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...images used as examples in a malfunction of the camera. • Playback of the camera or memory card, etc. Notes on recording/playback and connection • Before you start recording, make a trial recording to change without notice. 3US Continued r In some cases, the camera cannot be repaired....programs, films, videotapes, and other bright light. No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for long periods may not properly record or play back images, connect the camera to continuous use, but it before using the camera Table of the battery pack...
...images used as examples in a malfunction of the camera. • Playback of the camera or memory card, etc. Notes on recording/playback and connection • Before you start recording, make a trial recording to change without notice. 3US Continued r In some cases, the camera cannot be repaired....programs, films, videotapes, and other bright light. No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for long periods may not properly record or play back images, connect the camera to continuous use, but it before using the camera Table of the battery pack...
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Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Share your life Upload captured moments You can directly upload images and share them by using the wireless network function of this camera (page 39). Connect to TV Connect the camera to a TV with a micro HDMI cable (sold separately), and enjoy images on the big screen (page 38). 6US
Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Share your life Upload captured moments You can directly upload images and share them by using the wireless network function of this camera (page 39). Connect to TV Connect the camera to a TV with a micro HDMI cable (sold separately), and enjoy images on the big screen (page 38). 6US
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Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Wireless Network (Wi-Fi) Setting Wi-Fi (HDR-AS15 only 39 Copying data to a smartphone (HDR-AS15 only 41 Computer Useful functions when connecting the camera to your computer 42 Preparing a computer (Windows 43 Starting the "PlayMemories Home" software 45 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 46 Warning indicators and messages 50 Others Recordable time 51 Battery pack 53 Using the camera abroad 54 Precautions 55 Specifications 57 Index Index 60 Index 8US
Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Wireless Network (Wi-Fi) Setting Wi-Fi (HDR-AS15 only 39 Copying data to a smartphone (HDR-AS15 only 41 Computer Useful functions when connecting the camera to your computer 42 Preparing a computer (Windows 43 Starting the "PlayMemories Home" software 45 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 46 Warning indicators and messages 50 Others Recordable time 51 Battery pack 53 Using the camera abroad 54 Precautions 55 Specifications 57 Index Index 60 Index 8US
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.... 11US Table of b to lock. Slide in the opposite direction to release. *2 When an external microphone (sold separately) is connected, audio cannot be recorded through the built-in the direction of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Identifying parts A REC/access lamp B REC START/STOP ...
.... 11US Table of b to lock. Slide in the opposite direction to release. *2 When an external microphone (sold separately) is connected, audio cannot be recorded through the built-in the direction of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Identifying parts A REC/access lamp B REC START/STOP ...
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... every 6 to 12 months to the computer that is not assured. • If you connect the camera to the charger, use the camera for a long time. • Charging the battery pack or the connection with customized or hand-built computers is complete when the CHG (Charge) lamp turns off (...the micro USB cable (supplied). Charging may cause damage to the camera or the computer. • When you connect the camera to a notebook computer that is finished, delete the USB connection between the camera and the computer (page 44). Charging is not possible when the camera is turned on with...
... every 6 to 12 months to the computer that is not assured. • If you connect the camera to the charger, use the camera for a long time. • Charging the battery pack or the connection with customized or hand-built computers is complete when the CHG (Charge) lamp turns off (...the micro USB cable (supplied). Charging may cause damage to the camera or the computer. • When you connect the camera to a notebook computer that is finished, delete the USB connection between the camera and the computer (page 44). Charging is not possible when the camera is turned on with...
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Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Smart Remote Setting Control (HDR-AS15 display t only) By connecting the camera and a smartphone through Wi-Fi. Notes • The smart remote control function allows you can then operate the camera using a smartphone: - Changing the ...
Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Smart Remote Setting Control (HDR-AS15 display t only) By connecting the camera and a smartphone through Wi-Fi. Notes • The smart remote control function allows you can then operate the camera using a smartphone: - Changing the ...
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...select the setting, then press the ENTER button. Does not turn off after about 10 seconds. when [RMOTE] is displayed. HDMI connection is being made - Connecting a mass storage device • In the following cases, even if you have selected [10sec] in the following situations. - Turns...power off automatically. Notes • This function is in interval photo recording mode - During movie playback, or a slideshow - Wi-Fi connection is not available in the Auto Power Off function, the time that elapses before the power turns off after about 60 seconds. Supplying power...
...select the setting, then press the ENTER button. Does not turn off after about 10 seconds. when [RMOTE] is displayed. HDMI connection is being made - Connecting a mass storage device • In the following cases, even if you have selected [10sec] in the following situations. - Turns...power off automatically. Notes • This function is in interval photo recording mode - During movie playback, or a slideshow - Wi-Fi connection is not available in the Auto Power Off function, the time that elapses before the power turns off after about 60 seconds. Supplying power...
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...through the micro USB cable. Notes • If you change the setting while the micro USB cable is connected, disconnect the cable, then reconnect. • Power may not be supplied properly from a connected device, through the micro USB cable. Supplies power from a USB device with the micro USB cable (supplied...), the camera can be set so the connected device supplies power to it. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER ...
...through the micro USB cable. Notes • If you change the setting while the micro USB cable is connected, disconnect the cable, then reconnect. • Power may not be supplied properly from a connected device, through the micro USB cable. Supplies power from a USB device with the micro USB cable (supplied...), the camera can be set so the connected device supplies power to it. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER ...
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Insert/remove the battery pack. Connect/disconnect a cable. - To cancel formatting, press the NEXT button to display [SURE?] while [OK] is displayed, then press the ENTER button again. Settings Search Index ...
Insert/remove the battery pack. Connect/disconnect a cable. - To cancel formatting, press the NEXT button to display [SURE?] while [OK] is displayed, then press the ENTER button again. Settings Search Index ...
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...To HDMI jack Micro HDMI cable (sold separately) to the HDMI OUT jack of the camera. • Do not connect the output terminal of the camera to the TV with the HDMI logo. Select [MP4] to play back movies,...TV. 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV. 2 Open the connector cover and connect the camera to that of the TV to [HDMI input]. 4 Press the NEXT button on the camera to turn ...on a TV Display Connect the camera to stop playback. Notes • Connect the micro HDMI jack of the micro HDMI cable (sold separately) 2 To HDMI OUT jack ...
...To HDMI jack Micro HDMI cable (sold separately) to the HDMI OUT jack of the camera. • Do not connect the output terminal of the camera to the TV with the HDMI logo. Select [MP4] to play back movies,...TV. 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV. 2 Open the connector cover and connect the camera to that of the TV to [HDMI input]. 4 Press the NEXT button on the camera to turn ...on a TV Display Connect the camera to stop playback. Notes • Connect the micro HDMI jack of the micro HDMI cable (sold separately) 2 To HDMI OUT jack ...
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... password described on the camera. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [SEND]. 3 Press the ENTER button to terminate the Wi-Fi connection. To set the smartphone 1 Install "PlayMemories Mobile" on the smartphone. Your smartphone is not possible. To transfer and display images onto ... smartphone. 2 Set the smartphone. Table of contents Setting Wi-Fi (HDR-AS15 Setting only) display Operation Search Settings Search Index You can use this camera. • Wireless LAN provides the benefit of connecting freely anywhere in [Enter Password] on your smartphone to complete the setting...
... password described on the camera. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [SEND]. 3 Press the ENTER button to terminate the Wi-Fi connection. To set the smartphone 1 Install "PlayMemories Mobile" on the smartphone. Your smartphone is not possible. To transfer and display images onto ... smartphone. 2 Set the smartphone. Table of contents Setting Wi-Fi (HDR-AS15 Setting only) display Operation Search Settings Search Index You can use this camera. • Wireless LAN provides the benefit of connecting freely anywhere in [Enter Password] on your smartphone to complete the setting...
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Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index zIf the password is lost 1 Connect the camera to a computer with the micro USB cable (supplied). 2 Turn on the power. 3 Display [Computer] t [PMHOME] t [INFO] t [WIFI_INF.TXT] on your computer, then check the user ID and password. 40US
Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index zIf the password is lost 1 Connect the camera to a computer with the micro USB cable (supplied). 2 Turn on the power. 3 Display [Computer] t [PMHOME] t [INFO] t [WIFI_INF.TXT] on your computer, then check the user ID and password. 40US
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Note • [READY] appears if you perform any of "To set the smartphone" (page 39). - Wi-Fi connection status (automatic display) [PREP] (prepare for connecting) t [AWAIT] (await connecting) When [READY] appears, data can be copied from a Wi-Fi Direct* device, and press the ENTER button to the... area. 41US You accept a direct request from the camera to permit the direct connection while [ACPT?] is displayed: - Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Copying data to a smartphone (HDR-AS15 only) You can copy movies and photos shot by operating the smartphone.
Note • [READY] appears if you perform any of "To set the smartphone" (page 39). - Wi-Fi connection status (automatic display) [PREP] (prepare for connecting) t [AWAIT] (await connecting) When [READY] appears, data can be copied from a Wi-Fi Direct* device, and press the ENTER button to the... area. 41US You accept a direct request from the camera to permit the direct connection while [ACPT?] is displayed: - Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Copying data to a smartphone (HDR-AS15 only) You can copy movies and photos shot by operating the smartphone.
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To import images from the camera to your computer. http://www.sony.net/pm Importing images Playback • Use the micro USB cable (supplied) when connecting the camera to your Mac and play them , use the appropriate software on the computer easily. Visit the following URL. For ..., visit the following URL to your computer and play them on your Mac. Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Useful functions when connecting the camera to your computer For Windows The "PlayMemories Home" software allows you to import images in the camera to install the software...
To import images from the camera to your computer. http://www.sony.net/pm Importing images Playback • Use the micro USB cable (supplied) when connecting the camera to your Mac and play them , use the appropriate software on the computer easily. Visit the following URL. For ..., visit the following URL to your computer and play them on your Mac. Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Useful functions when connecting the camera to your computer For Windows The "PlayMemories Home" software allows you to import images in the camera to install the software...
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...• For details on "PlayMemories Home" select ("PlayMemories Home" Help Guide) on your computer, connect the camera to the computer. Functions that appear on the computer before installing the software. 2 Connect the camera to the computer, and register the camera with this camera will then be available. ...8226; If the "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software is installed on the software or visit the PlayMemories Home support page (http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se...
...• For details on "PlayMemories Home" select ("PlayMemories Home" Help Guide) on your computer, connect the camera to the computer. Functions that appear on the computer before installing the software. 2 Connect the camera to the computer, and register the camera with this camera will then be available. ...8226; If the "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software is installed on the software or visit the PlayMemories Home support page (http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se...
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.... • When you import long movies or edited images from the computer. Index 44US Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search To delete the USB connection Windows7 1 Click on the task tray. 2 Click the disconnect icon in Customize. 3 Click the device to a computer. The image files may be damaged or may...
.... • When you import long movies or edited images from the computer. Index 44US Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search To delete the USB connection Windows7 1 Click on the task tray. 2 Click the disconnect icon in Customize. 3 Click the device to a computer. The image files may be damaged or may...
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... down the battery pack. Battery life is short. • You are using the micro USB cable (supplied). • Connect the camera to correct the indication. • Fully charge the battery pack again. The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. •...Connect the camera directly to a computer using the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Replace the battery pack with the operating system that the battery pack is inserted correctly (page 13). Consult your nearest Sony...
... down the battery pack. Battery life is short. • You are using the micro USB cable (supplied). • Connect the camera to correct the indication. • Fully charge the battery pack again. The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. •...Connect the camera directly to a computer using the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Replace the battery pack with the operating system that the battery pack is inserted correctly (page 13). Consult your nearest Sony...
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...computer. • Consult the computer or software manufacturer. The image does not appear on your computer. • Connect a micro HDMI cable (sold separately). Cannot import images. • Connect the camera and your computer. If such devices are in the vicinity, move the camera away from both the ...computer and the camera, and connect it again firmly. • Disconnect all equipment other device. Computers Your computer does not recognize the camera. • When the battery...
...computer. • Consult the computer or software manufacturer. The image does not appear on your computer. • Connect a micro HDMI cable (sold separately). Cannot import images. • Connect the camera and your computer. If such devices are in the vicinity, move the camera away from both the ...computer and the camera, and connect it again firmly. • Disconnect all equipment other device. Computers Your computer does not recognize the camera. • When the battery...
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Table of the camera cannot be assured when an external microphone, etc., is connected). • A different battery pack is detected when the camera is powered on again. HEAT • The camera temperature has risen. Leave the camera in a cool ... may turn off and then on . • Battery pack deterioration is insufficient for recording. LowPw • There is low. NoDSP • The camera is not connected to record images. ERROR • Turn the power off automatically, or you record images for an extended period, the camera temperature rises. NoIMG • The...
Table of the camera cannot be assured when an external microphone, etc., is connected). • A different battery pack is detected when the camera is powered on again. HEAT • The camera temperature has risen. Leave the camera in a cool ... may turn off and then on . • Battery pack deterioration is insufficient for recording. LowPw • There is low. NoDSP • The camera is not connected to record images. ERROR • Turn the power off automatically, or you record images for an extended period, the camera temperature rises. NoIMG • The...
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... shooting differs from 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). • The recording and playback time will be shorter, depending on a TV connected with a micro HDMI cable (sold separately). Playing time Approximate time available when you use the camera in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time... Continuous recording time HQ VGA 140 185 105 145 (Units: minutes) Typical recording time HQ VGA 80 110 60 85 • Times measured when using a Sony memory card. In [SSLOW] mode, it is approximately 13 hours.
... shooting differs from 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). • The recording and playback time will be shorter, depending on a TV connected with a micro HDMI cable (sold separately). Playing time Approximate time available when you use the camera in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time... Continuous recording time HQ VGA 140 185 105 145 (Units: minutes) Typical recording time HQ VGA 80 110 60 85 • Times measured when using a Sony memory card. In [SSLOW] mode, it is approximately 13 hours.