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	Before Use
	Before Use
		Precautions
	Shooting	Precautions
		Precautions
	Viewing	Precautions
	Viewing	On the internal rechargeable backup battery
		On the internal rechargeable backup battery
	Using 3D Functions	Battery pack
		AC Adaptor
	Using MENU items (Shooting)	AC Adaptor
		Memory card
	Using MENU items (Viewing)	Memory card
	Using MENU items (Viewing)	On cleaning

	Changing settings
	Changing settings	On cleaning
		On cleaning

Viewing images on a TV

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera

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Number of still images and recordable time of movies

Number of still images

Recordable time of movies

Using the camera abroad

Using the camera abroad

On TV color systems

About this camera

Intelligent Pantilter

AVCHD format

GPS (DSC-HX7V only)

TransferJet standard

License

Trademarks

Trademarks

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Sony DSCHX7VW, DSCHX7VR, DSCHX7VB manual Precautions/About this camera

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DSC-HX7/HX7V Operation Search Operation Search Before Use Shooting Viewing Viewing 3D images Using 3D Functions3D Functions Shooting 3D images Shooting Menu list Using Menu items ShootingUsing Menu items Shooting Menu items Shooting Playback Menu list Using Menu items ViewingUsing Menu items Viewing Menu items Viewing Changing settings Back to top Viewing an image on a Standard Definition SD TV Viewing images on a TVViewing an image on a High Definition HD TV Viewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Using with your computer Printing still images Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Using Menu items Viewing Changing settings If you have problems Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Search by Operation Shooting in dark places Changing clock settingsInitializing settings GPS settings DSC-HX7V only Creating Avchd discs Back to top Selecting a topic to display How to use this User Guide Marks and notations used in this User Guide Changing the font sizeReturning to a previous Printing out a Back to top Images used in this User Guide Images used in this User Guide Names of parts Page Back to top List of shooting mode icons List of icons displayed on the screenDisplay Indication Capture List of viewing mode icons Playback folder Volume Using the wrist strap Using the control wheel Moving the selection frame on Menu screen, etcSelecting an image to be played back Back to top Using the internal memory Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation Search method Description In-Camera Guide Back to top Shooting still images Related Topic Zoom Shooting movies Related Topic Shooting still images while recording a movie Dual Rec Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation Intelligent Sweep Panorama Tips for shooting a panorama image Shooting a high-resolution panoramic image Related Topic Back to top List of mode dial functions Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation On Scene Recognition Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene RecognitionOverlaying processing Related Topic Position of the subject and the background Tips for adjusting the intensity of the background defocusTips for defocusing the background Background Defocus Zoom scale and position of the subject Back to top Program Auto Scene Selection HDR Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation Control wheel Feature Setting the shutter speed and aperture F valueManual Exposure Shooting Related Topic Tips for various 3D shooting 3D Shooting Functions not available in some REC modes Snow Fireworks Advanced Sports Shooting Tracking a face Tracking focus Back to top Histogram Disp Display Setting Back to top Flash When the White circular spots appears in flash photos Burst/Bracket Self-Timer Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timerTips for preventing blur Back to top Viewing images taken with a different camera Viewing still images To save enlarged images Playback zoom Image Index Displaying images of the desired date/folderViewing images with the Calendar Back to top Menu Delete button Delete Back to top Viewing burst images Tilt playbackControl Action Wheel Unfold To display only movies on the index screen Viewing moviesOn the movie viewing screen Control wheel Action during playback Control panel Action Displaying the control panel Back to top Control wheel Action Scrolling the panorama images for display 3D TV 3D Functions File name of the 3D image Tips for shooting 3D images 3D Still Image 3D Sweep Panorama Tips for shooting in 3D Sweep Panorama mode There is too much camera shake Sweep Multi Angle Shootable range in Sweep Multi Angle mode Related Topic Tips for playing back stereoscopically Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV 3D Viewing Back to top Using Menu items Shooting Details Movie shooting scene 105 For movies For still images 107 108 109 Select between 1 image and All Easy ModeOn Easy Mode Viewing Delete currently displayed image Shooting functions available in Easy Mode Shooting Defocus Effect On image quality and image size Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Image size Usage guidelines No. Printing Images Image size when shooting still imagesImage size in Easy Mode 3D Still Image Size Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama Movie quality Average bit Description Rate Movie Quality/Movie SizeMovie quality recording format Avchd Movie image size recording format MP4 117 Adjusting the exposure for better looking images Hints for preventing blur Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure IndexHigh ISO sensitivity Low ISO sensitivity 120 Effects of lighting conditions White Balance To capture the basic white color in One Push Set mode Focus Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Metering Mode Burst Shooting Interval Bracket Setting Scene Recognition Advanced mode Advanced mode What is the Anti Blink function?First Image Second Image Soft Skin Effect Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Back to top Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection 135 Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot Position Information DSC-HX7V only GPS indicatorsTriangulating GPS reception status Indicators Status Satellite and triangulating indicators GPS setting DSC-HX7V only GPS DSC-HX7V only Back to top In-Camera Guide ISO Menu items not available in some REC modes 142 Using Menu items Viewing Continuous Playback Slideshow Effects Slideshow with musicViewing panoramic images during continuous playback Playback Selection Selecting background music Interval 3D Viewing Send by TransferJet Receiving images using TransferJet Using separately sold TransferJet-compatible devicesTips for sending and receiving data successfully View Mode Displaying the CalendarViewing images taken with a different camera Display Burst Group Retouch 153 Delete Protect To cancel the protection Clearing the Dpof mark Print Dpof Rotate Select a search method from In-Camera Guide Menu items Date Folder view Menu items that cannot be set according to View ModeMemory card Internal Memory Changing camera settings 161 Avchd Movie format AF Illuminator Grid Line Size Total zoom scale Digital Zoom Wind Noise Reduct Red Eye Reduction What causes the red-eye phenomenon?Other ways to reduce red-eye 168 Blink Alert Write Date Beep Panel Brightness Language Setting Display color Demo Mode Initialize Function Guide Ctrl for Hdmi MTP USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music Restoring the music preset at the factory to the camera To receive a GPS signal GPS setting DSC-HX7V only Triangulating Status IndicatorsShooting direction Indicators Checking triangulating status GPS assist data DSC-HX7V only Using GPS support tool TransferJet What is TransferJet? Send by TransferJet TransferJet standard Back to top Eye-Fi Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card 190 Power Save Format On the folders Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Copy File Number DSC-HX7 Area Setting 199 Date & Time Setting Auto Clock ADJ DSC-HX7V only Auto Area ADJ DSC-HX7V only PhotoTV HD 204 Menu Function Viewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV 206 Viewing an image on a Standard Definition SD TV Recommended computer environment Windows Recommended computer environment Macintosh PMB Picture Motion Browser Music Transfer Sonypmb Installing PMB and Music Transfer Windows 213 Installing Music Transfer Macintosh Connecting the camera to the computer Importing images to a computer Windows Importing images to a computer without using PMB Importing images to a computer Macintosh Deleting the USB connection PMB Portable Application Starting up PMB Portable Windows Starting up PMB Portable Macintosh Characteristics of each type of disc Selecting the method for creating a disc of moviesPlayer Creation method Disc Type Types of discs that can be used with PMB Playing an Avchd disc on a PC Creating Avchd discs Creating standard definition image quality STD discs Creating Blu-ray discs Printing still images Printing at a shop If you have problems Remaining charge indicator is incorrect Battery pack and powerCannot insert the battery pack into the camera Power turns off suddenly Is finished Shooting still images/movies Date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen Cannot select the Face Detection functionFlash does not work Close-up shoot function Macro does not work Cannot shoot images in succession You can see a dark shadow on the imageEyes of the subject come out red Dots appear and remain on the screen Viewing images 236 Cannot delete an image Deleting GPS DSC-HX7V only Camera is not receiving a GPS signalExcessive error in location information Excessive error in compass information After making a USB connection, PMB Portable does not start ComputersYour computer does not recognize the camera Cannot import images Consult the computer or software manufacturer Into the camera Memory cardCannot insert a memory card You have formatted a memory card by mistake Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory Internal memoryMemory Cannot print images with the date Printing Others E61 E62 E91 Self-diagnosis displayC32 E95 C13 Messages This is a read- only memory card Empty folder contentsFile Error Memory card is locked. Check the tab Error Formatting Music Vibration warning indicatorTurn the power off and on again Error Playing Music Preparing image database file. Please wait Inconsistencies found in image database file. Recover dataImage Database File error. Cannot recover data Recording has stopped due to increased camera temperature 250 Precautions On moisture condensation Functions built into this cameraOn image data compatibility Grip Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery On the internal rechargeable backup battery Remaining battery charge Battery packOn charging the battery pack Effective use of the battery pack How to store the battery pack On battery lifeCompatible battery pack AC Adaptor Memory card Memory Stick media type Recording/Playback Memory Stick media 260 Cleaning the flash On cleaningCleaning the LCD screen Cleaning the lens Number of still images Size Internal memory Memory card formatted with this cameraApprox MB 16 GB 32 GB AVC HD 9M HQ Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad On TV color systems Intelligent Pantilter Recording and playback on the camera Avchd format On the geographic coordinate system On triangulating errorsOn the restriction of use of GPS on an airplane On the other restriction TransferJet standard TransferJet standardProtocol Class Name communication type On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software License Trademarks