Sony DSC-H200 Users guide [xz, en]

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Digital Still Camera / Instruction Manual GB

DSC-H200

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.

• Camera (1)

• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (4)

• Dedicated USB cable (1) (Sony Corporation 1-837-783-)

• Shoulder strap (1)

• Lens cap (1)/Lens cap strap (1)

• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)

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

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 you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

[ Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-H200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

[ CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

[ 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 interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For Customers in Europe

[ Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives

This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents.

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC regulation for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

[ Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.

[ Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

[ 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 for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural

please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,

[ Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union

and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.

potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent

Identifying parts

A Mode dial: (Scene

Selection)/ (Intelligent Auto)/ (Program Auto)/

(Manual Exposure Shooting)/

(Sweep Panorama)/

(Movie Mode)

B Shutter button

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) button R ON/OFF (Power) button/

ON/OFF (Power) lamp

S Battery/memory card cover T Memory card slot U Battery insertion slot V Tripod receptacle

• Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur.

Inserting the batteries/a memory card (sold separately)

Ensure the notched corner faces correctly.

Open the cover.

Insert the memory card (sold separately).

• With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place.

Match +/– and insert the batteries.

Close the cover.

Memory cards that you can use

Memory Card For still images For movies

Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2 only)

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

Memory Stick Duo —

B Memory Stick Micro (M2) (Mark2 only)

SD memory card (Class 4 or faster)

SDHC memory card (Class 4 or faster)

microSD memory card (Class 4 or faster)

microSDHC memory card (Class 4 or faster)

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.

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 the batteries/memory card when the access lamp (page 6) is lit. This may cause damage to data in the memory card/internal memory.

Batteries you can and cannot use with your camera

In the table below, indicates the battery can be used, while — indicates the one cannot be used.

Battery type Supplied Supported Rechargeable

LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries

HR15/51: HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries

Lithium batteries* — — —

Manganese batteries* — — —

Ni-Cd batteries* — — —

* Operating performance cannot be ensured if voltage drops or other problems are

caused by the nature of the battery.

—

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 using

the batteries not indicated as “supported” in the above table.

Battery life and number of images you can record/ view

Battery life Number of images

Shooting (still images) Approx. 175 min. Approx. 350 images

Actual shooting (movies) Approx. 85 min. —

Continuous shooting (movies) Approx. 150 min. —

Viewing (still images) Approx. 400 min. Approx. 4000 images

Notes

• The number of images that can be recorded is an approximate number when

shooting with new batteries. The number may be less depending on the circumstances.

• The number of images that can be recorded is when shooting under the following

conditions: – Using Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media (sold separately). – New batteries are used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).

• The number of still images that can be recorded is based on the CIPA standard,

and is for shooting under the following conditions. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) – Shooting once every 30 seconds. – The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends. – The flash strobes once every two times. – The power turns on and off once every ten times.

• The battery life for movies is based on the CIPA standard, and is for shooting

under the following conditions: – Recording mode: 1280 × 720 (Fine) – “Actual shooting (movies)”: Indicates the approximate shooting time as a

guideline when you repeatedly perform shooting, zooming, standby for shooting, and turning on and off the camera.

– “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 button

Select items: v/V/b/B Set: z

Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.

Date & Time setting is displayed when you press the ON/OFF (Power) button for the first time.

• It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation.

Select a desired language.

Select a desired geographic location by following the

on-screen instructions, then press z.

Set [Date & Time Format], [Summer Time] and

[Date & Time], then press [OK].

• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.

Operate following the instructions on the screen.

Shooting still images/movies

Shutter button

Mode dial

: Intelligent Auto

: Sweep Panorama

: Movie Mode

Shooting still images

Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights.

Press the shutter button fully down.

Shooting movies

Press the shutter button fully down to start recording.

• Use the W/T (zoom) lever to change the zoom scale.

Press the shutter button fully down again to stop

recording.

Notes

• The operating sound of the lens may be recorded when the zoom function operates

while shooting a movie.

• The panoramic shooting range may be reduced, depending on the subject or the

way it is shot. Therefore even when [360°] is set for panoramic shooting, the recorded image may be less than 360 degrees.

W/T (Zoom)

W: zoom out T: zoom in

Viewing images

W: zoom out T: zoom in

(Playback)

Control button

/ (Delete)

Select images: B (next)/b (previous) Set: z

Press the (Playback) button.

When images on a memory card recorded with other cameras are played back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears.

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.

Deleting an image

1 Press / (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with v on the control button, then press z.

Returning to shooting images

Press the shutter button halfway down.

In-Camera Guide

This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs.

/ (In-Camera Guide)

Press the MENU button.

Select an item whose description you want to view, then

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.

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.

Control button

Function Guide

DISP (Display Setting): Allows you to change the screen display.

(Self-Timer): Allows you to use the self-timer. (Smile Shutter): Allows you to use the Smile Shutter mode.

(Flash): Allows you to select a flash mode for still images.

z (Tracking focus): Allows you to continue to focus on a subject even if the subject moves.

Menu Items

Shooting

Movie shooting scene

Panorama Shooting Scene

Scene Selection Select pre-set settings to match various scene conditions.

Picture Effect

Easy Mode Shoot still images using minimal functions.

Color hue

Select movie recording mode.

Select recording mode when shooting panoramic images.

Shoot still images with an original texture according to the desired effect.

Set the color hue when [Toy camera] is selected in Picture Effect.

Extracted Color

Soft Skin Effect Set the Soft Skin Effect and the effect level.

Still Image Size/ Panorama Image Size/Movie Size

Exposure Compensation

ISO Adjust the luminous sensitivity.

White Balance Adjust color tones of an image.

Focus Select the focus method.

Metering Mode

Cont. Shooting Settings

Bracket Setting Select the bracket shooting mode.

Scene Recognition

Smile Detection Sensitivity

Face Detection

DRO

Anti Blink

In-Camera Guide Search the camera’s functions according to your needs.

Select the color to extract when [Partial Color] is selected in Picture Effect.

Select the image size for still images, panoramic images or movie files.

Adjust the exposure manually.

Select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.

Select single-image mode or burst mode.

Set to automatically detect shooting conditions in Intelligent Auto mode.

Set the Smile Shutter function sensitivity for detecting smiles.

Select to detect faces and adjust various settings automatically.

Set DRO function to correct the brightness and contrast and improve the image quality.

Set to automatically shoot two images and select image in which the eyes are not blinking.

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.

Setting items

If you press the MENU button while shooting or during playback,

(Settings) is provided as a final selection. You can change the default

settings on the (Settings) screen.

Shooting Settings

Main Settings

Memory Card

Tool

Clock Settings

*1 [Eye-Fi] is displayed only when a compatible memory card is inserted to the

camera.

*2 If a memory card is not inserted, (Internal Memory Tool) will be displayed

and only [Format] can be selected.

AF Illuminator/Grid Line/Disp. Resolution/Digital Zoom/Red Eye Reduction/Blink Alert/Write Date

Beep/Panel Brightness/Language Setting/Display color/ Initialize/Function Guide/Video Out/USB Connect Setting/LUN Setting/Download Music/Empty Music/

/Power Save

Eye-Fi*

Format/Create REC.Folder/Change REC.Folder/Delete REC.Folder/Copy/File Number

Area Setting/Date & Time Setting

Features of “PlayMemories Home”

The software “PlayMemories Home” allows you to import still images and movies to your computer and use them.

Importing images from your camera

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 Internet connection is required to use “PlayMemories Online” or other network services. “PlayMemories Online” or other network services may not be available in some countries or regions.

• “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible with Macs. Use the applications that are installed on your Mac. For details, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/

Viewing images on Calendar

Uploading images to

network services

Sharing images on

“PlayMemories Online”

Installing “PlayMemories Home” on a computer

Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the

following URL, then click [Install] t [Run].

www.sony.net/pm

Follow the instructions on

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).

Viewing “PlayMemories Home Help Guide”

For details on how to use “PlayMemories Home”, refer to the “PlayMemories Home Help Guide”.

Double-click the [PlayMemories Home Help Guide] icon

on the desktop.

• To access the “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” from the start menu: Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [PlayMemories Home] t [PlayMemories Home Help Guide].

• For Windows 8, select the [PlayMemories Home] icon on the Start screen, then launch “PlayMemories Home” and select [PlayMemories Home Help Guide] from the [Help] menu.

• For details on “PlayMemories Home”, you can also see the “Cyber-shot User Guide” (page 2) or the following PlayMemories Home support page (English only): http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/

To a USB jack

To the USB / A/V

OUT jack

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.

Still images

(Units: Images)

Capacity

Size

20M 5 265

VGA 350 11500

16:9(15M) 7 330

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 product specifications). For [1280 × 720 (Fine)] size movies, continuous shooting is possible for approximately 20 minutes (limited by 2 GB file size).

Capacity

Size

1280 × 720 (Fine) — 25 m (20 m)

1280 × 720 (Standard) — 35 m (30 m)

VGA 2 m (1 m) 1 h 5 m (1 h 5 m)

The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time.

• The recordable time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR (Variable Bit Rate), which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the shooting scene. When you record a fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording. The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or the image size setting.

Internal memory Memory card

Approx. 55 MB 2 GB

(h (hour), m (minute))

Internal memory Memory card

Approx. 55 MB 2 GB

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 malfunction may occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be repaired.

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. It may cause the malfunction of the camera.

• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera.

• Do not shake or strike the camera. It may cause a malfunction and you may not be able to record images. Furthermore, the recording media may become unusable or image data may be damaged.

Do not use/store the camera in the following places

• In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction.

• Storing under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.

• In a location subject to rocking vibration

• Near a location that generates strong radio waves, emits radiation or is strongly magnetic place. Otherwise, the camera may not properly record or play back images.

• In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.

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Sony DSC-H200 Users guide [xz, en]

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

English

Learning more about the camera (“Cyber-shot User Guide”)

Checking the supplied items

Identifying parts

Inserting the batteries/a memory card (sold separately)

Setting the clock

Shooting still images/movies

Viewing images

In-Camera Guide

Introduction of other functions

Features of “PlayMemories Home”

Number of still images and recordable time of movies

Notes on using the camera