Digital Still Camera

Instruction Manual

DSC-H7/H9

For details on the advanced operations, please access Cyber-shot Handbook and Cyber-shot Step-up Guide contained on the supplied CD-ROM via a computer.

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

2007 Sony Corporation

3-196-623-11(1)

Owners 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-H7/H9

Serial No. ___________________________

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Use For Customers in the U.S.A.

[ Power Sources

This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For those sets designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

[ Polarization

This set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

[ Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock.
[ Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.

[ Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

[ Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.

Service Installation

[ Water and Moisture
Do not use power-line operated sets near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
[ Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set. If the set has been exposed to rain or water. If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation. When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service.

For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
[ RECYCLING 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.

[ Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-H7 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. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-H9 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.

Battery charger

This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

[ CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

For Customers in Europe

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

[ 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.

[ Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.

[ 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.
[ Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate.
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. Applicable Accessories: Remote Control
Notice for customers in the United Kingdom
A moulded 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, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or 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. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS... 2 Read this first.... 4 Notes on using your camera... 8

Getting started... 10

Checking the accessories supplied.. Preparing the battery pack... Inserting the battery pack/a Memory Stick Duo (not supplied). Turning the camera on/setting the clock.. 15

[ On image data compatibility
This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.

[ 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 contents of the recording
The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc.

Getting started

Checking the accessories supplied
Battery charger BC-CSG/BC-CSGB/ BC-CSGC (1) Shoulder strap (1)

Remote Control (1)

Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) Lens hood (1)/Adaptor ring (1)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) Lens cap (1)/Lens cap strap (1)
USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software/ Cyber-shot Handbook/Cyber-shot Step-up Guide) (1) Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)
Attaching the shoulder strap and the lens cap Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc.

[ Remote Control

Transmitter HOME button SLIDE SHOW button MENU button SHUTTER button for shooting: Zoom (W/T) button for viewing: / (playback zoom)/ (Index) button Control button
Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Control.
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the Remote Control may shorten, or the Remote Control may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. The Remote Control has a button type lithium battery (CR2025) built in. Do not use batteries other than CR2025.

Insulation sheet

To change the battery of the Remote Control
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case.
2 Place a new battery with the + side facing
3 Insert the battery case back into the
Remote Control until it clicks.
1 Preparing the battery pack

[ To remove the battery pack/Memory Stick Duo
Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo cover.
Memory Stick Duo Battery pack Slide the battery eject lever. Make sure that the Be sure not to drop the battery pack. access lamp is not lit, then push the Memory Stick Duo in once.
Never remove the battery pack/Memory Stick Duo when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the Memory Stick Duo.
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock
(Playback) button POWER button

z button

Control button

HOME button

1 Press the POWER button or press 2 Set the clock with the control button.

(Playback) button.

1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z.
[ To change the date and time
Press the HOME button, and select [ Clock Settings] in (Settings) (pages 23, 24).
[ When you turn on the power
If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function).

Shooting images easily

Finder Microphone

Shutter button

Mode dial W/T (Zoom) button MENU button Control button HOME button Tripod receptacle (bottom) Macro button DISP button Flash button Self-timer button
1 Select the desired function from the mode dial.
When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select When shooting movies: Select.
2 Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side.
Position the subject in the center of the focus frame.
3 Shoot with the shutter button.
When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus.
The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit.
2 Press the shutter button fully down.

AE/AF lock indicator

When shooting movies: Press the shutter button fully down. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.
Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Finder/Lens hood

[ Using the mode dial

Set the mode dial to the desired function.

Auto Adjustment

Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically.

[ W/T Using the zoom

Press T to zoom, press W to undo zoom.
Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)

P Program Shift

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various setting using the menu.
Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
: Flash Auto Strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting) : Flash forced on : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light. : Flash forced off When using flash, the flash automatically pops up and strobes. Close the flash by hand after use.
S Shutter Speed Priority Shooting
Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually.
A Aperture priority Shooting
Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually.
M Manual Exposure Shooting
Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually.

Movie Recording

Allows you to record movies with audio.
Macro (Shooting close-up)

High Sensitivity

Shoot images without a flash even in low lighting.
Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.

: Macro off

Portrait
Shoot with backgrounds blurred away, and the subject is sharpened.
: Macro on (W side: Approx. 1 cm or farther
(13/32 inches or farther), T side: Approx. 120 cm or farther (3 feet 11 1/4 inches or farther))

Advanced Sports Shooting

Shoot images by predicting the movement of the subject and setting focus.

Using the self-timer

Twilight Portrait
Shoot sharp images of people in a dark place without losing the nighttime atmosphere.
Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
: Not using the self-timer : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer

Landscape

Shoot with the focus on a distant subject.

SCN Scene Selection

Selects a Scene Selection in the menu.* *Scene Selection in the menu

Twilight

Shoot night scenes without losing the nighttime atmosphere.
Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.

Self-timer lamp

Shoot seaside or lakeside scenes with the blueness of the water captured more vividly.
Shoot snow scenes in white more clearly.

Fireworks

Shoot fireworks in all their splendor.
[ DISP Changing the screen display
Press v (DISP) on the control button. Each time you press v (DISP) button, the LCD screen or the LCD finder changes as follows. Brightness of LCD backlight up r Histogram on r Indicators off r Indicators on*
* The LCD backlight will return to normal brightness.
[ To shoot using the finder
With the FINDER/LCD button, you can choose to shoot either using the finder or the LCD screen. When you use the finder, the image does not appear on the LCD screen. Adjust the finder adjustment dial to your eyesight so that the image appears clearly within the finder, then shoot the image.

FINDER/LCD button

Finder Adjustment dial
[ Shooting in the dark (DSC-H9 only)
The Night Shot function lets you shoot subjects in the dark places without using the flash. Set NIGHTSHOT switch to ON.
[ Adjusting the angle of the LCD screen (DSC-H9 only)
You can adjust the angle of the LCD screen.

NIGHTSHOT switch

Forcing the LCD screen to move over the range of movement may cause malfunction.
[ Attaching the lens hood

Storing the lens hood

1 Attach the adaptor ring while the power is
Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks.

Adaptor ring

2 Turn the position ring and position the
indicator of the adaptor ring to the indicator of this camera, as illustrated below.

Indicators Position ring

3 Turn the lens hood and position the
indicator to the indicator of the position ring until it clicks. While doing this, hold and fix the indicator of the adaptor ring to not turn.

Lens hood

Shooting with manual adjustment

[ Using the wheel dial

You can change the following settings by using the wheel dial. ISO value Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure value (EV)
AF range finder frame indicator When manual focus is selected, the distance which the focus is set is adjusted.
AF range finder frame indicator Exposure value Aperture value Shutter speed

Manage Memory

Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool Format Change REC. Folder Internal Memory Tool Format Create REC. Folder Copy

Settings

Main Settings Main Settings 1 Beep Initialize Main Settings 2 USB Connect Video Out Shooting Settings Shooting Settings 1 AF Illuminator AF Mode Conversion Lens Shooting Settings 2 Flash Sync. Auto Review Clock Settings Language Setting Grid Line Digital Zoom Function Guide

COMPONENT

Auto Orientation Expanded Focus

Using menu items

MENU button
1 Press MENU to display the menu.

Function Guide

The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode. Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode.
2 Select the desired item with v/V on the control button.
If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing v/V until the item appears on the screen.
3 Select the desired setting with b/B on the control button.
If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing b/B until the item appears on the screen. Press z after selecting an item in playback mode.
4 Press MENU to turn off the menu.
For details on the operation 1 page 25

Menu items

The available menu items vary depending on the camera mode. The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available only in the playback mode. Also, the menu items available vary depending on the mode dial position. Only the available items are displayed on the screen.

Menu for shooting

Scene Selection Image Size Face Detection REC Mode* Color Mode Metering Mode* White Bal Flash Level Red Eye Reduction Contrast Sharpness SteadyShot SETUP buttons for each function. Selects a preset setting according to the scene. Selects the still image size. Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts focus, etc. Selects the continuous shooting method. Changes the vividness of the image or adds special effects. Selects the metering mode. Adjusts the color tones. Adjusts the amount of flash light. Sets to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Adjusts the contrast. Adjusts the sharpness. Selects the anti-blur mode. Selects shooting settings.
* Menu items can be set on the menu screen only on DSC-H7. To set menu items on DSC-H9, press the DSC-H9 /BRK button (REC Mode) button (Metering Mode)

Menu for viewing

(Delete) (Slide Show) (Retouch) (Protect) Deletes images. Plays back a series of images. Retouches images. Prevents accidental erasure. Adds a Print order mark on image that you want to print out. (Print) (Rotate) (Select Folder) Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer. Rotates a still image. Selects the folder for viewing images.

Enjoying your computer

You can display images shot with the camera on the computer. Also, you can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. For details, refer to Cyber-shot Handbook.
Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied)
For Windows users USB connection For Macintosh users
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional
Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.4) not compatible
Application software Picture Motion Browser
Must be installed with above OS at delivery. If your OS does not support USB connections, use a commercially available Memory Stick Reader/Writer. For further details on the operating environment of Picture Motion Browser Cyber-shot application software, refer to Cyber-shot Handbook.
Viewing Cyber-shot Handbook and Cyber-shot Step-up Guide
[ For Windows users [ For Macintosh users
Turn on your computer, and insert the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Follow the instructions below.
1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
The screen below appears.
To view the Cyber-shot Handbook
1 Select the [Handbook] folder and copy
Handbook.pdf stored in the [GB] folder to your computer.
2 After copying is complete, double-click

Handbook.pdf.

When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying Cyber-shot Handbook appears.
To view the Cyber-shot Step-up Guide
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to copy.
When you click the Cyber-shot Handbook button, the both of the Cyber-shot Handbook and the Cyber-shot Step-up Guide will be installed.
1 Copy the [stepupguide] folder in the
[stepupguide] folder to your computer.
2 Select [stepupguide], [language] and then
[GB] folder stored in the CD-ROM and copy all the files in the [GB] folder, then write over them to the files in the [img] folder stored in [stepupguide] which is copied to your computer in the step 1.
3 After the installation is complete, doubleclick the shortcut created on the desktop.
3 After copying is completed, double-click
stepupguide.hqx in the [stepupguide] folder to uncompress it, then double-click the generated file stepupguide.
If an uncompress tool for HQX file is not installed, install the Stuffit Expander.

Indicators on the screen

Each time you press v (DISP) button, the display changes (page 18). A

Battery remaining

[ When shooting still images
Low battery warning Image size
Mode dial/Menu (Scene Selection) PSAM
Mode dial Night Shot (DSC-H9 only) White balance

[ When shooting movies

Recording mode Metering mode Face Detection SteadyShot Vibration warning Self-timer Zoom scaling Color mode

[ When playing back

Contrast Sharpness PictBridge connecting Protect VOL. Volume Print order (DPOF) mark Zoom scaling PictBridge connecting
Standby REC ISOF3.5 +2.0EV
AE/AF lock Standby/Recording a movie ISO number NR slow shutter Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Value AF range finder frame indicator 00:00:00

12/12 96

Recording/playback Media Recording folder Playback folder Remaining number of recordable images Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Remaining recordable time Change folder AF illuminator Red-eye reduction Metering mode Flash mode Flash charging White balance
Manual focus Manual focus bar Macro

00:00:12

Playback Playback bar Counter/Recording time Histogram
appears when histogram display is disabled.

Conversion lens REAR

C:32:00

101-9:30 AM

Folder-file number Recorded date/time of the playback image Operation guide for shooting image
Flash synchro Self-diagnosis display ISO number Exposure Value Shutter speed Aperture value

ISO400

+2.0EV 500 F3.5

z SET z OK

MOVE MOVE

z STOP z PLAY V VOLUME

Operation guide for playing image Adjust volume

BACK/NEXT Select images

Self-diagnosis display Self-timer AF range finder frame
Spot metering cross hair Histogram
Battery life and memory capacity
Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed
The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in [Normal] mode with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25C (77F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the Memory Stick Duo as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated in the table depending on the conditions of use.

[ The approximate recording time of movies
(Units: hour : minute : second)
640(Fine) 640(Standard) 320

0:01:30 0:06:00

0:05:50 0:23:40

0:02:50 0:10:40 0:42:50

0:06:00 0:21:40 1:27:00

0:12:20 0:44:20 2:57:50

0:25:10 1:31:00

0:50:00 3:00:00

1:40:20 6:01:10
6:04:30 12:00:20 24:04:50
Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a Memory Stick PRO Duo. The size of a movie file is limited to approx. 2 GB. During recording, movie recording stops automatically when the file size of the movie reaches approx. 2 GB. This camera does not support HD recordings or playbacks for movies.

Troubleshooting

If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.
1 Check the items below, and refer to Cyber-shot Handbook (PDF).
If a code such as C/E:ss:ss appears on the screen, refer to Cyber-shot Handbook.
2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one minute, and turn on the power.
3 Initialize the settings (page 24).
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, Music files may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.

Battery pack and power

The battery pack cannot be inserted.
Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever (page 13).
Cannot turn on the camera.
After installing the battery pack into the camera, it may take a little while to get the camera

powered.

Insert the battery pack correctly (page 13). The battery pack is discharged. Insert charged battery pack (page 12). The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one. Use a recommended battery pack (page 10).
The power turns off suddenly.
If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again (page 15). The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.
The battery remaining indicator is incorrect.
This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one. Fully discharge and then charge
the battery pack to correct the display.
The battery pack is discharged. Insert the charged battery pack (page 12). The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.
Cannot charge the battery pack.
You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (not supplied).
Shooting still images/movies
Your camera cannot record images.
Check the free capacity of the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo (pages 33). If it is

full, do one of the following: Delete unnecessary images (page 21). Change the Memory Stick Duo. You are using the Memory Stick Duo with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position. You cannot record images while charging the flash. When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other than. Set the mode dial to when shooting movies. The image size is set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of the following: Set the image size to other than [640(Fine)]. Insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo. The lens cap is attached. Remove it.
Cannot insert dates on images.
This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using Picture
Motion Browser, you can print or save images with the date.
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
The smear phenomenon is occurring and white, black, red, purple, or other streaks appear on
the image. This phenmenon is not a malfunction.

Viewing images

Your camera cannot play back images.
Press (Playback) button (page 21). The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded
using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed.
The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection.

Precautions

[ Do not use/store the camera in the following places
In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. In a location subject to rocking vibration Near strong magnetic place In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.
[ On moisture condensation
If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera. If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.