Sony Camera Cyber Shot H200 Instruction Manual

							
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Shooting still images
Shooting movies
 The operating sound of the lens may be recorded when the zoom function operates 
while shooting a movie.
 The panoramic shooting range may be re duced, 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.
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.
1Press the shutter button fully down to start recording. Use the W/T (zoom) lever to change the zoom scale.
2Press the shutter button fully down again to stop 
recording.
Notes
Mode dial Shutter 
button
W/T (Zoom)W: zoom out
T: zoom in
: Intelligent Auto
: Sweep Panorama
: Movie Mode 
						

							
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xSelecting next/previous image
Select an image with B (next)/ b (previous) on the control button. Press  z in 
the center of the control button to view movies.
xDeleting an image
1 Press /  (Delete) button.
2 Select [This Image] with  v on the control button, then press  z.
xReturning to shooting images
Press the shutter button halfway down.
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.
/  (Delete)
Control button  (Playback)
W: zoom out
T: zoom in
Select images:  B (next)/ b (previous)
Set:  z 
						

							
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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 an item whose description you want to view, then 
press the  /  (In-Camera Guide) button.
The operation guide for the selected function is displayed.
 You can search for a function by key word(s) or icon, by pressing the /  (In-Camera Guide) button when MENU is not displayed.
/  (In-Camera Guide)
MENU 
						

							
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Other functions used when shooting or playing back can be operated using the 
control button or MENU button on the camera. This camera is equipped with a 
Function Guide that allows you to easily select from the functions. While 
displaying the guide, try the other functions.
xControl button
DISP (Display Setting): Allows you to change the screen display.
 (Self-Timer): Allows you to use the self-timer.
 (Smile Shutter): Allows you to use the Smile Shutter mode.
 (Flash): Allows you to select a flash mode for still images.
z  (Tracking focus): Allows you to continue to focus on a subject even if the 
subject moves.
xMenu Items
Shooting
Introduction of other functions
Movie shooting 
scene Select movie recording mode.
Panorama 
Shooting Scene Select recording mode when shooting panoramic images.
Scene Selection Select pre-set settings to match various scene conditions.
Picture Effect Shoot still images with an original texture according to 
the desired effect.
Easy Mode Shoot still images using minimal functions.
Color hue Set the color hue when [Toy camera] is selected in 
Picture Effect.
MENU
Control 
button
Function Guide 
						

							
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Extracted ColorSelect the color to extract when [Partial Color] is 
selected in Picture Effect.
Soft Skin Effect Set the Soft Skin Effect and the effect level.
Still Image Size/
Panorama Image 
Size/Movie Size Select the image size for still images, panoramic images 
or movie files.
Exposure 
Compensation Adjust the exposure manually.
ISO Adjust the luminous sensitivity.
White Balance Adjust color tones of an image.
Focus Select the focus method.
Metering Mode Select the metering mode that sets which part of the 
subject to measure to determine the exposure.
Cont. Shooting 
Settings Select single-image mode or burst mode.
Bracket Setting Select the bracket shooting mode.
Scene Recognition Set to automatically detect shooting conditions in 
Intelligent Auto mode.
Smile Detection 
Sensitivity Set the Smile Shutter function sensitivity for detecting 
smiles.
Face Detection Select to detect faces and adjust various settings 
automatically.
DRO Set DRO function to correct the brightness and contrast 
and improve the image quality.
Anti Blink Set to automatically shoot 
two images and select image 
in which the eyes are not blinking.
In-Camera Guide Search the camera’s functions according to your needs. 
						

							
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Viewing
x Setting items
If you press the MENU button while shooting or during playback, (Settings) is provided as a final selection. You can change the default 
settings on the  (Settings) screen.
*1 [Eye-Fi] is displayed only when a compatible memory card is inserted to the  camera.
*2 If a memory card is not inserted,   (Internal Memory Tool) will be displayed  and only [Format] can be selected.
Beauty Effect
Retouch a face on a still image.
Retouch Retouch an image using various effects.
Delete Delete an image.
Slideshow Select a method of continuous playback.
View Mode Select the display format for images.
Protect Protect the images.
Print (DPOF) Add a print order mark to a still image.
Rotate Rotate a still image to the left or right.
In-Camera Guide Search the camera’s functions according to your needs.
 
Shooting Settings AF Illuminator/Grid Line/Disp. Resolution/Digital 
Zoom/Red Eye Reduction/Blink Alert/Write Date
 
Main Settings Beep/Panel Brightness/Language Setting/Display color/
Initialize/Function Guide/Video Out/USB Connect 
Setting/LUN Setting/Download Music/Empty Music/
Eye-Fi*
1/Power Save
 
Memory Card 
Tool *
2
Format/Create REC.Folder/Change REC.Folder/Delete 
REC.Folder/Copy/File Number
 
Clock Settings Area Setting/Date & Time Setting 
						

							
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The software “PlayMemories Home” allows you to import still images and 
movies to your computer and use them.
 An Internet connection is required to install “PlayMemories Home”.
 An Internet connection is required to use “PlayMemories Online” or other network 
services. “PlayMemories Online” or other  network services may not be available 
in some countries or regions.
 “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible w ith Macs. Use the applications that are 
installed on your Mac. For details, visit the following URL:
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/
Features of “PlayMemories Home”
Notes
Viewing images 
on Calendar
Importing 
images from 
your camera Sharing images on
“PlayMemories Online”
Uploading images to network services
zDownloading “PlayMemories Home” (for Windows only)
You can download “PlayMemories Home” from the following URL:
www.sony.net/pm 
						

							
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xInstalling “PlayMemories Home” on a computer
xViewing “PlayMemories Home Help Guide”
For details on how to use “PlayMemories Home”, refer to the “PlayMemories 
Home Help Guide”.
1Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the 
following URL, then click [Install] t [Run].
www.sony.net/pm
2Follow the instructions on 
the screen to complete the 
installation.
 When the message to connect the 
camera to a computer is displayed, 
connect the camera and computer 
using the dedicated USB cable 
(supplied).
1Double-click the [PlayMemories Home Help Guide] icon 
on the desktop.
 To access the “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” from the start menu: Click [Start]  t [All Programs]  t [PlayMemories Home]  t 
[PlayMemories Home Help Guide].
 For Windows 8, select the [PlayMemories Home] icon on the Start  screen, then launch “PlayMemories Home” and select [PlayMemories 
Home Help Guide] from the [Help] menu.
 For details on “PlayMemories Home”, you can also see the “Cyber-shot  User Guide” (page 2) or the following PlayMemories Home support 
page (English only):
http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/
To the USB / A/V OUT jack
To a USB 
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The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the 
shooting conditions and the memory card.
xStill images
(Units: Images)
xMovies
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 (limited by product specifications). For [1280 × 720 
(Fine)] size movies, continuous shooting is possible for approximately 
20 minutes (limited by 2 GB file size).
(h (hour), m (minute))
The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. The recordable time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR (Variable Bit Rate), which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the 
shooting scene. When you record a fast-m oving subject, the image is clearer but 
the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording.
The recordable time also varies depend ing on the shooting conditions, the subject 
or the image size setting.
Number of still images and recordable time of 
movies
Capacity
SizeInternal memoryMemory card
Approx. 55 MB2 GB
20M 5 265
VGA 350 11500
16:9(15M) 7 330
Capacity
SizeInternal memoryMemory card
Approx. 55 MB2 GB
1280 × 720 (Fine) — 25 m (20 m)
1280 × 720 (Standard) — 35 m (30 m)
VGA 2m (1m) 1h 5m (1h 5m) 
						

							
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On use and careAvoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as 
hammering, dropping or stepping on the produc t. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Notes on recording/playback Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is 
working correctly.
 The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-proof, nor water-proof.
 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.
 If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera.
 Do not shake or strike the camera. It may cause a malfunction and you may not be  able to record images. Furthermore, the recording media may become unusable or 
image data may be damaged.
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.
 Storing under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a 
malfunction.
 In a location subject to rocking vibration
 Near a location that generates strong radi o waves, emits radiation or is strongly 
magnetic place. Otherwise, the camera may not properly record or play back 
images.
 In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to 
malfunction, and in some cases th is malfunction cannot be repaired.
Notes on using the camera