Page 2 - Owner’s Record; Battery pack; WARNING
2 GB Owner’s 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-H20 Serial No. ___________________________ To reduce fire or shock ha...
Page 3 - Battery charger
3 GB • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. [ Battery charger Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connect...
Page 4 - CAUTION; Attention; For Customers in Europe
4 GB [ CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. [ 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....
Page 6 - Table of contents; Getting started; Using shooting functions
6 GB Table of contents Notes on using the camera ....................................................................... 8 Getting started ................................................................... 10 Checking the accessories supplied ...........................................................
Page 8 - Notes on using the camera
8 GB x Notes on using the camera Internal memory and “Memory Stick Duo” media back up Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the “Memory Stick Duo” media while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the internal memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” media may be damaged. Be sure to m...
Page 10 - Checking the accessories supplied
10 GB Get ting st arted Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1)(not supplied in the USA and Canada) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/Battery case (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) • Wrist strap (1) • Le...
Page 11 - Identifying parts
11 GB Get ting st arted Identifying parts A (Smile) button B ON/OFF (Power) button C Mode dial D Shutter button E For shooting: W/T (Zoom) leverFor viewing: (Playback zoom) lever/ (Index) lever F Microphone G Flash H Hook for lens cap strap I Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator J Lens ...
Page 12 - Charging the battery pack
12 GB Get ting st arted Charging the battery pack 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. • You can charge the battery even when it is partially charged. 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour afte...
Page 13 - Charging time; The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard.; Notes; Note; Using the camera abroad
13 GB Get ting st arted x Charging time • The table above shows the time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances. • Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket)...
Page 15 - To remove the battery pack
Get ting st arted 15 GB x “Memory Stick” media that you can use “Memory Stick Duo” media You can also use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media or “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media with the camera.For details on the number of images/time that can be recorded, see pages 28, 32. Other types of “Memory Stick” m...
Page 16 - Setting the clock; The camera is turned on.; Select a setting item with; Select the date; Set the numeric value and desired settings with
16 GB Get ting st arted Setting the clock 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. The camera is turned on. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. 2 Select a setting item with v / V on the control button, then press z . Date & Time Format: Select the date and time display for...
Page 17 - Setting the date and time again; Press the MENU button, then select; Select your desired area with
17 GB Get ting st arted • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date. x Setting the date and time again Press the MENU button, then select (Settings) t (Clock Settings) (page 49). 4 Select ...
Page 18 - Shooting images; Set the camera to; To shoot movies, set the mode dial to
18 GB Shooti ng/ viewi ng i m ages Shooting/viewing images Shooting images 1 Set the camera to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment), then press ON/OFF (Power) button. To shoot movies, set the mode dial to (Movie Mode) (page 31). 2 Hold the camera steady as illustrated. • Move the W/T (Zoom) lever towards T...
Page 19 - Viewing images; Press the; The last image shot is displayed.; Selecting next/previous image; Select an image with; Deleting an image; Press; Returning to shooting images; Press the shutter button halfway down.; Turning off the camera
Shooti ng/ viewi ng i m ages 19 GB Viewing images 1 Press the (Playback) button. The last image shot is displayed. • When images on the “Memory Stick Duo” media recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in [Folder View] (page 35). x Selecting next/previous ima...
Page 20 - Set the mode dial to; On Easy Viewing mode
20 GB Using shooting functions Displaying minimum indicators (Easy Shooting) This mode uses the minimum number of settings. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. 1 Set the mode dial to (Easy Shooting). Action How to change Self-Timer Press on the control button t Select [Self-...
Page 21 - Wait detecting a smile.; When the smile level exceeds the; Hints for better capturing of smiles
21 GB Using sho ot ing f unct ions Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) 1 Press (Smile) button. 2 Wait detecting a smile. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera shoots images automatically. When you press (Smile) button again, Smile Shutter ends....
Page 22 - displayed on the LCD screen.
22 GB Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition) 1 Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment). 2 Aim the camera at the subject. When the camera recognizes a scene, a Scene Recognition icon, (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight), (Bac...
Page 23 - Shooting two images with different settings and selecting the
23 GB Using sho ot ing f unct ions z Shooting two images with different settings and selecting the one you like Press the MENU button, then select ( Scene Recognition) t (Advanced) with v / V / b / B on the control button. When the camera recognizes a difficult-to-shoot scene ( (Twilight), (Twilight...
Page 24 - Does not use Face Detection.
24 GB Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection) The camera detects the face of the subject and focuses on it. You can select which subject takes priority when focusing. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select (Face Detection) with v / V / b / B on the control button t desired mode t z . (Off): ...
Page 25 - Press the shutter button.
25 GB Using sho ot ing f unct ions Shooting close-ups (Macro) You can shoot beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers. • Macro mode is fixed to [Auto] when the camera is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode or Movie Mode. Using the self-timer 1 Press (Macro) on the contro...
Page 26 - Selecting a flash mode; Changing the screen display; Histogram and brightness settings
26 GB Selecting a flash mode • [Flash On] and [Slow Synchro (Flash On)] are not available when the camera is in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode. • You cannot use the flash during burst or bracket shooting. Changing the screen display 1 Press (Flash) on the control button, then select the desired mo...
Page 27 - Selecting the image size to match the usage; Press the MENU button.
27 GB Using sho ot ing f unct ions Selecting the image size to match the usage The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image.The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the im...
Page 28 - Number of still images that can be recorded; A list of Scene Selection modes is displayed.
28 GB • When you print images shot with 16:9 aspect ratio, both edges may be cut off. x Number of still images that can be recorded (Units: Images) • The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording media. • When the number of remaining shootable images is g...
Page 29 - Select the desired mode with
29 GB Using sho ot ing f unct ions • The flash does not operate in some modes. 2 Select the desired mode with v / V / b / B on the control button t z . If you want to switch to another scene, press the MENU button. Note (High Sensitivity): Shoots images without a flash even in low lighting. (Soft Sn...
Page 30 - Shooting with Program Auto
30 GB Shooting with Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture (F value)). Also you can select various settings using the menu. Shooting with a desired exposure (Manual Exposure Shooting) You can shoot at your favorite exposure ...
Page 31 - Shooting movies; Viewing movies
31 GB Using sho ot ing f unct ions The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera appears as an EV value on screen. 0EV is the value judged as the most suitable by the camera. • The flash is set to [Flash On] or [Flash Off]. Shooting movies • The operating sound of the ...
Page 33 - Viewing an enlarged image (Playback zoom); on the control button: Adjusts; Move the; To return to the single-image screen, press
33 GB Using v iewing funct ions Using viewing functions Viewing an enlarged image (Playback zoom) Searching for an image (Image Index) 1 Press the (Playback) button to display an image, then move the (Playback zoom) lever. The image is enlarged at twice the size, with the center of the image. 2 Adju...
Page 34 - Viewing still images with music (Slideshow); The slideshow starts.; Selecting background music
34 GB Viewing still images with music (Slideshow) 1 Press the (Playback) button to display a still image, then press the MENU button. 2 Select (Slideshow) with v / V / b / B on the control button, then press z . 3 Select [Start] with v on the control button, then press z . The slideshow starts. • To...
Page 36 - Deleting images
36 GB Deleting images Deleting images 1 Press (Playback) button to display an image, then press (Delete) button. 2 Press v / V on the control button to select the desired setting. All in Date Range: You can delete all images in the displayed date range. According to the View Mode, this item will be ...
Page 38 - Viewing images on a TV; Viewing images on a HD (High Definition) TV
38 GB Connecting to other devices Viewing images on a TV • The [Video Out] setting is set to [NTSC] mode at the factory to let you enjoy optimum movie image quality. When images do not appear or jittery on your TV, you may be using a PAL-only TV. Try switching the [Video Out] setting to [PAL] (page ...
Page 39 - Print the currently; Printing at a shop
39 GB Connect ing t o ot her d evices • If it was impossible to connect to the printer, be sure to set [USB Connect] under (Main Settings) to [PictBridge]. 3 Press MENU t (Print) with v / V / b / B on the control button t desired mode t z . (This Image): Print the currently displayed image. (Multipl...
Page 40 - Using the camera with a computer; Export to; camera; Import to; computer; Media service
40 GB Using the camera with a computer x Using “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” You can enjoy the recorded images more than ever by taking advantage of the software, and “PMB” is included on a CD-ROM (supplied).There are more functions, in addition to those listed below, for enjoying your images. For ...
Page 41 - Check your computer environment.; Recommended environment for using “PMB” and “Music Transfer”; Microsoft Windows XP*; Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.
41 GB Connect ing t o ot her d evices x Stage 1: Installing the “PMB” (supplied) You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure. When you install “PMB,” “Music Transfer” is also installed. • Log on as Administrator. 1 Check your computer environment. Recommended environment fo...
Page 42 - “Connecting...” appears on the screen of the camera.
42 GB x Stage 2: Importing images to your computer using “PMB” x Stage 3: Viewing “PMB Guide” • Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal from the camera while the camera is operating or while “Accessing…” appears on the screen of the camera. Doing so may corrupt the data. • When using a ba...
Page 43 - Using the camera with your Macintosh computer; Recommended computer environment; Provided as standard; Recommended environment for using “Music Transfer”; 4 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended); Hard Disk; Approximately 50 MB
43 GB Connect ing t o ot her d evices x Using the camera with your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. However, “PMB” is not compatible. When images are exported to “Memory Stick Duo” media, view them in [Folder View]. You can install “Music Transfer” on your Macintosh...
Page 44 - Changing the operation sounds; You can set the sound produced when you operate the camera.
44 GB Changing camera settings Changing the operation sounds You can set the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select (Settings) with V on the control button, then press z . 3 Select (Main Settings) with v / V / b / B on the control button, then press [Beep] t de...
Page 45 - Using the MENU items; [Initialize] to initialize the settings to the; MENU in shooting mode
45 GB Chang ing cam era s et tings Using the MENU items Displays available functions for easy setting when the camera is in shooting or playback mode. Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.Select (Settings) t [Main Settings] t [Initialize] to initialize the sett...
Page 47 - MENU in viewing mode
47 GB Chang ing cam era s et tings x MENU in viewing mode Item Description (Slideshow) Plays back images in succession along with effects and music. (Date List) Selects the playback date list. (Event List) Selects the event group to be played back. (View Mode) Switches the View Modes. ( Date View/ E...
Page 48 - Using the; You can change the default settings.
48 GB Using the (Settings) items You can change the default settings. (Shooting Settings) are displayed only when settings have been entered from shooting mode. 1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 2 Select (Settings) with V on the control button, then press z . 3 Select the desired i...
Page 50 - List of icons displayed on the screen; When shooting still images; When shooting movies
50 GB Others List of icons displayed on the screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status.You can change the screen display using DISP (screen display) on the control button (page 26). When shooting still images • The icons are limited in (Easy Shooting) mode. When shooting ...
Page 53 - For Windows users
53 GB Oth e rs Learning more about the camera (“Cyber-shot Handbook”) “Cyber-shot Handbook”, which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included on the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. • You need Adobe Reader to read “Cyber-shot Ha...
Page 54 - Troubleshooting; Cannot insert the battery pack.; The power turns off suddenly.; ss; Battery pack and power
54 GB Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. On repairing cameras with internal memory or Music files function included, data in the camera may be checked on minimum necessity to verify and improve the malfunction symptoms. Sony will not copy or save ...
Page 55 - The remaining charge indicator is incorrect.; Shooting still images/movies
55 GB Oth e rs The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. • The battery charge will quickly get used up and the actual remaining battery charge will be lower than the indicator in the following cases: – When you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. – When you use the flash and zoom...
Page 56 - Cannot play back images.
56 GB Cannot play back images. • Press the (Playback) button (page 19). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras. • The...
Page 57 - Precautions; On cleaning; On operating temperatures
57 GB Oth e rs Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid placeIn 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 heaterThe camera body may bec...
Page 58 - Specifications; Camera
58 GB Specifications Camera [System] Image device: 7.79 mm (1/2.3 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 12.4 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 10.1 Megapixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 10× zoom lens f = 6.3 mm – 63.0 mm (38 mm – 380 mm (35...
Page 59 - Trademarks
59 GB Oth e rs Trademarks • The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. , “Cyber-shot,” “Memory Stick,” , “Memory Stick PRO,” , “Memory Stick Duo,” , “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” , “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,” , “Memory Stick Micro,” “MagicGate,” , “PhotoTV HD,” “Info LITHIUM” • Microsoft, Wind...
