Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 User manual

SONY
4-133-906-61 (1 )
Digital Still Camera
Camara fotograffa digital
DSC-H20
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©2009 Sony Corporation

English
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-H20
Serial No. _
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
-SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, CAREFULLY
FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
If the shape of the plug does not fit the
power outlet, use an attachment plug
adaptor
of the proper configuration for the
power outlet.
CAUTION
IBattery pack
If the battery pack is mishandled. the battery pack
can burst. cause afire or even chemical bums.
Observe the following cautions.
•Do not disassemble.
•Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack
to any shock or force such
as hammering.
dropping or stepping on it.
•Do not short circuit and do not allow metal
objects to come into contact with the battery
terminals.
•Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C
(140°F) such as in direct sunlight or
in acar
parked
in the sun.
•Do not incinerate or dispose
of in fire.
•Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion
batteries.
•Be sure to charge the battery pack using a
genuine Sony battery charger or adevice that
can charge the battery pack.
•Keep the battery pack out
of the reach of small
children.
•Keep the battery pack dry.

•Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by Sony.
•Dispose
of used battery packs promptly as
described in the instructions.
IBattery charger
Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery
charger
is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long
as it is connected to the
wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs
while using the battery charger, immediately shut
off the power by disconnecting the plug from the
wall outlet (wall socket).
For Customers in the U.S.A. and
Canada
IRECYCLING LITHIUM-ION
BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to
the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling
of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.
IBattery pack
This device complies with Part 15 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.
This Class Bdigital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
For Customers in the U.S.A.
UL is an internationally recognized safety
organization.
This product has received UL Listing.
If you have any questions about this product, you
may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-S0NY (7669)
The number below
is for the FCC related matters
only.
IRegulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-H20
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part
15 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.
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ICAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
INote:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital
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
radiorrV
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
INotice for the customers in the
countries applying
EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-
ku Tokyo, 108-
0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for
EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in separate
service
or guarantee documents.
This product has been tested and found compliant
with the limits set out
in the EMC Directive for
using connection cables shorter than 3meters
(9.8 feet).
IAttention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and sound
of this unit.
INotice
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.
IDisposal 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 resources.
For more detailed information about recycling
of
this product, please contact your local Civic

Office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the 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.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed
of
correctly, you will help prevent 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 apermanent
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.
Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom
Amoulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted
to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, afuse
of the same rating as the supplied
one and approved by ASTAor BSI to BS 1362,
(i.e., marked with an
<&> or ~ mark) must be
used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the
plug without the fuse cover. Ifyou should lose the
fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony
service station.

Table of contents
Notes on using the camera 8
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Identifying. parts;
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Using shooting functions uu. 20
Displaying minimum indicators (Easy Shooting) 20
Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) 21
Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition) 22
Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection) 24
Shooting close-ups (Macro) 25
Using the self-timer 25
Selecting aflash mode 26
Changing the screen display 26
Selecting the image size to match the usage
27
Using the Shooting mode that matches the scene (Scene Selection) 28
Shooting with Program Auto 30
Shooting with adesired exposure (Manual Exposure Shooting) 30
Shooting movies
31
Using viewing functions uu. 33
Viewing an enlarged image (Playback zoom) 33
Searching for an image (Image Index) 33
Viewing still images with music (Slideshow) 34
Selecting the display format (View Mode) 35

Deleti ng images 36
Deleting images 36
Deleting all images (Format) 37
Connecting to other devices 38
Viewing images on a TV 38
Printing still images 38
Using the camera with acomputer 40
Changi ng camera settings 44
Changing the operation sounds 44
Using the MENU items 45
Using the
iI; (Settings) items 48
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List of icons displayed on the screen 50
Learning more about the camera (UCyber-shot Handbook") 53
Troubleshooting 54
Precautions 57
Specifications 58
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INotes on using the camera
Internal memory and "Memory
Stick Duo" media back up
Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery
pack, or remove the "Memory Stick Duo"
media while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise,
the internal memory data or "Memory Stick
Duo" media may be damaged. Be sure to make
abackup copy to protect your data.
On management files
When you insert a"Memory StickDuo" media
without amanagement file into the camera and
turn on the power, part
of the "Memory Stick
Duo" media capacity
is used to automatically
create amanagement file. It may take some
time until you can perform the next operation.
Notes on recording/playback
•Before you start recording, make atrial
recording to make sure that the camera is
working correctly.
•The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-
proof, nor water-proof. Read "Precautions"
(page 57) before operating the camera.
• Avoid exposing the camera to water.
If water
enters inside the camera, amalfunction 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.
•Do not use the camera near alocation that
generates strong radio waves
or emits
radiation. Otherwise, the camera may not
properly record or play back images.
•Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations
may cause malfunctions.
•If moisture condensation occurs, remove it
before using the camera (page 57).
•Do not shake or strike the camera.
It may
cause amalfunction and you may not be able
to record images. Furthermore, the recording
media may become unusable or image data
may be damaged.
•Clean the flash surface before use. The heat
of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash
surface to become discolored or to stick to
the flash surface, resulting in insufficient
light emission.
Notes on the LCD screen and lens
•The LCD screen is 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.
•When the battery level becomes low, the lens
might stop moving. Insert acharged battery
pack and turn on the camera again.
On camera's temperature
Your camera and battery may get warm due to
continuous use, but it
is not amalfunction.
On the overheat protection
Depending on the camera and battery
temperature, you may be unable to record
movies or the power may turn off
automatically to protect the camera.
Amessage will be displayed on the LCD
screen before the power turns off or you can
no longer record movies.
On image data compatibility
•The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule
for Camera File system) universal standard
established by JEITA(Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries
Association).
•Sony does not guarantee that the camera will
play back images recorded or edited with
otherequipment, orthat otherequipment will
play back images recorded with the camera.
Warning on copyright
Television programs, films, videotapes, and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording
of such materials may
be contrary to the provisions
of the copyright
laws.

No compensation for damaged
content or recording failure
Sony cannot compensate for failure to record
or loss or damage
of recorded content due to a
malfunction
of the camera or recording media,
etc.

Checking the accessories supplied
Attach the wrist strap and place your hand
through the loop to prevent the camera from
damage by being dropped.
IUsing the wrist and lens
cap straps
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Battery case (1)
•Power cord (mains lead) (1)
(not supplied in the USA and Canada)
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•Wrist strap (1)
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•CD-ROM (1)
-Cyber-shot application software
-"Cyber-shot Handbook"
-"Cyber-shot Step-up Guide"
•Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)
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Bottom
III. (Smile) button
[2J ON/OFF (Power) button
rnJ Mode dial
IAl Shutter button
[§] For shooting: W rr (Zoom) lever
For viewing: q(Playback zoom)
lever~ (Index) lever
[§J Microphone
[IJFlash
[ID Hook for lens cap strap
[ID Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/
AF illuminator
I1Q] Lens
[j] LCD screen
~Speaker
~ Hook for wrist strap
IHI [E (Playback) button
[1§] Control button
Menu on: AI.,
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Menu off: DISP/~/~/~
~ fiii (Delete) button
1111 MENU button
MI Tripod receptacle
•Use atripod with ascrew less than
5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you
cannot firmly secure the camera, and
damage to the camera may occur.
11m Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media
cover
[2QI Battery insertion slot
!21l "Memory Stick Duo" media slot
~ Multi connector
~ Battery eject lever
~ Access lamp
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Charging the battery pack
CHARGE lamp
Battery pack
Plug
For customers
in the USA and Canada
CHARGE lamp
Lit: Charging
Off: Charging finished (normal
charge)
2Connect the battery
charger to the wall
outlet (wall socket).
If you continue charging the
battery pack for about one more
hour after the CHARGE lamp
turns off, the charge will last
slightly longer (full charge).
1 Insert the battery pack into
the battery charger.
•You can charge the battery even when
it is partially charged.
For customers in countries/regions other
than the USA and Canada
CHARGE lamp
Power cord
(mains lead) +
3 When charging is finished, disconnect the battery
charger.
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Viewing still images
Shooting still images
•The table above shows the time required to charge afully depleted battery pack at atemperature of
25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances.
•Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).
•When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall
socket), and remove the battery pack from the battery charger.
•Be sure to use the battery pack or the battery charger
of the genuine Sony brand.
The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera &Imaging
Products Association)
•The battery life and the number of still images may vary depending on the camera settings.
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Stick Duo" media (sold separately)
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separately).
With the terminal side facing the LCD,
insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media
until it clicks into place.
3Insert the battery pack.
Insert the battery while pressing the lever
in the direction of the arrow.
4Close the cover.
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ITo remove the battery pack
Battery eject lever
Images are stored in the camera's internal
memory (approximately
11 MB).
To copy images from the internal
memory to a"Memory Stick Duo"
media, insert the "Memory Stick Duo"
media in the camera, then select MENU
-+ i:; (Settings) -+. ("Memory
Stick" Tool) -+ [Copy].
IWhen there is no "Memory
Stick Duo" media inserted
You can also use a "Memory Stick PRO Duo"
media or "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"
media with the camera.
For details on the number of images/time that
can be recorded, see pages 28, 32. Other types
of "Memory Stick" media or memory card are
not compatible with the camera.
"Memory Stick" media
You cannot use a"Memory Stick" media with
the camera.
ITo remove the "Memory
Stick Duo" media
I
"Memory Stick" media that
you can use
"Memory Stick Duo" media
Access lamp IChecking
the remaining
battery charge
Aremaining charge indicator appears on
the upper left
of the LCD screen.
High Low
Make sure that the access lamp
is not lit, then push the "Memory
Stick Duo" media
in once.
1m
•Never remove the "Memory Stick Duo"
media/battery pack when the access lamp is
lit. This may cause damage to data in the
"Memory Stick Duo" media/internal
memory.
•It takes about one minute until the correct
remaining charge indicator appears.
•The remaining charge indicator may not be
correct under certain circumstances.
• If the NP-FG1battery pack (sold separately)
is used, the minute display is also shown
after the remaining charge indicator.
•Battery capacity decreases over time and
through repeated use.
When the operating
time per charge decreases markedly, the
battery pack needs to be replaced. Purchase a
new battery pack.
•If the camera is running on and you do not
operate the camera for about three minutes,
the camera turns off automatically (Auto
power-offfunction).
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Setting the clock
1 Press the ON/OFF (Power)
button.
The camera is turned on.
• It may take time for the power to turn on
and allow operation.
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[T on the control button, then
press •.
Date &Time Format: Select the date
and time display format.
Daylight Savings: Select Daylight
Savings On/Off.
Date &Time: Sets the date and time.
ON/OFF (Power) button
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Date &Time Setting -Home
Date &Time Format Y-M-D
Daylight Savings On
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3 Set the numeric value and desired settings with ./T;'~/
~, then press •.
•Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
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5Select your desired area with
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press
e.
•The camera does not have afeature for superimposing dates on images. By using "PMB" in the
CD-ROM (supplied), you can print
or save images with the date.
ISetting the date and time again
Press the MENU button, then select;:; (Settings) --+ 0(Clock Settings) (page 49).
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SteadyShot
mark
Mode dial
TSide.
Wside
WfT (Zoom) lever
Shutter button
To shoot movies, set the mode dial to
U(Movie Mode) (page 31).
•Move the W
rr (Zoom) lever towards Tto
zoom in, towards Wto zoom out.
Moving the lever slightly zooms slowly
and moving the lever fully zooms fast.
3Press the shutter button
halfway down to focus.
((";~\ is displayed to indicate that SteadyShot
is working. When the image is in focus, a
beep sounds and
the. indicator lights.
The shortest shooting distance
is
approximately 2cm (13/16 inches) (W)/90
cm (2 feet
11 1/2 inches) (T) (from the
lens).
2Hold the camera steady as
illustrated.
1Set the camera to iO
(IntelligentAuto Adjustment),
then press ON/OFF (Power)
button.
Shooting images
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The image is shot.
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Control
button
Viewing images
1Press the ~ (Playback)
button.
The last image shot is displayed.
•When images on the "Memory Stick Duo"
media recorded with other cameras cannot
be played back on this camera, view the
images in [Folder View] (page 35).
ISelecting next/previous image
Select an image with. (next)/ ..... (previous) on
the control button.
IDeleting an image
CD Press fijj (Delete) button.
®Select [This Image] with Aon the control
button, then press •.
IReturning to shooting images
Press the shutter button halfway down.
ITurning off the camera
Press ON/OFF (Power) button.
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This mode uses the minimum number of settings. The text size increases and indicators
become easier to see.
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1Set the mode dial to EASY (Easy
Shooting).
Self-Timer
Image Size
Flash
Press ~ on the control button --+ Select [Self-Timer IOsec] or [Self-
Timer Off].
Press MENU
--+ Select [Large] or [Small] from [Image Size].
Press
~ on the control button --+ Select [Flash Auto] or [Flash Off]/
Press MENU
--+ [Flash] --+ Select [Auto] or [Off].
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