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 
(Mains lead)Power/Charge lamp
Lit: Charging
Off: Charging finished
Flashing:
Charging error or 
charging paused 
temporarily because the 
camera is not within the 
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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 
battery is dirty. In this case, wipe any dust off lightly using a soft cloth or a cotton 
swab to clean the terminal section of the battery.
 Connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). If any 
malfunctions occur while using the AC Adaptor, disconnect the plug from the wall 
outlet (wall socket) immediately to disconnect the power source.
 When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall 
socket).
 Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cable (supplied) 
and AC Adaptor (supplied).
xCharging time (Full charge)
The charging time is approximately 230 min. using the AC Adaptor 
(supplied).
 The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a 
temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of 
use and circumstances.
xCharging by connecting to a computer
The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using 
a micro USB cable.
Notes
Notes
To a USB jack 
						

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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 waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the 
camera and the computer.
– No guarantees are made for charging using a custom-built computer or a 
modified computer.
xBattery life and number of images you can record and 
view
 The above number of images applies when the battery pack is fully charged. The 
number of images may decrease depending on the conditions of use.
 The number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following 
conditions:
– Using Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media (sold separately)
– The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
– [Disp. Resolution] is set to [Standard].
 The number for “Shooting still images” is based on the CIPA standard, and is for 
shooting under the following conditions:
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)
– DISP (Display Setting) is set to [ON].
– Shooting once every 30 seconds.
– The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends.
– The flash strobes once every two times.
Notes
Battery lifeNumber of images
Shooting still 
imagesLCD screen Approx. 155 min. Approx. 310 images
Viewfinder Approx. 200 min. Approx. 400 images
Typical movie 
shootingLCD screen Approx. 50 min. –
Viewfinder Approx. 55 min. –
Continuous 
movie shootingLCD screen Approx. 90 min. –
Viewfinder Approx. 100 min. –
Viewing still images Approx. 270 min. Approx. 5400 images
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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 functions, such as zooming, are not operated.
xSupplying power
The camera can be supplied with power from the wall outlet (wall socket) by 
connecting to the AC Adaptor, using the micro USB cable (supplied).
You can import images to a computer without worrying about draining the 
battery pack by connecting the camera to a computer using the micro USB 
cable.
In addition, you can use the AC Adaptor AC-UD10 (sold separately) or AC-
UD11 (sold separately) for shooting to supply power when shooting.
 Power cannot be supplied when the battery pack is not inserted in the camera.
 Shooting is not possible when the camera is connected directly to a computer or to 
a power outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor.
 If you connect the camera and a computer using the micro USB cable while the 
camera is in playback mode, the display on the camera will change from the 
playback screen to the USB connection screen. Press   (Playback) button to 
switch to the playback screen.
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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.
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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 to drop the battery pack.
 Never remove the memory card/battery pack when the access lamp (page 8) is lit. 
This may cause damage to data in the memory card/internal memory.
Memory cardFor still imagesFor movies
AMemory Stick XC-HG Duo
Memory Stick PRO Duo  (Mark2 only)
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Memory Stick Duo —
BMemory Stick Micro (M2)  (Mark2 only)
CSD memory card  (Class 4 or faster)
SDHC memory card  (Class 4 or faster)
SDXC memory card  (Class 4 or faster)
DmicroSD memory card  (Class 4 or faster)
microSDHC memory card  (Class 4 or faster)
microSDXC memory card  (Class 4 or faster)
Notes
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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 instructions on the screen. The battery pack will run out quickly when:
– [Disp. Resolution] is set to [High].
Control button ON/OFF (Power) button
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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 button
W: zoom out
T: zoom in
: Intelligent Auto
: Movie Mode
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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 approximately 29 minutes at one time at the 
camera’s default settings and when the temperature is approximately 25°C (77°F). 
When movie recording is finished, you can restart recording by pressing the 
MOVIE button again. Recording may stop to protect the camera depending on the 
ambient temperature.
xSelecting next/previous image
Select an image by pressing B (next)/b (previous) on the control button or by 
turning the jog dial. Press z in the center of the control button to view movies.
Notes
Viewing images
1Press the   (Playback) button. When images on a memory card recorded with other cameras are played 
back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears.
 (Playback)
Control button
/  (Delete)
W: zoom out
T: zoom in
Select images:B (next)/b (previous) or 
turn the jog dial
Set: zJog dial 
						

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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  /  (In-Camera Guide) button when the MENU screen 
is not displayed, you can search the guide using keywords or icons.
/  (In-Camera Guide)
MENU