Sony DSC H1 Operating Instructions
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Customer Support Website. Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and "Read This First" (separate - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services 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-H1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital accordance with the instructions, may cause equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to of this camera. Notice If Sony service station. 3 - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
"Memory Stick Duo" by inserting it into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor • For details on "Memory Stick", see page 96. Notes on the Nickel-Metal Hydride battery • Charge both of the supplied Ni-MH batteries before using the camera for the first time. (t step 1 in"Read This First - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
the LCD screen, the 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 The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick page 50 1 2 1 2 Connect your camera to a PC or a printer This manual • Copy your images to a computer and - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
Table of contents Notes on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus Memory Stick" (Recording with the internal memory 24 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed 25 Using the jog dial 26 Using the mode dial 27 Shooting with manual - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 50 Camera 1 51 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 54 2 Expanded Focus Enlarged Icon STEADY SHOT Conversion Lens Internal Memory Tool 56 Format Memory Stick Tool 57 Format Create REC. Folder Change REC - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick 70 Using the supplied software 71 Using your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 81 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 83 Warning indicators and messages 93 Others On the "Memory Stick 96 On the battery charger and the batteries - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down. Press fully down straight away Press halfway down, then Flashing,lit/beeps VGA FINE 101 96 Press fully - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
using the functions below. [Manual exposure]: Allows you to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. t page 30 [EV]: Allows you to adjust the exposure that has been determined by the camera. t page 31 [Metering Mode]: Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
Characteristics of light White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 39). Reddish 12 - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
camera 1944 480 Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory for use (t step 4 in "Read This First") Pixel Many (Fine image quality - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
step 2 in "Read This First") B Mode dial (27) C /BRK button (34) D Shutter button (t step 5 in "Read This First") E Jog dial (26) F FOCUS button (32) G Microphone H Self-timer lamp (t step 5 in "Read This First")/AF illuminator (53) I Lens J Flash (t step 5 in "Read This First") K Hook for shoulder - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. 3 2 4 Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover. P "Memory Stick" cover (bottom) (t step 3 in "Read This First") Q OPEN button (bottom) (t step 1 in "Read This First") R Battery cover (bottom) (t step 1 in "Read This First - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
image quality deterioration caused by unnecessary light. 1 Attach the adaptor ring. 2 Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. • You can attach the lens cap with the lens hood attached. • When the adaptor ring is attached, it may block flashlight, AF - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
can be attached in the reverse direction to store it with the camera when it is not in use. Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) When you want to do enhanced wide-angle shots or zoom-in shots on - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
(t step 5 in "Read This First") Mode dial (Scene Selection) (t step 5 in "Read This First") Mode dial (27) Flash mode (t step 5 in "Read This First") Red-eye reduction (52) Zoom (51, t step 5 in "Read This First") Sharpness (42) 5 Saturation (41) 6 Contrast (41) Conversion lens (55) ON AF - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
1/30" 400 C:32:00 Indication Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") Image quality (40) Recording folder (57) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (23) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (23) Recording time [maximum recordable time] (23) Multi - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
6 in "Read This First") C Display 101 101 Indication PictBridge connecting (77) Recording folder (57) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Playback folder (43) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (23) Remaining "Memory Stick - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
the USB cable (78) EV level value (31) ISO number (40) Metering mode (38) Flash White balance (39) 500 F3.5 Shutter speed (29) Aperture value (30) Playback image (t step 6 in "Read This First") E Display 2005 1 1 DPOF BACK/ NEXT VOLUME Indication Histogram (22, 31) • appears when histogram - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
the screen display Each time you press the (Screen status) button, the display changes as follows. Histogram on VGA 96 S histogram displayed when shooting and during playback may occur when: - The flash strobes. - The shutter speed is slow or high. • The histogram may not appear for images recorded - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
:18 1:31:09 24:18:25 • Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can be only recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO". • For image size and image quality, see page 13. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. 23 - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
data on a hard disc of your computer Perform the procedure on pages 64 to 68 without a "Memory Stick" inserted in the camera. • You cannot move image data on a "Memory Stick" to the internal memory. • By connecting the camera and a computer with a USB cable, you can copy data stored in the internal - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
Memory Stick" as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use. • The battery viewed and the battery life are decreased under the following conditions: - The surrounding temperature is low - The flash is used - The camera has been turned - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
Using the jog dial The jog dial is used to change the setting values when shooting with the manual adjustment modes (shutter speed priority mode, aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode) or the EV adjustment. By turning the jog dial, you can also easily view the next/previous image. Jog dial - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
camera : Shooting movies t step 5 in "Read This First" Control button Still image shooting modes : Playback/Edit t step 6 in "Read This First available t page 37) S: Shutter speed priority shooting mode Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually (page 29). Also, you - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
Selection For details t step 5 in "Read This First" For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. ( : you can select the desired setting) Macro Flash AF range finder Manual focus Burst/Multi White Balance Burst - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
Enjoying the camera Shooting with manual adjustment The camera automatically adjusts the focus and the exposure, however, you can manually adjust these settings. Mode dial FOCUS button VGAFINE M 98 Jog dial Aperture value S AF 30 F2.8 0EV Exposure value Shutter speed To change the - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
the screen flashes when the shutter button is pressed halfway down. You can shoot in this condition, but we recommend that you adjust the flashing values again. • The flash is set to (Forced flash), SL (Slow synchro) or (No flash). To adjust the shutter speed and the aperture value (Manual exposure - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
:The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. Toward -: Darkens an image. • For details on the exposure t page 11 • The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments. • If a subject is being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
button indicator Flexible Spot AF () Manual focus Focuses on an extremely subject, take care to hold the camera steady so that the subject does focus mode. In these cases, the manual focus mode is convenient. • AF stands of vibration. • When you use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], priority AF - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
setting is [On]. If 9 flashes, it indicates the limitation of focus adjustment. • After setting the distance with z, pressing B turns on the macro mode, and the manual focus is canceld. • Distance setting information in manual focus is approximate. If you point the lens up or down, the error - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
of five images is recorded. • You cannot select the certain shutter speeds*. * When [ISO] is [400]: 1/25 second or slower When [ISO] is not [400]: 1/6 second or slower • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or "Memory Stick" is full, the Burst stops. • You may not be able - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
59 VGA(E-Mail) 100 100 On the Exposure Bracket • The flash is set to (No flash). • The focus and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images. • When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 31) the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
. Items available vary depending on the mode dial position. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button. • If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing b/B until it appears on the screen. • Press z after selecting an item when the mode dial is - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
(White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) BRK (Bracket Step)* M (Interval)* (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) Menu - * The operation is limited according to the position of the /BRK button. **The operation is limited according to the Scene mode (page 28). *** - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
exposure based on the brightness of the subject there. Multi (Multi-pattern metering) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure. • For details on the exposure t page 11 • When using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting the - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
white balance. • Do not shake or strike the camera while the flashes quickly. indicator • When flash mode is set to (Forced flash) or SL (Slow synchro), the white balance is adjusted to the condition with the flash emitting. Adjusts for the flash conditions. • You cannot select this item when - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
13 BRK (Bracket Step) P S AM Selects the bracket step value (page 34). ± 1.0EV ± 0.7EV • This setting cannot be made when the position of the /BRK button is set to other than Exposure Bracket (page 34). ± 0.3EV M (Interval) P S AM Selects the frame interval in the Multi Burst mode (page 34 - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
For details on the operation t page 36 (Flash Level) P S AM Adjusts the amount of flash light. + ( +) Toward +: Makes the flash level higher. Normal - ( -) Toward -: Makes the flash level lower. • To change flash mode t step 5 in "Read This First" PFX (P.Effect) P S AM Allows you to - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
For details on the operation t page 36 (Sharpness) P S AM Adjusts the sharpness of the image. +( ) Toward +: Sharpens the image. Normal -( ) Toward -:Softens the image. (Setup) See page 50. P S AM 42 - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
button. Select Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. Of Files: 9 Created: 2005 1 1 1:05:34AM OK Cancel BACK/NEXT 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z. z On the [Folder] The camera stores images in a specified folder of a "Memory Stick in the "Memory Stick" and the first or last image - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
in single-image mode 1 Display the image you want to protect. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [-] (Protect) with b/B on the control button, then press z. The image is protected and the - (protect) indicator appears on the image. VGA 2/9 - Protect Exit BACK/NEXT 4 To protect other - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
For details on the operation t page 36 Using the menu To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press z in step 3 or 4 of "To protect images in single-image mode." In index mode 1 Select the image for which you want to remove protection in step 5 of "To protect images in index mode." 2 Press z - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
images in the selected folder. Plays back all images stored on the "Memory Stick". Repeat On Off Plays back images in a continuous loop. After all the newest file. • For details on [Image Size] t step 4 in "Read This First" • You cannot change the size of movies or Multi Burst images. • When - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
control button, cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software. (Divide) P S AM Cuts movies, or deletes unnecessary portions of movies. This is the recommended function to use when the internal memory or "Memory Stick - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
4 Only the desired scenes remain. 1 3 2 101_0006 Procedure 1 Display the movie to be divided. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select [ ] (Divide) with b/B on the control button, then press z. 4 Select [OK] with v, then press z. The playback of the movie starts. 48 - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
Records an enlarged image (t step 6 in "Read This First") as a new file. Trimming See the following procedure. Return Cancels trimming. 1 Press MENU during playback zoom to display the menu. 2 Select [Trimming] with B on the control button Review. 49 - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
screen, press MENU. To return to the menu from the Setup screen, press b on the control button repeatedly. To cancel the (Setup) setting Select [Cancel] if it appears, then press z on the control button. If it does not appear, select the previous setting again. • This setting is maintained even when - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
when the focus is achieved. • When you press the shutter button all the way down using the self-timer, the focus is locked. • Battery consumption may be faster than in any other AF mode. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 12×). When - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows. The W side of this line is the optical zoom area, and the T side is the digital when using the digital zoom. The , or indicator flashes, and AF operates (t step 2 "Set the clock" in "Read This First") Off Does not superimpose the date and time - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
camera to focus easily when the shutter button manual focus is selected (page , or indicator flashes, and AF problems with safety, do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range. • When attaching the adaptor ring or a conversion lens, the AF illuminator is blocked by them. Auto Review - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
the steady shot function using the (Steady shot) button when the mode dial is not set to . (t step 5 in "Read This First") • The steady shot function may not work properly in the following cases. - When camera shake is too strong - When the shutter speed is slow, for example, shooting night scenes - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
When using the built-in flash or AF illuminator, the light may be blocked, causing the lens shadow to appear. • The available zoom area is limited. • The available focusing area is limited. • For details, see the operating instructions supplied with your conversion lens. Using the Setup screen 55 - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
Memory Stick" is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with . Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory with v on the control button, then press z. The message "All data in internal memory will be erased Ready?" - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
"Memory Stick" is inserted in the camera. The default settings are marked with . Format Formats the "Memory Stick". A commercially available "Memory Stick" 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message "All data in Memory Stick will be erased Ready?" appears. 2 Select [OK] - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
"Memory Stick" having 32 MB or larger capacity. 2 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. The message "All data in internal memory will be copied Ready?" appears. 3 Select [OK] with v, then press z. Copying starts. Copying 102_COPY • Use fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
[Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. On Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/ press the shutter button. Off Turns off the - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
even if the recording folder or the "Memory Stick" is changed. (When the replaced "Memory Stick" contains a file with a number higher than when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the USB cable. PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 61
Clock Set Sets the date and time. OK Cancel For details on the operation t page 50 Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then, perform the procedure explained in "Set the clock" (t step 2 in "Read This First"). Cancels setting the clock. Using the Setup screen 61 - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
computer" (page 73). Copying images to your computer (page 64) Preparation Viewing images on your computer Installing the USB driver. • Installation of the USB driver is not needed when using Windows XP. Enjoying images using "PicturePackage" (page 71) Viewing images saved on your computer - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
Flash Player 6.0 or later, Windows Media Player 7.0 or later, DirectX 9.0b or later Sound card: 16-bit stereo sound card with speakers Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended.) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation-approximately 500 MB Display: Video card (Direct Draw driver - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
"Memory Stick" to a computer are used as examples. Stage 1: Installing the USB Driver • A driver is software button next to [Yes, I want to restart my computer now] to select it, then click [Finish]. 1 NOTE: Do not connect the camera to the computer at this time. 1 Shut down all application software - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 65
be corrupted if the batteries shut off too soon. 3 Set the mode dial to , then turn on the camera and the computer. • With Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop. "USB Mode Normal" appears on the screen of the camera. USB Mode Normal Memory Stick Switch on MENU Access indicators - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 66
for the images, then click [Next]. 1 2 The "Scanner and Camera Wizard" screen appears. 2 Click [Next]. The images saved on the "Memory Stick" of the camera appear. • If no "Memory Stick" is inserted, images in the internal memory appear. 2 Image copying starts. When the copying is completed, the - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 67
Using your computer 5 Click the radio button next to [Nothing. I'm finished working with these pictures] to select it, then click [Next]. 1 Double-click [My Computer] t [Removable Disk] t [DCIM]. 1 2 The "Completing the Scanner and Camera Wizard" screen appears. 6 Click [Finish]. The wizard - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 68
file name, you may not be able to play back that image with your camera (page 70). Stage 5: Viewing images on your computer This section describes the procedure cable • Removing a "Memory Stick" • Inserting a "Memory Stick" after copying images from the internal memory • Turning off the camera 68 - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 69
here 2 Click (Sony DSC) t [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. 4 Click [OK]. • Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP. 5 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the "Memory Stick", or turn off the camera. When you copy images from a "Memory Stick" after copying images - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 70
. • When there is no folder, first create a folder with your camera (page 57) and then copy the image file. 2 Copy the image file to the "Memory Stick" folder in the following order. 1Right-click the image file, then click [Copy]. 2Double-click [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] in [My Computer - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 71
of A-D, then click the button at the lower right of the screen. Installing the software You can install the "PicturePackage" and "ImageMixer VCD2" software using the following procedure. • If you have not yet installed the USB driver (page 64), do not connect the camera to the computer before you - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 72
on the desktop. For information on the use of the software Click [?] at the upper-right corner of each screen to show the on-line help. Technical support for "PicturePackage"/"ImageMixer VCD2" is provided by the Pixela User Support Center. For more information, refer to the information included on - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 73
or later) CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac G3/G4 series Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended.) Hard Disk: Disk installed. (QuickTime 5 or later is recommended.) Notes on connecting your camera to a computer • Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 74
, then remove the USB cable, remove the "Memory Stick", or turn off the camera. • If you are using Mac OS X v10.0, perform the procedure above after you have turned your computer off. Creating a video CD using "ImageMixer VCD2" 6 After the user information screen appears, enter the desired name and - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 75
instructions supplied with the printer. Printing using a computer You can copy images to a computer using the supplied "PicturePackage" software and print the images. Printing at a shop (page 79) You can take a "Memory Stick" containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 76
Camera & Imaging Products Association) In single-image mode You can print a single image on a printing sheet. Index button Control Button • It is recommended to use the sufficiently charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries • If the indicator flashes on the screen of the camera for about five seconds - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 77
Print All In This Folder DPOF image Select This image Cancel The camera is set to playback mode, then an image and the print appears when you complete Stage 2. 1 Select the desired printing method with v/V on the control button, then press z. [All In This Folder] Prints all the images in the folder. - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 78
the date will be inserted in the order you select (t step 2 in "Read This First"). This function may not be provided depending on the printer. [Quantity] When camera" (page 76) and "Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer" (page 77), then proceed with the following. When you connect the camera - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 79
Printing at a shop You can take a "Memory Stick" containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance so that you do not need to reselect them - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 80
Marking in index mode 1 Display the index screen. (t step 6 in "Read This First") 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press z. 4 Select [Select] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot add a Folder]. mark in [All In This 5 - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 81
input switch to "video." • For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV. Control button Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen. Press b/B on the control button to select the desired image. • When using your camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch the video - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 82
you need a TV with a video input jack and the A/V cable (supplied). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 83
minute, and turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 59). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired. 83 Troubleshooting - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 84
FINDER/LCD button (t step 5 in "Read This First"). The image is not clear on the finder. • Adjust the diopter scale properly using the finder adjustment lever (t step 5 in "Read This First"). Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memory or "Memory Stick" (page - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 85
- Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in "Read This First") - Change the "Memory Stick". • Set the write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick" to the recording position (page 96). • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • Set the mode dial to a other position than and when shooting still - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 86
date and time (t step 2 in "Read This First"). The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. • The exposure is when you view the screen in a dark place. • The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 87
shooting distance using the flash (t step 5 in "Read This First"). • Light the room and shoot the subject. Cannot shoot images in succession. • The internal memory or the "Memory Stick" is full. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in "Read This First"). • The battery level is low. Install - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 88
"Memory Stick" driver. • In Windows 2000, log on as Administrator (authorized Administrators) (page 64). Your computer does not recognize your camera. • Turn on the camera (t step 2 in "Read This First"). • When the battery level is low, install the charged batteries (t step 1 in "Read This First - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 89
click the [Device Manager] tab. The "Device Manager" appears. 3 Right-click [ Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] t [OK]. The device is deleted. 4 Install the USB driver (page 64). You cannot copy images. • Connect the camera and your computer correctly using the supplied USB cable (page 65). • Follow - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 90
back the data in the internal memory. • There is a "Memory Stick" inserted in the camera. Remove it (t step 3 in "Read This First"). Cannot record images using the internal memory. • There is a "Memory Stick" inserted in the camera. Remove it (t step 3 in "Read This First"). The free capacity of the - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 91
error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. Cannot print images. • Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable. • paper size after the printer has been connected to the camera. Troubleshooting 91 - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 92
warm when you use it for a long time. • This is not a malfunction. The lens does not move when you turn off the camera. • The batteries are discharged. Replace them with charged batteries (t step 1 in "Read This First") or use the AC Adaptor (not supplied). The Clock Set screen appears when you turn - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32:ss • There is trouble with your camera's hardware. Turn the power off and on again. C:13:ss • The camera cannot read or write data on the "Memory Stick - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
memory space in internal memory No memory space in Memory Stick • Delete unnecessary images or files (t step 6 in "Read This First"). Read only memory • Your camera cannot record or delete images on this "Memory Stick with the same first three digit number already exists on the "Memory Stick" (For - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 95
camera is connected to a non-PictBridge compliant device. Check the device. • The connection is not established. Disconnect and connect the USB cable again. If an error message is indicated on the printer, refer to the operating instructions printer. Troubleshooting • The data transmission to the - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 96
or writing data. • Data may be corrupted in the following cases: - When the "Memory Stick" is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation - When the "Memory Stick" is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise • We recommend backing up important - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 97
Notes on using a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) • To use a "Memory Stick Duo" with the camera, be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. If you insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into a "Memory Stick" compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor, you might not be - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 98
is called the "memory effect."* If this problem occurs, charging the batteries only after using up the existing charge will correct it. * The "memory effect" - the situation in which the capacity of the battery is temporarily lowered. • To use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the slide - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 99
. • If the poles of the batteries and the terminals on the battery cover of the camera are dirty, the battery life may be extremely shortened. Occasionally wipe them with a dry cloth, etc. to keep them clean. • If you shoot a lot using the flash and the zoom, the battery power will be used up faster - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 100
to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images. x On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 101
× zoom lens f = 6.0 - 72.0 mm (36 - 432 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 3.7 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene Selection (7 modes) White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 102
BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH battery charger Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 3 W Output voltage AA: DC 1.4V 400 mA × 2 AAA: DC 1.4 V 160 mA × 2 Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (+ - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 103
"Read This First" Auto Review 53 B B&W 41 Battery Charging t step 1 in "Read This First" Install/Remove t step 1 in "Read This First" Remaining indicator t step 1 in "Read This First" Beach mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Beep 59 Blur 10 BRK 34 Burst 34 C C AF 51 Camera 1 51 Camera 2 54 - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 104
59 LCD screen ..........see "Screen" Lens hood 16 M M AF 51 Macintosh computer 73 Recommended environment 73 Macro t step 5 in "Read This First" Mains lead t step 1 in "Read This First" Manual focus 32 "Memory Stick 96 Insert/Remove t step 3 in "Read This First" Format 57 Number of images - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 105
50 Camera 1 51 Camera 2 54 Internal Memory Tool ... 56 Memory Stick Tool ....... 57 Setup 1 59 Setup 2 60 Setup 1 59 Setup 2 60 Sharpness 42 Shooting Movie t step 5 in "Read This First" Still image t step 5 in "Read This First" Shooting menu 38 Shooting movies 27 Shoulder strap 16 Shutter - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 106
Z Zoom t step 5 in "Read This First" 106 - Sony DSC H1 | Operating Instructions - Page 107
Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick", , "Memory Stick PRO", Duo", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO , "MagicGate", and Corporation. are trademarks of Sony • PicturePackage is a trademark of Sony • Macromedia and Flash are trademarks or registered used in this manual are, in general
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Digital Still Camera
User’s Guide/
Troubleshooting
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and
“Read This First” (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain
it for future reference.
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 upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
DSC-H1
Serial No. ___________________________
DSC-H1
“Read This First” (separate volume)
Explains the set-up and basic operations
for shooting/playback with your camera.
Enjoying the
camera
Using the menu
Using the Setup screen
Using your computer
Printing still images
Connecting your
camera to your TV
Troubleshooting
Others
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