User manual SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC-HX5

[. . . ] Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-HX5/HX5V/HX5C © 2010 Sony Corporation 4-172-668-12(1) GB How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view. Table of contents Marks and notations used in this handbook In this handbook, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows (t). Operate the camera in the order indicated. Marks are shown as they appear in the camera's default setting. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Search for information by function. Operation Search Search for information by operation. [. . . ] 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files. 101GB Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Format Music You can delete all the background music files stored in the camera. It can be used in cases such as when the background music files are damaged and cannot be played. Table of contents 1 MENU t (Settings) t t z on the control button (Main Settings) t [Format Music] t [OK] Operation Search zRestoring the music preset at the factory to the camera You can use "Music Transfer" in the CD-ROM (supplied) to reset music files to the preset ones. 1Execute [Download Music] and make a USB connection between the camera and a computer. 2Start "Music Transfer", then restore the default music. · For details on using "Music Transfer", see the help in "Music Transfer". 102GB MENU/Settings Search Index Power Save Sets the time until the screen darkens, and the camera turns off. If you do not operate the camera running on a battery pack for a certain amount of time, the brightness level on the LCD screen becomes dark, and then the camera automatically turns off to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto Power off). Table of contents 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Power Save] t desired mode t z on the control button Stamina Standard Off The LCD screen darkens after about 30 seconds of no operation. The camera turns off after another 30 seconds of no operation. The LCD screen darkens after 1 minute of no operation. The camera turns off after another 1 minute of no operation. Operation Search MENU/Settings Search The LCD screen does not darken and the camera does not turn off automatically. 103GB Index GPS setting (DSC-HX5V only) The built-in GPS and direction sensor of this camera acquire the information on location or the shooting direction, and record it on images. Using the supplied software "PMB", you can import photos and movies recorded with location and shooting direction information to a computer and enjoy viewing them with a map which shows their shooting location. See "PMB Help" for details. Table of contents 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [GPS setting] t desired mode t z on the control button On Off GPS direction sensor is activated. If you do not record the location and direction information, set the GPS setting. Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Notes · The shooting direction is not recorded when shooting movies. · The location and direction information is not recorded when the movie is recorded on the internal memory. · During take off and landing of an airplane, turn off the camera, as you will be instructed to do by the onboard announcement. · Use GPS in accordance with the regulations of the place or situation. · It may take from several tens of seconds to several minutes to acquire the location information when you use the GPS for the first time or use it again after long intervals. Triangulating time can be shortened by taking in GPS assist data (page 93). · The information on the shooting direction acquired by this camera is based on magnetic north (the direction a compass needle points). · If the camera is in close proximity to a magnetic source or a metal, an error may arise in the direction sensor. Keep the camera away from a magnetic source or a metal, if at all possible. · The correct shooting direction may not be recorded or displayed in the following cases: ­ Near a building, a footbridge, an iron bridge, a vehicle, an iron tower ­ Near electric apparatus, such as a television, speaker, refrigerator, mobile phone, headphones ­ Near a steel desk or steel chair, etc. · Direction information will become unstable if this camera is pointed upwards. · When an error arises in the direction sensor, perform [Adjust Compass] (page 106). Index zTo receive a GPS signal · Proper triangulation is not possible indoors or near tall buildings. [. . . ] · If triangulating fails, previously-triangulated location information may be written onto the image in the camera. · Error caused by the position of GPS satellites The camera automatically triangulates your current location when the camera receives radio signals from 3 or more GPS satellites. The triangulating error allowed by the GPS satellites is about 10 m (32 feet). Depending on the environment of the location, the triangulating error can be greater. [. . . ]