Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-HX1 © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-132-054-11(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). Operate the camera in the order indicated. 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. 2GB Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of "Memory Stick" media that you can use (sold separately) "Memory Stick Duo" media: You can use a "Memory Stick Duo" media with the camera. "Memory Stick" media: You cannot use a "Memory Stick" media with the camera. Other memory cards cannot be used · For details on "Memory Stick Duo" media, see page 169. Table of contents Notes on the LCD screen, the LCD finder and lens · The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording. Operation Search Black, white, red, blue or green dots MENU/Settings Search When using a "Memory Stick Duo" media with "Memory Stick" media compatible equipment You can use the "Memory Stick Duo" media by inserting it into the "Memory Stick Duo" media Adaptor (sold separately). · Do not hold the camera by taking hold of the LCD screen. Index "Memory Stick Duo" media Adaptor Notes on the battery pack · Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for the first time. · You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged. In addition, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is. · If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time, use up the existing charge and remove it from the camera, then store it in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery pack functions. · For details on the usable battery pack, see page 171. · Exposing the LCD screen, the LCD finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. · Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. · Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. · Be careful not to bump the movable lens, and be careful not to apply force to it. Note when playing movies on other devices This camera utilizes MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile to record movies. Therefore, movies recorded using this camera cannot be played on devices that do not support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264. The images used in this Handbook The images used as examples in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. 3GB Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Operation Search ·················································· 7 MENU/Settings Search ······································· 10 Identifying parts··················································· 15 Using the mode dial ············································ 16 Using the jog dial················································· 17 Changing the DISP (screen display) setting ······· 18 Using the internal memory ·································· 20 Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Shooting Intelligent Auto Adjustment ································· 21 Scene Selection ·················································· 22 Easy Shooting ····················································· 24 Manual Exposure Shooting ································· 26 Shutter Speed Priority Shooting·························· 27 Aperture Priority Shooting ··································· 28 Program Auto ······················································ 29 Hand-held Twilight ·············································· 30 Anti Motion Blur··················································· 31 Sweep Panorama················································ 32 Movie Mode························································· 34 Smile Shutter······················································· 35 Zoom ··································································· 36 Self-Timer···························································· 37 Macro ·································································· 38 Flash ··································································· 39 Focus ·································································· 40 High-speed burst shooting/Exposure bracket ····· 42 EV ······································································· 44 ISO ······································································ 45 Index 4GB Viewing Viewing still images············································· 46 Playback zoom···················································· 47 Image Index ························································ 48 Delete·································································· 49 Viewing movies ··················································· 50 Table of contents Operation Search MENU (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting) ······································ 10 MENU/Settings Search MENU (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing) ········································ 12 Settings Setting items ······················································· 13 Index TV Viewing images on a TV with SD (Standard Definition) ·························································· 129 Viewing images on an HD (High Definition) TV ····130 Computer Enjoying your Windows computer····················· 135 Installing the software (supplied)······················· 137 On "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" (supplied) ····138 Enjoying images on your computer··················· 139 Using the "Music Transfer" (supplied) ··············· 143 Using your Macintosh computer························ 144 Viewing "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" ················ 147 5GB Printing Printing still images ··········································· 148 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer················································ 149 Printing at a shop ·············································· 151 Table of contents Operation Search Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ················································ 152 Warning indicators and messages ···················· 162 MENU/Settings Search Others Using the camera abroad -- Power sources ···· 168 On the "Memory Stick Duo" media···················· 169 On the InfoLITHIUM battery pack ····················· 171 On the battery charger ······································ 172 Index Index Index ································································· 173 6GB Operation Search Leaving the settings to Intelligent Auto Adjustment······························· 21 the camera Scene Selection ··················································· 22 Scene Recognition·············································· 62 Table of contents Operation Search Shooting portraits Portrait ···································································· 22 Twilight Portrait ···················································· 22 Smile Shutter ························································ 35 Scene Recognition·············································· 62 Face Detection ····················································· 65 Anti Blink ································································ 68 Red Eye Reduction ············································· 69 Manual Exposure Shooting ······························ 26 Shutter Speed Priority Shooting······················ 27 Aperture Priority Shooting································· 28 Program Auto ······················································· 29 Sweep Panorama················································ 32 MENU/Settings Search Shooting images manually Index Shooting panoramic images Shooting food arrangements Shooting close to objects Shooting moving objects Gourmet ································································· 22 Macro ······································································ 38 Advanced Sports Shooting ······························· 22 Movie Mode··························································· 34 High-speed burst shooting/Exposure bracket ·················································································· 42 7GB Shooting without blur High Sensitivity····················································· 22 Hand-held Twilight ······················· ...