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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Changing  settings  > Main  Settings  >  USB Connect Setting
USB Connect Setting
Selects  the USB mode  when connecting  the camera  to  a computer  or a USB device using the micro
USB cable.
1 .  MENU  
  (Settings)    (Main  Settings)   [USB  Connect Setting]  desired  mode   
Auto Depending  on  the computer  or other  USB devices you  connect  to  the camera,  the
connection  mode  is automatically  selected from [MTP] or [Mass  Storage].
When  you  use  Windows 7 or Windows 8,  [MTP] is selected and  Windows 7 or Windows
8-specific  functions  become available.
MTP Establishes  a MTP  connection  between  the camera  and  a computer  or other  USB
devices.
When  you  use  Windows 7 or Windows 8,  [MTP] is selected and  specific  functions
become available.
When  you  use  other  operating  systems  (Vista/XP,  Mac OS  X),  the AutoPlay  Wizard
appears, and  the still  images in  the recording  folder  on  the camera  are  imported to  the
computer.
Mass
Storage Establishes  a Mass Storage  connection  between  the camera  and  a computer  or other
USB device.
Notes If Device Stage*  does  not appear  when connecting  the camera  to  a Windows 7 or Windows 8
computer,  set  [USB  Connect Setting] to  [Auto].
*  Device Stage is a  menu screen  to  manage connected devices,  such  as a  camera. (Function of  Windows 7  or Windows 8)
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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Changing  settings  > Main  Settings  >  USB Power  Supply
USB Power  Supply
Set  whether to  use  the USB power supplied function  when the camera  is connected  to  a computer  or a
USB device using the micro  USB cable.
1 .  MENU  
  (Settings)    (Main  Settings)   [USB  Power  Supply]   desired  mode   
On Power  is supplied when connected  using the micro  USB cable.
Off Disables  USB power supplied function  even  if you  connect  the camera  to  a device such  as a
computer  using a micro  USB cable.
 
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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Changing  settings  > Main  Settings  >  LUN  Setting
LUN Setting
Sets  the display  method  for  the recording  media displayed on  a computer  screen  or other  monitor  when
the camera  is connected  with  a computer  or AV  component  using a USB connection.
1 .  MENU  
  (Settings)    (Main  Settings)   [LUN  Setting]  desired  mode   
Multi The images both  on  the memory  card  and  in  the internal  memory  are  displayed.  Select
this setting  when you  connect  the camera  to  a computer.
Single When  the memory  card  is inserted into  the camera,  the images on  the memory  card  are
displayed;  when it is not inserted,  the images in  the internal  memory  are  displayed.  Select
this setting  in  cases  where the images of  both  the memory  card  and  the internal  memory
are  not displayed when the camera  is connected  to  a device other  than  a computer.
 
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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Changing  settings  > Main  Settings  >  Download  Music
Download Music
You  can  change  background music  tracks  using “Music  Transfer”.
1 .  MENU  
  (Settings)    (Main  Settings)   [Download Music]  
The message “Connect to  PC” is displayed.
2 .  Make  a USB connection  between  the camera  and  a computer,  then  start  “Music  Transfer”.
3 .  Follow the instructions on  the screen  to  change  music  files.
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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Changing  settings  > Main  Settings  >  Empty  Music
Empty Music
You  can  delete all  the background music  files  stored  in  the camera.  It can  be  used  in  cases  such  as
when the background music  files  are  damaged  and  cannot  be  played.
1 .  MENU  
  (Settings)    (Main  Settings)   [Empty  Music]  [OK]   
Related  Topic
“Music  Transfer”
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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Changing  settings  > Main  Settings  >  Airplane  Mode
Airplane  Mode
When  you  board an  airplane,  etc., you  can  set  whether to  disable  all  the settings  using functions  related
to  GPS  (DSC -HX50V)  and  Wi-Fi.  If you  set  [Airplane  Mode]  to  [On],  an  airplane mark will be  displayed
on  the screen.
1 .  MENU  
  (Settings)    (Main  Settings)   [Airplane  Mode]   desired  mode   
Related  Topic
Position Information  (DSC -HX50V)
GPS  setting  (DSC -HX50V)
GPS  assist data  (DSC -HX50V)
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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Changing  settings  > Main  Settings  >  GPS  setting  (DSC -HX50V)
GPS setting  (DSC-HX50V)
Checking  triangulating  status
The built -in  GPS  sensor  of  this camera  acquire  the information  on  location, and  record  it on  images.
Using the software  “PlayMemories  Home,”  you  can  import  photos  and  movies  recorded  with  location
information  to  a computer  and  enjoy viewing  them with  a map  which shows  their  shooting  location. See
“PlayMemories  Home  Help Guide”  for  details.
1 .  MENU  
  (Settings)    (Main  Settings)   [GPS setting]  desired  mode   
On GPS  setting  is activated.
OffGPS  setting  is inactivated.
Set  this to  not record  location  information.
To receive  a GPS  signal
Proper  triangulation  is not possible  indoors  or near  tall  buildings. Use  your  camera  in  an  open area
outside,  and  turn on  your  camera  again.
If no  triangulation  icon  appears, even  if you  wait  for  several minutes,  you  may be  in  an  area  where
GPS  signal  reception  is difficult  or impossible.  Begin shooting  where you  are, or move  to  an  open
area  outside.  If you  shoot  where you  are, no  location  information  will be  recorded.
Notes During  take off  and  landing of  an  airplane,  set  [Airplane  Mode]  to  [On].
Use  GPS  in  accordance  with  the regulations of  the place or situation.
It may take from several tens of  seconds to  several minutes  to  acquire  the location  information
when you  use  the GPS  for  the first  time or use  it again  after  long intervals.  Triangulating  time can
be  shortened  by taking  in  GPS  assist data. [Details]
Do  not cover  the GPS  sensor  with  your  finger  when searching  for  GPS  satellites or when
triangulating. This decreases  the sensitivity  of  the GPS  sensor  and  triangulation  may fail.
Checking  triangulating status
The indicator  changes  according  to  the strength  of  GPS  signal  reception  when GPS  is activated.  The
triangulating  status  can  also  be  checked using [Position  Information]. [Details]
Triangulating
status GPS
indicators
GPS  reception  status
Off No
indicator[GPS setting] is set  to  [Off] or an  error  occurred.
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							DifficultYour  camera  cannot  find  a GPS  signal, therefore,  it cannot  acquire  the
location  information. Use  your  camera  in  an  open area.
Searching
  Searching  for  GPS  satellites.  It may take several minutes  to  start
triangulating.
Triangulating
  Your  camera  is receiving  a GPS  signal, and  can  acquire  location
information.
Related  Topic
Position Information  (DSC -HX50V)
GPS  assist data  (DSC -HX50V)
Auto Clock  ADJ (DSC -HX50V)
Auto Area  ADJ (DSC -HX50V)
GPS  (DSC -HX50V)
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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Changing  settings  > Main  Settings  >  GPS  assist data  (DSC -HX50V)
GPS assist data (DSC-HX50V)
The time for  the GPS  acquiring location  information  can  be  shortened  by taking  in  GPS  assist data. The
state  of  GPS  assist data  can  be  checked on  the camera.
If connection  via  internet  is made  using the software, “PlayMemories  Home,”  the GPS  assist data  can  be
updated  automatically.
1 .  MENU  
  (Settings)    (Main  Settings)   [GPS assist data]  
Using  the GPS  support tool
You  can  also  update the GPS  assist data  by inserting  a memory  card  into  the computer.  Display  the
main  screen  of  the “PlayMemories  Home,”  and  select  the connected  model name  
 [GPS Support
Tool] 
 the desired  memory  card  drive  to  be  installed  from your  computer,  and  then  update the GPS
assist data. If you  insert  this memory  card, the GPS  assist data  will be  reflected  on  the camera.
Notes If [Date &  Time Setting] is not set,  or set  time is shifted  greatly,  the time for  the GPS  acquiring
location  information  cannot  be  shortened.
Set  the date  and  time correctly  by MENU  
  (Settings)   [Date &  Time Setting].
If the term of  validity of  GPS  assist data  has  run  out,  the time until  you  can  record  location
information  cannot  be  shortened.
Related  Topic
GPS  setting  (DSC -HX50V)
GPS  (DSC -HX50V)
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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Changing  settings  > Main  Settings  >  Dlt. GPS  Log  Data  (DSC -HX50V)
Dlt.  GPS Log Data (DSC-HX50V)
You  can  delete all  data  recorded  in  [GPS Log  REC].
1 .  MENU  
  (Settings)    (Main  Settings)   [Dlt.  GPS  Log  Data]  [OK]   
Related  Topic
GPS  Log  REC  (DSC -HX50V)
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