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4-445-723-11(1)
Digital Still Camera / Instruction Manual GB
Cámara fotografía digital / Manual de instrucciones ES
DSC-HX20V/HX30/HX30V
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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-HX20V/DSC-HX30/DSC-HX30V Serial No. _____________________________ Model No. AC-UB10/AC-UB10B/AC-UB10C/AC-UB10D Serial No. _____________________________ GB WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE T
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� Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. � Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. � Keep the battery pack dry. � Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. � Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. [ AC Adaptor Connect the AC Adaptor to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the AC Adaptor, immediately shut
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The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health
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[ CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. [ 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 no
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For Customers in Canada This device complies with RSS-310 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. GB Under Industry Canada regulat
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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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Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fu
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Identifying parts A Shutter button B Mode dial (Intelligent Auto)/ (Superior Auto)/ (Program Auto)/ (Manual Exposure Shooting)/ (Memory recall mode)/ (iSweep Panorama)/ (Movie Mode)/ (3D Shooting)/ (Scene Selection)/ (Background Defocus) C For shooting: W/T (Zoom) lever For viewing: (Index) lever/ (Playback zoom) lever D Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator E CUSTOM (Custom) button F Power/Charge lamp G ON/OFF (Power) button H Flash � Do not hold your fingers near the flash
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P HDMI mini jack X Tripod receptacle � Use a tripod with a screw less Q Wi-Fi sensor (built-in, DSC- than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. HX30/HX30V only) Otherwise, you cannot firmly R Hook for wrist strap secure the camera, and damage to S Control wheel the camera may occur. T MENU button Y Access lamp U / (In-Camera Guide/Delete) Z Memory card slot button wj (TransferJet™) mark GB V Battery insertion slot wk Micro USB connector W Battery eject lever wl Battery/memory card cover Inserting the
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Charging the battery pack For customers in the USA and Canada Power cord Power/Charge lamp (Mains lead) Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished For customers in countries/regions Flashing: other than the USA and Canada Charging error Charging paused due to overheating Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), 1 using the micro USB cable (supplied). Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 The Power/Charge lamp lights orange, and charging starts. � Turn off the camera w
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Notes � If the Power/Charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped because the temperature is outside the recommended range. When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the charging resumes. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50ºF to 86ºF). � The battery pack may not be effectively charged if the terminal section o
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x Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable. Note � Note the following points when charging via a computer: – If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not charge for an extended period of time. – Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer to resume from sleep mode when a USB connection has been e
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x Battery life and number of images that can be recorded and played back Battery life Number of images Shooting (still images) Approx. 160 min. Approx. 320 images Viewing (still images) Approx. 230 min. Approx. 4600 images Shooting (movies) Approx. 75 min. — GB Notes � The above number of images applies when the battery pack is fully charged. The number of images may decrease depending on the conditions of use. � The number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following co
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x Supplying power The camera can be supplied with power from the wall outlet (wall socket) by connecting to the AC Adaptor, using the micro USB cable (supplied). You can import images to a computer without worrying about draining the battery pack by connecting the camera to a computer using the micro USB cable. In addition, you can use the AC Adaptor AC-UD10 (sold separately) for shooting to supply power when shooting. Notes � Power cannot be supplied when the battery pack is not inserted in
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x Memory cards that can be used Memory card For still images For movies Memory Stick PRO Duo aa (Mark2 only) A Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo aa Memory Stick Duo a — Memory Stick Micro (M2) a — B Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) aa GB SD memory card aa (Class 4 or faster) C SDHC memory card aa (Class 4 or faster) SDXC memory card aa (Class 4 or faster) microSD memory card aa (Class 4 or faster) D microSDHC memory card aa (Class 4 or faster) � In this manual, the products in the table are collectively referre
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Setting the clock ON/OFF (Power) Power/Charge lamp (green) Control wheel Select items: v/V/b/B Set the numeric value of date and time: / Set: z Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. 1 Date & Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time. � It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. Select a desired language. 2 Select a desired geographic location by following the 3 on-screen instructions, then press z on the control wheel. Set [Date & Time Format], [
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Shooting still images/movies Shutter button MOVIE GB Mode dial : Intelligent Auto W/T (Zoom) lever : Movie Mode W: zoom out T: zoom in Do not cover the flash (A). 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 to shoot an image. 2 Shooting movies Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording. 1 � Use the W/T (zoom) lever to change the zoom scale. � Press the shu
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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 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 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
