User manual SONY CYBERSHOT DSC-H1

[. . . ] 2-629-895-11(1) Digital Still Camera Enjoying the camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Using the menu Using the Setup screen Owner's Record 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 upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. ___________________________ Using your computer Printing still images DSC-H1 Connecting your camera to your TV Troubleshooting Others "Read This First" (separate volume) Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your camera. Index Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan © 2005 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For Customers in the U. S. A. For Customers in the U. S. A. [. . . ] (Compatible with Windows XP and Mac OS X. ) Connects the camera to a computer (page 65). Normal Video Out Sets the video signal output according to connected equipment. NTSC PAL Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e. g. , for the USA, Japan). Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e. g. , for Europe). 60 For details on the operation t page 50 Clock Set Sets the date and time. OK Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then, perform the procedure explained in "Set the clock" (t step 2 in "Read This First"). Cancels setting the clock. Cancel 61 Using the Setup screen Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to "Using your Macintosh computer" (page 73). Copying images to your computer (page 64) Viewing images on your computer Preparation Installing the USB driver. · Installation of the USB driver is not needed when using Windows XP. Enjoying images using "PicturePackage" (page 71) Viewing images saved on your computer Storing images on a CD-R Installing "PicturePackage" (page 71). Creating a Music Video/ Slideshow Printing images Creating a video CD using "ImageMixer" (page 71) Creating a video CD "ImageMixer VCD2" is installed automatically when "PicturePackage" is installed. 62 Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. · A separate software application for operating the recording device is required in order to write to CD-Rs. Notes on connecting your camera to a computer · Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above. · If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including your camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using. · Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub. · Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2. 0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as this camera is compatible with HiSpeed USB (USB 2. 0 compliant). · There are two modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer, [Normal] (default setting) and [PTP] modes. This section describes the [Normal] mode as an example. · When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional · Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment. CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster USB connector: Provided as standard Display: 800 × 600 dots or more, High Color (16-bit color, 65, 000 colors) or more Using your computer Recommended environment for using "PicturePackage"/"ImageMixer VCD2" Software: Macromedia Flash Player 6. 0 or later, Windows Media Player 7. 0 or later, DirectX 9. 0b or later Sound card: 16-bit stereo sound card with speakers Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended. ) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation--approximately 500 MB Display: Video card (Direct Draw driver compliant) with 4 MB of VRAM · For automatic creation of a Music Video/ Slideshow (page 71), a Pentium III 500 MHz or faster CPU is required. · When using "ImageMixer VCD2, " a Pentium III 800 MHz or faster CPU is recommended. · This software is compatible with DirectX technology. "DirectX" must be installed for use. 63 Copying images to your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows. The "InstallShield Wizard" screen appears. · If the install menu screen does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t (PICTUREPACKAGE). For a computer with a "Memory Stick" slot Remove the "Memory Stick" from the camera and insert the "Memory Stick" into the "Memory Stick" slot of the computer, then copy the images. 3 Click [Next]. For a computer without a "Memory Stick" slot Follow Stages 1 through 5 on pages 64 to 68 to copy images. · Screens when copying images on a "Memory Stick" to a computer are used as examples. The USB driver installation starts. When the installation is finished, the screen informs you of completion. Stage 1: Installing the USB Driver · A driver is software that enable equipment connected to the computer to operate properly. · When using Windows XP, start from Stage 2. · When "PicturePackage" is already installed, Stage 1 is unnecessary. 4 Click the radio button next to [Yes, I want to restart my computer now] to select it, then click [Finish]. 1 NOTE: Do not connect the camera to the computer at this time. 2 1 Shut down all application software in use. · In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized Administrators). Your computer restarts. Now, you can establish a USB connection. Remove the CD-ROM when the installation is completed. 2 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer, then click [USB Driver] when the install menu screen appears. Stage 2: Preparing the camera and the computer 1 Insert a "Memory Stick" with recorded images into the camera. 64 · When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary. Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer To the (USB) jack 2 Insert the sufficiently charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (not supplied). USB cable 2 1 To a USB connector Using your computer 1 2 · With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop. "USB Mode Normal" appears on the screen of the camera. · When you copy images to your computer using batteries, copying may fail or image data may be corrupted if the batteries shut off too soon. USB Mode Normal Memory Stick Access indicators* 3 Set the mode dial to , then turn on the camera and the computer. Switch on MENU When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while. * During communication, the access indicators turn red. Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn white. 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