Sony DSC-H300 User manual

DSC-H300
4-476-545-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China
Digital Still Camera
Instruction Manual
DSC-H300
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Appareil photo numérique / Fotocamera digitale /
Cámara fotografía digital / Câmara fotográfica digital /
Digitale Fotokamera / Digitale camera / Cyfrowy aparat fotograficzny /
Digitální fotoaparát / Digitális fényképezőgép / Digitálny fotoaparát /
Digital stillbildskamera / Digitaalikamera / Digitalt stillkamera /
Digitalt stillbilledkamera / Digitalni fotoaparat / Aparat foto digital /

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GB Instruction Manual
Learning more about the camera (“Cyber-shot
User Guide”)
“Cyber-shot User Guide” is an on-line manual. Refer to it for
in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera.
1Access the Sony support page.
http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/
2Select your country or region.
3Search for the model name of your camera within the
support page.
• Check the model name on the bottom of your camera.

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The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
• Camera (1)
• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (4)
• Dedicated USB cable (1) (Sony Corporation 1-837-783-)
• Shoulder strap (1)
• Lens cap (1)/Lens cap strap (1)
• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)
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 your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model No. DSC-H300
Serial No. ______________________________
Checking the supplied items

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To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
[CAUTION
Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
UL 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 product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
WARNING
For Customers in the U.S.A.

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[Regulatory Information
[CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-H300
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part15 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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[Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
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 radio/TV 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.

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[Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan
For EU product compliance: Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Germany
[Notice
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.
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC
regulation for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of
this unit.
For Customers in Europe

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[Disposal 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.

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[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.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a
chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are
added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
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 a permanent
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.

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Inserting the batteries/a memory card (sold
separately)
1Open the cover.
2Insert the memory card (sold separately).
Ensure the notched corner faces correctly.

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x Batteries you can and cannot use with your camera
In the table below, indicates the battery can be used, while — indicates the
one cannot be used.
* Operating performance cannot be ensured if voltage drops or other problems are
caused by the nature of the battery.
3Match +/– and insert the batteries.
Battery type Supplied Supported
LR6 (size AA) alkaline
batteries
HR15/51: HR6 (size AA)
Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries
—
Lithium batteries* — —
Manganese batteries* — —
Ni-Cd batteries* — —

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• Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries can be charged using a battery charger (sold
separately).
• The performance of your camera differs depending on the manufacturer and the type
of battery you use. Also, battery-performance may decline dramatically under low
temperatures. Especially, at temperatures below 5 °C (41 °F), your camera may get
turned off unexpectedly as you turn it on or switch the playback mode to the
shooting mode.
For more details on batteries, see “Batteries” in “Cyber-shot User Guide”.
• Please note that we cannot guarantee full performance of your camera when using
the batteries not indicated as “supported” in the above table.

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x Battery life and number of images you can record/view
• The number is based on the CIPA standard.
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)
x To remove the memory card
Push the memory card in once to eject the memory card.
Battery life Number of images
Shooting (still images) Approx. 175 min. Approx. 350 images
Actual shooting (movies) Approx. 85 min. —
Continuous shooting
(movies)
Approx. 150 min. —
Viewing (still images) Approx. 400 min. Approx. 8,000 images

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Setting the clock
1Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.
2Select a desired language.
Control button
ON/OFF (Power)

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3Select a desired geographic location by following the on-
screen instructions, then press zon the control button.
4Set [Date & Time Format], [Summer Time] and [Date &
Time], then select [OK].
5Follow the instructions on the screen.

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Shooting still images
Shooting still images/movies
1Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
2Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image.
Mode dial
Shutter button
W/T (Zoom)
W: zoom out
T: zoom in
: Intelligent Auto
: Sweep Panorama
: Movie Mode
MOVIE button

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Shooting movies
1Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording.
2Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.

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Viewing images
1Press the (Playback) button.
(Delete)
Control button
(Playback)
W: zoom out
T: zoom in

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x Selecting next/previous image
Select an image by pressing B(next)/b(previous) on the control button. Press
zin the center of the control button to view movies.
x Deleting an image
1Press the (Delete) button.
2Select [This Image] with von the control button, then press z.
The software “PlayMemories Home” allows you to import still images and
movies to your computer and use them.
Features of “PlayMemories Home”

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* There is the difference between Windows and Mac.
Organizing
Importing images from
your camera
Sharing images on
“PlayMemories Online”
Uploading images to
network services*
Viewing images on
Calendar*
Sharing images