Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 User Manual
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Digital Still Camera
Instruction Manual
DSC-H300
© 2013 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
English
Learning more about the camera ("Cyber-shot User
Guide")
"Cyber-shot User Guide" is an on-line manual. Refer to it for in-depth
instructions on the many functions of the camera.
1 Access the Sony support page.
http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/
2 Select your country or region.
3 Search for the model name of your camera within the support page.
• Check the model name on the bottom of your camera.
Checking the supplied items
The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
• Camera (1)
• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (4)
• Dedicated USB cable (1) (Sony Corporation 1-837-783-)
• Shoulder strap (1)
• Lens cap (1)/Lens cap strap (1)
• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DSC-H300
Serial No. ______________________________
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
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CAUTION
Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
For Customers in the U.S.A.
UL is an internationally recognized safety organization.
The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
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Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-H300
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) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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CAUTION
4-476-544-11(1)
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
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Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from 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.
For Customers in Europe
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Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan
For EU product compliance: Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany
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Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the
application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC regulation for
using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.
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Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the
European Union and other European countries with separate collection
systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be
treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other
European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided
with this product shall not be treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical
symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery
contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you 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 replaced by qualified service staff
only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely.
Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Inserting the batteries/a memory card (sold
separately)
1
Open the cover.
2
Insert the memory card (sold separately).
3
Match +/– and insert the batteries.
x
In the table below,
cannot be used.
* Operating performance cannot be ensured if voltage drops or other problems are caused by
• Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries can be charged using a battery charger (sold separately).
• The performance of your camera differs depending on the manufacturer and the type of
• Please note that we cannot guarantee full performance of your camera when using the
x
• The number is based on the CIPA standard.
x
Push the memory card in once to eject the memory card.
Ensure the notched corner faces correctly.
Batteries you can and cannot use with your camera
indicates the battery can be used, while — indicates the one
Battery type
Supplied
LR6 (size AA) alkaline
batteries
HR15/51: HR6 (size AA)
—
Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries
Lithium batteries*
—
Manganese batteries*
—
Ni-Cd batteries*
—
the nature of the battery.
battery you use. Also, battery-performance may decline dramatically under low
temperatures. Especially, at temperatures below 5 °C (41 °F), your camera may get turned
off unexpectedly as you turn it on or switch the playback mode to the shooting mode.
For more details on batteries, see "Batteries" in "Cyber-shot User Guide".
batteries not indicated as "supported" in the above table.
Battery life and number of images you can record/view
Battery life
Shooting (still images)
Approx. 175 min.
Actual shooting (movies)
Approx. 85 min.
Continuous shooting (movies)
Approx. 150 min.
Viewing (still images)
Approx. 400 min.
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)
To remove the memory card
Setting the clock
ON/OFF (Power)
Control button
1
Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.
2
Select a desired language.
3
Select a desired geographic location by following the on-
screen instructions, then press z on the control button.
4
Set [Date & Time Format], [Summer Time] and [Date & Time],
then select [OK].
5
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Supported
—
—
—
Number of images
Approx. 350 images
—
—
Approx. 8,000 images
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Summary of Contents for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
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Page 1: Inserting The Batteries/A Memory Card
In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent Select a desired language. provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. -
Page 2: Shooting Still Images/Movies
No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to a (Playback) malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc.