Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Instruction Manual

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How to use
Digital Still Camera
Inserting the battery pack
Instruction Manual
DSC-H400 1
Open the cover.
2
Insert the battery pack.
English
Charging the battery pack
Learning more about the camera ("Help Guide")
Turn off the camera while charging the battery.
For customers in the USA,
"Help Guide" is an on-line manual. Refer to it for in-depth
Canada and China
instructions on the many functions of the camera.
 Access the Sony support page.
http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/
 Select your country or region.
 Search for the model name of your camera within the support For customers in
countries/regions
page.
other than the USA,
ˎ ˎ Check the model name on the bottom of your camera.
Canada and China
Checking the supplied items Power cord
(Mains lead)
The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
Camera (1)
ˎ ˎ
Rechargeable battery pack NP-BX1 (1)
ˎ ˎ
Dedicated USB cable (1)
ˎ ˎ
AC Adaptor AC-UB10C (1)
ˎ ˎ
Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the USA, Canada and China) (1)
ˎ ˎ
Shoulder strap (1)
ˎ ˎ
ˎ ˎ Lens cap (1)
ˎ ˎ Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)
Trademarks
Memory Stick and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
ˎ ˎ
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or
ˎ ˎ 1
Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), using the
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries. dedicated USB cable (supplied).
ˎ ˎ
SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C,LLC.
ˎ ˎ
2
ˎ Facebook and the "f" logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Facebook, Inc. ˎ
Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).
ˎ ˎ YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc.
Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, the dedicated USB cable
ˎ In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks ˎ ˎ ˎ
(supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied).
or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers.
However, the ™ or ® marks may not be described in this manual.
Charging time (Full charge)
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked
questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. The charging time is approximately 230 min., using the AC Adaptor (supplied).
http://www.sony.net/ To charge by connecting to a computer
The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using
the dedicated USB cable.
To a USB jack
©2014 Sony Corporation Printed in China
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded and
played back
Battery life Number of images
LCD screen Approx. 150 min. Approx. 300 images
Shooting (still images)
Viewfinder Approx. 160 min. Approx. 320 images
LCD screen Approx. 60 min.
Typical movie shooting
Viewfinder Approx. 75 min.
LCD screen Approx. 120 min.
Continuous movie
shooting
Viewfinder Approx. 135 min.
Viewing (still images) Approx. 240 min. Approx. 4800 images
The number is based on the CIPA standard.
ˎ ˎ
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)
Battery eject lever
Inserting a memory card (sold separately)
Ensure the notched corner faces correctly.
1
Open the cover.
2
Insert the memory card (sold separately).
To remove the memory card/battery pack
Memory card: Push the memory card in once to eject the memory card.
Battery pack: Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack.
Setting the clock
Charge lamp
Lit: Charging
Off: Charging finished
ON/OFF (Power)
Flashing:
Charging error or charging
Select items: ///
paused temporarily because the
Control Button Set: 
camera is not within the proper
temperature range
1
Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.
2
Select a desired language.
3
Select a desired geographic location by following the on
screen instructions, then press  on the control button.
4
Set [Date & Time Format], [Summer Time] and [Date &
Time], then select [OK].
5
Follow the instructions on the screen.
To set the date and time again
Select MENU  (Settings)  (Clock Settings)  [Date & Time Setting] to
open the date & time setting display.
Recommended computer environment
You can check the system requirements for software at the
Shooting still images/movies
following URL.
www.sony.net/pcenv/
W: zoom out
T: zoom in Shutter button
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Notes on using the camera
MOVIE
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Mode dial
—
: Intelligent Auto
On use and care
: Movie Mode
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Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as
hammering, dropping, or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Shooting still images On database files
When you insert a memory card without a database file into the camera and turn on the
power, part of the memory card capacity is used to automatically create a database file.
1
Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
It may take some time until you can perform the next operation. If a database file error
occurs, import all the images to a computer using PlayMemories Home, then format the
2
Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image.
memory card.
Notes on recording/playback
Shooting movies
To ensure stable operation of the memory card, we recommend that you use this
ˎ ˎ
camera to format any memory card being used with this camera for the first time. Note
1
that formatting will erase all data recorded on the memory card. This data cannot be
Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording.
restored. Be sure to back up any important data to a computer or other storage
2
location.
Press the MOVIE (Movie) button again to stop recording.
ˎ ˎ Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is
working correctly.
ˎ ˎ The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-proof, nor water-proof.
Viewing images
Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water enters inside the camera, a malfunction
ˎ ˎ
may occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be repaired.
Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. It may cause the malfunction of
ˎ ˎ
W: zoom out
the camera.
T: zoom in
ˎ ˎ Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits
radiation. Otherwise, the camera may not properly record or play back images.
Control Button Select images: 
ˎ ˎ Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions.
(next)/ (previous) ˎ ˎ Do not shake or strike the camera. It may cause a malfunction and you may not be
able to record images. Furthermore, the recording media may become unusable or
Set: 
image data may be damaged.
Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of the flash emission may cause dirt on
ˎ ˎ
the flash surface to start smoking or burning. Wipe the flash surface with a soft cloth
(Playback)
to remove dirt or dust, etc.
(Delete)
On camera's temperature
1 Your camera and battery may get hot due to continuous use, but it is not a malfunction.
Press (Playback) button.
On the overheat protection
Depending on the camera and battery temperature, you may be unable to record
To select next/previous image
movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera. A message will
Select an image by pressing  (next)/ (previous) on the control button. Press  be displayed on the screen before the power turns off or you can no longer record
movies. In this case, leave the power off and wait until the camera and battery
in the center of the control button to view movies.
temperature goes down. If you turn on the power without letting the camera and
battery cool enough, the power may turn off again or you may be unable to record
To delete an image
movies.
 Press
(Delete) button.
Warning on copyright
 Select [This Image] with  on the control button, then press  .
Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the
copyright laws.
Features of PlayMemories Home™ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure
Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content
due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc.
Playing back images
On moisture condensation
imported from your
If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense
camera.
inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of
the camera.
Importing images from your If moisture condensation occurs
Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if
camera
you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to
You can use the following functions with
Sharing images on record clear images.
Windows computers.
PlayMemories
How to store the battery pack
Online ™
ˎ ˎ To prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure to use a plastic bag, etc.
to keep away from metal materials when carrying or storing.
ˎ ˎ A battery pack that has not been used for more than one year may have deteriorated.
Viewing Uploading images
images on to network services
Calendar
ˎ ˎ An Internet connection is required to use PlayMemories Online or other
network services. PlayMemories Online or other network services may not be
available in some countries or regions.
Downloading PlayMemories Home
You can download PlayMemories Home from the following URL:
www.sony.net/pm/
For details on applications for Mac computers, visit the following URL:
ˎ ˎ
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/
Owner's Record
Specifications
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call
Camera your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DSC-H400
Serial No. ______________________________
[System]
Model No. AC-UB10C
Image device: 7.76 mm (1/2.3 type) CCD, Primary color filter
Serial No. ______________________________
Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 20.4 megapixels
Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 20.1 megapixels
WARNING
Lens: 63× zoom lens
f = 4.4 mm – 277 mm (24.5 mm – 1 550 mm (35 mm film equivalent))
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or
F3.4 (W) – F6.5 (T)
moisture.
While shooting movies (16:9): 32.1 mm – 2 029 mm
While shooting movies (4:3): 29.2 mm – 1 849 mm
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SteadyShot: Optical
Burst shooting (when shooting with the largest pixel number):
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Approx. 0.71 image/second (up to 100 images)
File format:
DANGER
Still images: JPEG (DCF, Exif, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible
Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
Recording media: Internal Memory (Approx. 55 MB), Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media,
Memory Stick Micro™ media, SD cards, microSD memory cards SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE
Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) set to Auto):
INSTRUCTIONS
Approx. 0.4 m to 8.8 m (1.3 ft to 28.8 ft) (W)
Approx. 3.5 m to 4.6 m (11.4 ft to 15.0 ft) (T)
If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the
proper configuration for the power outlet.
[Input and Output connectors]
USB / A/V OUT jack:
CAUTION
Video output
Audio output
Battery pack
USB communication
If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical
USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
burns. Observe the following cautions.
ˎ ˎ Do not disassemble.
Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering,
[Viewfinder] ˎ ˎ
dropping or stepping on it.
Type: Electronic viewfinder
Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery
ˎ ˎ
Total number of dots: 201 600 dots equivalent
terminals.
Frame coverage: 100%
ˎ ˎ Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car
parked in the sun.
[Screen] Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
ˎ ˎ
LCD screen: 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive ˎ Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. ˎ
Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can
Total number of dots: 460 800 dots ˎ ˎ
charge the battery pack.
ˎ Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. ˎ
[Power, general]
Keep the battery pack dry.
ˎ ˎ
Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BX1, 3.6 V
ˎ ˎ Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony.
AC Adaptor AC-UB10C, 5 V
ˎ Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. ˎ
Power consumption (during shooting): Approx. 1.5 W
AC Adaptor
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor
Storage temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the
Dimensions (CIPA compliant):
apparatus.
129.6 mm × 95.0 mm × 122.3 mm (5 1/8 in × 3 3/4 in × 4 7/8 in) (W/H/D)
Mass (CIPA compliant) (including NP-BX1 battery pack, Memory Stick PRO Duo media):
For Customers in Europe
Approx. 655 g (1 lb 7.1 oz)
Microphone: Monaural
Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives
Speaker: Monaural
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan
Exif Print: Compatible
For EU product compliance: Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible
Germany
AC Adaptor AC-UB10C
Notice
Power requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 70 mA
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart
Output voltage: DC 5 V, 0.5 A
the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC regulation
for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Dimensions:
Approx. 50 mm × 22 mm × 54 mm (2 inches × 7/8 inches × 2 1/4 inches) (W/H/D) The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of
this unit.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-BX1 Disposal of waste batteries and electrical and electronic equipment
Battery type: Lithium-ion battery (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with
Maximum voltage: DC 4.2 V separate collection systems)
Nominal voltage: DC 3.6 V
This symbol on the product, the battery or on the packaging indicates that the
Maximum charge voltage: DC 4.2 V
product and the battery shall not be treated as household waste. On certain
Maximum charge current: 1.89 A
batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol.
Capacity:
The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery
4.5 Wh (1 240 mAh)
contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these
products and batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural
resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service
staff only. To ensure that the battery and the electrical and electronic equipment will be treated
properly, hand over these products at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section
on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product or battery.