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). 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. Search for information in a listing of MENU/Settings items. MENU/Settings Search Search for information by keyword. Index The default setting is indicated by . Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of the camera. Indicates information that is useful to know. z 2GB Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of memory card that you can use (sold separately) The following memory cards are compatible with this camera: "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, "Memory Stick Duo" media, SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards. [. . . ] 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 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. Use your camera in an open area outside, and turn on your camera again. · If no triangulating icon appears, even if you wait for several minutes, you may be in an areas where GPS signal reception is difficult or impossible. Use your camera in an open area outside, or record images in the situation as is in which case, location information is not recorded. 104GB Continued r zChecking triangulating status The indicator changes according to the strength of GPS signal reception when GPS is activated. Triangulating status Off Difficult GPS indicators No indicator GPS reception status [GPS setting] is set to [Off] or an error occurred. Your camera cannot find a GPS signal, therefore, it cannot acquire the location information. [. . . ] ­ Between tall buildings or at narrow streets surrounded by buildings. ­ In underground locations, locations surrounded by dense trees, under an elevated bridge, or in locations where magnetic fields are generated, such as near high voltage cables. ­ Near devices that generate radio signals of the same frequency band as the camera: near 1. 5 GHz band mobile telephones, etc. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search On triangulating errors · If you move to another location right after turning on the camera, it may take a longer time for the camera to start trianguating, compared to when you stay in the same place. · If triangulating fails, previously-triangulated location information may be written onto the image in the camera. [. . . ]