Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 User Manual

© 2007 Sony Corporation 3-196-620-11(1)Digital Still CameraCyber-shot HandbookDSC-H7/H9Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly

10ControlBasic techniques for better imagesYou can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of

100Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)Year display screenMonth display screenHour display screen• To list images from a particular year or m

101Using your computerUsing the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)Images can be saved in CD or DVD as a data disc.• CD burner drive or DVD burner dri

102Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)Preparing images stored on the computer for viewingTo view them, register the folder that contains the

103Using your computerUsing the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)1 Click [Start] t [Control Panel] (in Windows 2000, [Start] t [Settings] t [Control

104Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied)You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory with desired Music files using “Music Transfer”

105Using your computerUsing your Macintosh computerYou can copy images to your Macintosh computer.• “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible with Ma

106Using your Macintosh computer4 View images on the computer.Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder containing the co

107Printing still imagesPrinting still imagesHow to print still imagesWhen you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure

108Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printerEven if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by con

109Printing still imagesPrinting images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer1 Connect the camera to the printer.2 Press (Playback) and turn

11ControlBasic techniques for better imagesAdjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media

110Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printerWhen the [Layout] is not set to [1-up/Borderless] or [1-up/Border]:Select the number o

111Printing still imagesPrinting at a shopYou can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop.

112Printing at a shop1 Press MENU while displaying images in single-image mode or in index mode.2 Select [DPOF] with v/V and select [Multiple Images]

113TroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.Please understand that you giv

114TroubleshootingThe battery pack cannot be inserted.• Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever.Cannot turn on the camera.•

115TroubleshootingTroubleshooting• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with a write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set t

116TroubleshootingThe flash does not work.• The flash is set to (Flash forced off) (page 29).• You cannot use the flash when:– [REC Mode] is set to

117TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThe image colors are not correct.• Set [Color Mode] to [Normal] (page 55).• The camera is in Night Shot mode (DSC-H9

118TroubleshootingYour camera cannot playback images.• Press (Playback) button (page 43).• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (p

119TroubleshootingTroubleshootingYou do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera.• Check “Recommended computer environment” o

12ControlBasic techniques for better imagesThe apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.Example: The color of an image aff

120TroubleshootingYou cannot copy images.• Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 92).• Follow the designated co

121TroubleshootingTroubleshootingYou want to change the “Folder to be imported”.• Access the “Import Settings” screen to change “Folder to be imported

122TroubleshootingAlso see “PictBridge compliant printer” (as follows) in conjunction with the following items.Images are printed with both edges cut

123TroubleshootingTroubleshootingPrinting is canceled.• Confirm that you have disconnected the cable for multi-use terminal before the (PictBridge C

124TroubleshootingThe camera does not function with the lens portion extended.• Do not attempt to force the lens that has stopped moving.• Insert a ch

125TroubleshootingWarning indicators and messagesIf a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, your camera has a self-diagnosis display. T

126Warning indicators and messagesMemory Stick formatting errorInternal memory formatting error• Format the media again (pages 72 and 74).Memory Stick

127TroubleshootingWarning indicators and messagesMacro is invalid• The macro is unavailable under these settings (pages 29, 33).Flash settings cannot

128OthersTo use your camera abroad — Power sourcesYou can use your camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) i

129OthersOn the “Memory Stick”A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with this came

13ControlBasic techniques for better imagesThe default settings are marked with .1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph print

130On the “Memory Stick”• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” under the following conditions:– High temperature locations such as the hot inter

131OthersOn the battery packOn charging the battery packWe recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F

132On the battery chargerOn the battery charger• Do not charge any other battery pack other than the NP-BG type battery packs in the battery charger s

133IndexIndexIndexAAdaptor ring...18Adjusting EV ...24Advanced Sports Shooting mode ...

134IndexImage file storage destinations and file names ...96Image quality ...12, 14Image Size ...5

135IndexIndexSmart zoom...79Snow mode ...32Soft Focus ...65Software...

136Notes on the License“C Library”, “Expat” and “zlib” software are provided in your camera. We provide this software based on license agreements with

Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

14ControlBasic techniques for better imagesThe eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash. Th

15Identifying partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.DSC-H9 onlyA POWER button/POWER lampB Mode dial (26)C Shutter button (27)D Re

16Identifying partsA FinderB (Playback) button (43)C FINDER/LCD buttonD LCD screen (24)DSC-H9 only• You can adjust the angle of the LCD panel to meet

17Identifying partsRemote ControlA TransmitterB HOME button (47)C SLIDE SHOW button (62)• You can enjoy the slide show by pressing this button.D MENU

18Identifying partsLens hood/Adaptor ringA Lens hoodB Adaptor ringAttaching the lens hoodWhen you shoot in bright lighting conditions, such as outdoor

19Identifying partsStoring the lens hoodThe lens hood can be attached in the reverse direction to store it with the camera when it is not in use.Posit

2Notes on using your cameraTypes of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied)The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”.

20Indicators on the screenEach time you press v (DISP) button, the display changes (page 24).See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.Whe

21Indicators on the screenBCDDisplay Indicationz AE/AF lock (27)StandbyRECStandby a movie/Recording a movieISO400 ISO number (39)NR slow shutter• When

22Indicators on the screenWhen playing back still imagesWhen playing back moviesABDisplay IndicationBattery remaining Image size (51)Protect (67

23Indicators on the screenCDisplay Indication Playback MediaPlayback folder (69)• This does not appear when using internal memory.8/8 12/12 Image num

24Changing the screen displayEach time you press the v (DISP) button, the display changes as follows.• If you view images in bright outside light, adj

25Using the internal memoryThe camera has approximately 31 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Du

26Basic OperationsUsing the mode dialSet the mode dial to the desired function.*You can select various setting using the menu. (For details on the fun

27Basic OperationsShooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)1 Select the desired function from the mode dial.When shooting still images (Auto Adjus

28Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)2Press the shutter button fully down.When shooting movies:Press the shutter button fully down.To stop r

29Basic OperationsShooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)Press B ( ) on the control button repeat

3Notes on using your camera• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction.• Be careful not to bump the mova

30Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode)To cancel, press V ( ) again.• Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image made by th

31Basic OperationsShooting still images (Scene Selection)The Scene Selection mode has two ways to be selected, modes selected from the mode dial and m

32Shooting still images (Scene Selection)Scene Selection modesThe following modes are predetermined to match the scene conditions.*When you shoot imag

33Basic OperationsShooting still images (Scene Selection)Functions you can use in Scene SelectionFor shooting an image appropriately according to the

34Shooting in the dark (Night Shot) (DSC-H9 only)The Night Shot function lets you shoot subjects in the dark places without using the flash such as ca

35Basic OperationsUsing the wheel dialThe wheel dial is used to change the setting values when shooting with the manual adjustment modes (shutter spee

36Shooting with manual adjustmentThe camera automatically adjusts the focus and the exposure, however, you can manually adjust these settings.The func

37Basic OperationsShooting with manual adjustment3 Shoot the image.To cancel Program Shift, turn the wheel dial to return the indication from P* to P.

38Shooting with manual adjustment• If the shutter speed is set at 1/3 second or slower, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce

39Basic OperationsShooting with manual adjustmentSelects a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity.1

4Table of contentsNotes on using your camera ... 2ControlBasic techniques for better

40Shooting with manual adjustment1 Select an EV item with the wheel dial (page 35).2 Press z on the control button.The exposure value turns yellow.3 S

41Basic OperationsShooting with manual adjustment3 Select the desired focus method with the wheel dial.4 Press z.• AF stands for Auto Focus.• When you

42Shooting with manual adjustmentTo set the Flexible Spot AF1 Select the AF range finder frame indicator, then select (Flexible Spot AF).The color o

43Basic OperationsViewing images1 Press (Playback) button.• If you press (Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automa

44Viewing images Viewing an index screenPress (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed.Select an image with v/V/b/B.To r

45Basic OperationsDeleting images1 Press (Playback) button.2 Press MENU while display in single-image mode or in index mode.3 Select [Delete] with

46Deleting imagesWhen you select [This Image]Deletes the selected image.Select [OK] with v, then press z.When you select [Multiple Images]Selects and

47Basic OperationsLearning the various functions – HOME/MenuThe HOME screen is the basic screen used for accessing the various functions you can acces

48Learning the various functions – HOME/MenuPressing HOME button displays the following items. Details on the items are displayed on the screen by the

49Basic OperationsLearning the various functions – HOME/Menu1 Press MENU to display the menu.• The menu will be displayed only during shooting and pla

5Table of contentsShooting menu ...51Scene Selection: Selecting t

50Menu itemsThe available menu items vary depending on the camera mode.The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu

51Using functions for shootingUsing functions for shootingShooting menuThe default settings are marked with .Selects a Scene Selection mode within th

52Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 49Selects whether to use the Face Detect function or not.• When you select Portrait, the default s

53Using functions for shootingShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 49Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when

54Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 49On the Burst• When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is record

55Using functions for shootingShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 49You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects.•

56Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 49Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposu

57Using functions for shootingShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 49Adjusts the color tones according to the lighting condition in a sit

58Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 49• For details on the white balance, see page 12.• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the whi

59Using functions for shootingShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 49Adjusts the amount of flash light.• The flash level can be set in 1/

6Table of contents Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool ... 74Format Settings ...

60Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 49Adjust the contrast of the image.Adjust the sharpness of the image.Selects the anti-blur mode.•

61Using functions for shootingShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 49Select the settings for the shooting function. These items appearing

62Using functions for viewingPlaying back images from the HOME screenYou can select the ways to playback images.1 Press HOME.2 Select (View Images)

63Using functions for viewingPlaying back images from the HOME screenFor details on the operation 1 page 49To display the previous/next imagePress b/B

64Playing back images from the HOME screenFor details on the operation 1 page 49z To add /change Music filesYou can transfer a desired music file from

65For details on the operation 1 page 49Using functions for viewingViewing menuThis section explains the menu items available when you press MENU butt

66Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 49 (Partial Color)Surrounds a chosen point in monochrome to signalize a subject.1 Set the center po

67Using functions for viewingViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 49When you select [Trimming]• The image size that you can trim may vary

68Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 496 Select [OK] with v, then press z.In index mode:3 Select the image you want to protect with v/V/

69Using functions for viewingViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 49Rotates a still image.1 Display the image to be rotated.2 Press MENU t

7Table of contentsHow to print still images ...107Printing images directly using

70Customizing the settingsCustomizing the Manage Memory feature and the SettingsYou can change the default settings using (Manage Memory) or (Sett

71Customizing the settingsCustomizing the Manage Memory feature and the SettingsFor details on the operation 1 page 705 Select the desired setting wit

72For details on the operation 1 page 70 Manage Memory Memory Tool — Memory Stick ToolThis item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in

73Customizing the settingsManage Memory For details on the operation 1 page 70Changes the folder currently used for recording images.1 Select [Change

74Manage Memory For details on the operation 1 page 70 Memory Tool — Internal Memory ToolThis item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is insert

75For details on the operation 1 page 70Customizing the settings Settings Main settings — Main Settings 1The default settings are marked with .Select

76Settings For details on the operation 1 page 70 Main settings — Main Settings 2The default settings are marked with .Selects the USB mode to be use

77Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 70Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connecte

78Settings For details on the operation 1 page 70 Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1The default settings are marked with .The AF illuminator sup

79Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 70Selects the auto focus operation mode.• The AF mode is disabled when [Face De

8ControlBasic techniques for better imagesWhen you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Rem

80Settings For details on the operation 1 page 70Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a conversion lens (not supplied). Attach the supp

81Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 70 Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2The default settings are marked with

82Settings For details on the operation 1 page 70Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a

83Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 70 Clock SettingsSets the date and time.1 Select [ Clock Settings] from (Set

84Settings For details on the operation 1 page 70 Language SettingSelects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages.La

85Viewing images on a TVViewing images on a TVViewing images on a TVYou can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV.The connection

86Viewing images on a TVYou can view an image recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with the component cable (

87Viewing images on a TVViewing images on a TV3 Press (Playback) to turn on the camera.Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen.Press b/B

88Using your computerEnjoying your Windows computerFor details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 105).This

89Using your computerEnjoying your Windows computerThe following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera.Recommended environ

9ControlBasic techniques for better imagesHints for preventing blurThe camera moved accidentally when you took the picture. This is called “Camera sha

90Installing the software (supplied)You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure.• When using Windows 2000, do not connect th

91Using your computerCopying images to your computerThis section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example.You can copy images from

92Copying images to your computer• With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop.“Connecting to Mass Storage...” appears on the screen o

93Using your computerCopying images to your computer2 Click [Next].The images saved on the “Memory Stick Duo” of the camera appear.• If no “Memory Sti

94Copying images to your computer1 Double-click [My Computer] t [Removable Disk] t [DCIM].• If the “Removable Disk” icon is not displayed, see page 11

95Using your computerCopying images to your computerThis section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the “My Documents” folder.1 Clic

96Copying images to your computerThe image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the “Memory Stick Duo”.Example: viewing folders o

97Using your computerViewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a “Memory Stick Duo”)This section describes the process using a

98Using the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software.

99Using your computerUsing the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)2 Connect the camera to your computer with the cable for multi-use terminal.After th