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If you have problems

If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.

1.Check the items under “Troubleshooting”, then check your camera.

If a code such as “C/E::” appears on the screen, see “Self-diagnosis display”.

2.Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power.

Using MENU items (Viewing)	3.	Initialize the settings. [Details]
	4.	Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Changing settings	4.
		Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the
Viewing images on a TV
Viewing images on a TV		internal memory, music files may be checked.
		Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be

Using with your computer	found at our Customer Support Website.
	found at our Customer Support Website.
Printing	http://www.sony.net/
Printing
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DSC-HX7/HX7V Operation Search Operation Search Before Use Shooting Viewing 3D Functions Using 3D FunctionsShooting 3D images Viewing 3D images Using Menu items Shooting Using Menu items ShootingMenu items Shooting Shooting Menu list Using Menu items Viewing Using Menu items ViewingMenu items Viewing Playback Menu list Changing settings Back to top Viewing an image on a High Definition HD TV Viewing images on a TVViewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition SD 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 Initializing settings Changing clock settingsGPS settings DSC-HX7V only Shooting in dark places Creating Avchd discs Back to top Selecting a topic to display How to use this User Guide Returning to a previous Changing the font sizePrinting out a Marks and notations used in this User Guide Back to top Images used in this User Guide Images used in this User Guide Names of parts Page Back to top List of icons displayed on the screen List of shooting mode iconsDisplay Indication Capture List of viewing mode icons Playback folder Volume Using the wrist strap Moving the selection frame on Menu screen, etc Using the control wheelSelecting 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 Scene Recognition Superior AutoOverlaying processing Related Topic Tips for defocusing the background Tips for adjusting the intensity of the background defocusBackground Defocus Position of the subject and the background Zoom scale and position of the subject Back to top Program Auto Scene Selection HDR Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation Setting the shutter speed and aperture F value Control wheel FeatureManual 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 Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Self-TimerTips for preventing blur Back to top Viewing images taken with a different camera Viewing still images To save enlarged images Playback zoom Displaying images of the desired date/folder Image IndexViewing images with the Calendar Back to top Menu Delete button Delete Back to top Tilt playback Viewing burst imagesControl Action Wheel Unfold On the movie viewing screen Viewing moviesControl wheel Action during playback To display only movies on the index screen 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 On Easy Mode Viewing Easy ModeDelete currently displayed image Select between 1 image and All Shooting functions available in Easy Mode Shooting Defocus Effect On image quality and image size Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Image size in Easy Mode Image size when shooting still images3D Still Image Size Image size Usage guidelines No. Printing Images Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama Movie quality recording format Avchd Movie Quality/Movie SizeMovie image size recording format MP4 Movie quality Average bit Description Rate 117 Adjusting the exposure for better looking images High ISO sensitivity Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure IndexLow ISO sensitivity Hints for preventing blur 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 What is the Anti Blink function? Advanced modeFirst Image Second Image Soft Skin Effect Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Back to top Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection 135 Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot Triangulating GPS reception status Indicators Status GPS indicatorsSatellite and triangulating indicators Position Information DSC-HX7V only 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 Viewing panoramic images during continuous playback Slideshow with musicPlayback Selection Effects Selecting background music Interval 3D Viewing Send by TransferJet Using separately sold TransferJet-compatible devices Receiving images using TransferJetTips for sending and receiving data successfully Displaying the Calendar View ModeViewing 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 Memory card Internal Menu items that cannot be set according to View ModeMemory Menu items Date Folder view Changing camera settings 161 Avchd Movie format AF Illuminator Grid Line Size Total zoom scale Digital Zoom Wind Noise Reduct What causes the red-eye phenomenon? Red Eye ReductionOther 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 Shooting direction Indicators Status IndicatorsChecking triangulating status Triangulating 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 Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Characteristics of each type of discPlayer 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 Cannot insert the battery pack into the camera Battery pack and powerPower turns off suddenly Remaining charge indicator is incorrect Is finished Shooting still images/movies Flash does not work Cannot select the Face Detection functionClose-up shoot function Macro does not work Date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen Eyes of the subject come out red You can see a dark shadow on the imageDots appear and remain on the screen Cannot shoot images in succession Viewing images 236 Cannot delete an image Deleting Excessive error in location information Camera is not receiving a GPS signalExcessive error in compass information GPS DSC-HX7V only Your computer does not recognize the camera ComputersCannot import images After making a USB connection, PMB Portable does not start Consult the computer or software manufacturer Cannot insert a memory card Memory cardYou have formatted a memory card by mistake Into the camera Internal memory Cannot play back or record images using the internal memoryMemory Cannot print images with the date Printing Others C32 E95 Self-diagnosis displayC13 E61 E62 E91 Messages File Error Empty folder contentsMemory card is locked. Check the tab This is a read- only memory card Turn the power off and on again Vibration warning indicatorError Playing Music Error Formatting Music Image Database File error. Cannot recover data Inconsistencies found in image database file. Recover dataRecording has stopped due to increased camera temperature Preparing image database file. Please wait 250 Precautions Functions built into this camera On moisture condensationOn image data compatibility Grip Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery On the internal rechargeable backup battery On charging the battery pack Battery packEffective use of the battery pack Remaining battery charge On battery life How to store the battery packCompatible battery pack AC Adaptor Memory card Memory Stick media type Recording/Playback Memory Stick media 260 Cleaning the LCD screen On cleaningCleaning the lens Cleaning the flash Size Internal memory Memory card formatted with this camera Number of still imagesApprox 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 restriction of use of GPS on an airplane On triangulating errorsOn the other restriction On the geographic coordinate system TransferJet standard TransferJet standardProtocol Class Name communication type On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software License Trademarks