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Digital Still Camera
Instruction Manual GB
DSC-H50
For details on advanced operations, please read “Cyber-
shot Handbook” (PDF) and “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”
on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer.
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
© 2008 Sony Corporation 3-295-472-11(1)
DSC-H50
3-295-472-11(1)
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H:\JOB\CX60470\3295472111\3295472111DSCH50\020REG.fm master:Left_Safety Owner’s Record IMPORTANT The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in SAFEGUARDS the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. For your protection, please read these safety Model No. DSC-H50 instructions completely before operating Serial No. ___________________________ the appliance, and keep this manual for fut
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H:\JOB\CX60470\3295472111\3295472111DSCH50\020REG.fm master:Right long periods of time, unplug it from the wall [ Cleaning outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Unplug the set from the wall outlet before This will prevent damage to the set due to cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners lightning and power-line surges. or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. Service Installation [ Damage Requiring Service [
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H:\JOB\CX60470\3295472111\3295472111DSCH50\020REG.fm master:Left Read this first CAUTION For Customers in the U.S.A. Replace the battery with the specified type only. If you have any questions about this product, you Otherwise, fire or injury may result. may call: Sony Customer Information Center Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such 1-800-222-SONY (7669) as sunshine, fire or the like. The number below is for the FCC related matters only. For Customers in the U.S.A. and [ Regula
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H:\JOB\CX60470\3295472111\3295472111DSCH50\020REG.fm master:Right [ Note: For Customers in Europe This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital This product has been tested and found compliant device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for These limits are designed to provide reasonable using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 protection against harmful interference in a feet). residential
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H:\JOB\CX60470\3295472111\3295472111DSCH50\020REG.fm master:Left Disposal of waste batteries [ Notice for the customers in the (applicable in the European Union countries applying EU Directives and other European countries with The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108- separate collection systems) 0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For
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H:\JOB\CX60470\3295472111\3295472111DSCH50\010COVTOC.fm master:Right Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................... 2 Read this first ............................................................................................ 4 Notes on using the camera ...................................................................... 8 Getting started ................................................................................. 9 Checking th
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H:\JOB\CX60470\3295472111\3295472111DSCH50\030NOT.fm master:Left Notes on using the camera [ Internal memory and “Memory [ Notes on the LCD screen, the Stick Duo” back up LCD finder and lens Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery � The LCD screen and the LCD finder are pack, or remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while manufactured using extremely high-precision the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the internal technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” may
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H:\JOB\CX60470\3295472111\3295472111DSCH50\040PRE.fm master:Right Getting started Checking the accessories supplied � Battery charger BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC (1) � Shoulder strap (1) � Remote Control (1) � Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) � Lens hood (1)/Adaptor ring (1) � Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) � Lens cap (1)/Lens cap strap (1) � USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) �CD-ROM (1) – Cyber-shot application software – “Cyber-shot Handbook”
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H:\JOB\CX60470\3295472111\3295472111DSCH50\040PRE.fm master:Left_PrepL2 Lens hood/Remote Control [ Attaching the lens hood 12 34 1 Attach the adaptor ring (A) while the power is off. 2 Turn the area of [a] on the adaptor ring in the direction of the arrow and position the indicator of 1 to the indicator of 2. 3 Position the indicator of 3 on the lens hood (B) to the indicator of 2 and attach the lens hood. Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 4 Check that the “TOP”
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H:\JOB\CX60470\3295472111\3295472111DSCH50\040PRE.fm master:Right [ Remote Control Using the Remote Control, you can easily operate the camera. A Transmitter B HOME button C (Slideshow) button D MENU button E SHUTTER button F for shooting: Zoom (W/T) button for viewing: / (playback zoom)/ (Index) button G Control button H Remote sensor Note Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Control. Insulation sheet To change the battery of the Remote Control 1 While pressing on the tab, inse
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H:\JOB\CX60470\3295472111\3295472111DSCH50\040PRE.fm master:Left_PrepL2 1 Preparing the battery pack For customers in the USA and For customers in countries/regions other than the Canada USA and Canada Plug CHARGE lamp CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 1Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 2Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHARGE lamp lights up, and charging starts. When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Normal charge). If you c
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H:\JOB\CX60470\3295472111\3295472111DSCH50\040PRE.fm master:Right_PrepL2 2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) With the terminal side Insert the battery pack while facing the lens, insert the pressing the battery eject Battery/“Memory Stick “Memory Stick Duo” until it lever with the tip of the Duo” cover clicks into place. battery pack. 1Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. 2Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied). 3Insert the battery pack. 4Close th
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H:\JOB\CX60470\3295472111\3295472111DSCH50\040PRE.fm master:Left [ To remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. “Memory Stick Duo” Battery pack Make sure that the access lamp Slide the battery eject lever. is not lit, then push the “Memory Be sure not to drop the battery Stick Duo” in once. pack. � Never remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the “Memory Stick Duo”/internal memory. 14
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H:\JOB\CX60470\3295472111\3295472111DSCH50\040PRE.fm master:Right_PrepL2 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button 1 2 3 z button Control button HOME button 1Press POWER. 2Set the clock with the control button. 1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z. � The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “Picture Motion Browser” i
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H:\JOB\CX60470\3295472111\3295472111DSCH50\040PRE.fm master:Left Shooting images easily Flash Finder Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp Shutter button Microphone Mode dial Macro button W/T (Zoom) button DISP button MENU button Flash button Control button Self-timer button Tripod receptacle (bottom) 1Select the desired function from the mode dial. When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select . When shooting movies: Select . 2Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your
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H:\JOB\CX60470\3295472111\3295472111DSCH50\040PRE.fm master:Right_PrepL2 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display [ Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. Easy Shooting Allows easy shooting with easy-to-see indicators. � The battery power decreases faster because the brightness of the LCD backlight automatically increases. � You cannot shoot images using the finder. P Program Auto Allows
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H:\JOB\CX60470\3295472111\3295472111DSCH50\040PRE.fm master:Left [ W/T Using the zoom Press T to zoom, press W to undo zoom. Pressing the button slightly zooms slowly and pressing the button fully down zooms fast. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Flash Auto Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting). : Flash forced on : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed
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H:\JOB\CX60470\3295472111\3295472111DSCH50\040PRE.fm master:Right [ Shooting in the dark The Night Shot function lets you shoot subjects in the dark places without using the flash. Set NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. NIGHTSHOT switch [ To shoot using the finder With the FINDER/LCD button, you can choose to shoot either using the finder or the LCD screen. When you use the finder, the image does not appear on the LCD screen. Adjust the finder adjustment dial to your eyesight so that the image appears cl
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H:\JOB\CX60470\3295472111\3295472111DSCH50\040PRE.fm master:Left_PrepL2 Shooting in Smile Shutter mode When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1Select (Smile Shutter) mode from the mode dial. 2Point the camera at the subject and press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject. 3Press the shutter button all the way down to set Smile Detection mode. The Smile Shutter enters standby. Smile Detection mark/Number of images Smile Detection frame (Orange)
