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To reset a Sony HX400V, press MENU, open Image (Setup) → Setting Reset, then choose Camera Settings Reset for shooting settings or Initialize for all settings. Sony says recorded images are retained after Setting Reset. Keep the battery pack installed until the reset finishes.
Which reset option should you choose?
The HX400V offers two reset levels. Select the one that matches what you want to change:
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| Option | What it resets | Effect on recorded images |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Settings Reset | Main shooting settings return to their defaults. | Sony says recorded images are retained after Setting Reset. |
| Initialize | All settings return to their defaults. | Sony’s HX400V guide says recorded images are retained after Setting Reset; it does not separately specify image handling for Initialize. Sony’s general guidance warns that downloaded applications may be uninstalled. |
For the model-specific descriptions, see Sony’s HX400/HX400V Setting Reset guide. Sony’s general reset guidance notes that downloaded applications may be uninstalled after initialization: resetting or initializing a camera.
Reset the Sony HX400V from its menu
- Turn on the camera and press MENU.
- Open Image (Setup), then select Setting Reset.
- Choose Camera Settings Reset to reset the main shooting settings, or Initialize to reset all settings.
- Allow the reset to finish. Do not eject the battery pack while it is in progress.
- If you selected Initialize, review the camera’s settings afterward and set any preferences you still need.
If the camera is malfunctioning
If the HX400V is unresponsive or behaving incorrectly, Sony’s model-specific troubleshooting guidance suggests removing the battery pack, waiting about one minute, reinserting it, and turning the camera on. If the problem remains, initialize the settings using the menu steps above. If it still continues, contact a dealer or authorized service facility. See Sony’s HX400/HX400V troubleshooting guide.
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When a reset may not fix the problem
A displayed self-diagnosis code beginning with C: or E: may not be resolved by resetting the camera. Follow the model’s troubleshooting instructions or contact Sony HX400V support rather than assuming initialization will clear the code.
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