Sony DSC-HX5 User Manual

GB4-172-673-12(1)© 2010 Sony CorporationDigital Still CameraDSC-HX5/HX5VInstruction Manual

GB10• Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water enters inside the camera, a malfunction may occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be repaired.• D

GB11Notes when playing movies on other devices• This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. Movies recorded in AVCHD fo

GB12Identifying partsA Shutter buttonB Mode dialC For shooting: W/T (Zoom) leverFor viewing: (Playback zoom) lever/ (Index) leverD FlashE ON/OFF (P

GB13Charging the battery pack1Insert the battery pack into the battery charger.• You can charge the battery even when it is partially charged.2Connect

GB14xCharging time• The table above shows the time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). Charging may ta

GB15Inserting the battery pack/a memory card (sold separately)1Open the cover.2Insert the memory card (sold separately).With the notched corner facing

GB16xMemory cards that you can use• The following memory cards are compatible with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

GB17xWhen there is no memory card insertedImages are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 45 MB).To copy images from the internal mem

GB18Setting the clockxSetting the date and time againPress the MENU button, then select (Settings) t (Clock Settings).1Press the ON/OFF (Power) but

GB19Shooting still images1Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button.2Hold the camera steady as illustra

GB2Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers

GB20Shooting movies• The operating sound of the lens is recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie.xChanging the Movie formatChan

GB21Viewing imagesxReturning to shooting imagesPress the shutter button halfway down.xTurning off the cameraPress ON/OFF (Power) button.1Press the (

GB22Learning more about the camera (“Cyber-shot Handbook”)“Cyber-shot Handbook”, which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included on the CD

GB23List of icons displayed on the screenWhen shooting still images• The icons are limited in Easy Shooting mode.When shooting moviesABDisplay Indicat

GB24CDDisplay IndicationRecording folder96 Number of recordable images100Min Recordable timeRecording/Playback Media (Memory card, internal memory)Dir

GB25Number of still images and recordable time of moviesThe number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions a

GB26xMoviesThe table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for all movie files. Continuous shooting is possib

GB27On cleaningCleaning the LCD screenWipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (sold separately) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.Cleaning th

GB28SpecificationsCamera[System]Image device: 7.59 mm (1/2.4 type) Exmor R CMOS sensorTotal pixel number of camera: Approx. 10.6 MegapixelsEffective p

GB29Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)Storage temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)Dimensions: 102.9 × 57.7 × 28.9 mm (

GB3• 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

GB30• “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc..• Adobe and Reader are either trademarks or registered trademarks of

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GB4UL 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

GB5The 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

GB6[ Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)This symbol on the ba

GB7Table of contentsGetting startedRefer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF) on supplied CD-ROM ...

GB8Checking the accessories supplied• Battery charger BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE (1)• Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) (1)• Rechargea

GB9Functions built into this camera• This manual describes the functions of GPS-compatible/incompatible devices, TransferJet-compatible/incompatible d