Sony Camera Cyber Shot Dsc Hx300 Instruction Manual

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Charging the battery pack
1Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), 
using the micro USB cable (supplied).
2Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).The Power/Charge lamp lights orange, and charging starts.
 Turn off the camera while charging the battery.
 You can charge the battery pack even when it is partially charged.
 When the Power/Charge lamp flashes and charging is not finished, 
remove and re-insert the battery pack.
For customers in the USA 
and Canada
Power cord...

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 If the Power/Charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is 
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging is 
temporarily stopped because the temperature is outside the recommended range. 
When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the charging 
resumes. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of 
between 10°C to 30°C (50ºF to 86ºF).
 The battery pack may not be effectively charged if the terminal section of the...

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 Note the following points when charging via a computer:
– If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power 
source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not charge for an extended period 
of time.
– Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer to resume from 
sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer 
and the camera. The camera may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/off, or 
restarting the computer or...

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– The power turns on and off once every ten times.
 The numbers of minutes for movie shooting are based on the CIPA standard, and 
are for shooting under the following conditions:
– Movie quality: AVC HD HQ
– Typical movie shooting: Battery life based on repeatedly starting/stopping 
shooting, zooming, turning on/off, etc.
– Continuous movie shooting: Battery life based on non-stop shooting until the 
limit (29 minutes) has been reached, and then continued by pressing the MOVIE 
button again. Other...

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Inserting a memory card (sold separately)
1Open the cover.
2Insert the memory card (sold separately). With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card 
until it clicks into place.
3Close the cover.
Ensure the notched corner faces 
correctly. 

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xMemory cards that you can use
 In this manual, the products in the table are collectively referred to as follows:
A: “Memory Stick Duo” media
B: “Memory Stick Micro” media
C: SD card
D: microSD memory card
 To use a “Memory Stick Micro” media or microSD memory card with the camera, 
be sure to insert it into a dedicated adaptor first.
xTo remove the memory card/battery pack
Memory card: Push the memory card in once to eject the memory card.
Battery pack: Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not...

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Setting the clock
1Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.Date & Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first 
time.
 It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation.
2Select a desired language.
3Select a desired geographic location by following the 
on-screen instructions, then press z.
4Set [Date & Time Format], [Daylight Savings] or 
[Summer Time] and [Date & Time], then select [OK] t 
[OK].
 Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
5Follow the...

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Shooting still images
Shooting movies
Shooting still images/movies
1Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights.
2Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image.
1Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording. Use the W/T (zoom) lever to change the zoom scale.
 Press the shutter button to shoot still images while continuing to record 
the movie.
2Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.
Mode dialShutter...

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 If you use the zoom function while shooting a movie, the sounds of the lens 
moving and the lever, jog dial, and manual ring being operated will be recorded. 
The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be recorded when movie 
recording is finished.
 The panoramic shooting range may be reduced, depending on the subject or the 
way it is shot. Therefore even when [360°] is set for panoramic shooting, the 
recorded image may be less than 360 degrees.
 Continuous shooting is possible for...

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xDeleting an image
1Press /  (Delete) button.
2Select [This Image] with v on the control button, then press z.
xReturning to shooting images
Press the shutter button halfway down.
This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the 
camera’s functions according to your needs.
In-Camera Guide
1Press the MENU button.
2Select the desired MENU item, then press the  /  (In-
Camera Guide) button. 
The operation guide for the selected item is displayed.
 If you press the  /...