Page 2 - Owner’s Record; Battery pack; English
GB 2 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-HX3/HX5/HX5V Serial No. ______________________________ To reduce fire...
Page 3 - Battery charger
GB 3 • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.• Keep the battery pack dry.• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony.• Dispose of used ba...
Page 4 - Regulatory Information; Declaration of Conformity
GB 4 UL is an internationally recognized safety organization.The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. [ Regulatory In...
Page 5 - For Customers in Europe
GB 5 The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this DSC-HX5V Digital Still Camera is in compliance with the essential requirements and oth...
Page 6 - Notice for customers in the United Kingdom
GB 6 [ Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.On certain batteries this s...
Page 7 - Table of contents; Getting started
GB 7 Table of contents Getting started Refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF) on supplied CD-ROM ..............................................................................8Checking the accessories supplied ....................................8 Notes on using the camera................................
Page 8 - Changing the language setting; The screen language setting, press the MENU button, then select; Internal memory and memory card back up
GB 8 Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE (1)• Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) (1)• Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/Battery case (1)• USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1)• HDMI adaptor (1)• Wrist strap (1)• CD-ROM (1) – Cyber-shot...
Page 9 - Functions built into this camera; • In an airplane, make sure to turn off the camera following cabin; On database files; • When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is
GB 9 Functions built into this camera • This manual describes the functions of GPS-compatible/incompatible devices, TransferJet-compatible/incompatible devices, 1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080 50i-compatible devices.– To determine whether your camera supports the GPS function, check the model n...
Page 10 - Notes when importing AVCHD movies to a computer; charged battery pack and turn on the camera again.; On camera’s temperature; • The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)
GB 10 • Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water enters inside the camera, a malfunction may occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be repaired. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. It may cause the malfunction of the camera. • Do not use the camera near a location that gen...
Page 11 - Notes when playing movies on other devices; • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format; Warning on copyright
GB 11 Notes when playing movies on other devices • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. Movies recorded in AVCHD format with this camera cannot be played by the following devices.– Other devices compatible with AVCHD format that does not support High Profile – D...
Page 12 - Identifying parts
GB 12 Identifying parts A Shutter button B Mode dial C For shooting: W/T (Zoom) leverFor viewing: (Playback zoom) lever/ (Index) lever D Flash E ON/OFF (Power) button F (Burst/Bracket) button G Microphone H Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator I Lens J LCD screen K Hook for wrist strap ...
Page 13 - Charging the battery pack; • You can charge the battery even when it is; For customers in the USA and Canada
GB 13 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 after the CHARGE lamp ...
Page 14 - Charging time; Notes; Using the camera abroad
GB 14 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).• When charging...
Page 15 - Insert the battery pack.
GB 15 Inserting the battery pack/a memory card (sold separately) 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert the memory card (sold separately). With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 3 Insert the battery pack. Check the direction of the battery, insert the b...
Page 16 - Memory cards that you can use; • In this manual, “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG; To remove the memory card; Note
GB 16 x Memory cards that you can use • The following memory cards are compatible with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards. Operation with all memory cards is not assured. Multi...
Page 17 - A remaining charge indicator appears on the LCD screen.
GB 17 x When there is no memory card inserted Images are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 45 MB).To copy images from the internal memory to a memory card, insert the memory card in the camera, then select MENU t (Settings) t (Memory Card Tool) t [Copy]. x To remove the battery p...
Page 18 - Setting the clock; Setting the date and time again
GB 18 Setting the clock x Setting the date and time again Press the MENU button, then select (Settings) t (Clock Settings). 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 bu...
Page 19 - Shooting still images; Set the mode dial to; • Do not cover the part showing
GB 19 Shooting still images 1 Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto Adjustment), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. 2 Hold the camera steady as illustrated. • Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to (T) to zoom in, and to (W) to zoom out. 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is ...
Page 20 - Shooting movies; Changing the Movie format; Change the Movie format by MENU; • You can start recording also by
GB 20 Shooting movies • The operating sound of the lens is recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie. x Changing the Movie format Change the Movie format by MENU t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Movie format]. 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode), then press the ON/OFF (Pow...
Page 21 - Viewing images; Returning to shooting images; Press the; Deleting an image
GB 21 Viewing images x Returning to shooting images Press the shutter button halfway down. x Turning off the camera Press ON/OFF (Power) button. 1 Press the (Playback) button. • When images on a memory card recorded with other cameras are played back on this camera, the registration screen for the d...
Page 23 - List of icons displayed on the screen; When shooting still images; Standby
GB 23 List of icons displayed on the screen When shooting still images • The icons are limited in Easy Shooting mode. When shooting movies A B Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image Size/Quality Scene Selection Mode dial (Intelligent Auto Adjustment/Anti Motion Blur/Hand-held...
Page 25 - Still images/Panoramic images
GB 25 Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. x Still images/Panoramic images (Units: Images) • When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 99,999, the “&g...
Page 26 - Movies; Precautions; Do not use/store the camera in the following places; On carrying
GB 26 x Movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for all movie files. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) • The continuous shooting time differs according to the shooting conditions (temp...
Page 27 - On cleaning; Cleaning the LCD screen; Cleaning the camera surface; On operating temperatures; Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery
GB 27 On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (sold separately) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth ...
Page 28 - Specifications; Camera
GB 28 Specifications Camera [System] Image device: 7.59 mm (1/2.4 type) Exmor R CMOS sensor Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 10.6 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 10.2 Megapixels Lens: Sony G 10× zoom lens f = 4.25 mm – 42.5 mm (25 mm – 250 mm (35 mm film equivalent))F3.5 (W...
Page 29 - Trademarks
GB 29 Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) Dimensions: 102.9 × 57.7 × 28.9 mm (4 1/8 × 2 3/8 × 1 3/16 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass (including NP-BG1 battery pack, Memory card): Approx. 200 g (7.1 oz.) Microphon...
Page 32 - Printed in Japan
