50i-compatible
devices.
– To determine whether your camera supports
the GPS function, check the model name of
your camera.
GPS-compatible: DSC-HX5V
GPS-incompatible: DSC-HX5/HX5C
– To check if your camera supports the
TransferJet function, and whether it is a 1080
60i-compatible device or 1080 50i-
compatible device, check for the following
marks on the bottom of the camera.
TransferJet-compatible device:
(TransferJet)
1080 60i-compatible device: 60i
1080 50i-compatible device: 50i
• The DSC-HX5C is not compatible with the
TransferJet function.
• In an airplane, make sure to turn off the camera
following cabin announcements.
On GPS-compatible devices (DSC-
HX5V only)
• Use GPS in accordance with regulations of
countries and regions where you use it.
• The direction and location information will be
recorded to your camera in the default setting. If
you do not record the direction and location
information, set [GPS setting] to [Off]
(page 104).
Notes on the battery pack
• Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using
the camera for the first time.
• You can charge the battery pack even if it is not
completely discharged. In addition, even if the
battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the
partially charged capacity of the battery pack as
is.
• If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a
long time, use up the existing charge and
remove it from the camera, then store it in a
cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery
pack functions.
• For details on the usable battery pack, see
page 152.
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