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Digital Still Camera / Instruction Manual
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DSC-HX7/HX7V
English
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-HX7/DSC-HX7V
Serial No.  ______________________________
Model No. AC-UB10/UB10B
Serial No.  ______________________________
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or 
moisture.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC 
SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
CAUTION
[ 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 or stepping on it.
 Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery 
terminals.
 Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a 
car parked in the sun.
 Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
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 Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.
 Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that 
can charge the battery pack.
 Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.
 Keep the battery pack dry.
 Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony.
 Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.
[ AC Adaptor
Connect the AC Adaptor to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).
If some trouble occurs while using the AC Adaptor, immediately shut off the power by 
disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).
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The power cord (mains lead), if supplied, is designed specifically for use with this camera 
only, and should not be used with other electrical equipment.
For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
[ 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 rechargeable batteries, 
call toll free 
1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
[ Battery pack
This device complies with Part 15 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.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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-HX7V
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.
[ CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual 
could void your authority to operate this equipment.
[ 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.
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For Customers in Europe
Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this DSC-HX7V Digital Still Camera is in 
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 
1995/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
[ Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 
108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony 
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or 
guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee 
documents.
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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).
[ Attention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound 
of this unit.
[ 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.
[ 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.
Notice for customers in the United Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and 
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the 
supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an 
 
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the 
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you 
should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
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Refer to “Cyber-shot User Guide” (HTML) on 
supplied CD-ROM
For details on advanced operations, please read “Cyber-shot User Guide” 
(HTML) on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer.
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
For Windows users:
1 Click [User Guide] t [Install].
2 Start “User Guide” from the shortcut on the desktop.
For Macintosh users:
1 Select the [User Guide] folder and copy [eng] folder stored in [User Guide] 
folder to your computer.
2 After copying is complete, double-click “index.html” in [eng] folder.
Checking the accessories supplied
 Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/Battery case (1)
 Multi-use terminal USB cable (1)
 AC Adaptor AC-UB10/UB10B (1)
 Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) (1)
 Wrist strap (1)
 CD-ROM (1)
– Cyber-shot application software
– “Cyber-shot User Guide”
 Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)
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Identifying parts
A Shutter button 
B Mode dial
C For shooting: W/T (Zoom) lever
For viewing: 
zoom) lever/
 (Playback 
 (Index) lever
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D Flash
E ON/OFF (Power) button
F Power/Charge lamp
G GPS sensor (built-in, DSC-
HX7V only)
H Microphone
I Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter 
lamp/AF illuminator
J Lens
K  (TransferJet™) mark
L LCD screen
M  (Playback) button
N Control wheel 
O MOVIE (Movie) button
P HDMI connector
Q Hook for wrist strap
R /
 (In-Camera Guide/Delete) 
button
S MENU button
T Speaker
U 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.
V Multi connector (Type3b)
W Battery/memory card cover
X Battery insertion slot
Y Battery eject lever
Z Memory card slot
wj Access lamp