User manual SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC-HX20V

[. . . ] 4-419-606-12(1) Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual DSC-HX20V/HX30/HX30V English Learning more about the camera (“Cyber-shot User Guide”) “Cyber-shot User Guide” is an on-line manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. http://www. sony. net/SonyInfo/Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for the model name of your camera within the support page. [. . . ] Resolution] is set to [High]. GB 18 Shooting still images/movies Shutter button MOVIE Mode dial : Intelligent Auto : Movie Mode W/T (Zoom) lever W: zoom out T: zoom in Do not cover the flash (A). Shooting still images button halfway down to focus. 1 Press the shutterfocus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. When the image is in 2 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. Shooting movies (Movie) button to 1 Press the MOVIElever to change the zoomstart recording. • Use the W/T (zoom) scale. • Press the shutter button to shoot still images while continuing to record the movie. 2 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Notes • Do not push down or pull up the flash manually. • The sound of the lens and lever operating will be recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie. The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be recorded when movie recording is finished. • Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes at one time at the camera’s default settings and when the temperature is approximately 25°C (77°F). When movie recording is finished, you can restart recording by pressing the MOVIE button again. Recording may stop to protect the camera depending on the ambient temperature. GB 19 Viewing images W: zoom out T: zoom in Control wheel (Playback) / (Delete) Select images: B (next)/b (previous) or turn the control wheel Set: z the 1 Press images on (Playback) button. with other cameras are played • When a memory card recorded back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears. x Selecting next/previous image Select an image by pressing B (next)/b (previous) on the control wheel or by turning the control wheel. Press z in the center of the control wheel to view movies. x Deleting an image 1 Press / (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with v on the control wheel, then press z. x Returning to shooting images Press the shutter button halfway down. GB 20 In-Camera Guide This camera is equipped with a built-in instruction guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. / MENU (In-Camera Guide) 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select the desired MENU item, then press the Camera Guide) button. / (In- The operation guide for the selected item is displayed. • If you press the / (In-Camera Guide) button when the MENU screen is not displayed, you can search the guide using keywords or icons. Introduction of other functions Other functions used when shooting or playing back can be operated using the control wheel or MENU button on the camera. This camera is equipped with a Function Guide that allows you to easily select from the functions. While displaying the guide, you can use various functions. Control wheel MENU Function Guide GB 21 x Control wheel DISP (Display Setting): Allows you to change the screen display. Shooting/Self-Timer): Allows you to use the self-timer and burst shooting mode. (Photo Creativity): Allows you to change [Brightness], [Color], [Vividness] and [Picture Effect] when shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto]. (Flash): Allows you to select a flash mode for still images. Center button (Tracking focus): The camera tracks the subject and adjusts focus automatically even when the subject is moving. x Menu Items Shooting Movie shooting scene 3D Shooting Scene Selection Memory recall mode Picture Effect Easy Mode Defocus Effect Still Image Size(Dual Rec) Still Image Size/ Panorama Image Size/Movie Size/ Movie Quality HDR Painting effect Area of emphasis GB Select movie recording mode. Select pre-set settings to match various scene conditions. [. . . ] 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 movies. On charging the battery If you charge a battery that has not been used for a long time, you may be unable to charge it to the proper capacity. This is due to the battery characteristics, and is not a malfunction. Charge the battery again. Warning on copyright 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. 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. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. [. . . ]