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    DSC-HX5V

    Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera / Included components may vary by country or region of purchase: BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE

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      Release Date
      • DSC-HX5V Firmware Update (Mac)Release Date: 08/26/2010
        08/26/2010
      • DSC-HX5V Firmware Update (Windows)Release Date: 08/26/2010
        08/26/2010
      • PlayMemories HomeRelease Date: 02/14/2019
        02/14/2019

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      Manuals & Warranty

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      • [PDF]Warranty(90.8 KB)Release Date: 10/22/2008
        90.8 KB
        10/22/2008
      • [PDF]Operating Instructions(3.45 MB)Release Date: 06/22/2010
        3.45 MB
        06/22/2010
      • [PDF]Operating Instructions(3.29 MB)Release Date: 03/30/2010
        3.29 MB
        03/30/2010
      • [PDF]How to take great baby photos.(139.5 KB)Release Date: 12/03/2009
        139.5 KB
        12/03/2009
      • [PDF]How to take great birthday photos.(122.8 KB)Release Date: 12/03/2009
        122.8 KB
        12/03/2009
      • [PDF]How to take great holiday photos.(149.4 KB)Release Date: 12/03/2009
        149.4 KB
        12/03/2009
      • [PDF]How to take great kids photos.(143.8 KB)Release Date: 12/03/2009
        143.8 KB
        12/03/2009
      • [PDF]How to take great sports shots.(147.4 KB)Release Date: 12/03/2009
        147.4 KB
        12/03/2009

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      Questions & Answers

      • Computer doesn't recognize the USB connection from a camera
      • Is it possible to charge the battery in the camera or camcorder by connecting it to the USB port on a computer?
      • What are the different Speed Class ratings for SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards?
      • Can the GPS assist data be updated with a Macintosh computer?
      • The GPS feature is not acquiring the location information; it does not triangulate.
      • Error: Cannot Copy. The Parameter is Incorrect. occurs when attempting to transfer pictures to a computer.
      • An error code beginning with C:32 is displayed in the LCD screen or viewfinder.
      • Error: C:13:xx appears on the LCD or viewfinder.
      • The camera displays an error code that begins with C, E or System
      • The power will not turn on right out of the box after purchase.
      • The camera battery doesn't charge
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