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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 User Manual

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
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Cyber-shot User Guide
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Before Use
Confirming the operation
method
Shooting
Viewing
Useful shooting functions
Useful viewing functions
Changing settings
Viewing images on a TV
Using with your computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions/About this camera
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DSC-H200
User Guide
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sensor TypeSuper HAD CCD
Optical Zoom26x
Image StabilizationOptical
Digital Zoom52x
LCD Resolution460, 800 dots
Effective Pixels20.1 megapixels
Max Aperturef/3.1-5.9
LCD Screen Size3.0 inch
Video Resolution1280 x 720
ISO Sensitivity100-3200
Weight530 g (including battery and memory card)
Image Sensor1/2.3 inch CCD
Shutter Speed1/1500 to 30 sec
Battery Type4 x AA batteries
Dimensions122 x 83 x 87 mm

Summary

Before Use

How to use this User Guide

Explains how to navigate the user guide, search, and print pages.

Names of parts

Identifies and labels the physical components of the camera.

List of icons displayed on the screen

Explains the meaning of various icons shown on the camera's screen.

Using the shoulder strap

Provides instructions on how to attach and use the camera's shoulder strap.

Using the internal memory

Details how to use the camera's built-in internal memory for storage.

In-Camera Guide

Describes the camera's built-in help feature for functions and operations.

Confirming the operation method

Using the control button

Explains how to use the camera's control button for navigation and selection.

Using MENU items (Shooting)

Guides users on selecting shooting functions via the camera's menu system.

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Guides users on selecting viewing functions via the camera's menu system.

Changing camera settings

Details how to modify various camera settings through the menu.

Shooting

Shooting still images

Provides instructions for capturing still photographs with the camera.

Zoom

Explains how to use the camera's optical and digital zoom functions.

Shooting movies

Provides instructions for recording video clips with the camera.

List of mode dial functions

Describes the different shooting modes available on the camera's mode dial.

Intelligent Auto

Explains the automatic shooting mode that adjusts settings for optimal results.

Program Auto

Details the Program Auto mode for shooting with automatic exposure control.

Picture Effect

Introduces creative effects that can be applied to still images during shooting.

Scene Selection

Explains how to select preset shooting modes optimized for specific scenes.

Shooting panoramic images

Guides users on creating panoramic images by stitching multiple shots.

Manual Exposure Shooting

Covers manual control of shutter speed and aperture for exposure.

Viewing

Viewing still images

Instructions on how to view still photographs captured by the camera.

Playback zoom

Explains how to enlarge images during playback for closer inspection.

Image Index

Describes how to view multiple images simultaneously in an index format.

Deleting images

Provides methods for removing unwanted photos and videos from the camera.

Viewing movies

Instructions on how to play back recorded video clips.

Scrolling panoramic images for display

Explains how to navigate through panoramic images during playback.

Useful shooting functions

Functions available for each shooting mode

Compares features and settings available across different shooting modes.

MENU items available for each shooting mode

Lists menu options accessible within various shooting modes.

Tracking focus

Details the autofocus feature that tracks moving subjects.

DISP (Display Setting)

Explains how to customize the information displayed on the camera screen.

Flash

Covers the camera's flash modes and their usage.

Self-Timer

Describes the self-timer functions for delayed shooting.

Smile Shutter

Explains the automatic shutter release triggered by detecting smiles.

Movie shooting scene

Allows selection of movie shooting modes based on scene conditions.

Panorama Shooting Scene

Enables preset settings for shooting panoramic images.

Easy Mode

Simplifies camera operation for beginners with essential functions.

Color hue

Adjusts the color tint of images within the Toy Camera effect.

Extracted Color

Allows selective color extraction in Partial Color effect for images.

Soft Skin Effect

Applies a smoothing effect to skin tones in portraits.

Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size

Controls the resolution and file size for captured images and videos.

Exposure Compensation

Adjusts exposure manually for brighter or darker images.

ISO

Sets the camera's sensitivity to light, affecting image brightness and noise.

White Balance

Adjusts color tones to ensure accurate colors under different lighting.

Focus

Explains different autofocus methods for achieving sharp images.

Metering Mode

Selects how the camera measures light for exposure calculation.

Cont. Shooting Settings

Configures single or continuous shooting modes for capturing sequences.

Bracket Setting

Captures multiple shots with varying exposure or white balance.

Scene Recognition

Automatically detects scenes and optimizes camera settings for them.

Smile Detection Sensitivity

Adjusts the sensitivity for the Smile Shutter feature.

Face Detection

Automatically detects and focuses on human faces for better portraits.

DRO

Optimizes image brightness and contrast for scenes with high dynamic range.

Anti Blink

Automatically selects images where subjects' eyes are open.

Useful viewing functions

MENU items available for each view mode

Lists menu options available in different playback and viewing modes.

Beauty Effect

Allows retouching portraits for smoother skin, larger eyes, and whiter teeth.

Retouch

Provides tools for editing images like trimming and sharpening.

Delete

Explains various methods for deleting unwanted images and videos.

Slideshow

Guides users on creating and customizing image slideshows.

View Mode

Allows selection of different image display formats, like date or folder views.

Protect

Prevents accidental deletion of selected images by marking them as protected.

Print (DPOF)

Sets up images for printing via DPOF (Digital Print Order Format).

Rotate

Rotates still images to change their orientation from horizontal to vertical.

Changing settings

AF Illuminator

Controls the AF assist beam for focusing in dark conditions.

Grid Line

Displays grid lines on the screen to aid in composition and alignment.

Disp. Resolution

Adjusts the image display quality on the camera's screen.

Digital Zoom

Explains the camera's digital zoom capabilities and modes.

Red Eye Reduction

Minimizes the red-eye effect in flash photography.

Blink Alert

Notifies users if subjects' eyes are closed in captured images.

Write Date

Sets whether to embed the shooting date onto still images.

Beep

Configures camera sounds for operations like shutter press.

Panel Brightness

Adjusts the brightness level of the camera's LCD screen.

Language Setting

Selects the language for menus, messages, and warnings.

Display color

Changes the color scheme of the camera's screen display.

Initialize

Resets all camera settings to their factory default values.

Function Guide

Enables or disables the on-screen function guide for camera operations.

Video Out

Sets the video output signal format (NTSC/PAL) for TV connection.

USB Connect Setting

Configures the USB connection mode for computer transfer.

LUN Setting

Selects USB connection mode for accessing memory or internal storage.

Download Music

Instructions for transferring custom music files for slideshows.

Empty Music

Deletes all background music files stored on the camera.

Eye-Fi

Enables or disables the Eye-Fi card upload function for wireless transfer.

Power Save

Adjusts settings to conserve battery life through automatic power-off.

Format

Initializes the memory card or internal memory, erasing all data.

Create REC.Folder

Creates new folders on the memory card for organizing images.

Change REC.Folder

Selects the current folder for recording images on the memory card.

Delete REC.Folder

Deletes folders from the memory card to manage storage space.

Copy

Copies images from internal memory to a memory card.

File Number

Sets the method for assigning sequential file numbers to images.

Area Setting

Adjusts the camera's time based on the local time of a selected area.

Date & Time Setting

Sets the camera's internal clock and date format.

Viewing images on a TV

Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV

Guides on connecting the camera to an SD TV to view images.

Using with your computer

Recommended computer environment

Specifies the system requirements for using camera software and USB connection.

“PlayMemories Home” (Windows)

Details the features of the PlayMemories Home software for Windows users.

Installing “PlayMemories Home” (Windows)

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing PlayMemories Home on Windows.

“Music Transfer”

Explains how to use the Music Transfer software for managing camera audio files.

Software for Mac

Provides information and URL for Mac-compatible software.

Connecting the camera to the computer

Instructions on establishing a USB connection between the camera and a computer.

Importing images to a computer

Guides on transferring images from the camera to a computer.

Disconnecting the camera from the computer

Explains the safe procedure for disconnecting the camera from a computer.

Printing

Printing still images

Details various methods for printing still photographs taken with the camera.

Troubleshooting

If you have problems

Offers general solutions for common camera issues and where to find help.

Batteries and power

Addresses issues related to battery charge, power, and battery compatibility.

Shooting still images/movies

Solves problems encountered during image and movie capture.

Viewing images

Troubleshoots issues related to playing back images and movies.

Computers

Resolves problems when connecting the camera to a computer.

Memory card

Addresses issues related to memory card insertion, formatting, and compatibility.

Internal memory

Solves problems related to using the camera's internal storage.

Printing

Troubleshoots common issues encountered during image printing.

Others

Covers miscellaneous troubleshooting topics not fitting other categories.

Messages

Explains how to handle various error and warning messages displayed by the camera.

Situations this camera has difficulty handling

Provides guidance for shooting in challenging environmental conditions.

Precautions/About this camera

Precautions

Covers general safety, handling, and operational precautions for the camera.

On the internal rechargeable backup battery

Explains the function and charging of the internal backup battery.

Batteries

Provides essential information about battery types, charge, and usage.

Memory card

Details memory card types, compatibility, and important usage notes.

On cleaning

Instructs on how to clean the camera's lens, flash, and body.

Number of still images

Shows estimated image capture capacity based on size and memory.

Recordable time of movies

Indicates approximate movie recording durations based on quality and memory.

On TV color systems

Lists TV color systems (NTSC, PAL) compatible with movie playback.

License

Provides information on software licensing agreements and terms of use.

Trademarks

Lists registered trademarks and copyrights related to the product and manual.

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