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4-445-021-22(1)
Digital Still Camera / Instruction Manual GB
Cámara fotografía digital / Manual de instrucciones ES
DSC-H200
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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. 1 Access the Sony support page. 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. � Check the model name on the bottom of your camera. Checking the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. •
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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 your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-H200 Serial No. _____________________________ WARNING GB To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For Customers in the U.S.A. UL is an internationally recognized safety organization. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. If
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[ Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that in
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[ Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences
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Identifying parts C For shooting: W/T (Zoom) lever For viewing: (Playback zoom) lever/ (Index) lever D Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator E Lens F Speaker G Hook for shoulder strap H (flash pop-up) button � When you do not want to fire the flash, push the flash unit down by hand to retract it. I Flash J Microphone K USB / A/V OUT jack L LCD screen M / (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button N Access lamp O Control button MENU on: v/V/b/B MENU off: DISP/ / / P MENU button Q (Playback
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Inserting the batteries/a memory card (sold separately) GB Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. Open the cover. 1 Insert the memory card (sold separately). 2 � With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Match +/– and insert the batteries. 3 Close the cover. 4 x Memory cards that you can use Memory Card For still images For movies Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2 only) A Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo — B Memory Stick Micro (M2)
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In this manual, the products in the table are collectively referred to as followings: A: “Memory Stick Duo” media B: “Memory Stick Micro” media C: SD card D: microSD memory card Notes � When using “Memory Stick Micro” media or microSD memory cards with this camera, make sure to use with the appropriate adaptor. x To remove the memory card/batteries Memory card: Push the memory card in once. Batteries: Be sure not to drop the batteries. Notes � Never open the battery/memory card cover or remove
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Notes • The performance of your camera differs depending on the manufacturer and the type of battery you use. Also, battery-performance may decline dramatically under low temperatures. Especially, at temperatures below 5 °C (41 °F), your camera may get turned off unexpectedly as you turn it on or switch the playback mode to the shooting mode. For more details on batteries, see “Batteries” in “Cyber-shot User Guide”. � Please note that we cannot guarantee full performance of your camera when
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– “Continuous shooting (movies)”: When continuous shooting ends because of set limits (29 minutes), press the shutter button again to continue shooting. Shooting functions such as the zoom do not operate. � The values shown for alkaline battery are based on commercial norms, and do not apply to all alkaline batteries in all conditions. The values may vary, depending on the battery manufacturer/type, environmental conditions, product setting, etc. Setting the clock ON/OFF (Power) Control butt
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Shooting still images/movies Shutter button GB W/T (Zoom) Mode dial W: zoom out : Intelligent Auto T: zoom in : Sweep Panorama : Movie Mode Shooting still images Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. 1 When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. Press the shutter button fully down. 2 Shooting movies Press the shutter button fully down to start recording. 1 � Use the W/T (zoom) lever to change the zoom scale. Press the shutter button fully down again to stop
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Viewing images W: zoom out T: zoom in (Playback) Control button / (Delete) Select images: B (next)/b (previous) Set: z Press the (Playback) button. 1 When images on a memory card recorded with other cameras are played back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears. x Selecting next/previous image Select an image with B (next)/b (previous) on the control button. Press z in the center of the control button to view movies. x Deleting an image 1Press / (Delete) button. 2
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In-Camera Guide This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. MENU GB / (In-Camera Guide) Press the MENU button. 1 Select an item whose description you want to view, then 2 press the / (In-Camera Guide) button. The operation guide for the selected function is displayed. � You can search for a function by key word(s) or icon, by pressing the / (In-Camera Guide) button when MENU is not displayed. GB 13
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Introduction of other functions Other functions used when shooting or playing back can be operated using the control button 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, try the other functions. MENU Control button Function Guide x Control button DISP (Display Setting): Allows you to change the screen display. (Self-Timer): Allows you to use the self-timer. (Smile Shutter): Allows
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Select the color to extract when [Partial Color] is Extracted Color selected in Picture Effect. Soft Skin Effect Set the Soft Skin Effect and the effect level. Still Image Size/ Select the image size for still images, panoramic images Panorama Image or movie files. Size/Movie Size Exposure Adjust the exposure manually. GB Compensation ISO Adjust the luminous sensitivity. White Balance Adjust color tones of an image. Focus Select the focus method. Select the metering mode that sets which part o
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Viewing Beauty Effect Retouch a face on a still image. Retouch Retouch an image using various effects. Delete Delete an image. Slideshow Select a method of continuous playback. View Mode Select the display format for images. Protect Protect the images. Print (DPOF) Add a print order mark to a still image. Rotate Rotate a still image to the left or right. In-Camera Guide Search the camera’s functions according to your needs. x Setting items If you press the MENU button while shooting or during pl
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Features of “PlayMemories Home” The software “PlayMemories Home” allows you to import still images and movies to your computer and use them. Sharing images on Viewing images “PlayMemories Online” Importing on Calendar images from GB your camera Uploading images to network services z Downloading “PlayMemories Home” (for Windows only) You can download “PlayMemories Home” from the following URL: www.sony.net/pm Notes � An Internet connection is required to install “PlayMemories Home”. � An Inte
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x Installing “PlayMemories Home” on a computer Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the 1 following URL, then click [Install] t [Run]. www.sony.net/pm Follow the instructions on 2 the screen to complete the installation. � When the message to connect the camera to a computer is displayed, connect the camera and computer using the dedicated USB cable (supplied). To a USB jack To the USB / A/V OUT jack x Viewing “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” For details on how to use “PlayMe
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Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. x Still images (Units: Images) GB Capacity Internal memory Memory card Approx. 55 MB 2 GB Size 20M 5 265 VGA 350 11500 16:9(15M) 7 330 x Movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for all movie files. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (limited by pr
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Notes on using the camera On use and care Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens. Notes on recording/playback � Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. � The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-proof, nor water-proof. � Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water enters inside the camera, a malfunctio