Sony DSC-HX3, HX5, HX5V

Functions built into this camera

• This manual describes the functions of GPS-compatible/incompatible

devices, TransferJet-compatible/incompatible devices, 1080 60i-compat ible

devices and 1080 50i-compatible devices.

– To determine whether your camera supports the GPS function, check the

model name of your camera.

GPS-compatible: DSC-HX5V

GPS-incompatible: DSC-HX3/HX5

– To check if your camera supports the TransferJet function, and whether it

is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50i-compatible device, check for

the following marks on the bottom of the camera.

TransferJet-compatible device: (TransferJet)

1080 60i-compatible device: 60i

1080 50i-compatible device: 50i

• In an airplane, make sure to turn off the camera following cabin

announcements.

On GPS-compatible devices (DSC-HX5V only)

• Use GPS in accordance with regulations of countries and regions where you

use it.

• The direction or location information will be record ed to your camera in the

default setting. If you do not record the direction or location information, set

[GPS setting] to [Off].

On database files

When you insert a memory card without a database file into the camera and

turn on the power, part of the memory card capacity is used to autom atically

create a database file. It may take some time until you can perform the next

operation.

Notes on recording/playback

• When you use a memory card with this camera for the first tim e, it is

recommended to format the card using the camera for stable performance of

the memory card before shooting.

Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is

unrecoverable. Save precious data on a computer, etc.

• If you repeatedly record/delete images, fragmentation of data may occur on

the memory card. Movies may not be able to be saved or recorded. In such a

case, save your images to a PC or other storage location, then [Format].

•Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the

camera is working correctly.

• The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-proof, nor water-proof. Read

“Precautions” (page26) before operating the camera.