Sony Dschx90vb Manual

							Note
Note the following points when charging via a computer:
If the product is  connected to a laptop  computer that is  not connected to a power  source, the
laptop  battery level decreases. Do not leave the product connected to a laptop  computer for an
extended period of time.
Do not turn  on/off  or restart the computer,  or wake the computer from sleep mode  when a USB
connection has been  established between the computer and the camera. Doing so may cause a
malfunction. Before  turning on/off  or restarting the computer,  or waking the computer from sleep
mode, disconnect the camera from the computer.
Proper  operation cannot  be guaranteed on all  types of computers.
Charging cannot  be guaranteed with a custom -built computer,  modified computer,  or a computer
connected through a USB hub.
The  camera may not operate correctly when other USB devices are  used at the same  time.
[10] How  to UsePreparing the cameraCharging the battery pack
Inserting the battery pack into the camera
How  to insert  the battery pack into the camera1.  Open  the battery cover.
2.  Insert  the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A)  with the tip of the battery until
the battery locks into place. 
						

							3.  Close the cover.
[11] How  to UsePreparing the cameraCharging the battery pack
Battery life and the number of images that can be
recorded/played back using a battery pack
Screen mode
Shooting  (still images):
Number of images:  approx. 390
Actual shooting (movies):
Battery life: approx. 70 min.
Continuous shooting (movies):
Battery life: approx. 105 min.
Viewing  (still images):
Battery life: approx. 290 min., Number of images:  approx. 5800
Viewfinder mode 
						

							Shooting  (still images):
Number of images:  approx. 360
Actual shooting (movies):
Battery life: approx. 75 min.
Continuous shooting (movies):
Battery life: approx. 115 min.
Note
The above battery life and number of images applies when the battery pack has been fully
charged. The battery life and number of images may decrease depending on the
conditions  of use.
The battery life and number of images that can be recorded  is for shooting under the
following conditions:
The  battery pack is  used at an ambient temperature of 25°C  (77°F).
Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2)  media  (sold separately)
[GPS On/Off]: [Off]  (DSC -HX90V)
[Display Quality] : [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 All Info.]
One picture  is  taken  every  30 seconds.
The  zoom  is  switched alternately between the W  and T ends.
The  flash strobes once for every  two pictures.
The  power  is  turned on and off once every  ten times.
The number of minutes  for movie shooting is based on the CIPA standard, and is for
shooting under the following conditions:
The  image  quality is  set to 60i 17M  (FH) .
Actual shooting (movies): Battery life based  on repeated  shooting, zooming, shooting stand -by,
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 used.
If the remaining battery is not displayed,  press  the DISP (Display Setting).
[12] How  to Use
Preparing the cameraCharging the battery pack
Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket)
If you use an AC-UD10 AC adaptor (sold separately)  that is compatible with shooting and
playback, power will be supplied to the camera via the AC adaptor when you are  using the
camera without using up the battery power. 
						

							1.  To supply power to the camera during shooting/playback, connect  the camera to the
AC adaptor AC-UD10 (sold separately)  and plug the AC adaptor into a wall outlet  (wall
socket).
Note
You can shoot  or play back images while the supplied AC adaptor is connected to the
camera. However, the camera will turn off when the battery pack is completely
discharged.
If you use the camera while power is supplied from a wall outlet  (wall socket),  make  sure
that the icon (
/) displays on the monitor.
[13] How  to Use
Preparing the cameraCharging the battery pack
Removing the battery pack
How  to remove the battery pack 1.  Make  sure  that the access lamp is not lit, and turn off the camera.
2 .  Slide lock lever (A)  and remove the battery pack.
Be careful  not to drop  the battery pack.
[14] How  to Use
Preparing the cameraInserting a memory card  (sold separately)
Inserting a memory card
How  to insert  a memory card 
						

							1.  Open  the memory card  cover.
2.  Insert  the memory card.
Ensure that the notched corner is facing in the correct direction.
With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert  the memory card
until it clicks  into place.
3 .  Close the memory card  cover.
Hint
When you use a memory card  with this product for the first time, it is recommended that
you format the card  using the product for stable performance of the memory card. 
						

							[15] How  to UsePreparing the cameraInserting a memory card  (sold separately)
Removing the memory card
How  to remove the memory card1.  Open  the memory card  cover.
2 .  Make  sure  that the access lamp (A)  is not lit.
3.  Push in on the memory card  once to remove it.
4.  Close the memory card  cover.
[16] How  to UsePreparing the cameraSetting the language, date  and time
Setting language, date and time 
						

							When you turn on the camera for the first time or after  you have initialized the functions, the
setting  screen  for language, date  and time will appear.1.  Turn on the camera.
The language setting  screen  will appear and then  setting  screen  for date  and time will
appear.
2 .  Select your  language, and then  press  
.
3 .  Check that [Enter]  is selected on the screen, then  press  
 on the control  wheel.
4 .  Select your  desired geographic  location, and then  press  
.
5 .  Select a setting  item using the up/down side of the control  wheel or by turning the
control  wheel, then  press  
 in the center.
6 .  Set   [Daylight Savings] , [Date/Time] , and [Date Format]  using the up/down/left/right
sides, then  press  
 in the center.
Midnight is indicated  as 12:00  AM, and noon as 12:00  PM.
7 .  Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set other items, then  select [Enter]  and press
in the center.
To cancel the date  and time setting  procedure, press  the MENU  button.
Note
If the date  and time setting  is cancelled halfway, the setting  screen  for the date  and time
appears every  time you turn on the camera.
[17] How  to Use
Confirming the operation methodConfirming the operation method
Using the control wheel 
						

							You can select setting  items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/right/left side of the control
wheel. Your selection  is determined  when you press  
 on the center of the control  wheel.
The DISP (Display Setting),
( Exposure Comp. /Photo Creativity ), /(Drive
Mode ), 
( Flash  Mode ) functions  are  assigned  to the top/bottom/left/right sides of the
control  wheel. You can assign selected functions  to the left/right/bottom sides of the control
wheel or to the 
in the center.
During  playback, you can display the next/previous  image by pressing the right/left side of
the control  wheel or by turning the control  wheel.
[18] How  to Use
Confirming the operation methodConfirming the operation method
Using the control ring
By turning the control  ring (A) , you can change the desired settings  instantly for various
shooting modes.
You can also allocate  frequently used functions  to the control  ring by selecting  MENU  → 
(Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings]  → [Control  Ring].
Icons and function  names  are  displayed on the screen  as follows.
Ex.
: Adjust zoom  by turning the control  ring.
[19] How  to Use
Confirming the operation methodConfirming the operation method
Using MENU items
In this section,  you learn how to change settings  related to all  camera operations and 
						

							execute  camera functions  including  shooting, playback, and operation methods.
1.  Press MENU  button to display the Menu  screen.
2.  Select the desired MENU  item using the up/down/left/right side of the control  wheel or
by turning the control  wheel, and then  press  
 in the center of the control  wheel.
The display may move  directly from step 1 to step 3 depending on the [Tile Menu]
setting.
3 .  Select the desired setting  item by pressing the up/down/left/right side on the control
wheel or by turning the control  wheel, and then  press  
on the center of the control
wheel.
Select an icon at the top of the screen  and press  the left/right side of the control
wheel to move  to another MENU  item.
4 .  Select the desired setting  value, and press   to confirm. 
						

							[20] How  to UseConfirming the operation methodConfirming the operation method
Using the Fn (Function) button
You can register frequently used functions  to the Fn (function) button and recall them while
shooting. Up to 12 frequently used functions  can be registered  to the Fn  (Function)  button.
1 .  Press the DISP  button, and then  press  the Fn  (Function)  button in a screen  mode  other
than   [For viewfinder] .
2.  Select a function  to be registered  by pressing the up/down/left/right side of the control
wheel.
3.  Set  the desired setting  by turning the control  wheel.
Some functions  can be fine-tuned  using the control  ring.