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© 2010 Sony Corporation

4-170-840-

12

(1)

GB

Digital Still Camera

DSC-TX5

Instruction Manual

Summary of Contents for Cyber-shot 4-170-840-12(1)

Page 1: ... 2010 Sony Corporation 4 170 840 12 1 GB Digital Still Camera DSC TX5 Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...isture If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled the battery pack can burst cause a fire or even chemical burns Observe the following cautions Do not disassemble Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering dropping o...

Page 3: ...cket If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet wall socket RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of ...

Page 4: ...ns not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment For Customers in the U S A Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DSC TX5 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone No 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1...

Page 5: ...m that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan...

Page 6: ...u will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be re...

Page 7: ...2 Identifying parts 14 Charging the battery pack 15 Inserting the battery pack a memory card sold separately 17 Setting the clock 20 Shooting viewing images Shooting still images 21 Shooting movies 22 Viewing images 23 Cyber shot Handbook PDF Learning more about the camera Cyber shot Handbook 24 Others List of icons displayed on the screen 25 Number of still images and recordable time of movies 27...

Page 8: ... will not become scratched or dented Sometimes water proof performance is lost if the camera is subjected to a strong shock such as from being dropped We recommend the camera be inspected at an authorized repair shop for a fee Accessories supplied do not meet water proof dust proof and shock proof specifications Notes before using the camera under near water Make sure that no foreign matter such a...

Page 9: ...on If water drops or other foreign matter is present on the lens you will be unable to record clear images Cleaning after using the camera under near water Always clean the camera with water after use within 60 minutes and do not open the battery memory card cover before cleaning is finished Sand or water may get inside places where it cannot be seen If not rinsed water proof performance will be d...

Page 10: ...w the camera to sit with salt water inside or on the surface This may lead to corrosion or discoloration and degradation of water proof performance To maintain the water proof performance we recommend that once a year you take the camera to your dealer or to an authorized repair shop to have the sealing gasket of the battery memory card cover or of the multi connector cover replaced for a fee ...

Page 11: ...s supplied do not meet water proof dust proof and shock proof specifications The wrist strap is already attached to the camera at the factory Place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from sinking or sustaining damage from being dropped Refer to Cyber shot Handbook PDF on supplied CD ROM For details on advanced operations please read Cyber shot Handbook PDF on the CD ROM supplied usin...

Page 12: ...to format any memory card being used with this camera for the first time Note that formatting will erase all data recorded on the memory card This data cannot be restored Be sure to back up any important data to a PC or other storage location Before you start recording make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light It...

Page 13: ...pending on the camera and battery temperature you may be unable to record movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera A message will be displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off or you can no longer record movies On image data compatibility The camera conforms with DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics...

Page 14: ...l I Speaker J Playback button K Zoom W T lever L Hook for wrist strap M Memory card slot N Battery eject lever O Multi connector P Tripod receptacle Use a tripod with a screw less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inches long Otherwise you cannot firmly secure the camera and damage to the camera may occur Q Battery Memory card cover R Battery insertion slot S Access lamp T Multi connector cover ...

Page 15: ...pack for about one more hour after the CHARGE lamp turns off the charge will last slightly longer full charge CHARGE lamp Lit Charging Off Charging finished normal charge 3 When charging is finished disconnect the battery charger Full charge time Normal charge time Approx 245 min Approx 185 min Battery pack For customers in the USA and Canada CHARGE lamp Power cord mains lead CHARGE lamp Plug For ...

Page 16: ...the CIPA standard and is for shooting under the following conditions CIPA Camera Imaging Products Association LCD Brightness is set to Normal Shooting once every 30 seconds The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends The flash strobes once every two times The power turns on and off once every ten times A fully charged battery pack supplied is used at an ambient temperature of 25 C 77...

Page 17: ...attery eject lever with the edge of the battery pack in the direction of the arrow insert the battery pack until the battery eject lever locks into place 4 Close the cover Securely close the battery cover until you hear the slide lock on the cover catch in place and so that the yellow mark under the slide lock can no longer be seen If foreign matter such as sand gets inside the cover the sealing g...

Page 18: ...4 or faster This camera should be operated at between 10 C and 40 C but according to the type of memory card the operating temperature may vary For details see the operating instructions supplied with the memory card For details on the number of images time that can be recorded see page 27 x To remove the memory card Never remove the memory card the battery pack when the access lamp is lit This ma...

Page 19: ...correct remaining charge indicator appears The remaining charge indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances When Power Save is set to Standard or Stamina if you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on the LCD screen becomes dark then the camera turns off automatically Auto power off function To keep clean battery pack terminal and prevent short cir...

Page 20: ... OFF Power button It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation 2 Select the desired date display format then touch OK 3 Select Daylight Savings On Off then touch OK 4 Select the item to be set then set the value with v V and touch OK Midnight is indicated as 12 00 AM and noon as 12 00 PM 5 Select your desired area with b B then touch OK t OK ON OFF Power button Lens cover ...

Page 21: ...ment 2 Hold the camera steady as illustrated Slide the zoom W T lever to the T side to zoom Slide to the W side to return 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus When the image is in focus a beep sounds and the z indicator lights 4 Press the shutter button fully down Lens cover Shutter button AE AF lock ...

Page 22: ...22 Shooting movies 1 Lower the lens cover then touch REC Mode t Movie Mode 2 Press the shutter button fully down to start recording 3 Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording Lens cover ...

Page 23: ... x Turning off the camera Close the lens cover You can also turn off the camera by pressing the ON OFF Power button 1 Press the Playback button When you play back images on a memory card that have been recorded on other cameras an Image Database registration screen appears x Selecting next previous image Touch Next Previous on the screen To view movies touch Playback on the LCD screen Playback but...

Page 24: ...a x For Windows users x For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive 2 Click Cyber shot Handbook 3 Start Cyber shot Handbook from the shortcut on the desktop 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive 2 Select the Handbook folder and copy Handbook pdf stored in the GB folder to your computer 3 After copying is co...

Page 25: ...on warning Movie shooting scene Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning AF illuminator Recording folder Recording Playback Media Memory card internal memory Zoom scaling Display Indication Burst mode C 32 00 Self diagnosis display Temperature increase warning Self timer 96 Number of recordable images 100 Min Recordable time Face Detection Database file full Database file error war...

Page 26: ... eye reduction z AE AF lock NR slow shutter 125 Shutter speed F3 5 Aperture value ISO400 ISO number 2 0EV Exposure Value Close focus Flash mode Flash charging Metering mode Standby Recording a movie Standby a movie 0 12 Recording time m s ...

Page 27: ...back on this camera the image may not appear in the actual image size Capacity Size Internal memory Memory card formatted with this camera Approx 45 MB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 10M 9 402 808 1637 3334 6588 5M 14 582 1168 2366 4819 9524 VGA 284 11760 23600 47810 97350 192380 16 9 7M 9 400 803 1626 3311 6543 16 9 2M 47 1961 3934 7968 16220 32060 Panorama Wide horizontal 12 516 1035 2097 4270 8438 ...

Page 28: ...r The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction In a location subject to rocking vibration Near strong magnetic place On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleanin...

Page 29: ...s not recommended On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera However if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually and if you do not use the cam...

Page 30: ...Balance Auto Underwater 1 2 One push File format Still images JPEG DCF Ver 2 0 Exif Ver 2 21 MPF Baseline compliant DPOF compatible Movies MPEG 4 Visual Recording media Internal Memory approx 45 MB Memory Stick Duo media SD memory cards SDHC memory cards Class 4 6 10 Flash Flash range ISO sensitivity Recommended exposure Index set to Auto Approx 0 08 m to 2 9 m 3 1 4 inches to 9 ft 6 1 4 inches W ...

Page 31: ...o a water depth of 3 m for 60 minutes Shock proof performance Conforming to MIL STD 810F Method 516 5 Shock standards this product has passed testing when dropped from a height of 1 5 m above a 5 cm thick plywood board BC CSN BC CSNB battery charger Power requirements AC 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 2 W Output voltage DC 4 2 V 0 25 A Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 2...

Page 32: ...trademarks of Intel Corporation MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association Adobe and Reader are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries In addition system and product names used in this manual are in general trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers However the or...

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